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MyGiftedLife.org was created when the Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted site's forums closed.  As one of the many gifted people who had benefited from the fellowship of that community, I realized that a need existed.  I decided that it was my turn to offer support to others, so I organized a place for our community.

This is not a high-IQ society or  corporate entity.  MGL is not a business, nor is it a formal charity.  We do not currently operate on any grants or fund-raising.  Our mission is to provide a place where people can provide fellowship, encouragement and information to each other when needed.  MGL is for gifted persons and those involved in their lives, including parents, families and friends.  Educators, psychologists and other professionals are welcome, as are others who may simply want information about giftedness.

I contribute webspace and do my best to administrate the website, but many others have helped to make the site possible and many make it work every day by participating.

Iconoclast

 
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Re:About Us
Dec 02 2008 21:44:29
This is a draft "About Us" page. I've gotten across a couple of important points, I think. We're not a corporate entity, we aren't paid to do this; we are a real community. I think I was also successful in making it clear that I'm part of the community, hosting a meeting place, not the "owner".

I thought it might be nice for a few of us to say something about our group that might encourage new members. Would anyone like to add a brief testimonial to the masses? Just a couple of lines.
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Re:About Us
Dec 03 2008 00:04:08
I like it - I can't think of anything to add. It's perfect as it is.

The only thing I can think is sort of like an ad blurb - like "Hey, all the inane shallow chatter about stupid stuff at other forums got you down? Come here for more in depth and intelligent discussion about things that actually matter."

But I think that sort of gives off the wrong vibe. It is what draws me to the site personally, but I don't think it's a good sentiment for an About Us thing.
#38
Re:About Us
Dec 04 2008 16:20:16
Here's my testimonial: (your welcome to it, and feel free to edit... but please don't use it until you have a few more to add!! I don't want to be the only one posted, and I don't want to go first !!!)

Mygiftedlife is a safe haven. It's a place where anyone who experiences life from a gifted perspective can share their unique selves and weave a common thread going beyond the tapestry of any usual forum to one based upon expanding awareness of experiences, self, others and the world we live in. Mygiftedlife is a place for delving deeper. I've come here and been understood when that seemed impossible. Gifted people and those advocating for gifted children navigate societal structures that present a great challenge. Support can be hard to find, but here it is.
#40
Re:About Us
Dec 06 2008 18:21:33
JMHO that Thoughts Abound's blurb is awesome!
#55
Re:About Us
Dec 07 2008 15:51:36
Aw, shucks, thanks! It was easy since I do love the new digs, and I really deeply value the discussions, even when I've just lurked!

Icon needs more! So just gush. That's all I did! (... and then obsessed way too much over some of the wording of course)
#60
About Us
Dec 04 2009 13:59:15
I have just this morning found this website thanks to a Google Alert. Thank you very much for doing this. It's a wonderful resource. Mind you, I think if I had found it earlier it might have deterred me from doing my own! www.thegiftedway.com.
#1368
Re:About Us
Dec 04 2009 16:53:04
OMG! That's a great Blog! I got to the little pic of the guy's idea of his inner man or what the heck-ever, and that had me laughing like crazy.
I love this! Is this YOUR site??? My goodness, it's fantastic!
Thanks for sharing the link, I will bookmark that one and revisit at length!
Oh!
And welcome!!!! snoop around and see what we're all up to... join in!
#1369
Re:About Us
Dec 13 2009 17:29:49
Welcome, cjcoulson! Yes, you definitely do have a good blog. It shows a good balance of thoughtful discussion with a good sense of humour. The next time we have a featured blog, I think we'll show yours!
#1393
Re:About Us
Dec 13 2009 21:04:27
Oh definitely do that Icon. I have liked what he's had to say.
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