05-08-2002, 07:30 PM
I was just thinking (I know, it's dangerous), and thought about what made things different 2 years ago when I started posting on message boards. The one factor that I can come up with that is different now, compared to then, is that I didn't know anyone IRL. Not only that, but I never spoke to them in IMs. The only communication was basically done on the boards.
Today, I know that many of us talk to each other regularly in IMs... some on the phone, and even some at each others' houses.
The basis of my theory: Would the board be more or less interesting if nobody spoke to one another off of the board.
The test: Don't talk to each other for a few days, and see how the face of the board changes.
The reward: We get more fun out of the board.
The downside: Maybe you don't get to chat in IMs for a few days, if you choose to participate.
Today, I know that many of us talk to each other regularly in IMs... some on the phone, and even some at each others' houses.
The basis of my theory: Would the board be more or less interesting if nobody spoke to one another off of the board.
The test: Don't talk to each other for a few days, and see how the face of the board changes.
The reward: We get more fun out of the board.
The downside: Maybe you don't get to chat in IMs for a few days, if you choose to participate.
I love him. He's like those happy old people who become known for sitting by the side of a busy street and waving to passing cars. People drive by regularly and beep just to see him and get him to wave to them.
That's just like our Arpi... except he doesn't wave or anything. He just says mean things to you.
Nominated for," 2005 poster of the year", by 4 out of 6 mods!
That's just like our Arpi... except he doesn't wave or anything. He just says mean things to you.
GonzoStyle Wrote:I pledge my undying love for Arpi, any retraction of this undying love is to be ignored.
Nominated for," 2005 poster of the year", by 4 out of 6 mods!
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