Forum addicts anonymous.

[dirtylover]

Geek/lonely/interested/bored/addicted/enjoyment/informative - why do we post?

I've realised that I've spent rather a lot of time in this forum of late. I've read some interesting posts, replied to quite a few and I'm even beginning to feel like I know a few of you (but doubt I'll physically meet you).

The thing is that it's monumentally unproductive. I know that I have geeky tendencies (eg I like online chess, computer games and the finer ponts of plant genetics). I also get addicted to things very easily (eg drugs, sex and rigmarole). But why do I keep coming back here?

Okay, I know officially we're supposeed to be talking about writing, but in truth that doesn't seem to happen very often.

I'd be interested to know why other people post so much (I know I have posted very few cf w/ many of you ), why you post, how much time you spend here and on the internet, and do you feel bad about it? Do you feel like you're wasting time? Is this your social life? Am I the only one that feels like getting some fresh air?

 

[A7inchPhildo]

Pronunciation: gçk
Noun 1. geek - a carnival performer who does disgusting acts
performer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
2. geek - a person with an unusual or odd personality
eccentric, eccentric person, oddball, flake
unusual person, anomaly - a person who is unusual
crackpot, fruitcake, nut case, nutcase, screwball, crank, nut - a whimsically eccentric person
nutter, wacko, whacko - a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad


Ok that is me! I don't slap myself in the head with a dead chicken though.

I come and go in spurts, Lit is cool and the people here are great. I still maintain this is my pretend land of make believe. As much as it helps me wind up and unwind my real life always takes priority over the Internet.

Phildo

 

[Black Tulip]

Can I opt for nutcase or fruitcake? I like a bit of crunch.

I spend my days being bloody serious with other people, so I enjoy myself with the sense and nonsense here.
And yes, sometimes it takes up a lot of time, sometimes other things take precedence.

Feeling guilty? No, why should I? I'm having fun and as far as I know I don't hurt anybody with it.



Btw, Phildo, verrry nice AV.

 

[Guest]

dl: The AH is an escape, at work or at home. But somehow I've made real friends, some people I actually love, so now it's like a hometown. I even have a nemesis (haha). My most recent favourite character was SubJoe, now there is you, the endearing pip of a reader.

When there are serious threads and I post seriously I find the exercise helps me think better. Actually, writing has always helped me think better, or through a certain issue. So that's good (for me anyway).

The silly threads and flirting, etc. are all just fun. I'd say more than 50% of my posts were silly, flirting, and some of those 1- to 3-word story threads, plus my first month on the SRP forum.

I met a very special person here, the first man to match me in my life (and I've had a big life ), and become a real friend, so that's been good too.

Calm down, you're new and you jumped in with a good big splash and liked how it felt. Come and go, but please don't give up cold turkey, you'd be missed by me at least.

Perdita

 

[dirtylover]

reTulip

Yeah, I suppose so.

On a completely different note - I saw Keats' house yesterday. Boy, would I like to live in that area? (yes)

Or actually, where Phildo lives, must be very peaceful to get that kind of shot of the night sky. Far too much light pollution where I am.

 

[dirtylover]

re Perdita



I find writing helps me think too. Thanks for the kind comments, and putting things in perspective. I'm off to watch the Simpsons with a bowel of muesli.

one more...




(oww, I was going to have loads of smilies, but it wouldn't let me)

 

[lucky-E-leven]

I'm here...A LOT! And not ashamed. I'm at home with computer access nearly everyday and while my two year old talks her head off, there is much to be desired by way of conversation.

I've 'met' a ton of extremely interesting folks here and find that I learn so much more than I would watching any news or going out with established friends. The variety of personality and background here is second to none and I really enjoy getting pulled out of my box.

Oddly enough, this place is like a wild mosh of family, friends, acquaintances, strangers, enemies, lovers and nameless fucks. All of whom serve some sort of purpose and keep things lively.

Oh yeah, and I'm here for Perdita...sigh. She's the best!

~lucky

 

[Guest]

nameless fucks

On what forum do I find those, L.?

Perdita (here for you too )

 

[Guest]

I'm not addicted. Nooooo!

*flibble*

It's all you lot. It's all your fault, you should stop talking back at me. I just can't shut up, and as soon as someone merely acknowledges my existence, I'm there, yakking back. Please don't stop talking to me, though, I kinda like it here.

Perdita, I think you said it very well, when you likened the AH to your hometown. I feel that way, too.

We do have our own little macro-society going on here. There's the loud ones, the quiet ones, the crude ones, the rude ones, the lewd ones, the rude and lewd ones, the smart ones, the funny ones, the downright hilarious ones, the arsey ones, the sarcastic ones, the affectionate ones, the not-so-smart ones, the thinkers, the helpers, the carers, the do'ers, the piss and moaners, the wind up merchants, the nutters, the crazies, and last, but by no means least, they very sexy ones (especially some of the ladies ). Ahhhhhhhhhh *deep breath*

Yeah, this is a good place to hang out.

Katie-Lou

 

[Carl East]

For me it's an escape, an escape from the norm. I enjoy talking to all the lady's on lit and have had some pretty interesting conversations with them. I like to flirt and this is a perfect environment for that.

It's also interesting getting everyone's views on certain things and how much we all differ from one another. Not to mention the fact that you can learn something while you're here.

And of course where else would I go to see Lou's smile and tantalising av's.

Carl

 

[Guest]

And of course where else would I go to see Lou's smile and tantalising av's.

Carl

Here or here

But, don't forget to come back here.

Lou - not really pushing my own sites.

 

[TheEarl]

I'm addicted. Why else would I be here?

Oh, no wait, I'm supposed to be doing coursework. That explains everything.

The Earl

 

[dirtylover]

re

Hmmm, yes, know that procrastinating feeling.

Earl, although I love Red Dwarf, please could you change your signature, since that's the third time I've read it

Or maybe just add another quote.

 

[Guest]

Earl...
















FUCK OFF AND DO SOME COURSEWORK!

Said in a very affectionate way, of course.

Lou

 

[CharleyH]

On what forum do I find those, L.?

Perdita (here for you too )

OMG - rolling in laughter!

Also I agree with many here, but not to escape for me. It's fun, I enjoy the multiple personalities I get a great diversity of opinion, and I enjoy the company of writers It broadens my word quite frankly - and I like to be 'broad-and . . .'

 

[Guest]

OMG - rolling in laughter!

You do that alot, Ch. Hope you have soft carpeting.

P.

 

[CharleyH]

You do that alot, Ch. Hope you have soft carpeting.

P.

I love laughing, and OH ya, the area rug is fine as long as I don't roll onto the hardwood - OUCH!

 

[kellycummings]

I'm here for the escape. Can't go out so I have to escape through the cable line to a world of meaningless but fun websites, bulletin boards and porn. Some day I'll be able to go out in the real world and discover that is mostly shit and probably end up back on the internet.

Oh, and there are no kids here. Sure, got one pulling on me right now screaming for chicken nuggets but I've learned to tune him out. LOL
Damn kid's gonna turn into a chicken nugget.

Looking back over my post I see that I'm bitching. Oh well, gonna post it anyway.

 

[pop_54]

I'm not hooked honest, I too come here to escape the cruel world of reality, I too like Chicken Nuggets....... No sorry, no...... umm I mean...... Seriously folks, I love you all, and love the variety here, as lovely Lou says all kinds of lovely wacky people, and where else can you swear so much in public, not to mention talking openly about sex.

This is no bullshit, I never swear in front of women in real life normal conversation, I'm very careful and gentlemanly about that sort of thing. Yet I come here and ask the lovely Perdy if I can fuck her twat, and lick her comma, without a hint of embarrassment, (well can I?). It is all so relaxing to be able to do this kind of thing openly, and knowing I'm among friends who won't judge me for my behaviour.

I've settled here now I think, I used to trawl the net visiting many sites, but haven't been elsewhere for months now, can't seem to get away, always a post to be replied to.

 

[dirtylover]

re

I like the authors forum - same old friendly faces.

Pop - u're a dirty old man, one day I hope I grow up to be like you.

Ch:H

I enjoy the multiple personalities

, yeah, many of us are schizo, I think. As long as we're all rolling about on soft carpets, that's okay.

Kelly: I'm so glad I don't have kids yet (Not that I mind them eating all my chicken nuggets, since I is vegie)

Lou: I've always thought you had a way with words.

 

[Guest]

for Pops

,

Perdita

 

[pop_54]

Re: for Pops

,

Perdita

Slurp!!

 

[minsue]

What they said. Pretty much covers it all. I can't even use talking about writing as an excuse seeing as I'm just a writer-groupie.

I'm here because of all of you.

- Mindy

Oh yeah, I'm also here because I can't post my annoying emoticons in RL.http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/diverse/anisoz.gif

 

[Icingsugar]

You're a fun bunch. I like fun bunches. That is all.

 

[NoJo]

I came to lit. because I had a dirty story I wanted to get feedback on. Then I wrote about ten or fifteen more, and my writing ability and confidence improved. I got heaviliy involved with a lady here too. That was scary fun.

I stopped posting altogether for about a year after my father died (I also quit my job), and in that time decided to become a full-time writer.

Whatever the fools on the AH are talking about, I always feel that there's a basic shared experience of writing, and love of words. And like me, a lot of people here are learning to express themselves, and are using God's most precious gift language to explore life, sex, love, and the history of aeroplane manufacturers like McDonnell Douglas.