I am not sure where to post this sew forgive me if it is in the wrong place but Iit has been brought to my attention that there are far too many zeros in projects & to be honest I have also noticed this & I have wondered why this is. Have we stopped watering everyones garden? Did I miss something? Do you still want to carry on with the flowers? I have had a few cuties inquire & you know what they say inquiry minds want to know, Hugs &*************2all, Loralye

Flowers to you Loralye.

There was only one post looking sad today! I would like to say that as a person that does post, in whatever area, I make sure to give flowers to everyone who has commented as many Cutes do.

Getting or counting the flowers may not be important to many of us. My flower "count" is no where near the numbers of those who joined the same time I did. I spent the first several years -- quite happily -- just reading posts, learning about Cuties, getting new ideas for projects, and giving flowers to others. I have found that the flower "count" is very important to the Cuties who need the encouragement. As you may know some Cuties are new at embroidery or they live alone and some Cuties live with unfriendly/mean people. Those Cuties and many others may indeed need the flowers.
Kudos to those who don't need the flowers. However, try to think of those you know who really do need the flowers and please help "fill their (emotional) buckets." Help their gardens grow.
Thanks Loralye for bringing this up as I have noticed it too and not just in projects. Thanks to all Cuties who help make this place a wonderful place to be.

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by pldc 01 Apr 2013

this is indeed well said too my friend thank you Hugs Loralye

by airyfairy 06 Apr 2013

I am so pleased that you did not stay in the background as your posts are always a delight to read. Sarah.

by rescuer 06 Apr 2013

Thank you Sarah. I am so glad also because I have made friends like you.
Hugs to you and Loralye too.

I do water gardens but find many times they do not "stick" so the post does not bloom. Sometimes they stick, sometimes not - could be other Cuties have the same problem and are not really skipping flowers.

I am with others also - I don't pay much attention to the number of flowers I have/get - I am happy just to be part of the Cutie community!

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by pldc 01 Apr 2013

& we are glad to have you too

I don't think there's any "competition" for who gets the most flowers, but I do find it odd that people often don't give a flower to someone who made the previous post or comment on a project or a question. I simply find it easier to give a flower, then I know I've read the post or comment. Sometimes, with a lengthy list of comments, I don't have time to give a flower to each, but surely to the top two or three, anyway. I guess when I see those zeros, it makes me feel like the comment hasn't even been read, even though other comments have been posted after it. Perhaps it's just a matter of not taking the time to do it. On a personal note, not as a moderator, it seems there is often more than enough time to complain, but never enough to give encouragement or thanks. Seems to be the way the whole world is going any more, not surprising it infects even this community, Loralye. I gave you all more posies, anyway. Maybe your question will cause some reflection. Hugs, Marji

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by pldc 01 Apr 2013

thanks Marji this is well said, hugs Loralye

I had a look in Projects. On page 1 there are no posts with no flowers, the smallest number is 8 for a post that has been up for a short time and that will certainly get more before the day ends.

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by pldc 31 Mar 2013

great then my question helped out, super thanks Martine Hugs Loralye

I always water the gardens but I don't fret if I come on Cute and have no more flowers than I did the day before. I don't keep track or count them. They are just a nice way to let others know we appreciate them. So if the flowers are important to you I hope you receive many.Me,I'm happy either way
Bev

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by juanitadenney 31 Mar 2013

I'm with you Bev.

by pldc 31 Mar 2013

other cuties have sent me messages inquiring about this sew I asked, Like you I give them out too

by lindalee757 31 Mar 2013

Hi Bev-I agree-to be honest, I don't even notice what the number is anymore-I think some people still think the flowers are important -makes them feel good. To each his own, I guess **** ~linda~

by bevintex 01 Apr 2013

Good to see you Linda.

I have not seen anywhere not to water gardens. If you do not water them then they will die out. PLEASE everyone take just a little time and water at least some gardens. Hugs Shirley

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by pldc 31 Mar 2013

thanks Shirley