The 14 Types of People You See on Internet Forums

[jpmcwjr]

All is well; you've been properly chastened, and I am sure others will forgive you, too.

 

[marrgery]

You know, I don't like to divide people into types and hang labels, but there's a lot of truth in what is written) In reality, most people online are similar to those described.

 

[Egg Shen]

I forget which thread, but I saw a member resignation/thread suicide post on here the other day. It was pretty sweet, although probably not necessary

I like putting people in buckets, for fun of course. Stereotypes exist for a reason ?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I forget which thread, but I saw a member resignation/thread suicide post on here the other day. It was pretty sweet, although probably not necessary

I like putting people in buckets, for fun of course. Stereotypes exist for a reason ?

There was a thread on here not too long ago that nearly made me resign.

 

[Egg Shen]

There was a thread on here not too long ago that nearly made me resign.

We’re glad you thought of all of your followers before doing anything rash. ?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Really, Duane; sorry.

Could you kindly pm me a link to that thread. Is it still open?

 

[Chasing Embers]

We’re glad you thought of all of your followers before doing anything rash. ?

That's exactly why I nearly resigned. Other forums respect my wishes regarding following.

Really, Duane; sorry.

Could you kindly pm me a link to that thread. Is it still open?

It took a bit to find. Everyone that posted in it went onto my ignore list and the thread was nearly invisible.

Embers Following Day :: General Discussion

It may come as no surprise to anyone that I am inebriated. As I continue to slug away at the cheap vino rojo as my disposal, I managed to snag this screen shot. Duane has been an above average digital friend to me (as have a few of you) and I want to both thank him and give him shit. This...

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[cosmicfolklore]

As best I can tell, with experimenting with the feature, following doesn't do anything. I have tested it on a couple of members, thinking that it might alert me in some way to their posts, but really it doesn't do anything. So, I wouldn't worry about it.
But, @Chasing Embers, I know what you mean. I had a guy that was posting snide things just after each of my posts, following me across several threads, and then after I complained to him, I got a notification that he was "following " me. It pissed me off. But, after testing it, I am not worried about it now. Maybe Kevin disabled that feature or something.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Duane- I have locked up that thread, but I certainly read it as being complimentary to you.

As to unwelcome followers, please post here the handles of the transgressors. There will be blood.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

 

[Chasing Embers]

I certainly read it as being complimentary to you.

Read my signature.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Read my signature.

I'm trying to make it so you can get rid of that damned thing!

As to being a compliment, when a person takes time and trouble to tweak you momentarily (24 hours), with a whole thread, it's a sign of adulation. (well, maybe). The op said he was a pal of yours. Correct or misrepresentation?

Post the names of the transgressors!

 

[unadoptedlamp]

Am I the only one who is finding this to be very strange?

 

[Alejo R.]

I love this. They missed my category…expert on all things in life, respect my superior intelligence.

Expert on everything, sounds like my wife.
Are you washing the dishes? she passes by and tells you, knowingly and confidently, that you're doing them wrong. You're changing the piston rings on a 1979 Ford Falcon, she walks by and tells you, knowingly and confidently, that you're doing them wrong.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Expert on everything, sounds like my wife.
Are you washing the dishes? she passes by and tells you, knowingly and confidently, that you're doing them wrong. You're changing the piston rings on a 1979 Ford Falcon, she walks by and tells you, knowingly and confidently, that you're doing them wrong.

Worse that God told her to tell you that you’re doing it wrong…..????

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Expert on everything, sounds like my wife.
Are you washing the dishes? she passes by and tells you, knowingly and confidently, that you're doing them wrong. You're changing the piston rings on a 1979 Ford Falcon, she walks by and tells you, knowingly and confidently, that you're doing them wrong.

Early on, I had to set boundaries with Mrs Cosmic. She can ask me to do something OR she can tell me how to do something. But NEVER BOTH. Or, I will quickly just drop what it is that I am doing and walk away.

 

[scloyd]

As best I can tell, with experimenting with the feature, following doesn't do anything. I have tested it on a couple of members, thinking that it might alert me in some way to their posts, but really it doesn't do anything.

My son is a member here, I think he has one post. He follows me and he stated that it doesn't do anything. He also thought he would get alerts about my posts.

 

[trudger]

Ignore is the best feature by far. No muss, no fuss, F off.

 

[condorlover1]

I had the forums very own home grown answer to 'Sling Blade' following me - it drove me nuts so I can relate totally to Duane on this whole situation. Now getting back on topic here is something to totally derail this thread. Its the new Swedish NATO contribution to mechanized warfare that should have the Russians shitting themselves.....

 

[petes03]

Haven't seen one of these in a long time for some reason...we're way overdue. Isn't anyone ready to go out in a blaze of glory?

My thoughts exactly! There were some good ones back in the day on here!