I have been working on and off on a web site called IntrovertCentral.com for about nine months and it is 95% done. I plan to launch in a few days. If you didn't figure this out from the domain name the site is all about introverts and introversion. I figured there might be a few introverts in a Star Trek forum so I decided to give you guys a sneak peak of the beta version. Feel free to test it out and give me your honest opinion of the site. Thanks
Check out my new site IntrovertCentral.com
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I don't mean to slight you as you've clearly put a lot of work into this site, but it's very cluttered and not pleasant to navigate. The design is also rather inconsistent. Still, I am intrigued by the idea behind your site and may be interested in helping you out. Send me a PM if you want to talk it over.
Very cluttered, looks like nearly 100% advertising, and what should atheist introverts think when confronted by the phrase "Year of Our Lord"?
Think that it is only a phrase.. Thanks for the feedback however. I am going to launch a new layout by the end of the week...
CaptainHawk1
Commodore
Who gives a crap what they think? If they don't like it, they can go to another website.
The fact is that In the "Year of Our Lord" has been used as a designator since the creation of the Julian Calendar since around the sixth century. That's what A.D. (Anno Domini) translates to whether you like it or not. The CE nonsense is just some PC garbage that still doesn't address the issue that the entire date system revolves around the life of Christ.
So, yeah, whether you believe or not is irrelevant. The calendar is what it is and "Year of Our Lord" is correct.
OTOH, maybe the best way to fight being introverted is to go out once in awhile and not spend so much time building a website for introverts.
-Shawn
Who gives a crap what they think? If they don't like it, they can go to another website.
The fact is that In the "Year of Our Lord" has been used as a designator since the creation of the Julian Calendar since around the sixth century. That's what A.D. (Anno Domini) translates to whether you like it or not. The CE nonsense is just some PC garbage that still doesn't address the issue that the entire date system revolves around the life of Christ.
So, yeah, whether you believe or not is irrelevant. The calendar is what it is and "Year of Our Lord" is correct.
OTOH, maybe the best way to fight being introverted is to go out once in awhile and not spend so much time building a website for introverts.
-Shawn
Thanks for your comments, but part of my reasoning for making the site was to dispel misconceptions like you need to "fight" introversion as if it was a negative thing....
CaptainHawk1
Commodore
I don't understand why it's a misconception. Is introversion really a positive thing? Human beings are social creaures by nature and isn't the point of the website to bring introverts together, hence... not be so introverted?Who gives a crap what they think? If they don't like it, they can go to another website.
The fact is that In the "Year of Our Lord" has been used as a designator since the creation of the Julian Calendar since around the sixth century. That's what A.D. (Anno Domini) translates to whether you like it or not. The CE nonsense is just some PC garbage that still doesn't address the issue that the entire date system revolves around the life of Christ.
So, yeah, whether you believe or not is irrelevant. The calendar is what it is and "Year of Our Lord" is correct.
OTOH, maybe the best way to fight being introverted is to go out once in awhile and not spend so much time building a website for introverts.
-Shawn
Thanks for your comments, but part of my reasoning for making the site was to dispel misconceptions like you need to "fight" introversion as if it was a negative thing....
It reminds of all of those websites dedicated to fat people where they claim there's no problem with being obese when medical science clearly disputes this.
This seems similar as an attempt to normalize and redefine a social anxiety disorder to make those suffering from it feel better about themselves as opposed to dealing with the problem.
-Shawn
I don't understand why it's a misconception. Is introversion really a positive thing? Human beings are social creaures by nature and isn't the point of the website to bring introverts together, hence... not be so introverted?Who gives a crap what they think? If they don't like it, they can go to another website.
The fact is that In the "Year of Our Lord" has been used as a designator since the creation of the Julian Calendar since around the sixth century. That's what A.D. (Anno Domini) translates to whether you like it or not. The CE nonsense is just some PC garbage that still doesn't address the issue that the entire date system revolves around the life of Christ.
So, yeah, whether you believe or not is irrelevant. The calendar is what it is and "Year of Our Lord" is correct.
OTOH, maybe the best way to fight being introverted is to go out once in awhile and not spend so much time building a website for introverts.
-Shawn
Thanks for your comments, but part of my reasoning for making the site was to dispel misconceptions like you need to "fight" introversion as if it was a negative thing....
It reminds of all of those websites dedicated to fat people where they claim there's no problem with being obese when medical science clearly disputes this.
This seems similar as an attempt to normalize and redefine a social anxiety disorder to make those suffering from it feel better about themselves as opposed to dealing with the problem.
-Shawn
Again If you knew what introversion really is you wouldn't say things like that. I would suggest yo you that you check out the site and learn before labeling introversion a "disorder". I would assume you are an extrovert by your comments, and I would recommend reading the relationship, misconceptions, and definitions sections. Introversion is just as legit as being one of those social butterfly things.
P.S. The purpose of the site is to provide information to introverts looking for ways to cope with people who hold beliefs similar to yours. They also if they want can communication with other introverts on the site.
Well, I'm an introvert and not ashamed of it. It's simply that I feel more comfortable physically if I'm with fewer other people, not more. It's when people become afraid to leave their homes or speak to other people that it becomes a psychological disorder in need of treatment.
And whether you guys like it or not regarding the "Year of our Lord" or "Common Era" issue... the fact is that some atheists are offended by ANY assumption that there even was a "Lord" upon whom to base a calendar.
I'm not that bad, but thanks so much for making me feel unwelcome at your website (whether or not you get it fixed up properly).
I will indeed go elsewhere...
And whether you guys like it or not regarding the "Year of our Lord" or "Common Era" issue... the fact is that some atheists are offended by ANY assumption that there even was a "Lord" upon whom to base a calendar.
I'm not that bad, but thanks so much for making me feel unwelcome at your website (whether or not you get it fixed up properly).
I will indeed go elsewhere...
CaptainHawk1
Commodore
You can assume what you want and dismiss my opinion because I don't buy the "being introverted is normal" crap. It's antisocial behavior plain and simple and there are plenty of mental health professionals who can help you cope with people like me. But until you're willing to accept that you have a problem, you'll remain stagnant. Your philosophy is that the rest of the world needs to accomodate people like you and that they're the problem, not you.I don't understand why it's a misconception. Is introversion really a positive thing? Human beings are social creaures by nature and isn't the point of the website to bring introverts together, hence... not be so introverted?
It reminds of all of those websites dedicated to fat people where they claim there's no problem with being obese when medical science clearly disputes this.
This seems similar as an attempt to normalize and redefine a social anxiety disorder to make those suffering from it feel better about themselves as opposed to dealing with the problem.
-Shawn
Again If you knew what introversion really is you wouldn't say things like that. I would suggest yo you that you check out the site and learn before labeling introversion a "disorder". I would assume you are an extrovert by your comments, and I would recommend reading the relationship, misconceptions, and definitions sections. Introversion is just as legit as being one of those social butterfly things.
P.S. The purpose of the site is to provide information to introverts looking for ways to cope with people who hold beliefs similar to yours. They also if they want can communication with other introverts on the site.
I did read the propaganda and no offense to you but I think you are just redefining what again is a social anxiety disorder in order to placate your own insecurities. If I knew what introversion was? My goodness, that's condescending. And for the record, not only did I do my own research, I've taken enough psychology courses to be able come up with a more informed opinion than I could ever get by simply reading the material on your site.
Again, it's like fat people who think everyone else is the problem instead of dealing with their own health issues.
The article about social networking sites and introverts being a match made in heaven is a prime example of the dichotomy. On one hand you want to be alone in your own little world and on the other, you're clamoring for contact.
Also, another thing too, and I'm not trying to give you a hard time, I'm just not buying what your selling, but it's awfully presumptive on your part to believe that the best place to market your website is on a Star Trek forum because of the amount introverts you expect to find.
Good luck to you with it though.
-Shawn
You can assume what you want and dismiss my opinion because I don't buy the "being introverted is normal" crap. It's antisocial behavior plain and simple and there are plenty of mental health professionals who can help you cope with people like me. But until you're willing to accept that you have a problem, you'll remain stagnant. Your philosophy is that the rest of the world needs to accomodate people like you and that they're the problem, not you.I don't understand why it's a misconception. Is introversion really a positive thing? Human beings are social creaures by nature and isn't the point of the website to bring introverts together, hence... not be so introverted?
It reminds of all of those websites dedicated to fat people where they claim there's no problem with being obese when medical science clearly disputes this.
This seems similar as an attempt to normalize and redefine a social anxiety disorder to make those suffering from it feel better about themselves as opposed to dealing with the problem.
-Shawn
Again If you knew what introversion really is you wouldn't say things like that. I would suggest yo you that you check out the site and learn before labeling introversion a "disorder". I would assume you are an extrovert by your comments, and I would recommend reading the relationship, misconceptions, and definitions sections. Introversion is just as legit as being one of those social butterfly things.
P.S. The purpose of the site is to provide information to introverts looking for ways to cope with people who hold beliefs similar to yours. They also if they want can communication with other introverts on the site.
I did read the propaganda and no offense to you but I think you are just redefining what again is a social anxiety disorder in order to placate your own insecurities. If I knew what introversion was? My goodness, that's condescending. And for the record, not only did I do my own research, I've taken enough psychology courses to be able come up with a more informed opinion than I could ever get by simply reading the material on your site.
Again, it's like fat people who think everyone else is the problem instead of dealing with their own health issues.
The article about social networking sites and introverts being a match made in heaven is a prime example of the dichotomy. On one hand you want to be alone in your own little world and on the other, you're clamoring for contact.
Also, another thing too, and I'm not trying to give you a hard time, I'm just not buying what your selling, but it's awfully presumptive on your part to believe that the best place to market your website is on a Star Trek forum because of the amount introverts you expect to find.
Good luck to you with it though.
-Shawn
Well, I see now that this was a bad idea. I am not marketing anything, becasue I am not selling anything or planing to. I thought this forum was set up to discuss your web sites which is why I posted here. Well, thanks for the honest feedback, becasue now I see what I am up against.
Mod Please Close this thread...
CaptainHawk1
Commodore
Really... that's what doing it? It offends you? Honestly, grow up. What do you care if he or anyone else believes in Christ? Why do you care about the semantics? And there was a "Lord" to base the calendar off of, whether you like it or not. It's not an assumption. He may not have been your "Lord" but he was somebody's and nobody is forcing their religious beliefs on you by simply saying "in the Year of Our Lord" on their website. It's traditionally and historically accurate.
I'm just curious, are you like 17 or 18? You can't be much older than that.
-Shawn
