Celes Hi Andreea, no don't be silly! There's no reason for me to get upset for that. It was just a routine check for me and there were actually a good 1/3 of the participants who have been inactive for the whole challenge and hence had their access revised. And this is a norm drop-out/inactivity rate too for all the challenges, so it's all fine.
Of course it would be great to have you as an active part of the challenge, but I have no right to be upset at you (or any of the inactive participants for that matter) for anything because you have your own commitments and life, and you have no obligations to the site (even if there was an initial sign up), you know? I used to be somewhat affected by such things a while back (I wrote about it in an an Ask Celes question, but then I realized it wasn't my right to feel that way about anyone, because they don't owe me anything. The only thing I can manage on my end is to provide as conducive a platform as possible for everyone, get everyone going, post the tasks in a timely manner, and step in where required. If people want to participate that's awesome; if they don't that's okay too and a cue for me to work harder to get more people into the group.
I'm so happy that you still want to be a part of the Dec 30DLBL, Andreea! I've readded your access into the group. Thank you so much for always being with the site too. I think one of the best things from running the community is being able to know you, Matt, Glenn, Ish and all the other folks who are now a regular part of PE/the forums/site. I love how all of us have never met before but have developed such real connections with one another. 12-12-2011 at 09:31 AM ·
Celes Hi, dearest Andreea! I just read your latest post at the forum, and I want to let you know that you shouldn't get the wrong idea from the access revision to the Dec 30DLBL forum??
It's a standard check that's been put in place since April 30DLBL. What happens is that post the first week of the challenge, inactive participants (i.e. those who have not been engaging in the challenge) have access revised because it's assumed they're no longer interested in taking part of the challenge. Also participants who take part actively have voiced concerns before regarding having people they don't know (i.e. people not posting) read private details about their life, and hence why there is this check put in place. I've actually mentioned this check in the beginning of Dec 30DLBL too, as an alert to the members so there are no surprises.
Your account fell under the inactive category because there were not any posts made by your account in the Dec 30DLBL forum (not even an introduction post, if I'm not wrong?). Typically participants who are participating but are falling behind would at least have a few posts in the beginning (at the very least made an introduction), and this was why I assumed you didn't want to participate in the challenge anymore? If you would like to be back in participating in the group, please, just let me know and I'll have you back in right away.
It's just a standard check and process for each challenge, so I really hope you don't take this the wrong way Andreea. I've always left the contact option open for all things related to PE Book / 30DLBL material purchases, so if you have further thoughts on this simply email me directly from the contact page.
Missing you lots, Andreea 12-12-2011 at 05:37 AM ·
I just wanted to say that I see so much positivity in your writings! I really like it! Makes me feel warm
Thanks so much for being so awesome!
-Monisha 09-06-2011 at 10:02 PM ·
Glenn Thanks for the comment Andreea! The poor dogs in the hot weather. I'm sure they'll be ok as long as they get plenty of water to drink. Maybe you can take some sleeping dog photos too? I'll have to post a possum photo sometime. They're really cute, but only come out at night, so they're hard to get photos of. But I have one here somewhere from years ago.
I'll have to post some more food photos too then! The fruits we have are a bit boring compared those I could buy back in summer (December to February). Most just these now - http://www.flickr.com/photos/avene/59040...hotostream Still a lot left. 07-11-2011 at 11:27 PM ·
Matt Hey, Andreea!
I took down my avatar because I was just sick of looking at it . It's been up for a while and I need a new one. I'll make a new one today and post it.
And yes, please do post your goals when you get the chance. I look forward to reading your journal. 07-11-2011 at 03:15 AM ·
Matt Hi, Andreea!!! Hope your doing well. Did you take the photo of the house yourself? 05-19-2011 at 01:33 AM ·
Celes Hey Andreea dear! Oh dear, there might be a misunderstanding - if I'm thinking of the same announcement you mentioned, it's actually not an announcement for a live run, but just a mailing to readers who have not bought the 30DLBL books yet to do so and do their program in their own time. I'm planning a live run in July though, because I think it's the perfect time to do a mid-year point check. I realized from the latest run that months like Apr/May may not be the best times because many people are busy with getting things done. How have you been doing separately?? Everyone at the forums miss you - we'll love to know how you're doing! Perhaps just hop in one of our threads and just join us there?? 04-28-2011 at 05:23 AM ·
Matt Have you been able to plant any trees this year, Andreea? How close are you to your 1000 tree goal? 04-18-2011 at 01:00 AM ·
Matt Hi, Andreea! Glad to see you still participating in the forums. Thanks for your review of my article. Please do share your plans for your blog if you begin working on it again. 04-16-2011 at 05:48 AM ·
Celes Dear Andreea, hope you're doing well with everything! I was wondering how you were doing and it's really great to get your personal note on the wall There'll be a new 30DLBL coming up in April; will you be joining that? You should join only if you feel it'll benefit you, otherwise it might be counterproductive. I miss your updates and hope all's going well at your side 03-10-2011 at 08:20 AM ·
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There's no reason for me to get upset for that. It was just a routine check for me and there were actually a good 1/3 of the participants who have been inactive for the whole challenge and hence had their access revised. And this is a norm drop-out/inactivity rate too for all the challenges, so it's all fine. 
The poor dogs in the hot weather. I'm sure they'll be ok as long as they get plenty of water to drink. Maybe you can take some sleeping dog photos too? 
I'll have to post a possum photo sometime. They're really cute, but only come out at night, so they're hard to get photos of. But I have one here somewhere from years ago. 
. It's been up for a while and I need a new one. I'll make a new one today and post it.