joemilitary
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Post by joemilitary on Dec 25, 2014 8:08:09 GMT -5
count me in as one
I always thought I knew how things worked
I am discovering late in life that I am wrong.........
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 8:55:55 GMT -5
To answer the OP's question of course. Just like people in real life some of what people say here is either a white lie or a massive lie. The difference being this is the internet and it's easier for people to stretch the truth. If there's a poster I think is full of it or even one that I don't care to engage because of how they generally respond I just avoid them, no need to call anyone out. On the other hand there's a lot of posters who seem quite sincere, give honest opinions and some great advice and that's what keeps me coming back because it's easier to discuss some things anonymously. I haven't read this whole thread. I guess I never thought of it like that. There are people you meet in real life that aren't who they say they are. I just shake my head. It's a shame people have to lie about things like that. Sometimes when I am reading these boards I wonder "is this person serious?" When someone lies once, I tend to never forget that and find it hard to believe anything they say after that.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 8:57:31 GMT -5
To answer the OP's question of course. Just like people in real life some of what people say here is either a white lie or a massive lie. The difference being this is the internet and it's easier for people to stretch the truth. If there's a poster I think is full of it or even one that I don't care to engage because of how they generally respond I just avoid them, no need to call anyone out. On the other hand there's a lot of posters who seem quite sincere, give honest opinions and some great advice and that's what keeps me coming back because it's easier to discuss some things anonymously. OP has a long hit list! - phoney posters
- crying coworkers
- competitive coworkers
- coworkers who eat cinnamon rolls and talk about diabetes
- peeps who dye their hair a different shade from 'natural'
- peeps taking selfies
- peeps talking price points on complimented items
Yes - I am giving Mid a run for her money on creeping Wow! You did a lot of research. You don't know where I live, do you?
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 25, 2014 10:01:02 GMT -5
So full of S#!+.
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zibazinski
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 25, 2014 10:01:44 GMT -5
I like the fact that I can think out loud here and get feedback. Much cheaper than a shrink!
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zibazinski
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 25, 2014 10:12:05 GMT -5
Seriously if I didn't have this place to vent, I'd totally lose it!
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Shooby
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Post by Shooby on Dec 25, 2014 10:18:26 GMT -5
I think we have much more in depth and deeper conversations online than you often can IRL. I mean, yeah, there are some friends you might discuss the deep issues, but for the most part it's fluff. I tend to prefer to brood on a lot of more serious topics. I mean, I can only discuss The Bachelor for so long, though that has it's appeal too.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 10:24:50 GMT -5
To answer the OP's question of course. Just like people in real life some of what people say here is either a white lie or a massive lie. The difference being this is the internet and it's easier for people to stretch the truth. If there's a poster I think is full of it or even one that I don't care to engage because of how they generally respond I just avoid them, no need to call anyone out. On the other hand there's a lot of posters who seem quite sincere, give honest opinions and some great advice and that's what keeps me coming back because it's easier to discuss some things anonymously. I haven't read this whole thread. I guess I never thought of it like that. There are people you meet in real life that aren't who they say they are. I just shake my head. It's a shame people have to lie about things like that. Sometimes when I am reading these boards I wonder "is this person serious?" When someone lies once, I tend to never forget that and find it hard to believe anything they say after that.
How do you really KNOW someone is lying on a board though? Even though their situation may sound crazy and extreme it could be true. The awesome thing about boards like this is that it gets people together that never would in real life. You have those with millions chatting with those who are struggling to get groceries. City folks in high rises and people living in trailers in the boonies. You can strip away everything here if you want, your sex, your race, if you are in awesome shape or confined to your room with extreme obesity... It's really pretty cool.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 10:48:38 GMT -5
There is one poster that I know is full of it. No matter what the topic is, they are an expert on it, they have done it, or they have a relative that has had it. Even with all that experience at least 90% of the time they are dead wrong. I've just stopped reading them.
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andi9899
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Post by andi9899 on Dec 25, 2014 10:56:56 GMT -5
There is one poster that I know is full of it. No matter what the topic is, they are an expert on it, they have done it, or they have a relative that has had it. Even with all that experience at least 90% of the time they are dead wrong. I've just stopped reading them. I'm sorry. I'll stop. I promise.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 10:58:29 GMT -5
There is one poster that I know is full of it. No matter what the topic is, they are an expert on it, they have done it, or they have a relative that has had it. Even with all that experience at least 90% of the time they are dead wrong. I've just stopped reading them. But...but...I have really big family.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 10:58:57 GMT -5
There is one poster that I know is full of it. No matter what the topic is, they are an expert on it, they have done it, or they have a relative that has had it. Even with all that experience at least 90% of the time they are dead wrong. I've just stopped reading them. I'm sorry. I'll stop. I promise. LOL the sad part is, they won't admit it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 11:12:45 GMT -5
Rukh, did you scare bluester off?
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milee
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Post by milee on Dec 25, 2014 11:16:41 GMT -5
Rukh, did you scare bluester off? Stop it with your crazy ranting and questions. Nothing good can be gained through this line of inquiry!!!!
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mmhmm
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 25, 2014 11:18:24 GMT -5
That'll be me, but I'll only swipe that big, black beauty! I thought you were talking to Z! I was like Dayum, mmhmm! You go, girl! POM!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 11:19:36 GMT -5
I am talking about Rukh and Rukh's behavior ...
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milee
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Post by milee on Dec 25, 2014 11:21:12 GMT -5
I am talking about Rukh and Rukh's behavior ... Ridiculous! You're obviously just bitching about things that are none of your business and complaining about nothing. And people are NOT sensitive at all about the topic of people leaving the board. NOT AT ALL. So you can just stop the whining right now.
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andi9899
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Post by andi9899 on Dec 25, 2014 11:37:15 GMT -5
I noticed bluester was gone too. What did I miss?
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Artemis Windsong
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Dec 25, 2014 11:37:27 GMT -5
I am my real self. Artemis crashed to earth, stripped of powers by Zues for losing the take over. Archer, huntress, and something to do with childbirth.
I am not the most brilliant poster but do enjoy my friends here. I try not to embellish a lot and post some insightful comments.
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tloonya
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Post by tloonya on Dec 25, 2014 12:03:26 GMT -5
Tomorrow morning I will be. This morning around 9 I took my morning , so I am running on empty. You stole '' from one of my posts...
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tloonya
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Post by tloonya on Dec 25, 2014 12:05:49 GMT -5
Do you ever get the feeling some people on these boards are full of crap? (They aren't who they say they are.) Who and why? Where do I start? Nowhere!!! It's been done, dealt with, haven fun with it, frustration, tears, departures, hilarious moments...etc. What is your problem again?
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Phoenix84
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 25, 2014 13:10:15 GMT -5
I don't really know or care if anyone mis represents themselves on these message boards or online. It doesn't really affect me any. People are going to do it for whatever reason, it's the internet.
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Phoenix84
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 25, 2014 13:51:24 GMT -5
How do you really KNOW someone is lying on a board though? Even though their situation may sound crazy and extreme it could be true. The awesome thing about boards like this is that it gets people together that never would in real life. You have those with millions chatting with those who are struggling to get groceries. City folks in high rises and people living in trailers in the boonies. You can strip away everything here if you want, your sex, your race, if you are in awesome shape or confined to your room with extreme obesity... It's really pretty cool. Yes, in a way, the internet is a great equalizer. You can have a nobel prize winner and a CEO in the same chat room as a unemployed 20 year old high school dropout. And you can never be completely sure who's who.
The internet, it's wild.
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Phoenix84
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 25, 2014 13:53:53 GMT -5
I don't really know or care if anyone mis represents themselves on these message boards or online. It doesn't really affect me any. People are going to do it for whatever reason, it's the internet. I do - but only inas they either waste my time, or if they are being mean/detrimental to other posters with their false claims. Other than that - I do try to identify 'hopeless' cases - such as the big D - where - for reasons of either falseness, unwillingness, or possible both, that input is wasted time. I just don't think it really matters unless you are planning on making life altering changes and or giving someone money or personal information. If you do any of that, obviously you should conduct your due diligence.
Generally when receiving advice from this message board, I tend to look at what is common between most posters and take that advice to heart, not the occasional outlier.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 15:05:16 GMT -5
She meant Doxie.
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Knee Deep in Water Chloe
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 25, 2014 15:10:19 GMT -5
Oh lordy, I am way too tired and lazy to make up anything or to keep track or put any thought into if anyone else is doing it. Ditto.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 18:03:31 GMT -5
People have been accussing me of trolling, posting as multiple people, making up people, and all kinds of stuff since back on the old board. *shrug* I've never understood why they thought I'd spend that much time on something so pointless. Yes, it would be almost as pointless as planning and staging elaborate retributions for those who might place a prank call...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 18:19:20 GMT -5
Did poster do mean thing to bluester for this post to happen? Why is blues gone? I get more prank email since join here like FedEx Delivery waiting for me and every bank including ones with no account of mine asking me to click here to check my account. Does this place get accessed for things like that?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 19:21:39 GMT -5
Did poster do mean thing to bluester for this post to happen? Why is blues gone? I get more prank email since join here like FedEx Delivery waiting for me and every bank including ones with no account of mine asking me to click here to check my account. Does this place get accessed for things like that? You'll get more prank email when you visit any internet site. There are bots that pick up your info. Get used to it.
However, I don't understand the point of this thread. The original post sounded like we were supposed to start accusing posters of being frauds.
How is that possibly in the terms of service, @moonbeam ?
I think the responses have mostly resisted that with people more saying, "Are you talking about me?" But I don't understand the purpose.
And Blue's disappearance was just bizarre. I am not speculating. I am just connecting the dots, and there was nothing on here that led to anyone's disappearance.
I am honestly puzzled.
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mmhmm
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 25, 2014 19:39:04 GMT -5
Did poster do mean thing to bluester for this post to happen? Why is blues gone? I get more prank email since join here like FedEx Delivery waiting for me and every bank including ones with no account of mine asking me to click here to check my account. Does this place get accessed for things like that? You'll get more prank email when you visit any internet site. There are bots that pick up your info. Get used to it.
However, I don't understand the point of this thread. The original post sounded like we were supposed to start accusing posters of being frauds.
How is that possibly in the terms of service, @moonbeam ?
I think the responses have mostly resisted that with people more saying, "Are you talking about me?" But I don't understand the purpose.
And Blue's disappearance was just bizarre. I am not speculating. I am just connecting the dots, and there was nothing on here that led to anyone's disappearance.
I am honestly puzzled.
Had the thread headed in the direction of fraud accusations, it would have been stopped. It didn't. I give Kudos to all of you for that. As to the purpose, who knows? The only one who would know that would be the thread's OP. Like you, I sure can't see any good reason for it.
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