[Alexandros]

Because I missed some real discussions here and because I was having a great day with friends today, and at some point we started discussing about things happening in this forum since two of my friends are also members here.

I found quite interesting the fact that, even through a forum that gathers people from almost every single part of this busy world, you still get to see so many differences in peoples lives, in the way they perceive things, the experiences they have collected through the years living in a certain place, or moving frequently, their spiritual/political/social beliefs, their talents, the way they joke about things, the intelligence/input they offer here. I found very interesting to detect for example, after almost a year being a member of this board, how different in some ways is Miguel's (Doctor Frostbite) life from mine when we live in two totally different countries, divided by the ocean, that yet face more, or less the same problems. I generally get very excited to talk to people from other places of the world and I had this feeling since I was a kid.

Every person here, from the most likable to the most hateful, has to say a different story and share a different feeling about the place they live in, the difficulties they face in their every day life, their tastes in music and art in general, their... everything. In my stay here I've learned a lot of things about many fellow members, mostly their way of living and I admit that sometimes it's quite exciting to think that even if you have your real life outside the internetz, YET there is a place when you can talk, fight, joke, contemplate with people that are so different and live probably 93 Million Miles away from you.
You can always find a way to really communicate if you want it and create an amazing chemistry with other people. In several discussions I have on messengers I realize how eager some people are to learn about you and your life and it's not just loneliness that can lead to that -because I'd like to believe that if nothing else, at least most of us have a good circle of friends and dear people outside this community- it's just a good reason to communicate and learn about the other side of the ocean(s).
I know that many people here do make me smile and laugh by only reading their posts.

So, my... long point is... how getting in here in a more or less daily basis to "check" the forums, affects you in your interaction with other members that may live far from you? What do you find exciting about them? Do you ever think your way of life comparing to theirs? You speak with people often and you know you like them very much, but you will probably never get to meet them because life can be a bitch and hectic. Do you really learn from these other people and their different cultures/ways/thoughts?


Lets put the shit aside for a while and just... discuss.

[SrRaven]

There are guys I consider Funny,Girls I consider hot,People I consider Friends.Thats it,this Forum is currently a big pile of shit.

Btw,got no clue what this Topic is about.

[Hybrid]

It affects it in a sense, in my opinion in the form of favoritism. If you start talking to some members of the forum and you start to like doing so, but not otheres, you are more likely to back up their "points" as opposed to other members that may have a more valid point, but you disregard it, because your patron is in your favor. Just Hybrid's two cents.

[Alexandros]

Then it's up to us to change this pile of shit into something less shitty, Dean.

Read again.

[Tomasz1]

life will always be viewed from two sides of a spectrum.

If someone is happy about something, there is ALWAYS someone who isn't happy about the same thing.

In order for someone to gain anything... one must be at the bottom of something....

Those are my thoughts about this.

And here is a quote everyone knows.
2nd place is always the first loser.

[Sanzen]

life will always be viewed from two sides of a spectrum.

If someone is happy about something, there is ALWAYS someone who isn't happy about the same thing.

In order for someone to gain anything... one must be at the bottom of something....

Those are my thoughts about this.

And here is a quote everyone knows.
2nd place is always the first loser.

I don't see how this even makes sense in regards to the topic.

And no, I don't really "learn" anything from this board. Nobody here knows me. I don't know anybody. This board is just an outlet for my ridiculousness.

[EchelonDurango]

2nd place is always the first loser.

That makes me think of Rickie Bobby's quote:
If you're not first, you're last.

And Elpida... did my 20 questions last night contribute to your ideas about this thread?

[Alexandros]

And no, I don't really "learn" anything from this board. Nobody here knows me. I don't know anybody. This board is just an outlet for my ridiculousness.

A "ridiculousness" I find very amusing and you know it, so I learn something from it.

And Elpida... did my 20 questions last night contribute to your ideas about this thread?

Yes, you can say that, Toni, lol. I don't know, I just think it's interesting to have that sort of communication provided you are willing to get to know people even through a computer screen.

[overindulgence]

Eh, I like coming onto the forum's but I don't really contribute much to anything because I don't feel like I can relate with anyone on here. A lot of the time I feel like people just put on a show, like a lot of the things they say on here aren't things that they would say in real life and so on. I'm pretty timid and shy most of the time so I don't really know how to react when people are blunt. I grew up in a very small, very judgemental town where if you say the wrong thing even strangers can slap your face. I just don't really think anything I say on here matters, which I'm alright with. I usually just like to see what other people are talking about anyway.

[MB13]

i jjsust want to ppooint out tyhe fact that sanzen listens to good music.

and i like him.

i think he's from eroupe or sokmething.

[Kshetreyya]

I enjoy reading what people are talking about. I find a good lot of the people here amusing. Now, I'm not really talked to/paid any attention/whatever, and that's cool. I read around, laugh, post a bit, the end. But regardless of friendships, on here or even out in the world, I'm not inclined to agree with or back up anyone's point if I feel they are wrong.

[boovya]

this Forum is currently a big pile of shit.

thats cuz i'm not around as much as i used to..
admit it you butt minions

[Sanzen]

i jjsust want to ppooint out tyhe fact that sanzen listens to good music.

and i like him.

i think he's from eroupe or sokmething.

Hahaha, I was born in Ohio.

[Soap Athetic]

I've been an internetz whore for a while, and I've chatted with some people from all over the world. England, Australia, Canada, all over Europe, Russia, Asia, South America. It's amazing, really. It might not be "real", but these posts you're reading were written by people in some other place in the world. It's really crazy to think about. Because even if it's not in the flesh, you're making contact with people from all over the world.

I really am curious about other cultures and countries, it's all fascinating. I think I have learned a lot from talking with these people from other places in the world. I mean, for me, where I live, the people here are just...not smart or interesting at all. I would just never want to talk to anyone here. The internet is almost my sanctuary, as pathetic as that sounds. It's kind of like an escape for me. Not an escape from reality, but an escape to reality.

Blahblah, so yeah, I love people.

[SrRaven]

thats cuz i'm not around as much as i used to..
admit it you butt minions

Yeah right,fag.

Also real life is kinda....you know...existing for me

[Jer]

I think learning about other cultures and sharing and all that is pretty cool and a forum allows for that. I also like to hear other peoples' opinions even if I disagree because I learn from their logic and reasoning/see how other people view things as opposed to me. I don't necessarily see that as only something regarding to people from other countries though. As far as finding people exciting and comparing my life...I don't really think about things like that. I like anyone that doesn't bore or annoy the shit out of me for the most part.

[shadow]

I love the fact that there is a huge 30 Seconds to Mars fanbase in Germany. I'm the first on my Mom's side of the family to be born in America, with Her on back all born in Germany. I still have family living over there, and just being able to talk to people who are there in general is nice. I really wanna visit sometime, and anything I'd ever wanna know about Germany today, I could stop by here and ask the Echelon from there.

[Alexandros]

Hahaha, I was born in Ohio.

And this is the only thing I know about you!
But I can't deny I like your mystery.

Regarding the topic, it's nice to read different answers and how people perceive this.

[k8te]

I actually find most people on bulletin boards pretty annoying, and I think you get a very limited view of people on here based on how much they want to reveal. Yeah it's interesting to read what people say or think, but after awhile, it's the most prolific voices that colour the board, and the (usually) more interesting viewpoints that get skipped over or never get read at all. If you find a few people you find interesting or make great friends with, great, bully for you.

[Jer]

I actually find most people on bulletin boards pretty annoying, and I think you get a very limited view of people on here based on how much they want to reveal. Yeah it's interesting to read what people say or think, but after awhile, it's the most prolific voices that colour the board, and the (usually) more interesting viewpoints that get skipped over or never get read at all. If you find a few people you find interesting or make great friends with, great, bully for you.

That's bullshit; the prolific people on the board are the interesting ones.