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Poster X
11-26-2004, 04:42 PM
Bulletin Boards in the last five years have become an amazing phenomenon. The first bulletin board appeared almost thirty years ago and, (as we see here) have evolved into a medium, previously unknown to man. Intended as a way for site administrators to share information, they have become MUCH more than just an adjacent technical warehouse.
Many of you can attest to the different aspects of this medium's evolution. Many of you have witnessed all it's incarnations? Like it or not, you are the epitome of what bulletin boards have become. The many links others provide have become your primary information source. The spammers have become your commercial interruption. The trolls have become your mortal enemies. The regulars have become your brothers, your friends, and your protagonist. Nick names and handles have become real people to some of you, (albeit untrue in the physical sense) they in fact, are real to you. In many cases handles have so affected the user, that the handle becomes the real person. Their literal life and ability to interact in the physical world are affected by their internet handle. They have, unknowingly, become their internet personas.
I am not writing this as an information thesis on the phenomenon. Nor am I inducing deflammatory responses from a "know-it-all" perspective. Real or imagined, this is, my take on the internet bb and it's parallels with the human condition.
I am very interested in your take on this bulletin board and how it has morphed into your reality, if at all? I would like to know if it has affected your judgement or time usage priorities?
A veritable plethora of you live on this board and are fiercely loyal to some personas, while others despise some personas, as much as a human can despise another. I want to hear your take on this? Your ideas? Anything you would care to share about your experiences including opinion, fact, hearsay or innuendo.
I will warn you this is research based and I am apt to quote some remarks. If so, the board name, and even the persona will remain anonymous.

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 04:46 PM
I am not a TROLL :p and this is my real name and this is what I like doing when im not boating and surfing for porn :eek: ......( . )( . ).......

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 07:26 PM
I am not a TROLL :p and this is my real name and this is what I like doing when im not boating and surfing for porn :eek: ......( . )( . ).......
and............he's not a chick :wink:

Mrs. HOOTER SLED
11-26-2004, 07:34 PM
No he is'nt.............and where the hell did this guy come from????? :confused: Just curious :D

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 07:35 PM
No he is'nt.............and where the hell did this guy come from????? :confused: Just curious :D
looks like Canda in the background, behind the paper bag.... :2purples:

Poster X
11-26-2004, 08:11 PM
Does it matter where I am from? This is legitimate curiosity over an intriguing communication source. Bulletin boards changed everything. Before this... there was nothing like it. This type of literal real time world wide communication never existed. It may be bigger than the pony express in the long run? You are at the threshhold of how people will learn. How people will meet. How they will plan their lives. Do not think this "mere" bulletin board phenomenon will not change the way things are done from now on. In China they have already enacted legislation to inhibit the freedom of thought bulletin boards encourage. Great writers will come of this. Charaterizations will be world famous. And here you are... at the beginning. That's worth something. Make good use of it. Actually, you are. Kudo's.

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:13 PM
Don't ya think Ham radio was the first bulletin board? ;)
and we are kinda in a state of shock as our rep points have just been taken away...... :D

Dr. Eagle
11-26-2004, 08:15 PM
Don't ya think Ham radio was the first bulletin board? ;)
and we are kinda in a state of shock as our rep points have just been taken away...... :D
Probably the coffee clatch.... :D

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 08:16 PM
and............he's not a chick :wink: Thanks for throwing that in there I forgot :D ...........( . )( . ).....

Havasu Hangin'
11-26-2004, 08:16 PM
Does it matter where I am from?
Surely someone of you intelect has figured out that the bulletin board community (like society) is wary of outsiders.
And please...don't call me "Shirley" (http://www.moviewavs.com/Movies/Airplane/surely.wav).

Sleek-Jet
11-26-2004, 08:17 PM
Don't ya think Ham radio was the first bulletin board? ;)
and we are kinda in a state of shock as our rep points have just been taken away...... :D
Can I get a liscense plate with my screen name on it??? :D

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:18 PM
Dude, I was typing messages on Star Trek BBS back in the 90's when my kids were in diapers :eek:
(I'm a geek, aren't I) :(

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:19 PM
Can I get a liscense plate with my screen name on it??? :D
are ya teasing me about my speeeling? :wink:

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 08:20 PM
No he is'nt.............and where the hell did this guy come from????? :confused: Just curious :D I think he from the IRS, finding ways to tax more! They could make a killing on message forums.........( . )( . )........... :smile: Oh, I think they come from hell.

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 08:21 PM
Dude, I was typing messages on Star Trek BBS back in the 90's when my kids were in diapers :eek:
(I'm a geek, aren't I) :( Okay , yes you are but one with.......( . )( . ),s thats special :D

Sleek-Jet
11-26-2004, 08:22 PM
are ya teasing me about my speeeling? :wink:
No, I was poking fun at the Ham Radio peeps.
You know, the guys driving a 1985 Toyota station wagon with the huge freaking whip antenna's with plates that say "K0EC22" on them and a bumper sticker that says "SSB operators do it with amplitude"...

Poster X
11-26-2004, 08:22 PM
All bulletin boards are wary of outsiders. Without exception. Just as it is inevitable that you will fall in with a group in real life, it is true on any bulletin board. There is no proper or improper way to introduce oneself. The suspicion would be the same? The traditional "newbie" thread invokes no more trust than an "out there" thread like this one. We will either agree on the topic, or disagree. It is all so simple. Time builds trust. Nothing else.

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:25 PM
No, I was poking fun at the Ham Radio peeps.
You know, the guys driving a 1985 Toyota station wagon with the huge freaking whip antenna's with plates that say "K0EC22" on them and a bumper sticker that says "SSB operators do it with amplitude"...
Yes, some of my friends have KB6JRA on their license plate...lol :D
and those antennas are for transmitter hunting (Yagi's) :wink:

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:28 PM
Okay , yes you are but one with.......( . )( . ),s thats special :D
sweetie, I had to be the one to break this to ya, but most girls have
(.) (.) <-----------my size
LOL :clover:

Jbb
11-26-2004, 08:31 PM
RD Sux...... :D

Kachina26
11-26-2004, 08:31 PM
and............he's not a chick :wink:
Shut up, you're lying! Really? Oh, I'm sooo grossed out now. After all those PM's :2purples:

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:32 PM
Don't judge LOVE :wink:

Kachina26
11-26-2004, 08:32 PM
Can I get a liscense plate with my screen name on it??? :D
Sure, why not?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/502/1284Avatar-med.jpg
man, I'm pathetic! But in my defense, it was for my boat. The screen name came after.

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:34 PM
I don't have a pic, but our boat trailer license plate says........Skream :D :clover:
(it's the name of our boat) ;)

Kachina26
11-26-2004, 08:36 PM
If you look real close, mine also says "Moyr" it's another nickname I have.

Havasu Hangin'
11-26-2004, 08:36 PM
All bulletin boards are wary of outsiders.
So admittedly...you have a tough row to hoe. I will add that it is even tougher to come into a community and attempt to strike up a conversation which really has very little to do with what brought the community together...
...such as coming on a boating forum to discuss the meduim for social interaction? :notam:
The question will inevitably be...what kind of boat do you have? Where do you boat?
Yes...time will tell.

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 08:39 PM
All bulletin boards are wary of outsiders. Without exception. Just as it is inevitable that you will fall in with a group in real life, it is true on any bulletin board. There is no proper or improper way to introduce oneself. The suspicion would be the same? The traditional "newbie" thread invokes no more trust than an "out there" thread like this one. We will either agree on the topic, or disagree. It is all so simple. Time builds trust. Nothing else.
That is why I came in on my own name..real life! I have had no problem with meetin people out side the Internet Boating Forum also! If you tell it how you see it and live with it, you told the truth..live with it! I treat newbies way better than when I started this stuff, it's not so simple either..disagree and you have how many on your ass? Actions build trust, nothing else! I like flamming people, don't know why. But it isn't the good people I go for it's the anal one's. I know im anal sometimes also, but I live with it! Oh and Time, thats what we have lots of!......( . )( . ).......

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 08:39 PM
Time builds trust. Nothing else.
Well, I don't trust you! I won't until you take the bag off your head! I'd be happy to assist!!! :D

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:39 PM
So admittedly...you have a tough row to hoe. I will add that it is even tougher to come into a community and attempt to strike up a conversation which really has very little to do with what brought the community together...
...such as coming on a boating forum to discuss the meduim for social interaction? :notam:
The question will inevitably be...what kind of boat do you have? Where do you boat?
Yes...time will tell.
and then Tom Brown will want to see your tits, or your girlfriends tits....
I would like to see a pic of your boat...........
:D

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 08:41 PM
Shut up, you're lying! Really? Oh, I'm sooo grossed out now. After all those PM's :2purples:
I told you and you wouldn't stop :p ........( . )( . ).......

Dr. Eagle
11-26-2004, 08:42 PM
and then Tom Brown will want to see your tits, or your girlfriends tits....
I would like to see a pic of your boat...........
:D
YOu want to see their boat's tits?

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:43 PM
YOu want to see their boat's tits?
no............
I would like to see a picture of your boat................. :rolleyes:
lol :D silly Dr. boats don't have tits........(tires do) :rollside:

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 08:44 PM
and then Tom Brown will want to see your tits, or your girlfriends tits....
I would like to see a pic of your boat...........
:D
Deb, thats me that wants to see all the .............( . )( . ),s! :D

likeFATHERlikeSON3
11-26-2004, 08:46 PM
All bulletin boards are wary of outsiders. Without exception. Just as it is inevitable that you will fall in with a group in real life, it is true on any bulletin board. There is no proper or improper way to introduce oneself. The suspicion would be the same? The traditional "newbie" thread invokes no more trust than an "out there" thread like this one. We will either agree on the topic, or disagree. It is all so simple. Time builds trust. Nothing else.
WTF? :confused:

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:49 PM
Deb, thats me that wants to see all the .............( . )( . ),s! :D
Yeah, I know, but when I first joined, it was like the first thing he said to me! :rolleyes:
:D

51FIDDY
11-26-2004, 08:51 PM
[QUOTE=Poster X] Nick names and handles have become real people to some of you, (albeit untrue in the physical sense) they in fact, are real to you. In many cases handles have so affected the user, that the handle becomes the real person. Their literal life and ability to interact in the physical world are affected by their internet handle. They have, unknowingly, become their internet personas.[QUOTE]
So, during your inquiry as to the ongoings of everyday people reaching out and connecting with others worldwide, have you in fact become "Poster X?" The daring researcher who secretly analyzes the spewing forth from the masses. NEWSFLASH, when doing research on apes, do you think they go up and ask the apes why they eat bananas? Now that you bring up the philosophical preponderance of why it is, that we engage in this mindless banter, maybe we should join in on your research. I've always wanted to be a nice person, maybe I should change my handle to Mr. Nice Guy, and see if I "unknowingly" become nice. I will let you know how that comes out. Should I address that to Mr. CIA? or just to the socially inept idiot who can't figure out why people yearn to connect with like-minded individuals with common interests.
Have a day, freak. :lightsabe :devil:

Poster X
11-26-2004, 08:54 PM
So admittedly...you have a tough row to hoe. I will add that it is even tougher to come into a community and attempt to strike up a conversation which really has very little to do with what brought the community together...
...such as coming on a boating forum to discuss the meduim for social interaction? :notam:
The question will inevitably be...what kind of boat do you have? Where do you boat?
Yes...time will tell.
What brings any community together is interaction. That interaction can be for safety, morality, commerce and a host of other things. What interests me is not why these communities came together. That's another story. I am interested in what they have become. And what they one day... will be? Every bulletin board has a personality. I do not want (nor expect) them to all be the same. Much like a town? Each is different, with it's own traditions and interests. The fact, not many has anything to say on the subject of this vehicle, speaks volumes. I am not insulted or dissuaded by the thread drift. That "drift" is the personality of this board. To an outsider it might seem as if it is just inane banter. To me it's a group of birds flocking together to defend themselves from a hunter. Or a mother bear leading a predator away from the cubs. I think it's fascinating. Of course...it could just be inane banter?
:D
Anthropology is seeking to understand and learn, that includes human lifestyle affected by the internet explosion of bulletin boards.. If it doesn't interest you then by all means... feel free to ignore. I am fine either way. It's just a subject. No need to get your panties in a wad about it.

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 08:56 PM
What brings any community together is interaction. That interaction can be for safety, morality, commerce and a host of other things. What interests me is not why these communities came together. That's another story. I am interested in what they have become. And what they one day... will be? Every bulletin board has a personality. I do not want (nor expect0 them to all be the same. Much like a town? Each is different, with it's own traditions and interests. The fact, not many has anything to say on the subject of this vehicle, speaks volumes. I am not insulted or dissuaded by the thread drift. That "drift" is the personality of this board. To an outsider it might seem as if it is just inane banter. To me it's a group of birds flocking together to defend themselves from a hunter. Or a mother bear leading a predator away from the cubs. I think it's fascinating. Of course...it could just be inane banter?
:D
does that mean you don't have a boat?!? :2purples:

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 08:57 PM
[QUOTE=Poster X] Nick names and handles have become real people to some of you, (albeit untrue in the physical sense) they in fact, are real to you. In many cases handles have so affected the user, that the handle becomes the real person. Their literal life and ability to interact in the physical world are affected by their internet handle. They have, unknowingly, become their internet personas.[QUOTE]
So, during your inquiry as to the ongoings of everyday people reaching out and connecting with others worldwide, have you in fact become "Poster X?" The daring researcher who secretly analyzes the spewing forth from the masses. NEWSFLASH, when doing research on apes, do you think they go up and ask the apes why they eat bananas? Now that you bring up the philosophical preponderance of why it is, that we engage in this mindless banter, maybe we should join in on your research. I've always wanted to be a nice person, maybe I should change my handle to Mr. Nice Guy, and see if I "unknowingly" become nice. I will let you know how that comes out. Should I address that to Mr. CIA? or just to the socially inept idiot who can't figure out why people yearn to connect with like-minded individuals with common interests.
Have a day, freak. :lightsabe :devil:
I have never laughed my ass off that hard :D ..........( . )( . )..........

51FIDDY
11-26-2004, 08:57 PM
What brings any community together is interaction. That interaction can be for safety, morality, commerce and a host of other things. What interests me is not why these communities came together. That's another story. I am interested in what they have become. And what they one day... will be? Every bulletin board has a personality. I do not want (nor expect0 them to all be the same. Much like a town? Each is different, with it's own traditions and interests. The fact, not many has anything to say on the subject of this vehicle, speaks volumes. I am not insulted or dissuaded by the thread drift. That "drift" is the personality of this board. To an outsider it might seem as if it is just inane banter. To me it's a group of birds flocking together to defend themselves from a hunter. Or a mother bear leading a predator away from the cubs. I think it's fascinating. Of course...it could just be inane banter?
:D
so....you're a hunter now? maybe you should change your handle. we're having a hard time keeping track of who you really are.

mike37
11-26-2004, 08:58 PM
OH!!! shit I think we are just a bunch of lab rats can it be
we are part of some experiment
and the proper way to come on to hot boat its to introduce your self have pics of your boat and you girl friend

Poster X
11-26-2004, 09:01 PM
For the record I have a boat and a girlfriend. Well, a wife. But she's like a girlfriend. Do you only talk to people with boats? I assumed by the size of this site there would be some mixing. Boats come and go. There ARE times I am not a boat owner. At those times should I not be allowed to post?

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 09:03 PM
I like boats.................. ;)
No, it's just if you had lurked here for awhile (done some research) you would have noticed that most people log on as a newbie, they are welcomed, they show boat and some ba-boobie pics, and they join in the conversations. We get to know them. It's all about trust. Then we meet you at OP6 and either buy ya a beer or not........ ;)
You don't really blend, do ya? :D

Havasu Hangin'
11-26-2004, 09:06 PM
Of course...it could just be inane banter?
:D
I'd lean more toward the "inanane banter" :wink: ...but you're right about one thing- each board has it's own personality.
This board used to be very ruthless. The old software allowed posting under anonymity, which is a dangerous mix (as in real life). It's mellowed a little in it's old age (and software upgrades), but like real life, there is drama.
Human nature, I guess.
I will say that this board is closer than others I belong to. Many of us spend time in the real world together on a regular basis, and use this board just as much as communication tool as a social interaction medium.

mike37
11-26-2004, 09:06 PM
For the record I have a boat and a girlfriend. Well, a wife. But she's like a girlfriend. Do you only talk to people with boats? I assumed by the size of this site there would be some mixing. Boats come and go. There ARE times I am not a boat owner. At those times should I not be allowed to post?
you don't have very good skill's at learning about people
your approach is way off
so I think your a big fat faker

Mrs.Racer277
11-26-2004, 09:07 PM
OH!!! shit I think we are just a bunch of lab rats can it be
we are part of some experiment
and the proper way to come on to hot boat its to introduce your self have pics of your boat and you girl friend
Hey guys 51fiddy is a friend of mine and all is good. :D
As far as Mr.X he can take a hike (poser) and kiss my a$$.

Poster X
11-26-2004, 09:09 PM
I've never been much of a blender. :D
Every village needs an idiot and an outsider. It's checks and balances. I can be both. There are those that need to oppress. It's a male genetic deficency. Like a ball, I bounce right back. If I worried about what people thought of a nickname I just made up to discuss the anthropological impact of bb's, it wouldn't show very strong character. Now would it?

mike37
11-26-2004, 09:10 PM
Hey guys 51fiddy is a friend of mine and all is good. :D
As far as Mr.X he can take a hike (poser) and kiss my a$$.
51fiddy is cool its the X guy that is bugin me

mike37
11-26-2004, 09:12 PM
I've never been much of a blender. :D
Every village needs an idiot and an outsider. It's checks and balances. I can be both. There are those that need to oppress. It's a male genetic deficency. Like a ball, I bounce right back. If I worried about what people thought of a nickname I just made up to discuss the anthropological impact of bb's, it wouldn't show very strong character. Now would it?
who you talkin to your self :confused:

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 09:12 PM
K,
so what was your question? ;)

Poster X
11-26-2004, 09:17 PM
Many of you are assuming I have an alterior or maybe even nefarious motive for asking these questions? Nothing could be farther from the truth. I was interested in how this subject would be received. I will write about it, but only as an example of the metamorphosis of internet communication. I have never intentionally misused information nor have I spun facts in the past. There are people who are years behind you in this medium. My job is to explain it to them in such a way as to create more interest. Not to make fun of those that now participate. Lighten up. At least I am not pretending to be one of you, and then using information I received inappropriately to harm you or misrepresent you. it's an interesting topic worthy of a good article.

KACHINA KEN
11-26-2004, 09:19 PM
Thanks for throwing that in there I forgot :D ...........( . )( . ).....
When i first met you I thought you were a lezbo, I think I may have even called you sweetie once, eeeewwwwwww :jawdrop:

51FIDDY
11-26-2004, 09:20 PM
I've never been much of a blender. :D
Every village needs an idiot and an outsider. It's checks and balances. I can be both. There are those that need to oppress. It's a male genetic deficency. Like a ball, I bounce right back. If I worried about what people thought of a nickname I just made up to discuss the anthropological impact of bb's, it wouldn't show very strong character. Now would it?
Forgive me if I'm reading to far into your nonsensical jargon (oooo, Happy learned a big word!), but isn't your interest in "nicknames" one of the main reasons you started this thread?
By the way, what the hell does "Well, a wife. But she's like a girlfriend" mean? How the hell are you going to figure out why we are on the BBs and you don't even understand your own life?
And for one final clarification, I also think you are a big fat faker.

Havasu Hangin'
11-26-2004, 09:21 PM
At least I am not pretending to be one of you, and then using information I received inappropriately to harm you or misrepresent you.
I guess you should be warned that the members are wary of newbies because in the past, some members have created "alter egos" simply to flame and troll.
A tough row to hoe.

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 09:21 PM
Ok, :D
How can we help you?
( good luck with your paper. )
P.S. stay away from the Bench Races section until ya get your "sea legs" ;)

mike37
11-26-2004, 09:22 PM
Many of you are assuming I have an alterior or maybe even nefarious motive for asking these questions? Nothing could be farther from the truth. I was interested in how this subject would be received. I will write about it, but only as an example of the metamorphosis of internet communication. I have never intentionally misused information nor have I spun facts in the past. There are people who are years behind you in this medium. My job is to explain it to them in such a way as to create more interest. Not to make fun of those that now participate. Lighten up. At least I am not pretending to be one of you, and then using information I received inappropriately to harm you or misrepresent you. it's an interesting topic worthy of a good article.
you talkin to the hole forum or just one person you wont be able to teach
any one if you cant do it right your self

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 09:23 PM
I remember the days of 40 column screens and 300 baud modems. I tried hanging around a couple of BBS systems but found them to be a waste of time and didn't bother much with it until the FidoNet came around.
The difference with Fido based boards was that we could request files from the backbone and they would arive in two or three days, depending on how far they had to come. Back then, FidoNet boards were a co-op that would elect a local gateway system and the file requests would go to the gateway system which would forward them to the backbone, and then the files would return during the next communication cycle. Backbone communication only happened once a night because of the LD costs.
It was the early days of shareware and actually, the system worked pretty well.
That was back in the days of "Relay". We could use one of the computer labs at the University to chat real time with people around the world. There was horrible lag, of course. The system we had connected to that network was a PDP 11/70 and it had about a dozen DecWriter IIs connected. :D
WAIS, graphics, music... it all seemed 100 years away back then.
Now days, these groups are rich with media and people's personalities can really come through. They are so much more convenient and fun to use that I prefer ***boat entertainment to most garbage that comes on TV. It's cool to be able to help people out, get help, and occasionally meet interesting people from the forums.
Great post, Poster X. :cool:

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 09:24 PM
I guess you should be warned that the members are wary of newbies because in the past, some members have created "alter egos" simply to flame and troll.
WTF? :confused:
BTW, HH... I know it's you. :D

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 09:25 PM
Do you remember programing computers with punch cards? :idea:
Early 80's ;)

Havasu Hangin'
11-26-2004, 09:26 PM
WTF? :confused:
BTW, HH... I know it's you. :D
Two times in one night Brown...
:D

Poster X
11-26-2004, 09:28 PM
My wife is like a girlfriend because we still enjoy dating and spending time together. What is it I am faking? My intitial post represented the fact of my research. It is true. My quest (as it were) is to discuss how bb's have become a part of your daily regimen and if it has (in fact) become a bigger part of your life than you realize. if so, how does that affect your real life? I would suspect people have become so involved that their personal lives have suffered to a degree? i hope I do not hear many stories to that effect? I would rather hear stories about how careers were affected for the better, and how life long friendships were created or couples met and became lifemates. I would be interested in humor. Expectations are going to precede a meeting. There must be some funny stories there? Say whatever you like. Or do not say anything at all? All actions tells a story and my interest is the same.

Dr. Eagle
11-26-2004, 09:30 PM
This suspiciously reminds me of a Seinfeld episode when Jerry and George act like they are gay and an article gets written about it in The New York Times...
COULD THERE BE AN ALTERIOR MOTIVE???? :D

mike37
11-26-2004, 09:32 PM
My wife is like a girlfriend because we still enjoy dating and spending time together. What is it I am faking? My intitial post represented the fact of my research. It is true. My quest (as it were) is to discuss how bb's have become a part of your daily regimen and if it has (in fact) become a bigger part of your life than you realize. if so, how does that affect your real life? I would suspect people have become so involved that their personal lives have suffered to a degree? i hope I do not hear many stories to that effect? I would rather hear stories about how careers were affected for the better, and how life long friendships were created or couples met and became lifemates. I would be interested in humor. Expectations are going to precede a meeting. There must be some funny stories there? Say whatever you like. Or do not say anything at all? All actions tells a story and my interest is the same.
you can start by reading the current post in each category

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 09:32 PM
I'm confused.................. :confused:

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 09:34 PM
Do you remember programing computers with punch cards? :idea:
Early 80's ;)
Punched cards were on the way out in the early 80s. DEC used to use paper tape (a long roll of paper with a bunch of punched holes in it).
In one of the CS classes I took, we had to write a bunch of device drivers for a PDP system that would read a card stack, write it out to paper tape, read the tape and then write the message to disk, then tape, and then print the message. It was pretty cool but some fuktard ran off with all the EOF cards and our card punch had broken down a couple of semesters before and they decided not to repair it.
Back in the early 80s, my brother was working in an IT shop where they had converted entirely to hard disk. Holy cow... that was impressive. :cool:

Poster X
11-26-2004, 09:36 PM
Tom Brown. I appreciate your feedback. Fidonet was before my time, but I have come across examples of it many times while researching this subject. Here is a link you might appreciate http://www.computerbits.com/archive/1996/0500/wire9605.html
An anthropologist in Los Angeles deduces that bulletin boards such as this one have convoluted and ruined the medium. It's articles such as his that create misconceptions about the medium. Just because it started as an information resource does not mean it has to stay there? If guys like that were in charge we would never had got the Jeep or the CB radio.

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 09:38 PM
Punched cards were on the way out in the early 80s. DEC used to use paper tape (a long roll of paper with a bunch of punched holes in it).
In one of the CS classes I took, we had to write a bunch of device drivers for a PDP system that would read a card stack, write it out to paper tape, read the tape and then write the message to disk, then tape, and then print the message. It was pretty cool but some fuktard ran off with all the EOF cards and our card punch had broken down a couple of semesters before and they decided not to repair it.
Back in the early 80s, my brother was working in an IT shop where they had converted entirely to hard disk. Holy cow... that was impressive. :cool:
Not at Orange Coast College, we used punch cards to program our computer, it was a pain, because if you did ONE wrong, you had to start all over.....I remember feeding them in and waiting for them to come out.....
Do you remember the big "cake" like disks? I worked with some of those in the mid to late 80's :D

Dr. Eagle
11-26-2004, 09:41 PM
Punched cards were on the way out in the early 80s. DEC used to use paper tape (a long roll of paper with a bunch of punched holes in it).
In one of the CS classes I took, we had to write a bunch of device drivers for a PDP system that would read a card stack, write it out to paper tape, read the tape and then write the message to disk, then tape, and then print the message. It was pretty cool but some fuktard ran off with all the EOF cards and our card punch had broken down a couple of semesters before and they decided not to repair it.
Back in the early 80s, my brother was working in an IT shop where they had converted entirely to hard disk. Holy cow... that was impressive. :cool:
You could always tell who the geeks were at our high school. They were the ones walking around with a pile of IBM punch cards all rubber banded together...
FORTRAN... that was the language we used to write programs in... :idea:

Poster X
11-26-2004, 09:42 PM
Here is punchcard hell Debbola.
http://www-8.ibm.com/au/70years/more_detail/1953.html

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 09:44 PM
wow!
glad I'm not a ludite :D

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 09:44 PM
Not at Orange Coast College...
Yeah. We had them at the University of Regina until about 1990 but they were pretty much gone from any computing center with a budget long before then.
The UofR used to get hand-me-down computers from industry so it was mostly pretty old stuff. They still do, but not exclusively.

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 09:58 PM
I don't like the way you approached this subject. Why couldn't you just tell us who you are, settle in...then hit us with being lab rats???
Obviously the internet has proven an amazing avenue to meeting others. I've met physically met many of my friends via Yahoo Messenger. I've also discovered jobs thru Monster. None of this would have been possible in the past. Forums are just another way to meet others with the same interest. Yes, as time passes, you get to know them as friends and typically meet them at gatherings. Do I feel like I'm wasting my time here...No. These are not just usernames, these are real people. Some we'll never meet because they live too far away, but they are my friends nevertheless. Of course this trust is built overtime. We have been thru births, deaths, new cars, lost jobs, ...you name it. Not much different than than the same concern you would have with your fellow neighbors that live on your block. The only difference is we’re connected thru copper wire. In a sense, we are a community brought together by common interests. No, you don't have to own a boat...just appreciate the lifestyle. I moved here from Denver and quickly found there was nothing fun to do in this town....until I found the river. It changed my life. You know that feeling you get when you’re floating down the river, watching the sunset? Or going mach 10 with your hair flyin' everywhere, feeling the wind in your face and watching the amazing scenery around you? I call it my therapy.
I still don't like being a lab rat....I want to know what all this will be used for. I want to know who you are. I don't like strangers! :mad: It's kinda creepy!

Poster X
11-26-2004, 10:17 PM
I'm not likely to publish my name address and phone number on the internet. We aren't that civilized on the internet yet? Although you are suspicious please remember, I know none of you either? I have already met with blatant hostility that I feel was unprovoked? Such is life, I guess? I thought it was an intersting topic for an article. I have seen many articles on the subject but none approach it from the posters perspective. I want people to know the humanity behind the verbiage so casually summed up as... a bb. My wife thought it to be a grand idea to seek out a few popular forums and approach the subject. So I did. Of the three boards I approached, this one is by FAR the most untrusting and hostile? It was explained to me that someone has changed their nickname for the purpose of bashing you. That explains it. I feel it is more than just that, but I can accept the explanation.
As for me. I am a sometimes writer. I am what's called, a free lance journalist. Not necessarily a great one, but one none the less. I live in Texas and Louisiana and also have a family home in Mississippi. I spend a great deal of time in Scottsdale Az for reasons I cannot divulge in an open forum. I have partied extensively on lake Havasu and the Colorado River. I also go to Lake Mead on a semi regular basis. I have a 16 year old daughter who is driving me nuts. She's a Goth. I was a staff writer for The Atlantic Journal and Texas Monthly Magazines. I cut my teeth in the newspaper business at seventeen while working for the Clarendon Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi. I do "other things" to supplement my living and am a life long boater. Feel better?

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 10:21 PM
Whew!! I feel MUCH BETTER!!! THANKS!!! :D
So are you gonna come out and party with us?
Our next "meeting" will be at the parade of lights. You up for it??? :D

Poster X
11-26-2004, 10:25 PM
My next trip to Scottsdale is in January. My objective is as much Indian casino Texas Hold 'Em as I can possibly squeeze in. You are more than welcome to come play with us. Metaphorically speaking. :D

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 10:30 PM
My next trip to Scottsdale is in January. My objective is as much Indian casino Texas Hold 'Em as I can possibly squeeze in. You are more than welcome to come play with us. Metaphorically speaking. :D
I LOVE Scottsdale!!! So January it is! I met the Greenbay Packers there a few years ago. And I must say...they were LARGE!!! :eek: :D
I love to watch poker too! I suck at playin' it. :rolleyes: It's funner watching others loose their money than me loosing my own! LOL!!!
(You'll notice my English sucks! Just ignore it...you'll get used to it after awhile.)
Cheers ~RK :D

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 10:31 PM
When i first met you I thought you were a lezbo, I think I may have even called you sweetie once, eeeewwwwwww :jawdrop:
Pervert!.........( . )( . ).......... :D

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 10:34 PM
Pervert!.........( . )( . ).......... :D
Aren't we all? :confused: Well...except the X guy that is. ;)

Poster X
11-26-2004, 10:36 PM
What I do not donate to Shreveports economy I will surely save to influx the Scottsdale casino fund. Excuse my syntax. It is equally deplorable. :wink:

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 10:39 PM
Your research has ended, we are normal...you suck! Take it to the plains and study goats............( . )( . )........ :D

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 10:40 PM
Aren't we all? :confused: Well...except the X guy that is. ;)
We are in a good way, that isn't!..............( . )( . )........ :D

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 10:42 PM
Kim, you know we are the ones that wear the white jackets!
Be nice to the "normal guy"!! :D
Am I gonna have to put your jacket back on??? (RK, tapping her paws.)
If you nice, I'll use the whip! :crossx: :D

Scream
11-26-2004, 10:43 PM
I am very interested in your take on this bulletin board and how it has morphed into your reality, if at all? I would like to know if it has affected your judgement or time usage priorities?
LMAO, This is the best part of this thread IMO.
Scream <--loosing all judgment of time usage.

Squirtin Thunder
11-26-2004, 10:45 PM
Kim, you know we are the ones that wear the white jackets!
Be nice to the "normal guy"!! :D
Am I gonna have to put your jacket back on??? (RK, tapping her paws.)
If you nice, I'll use the whip! :crossx: :D
Oh please do !!

Kim Hanson
11-26-2004, 10:47 PM
Kim, you know we are the ones that wear the white jackets!
Be nice to the "normal guy"!! :D
Am I gonna have to put your jacket back on??? (RK, tapping her paws.)
If you nice, I'll use the whip! :crossx: :D
I don't like whips, so I will be bad........( . )( . )............ :idea: :coffeycup

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 10:48 PM
Perhaps Poster X should invoke the right of Parlay, so as not to be harmed while amongst us pirates.......arggggg!!! :crossx:

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 10:50 PM
Perhaps Poster X should invoke the right of Parlay...
Why do you say that, Captain Deb?

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 10:51 PM
:D
Actually, the're more like guide lines :D ............

Rexone
11-26-2004, 10:53 PM
Your research has ended, we are normal...you suck! Take it to the plains and study goats............( . )( . )........ :D
Kim remind me never to hire you as my PR guy lol.
Welcome to the forum Mr x

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 10:55 PM
Kim remind me never to hire you as my PR guy lol.
Kim does have a certain flair. :D

Rexone
11-26-2004, 10:56 PM
Tom where are your rep points. :confused:

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 10:58 PM
I don't know. :idea:
I recall getting in an argument with Havasu Hangin' and then poof. :confused:

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 10:59 PM
Ya, know I have a photograph of Havasu Hangin.............. :idea:

Rexone
11-26-2004, 10:59 PM
I don't know. :idea:
I recall getting in an argument with Havasu Hangin' and then poof. :confused:
Looks like he nailed everyone. Glad I wasn't online. :jawdrop:

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 11:00 PM
Go ahead and post it. I'm sure he won't mind. :D

Dr. Eagle
11-26-2004, 11:00 PM
Kim does have a certain flair. :D
Flair or FLARE?... :sqeyes:

Debbolas
11-26-2004, 11:01 PM
Go ahead and post it. I'm sure he won't mind. :D
Well, I don't know.............. :idea:

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 11:01 PM
I don't like whips, so I will be bad........( . )( . )............ :idea: :coffeycup
Hmmm...ok, a tounge lashing??? :idea: :skull:

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 11:03 PM
Well, I don't know.............. :idea:
Deb, he's payin' me $20 per week not to post mine that I have of him! :D

Poster X
11-26-2004, 11:03 PM
Life is research. It all goes in the vault. I am subject motivated. I would hardly criticize the vast amount of idle chatter but it really isn't my thing. If I have a point or interest I aspire to explore it or relate it. Confucious said, "you no likey --- then take a hikey."

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 11:04 PM
:D
Actually, the're more like guide lines :D ............
LMAO!!! :D Arrrrr Matey!!!

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 11:04 PM
Flair or FLARE?... :sqeyes:
Flare - To burn with an unsteady or waving flame.
Indeed. http://www.***boat.com/ubb/icons/icon3.gif

RiverKitty
11-26-2004, 11:05 PM
Life is research. It all goes in the vault. I am subject motivated. I would hardly criticize the vast amount of idle chatter but it really isn't my thing. If I have a point or interest I aspire to explore it or relate it. Confucious said, "you no likey --- then take a hikey."
Oh sorry. This is what we call a "thread hi-jack".
Are you still doin' research, eh? :confused: :D

Tom Brown
11-26-2004, 11:06 PM
Life is research. It all goes in the vault.
You should do a paper on a nightmare I had.
In the nightmare, I have a hernia. It ends up strangulating and I wake up in a cold sweat to find that my underwear is bisecting my nuts.

Dr. Eagle
11-26-2004, 11:06 PM
Flare - To burn with an unsteady or waving flame.
Indeed. http://www.***boat.com/ubb/icons/icon3.gif
Exactly why I did it in RED...
:D :hammer2:

Rexone
11-26-2004, 11:08 PM
"you no likey --- then take a hikey."
That would make a good sig line for you mr x :smile:

KACHINA KEN
11-27-2004, 02:39 AM
Pervert!.........( . )( . ).......... :D
Well besides that............. :p

Tahiti350
11-27-2004, 03:52 AM
AS a newbie myself, I would have to agree that it takes time to build up any trust and to be taken seriously as a poster, not a player. I've been onboard this forum for about a week, and have made a few connections in my local area (Pacific NW). They are glad to see another "***boater" hit the board, and, hopefully, hit the water this sumer. No one here knows me from Adam, yet they have responded to my ignorant (unknowing) questions with style and grace all there own, and some even gave real answers :hammerhea .
Hopefully, with time, I will find a recognizable place in the pack, and more importantly, be know on sight, and welcomed, on the water. The boat is the extention of the self, much like a car. To some it's transportation, a way to the means, to others it's an open canvas to express themselves on, to others (me :messedup: ) it's a method to feed the madness. My boat's not a show stopper, and will never be a drag boat, but it's fast enough to get the adrenaline shot that I can't get in the world of "proper behavior".
"X", if that is your real name, you could get a similar response by walking into the local Starbuck's and just sitting down a a table and trying to join the conversation. Most people are naturally apprehensive with strangers, it's in our genetics, much like beating the undesirables with sticks until they leave :hammer2: . Any good research takes time to get to the true facts, so, sit back, warm up your fingers and, if you're feeling lucky, take a step into the "Benchracer" forum. Iv'e lurked, but I'm not sticking my neck out there just yet.
GaryB> Tahiti350

Sane Asylum
11-27-2004, 04:32 AM
does that mean you don't have a boat?!? :2purples:
LMFAO........... :D :D

Sleek-Jet
11-27-2004, 04:36 AM
You are all a figment of my immagination...

Sane Asylum
11-27-2004, 04:37 AM
Do you remember programing computers with punch cards? :idea:
Early 80's ;)
Yes......Yes I do. And that's enough..............with the "remember how old you really are"....

DansBlown73Nordic
11-27-2004, 05:25 AM
Maybe Mr X could post a picture of his wifes TITS to kinda loosen things up... :eat:

Rod-64
11-27-2004, 05:47 AM
The Unknown Comic called.....................he wants his bag back! :D

MagicMtnDan
11-27-2004, 06:30 AM
Does it matter where I am from? This is legitimate curiosity over an intriguing communication source. Bulletin boards changed everything. Before this... there was nothing like it. This type of literal real time world wide communication never existed. It may be bigger than the pony express in the long run? You are at the threshhold of how people will learn. How people will meet. How they will plan their lives. Do not think this "mere" bulletin board phenomenon will not change the way things are done from now on. In China they have already enacted legislation to inhibit the freedom of thought bulletin boards encourage. Great writers will come of this. Charaterizations will be world famous. And here you are... at the beginning. That's worth something. Make good use of it. Actually, you are. Kudo's.
This bag-headed guy's posts reminds me of "God's." Have you noticed how bag-guy and God are never on the Sandbar at the same time?
I did some online research on this guy and found some pics:
His dog:
http://www.petcaretips.net/ashamed_dog.jpg
As a boy riding his bike:
http://webpages.csus.edu/~sac94346/Gabe.JPG
Pic of his sister:
http://j-walkblog.com/blog/images1/paperbag.jpg
His favorite porn pic (uh-oh):
http://logo.cafepress.com/6/394606.jpg
An old pic of him at a drag race:
http://www.dragracingonline.com/backdoor/images/LesWelch_Bag2.jpg

Havasu Hangin'
11-27-2004, 06:45 AM
This bag-headed guy's posts reminds me of "God's." Have you noticed how bag-guy and God are never on the Sandbar at the same time?
Damn, Dan...good catch. Are "God" and "River Pirate" alter egos of "Poster X", or visa versa?

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 08:05 AM
Kim remind me never to hire you as my PR guy lol.
Welcome to the forum Mr x Give me a shot, Im thinking I can help you with that catalog thing :D .........( . )( . )......

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 08:06 AM
Hmmm...ok, a tounge lashing??? :idea: :skull:
Im thinking now.........( . )( . )........... :D

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 08:09 AM
Life is research. It all goes in the vault. I am subject motivated. I would hardly criticize the vast amount of idle chatter but it really isn't my thing. If I have a point or interest I aspire to explore it or relate it. Confucious said, "you no likey --- then take a hikey."
Stick your thumb out, the next circus will pass through here any minute! You don't want to miss it :idea: ........( . )( . ).......They are looking for someone to jump through hoops and not catch fire, I say thats your calling :hammer2:

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 08:11 AM
Flare - To burn with an unsteady or waving flame.
Indeed. http://www.***boat.com/ubb/icons/icon3.gif
I am not unsteady either :p .........( . )( . ).........Maybe uncontrollable, but always steady :crossx:

Kachina26
11-27-2004, 08:30 AM
You should do a paper on a nightmare I had.
In the nightmare, I have a hernia. It ends up strangulating and I wake up in a cold sweat to find that my underwear is bisecting my nuts.
I can't stop laughing!!!!!! I just sent you some green for that one, since you lost yours.

Unforgiven
11-27-2004, 08:44 AM
looks like Canda in the background, behind the paper bag.... :2purples:
I think it's time we conduct background checks on the new peeps coming in...with a bag over his head.?..could it be TOM BROWN in disguise??? :jawdrop:

Unforgiven
11-27-2004, 08:46 AM
I am not unsteady either :p .........( . )( . ).........Maybe uncontrollable, but always steady :crossx:
Good Morning Kim....I take it Havasu Barney is down with you posting here...or is it too boring over there??? I do miss the Babe of the day pics :jawdrop:

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 09:02 AM
Good Morning Kim....I take it Havasu Barney is down with you posting here...or is it too boring over there??? I do miss the Babe of the day pics :jawdrop:
Morning and yes, it's still down..........( . )( . )......... :cry:

Unforgiven
11-27-2004, 09:08 AM
Morning and yes, it's still down..........( . )( . )......... :cry:
not down now...I got passed the firewall at work got to do a bit of posting.....BITE ME'S BACK!!!!!

hoolign
11-27-2004, 09:09 AM
Bulletin Boards in the last five years have become an amazing phenomenon. The first bulletin board appeared almost thirty years ago and, (as we see here) have evolved into a medium, previously unknown to man. Intended as a way for site administrators to share information, they have become MUCH more than just an adjacent technical warehouse.
Many of you can attest to the different aspects of this medium's evolution. Many of you have witnessed all it's incarnations? Like it or not, you are the epitome of what bulletin boards have become. The many links others provide have become your primary information source. The spammers have become your commercial interruption. The trolls have become your mortal enemies. The regulars have become your brothers, your friends, and your protagonist. Nick names and handles have become real people to some of you, (albeit untrue in the physical sense) they in fact, are real to you. In many cases handles have so affected the user, that the handle becomes the real person. Their literal life and ability to interact in the physical world are affected by their internet handle. They have, unknowingly, become their internet personas.
I am not writing this as an information thesis on the phenomenon. Nor am I inducing deflammatory responses from a "know-it-all" perspective. Real or imagined, this is, my take on the internet bb and it's parallels with the human condition.
I am very interested in your take on this bulletin board and how it has morphed into your reality, if at all? I would like to know if it has affected your judgement or time usage priorities?
A veritable plethora of you live on this board and are fiercely loyal to some personas, while others despise some personas, as much as a human can despise another. I want to hear your take on this? Your ideas? Anything you would care to share about your experiences including opinion, fact, hearsay or innuendo.
I will warn you this is research based and I am apt to quote some remarks. If so, the board name, and even the persona will remain anonymous.
Your not trying to get in on the annual Hot boat orgy are you?

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 09:09 AM
not down now...I got passed the firewall at work got to do a bit of posting.....BITE ME'S BACK!!!!!
I will try again.........( . )( . ).............. :D

Tahiti350
11-27-2004, 09:31 AM
Your not trying to get in on the annual Hot boat orgy are you?
Orgy??, There's an Orgy? Hot Damn.... I know, pictures of wife and boat first, then approval by the board, etc, etc.
GaryB> Tahiti350

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 09:34 AM
There's an Orgy?
Yes. :cool:
As the new guy, you get to take it in the ass from Hoolign and Hanson. http://www.***boat.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif

Tahiti350
11-27-2004, 09:39 AM
I guess I'll have to pass then, that'd be like trying to run the boat by running fuel lines in the headers, IT JUST DON"T GO THAT WAY!!! :supp:
GaryB> Tahiti350

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 09:41 AM
Don't be so quick to dismiss it. They get into it with their hips and shit. :cool:

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 09:45 AM
Don't be so quick to dismiss it. They get into it with their hips and shit. :cool:
...........( . )( . )........... :D :D Don't tell all the secrets :idea:

Tahiti350
11-27-2004, 09:48 AM
He already gave away the important one, thankfully. If I run with this bunch I may have to get a tattoo after all. "EXIT ONLY!!!"
GAryB> Tahit350

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 09:49 AM
He already gave away the important one, thankfully. If I run with this bunch I may have to get a tattoo after all. "EXIT ONLY!!!"
GAryB> Tahit350
Cool, mine has " DO NOT ENTER "............( . )( . ).......... :D

mike37
11-27-2004, 09:53 AM
AS a newbie myself, I would have to agree that it takes time to build up any trust and to be taken seriously as a poster, not a player. I've been onboard this forum for about a week, and have made a few connections in my local area (Pacific NW). They are glad to see another "***boater" hit the board, and, hopefully, hit the water this sumer. No one here knows me from Adam, yet they have responded to my ignorant (unknowing) questions with style and grace all there own, and some even gave real answers :hammerhea .
Hopefully, with time, I will find a recognizable place in the pack, and more importantly, be know on sight, and welcomed, on the water. The boat is the extention of the self, much like a car. To some it's transportation, a way to the means, to others it's an open canvas to express themselves on, to others (me :messedup: ) it's a method to feed the madness. My boat's not a show stopper, and will never be a drag boat, but it's fast enough to get the adrenaline shot that I can't get in the world of "proper behavior".
"X", if that is your real name, you could get a similar response by walking into the local Starbuck's and just sitting down a a table and trying to join the conversation. Most people are naturally apprehensive with strangers, it's in our genetics, much like beating the undesirables with sticks until they leave :hammer2: . Any good research takes time to get to the true facts, so, sit back, warm up your fingers and, if you're feeling lucky, take a step into the "Benchracer" forum. Iv'e lurked, but I'm not sticking my neck out there just yet.
GaryB> Tahiti350
good point
X just dont get it

mike37
11-27-2004, 09:56 AM
Yes. :cool:
As the new guy, you get to take it in the ass from Hoolign and Hanson. http://www.***boat.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif
is this bench racers?????

hoolign
11-27-2004, 09:57 AM
He already gave away the important one, thankfully. If I run with this bunch I may have to get a tattoo after all. "EXIT ONLY!!!"
GAryB> Tahit350
Spitter :rolleyes:

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 09:58 AM
is this bench racers?????
Hey they moved us up here :D ..........( . )( . ).........where uptown now! :cool:

Unforgiven
11-27-2004, 09:59 AM
Cool, mine has " DO NOT ENTER "............( . )( . ).......... :D
But Kim, I thought you told me your boyfriends can't read??? :hammer2:
(sorry buddy, I had to do it)

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 10:00 AM
But Kim, I thought you told me your boyfriends can't read??? :hammer2:
(sorry buddy, I had to do it)
My boxers don't have any doors.........( . )( . )........... :D

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:07 AM
Cool, mine has " DO NOT ENTER "............( . )( . ).......... :D
Mine is, "Feel the burn!"

Tahiti350
11-27-2004, 10:18 AM
Mine is, "Feel the burn!"
Well, enjoy the burn. Not my Style. I'm just looking for people to get on the water with, you know, "friends". Nothing more. I have all I can handle at home.
GaryB> Tahiti350

Poster X
11-27-2004, 10:27 AM
Oh, I get it. I understand quite succinctly that this board is a meeting board and not an anonymous flame board. If I came on any differently I would be a fraud. I may meet some of you one day but that is not my intent. Even if i'm on the river, the liklihood of me taking my boat to the sand bar, are miniscule at best. I am interested in issues. Mostly issues regarding the internet and it's anthropological impressions on society. This style of posting that is represented by the majority of you on my thread are consistent with every other thread I have read on the first page. They all read the same. At least... to me. There is nothing wrong with it, and it seems to work well for you. I just have no desire to pretend I am one way when I am really another. If I posted the cute one-liners and asked around for hook-ups only then would I be a fraud. Asking if I was god is rather insulting. My family believes in god. I would not shove my beliefs down your throat but I would appreciate if you respected them enough not to use god as a metaphor for me being some kind of troll? If wanted to be a troll I would not have maintained my composure in the face of such harsh words early on. This, is a conversation in my eyes. Nothing more.

ratso
11-27-2004, 10:29 AM
This thread is way too deep for me...

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:32 AM
I am interested in issues. Mostly issues regarding the internet and it's anthropological impressions on society.
I'm interested in staying regular.
Asking if I was god is rather insulting.
Why is that? He used to post here and was fairly knowledgable on a broad range of topics.

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:32 AM
This thread is way too deep for me...
You like to stay closer to cervix depth. :cool:

Poster X
11-27-2004, 10:38 AM
Oh? I thought someone was asking if I was God in the literal sense. I just researched the subject. I didn't make it happen. :)

Havasu Hangin'
11-27-2004, 10:39 AM
Oh? I thought someone was asking if I was God in the literal sense. I just researched the subject. I didn't make it happen. :)
How do you feel about Lake Pirates from Texas? :idea:

Tahiti350
11-27-2004, 10:41 AM
X,
You mis-read again... One thing I have learned is that the newbies are going to be harrased to see how they take it. It's like any other Clique, if you don't fit with the group, your out. I'm not one who will change to be accepted, adn I don't expect others to either. If you have any kind of pyschology background at all you should understand that part of the human (and animal) mind. Anyone new will be tested, and placed in the hierachy accordingly, or the more simple "Lead, Follow, or get the H--- out of the way!!"
People look for others who have similar ideologies, a common thread. Here it's boats, others groups may be drinking (okay, so that's here too), or sports. You said this in one of your other long winded disertations.
To close my point, if you were really looking to quantify the collective thought of the forum, you have failed miserably. Go home and try the Singer sewing machine forum. It should be more your speed.
GaryB> Tahiti350

ratso
11-27-2004, 10:43 AM
X,
You mis-read again... One thing I have learned is that the newbies are going to be harrased to see how they take it. It's like any other Clique, if you don't fit with the group, your out. I'm not one who will change to be accepted, adn I don't expect others to either. If you have any kind of pyschology background at all you should understand that part of the human (and animal) mind. Anyone new will be tested, and placed in the hierachy accordingly, or the more simple "Lead, Follow, or get the H--- out of the way!!"
People look for others who have similar ideologies, a common thread. Here it's boats, others groups may be drinking (okay, so that's here too), or sports. You said this in one of your other long winded disertations.
To close my point, if you were really looking to quantify the collective thought of the forum, you have failed miserably. Go home and try the Singer sewing machine forum. It should be more your speed.
GaryB> Tahiti350
LMAO! :D

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:44 AM
How do you feel about Lake Pirates from Texas? :idea:
Do towel heads fly the jolly roger?

mike37
11-27-2004, 10:44 AM
Oh, I get it. I understand quite succinctly that this board is a meeting board and not an anonymous flame board. If I came on any differently I would be a fraud. I may meet some of you one day but that is not my intent. Even if i'm on the river, the liklihood of me taking my boat to the sand bar, are miniscule at best. I am interested in issues. Mostly issues regarding the internet and it's anthropological impressions on society. This style of posting that is represented by the majority of you on my thread are consistent with every other thread I have read on the first page. They all read the same. At least... to me. There is nothing wrong with it, and it seems to work well for you. I just have no desire to pretend I am one way when I am really another. If I posted the cute one-liners and asked around for hook-ups only then would I be a fraud. Asking if I was god is rather insulting. My family believes in god. I would not shove my beliefs down your throat but I would appreciate if you respected them enough not to use god as a metaphor for me being some kind of troll? If wanted to be a troll I would not have maintained my composure in the face of such harsh words early on. This, is a conversation in my eyes. Nothing more.
PosterX
you have no clue what you are doing
hot boat has many section that have lots of information that you can
get good info
hot boat happens to be a boating forum we all like boats
you ar in the sandbar section is an open topic section but it tends to be fun and games
your question is way of topic for this part of hot boat forum
you come of as thinking you are better and more educated than the rest of us
because we wont give you a serious answer to your questions
in fact there are some very educated people
mostly come on this forum to have fun and dont want to be serious
posterx you come off like an ass so you will get no info from any one

Havasu Hangin'
11-27-2004, 10:45 AM
Do towel heads fly the jolly roger?
What was the name of that guy's boating site again? :idea:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:46 AM
Go home and try the Singer sewing machine forum.
Way to knit and pearl Poster X. :cool:

hoolign
11-27-2004, 10:48 AM
This is what your saying....
Oh, I get it. I understand quite succinctly that this board is a meeting board and not an anonymous flame board. If I came on any differently I would be a fraud. I may meet some of you one day but that is not my intent. Even if i'm on the river, the liklihood of me taking my boat to the sand bar, are miniscule at best. I am interested in issues. Mostly issues regarding the internet and it's anthropological impressions on society. This style of posting that is represented by the majority of you on my thread are consistent with every other thread I have read on the first page. They all read the same. At least... to me. There is nothing wrong with it, and it seems to work well for you. I just have no desire to pretend I am one way when I am really another. If I posted the cute one-liners and asked around for hook-ups only then would I be a fraud. Asking if I was god is rather insulting. My family believes in god. I would not shove my beliefs down your throat but I would appreciate if you respected them enough not to use god as a metaphor for me being some kind of troll? If wanted to be a troll I would not have maintained my composure in the face of such harsh words early on. This, is a conversation in my eyes. Nothing more.
This is what I'm hearing,
Blah blah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahvblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blah boat....blah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blah, Boat.....blah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blah....sandbar ..nope..blah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blahblah blah
And dude....use the smilies!.. :messedup:
if you want intellectual conversation, may I suggest www.havasubarney.com
now there's a site that would be more than happy to interact on a totally different level!
I am the Hoolign...on the internet.....and in person! :hammerhea

mike37
11-27-2004, 10:49 AM
going to get brekfast so you all keep POSER-X in line

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:49 AM
What was the name of that guy's boating site again? :idea:
I'm not sure. I just recall a front page with some arabic letters. Maybe I'm confused. :confused:

Havasu Hangin'
11-27-2004, 10:50 AM
I'm not sure. I just recall a front page with some arabic letters. Maybe I'm confused. :confused:
It's what Barney would want us to do if he were here...
:idea:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:50 AM
Blah blah blah...
How is the hangover doing today, Hoolign? :D

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:51 AM
It's what Barney would want us to do if he were here...
Praise Allah.

hoolign
11-27-2004, 10:52 AM
How is the hangover doing today, Hoolign? :D
Oh it's a goddamn good one! To many goddamn beers and way to many goddamn JD shooters....ohhhh but the goddamn strippers were goddamn great!....gotta woop it up while I can back to work sunday night! :burningm:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:53 AM
...the goddamn strippers were goddamn great!
Praise God. :cool:

ratso
11-27-2004, 10:54 AM
Oh it's a goddamn good one! To many goddamn beers and way to many goddamn JD shooters....ohhhh but the goddamn strippers were goddamn great!....gotta woop it up while I can back to work sunday night! :burningm:
They have strippers in Canada? :D

hoolign
11-27-2004, 10:58 AM
They have strippers in Canada? :D
Did you miss something in that post? :hammerhea :D

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 10:59 AM
They have strippers in Canada? :D
We're all about sex and hockey up here and we need something to keep us entertained at the end of a period.

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:00 AM
We're all about sex and hockey up here and we need something to keep us entertained at the end of a period.
and being as the NHL has been postponed...it's all about the sex...that's all we do is drink and fornicate :jawdrop:

ratso
11-27-2004, 11:01 AM
I've been contemplating a move... I'm trying to decide between Canada... or Havasu. :idea:

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 11:01 AM
What is HOCKEY again............( . )( . )........... :umm:

ratso
11-27-2004, 11:02 AM
and being as the NHL has been postponed...it's all about the sex...that's all we do is drink and fornicate :jawdrop:
I like fornicating with strippers. :D

Tahiti350
11-27-2004, 11:02 AM
Out of here for the night. It's late here, and I have to give the Computer to the incoming super. Ya'll keep Poser-X in line, and I'll (hopefully) be back on about 1 am, your time.
Taking my lumps :hammer2: .
GaryB> Tahiti350
USAF Active duty, deployed!!!

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:02 AM
I've been contemplating a move... I'm trying to decide between Canada... or Havasu. :idea:
well we are running out of room up here with all the empties and strippers...so Havasu would be a good choice! :notam:

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 11:03 AM
and being as the NHL has been postponed...it's all about the sex...that's all we do is drink and fornicate :jawdrop:
Hell ya..........( . )( . ).............I think its time for a beer :idea: :D

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 11:03 AM
I like fornicating with strippers. :D
Oh yes... Ratso's rules of engagement:
Rule #1 - penis
Rule #2 - vagina

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:04 AM
Hell ya..........( . )( . ).............I think its time for a beer :idea: :D
God bless Poster x for giving us this thread to talk about strippers, Ratso's new home ...and getting plastered before noon!

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 11:05 AM
Oh yes... Ratso's rules of engagement:
Rule #1 - penis
Rule #2 - vagina
Rule #3 - get Divorced
Rule #4 - find new one!.........( . )( . )............ :D

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 11:05 AM
God bless Poster x ...
Yes, bless him. :)
... and bless you, brother Hoolign. :)

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:06 AM
viva La Vagina ...viva La Vagina

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 11:06 AM
God bless Poster x for giving us this thread to talk about strippers, Ratso's new home ...and getting plastered before noon!
Isn't it a great place to hang out..............( . )( . ).........Poster X is out talking to the goats as we speak......... :p

ratso
11-27-2004, 11:08 AM
You guys are cracking me up... :D What was this thread about again?

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 11:08 AM
viva La Vagina ...viva La Vagina
Nice job with that vagina monologue.

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:11 AM
Nice job with that vagina monologue.
It's all VAGINAS nowadays Tom ( in my best Chevy Chase voice) :cool:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 11:13 AM
I wonder what happened to Poster X? :confused:

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:19 AM
I wonder what happened to Poster X? :confused:
Typing like a bastard to let us all know the theisis has gone to shit, your a pervert, I'm a drunk, Ratso don't know shit about Canada, Kim is plain ol
f ucked up, Hot boat is not the best place for research...and we're all
DOOOOOOMED

Poster X
11-27-2004, 11:34 AM
Not true. Every reply is helpful. I'm not naive. Every response I have received on this thread was expected. Surely you have at least noticed, I am no novice? You would be hard pressed to find any post where I have presumed I am more intelligent than anyone else? My origins are on industry boards that can be extremely verbose. As a result... my style is reflective of that experience.
How you have helped?
Originally the focus of the article was going to be about the communtities themselves and what those communities mean to the members. I have now realized it is much more interesting to focus the article on the characters that invariably dictate the flow on a given board. What to expect when you visit a board the first time? If you post as I have then expectations can be one way. If you post meekly and with shallow content, then they will be quite another. Each neighborhood (community) has the bully, the heretic, the zealot and so on. You actually have been very helpful. This is why I ran it by you in the first place. ;)

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:34 AM
And in 10...9...8...7....6....5...4..3....2....1...
Christ I was close though!

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:42 AM
Not true. Every reply is helpful. I'm not naive. Every response I have received on this thread was expected. Surely you have at least noticed, I am no novice? You would be hard pressed to find any post where I have presumed I am more intelligent than anyone else? My origins are on industry boards that can be extremely verbose. As a result... my style is reflective of that experience.
How you have helped?
Originally the focus of the article was going to be about the communtities themselves and what those communities mean to the members. I have now realized it is much more interesting to focus the article on the characters that invariably dictate the flow on a given board. What to expect when you visit a board the first time? If you post as I have then expectations can be one way. If you post meekly and with shallow content, then they will be quite another. Each neighborhood (community) has the bully, the heretic, the zealot and so on. You actually have been very helpful. This is why I ran it by you in the first place. ;)
Not everyone that comes to this board is met with resistance!, the majority of "newbies" come here with the hope that they are going to be accepted into a boating community, This is what has brought everyone to this place...boats,
I don't think I can recall one person comming on here with an intro like yours!, I'm not sure alot of thought went into your entrance!
oh yeah.. can I to be the bully! pleeeease?

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 11:43 AM
Not true. Every reply is helpful. I'm not naive. Every response I have received on this thread was expected. Surely you have at least noticed, I am no novice? You would be hard pressed to find any post where I have presumed I am more intelligent than anyone else? My origins are on industry boards that can be extremely verbose. As a result... my style is reflective of that experience.
How you have helped?
Originally the focus of the article was going to be about the communtities themselves and what those communities mean to the members. I have now realized it is much more interesting to focus the article on the characters that invariably dictate the flow on a given board. What to expect when you visit a board the first time? If you post as I have then expectations can be one way. If you post meekly and with shallow content, then they will be quite another. Each neighborhood (community) has the bully, the heretic, the zealot and so on. You actually have been very helpful. This is why I ran it by you in the first place. ;)
:( :D ........( . )( . )........
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/7282.jpg

hoolign
11-27-2004, 11:49 AM
And in 10...9...8...7....6....5...4..3....2....1...

Poster X
11-27-2004, 11:50 AM
On my board this entrance would be the norm? We are all victims of assimilation to one degree or the other. What is interesting is the phenomenon itself. Each board (as i said earlier) has it's own personality. The onus is on you (the regulars) to make a new person feel welcomed. The liklihood I would post in your style is virtually nil when you factor in I have been on bulletin boards for years. Only someone with no experience whatsoever, would post initially as you want them to. With that in mind... I wonder how many excellent people you may have inadvertantly ran off? I wonder do you care?

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 11:57 AM
On my board this entrance would be the norm? We are all victims of assimilation to one degree or the other. What is interesting is the phenomenon itself. Each board (as i said earlier) has it's own personality. The onus is on you (the regulars) to make a new person feel welcomed. The liklihood I would post in your style is virtually nil when you factor in I have been on bulletin boards for years. Only someone with no experience whatsoever, would post initially as you want them to. With that in mind... I wonder how many excellent people you may have inadvertantly ran off? I wonder do you care?
Visit Bench Racers if you want to see ****ed up crap, or better yet HavasuBarney --DarkSide. This is entertainment period and if you can't take it get back in the closet :cool: .........( . )( . )...........
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/723825.jpg

hoolign
11-27-2004, 12:03 PM
On my board this entrance would be the norm? We are all victims of assimilation to one degree or the other. What is interesting is the phenomenon itself. Each board (as i said earlier) has it's own personality. The onus is on you (the regulars) to make a new person feel welcomed. The liklihood I would post in your style is virtually nil when you factor in I have been on bulletin boards for years. Only someone with no experience whatsoever, would post initially as you want them to. With that in mind... I wonder how many excellent people you may have inadvertantly ran off? I wonder do you care?
On my board this entrance would be the norm?
I would not have a clue, as to I do not know your board!
What is interesting is the phenomenon itself. Each board (as i said earlier) has it's own personality.
Impossible! to many individuals on this board to generalize a group this big, to many different personalities to give the board a personality!
Only someone with no experience whatsoever, would post initially as you want them to.
I'm kinda looking at this as a narc entering a crack house and saying" ok I'm a cop...try to sell me some drugs"...met with resistance to say the least!
With that in mind... I wonder how many excellent people you may have inadvertantly ran off? I wonder do you care?[/QUOTE]
with that being said ...you gotta have thick skin in here, it's kind of the norm that as a community, If someone comes in and starts getting on some nerves, they're driven out!, if they have "thick skin"
as some of the regulars here do, ( as a few can attest) they stick to their guns and have become an attribute to this forumn.

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 12:10 PM
Maybe we are being to hard on the newbie, forgive me for that brain fart! :D ..........( . )( . )............I have something that might help poster :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/72newdrug.jpg

mike37
11-27-2004, 12:19 PM
Not true. Every reply is helpful. I'm not naive. Every response I have received on this thread was expected. Surely you have at least noticed, I am no novice? You would be hard pressed to find any post where I have presumed I am more intelligent than anyone else? My origins are on industry boards that can be extremely verbose. As a result... my style is reflective of that experience.
How you have helped?
Originally the focus of the article was going to be about the communtities themselves and what those communities mean to the members. I have now realized it is much more interesting to focus the article on the characters that invariably dictate the flow on a given board. What to expect when you visit a board the first time? If you post as I have then expectations can be one way. If you post meekly and with shallow content, then they will be quite another. Each neighborhood (community) has the bully, the heretic, the zealot and so on. You actually have been very helpful. This is why I ran it by you in the first place. ;)
I have a question on this post
who the hell are you replying to
its seems like you are replying to one person
answer this were you talking to one or all?????

Poster X
11-27-2004, 12:19 PM
Lol... am I thick skinned? I think I have exemplified thick skin at this point. I don't lose my cool. Is this hazing hot Boat style? :boxingguy
I'll survive. he he
Hoolign your board does have a style. The personality types here are very consistent. The posting style is consistent. Every post made to me here is easily anticipated. I am not insulting you with that point, it is a mere fact. all boards do, it including yours.

Poster X
11-27-2004, 12:20 PM
That was a generic response Mike37.

mike37
11-27-2004, 12:28 PM
That was a generic response Mike37.
OK now your starting to get it
sorry but you come off like an arrogant bastard
I know you said you were righting
what is your studdy for
is it school
work or just somthing you like to do ????????

hoolign
11-27-2004, 12:29 PM
Lol... am I thick skinned? I think I have exemplified thick skin at this point. I don't lose my cool. Is this hazing hot Boat style? :boxingguy
I'll survive. he he
Hoolign your board does have a style. The personality types here are very consistent. The posting style is consistent. Every post made to me here is easily anticipated. I am not insulting you with that point, it is a mere fact. all boards do, it including yours.
You can't be serious, you actually anticipated me not giving you a hard time?
I do not agree with this board being consistant!, I have pissed more than one person off on here, while another finds what I have said amusing, so right there shows a lack of consistancy amongst members.With a board that has over 7000 members it is impossible to generalize this group.
I have'nt taken anything as an insult yet!...what are you up to? tryin to start somthing ? :D

Poster X
11-27-2004, 12:32 PM
It was covered earlier on the thread. It is an article. I am not an arrogant bastard. I am just a bastard. I will also do a more in depth bibliographical article on my blog.

Poster X
11-27-2004, 12:38 PM
Hoolign, Your board is consistent for the very reasons you say it isn't. It's not an insult. It's a generalization. The bad boys identified themselves early on. The conspicay theorists identified themselves early on. Every board has them. This is NOT unique. Just as you have moderate personalities, you have volatile personalities. Generalizations exist based on consistent facts. That is not an insult. It's how it is.

hoolign
11-27-2004, 12:46 PM
Well then your not generalizing the members, your generalizing a sequence of events...a wave so to speak!, That.. I could see as being a typical scenario on different boards!

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 12:49 PM
Hoolign, Your board is consistent for the very reasons you say it isn't. It's not an insult. It's a generalization. The bad boys identified themselves early on. The conspicay theorists identified themselves early on. Every board has them. This is NOT unique. Just as you have moderate personalities, you have volatile personalities. Generalizations exist based on consistent facts. That is not an insult. It's how it is.
Who are those "bad boys", I will take care of them :lightsabe .........( . )( . )....Im the hippy here! :messedup:

hoolign
11-27-2004, 12:51 PM
Who are those "bad boys", I will take care of them :lightsabe .........( . )( . )....Im the hippy here! :messedup:
Your little green pecker is gonna take care of what exactly? :p

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 12:53 PM
Your little green pecker is gonna take care of what exactly? :p
Im not sure, but typing like hell! Does that count ? :D .........( . )( . )........lets introduce flamming 101 :jawdrop:

Kachina26
11-27-2004, 12:59 PM
OK, I'm willing to take PosterX at face value.
I am very interested in your take on this bulletin board and how it has morphed into your reality, if at all?
My take on this BB? To me, it's like TV only contoured to my interests. We have informative threads, entertaining threads, drama threads and threads where we arrange get togethers. Not to mention a plethora of other threads that I am missing. It has become part of my reality as I personally know several people from the boards and made a few friends along the way.
I would like to know if it has affected your judgement or time usage priorities?
Affected my judgment? Perhaps on boating matters, as I have learned much from others on the boards. But I doubt that is what you were inquiring about, I don't believe it has affected my judgement in my personal life. As far as my time usage priorities, well, that was never a strong point for me. My bills stay paid, I do my job at work and I still interact with my family. Instead of playing video games or watching TV or playing with my RC cars (or whatever else I did with my spare time), I'm here interacting with others.
A veritable plethora of you live on this board and are fiercely loyal to some personas, while others despise some personas, as much as a human can despise another. I want to hear your take on this? Your ideas?
Gee, like you said many of us live here. We have devoloped real friendships with these people, therefore we have loyalties to them as much as friends we have met in the "traditional" manner. As for despising some of the online personas, well hang around for awhile and you will surely find some folks that just rub you the wrong way regardless of how accomidating or meek you are. Some people just don't mix well. Maybe my take on this is a little too simple, or perhaps you are overthinking it.
Any other questions? Feel free to ask me here or via PM.

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 01:05 PM
If I rub you the wrong way it's cause your in my space, slowly back away and all will be great :idea: ........( . )( . )........... :D

Kachina26
11-27-2004, 01:09 PM
Do you type in your boobs on every post or do you have some sort of macro progammed into a key?

Poster X
11-27-2004, 01:10 PM
Thanks Kachina and you could be right? I am a bit analytical and tend to dissect things into their purest form. I blame technical writing in college. :boxed:
The reason I asked how this board affects your interaction in real life, is because I found an example of an individual who so bought into his persona on-line to such a degree, that he began to act differently in real life. So much so, that he eventually lost everything and even ended up in prison. Now, that is the extreme of the spectrum and I understand not many people would let it get to that point. However, I am sure there are some peeps out there who have been affected in a slightly less menacing way? There are just too many people participating on bulletin boards for it to be untrue? It's hypothetical at this point and there is no data to support it, but I feel there is a viable connection between the existential persona and the person.

RiverKitty
11-27-2004, 01:14 PM
I figured it out, he's doing an article for Larry Flynt! :D

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 01:16 PM
Do you type in your boobs on every post or do you have some sort of macro progammed into a key?
My fingers just do it........( . )( . )........... :D

hoolign
11-27-2004, 01:18 PM
I figured it out, he's doing an article for Larry Flynt! :D
Hmmm..Not enough questions regarding the vagina!

Kachina26
11-27-2004, 01:20 PM
I could see that in someone who in "the real world" was without friends, respect and social interation. The boards are a place that, if you want you can create any personality you want. I didn't create a different me when I came to the boards. Most of what I post is really me, no tough guy stuff, just a little sarcasm and a few quippy remarks. Anyone who knows me, knows this is how I really am.

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 01:23 PM
Thanks Kachina and you could be right? I am a bit analytical and tend to dissect things into their purest form. I blame technical writing in college. :boxed:
The reason I asked how this board affects your interaction in real life, is because I found an example of an individual who so bought into his persona on-line to such a degree, that he began to act differently in real life. So much so, that he eventually lost everything and even ended up in prison. Now, that is the extreme of the spectrum and I understand not many people would let it get to that point. However, I am sure there are some peeps out there who have been affected in a slightly less menacing way? There are just too many people participating on bulletin boards for it to be untrue? It's hypothetical at this point and there is no data to support it, but I feel there is a viable connection between the existential persona and the person.
So thats why they kick me off boards, I just thought it was something I said! I have met people on these boards as well, you just don't live by the Internet! I live next to it and love it........( . )( . ).......I think most will tell you, I don't like to take shit from anyone! :cool: Now what is that reason you were here for again? :umm:

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 01:24 PM
I figured it out, he's doing an article for Larry Flynt! :D
On stalking I bet, I will watch this one..........( . )( . )............ :wink:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 01:28 PM
The onus is on you (the regulars) to make a new person feel welcomed.
You claim to be new to our board and you're telling us the roll we must play? Are you sure you're not arrogant?
Generalizations exist based on consistent facts.
It would seem you have judged us. Enjoy your stay.
I am a bit analytical and tend to dissect things into their purest form.
In other words, judge and stereotype. Nice.

ratso
11-27-2004, 01:29 PM
Thanks Kachina and you could be right? I am a bit analytical and tend to dissect things into their purest form. I blame technical writing in college. :boxed:
The reason I asked how this board affects your interaction in real life, is because I found an example of an individual who so bought into his persona on-line to such a degree, that he began to act differently in real life. So much so, that he eventually lost everything and even ended up in prison. Now, that is the extreme of the spectrum and I understand not many people would let it get to that point. However, I am sure there are some peeps out there who have been affected in a slightly less menacing way? There are just too many people participating on bulletin boards for it to be untrue? It's hypothetical at this point and there is no data to support it, but I feel there is a viable connection between the existential persona and the person.
I don't even exist...I'm just a figment of everyones imagination.

ratso
11-27-2004, 01:30 PM
BTW... where the fock is RD when you need him?

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 01:32 PM
BTW... where the fock is RD when you need him?
He's busy dieting.

ratso
11-27-2004, 01:33 PM
I had Subway...

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 01:34 PM
He's busy dieting.
Don't tell me he sank " Bubble's "...........( . )( . )......... :(

BajaMike
11-27-2004, 01:34 PM
Sure, why not?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/502/1284Avatar-med.jpg
man, I'm pathetic! But in my defense, it was for my boat. The screen name came after.
Can't we get this back to the personalized license plate thingy??? :confused:
http://www.mikesnetworking.net/sitebuilder/images/BMW-OP6C-529x395.jpg
:D :D :shift: :cool:

Charley
11-27-2004, 01:34 PM
I'm gonna Play here Poster X....Mike37... he is speaking queen's english(not really but..) because he wants to passively set himself apart from us...(except HH, he knows alot of big words, but that goes with his tall man's complex) I spell and punctuate ghetto style :wink: cause I'm ok with my height :)
He (poster x) is looking for the reaction within, maybe even a rally from the HB calvary to prove some of his theories. It's actually kinda interesting read to this point.... and "for the record" (you hear that alot here) I would bet$ you have an alias on this board :idea:
My name is Charley I have a lovely wife and 2 kids and we are between boats right now....Ultimately they are the most important things in my life, and if these boards ever put them in physical Danger I would feel great regret. My handle is well "Charley" ... I did that on purpose for 2 reasons. #1 I, personally am bad with names, and wish everyone would just be thier own name.... 1 name to recall on the beach is better than trying to associate 2 :cool: #2 I see alot of hiding behind fake names on BB's.... It's a little chickenshit IMHO, Make a new name, talk some shit, no real accountability... I kinda hate that. (I sign my reps too, we all should)
Ya, I'd consider myself a shit talker, but 99% of the time it's just pissing match between two 14 yr old boys who are really grown men going on 30 something, each with an opinion that wont waiver. I typically engage in an "online testosterone brawl" with the same people, and more than 95% of the time it's not a brawl at all, it's just some friends poking fun at each other. I realize the shit talking I do may give some people the wrong idea about me. It's almost always a joke and it's hard to get context sometimes via text but I also know... I'm a Jester with a heart and ultimately I like being me :D
The other side to these boards for me is the real people behind the names. I have met maybe 40-50 people from here, and as a whole they are a real good bunch! I would say my very closest real life friends were not a result of these boards, but there are a few I do feel close too. I honestly feel there is a clan that exists here that makes all of us feel more secure that we are part of it. I fall in and out of love with BB's, and at times it can be frustrating and I leave but I have always come back. Poster X, go ahead and write what you will... there are positives and negatives to this BB's phenomenon and you have your right to portray it as you want, I just hope you aren't some tree hugging leftist liberal a$$hole...... If so I hope I offend you :p

mike37
11-27-2004, 01:35 PM
OK im out poserX good luck wont be back to this thread

BajaMike
11-27-2004, 01:37 PM
BTW... where the fock is RD when you need him?
Or Jordy....he could get his IP address.....
:lightsabe

hoolign
11-27-2004, 01:37 PM
BTW... where the fock is RD when you need him?
well you can be sure he's not poster x...there has not been one reference to drinking and driving..nor has he tried to flog some misters amidst the ramblings
sorry RD..I thought it was funny :)

Kachina26
11-27-2004, 01:40 PM
(I sign my reps too, we all should)
Ummmmmmm ...... yeah, about the reps thing. Well I wouldn't worry about it too much anymore. Seems like most of you lost your reps last night.

Poster X
11-27-2004, 01:43 PM
Politics is the one subject I avoid. Too easy to be typecast? One remark taken the wrong way can overwrite thousands of poignant posts. I will side step that one thank you. ;)
I pretty much got what I wanted the first page or two. Everything now, is just postponing my departure. Thank you all so much.

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 01:43 PM
I didn't need to sign my reps. Everyone else did it for me. :D

ratso
11-27-2004, 01:44 PM
I didn't need to sign my reps. Everyone else did it for me. :D
So it wasn't you hitting me with red all the time? :D

ratso
11-27-2004, 01:45 PM
I was about to give Jordy a swift internet kick in the ass... :D

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 01:45 PM
So it wasn't you hitting me with red all the time? :D
No, in your case... it was me. :D

ratso
11-27-2004, 01:47 PM
No, in your case... it was me. :D
LMAO... :D

Kachina26
11-27-2004, 01:49 PM
Politics is the one subject I avoid. Too easy to be typecast? One remark taken the wrong way can overwrite thousands of poignant posts. I will side step that one thank you. ;)
I pretty much got what I wanted the first page or two. Everything now, is just postponing my departure. Thank you all so much.
Well, when and if you get this paper written, post a link to it here.

Rexone
11-27-2004, 01:51 PM
On my board this entrance would be the norm?
PX post a link please to your board. I'd like to check it out. Seriously. :smile:

BajaMike
11-27-2004, 01:56 PM
Every response I have received on this thread was expected.
If "every response is expected", why bother with your "research"?? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 02:06 PM
If "every response is expected", why bother with your "research"?? :confused: :confused: :confused:
It does seem a little pius, now that you mention it.

Poster X
11-27-2004, 02:08 PM
Because, in all the sand and rock there lies buried, a few gems.
I would be happy to post a link if a moderator will approve it? Our webmaster does not allow it.
My home forum is modem to modem and you have to be a guild member to join. However, I post on several writers boards and even a few adult boards.

BajaMike
11-27-2004, 02:08 PM
I pretty much got what I wanted the first page or two. Everything now, is just postponing my departure. Thank you all so much.
Hey, PoserX, could you be a little more condescending??
:hammer2: :eat: :idea:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 02:11 PM
I would be happy to post a link if a moderator will approve it?
The person who asked you nicely was a moderator. :)
By the way, I'm still laughing at that "modem to modem" comment. :D

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 02:13 PM
Because, in all the sand and rock there lies buried, a few gems.
I would be happy to post a link if a moderator will approve it? Our webmaster does not allow it.
My home forum is modem to modem and you have to be a guild member to join. However, I post on several writers boards and even a few adult boards.
River Kitty had you nailed then............( . )( . )........Give me a freaking link or name www.? :notam:

BajaMike
11-27-2004, 02:13 PM
Because, in all the sand and rock there lies buried, a few gems.
So us lab rats sh*t out a few "gems" now and then, huh??
I feel so much better about myself now!!!
:devil:

Poster X
11-27-2004, 02:22 PM
It's a shame you weren't one of them. :D
http://www.voy.com/166631/

Poster X
11-27-2004, 02:24 PM
The person who asked you nicely was a moderator. :)
By the way, I'm still laughing at that "modem to modem" comment. :D
There is no server or home base. We all have software installed and store the site ourselves. There are copyright issues but more so than that, they are rather snobbish.

Kim Hanson
11-27-2004, 02:28 PM
It's a shame you weren't one of them. :D
http://www.voy.com/166631/
There's the whole problem, you are from the DEEP SOUTH :2purples: I bet you can yell " SUEY ..Squeal like a pig " ! That forum is like way to old of shit to waste time on, reminds me of the old HydroStream Board! ****ing boring! Am I the gem you's was looking for :hammerhea ......( . )( . ).......you don't seem to want to talk at me for some reason......... :frown:

Tom Brown
11-27-2004, 02:30 PM
...more so than that, they are rather snobbish.
The dickens you say?

BajaMike
11-27-2004, 02:33 PM
It's a shame you weren't one of them. :D
Damn, there goes my self esteem!
:boxingguy :lightsabe
PoserX has really burned me......I so wanted to contribute to his "intellectual" article.
:frown:

Rexone
11-27-2004, 02:33 PM
...more so than that, they are rather snobbish.
The dickens you say?
:D

Rexone
11-27-2004, 02:34 PM
Am I the gem you's was looking for :hammerhea
Don't worry Kim I'm sure you're in the select group :D

Poster X
11-27-2004, 02:35 PM
I don't mind talking to anybody. Everything you have written seemed rhetorical? (Or was construed so by me?) We are at the point where I am being tested. Are we not? I'll allow it in the name of fair play.

Kachina26
11-27-2004, 02:36 PM
So, are you on that board? I assume you don't go by PosterX over there........

Rexone
11-27-2004, 02:37 PM
I'll allow it in the name of fair play.
Thanks Poster X. You have a big heart. :smile:

Rexone
11-27-2004, 02:38 PM
Hey, PoserX, could you be a little more condescending??
Patience BM, patience. :smile: