Also, I felt left out during school too last year and this kinda added salt to the wound.

It seems to me that the people who get the most direct responses are the ones who submit the most comments. Others may not have the time or desire to submit that much. 

Admin

I'm really sorry. I don't think that I'm a 'CB Idol,' but I don't care. I don't think CB is about being a big CBer, I think it's about fun. If you aren't being featured on picturing threads, etc., ask for Picturings, etc.. Just post where you want, and that's enough.

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Well, if you join a lot of threads on Inkwell, and post on popular threads on the other places, people will know you.

I'm sorry to hear that, Bookworm. :(

To be completely honest, I still have a hard time keeping the CBers straight (a few I've gotten to know better, but not many).  It's true that the most active commenters on any website are often more memorable, and short of that, those who write most distinctively (whether or not they write the best).

One question to ask yourself is how much you want to be part of a community in which you feel underappreciated - this is not at all meant to dissuade you from being part of the CB, only to remind you that if somebody doesn't value you properly, it's more their loss than yours.  Nor is it a simple stay-or-leave question: for instance, in some of my social circles I'm an "important" character, in others a very minor one.  Sometimes it's not possible that everyone will take notice of you, but you may still find a few good friends.  And, like Nat said, it's less stressful if you're focused on having fun.

I hope you stick around the CB!  In any case, give your time and friendship to those who want and deserve it...

Aww, Bookworm, I'm so sorry! *hugs*

I've felt like that before, and I still do, a little. But you are actually one of my favorite CBers, and I love seeing you around. And yes, I would care is you left. So please don't. Really and truly. 

*hugs* I'm so sorry, Bookworm. Please consider all the good responses here to which I will add my own...
Memory can be a fickle friend. It is not always there when we need or want it. In other words, it may help to remember that the list where CBers mention their CBer idols or some such grand title may reflect only what CBers can recall at a given point in time. I think if you asked CBers specifically if they saw you as an important part of the CB community, you would get a different picture from what you have in your head right now. (Certainly, I never thought of you as anything but a central part of that community.)
I kid you not when I say that whenever someone asks me for a list of my favorite books, movies, etc., my mind usually goes blank for several agonizing minutes. I will eventually throw something out only to remember much later the one or two or three that actually means more to me than the ones I had previously mentioned. Maybe that's just me, but I suspect it's true for a lot of people.
Just something to think about... *hugs again*

Honestly, I'm "minor" on loads of websites while others are "popular". I never feel left out.

Oh... I'm sorry Bookworm!

Like others have said, it IS quite tricky to keep track of all the CBers (especially since I was gone for about the first month or so of summer), and I personally feel that the ones I know best are the CBers that I meet often on the Inkwell, or in the AE threads. Now, there are quite a few CBers that I don't really know since I wasn't here when they first started, or they just don't post in the places that I do, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't notice if they left! I'm, very, very sorry you feel that way Bookworm. 

Aww, Bookworm, I know exactly how you feel.

Nobody idolized me. Only four people cared too look at my thread (titled 'I'm leaving) when I left for a week. I had two picturings on 'some pictures I..." while Mei-Xue, and the Popular CBers, had about 15 each. Gared just joined, and he became a Popular CBer right away where it took forever for me.

Well, you know what? I'm going to overcome it and enjoy the CBer for what it is.

Buddies? 

Ah, Bookworm, you have my deepest sympathy. I know the feeling... In real life at times, and online. I intend to never leave anyone out, but sometimes it just is. Not in a good way, it is a major flaw of human beings. I do think Admin had a point. Sick, the way it is, but true. The more you comment and post, the more people get to know you.

It's wrong, I know. I don't agree with it one bit. But just think for a moment:

Humans are humans. They like to pick "idols" off of stupid popularity. It's frustrating. Yes, I know often it's for good reasons. Especially on the CB. But if that means people are being left out? Then it's not all that good anymore.

Bookworm, like I said, I understand and I care. Honestly, I have a hard enough time keeping even the most "popular" CBers straight in my head. No matter what, don't leave. You know how much it hurts to see someone leave, whether I know them or not? A lot. We care for you, you've been a major part of the CB, and it wouldn't be the same without you.

Keep your head up out of the rough waters and don't forget to swim. We're here to offer you the raft, you just have to take it. And I'm here to offer my hand, get you out of the waters. 

Friends? For I got your back, as I do for everyone here. We won't let you drown, unforgotten.

P.S... Sorry for the morbidity of that all. And the lesson of society. And... Anything else off in there. It just frustrates me seeing this and I blame it on the human's nature and brain. 

I know exactly how you feel, Book.

I feel un recognised on the CB too. Mainly because I can't go on a lot because my parents limit my screen time, and I am basically super busy. I feel so sorry for you, because I can totally relate.

I'll recognise you, though. You're a great writer. And a terrific CB personality. And with an name like that, you were made for the CB! 

#I'llCareIfYouLeaveBookworm! 

Oh, Bookworm, dearie. *hugs* I'm sorry you feel this way. But I will say this: I felt the same way you did when I first joined. The best way to find friends on here is to be involved. So my advice to you is: Go join some RPs. Show your work off. And most importantly, HAVE FUN!!

(And I would care if you left. We're like one big family.) 

I feel the exact same way. 

But I notice you! You're such a great CBer. Maybe it's just because you don't post as much as you used to.