"What is a virtual community?"

@Shavkat (140102)
Philippines
September 9, 2020 2:55am CST
I considered myLot as my 'virtual community.' The only thing that makes me feel strange is how I can touch the heart of every myLotters. It seems it is hard to capture all the attention here. It is raining in my city right now. I suddenly remembered a friend of mine who always cry when it is raining. Have you ever felt sad when it is raining? How do rainy days make you feel? Image Credit: lh3.googleusercontent.com
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@diosabella (4789)
9 Sep 20
As I remember before, this is a good virtual community. And capturing attention was easy before especially if the topic is one you can relate with. But I've been absent for so long, there must be some major changes.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I also remember the old days of being here. Most people are so active whatever the discussions were being shared here. Now, it is not that easy to capture the attention of myLotters.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
@diosabella I agree. I also remember that it is a busy day when having notifications. I have not seen you for a long time. I am fine despite this pandemic. How about you?
9 Sep 20
@Shavkat Those were the days I remember. Just wait a few minutes and my fingers will be busy replying to people I made friends here. How are you? Its been a long time. :)
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
9 Sep 20
No, I do not feel sad when it rains, I like a gentle rain, particularly during spring. You cannot "touch the heart" of every myLotter, as you cannot touch the earth of every human in the real world.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
It was just an idea. In reality, I cannot touch every soul in this world. Perhaps if I have done something big, I might offer something that can be useful to them. Raining is one of my favorite weather. It is time for me to reflect on something and enjoy the cold breeze.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
10 Sep 20
@Shavkat I know that we are all different. What seems important to me, may be considered uninteresting to others.
@rakski (125761)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I am happy when it is raining. We really cannot capture the whole mylotters probably one reason is the time difference but still it is fun to be here
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I hope it is one of the reasons. At some point, some of them cannot see the posted discussion due to different time zones. I like rainy days because I can sleep like a baby if there is a chance.
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@rakski (125761)
• Philippines
10 Sep 20
@Shavkat I cannot really go through all the posts of others especially when we are sleeping and they are all awake and active here
@Janet357 (75646)
9 Sep 20
I feel good when it rains. I like Mylot. It is the community where everyone knows everyone.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I hope we can know all of the others who are not active anymore. I miss some of them.
@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
9 Sep 20
I love rainy days lol. In my childhood, I prepare paper ships and leave those in street water and enjoyed a lot.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
My siblings and I dod this before, too. It was really fun being in the old days.
@rhuenz (10643)
9 Sep 20
Last year when still in Philippines, when it rains i felt lonely due to distance with hubbie.But now i am with him,i felt lonely because i miss my family in pH. That's how rain made me emotional sometimes.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I thought you were in the Philippines. What part of the world are you in? If I may ask...I am sure you are so happy being with him now.
@jobelbojel (35987)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
This is a community! I like it here because we can read and get to know updates from other people and race.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I am sure most myLotters will say the same thing. It is a good place to socialize virtually.
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
9 Sep 20
@Shavkat I hate rainy days but the only time we get rain here in Jerusalem is in the winter. To me when it is raining that means that the cold will come or is here and that means if I have to go out I have to wear layers. I also suffer more in the winter from my rhinitis.
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
9 Sep 20
I love rain and rainy sounds
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I also considered music to my ears.
• India
9 Sep 20
She was trying to understand the process of rainfall
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
9 Sep 20
I think it is not. She claimed that she remembers her ex-partner.
• India
10 Sep 20
@Shavkat That is fine
9 Sep 20
Mylot is indeed a virtual community where people can share their own thoughts and feelings. For me, I don't think you can truly touch the heart of everyone here. We all have different thoughts, opinions, and the like and that's what makes things interesting. What's important is the accumulation and sharing of knowledge to any heart that is open. With various wonderful topics you can share, you reach out as you can but not everyone will give an answer you are expecting - empathetic, sympathetic, etc. Some will point out another perspective, and some may seem to offend you but alas, it is a community of discussion so forcing your thoughts in others is ineffective to capture their hearts. Anyway, the rain is a natural process of the earth cleansing the ground so I don't find myself feeling sad when it does. Nothing we can do about it if it rains, and I find myself enjoying a cup of coffee with a good book on my hand as I hear the pitter-patter of the pouring rain. Such a comforting thought. What about you? How do rainy days make you feel?
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