The Moonfish Chronciles

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[moonfish]

GeekTheGreek   

And I suggest you read a bit more as well before you jump on his bandwagon !

[saabnet]

And I suggest you read a bit more as well before you jump on his bandwagon !

Maybe since the monkeys have been found (and the record has been broken), we can take a break from this and focus.

-Scott

[wthepoo]

Moon, maybe someone has already conveyed this and no further comment is necessary. But I'm going to be straight with you because it's what I do best.
This thread is ridiculous. Get over yourself, man. You're new here - even more than me - and aren't respecting the existing community. This isn't your blog, it's a web discussion board centred around Kiva. "I don't want to shine the spotlight on me" - you fooled me. 

Your contests, while not my cup of tea, seem very generous, innovative, and clever. I don't know what the hell you're talking about with that monkey stuff - my interest is in loaning out money efficiently to reduce poverty - but others seem interested. All the better.

So you're retired, and it looks like you can afford time and money to be generous. That's fantastic. You're obviously keen on participating in the discussions, loaning, encouraging others to do so, etc. You should. But don't try to define a "role" for yourself here. There was plenty of humour, insight, discussion, generosity, and encouragement in older threads before you (or I) showed up. It's not all about you.
Peace, and happy lending,
-Dan

Dan, Margie,

I hope this is really just about perception.

If you don't like the idea of "Moonfish Chronicles" or "wthepoo Chronicles" or whatever as such, I can probably understand that. But as Moonfish already pointed out, it was actually a "suggestion" by other members to more or less confine himself to one thread and not start so many new topics, polls and the like. If you take the trouble to read back here, Dan (probably that is in general a good suggestion before you decide to post something potentially hurtful - whether you are best at being straight [and you certainly seem to be] or not), you will discover that this thread is not even close to a blog and that it's not so much about Moonfish himself, really.

Apart from this perception, though, I fail to see your point completely. You are not forced to read the "Moonfish Chronicles", follow the Talking Monkey contest - or any other thread, while we are at it. I guess most KFs tend to ignore some threads - and why not? I for example cannot cook or make a quilt nor do I have pets - all threads related to recipes, quilting and new pets (cute photos, though) will get a brief look from me at most, but that does neither hurt me nor the regular posters to these threads. So why exactly was Moonfish not "respecting the existing community" (that's quite some allegation)?

And is/was the existing community really so homogenous? I can't really tell, because I joined KF just one or two days before you, I believe - but I feel and hope it's not but quite diverse and in general open to a fresh breeze and new ideas.

I appreciate that you acknowledge Moonfish's enthusiasm, efforts and generosity - it has been and is a source of motivation at least for myself.

Peace and take care,
Wolfgang.

[Jan & John]

  Moonfish - from one Canadian to another - I like you...

I find a lot of your jokes seem to whiz right over my head - but that's because my brain is mush while I try to multitask my way thru the days and don't seem to have a great deal of success.  Life has a way of getting in the way. 

Coming back from vacation, I popped into and out of chat and jumped around the threads to get a feel for what had been happening and found I had to save these Chronicles - hee - till I had time to digest them.

If I don't join your challenges, it's usually because the 'hospice' Ann is running gets to me first and the credits are not pouring in yet.

but don't stop trying - jan

[moonfish]

I had deleted my account but have reinstated it to post this final farewell.

I have made some friends here and I am thankful for that - most notable are Wolfgang, Dolphine and Bikeme and Balloon Man.  Those wishing to stay in touch with me can do so through Wolfgang.

In leaving I must point out that ABC is forever showing banners, waving her flag, pushing ANN THIS and ANN THAT but no one ever jumped on her as geekthegreek did to me.  He should have read the entire chronicles before he chastised me.

In any event, I don’t feel I belong here and I am leaving.  When something no longer satisfies a person, it is time to move on.  I shall continue to support Kiva in my own way and certainly will continue to lend to those in need.

I'm sure some people will be glad that I am gone. MY account will be deleted in a matter of moments.

For those others - Farewell

[Sengbe Pieh]

Moonfish,                                                                                                                                                                       

I ask, for the moment, that you reconsider. Give it a little time and see what develops.

One of the reasons I have stuck around in situations where I found I was unwanted or that were unpleasant was I would not allow those who desired my demise to triumph.

Of course, this decision is your own, but if it were me, I would not allow myself to be driven away.

Far better to make it a place & time of your own choosing!!

                                                                                             

Geoff

                                                                                                                                                                         

PS Let the slings & arrows come. I shall not be moved!!

PPS I have (again) inadequately paraphrased others who have, in much more dire circumstances refused to back down in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds.

[B. Right]

Here are all types of people here on kiva, and all kinds of humour. - From manic to grumpy.
I appreciate the lightness Fishy here and ANN brings to us (even if I hate the ever changing headlines within one thread, that fools me into clicking it, believing it is a totally new topic.) I am not a big fan of quizzes and all that, and deliberately avoid them. But, for all means; have them. Obviously some must have found them entertaining, or they wouldn't participate. Both Fishy here and ANN brightens up the forum, and the chat. But being different individuals with different sense of humour, different age, different nationalities and cultural references, different social status, different sexes, different modus operandi etc., makes theese little lost-in-translation-clashes unavoidable, from time to time, it seems. I think it should be room enough for all of us, on kivaFriends.

There is no reason for you to stop, moonfish. No one can be loved by all the people, all the time. And people... If the leg hurts, there is a grey area between taking an aspirin, and cutting it off.

Never before have I experienced so much hate and anger, since I started hanging out with philanthropists 

Edit: I noticed something the spellcheck didn't : )

[KivanSteven]

Moonfish isnt doing anything harmful when it comes to KF.  Thats just talk from people so irritated for reasons all their own that they cant bite their lip.  Things have irritated me but how can something so minor irritate so immensely that we go outside of ourselves to ridicule?  If Moonfish becomes popular and makes even more great friends in addition to the ones he's mentioned then all the better--whats wrong with that?  Even if he was trying to give himself an identity here, it hardly bothers me any, as long as all of our primary objectives is Kiva--what else could I have the right to say about people's non harmful secondary objectives?

Ive been dropping in and out of the threads he started in the lounge and though Im not involved I keep tabs on them.  I think they liven up the forum a little since it does have its boring moments compared to its earlier days--but even if his threads turn you off--simply avoid them.  I dont think anyones energies, founded upon their generosity, should ever be discouraged or frowned upon--least of all in such a negative and demeaning way.  And that goes for you to Greek...I wouldnt want you to up and leave over some negative feedback from your comments--lets just keep it respectful--at least handle difficulties initially through PMs where we can more directly and productively air our concerns.

Hope you make your way back here Moonfish--and thats coming from someone you hardly even know

[Mark CDT]

People who are united in the same cause should not be fighting among themselves.  Use your energy to meet your common goals and respect one another 

[Mark CDT]

Here visiting - just having a look - just passing through ?

Why not think about joining.  Though we are all Kiva endorsers and serious with regard to its mandate - we are also a bunch of fun.  We exchange information , ideas, stories.  We chat, banter and tease one another,  You’ll find videos and links to not only serious issues but entertaining ones as well.

You as a KF member can come and go as you please and your are not signing up for life.  Try a free 10 days membership on me … oops, forgot the membership is free anyway.

Take the time to look around and do think about joining .  If not a Kiva supporter - think about that too.

Click on the topic title above to come completely into this post and take a look at the photo within. When you see photos of the living conditions of people in other countries - the question as to whether or not to be a part of Kiva is quite simply, a no-brainer

I think this post was worth repeating, especially for those new guest thinking of becoming a Kiva lender