1000 reasons to join the forum
July 8th, 2008Last week the YLF forum passed 1000 registered members. It has attracted women of all ages, nationalities, body types, lifestyles and fashion personas. Whether it’s help with an outfit or purchase, a body type challenge, the chance to view a daily ensemble, or opinions about a preconceived style idea, questions are asked and answered swiftly, compassionately and effectively by astute and conscientious forum members.
Every so often a forum post starts something like this: “I’ve been lurking for a while and have finally plucked up the courage to post”. I applaud this courage. It’s not easy asking for feedback and sharing information. However, it’s not long before a newbie is welcomed, assisted and integrated into the group. If you’re new and haven’t posted yet, you’ll realize that we are all different, but very much the same. Maybe today is the day you will post for the first time.
I didn’t anticipate the extent to which I would enjoy the forum. It is so much fun! And I am in awe of the ongoing efforts of others to listen, help and learn. The sense of community is strong and the level of camaraderie heart warming. I have only met a handful of our forum members in person, but somehow feel connected to everyone. I hope to meet many more members in future.
Thank you for supporting the YLF forum. It would be nothing without your valuable and stylish contribution. And tell us about your experience. Has it helped you? Are there things we can do to improve the experience?
Ps. We have added the facility to tell a friend about YLF. Whether you use this form, or simply send an email of your own, please consider inviting other people to our community. The more, the merrier!
July 8th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Truly love YLF - I look forward to reading the posts and thoroughly enjoy the articles. Great Job!
July 8th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Congrats on 1000 members Angie! YLF has helped me tremendously in all aspects of dressing and fashion. And I love the community, it is so warm and supportive. And the forum is addictive indeed!
A small suggestion, though it’s not that important at all: is there a way for a poster to edit the original forum post ( the way one can do with the subsequent replies)?
I often make spelling errors typing away in a hurry and am embarrassed about them.
July 8th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Oh gosh, I was expecting a list of 1,000 reasons, and I was thinking, Has Angie flipped her lid??
Congrats on 1,000 + members!
Even aside from all the wonderful advice I receive at the YLF forum, the friendships I have created are valuable beyond my expectations! It can get addictive, and when life gets too busy to spend much time at the YLF site, you miss your friends. If you’re lurking, come join the fun. Don’t be afraid of starting a new thread, the regular members are always looking for something new to discuss. And every topic usually generates several more topics.
Thank you Angie for providing us with this tool to look our best, creating confident happy people all over the WORLD!
July 8th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Congratulations, Angie! Because of this forum I’ve tried new styles (to me) and shopped new stores. I’m still feeling my way and hope to get a camera and post pictures for more help. Your advice is invaluable. Shopping can be overwhelming. Thank you and all forum members.
July 8th, 2008 at 7:54 am
I look forward to turning on my computer and reading the days tips on the YLF forum! I have learned a lot and certainly appreciate it. Congratulations!!
July 8th, 2008 at 8:36 am
I love the forum! Where else can I post bits about my random fashion outings to the Museum of Flight or the theater? What a fantastic resource you’ve created, Angie! Here’s to 10,000 more!
July 8th, 2008 at 8:46 am
YLF is one of the first things I read every morning. I love the tips and interaction among the members, even though I don’t often post, due to lack of time. Thank you, Angie, for offering this service!
July 8th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Angie, Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
I’m glad you are enjoying the forum as much as we ALL enjoy it, your blogs and the entire site. It’s great! Especially for someone like me who knew almost NOTHING about fashion when I met you. I’ve learned quite a lot from you and from all the members. It’s really fun.
Thank you!
July 8th, 2008 at 10:20 am
YLF has been and is a great experience - Seriously, I learn something new every single day. Angie is awesome and the other forum folks are truly amazing. All ages, types, we’re all joined with our interest in being the best we can be - with the help and tuttleage of Angie and other forum members. Thank you Angie and you other fashion mavens for your wonderful advice daily!
July 8th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Angie, congratulations…thank you…AND happy birthday! What you are providing is invaluable and I am so glad it is as much fun for you as it is for all of us!
July 8th, 2008 at 11:01 am
The pleasure is all ours ladies. YOU make this forum and blog site what it is. (Today is not my birthday but I appreciate the early birthday wishes enormously. Highly attentive of you).
July 8th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Angie,
In the couple of months I’ve been lurking on your site, YLF has become an integral part of my day, usually with my first cup of coffee. I’ve already learned so much from you and all of the fashionable forum members. Thank you so much for providing this great service!
July 8th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Congratulations, Angie!
I discovered your website almost a year ago and have been lurking on and off ever since. Thank you for creating this terrific and indispensable resource.
I read your blog with my morning cup of tea
July 8th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Congratulations on 1,000 members! May there be many more. Like Nicole, I thought you were actually going to list out 1,000 reasons. I was preparing for a lot of reading.
YLF has absolutely revolutionized the way I dress, shop, and look at myself. Hopefully I will be able to rejoin the fun on the forum someday soon. In mean time, I’m enjoying the daily blog entries.
July 8th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Angie,
I recently discovered the forum and signed up on it. I’ve been reading the threads but haven’t had time to contribute yet. It’s a great group of diverse, stylish and very generous ladies!
Congratulations, how exciting!
I love your blog and read it with my morning cup of tea as well
July 10th, 2008 at 2:31 am
I’ve been following and enjoying this blog faithfully for the longest time, but even though I joined the forum the first day it started, I never posted in the forum because - and please help me out if this is not true - I don’t think I can set my username and password to something I can remember! And I can never remember the username and password assigned to me! I now also read the forum faithfully but cannot post… Is there a trick I’m missing regarding the whole username/password thing?!