Comments on: Some Thoughts On Community

By: Nate St. Pierre

Nate St. Pierre — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:30:09 +0000

Yeah, http://www.DailyChallenge.org is very cool - I was looking around on it last night. In fact, the video on the main page is VERY similar to what we're trying to accomplish here.

Thanks!

By: CatWhispurrer

CatWhispurrer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:19:47 +0000

I totally commend you for your attitude and honest expression in your posting today!
And if you haven't already heard of it, I want to tell you and your readers about a WONDERFUL grass roots effort of like minded individuals with a collective vision and values reflecting the same one that you have for our world. Check it out ~ http://www.dailychallenge.org

By: ItStartsWithUs

ItStartsWithUs — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:30:09 +0000

Yeah, http://www.DailyChallenge.org is very cool - I was looking around on it last night. In fact, the video on the main page is VERY similar to what we're trying to accomplish here.

Thanks!

By: CatWhispurrer

CatWhispurrer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:19:47 +0000

By: ItStartsWithUs

ItStartsWithUs — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:59:21 +0000

Welcome to the team, my friend.

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:20:57 +0000

Nate, I'm loving this call to recognition of community.

I've recently made the decision that I want to concentrate far more on the depth of my online relationships than the width. If you and I only interact every now and then, then we aren't putting our strengths together to cause change. But if we have a deep relationship, then we can get things done.

By: David Cain

David Cain — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:44:13 +0000

I suppose that's what it comes down to. Certainly there's nothing wrong with different styles for different people. I notice many people really enjoy sharing their experiences in the forums. I think as long as everyone is helping in the way that feels most natural to them, we're at our best.

By: ItStartsWithUs

ItStartsWithUs — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:39:59 +0000

Yep, I know what you mean. It's a question that we all wrestle with, both in chats and on the forum . . . all over, it seems.

On the flip side to your point of view, though, if we don't share at least some of what we do with others, both in person and on ISWU or wherever, people won't even be aware of the project, and won't be able to join. And the more people that join, the bigger our impact for good in this world becomes.

So, even though I see both sides of the issue, I think it's my job to keep the ball rolling and share/promote what we do with others, so that they may join us as well.

Maybe we all have our roles?

By: David Cain

David Cain — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:40:25 +0000

I have been thinking about this too. There's something about sharing the missions that doesn't quite sit right with me, so I haven't been. I think the problem is that I feel like I have to have a good *story* to go along with what I did. I understand the value of sharing but I don't feel entirely comfortable doing things for people when I know I'm going to be writing a narrative about it. I have always liked the idea of doing something helpful and not telling anyone. Otherwise I start to wonder who I'm really doing it for, you know what I mean?

By: ItStartsWithUs

ItStartsWithUs — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:11:25 +0000

Yep. I never used to think so as much . . . I was more like, “I'll be
whoever I'm going to be, regardless of what anyone around me says or does.”
And I'm still like that, but as I've gotten older I've realized the strong
influence (for better or worse) of those you surround yourself with.