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How would it be for you if PS went away? Any last words to get in now?

kenny

kenny

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At the risk of seeming like a circling vulture, we have something to talk about ...

You know that sinking feeling in your gut when you learn you could lose a loved one to a health issue?
That's me with the recent PS news.

How would it be for me losing PS?
Profound.
I'd miss you all terribly.
I'm deeply grateful to you all, and to Leonid, Andre, Garry, and Ella.

I'm an extreme introvert, my DH even more so.
I have one real friend, DH has two, and that's exactly the way we both want it.
We are so fortunate to have met, being so non-conforming but compatible.

For over 20 years PS has been my #1 social connection.
I would miss it tremendously.
Why?
Shame on me but ...
I love writing!!!!
I think I'd explode if I didn't express myself, and PS has been like my muse.
I like showing off.
I like shocking people.
I like teaching, and sharing my oddball thoughts, and interesting quirky things I come across.
I never intend to insult or offend anyone, yet some do take offense to many of my ... let's just say ... unconventional perspectives.
I'm actually glad when put on Ignore, less bother for me and them.
In real life that's what I do, in a heartbeat, when someone exudes the toxins to which I am allergic.

As annoying as I can be, I get away with it here, mostly.

When graduating from the 4th grade, I didn't.
I mean, I was such a class clown that the school held me back for it.
If we had stayed in that Christian midwest I would have had to repeat the 4th grade.
Fortunately my parents didn't tell the new school when my family moved to Sunny California. 100.png
After that trauma I behaved and became a top student.

Poor @Ella, you've had to put up with this clown all this time ... Sorry. :oops:
But it has been fun! Hasn't it? (Don't answer that.) :mrgreen:

I realize PS is not on its death bed, and I don't want to be Debbie Downer.
But PS is running a fever, and needs love & care now from us, its family.
I do wish PS all the best and hope I croak before she does. (Was that sexist?)

I think of this thread as one of those so-called "Celebrations of Life" for a loved one ... but while they're still here.
Anything you'd like to say now ........... while you still can?
 
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Nowhere else to connect with people from around the world, who have diverse backgrounds, who love rocks and jewelry and enjoy detailed conversations on the topic. People outside PS care about… is it real… is it expensive… is it big… is it brand-name…

I don’t have any friends in real life who want to go shopping for strong blue fluorescence. Where else can I find people to talk to who can comment whether perpendicular graining in a diamond explains why it turns solid black at some angles/lighting? I can post a photo of my opalescent-ish I1 diamond with fire, and people on PS will compliment it — few people outside PS would even notice it and those who do would shrug it off as a cloudy diamond someone bought because she wanted 2 carats.
 
PS has been many things for me. Educational, a great escape for me during some of life's hard times, and a wonderful source of many friendships. Some are simply contained here, and some fell out into the outside world. I have been able to buy diamonds and share them with people that truly 'get it'. I was fortunate enough to go to Sugarland and meet the tremendous folks at Whiteflash and some other PSers. Loads of fun and a special memory to be sure!

I would miss it tremendously! Occasionally, someone references an old thread and when I scroll through, I see SO many names that are no longer participating here. I often wonder if they ever come back for a peek see - how can you just close it down and walk away?

Life is full of change - it is often the only constant. Change is adversely affecting PS now, though I surely hope efforts being made will be sufficient to keep her in our lives for a long time to come!
 
I have very fond memories of several PS get togethers in Los Angeles, and especially the two, or three?, I attended in Vegas.
Andre was so generous ... what a fancy bash!
I won a 0.3 ct ACA from Whiteflash, which I had mounted in a pendant for my SO's mom.
I got to meet @Dee*Jay, Garry, Texas Leaguer, John Pollard, the owner of James Allen, Gypsy or was it Part Gypsy, whichever it was she had a hot & hunky DH, and so many others. :kiss2::kiss2::kiss2:

I brought my fancy DSLR with a long lens and learned the very hard way that it's no longer okay to take candid shots of people, especially of women :angryfire::angryfire::angryfire:.
They're just not 'ready for their closeup'.

In a Marina Del Rey GTG I met @chrono and her TDF red spinel pear.
So many wonderful and meaningful memories.
 
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GBCPS! Pie. Eighteen years of PS drama and fun too. The losses have been cruel. I miss a lot of posters and wonder what happened to them. Sigh. I like that PS is/was the place I could always walk in and see familiar names, know backstories and of course the jewels. I've also walked out a few times with not a word. I'd miss this place even though I'm mostly anonymous and quiet. I'd miss you guys though.
 
I don't know what I'd do without PS! Until I opened my online store and was kind of "forced" into some social media this was IT for me (if you can call PS "social media").

Sooooo many friendships have come out of this forum, both online and in person! I've LOVED every GTG we've had and everyone I've me -- especially you @kenny :bigsmile:. And the GTG we had at my house is one of my fondest memories of the place. But I digress!

So long story short (too late, I know!), I would be VERY VERY sad without PS. I can't even fathom the hole that would leave...
 
“Last words” sounds so ominous. Like others, I’d feel a terrible sense of loss if PS went away.
It’s a big part of my professional- and personal life.
 
Dee*Jay said:
I don't know what I'd do without PS! Until I opened my online store and was kind of "forced" into some social media this was IT for me (if you can call PS "social media").

Sooooo many friendships have come out of this forum, both online and in person! I've LOVED every GTG we've had and everyone I've me -- especially you @kenny :bigsmile:. And the GTG we had at my house is one of my fondest memories of the place. But I digress!

So long story short (too late, I know!), I would be VERY VERY sad without PS. I can't even fathom the hole that would leave...
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I joined in 2020 and missed all these GTG everyone speaks of 8).

I would be insanely sad if PS went away. I have made such good friends here.
 
I would be sad.
I would miss the education, the laughs, the amazing photos and of course the care, love and support so generously shared amongst strangers using a keyboard coming along for the ride.
I remember my some what shock and shame, I had thought myself rather knowledgeable, learning my lovely spessartite garnet was a lab sapphire. Who knew sapphires come in all colours of the rainbow…. I didn’t.
And dear @kenny ripping me to shreds over my Alexandrite photos, taken with my iPhone. Again, like a martini, stirred but not shaken, I had to accept his valid criticism. Ouch, it stung, who is this RUDE man. Then I saw his awesome photos of his coloured diamonds and all was forgiven (not that Kenny would have given a rats anyway).
I have seen some of the most gorgeous pieces of jewelry imaginable, I have even been lucky enough to make one of them mine. I have shed more than a few tears over some posts, while others have made my laugh until a stomach muscle was pulled (I kid you not).
What was his name? The guy that kept posting random photos of slag glass pieces determined to make us agree that he had a 2,000 carat Kashmir sapphire and a 3,000 carat flawless Burmese ruby and would not take no for an answer.
Or the lass that with her heart wrenching story (a stolen engagement ring, being an orphan and recovering from cancer) who another eagle eyed PSer found her posting an alternate life on Instagram complete with Chanel handbags and a fancy lunch with her sister and mother. Almost conned me and Suzanne out of a 5 carat yellow sapphire and diamond halo ring. Those were the days ha ha.
So yeah, hoping Pricescope hangs around.
 
I would be so bored and miss everyone here.
This board has been a big part of my life for a long time.
I dont want to think about it going away like many other forums have so I'm just going to work to make that not happen.

If I left for whatever reason my message would be: Its been an awesome ride!! Loves yas all!
Now I gotta go look at some sparky rocks to get my emotions back up :}
 
I am deeply grateful to PS for the beautiful true friendships I have made here. And I have learned a lot. Not just about diamonds and gems but about people. And knowledge is power. Even if that knowledge is not always cheerful and upbeat I always would choose knowing rather than not knowing. Thank you for the wisdom I have gained here. Thank you to all who make PS special and most of all thank you to the wonderful friendships I have made here than continue off line
 
From my own perspective based on my own experience since being a member of PS officially in July 2013, in no particular order...

- I do not have any friends in my small social circles that are that into jewellery. That was apparent when a work colleague asked if my white oval Zircon ring was a diamond. Another example was being able to tell a diamond was an OEC right away when being presented by an ex-PS member.
- I met up with 2 PS members in Vancouver and we had a whale of a time, including shopping in the high end jewellers in downtown Vancouver.
- PS community understands my bling obsession, no one else does in my family or social circles. They just don't care!
- Browsing PS is one of my favourite waste of time, especially during Covid when I was not able to go out and about.
- PS community is my go-to for support for all things jewellery related.
- PS community offered me kind words and support when I needed it most.
- PS is a community and I am proud to be part of it, for being able to contribute from time to time one way or another, especially when I can be an enabler for another member to spend money!

I would be upset if PS is to close.

However, I appreciate life goes on, and things need to evolve or die. To me, this is true in all aspects of life and not just specific message boards like PS.

My outlook in life has changed over the years.

Now that I can see the end of the tunnel and the light approaching me is not a train, I am determined to spend within my means and not to get into financial difficulties again, like I had done in the past.

I shall continue to frequent PS, participate and contribute to the PS community as much as time and schedule allows.

Afterall, I always have a bling wish list and a list of projects in mind. In my book there is no such thing as having too many jewellery.

DK :))
 
I would miss PS terribly as well. Similar to other posters I have no one in my life (other than a jeweller ) who shares my interest in jewellery. This is a special place.

PS came into my life at a very difficult time. Whilst I didn’t immediately subscribe (I think I had been lurking for maybe 6-12 months) once I did I have been on here consistently.

I have been actively trying to increase my posts on the platform in the hope that, in a very small way, this may contribute to user engagement.
 
I love checking PS for updates. I too was a lurker for a while before posting.

When I first joined I was younger, didn't have anything to show for. It felt like I didn't have anything to contribute among these exquisite jewellery. I also started to feel that I wanted everything that everyone posted.

I took a long hiatus, I was also busy studying too so that also helped. When I came back to PS I remember it being so different. There was a hangout section where we talked about everything.

There are some things that are easier to share with strangers on PS whom I trust as friends. I remember when I was pregnant and was really worried, I couldn't tell anyone close to me because it was quite early on. I had so much reassurance from everyone on PS. Your kind words carried me through a very anxious time. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that.

I've learned so much about diamonds and jewellery on PS, but I've also learned so much more. From family to relationships to finances. I also love hearing about what's happening in your part of the world wherever that may be.

I hope I can pay it forward and help anyone that I can. I try to contribute to posts I feel I have some knowledge about. I would really miss PS if it went away.
 
I haven't been on for a week as hubby had back surgery. Is this happening?

I would be devastated. This is the only place I have that I can discuss gems and jewelry. My circle (very small) isn't into these things.
I would feel like I lost a very close family member. I love hearing about everyone's, gems, jewelry or everyday issues. I pray it does not go away.
I sometimes deal with depression and this is a big help to me to keep my mind on other things when times are tough.
 
autumngems said:
I haven't been on for a week as hubby had back surgery. Is this happening?

I would be devastated. This is the only place I have that I can discuss gems and jewelry. My circle (very small) isn't into these things.
I would feel like I lost a very close family member. I love hearing about everyone's, gems, jewelry or everyday issues. I pray it does not go away.
I sometimes deal with depression and this is a big help to me to keep my mind on other things when times are tough.
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No, it is a hypothetical question at this time. PS has no current plans to close. However, to last long-term, PS is working on growing our user base and trying to attract more posters. The landscape has changed a lot since PS was created. Those conversations are what I assume spurred this thread.
 
PS is like an old friend that you can count on when in need. Clearly, lots of us would be adversely affected if we lost it. Hopefully, this will spur more of us to post and share!
 
Sounds like we need a GTG!!!! Who wants to plan it? @kenny?
 
Won't be pleasant, but it won't be a tragedy.

Been on the internet long enough, by now I've lost a number of online spaces I have been very attached to. You move on, you find alternatives.

Speaking of, if PS closes down tomorrow, I'm off to reddit to make a new subreddit for it, and hopefully enough of you find it. I'll holler on IG.
 
HI:

I love this place. My Dad was a jeweller, had his own business. I worked there before University. Jewellery, gemstones is in my blood. But I also like that we discuss other things here and generally are respectful of each other.

Also, where can we otherwise go to discuss diamonds cut into phallic shapes?

cheers--Sharon
 
I think I would cry (literally).;(

I wanted to "Like" everyone's post in this thread and say Ditto to everyone's sentiments!

MissGotRocks said:
PS is like an old friend that you can count on when in need. Clearly, lots of us would be adversely affected if we lost it. Hopefully, this will spur more of us to post and share!
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I would also suggest supporting the Vendors that support Pricescope. (I know I need to do better.)
There is a list here:
www.pricescope.com

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I’d be very sad, indeed. I’ve just now ventured back onto PS after a long, surprising medical hiatus, and I’ve really missed it here. Two surgeries down, one to go, and then I hope to be back to my usual self again.

Missed you wonderful PSers.
 
Take care @Redwoods-hiker-girl !

First, Thank you @Karl_K @Garry H (Cut Nut) and @Ella for including us in the brainstorming and strategy phase.
Pricescope is special and so are the members here.

I don’t even want to think about PS going away. It would create a big void. I have beautiful jewelry because if this forum and interacted with wonderful people over the years. Pricescope has helped get me through some tough times as a great distraction and inspiration.
 
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tyty333 said:
I think I would cry (literally).;(

I wanted to "Like" everyone's post in this thread and say Ditto to everyone's sentiments!



I would also suggest supporting the Vendors that support Pricescope. (I know I need to do better.)
There is a list here:
www.pricescope.com

Featured Sponsors

VENDORS & ADVERTISERS VENDORS & ADVERTISERS PriceScope Vetted Vendors and Advertisers As the world’s largest diamond and jewelry community, PriceScope is a place where many would like to advertise and […]
www.pricescope.com
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Eureka! That's it! I will tell my husband I need to support the Pricescope vendors, because otherwise, if Pricescope was to close down he will be the beneficiary of all my musings about gemstone/diamond jewelry.

Brilliant!:)
 
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