Post #517555 by beadtiki on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 2:46 PM

I thought Ohana was made up for Lilo and Stitch. I know that it's a Hawaiian term but no one used it before the cartoon came out. I think of it as a non-word in the sense that it conveys nothing of import for this group - we either get along or don't - it's not like being here bestows some special powers of happiness for all! Many are disappointed by the way they are treated when first coming to TC (everyone is supposed to automatically KNOW to look things up first before or in lieu of asking questions) and then, when they are attacked by the "kool kids" pull out the "where's the ohana" comments.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - you HAVE to have a thick skin to hang out here and post pictures of your work and comments on other artists' work because you WILL be brought to task by those in the know. If you like something and you speak out and get clobbered by opposing opinions, you either roll with the punches, and get in a few of your own, or you wither and die - never to be seen on the boards again. I'm glad I stayed on long enough to get past the hurt feelings because I have met and made some really great friends on here and continue to add to my "ohana!" (I couldn't resist using the word! LOL)