Are you a PS Lifer?

[nala]

Are you here to stay? Come hell or high water?

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I voted C, my answer is maybe. As long as PS brings me joy then yes I will stay and participate.

Breaks can be good though because it’s easy to get caught up in things here. Like someone shares some amazing find and you think I need that! Then off you go down the online rabbit hole to find one of your own.

 

[Mreader]

I voted C, my answer is maybe. As long as PS brings me joy then yes I will stay and participate.

Breaks can be good though because it’s easy to get caught up in things here. Like someone shares some amazing find and you think I need that! Then off you go down the online rabbit hole to find one of your own.

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[Mreader]

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[maryjane04]

Yeah I would say that I come and go depending on what else is happening in my daily life.

PS is great but my lists of wants for jewellery increases every time and it's hard when you have other financial priorities!

I had a big hiatus for a while but since I have come back, it has been great that we can discuss other topics not just jewellery and diamonds. I appreciate the diversity in conversation and it keeps me up to date with worldly affairs.

 

[Karl_K]

Well considering that other than when I have been in the hospital I have been here all but a handful of days at least once since officially nov 1 2003(I lurked for a while before joining so its actually earlier than that) I would say..... yes.

 

[Regular Guy]

Hard to be gone....but I've succeeded at that in some measure. I was most intensively here my first year (or five?). After that, much more occasionally. Maybe this is prototypical of guys intensely engaged towards making a purchase. Seems like....

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I joined in 2006, found the diamond I was looking for, then stopped posting and didn’t come back until this year. So I’m a lifer because there are only ten or eleven more fifteen-year intervals left in my life.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i am choosy who i hang out with on line
but i get a lot of joy from PS even if money is too tight right now to splurge
i expect to hang around

 

[PinkAndBlueBling]

I joined about 15 years ago, but was overwhelmed after awhile, mainly because I didn't have the money then. When I decided to return, I couldn't remember my login and had changed emails so I couldn't retrieve it. Anyhow, as long as I'm comfortable I'll be here!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I voted as a lifer . . . because I have no friends. I don't do much except work, and this is a wonderful community. Thank you all.

 

[Wink]

Once I get my office closed and retire, I expect I will get my old Wink name back and stick around. I love this place.

Wink

 

[DiaLuv]

I am a lifer. I listen and learn, and tune out the little bit of negativity along the way.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Guess I am. The far left liberals here had been trying to get rid of me for the past 15 yrs and I haven't given them the satisfaction yet.

 

[dk168]

I would stay as long as I find it enjoyable to do so.

So far so good.

DK

 

[Snowdrop13]

I’m sure someone has asked this before but what was the date PS officially opened? I know some posters have been here since around 2003, but I wonder who wrote the first one?

I‘ve visited the site nearly every day since I joined, so guess I’m here for the duration too. I don’t have the urge to buy so much any more, I’m just happy looking at everyone’s else’s beautiful pieces.

 

[Dancing Fire]

I’m sure someone has asked this before but what was the date PS officially opened? I know some posters have been here since around 2003, but I wonder who wrote the first one?

My best guess would be @Garry H (Cut Nut) ?

 

[Jambalaya]

I get really busy - and really tired, when my diabetes isn't under control - but I always come back eventually. It's fun here.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I voted as a lifer . . . because I have no friends. I don't do much except work, and this is a wonderful community. Thank you all.

im pretty sure i know exactly how you feel
its hard to make freinds especially as time goes by

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Once I get my office closed and retire, I expect I will get my old Wink name back and stick around. I love this place.

Wink

we are taking that as a promise Mr Wink

 

[Made in London]

I am relatively new here but it's safe to say I'm addicted! I can get my daily jewellery fix & I like hanging out in the hangout I'll be sticking around

 

[missy]

In a way I consider PS like family. I love PS but there are times not as much.

I am loyal to PS for as long as it makes sense for me. PSers helped me through very challenging times and I have made some true friends from PS so for that I will always be grateful.

No one can predict the future I never say never but at this point in time I do not see leaving PS.

I came for the gems but stayed for the true jewels...the people here.

 

[CMN]

Similar to other replies I will remain as long as the site continues to bring me joy. I check in most days although there are periods of time when I am extremely busy at work that I am absent for a week or so.

 

[MamaBear]

For as long as I enjoy it!!

 

[tyty333]

Apparently, I'm in for life!

I love seeing everyone's jewels and hearing other's opinions on different subjects. I also feel like this community offers those
who do not want to be lifers some quick/good advice that allows them to feel confident in their purchase. That's a good feeling.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I enjoy it here. I learn a lot and find it soothing to see all of the beautiful items people are having made or purchasing or just dreaming about. Best of all, I can be myself in terms of being open about loving jewelry and gemstones and not be judged negatively for it. Almost everyone I meet IRL, at best doesn't get it, and often attaches a negative connotation with having an interest in jewelry. So collecting jewelry is made into something shameful. I hate that, but it is what it is. Here on PS I am free to be myself and share my enthusiasm with intelligent, like-minded people and that is priceless.

I am grateful I found PS and I treasure the PS family/community.

 

[autumngems]

I started with DiamondTalk and moved over to PS, jewelry and gems are my passion so I am here for the duration.

 

[autumngems]

I enjoy it here. I learn a lot and find it soothing to see all of the beautiful items people are having made or purchasing or just dreaming about. Best of all, I can be myself in terms of being open about loving jewelry and gemstones and not be judged negatively for it. Almost everyone I meet IRL, at best doesn't get it, and often attaches a negative connotation with having an interest in jewelry. So collecting jewelry is made into something shameful. I hate that, but it is what it is. Here on PS I am free to be myself and that is priceless.

I agree with you, some people just don't get it (some of family and friends) and think it's a waste of money.
It's a hobby/interest, no different than someone who has a interest in crafts or video games.

 

[monarch64]

I've been frequenting this site off and on since 2005. Safe to say I'm a lifer, although I'm not always active. It's been a fun ride, and I'm invested in seeing other members' journeys and stories play out. If I were to write an autobiography/memoir, I'd certainly include PS and the people I've met through it.

 

[stracci2000]

I check in multiple times a day, so yes, I'm a lifer.