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LOL! I guess I won't post anymore answers over there now. But I think what'll happen is many people will not get any response at all. So many posters have so many questions that if they get pushed to page 2 they'll get lost in the shuffle.
Oh well, we'll always have open discussion.............
Oh well, we'll always have open discussion.............
purple_magada
Cathlete
OK I don't mean to laugh but . . . A-Jock you crack me up. }(
Well, so much for Socratic dialogue! If I were asking a question on there (which I never have under my current username), I'd much rather get numerous responses and keep having my post bumped up rather than it disappearing onto pages 4, 5, and 6! I did ask Cathe a question under an old name (Sarah1973) about 4 years ago after my son was born. I never did receive a reply from Cathe but was encouraged by the ONE lone person who commented.
bjbowers
Cathlete
A-Jock,
just promise not to stop giving advice and tips over here then!! I personally always look for your responses, here and there, as well as many other people who help out...(Maximus, Kathryn, and many others --of course Cathe too when she has time!)
I don't have any opinion on who should or shouldn't be answering questions where because it's not up to me...I just want to continue to be able to come here to find help from Cathe and everyone else! It has done so much for me and I'm very grateful.
just promise not to stop giving advice and tips over here then!! I personally always look for your responses, here and there, as well as many other people who help out...(Maximus, Kathryn, and many others --of course Cathe too when she has time!)
I don't have any opinion on who should or shouldn't be answering questions where because it's not up to me...I just want to continue to be able to come here to find help from Cathe and everyone else! It has done so much for me and I'm very grateful.
No, no, no. No shootin around here. Maybe once Aqua Jock's billing cycle ends on her credit card, she can buy her a new pair of shoes and splurge on a webcam, then we can all join her for a workout, after which she will at least feel like a "Fitness-DVD-Star" and will once again grace us with her maunderings. 
momto2bratz
Cathlete
Wow, that is so sad!! I have gotten wonderful advice from members who have posted over there. Please don't stop! I appreciate members who take the time out to help.
Aila
Aila
nancy324
Cathlete
Marla-
What you were referring to was a request by Cathe not to clog up the Ask Cathe forum with questions not directed at Cathe. However, I've never seen Cathe request that others not answer posts directed at Cathe. I think they are two separate issues.
The wisdom behind posting in the correct forum is obvious. That is all Cathe is requesting. I see no wisdom in withholding a response that might help someone, or enlighten the group in some way. Obviously, this is particularly true for posts that Cathe doesn't respond to at all because of her time constraints.
I just can't see why people are so bothered by getting responses from the group. When I'm the poster, the more responses I get, the better.
I just don't get it.
-Nancy
What you were referring to was a request by Cathe not to clog up the Ask Cathe forum with questions not directed at Cathe. However, I've never seen Cathe request that others not answer posts directed at Cathe. I think they are two separate issues.
The wisdom behind posting in the correct forum is obvious. That is all Cathe is requesting. I see no wisdom in withholding a response that might help someone, or enlighten the group in some way. Obviously, this is particularly true for posts that Cathe doesn't respond to at all because of her time constraints.
I just can't see why people are so bothered by getting responses from the group. When I'm the poster, the more responses I get, the better.
I just don't get it.
-Nancy
Aquajock
Cathlete
What gets me about that entire issue is:
At least 60% of the Ask Cathe original posts are along these lines:
"Hi, Cathe! I'm new here. I have (fill in the blank) pounds to loose. I want to get cut but not bulk up. Should I do a thousand reps with X pounds for endurance or should I do one rep with X+1 pounds for strength? I want to tone but NOT BULK UP! Could you design a rotation for me? And tell me what to eat?"
Another 35% of the Ask Cath original posts are along THESE lines:
"Hi, Cathe! You look AWESOME! Could you list out your whole weekly training program for me? And could you tell me everything you eat and drink, day in and day out, and at what time? Could you tell me what supplements you take? I'd also like to know what body soap, deodorant, hair spray and tampons you use."
The other 5% usually have to do with:
"WHEN ARE YOU PRODUCING ANOTHER SERIES?" (Those are always from me.)
A-Jock
At least 60% of the Ask Cathe original posts are along these lines:
"Hi, Cathe! I'm new here. I have (fill in the blank) pounds to loose. I want to get cut but not bulk up. Should I do a thousand reps with X pounds for endurance or should I do one rep with X+1 pounds for strength? I want to tone but NOT BULK UP! Could you design a rotation for me? And tell me what to eat?"
Another 35% of the Ask Cath original posts are along THESE lines:
"Hi, Cathe! You look AWESOME! Could you list out your whole weekly training program for me? And could you tell me everything you eat and drink, day in and day out, and at what time? Could you tell me what supplements you take? I'd also like to know what body soap, deodorant, hair spray and tampons you use."
The other 5% usually have to do with:
"WHEN ARE YOU PRODUCING ANOTHER SERIES?" (Those are always from me.)
A-Jock
As someone who has posted several questions to Cathe and has never received a reply from her, just the educated crowd, I appreciate all the acknowledgement I get! For the reason mentioned above, I stopped posting in that forum many moons ago. I understand she is busy and doesn't have the time to respond to requests that may be repetitive, and when she's not online many questions get buried, but it's nice to know that there are people out there who take the time to answer me.
I have a feeling that the ones who are complaining about everyone but Cathe answering their questions will be the same people who will eventually gripe about feeling ignored and unwelcomed when their posts don't get answered! ;-)
I have a feeling that the ones who are complaining about everyone but Cathe answering their questions will be the same people who will eventually gripe about feeling ignored and unwelcomed when their posts don't get answered! ;-)
What is up with all this change and people not wanting advice from people besides Cathe.
A-Jock - I look for your posts. I totally appreciate the mish-moshes you make. In fact I would love a print out of all of them.
I also greatly appreciate what everyone has to say and give advice on. That's why I joined this forum!!!
A-Jock - I look for your posts. I totally appreciate the mish-moshes you make. In fact I would love a print out of all of them.
I also greatly appreciate what everyone has to say and give advice on. That's why I joined this forum!!!
scm
Cathlete
If the ones who do reply do have knowledgeable info. then I think their input is great. I like to hear what others have to say as well as Cathe... she replies to nearly all my questions (all but 2 I think).
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Susan C.M.
Nothing should be jiggling, unless it's jiggling off. - Cathe in HSC
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Susan C.M.
Nothing should be jiggling, unless it's jiggling off. - Cathe in HSC
Thanks Nancy. I agree. I also agree with A-Jock about seeing the same questions over & over again. Truthfully, it doesn't bother me. Hey! I don't have to read them! I just imagine it must be tedious for Cathe though.
Also, like Lesliew, I love getting acknowledgement for any of my posts. It is so nice, so I hope people don't hold back.
Marla
BTW, I love all your posts.
Also, like Lesliew, I love getting acknowledgement for any of my posts. It is so nice, so I hope people don't hold back.
Marla
BTW, I love all your posts.
LMAO!!!! Omg, A-Jock, that was the funniest thing I've read today!
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I agree - the more responses the better - I love hearing everyone's opinions, even when they are different. I've never posted anything on "Ask Cathe" cuz I know she's bombarded w/life in general already.
Gotta run to a meeting. This stupid job is interferring w/my personal life.
Angie
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I agree - the more responses the better - I love hearing everyone's opinions, even when they are different. I've never posted anything on "Ask Cathe" cuz I know she's bombarded w/life in general already.
Gotta run to a meeting. This stupid job is interferring w/my personal life.
Angie
momto2bratz
Cathlete
A-Jock,
You hit the nail right on the head!
"WHEN ARE YOU PRODUCING ANOTHER SERIES?" (Those are always from me.)
I'm with you on that one;-)
Aila
You hit the nail right on the head!
"WHEN ARE YOU PRODUCING ANOTHER SERIES?" (Those are always from me.)
I'm with you on that one;-)
Aila