#lindychat
A world-wide Twitter chat for Lindy HoppersChat Log for Feb 22, 2012: “Quitting”
This was our first #lindychat. Lots of people in attendance from Australia to Switzerland. These tweets are in reverse order, so start at the bottom. Cheers!
The_Riz Yet another thing I lack the time for #lindychat – Quitting? I do it all the time. -6:10 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
alainwong @RebeccaBrightly Excited to see the birth of #lindychat Good job! -4:52 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
dogpossum4real #lindychat whut? what even is it? 10.30am on a Thursday? Too early! Is working! -4:39 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
neonend @chrisbe_ #lindychat People spent so much time partying, screwing, and not even focusing on the actual dancing it was a massive let down -4:23 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
neonend @RebeccaBrightly #lindychat After getting back from Sweden, I SO tried to keep dancing, and still tell myself I will go, then not motivated -4:23 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
swingdynamite RT @RebeccaBrightly: Thanks for the awesome discussion! Next #lindychat is Wednesday March 7 at 3pm PST, 6pm EST. Host and topic to be announced soon. #lindychat -4:21 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
swingdynamite @rebeccabrightly oh, is it over already? darn. We missed it! #LindyChat -4:21 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles #lindychat was awesome, but I wish it could have been longer! Thanks @rebeccabrightly for organising – can’t wait for the next one! #waves -4:18 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
rhythmcitydance RT @mamazilla: if laughter weren’t a part of lindy hop, i totally wouldn’t do it. #lindychat -4:10 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri RT @RebeccaBrightly: Thanks for the awesome discussion! Next #lindychat is Wednesday March 7 at 3pm PST, 6pm EST. Host and topic to be announced soon. #lindychat -4:06 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly @BelindyBopper Haha, tweet of applause. I’ve never heard that before. #lindychat -4:05 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly @lindyspice You’re welcome, glad to be a distraction! #lindychat -4:04 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla thanks for hosting #lindychat @RebeccaBrightly!!! nice chatting with everybody!! 
-4:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri RT @Kujakuseki: Exactly. If its appealing and accepting it doesnt have to be forced into newbies brains. 
They’ll WANT to join. #lindychat -4:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Thanks for hosting, @RebeccaBrightly- a great excuse to take a break from work! #lindychat -4:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice (Votes for these!) RT @Kujakuseki: @RebeccaBrightly “What makes a great event great? what are lesser events in need of? #lindychat -4:02 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Absolutely! RT @Kujakuseki I feel that today’s #lindychat has been a pretty fantastic success. #lindychat -4:02 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla RT @RebeccaBrightly: Thanks for the awesome discussion! Next #lindychat is Wednesday March 7 at 3pm PST, 6pm EST. Host and topic to be announced soon. #lindychat -4:02 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper @Kujakuseki yes indeed, thank you Rebecca, great idea and hosting! Tweet of Applause everyone #lindychat -4:02 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly “What makes a great event great? And what are lesser events in need of? #lindychat -4:02 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Thanks for the awesome discussion! Next #lindychat is Wednesday March 7 at 3pm PST, 6pm EST. Host and topic to be announced soon. #lindychat -4:01 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice @RebeccaBrightly how about strategies to reduce the “leveling up” attitude towards classes? #lindychat -4:01 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly All right folks, sadly the hour is over and I must stop hosting. Feel free to post links and continue the chatter. #lindychat -4:01 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki I feel that today’s #lindychat has been a pretty fantastic success. -4:01 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Yay, I hope so! RT @chenglau: Great watching/lurking on #lindychat. Ill join in next time! #lindychat -4:01 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Topic suggestion: ladies – heels or flats? Fellas – braces or belts? Night all #lindychat -4:00 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chenglau Great watching/lurking on #lindychat. I’ll join in next time! -4:00 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
justinleeca #lindychat Q4.5: Identifying barriers rather than just trying to improve the ‘product’. -4:00 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla @Takarameri you NEVER leave!!!! to the tower with you!!! mwahahahaha!!! #lindychat -3:59 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ Q4.5 in our scene, we work hard on having a great experience in classes. that means e.g. having a balance btw follows and leads #lindychat -3:59 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly #lindychat is almost over! Who has topic suggestions for the next chat? Tweet ‘em now, or post here: http://t.co/Vpw10lYA #lindychat -3:58 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
VanSwingSociety Angie from Vancouver joining in! Mostly lurking, hoping y’all will have some good insights into how to keep people dancing. #lindychat -3:58 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 I was listening to swing and jazz as a kid, it’s not just going to go away *infected* @Kujakuseki #lindychat -3:58 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri @mamazilla What do you do if you lead and follow pretty much equally? #lindychat -3:58 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @chrisbe_ Exactly. If it’s appealing and accepting it doesn’t have to be forced into newbie’s brains. They’ll WANT to join. #lindychat -3:57 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Seriously RT @mamazilla: implement a quota. if you leave a city, you replace yourself w/ a follow or lead. no replace. no leave. #lindychat -3:57 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
JiveJunction “@RebeccaBrightly: Exhibit 1: http://t.co/K9pZks0n On this log… #lindychat” She should probably just quit #lindychat -3:57 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice @chrisbe_: Q4.5 There’s the rub- volunteering lets you see more of the politics. #lindychat -3:57 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper RT @chrisbe_: Q4.5 you can work on creating a great atmosphere in the scene, w/o too much of politics #lindychat -3:57 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla implement a quota. if you leave a city, you replace yourself w/ a follow or lead. no replace. no leave. (kidding) (sorta) #lindychat -3:56 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice LOL, “oldie mcoldsters” RT @mamazilla volunteer….may help oldie mcoldsters from burn out #lindychat -3:56 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri Yes this! RT @BelindyBopper: q4.5 – be more inclusive, all the time…. #lindychat -3:55 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ Q4.5 you can work on creating a great atmosphere in the scene, w/o too much of politics #lindychat -3:55 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Yup. RT @BelindyBopper: q4.5 – be more inclusive, all the time…. #lindychat -3:54 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
JiveJunction “@RebeccaBrightly: Exhibit 2: http://t.co/QrTtizF1 This post on Tumblr was shared a lot. #lindychat” Se should probably just quit #lindychat -3:54 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper q4.5 – be more inclusive, all the time…. #lindychat -3:54 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice @RebeccaBrightly re: Ex.1&2 and Q4.5- “Comparison is the thief of joy” (It’s why I don’t compete, but love jam circles) #lindychat -3:54 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla i like to volunteer. it may help if orgs offer up more opportunities (?) also, may help oldie mcoldsters from burn out. #lindychat -3:54 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 I like to dance with newbies, like to see their wide-eyed wonder. #lindychat -3:54 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly Nah, ‘cuz then we’re weirdo zealots and trying to shove i down throats, people rebel. They have to discover it. #lindychat -3:53 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper @RebeccaBrightly well put, an easy trap to fall into, we create our own pressures ! #lindychat -3:52 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 re: ‘exhibits’ – I stopped trying to be brilliant ages ago, don’t worry about my ‘level’ anymore. #lindychat -3:52 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Question 4.5: Can we do anything about attrition (people quitting)? And if so, what? #lindychat -3:51 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly So we need to inject people with the lindy hop virus? RT @Kujakuseki: When people get it in their blood, though, they dont quit. #lindychat -3:51 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice @missbuggles Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…. #lindychat -3:50 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri There’s a lot of new dancers in PDX right now but it’s hard to tell how many are coming back over and over again. #lindychat -3:50 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles @lindyspice @jitterbug65 They totally are! Australia represent! #lindychat -3:50 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Exhibit 2: http://t.co/nfZRcTSg This post on Tumblr was shared a lot. #lindychat -3:49 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ Q4: for me personally it would be bad, especially when I lose friends in the scene. but it’s not a problem for the scene #lindychat -3:49 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Exhibit 1: http://t.co/Skij9hjw On this blog, she frequently talks about her struggle to stay excited about dancing. #lindychat -3:48 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice @jitterbug65- It’s probably just because Loz and Cam are so awesome… 
#lindychat -3:48 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Q 4: there’s huge influx of newbies, the scene is very vibrant here at the mo. London UK #lindychat -3:48 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper @Luna_Eclipse yes luna, peoples lives and priorities shift all the time i suppose #lindychat -3:48 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ @RebeccaBrightly oh got it #lindychat -3:47 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Q4: I’d bet more often than not, attrition = “life got in the way” #lindychat -3:47 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Q 4: Consistency is good – I like my regular partners, wouldn’t like to see them quit. #lindychat -3:47 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla @RebeccaBrightly emphatically and sadly yes. 
#lindychat #don’tleaveafollowhangin! -3:47 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly @chrisbe_ Attrition = people quitting #lindychat -3:47 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper @RebeccaBrightly if there aren’t enough passionate beginners coming -yeah. quitting can be cycle of human nature though! #lindychat -3:47 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly And by ‘our scene’ I mean the overall dance scene. WHen people get it in their blood, though, they don’t quit. #lindychat -3:47 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Luna_Eclipse Q.4 I don’t think people “quit” as in storm out in a huff but I do think people kind of drop away, get new commitments etc #lindychat -3:46 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly @jitterbug65 What about in your scene? Do you think it’s a problem? #lindychat -3:46 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Q4: Probably no more so than other social activities- people have different motivations, and leave when they are satisfied. #lindychat -3:46 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly Our scene is small enough that it can be an issue, yes. As it is now, it’s not epidemic–it’s natural. #lindychat -3:46 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ @RebeccaBrightly what is another word for attrition? #lindychat -3:46 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Q 4: if there’s a huge fall out rate, then there’s a problem. #lindychat -3:45 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly RT @lindyspice: SOLUTION! RT @mamazilla: @lindyspice yes…i threaten them with incriminating pictures from 1999! #lindychat -3:45 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice SOLUTION! RT @mamazilla: @lindyspice yes…i threaten them with incriminating pictures from 1999! #lindychat -3:44 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Leading to Question 4: Do you think attrition (people quitting) is a problem in lindy hop? #lindychat -3:43 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla @lindyspice yes. because i threaten them with incriminating pictures from 1999. mwahahahaha! #lindychat -3:43 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ @lindyspice I’ve rarely seen ppl coming back, but it happens #lindychat -3:43 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice That’s my observation too; sometimes you can tell they’ll be back… @Takarameri: it usually depends on why they quit #lindychat -3:43 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
sugarswing 3. @Joanna_Farley Agreed! Community & Friends. So very important… and much underrated is the spice of having new people partake. #lindychat -3:42 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Luna_Eclipse @lindyspice we’ve had a few people come back! But I think it’s not too common =S #lindychat -3:42 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 @lindyspice I think some ‘quitters’ may just move to different venues/scenes. #lindychat -3:42 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri @lindyspice It happens sometimes, but it usually depends on why they quit. #lindychat -3:41 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @lindyspice I know people integral to the scene who used to go out 5 nights a week who now go out once in 2 months or so. #lindychat -3:41 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly RT @lindyspice: Here’s a question: in your scene, do people who’ve “quit” ever come back? #lindychat -3:41 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper hi guys. just tuning in. great chat so far. Q3 for me must be community and shared vibrant passion #lindychat -3:41 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Here’s a question: in your scene, do people who’ve “quit” ever come back? #lindychat -3:40 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki RT @RebeccaBrightly: @kujakuseki says: If stupid fun weren’t a part of lindy hop, I wouldn’t do it. #lindychat -3:40 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri RT @mamazilla: if laughter werent a part of lindy hop, i totally wouldnt do it. #lindychat -3:40 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly @kujakuseki says: If stupid fun weren’t a part of lindy hop, I wouldn’t do it. #lindychat -3:39 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles @mamazilla Right on!! #lindychat -3:39 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles RT @mamazilla: if laughter weren’t a part of lindy hop, i totally wouldn’t do it. #lindychat -3:39 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
sugarswing 3. Music. Newly discovered, good, swing music makes or breaks my nights now. Give me a fine DJ and any 1 follow, and I’m set. #lindychat -3:38 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles @RebeccaBrightly Q3 – My friends. #lindychat -3:38 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla if laughter weren’t a part of lindy hop, i totally wouldn’t do it. #lindychat -3:38 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Me too- there’s *so much* to explore! RT @chrisbe_ @jitterbug65 Q3: has to be the music and the history #lindychat -3:37 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
BelindyBopper RT @RebeccaBrightly: #lindychat’s first consensus: We all hate politics. #lindychat -3:36 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Question 3 put another way: “If _____ weren’t a part of lindy hop, I totally wouldn’t do it.” (Fill in the blank.) #lindychat -3:36 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ I totally agree! RT @jitterbug65: Q 3: has to be the music and the history – I get more excited the more I learn. #lindychat -3:36 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri @RebeccaBrightly I like that the dance is always evolving and that every new person to join the scene brings a new energy. #lindychat -3:35 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles @RebeccaBrightly Music! Live music, great DJs, fun dances to great bands, great relationships b/w musicians and dancers. #BEST #lindychat -3:35 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Hells yes. RT @Kujakuseki: Even on nights you don’t learn more, you can still have stupid fun! #lindychat -3:35 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ @Takarameri I got it – I know these kind of dramas as well! #lindychat -3:35 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Q 3: has to be the music and the history – I get more excited the more I learn. #lindychat -3:35 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly Stupid fun keeps me coming back. Even on nights you don’t learn more, you can still have stupid fun! #lindychat -3:34 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
sugarswing @missbuggles Totally! It’s easy to get stuck in yr own head about things that aren’t good. Newer dancers can break you from that.#lindychat -3:33 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla dancing w/ positive, spirited newbies always inspires me. reminds me where i came from, where i am now (15 yrs later) #lindychat -3:33 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri @chrisbe_ That would be easier to do if some of the local drama didn’t involve banning dancers. #lindychat -3:33 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Luna_Eclipse I log into my twitter for the first time in months and find this. Yay! #lindychat -3:32 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Leading to Question 3: What do you think are the most important characteristics of lindy hop that keep you excited about dancing? #lindychat -3:32 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles For lots of us so much more is involved – teaching, organising, friendships. Quitting might be easier if it was just dancing! #lindychat -3:31 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
sugarswing @RebeccaBrightly Discouraging moments in dancing happen when I feel that nothing new and sufficiently exciting is moving me fwd. #lindychat -3:30 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @FruitTingle Always gotta remember that that’s a cutaway of any group of people. #lindychat -3:30 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla @Kujakuseki or when they *think* they know things about you… #lindychat -3:30 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Q2.5: Actually, having friends within the community keeps me coming back–>why it’s important to keep meeting the newbies! #lindychat -3:30 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 I started with Jive, couldn’t *get* Lindy for a few years so quit trying. Glad I went back to it. #lindychat -3:30 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ @Takarameri that happens everywhere. best is to abstract it #lindychat -3:29 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly #lindychat’s first consensus: We all hate politics. #lindychat -3:29 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @mamazilla Can totally see that. I am aghast when some people I’ve never met know personal things about me. #lindychat -3:29 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
FruitTingle #lindychat Dickheads in our community make me want to quit! Then I meet the awesome ones and my faith is restored! -3:29 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Me too! RT @lindyspice: It can make me want to quit *and* inspire me at the same time! RT @aznphella watching really good dancers #lindychat -3:29 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles Q2.5 By that I mean having students loving the dance and enjoying classes and learning and growing – warms my jaded heart! #lindychat -3:29 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chanelschwartz @mamazilla Agreed. Love the dance, hate the politics #lindychat -3:28 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri @mamazilla I agree, the scene drama/politics can definitely drive a person crazy #lindychat -3:28 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice so true. RT @chrisbe_: @lindyspice addiction can change #lindychat -3:27 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Yeah, that can make me want to quit *and* inspire me at the same time! RT @aznphella: watching really good dancers #lindychat -3:26 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles Q2.5 I have been *this* close to quitting many times over last 10 years, but appreciation from students has often brought me back #lindychat -3:26 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
OperaSanJose Yeah, that can make me want to quit *and* inspire me at the same time! RT @aznphella: watching really good dancers #lindychat -3:26 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Good perspective. RT @lindyspice: I guess I dont consider dropping things Im not addicted to quitting #lindychat -3:25 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla #lindychat sometimes the various egos/political drama in a scene makes me want to quit. or stop volunteering at events. -3:25 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ @lindyspice addiction can change #lindychat -3:25 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Q2.5 Cab Calloway! #lindychat -3:25 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
aznphella I know the challenge I have is watching really good dancers is intimidating. It’s also what makes me excited to continue. #lindychat -3:25 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice @chrisbe_ I’ve been called a scanner/dabbler too; I guess I don’t consider dropping things I’m not addicted to ‘quitting’ #lindychat -3:24 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly @jitterbug65 Sweet, I hope my future kids become dancers too. #lindychat -3:24 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 @mamazilla totally – I love it that my kids love dance. #lindychat -3:24 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Question 2.5: If you stuck with dancing even though you wanted to quit, what got you through? #lindychat -3:23 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 New clubs, workshops, weekenders can make it expensive if you want the immersive experience – sometimes I *just* want to dance #lindychat -3:23 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
OperaSanJose @chrisbe_ I’ve been called a scanner/dabbler, too; I guess I don’t count dropping things I’m not addicted to as ‘qutting’ #lindychat -3:23 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla #lindychat didn’t quit dancing, but took slight hiatus when i became a mom. i keep dancing to encourage my kids to learn/dance -3:22 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ I quit many things. I’m a socalled scanner: I could lose passion from one to the other moment. Interestingly never with dancing #lindychat -3:21 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
mamazilla #lindychat geraly/chicago checking in. thanks for hosting @RebeccaBrightly -3:20 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Now my kids are grown, they like Lindy too #lindychat -3:20 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
ReubenBrown @jurzak made me quit blowing metal objects, he’s to good at it #lindychat -3:19 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 Q 1.5: I stopped dancing when I had my kids – went back to it in the last 6 years #lindychat -3:19 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
hopkid @RebeccaBrightly I’ve never regretted leaving anything I made a conscious decision to leave. Except cycling. #lindychat -3:19 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly I imagine if I purposefully and actively quit dancing I’m sure I’d miss it and go back or want to go back. #lindychat -3:19 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly Never quit Lindy, but other things…and have definitely thought about them regularly post-quitting. #Lindychat -3:18 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Question 1.5: If you’ve ever quit, have you gone back or wanted to? What influenced you one way or the other? #lindychat -3:17 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
hopkid @Takarameri Ditto. #lindychat -3:17 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @jitterbug65 Oh yeah. I think the better you get & the longer you’ve been around, less progress is more easily made. @aznphella #lindychat -3:17 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
rikomatic I’ve quit more things than I remember: popping, salsa and ballroom come to mind. #lindychat -3:17 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ @neonend I also would like to read more about your experience in Herrang #lindychat -3:17 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri @RebeccaBrightly I’ve quit activities before when I stopped enjoying them or had to choose what to make a priority at the time #lindychat -3:16 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly @neonend So do you think you’ll go back to dancing? Or did you intentionally quit? #lindychat -3:16 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
OperaSanJose @Kujakuseki re: nights of wanting to quit- oh yeah, been there! #lindychat -3:16 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 @Kujakuseki lack of progress can be a big incentive to quit. #lindychat -3:15 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
aznphella Eric/New York checking in. Just started dancing a couple months ago, don’t want to stop yet, but i’m curious as to why you would #lindychat -3:15 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice @RebeccaBrightly I don’t think I’ve ever intentionally quit doing something I love- more like it fades out of my life… #lindychat -3:15 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly And I’ve had those shit nights of dancing that have made me WANT to quit, but the good nights fix it all. #lindychat -3:15 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
hopkid Andy in Richmond here instead of doing work. I heard about this from Rebecca’s fb. #lindychat #lindychat -3:14 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki @RebeccaBrightly I’ve definitely quit things in the past–business ventures, for example–due to a lack of progress. #lindychat -3:14 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Takarameri Hi all! I’m Allisyn and checking in from Portland, OR #lindychat -3:14 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
sugarswing #lindychat Can’t say I have quit anything I loved recently. I’ve stayed w/Lindy for nearly 10yr straight. But I’ve watched many ppl leave. -3:14 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki RT @RebeccaBrightly: Question 1: Have you ever quit an activity you used to love, dancing or otherwise? And why? #lindychat -3:13 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
missbuggles Hey there everyone! Katey (nickname Buggs – not Bug!) checking in from Adelaide, Australia. Heard about #lindychat through @Henry_Hui_Hui -3:13 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
rikomatic Rik Panganiban here, Oakland, CA. I heard about this from @RebeccaBrightly #lindychat -3:13 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
jitterbug65 I don’t dance as much as I used to, injuries don’t help #lindychat #lindychat -3:12 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindyspice Hmm, better use the personal account! Margot in CA, still #lindychat ting at work… 
-3:10 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
yehoodi Welcome everyone to the first ever #lindychat hosted by @RebeccaBrightly . -3:10 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
AnnMony Paging @iamnirav since it behooves him professionally, twice over. Jump in. #lindychat -3:10 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
Kujakuseki Lee from Seattle here checking in for #lindychat -3:09 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
neonend @RebeccaBrightly #lindychat Haven’t danced in 6+ months now. Herrang drained my will to dance or enjoy the people D: -3:09 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
OperaSanJose <–Margot in CA, also checking in from work. #lindychat, take me away! -3:09 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
sugarswing Birkley Wisniewski, instructor/organizer/performer/dj/etc from Edmonton, Canada. Heard about this through Lee Broxson! Joining #lindychat -3:09 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Question 1: Have you ever quit an activity you used to love, dancing or otherwise? And why? #lindychat -3:07 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly I see everyone’s already on top of introductions. Good job guys. Now promptly forget everyone’s names. #lindychat -3:07 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly First, introductions! If you’re joining in the chat today, tweet your name/location and how you heard about #lindychat. -3:04 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Thanks to everyone who’s been promoting #lindychat. Let’s do this! The topic this week is “quitting.” Questions in a moment… #lindychat -3:04 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
neonend <– Mitchel from Seattle checking in for #lindychat at work. ALL OF THE SLACKING. -3:04 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
ReubenBrown a/s/l? #lindychat -3:04 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Tip #3 of 3: Don’t forget to use the hashtag #lindychat with every tweet! Otherwise people won’t see your tweet. #lindychat -3:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chanelschwartz Taking a break from looking at pictures of baby animals to check out #lindychat -3:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Tip #2 of 3: Post links/tweets that are directly relevant to the topic this week (quitting). No spam, or we won’t like you. #lindychat -3:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
lindypenguin Greetings from down under. Who needs to work when I can #lindychat -3:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Tip #1 of 3: Please RT questions from the host (me) and other good tweets you like. #lindychat -3:03 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly We have dancers from lots of different time zones joining us for the first chat. Woo! Imma post some tips before we start. #lindychat -3:02 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
chrisbe_ hey, this is christian from zurich switzerland #lindychat -3:01 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly BTW, if you’re not using a Twitter client to chat, http://t.co/VKtYvB4Q is a great. (Twitter is a little slow.) #lindychat -3:01 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
MQAvatar I’m on #lindychat and djing on turntable for swing dancers. I think I’m going to be overwhelmed. -3:00 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
RebeccaBrightly Hey hey, it’s #lindychat time! I’m Rebecca from Seattle, founder of #lindychat and your host for the next hour. -3:00 PM Feb 22nd, 2012
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