What part of MacRumors do you like the most [Archive]

mr.w

Jun 11, 2002, 04:44 PM

I've been apart of the macrumors family for about a month and a half now, and I am very pleased with what I have seen.

The website is awsome: you can do just about anything. see who is online, check user profiles, see the latest rumors, talk to strangers about world politics, make friends, help people with problems ... the possibilities are endless.

But I must say the best (or worst however you look at it) thing about macrumors is the addiction I fell. Posting has almost become a game. I want to become a more powerful member in the community. MacRumors is like an emulator for life, a quest of sorts. To get to where you really want to be, you have to jump through hoops and be around a while, and throughout the whole process you attain a great deal of knowledge as well. I guess that's what keeps me comming.

Dignan

Jun 11, 2002, 04:53 PM

Personally...I like the "Short Films" thread...

Backtothemac

Jun 11, 2002, 04:59 PM

I think the community that is developing here is really good. Oh, that and the private forums.

....you know you want to....

mischief

Jun 11, 2002, 05:02 PM

" I like this swell shiney new Mug!!! It came with Demi-God status and getting all these freaks off my back!!":D :D

(ROTFLMAO!!!)

eyelikeart

Jun 11, 2002, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by mischief
" I like this swell shiney new Mug!!! It came with Demi-God status and getting all these freaks off my back!!":D :D

(ROTFLMAO!!!)

hey who are u calling freak....pie-boy? :D

what do I like?

hmm...I think the best thing so far has been the friends I feel like I've made...it's honestly been really cool to get to know a lot of u guys...and meeting some of ya'll (yes I'm from the south, but not a hick like jello) at Geek Fest next month...

oh...and having a stalker is pretty flattering...;)

Mr. Anderson

Jun 11, 2002, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Dignan
Personally...I like the "Short Films" thread...

wow, you actually posted outside that thread, there is hope for you yet....

the sense of community and the friends I've made here over the past 6 months are great. So much has changed since I became a member and it just seems to keep getting better. The potential for contests is also quite cool, but I know exactly what you mean by the addiction - my post count is proof enough.

Backtothemac

Jun 11, 2002, 05:12 PM

I also think the community that we have here is leading to some very good things. We are actually coming together for a party in New Orleans, and we have talks of future areas as well coming into play. We just have to keep supporting the site. That is key.

eyelikeart

Jun 11, 2002, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by Backtothemac
We are actually coming together for a party in New Orleans, and we have talks of future areas as well coming into play.

I'll hopefully be at them all too... ;)

Mr. Anderson

Jun 11, 2002, 05:17 PM

well, lets see how this one goes before we start talking about the next one. I'm looking forward to meeting my fellow geeks, it really should be a lot of fun.

Backtothemac

Jun 11, 2002, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by eyelikeart

I'll hopefully be at them all too... ;)

I am going to try. Having the wife in school and the baby, it is going to be hard. Hey eye, if you do go to any up north and you drive, can I hitch a ride? You know with XM radio, it is a matter of time before they have XM internet from your car. Now, that will be sweet. I want to make a trip to an Apple store. Hey eye. Come this way, and lets head to Memphis and visit the Germantown store!!!!

eyelikeart

Jun 11, 2002, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by Backtothemac
Hey eye, if you do go to any up north and you drive, can I hitch a ride?

Hey eye. Come this way, and lets head to Memphis and visit the Germantown store!!!!

I'd love to man...but I have the feeling if I'm going anywhere further than what I'll be doing this weekend I'll be flying...but we'll see...I got props for ya man... ;)

ah...Germantown...been there....quite boring...but the Have a Nice Day Cafe on Beale St. was pretty cool...kinda disco-retro...weak drinks though...

were they ever able to put up the lit Apple sign??

Mr. Anderson

Jun 11, 2002, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Backtothemac

You know with XM radio, it is a matter of time before they have XM internet from your car.

My wife works for XM - did you know that? We've got one, its friggin awesome. The internet part might take a while though, the data rate might be a little slow too. And it probably wouldn't be XM serving it up, but the technology is there.

Backtothemac

Jun 11, 2002, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by eyelikeart

I'd love to man...but I have the feeling if I'm going anywhere further than what I'll be doing this weekend I'll be flying...but we'll see...I got props for ya man... ;)

ah...Germantown...been there....quite boring...but the Have a Nice Day Cafe on Beale St. was pretty cool...kinda disco-retro...weak drinks though...

were they ever able to put up the lit Apple sign??

My friends buddy is the manager there. That is why I want to go to that store. Yea, I think they did. In fact the last time I talked to my buddy, he said everytime they have promotions and stuff they just pay the fine. They don't care, you know.

eyelikeart

Jun 11, 2002, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Backtothemac
In fact the last time I talked to my buddy, he said everytime they have promotions and stuff they just pay the fine. They don't care, you know.

that is so stupid man...just get over yourselves and change the f***ing law...how dumb :rolleyes:

are the fines stiff do u know?

Royal Pineapple

Jun 11, 2002, 05:46 PM

since becoming a demi-god i've found a new love for the contributer areas. its fun to just listen to jello and teabgs duke it out (no pun intended Duke) personally it has made the price of the mug well worth it to see what these guys say about eachother in private.
-royal

eyelikeart

Jun 11, 2002, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Royal Pineapple
personally it has made the price of the mug well worth it to see what these guys say about eachother in private.
-royal

ah...it's a bit scary though...I mean..u see what goes on in the public areas...just imagine what goes down in the "private" rooms...he he he ;)

britboy

Jun 11, 2002, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Backtothemac
Oh, that and the private forums.

....you know you want to....

Totally agreed. The private forum is probably my favourite part of MR, if only because you can talk about people behind their backs ;)

The Community Discussion is the most fun though, by far.

Durandal7

Jun 11, 2002, 05:50 PM

I enjoy the bizzarre events that occasionally occur and the obligatory flamings that ensue.

teabgs

Jun 11, 2002, 07:27 PM

I liked macrumors better befoe Jello got here.....;)

seriously though The best part by far is the Private Forums.....

That and not having to guess what DGVPG means and getting to taunt all youse guys...NOOCH!

I also like the community thats being created here....its like the family I never wanted, and wish would go away....hehehe just kidding...

I like the fact that we get to see geeks in drag ;) and have monkeys running loose around here....Snoogans!

arn

Jun 11, 2002, 09:09 PM

mr.w - I'm glad you like the site...

demigods - you don't have to peddle the mugs in every thread... ;)

arn

King Cobra

Jun 11, 2002, 09:10 PM

I find lots of parts of macrumors enjoyable. I like the general interaction, the reasonable rumors, and of course, the occassional comical statements that I think keep some of the guests coming back for more.

I am looking into racking up the money for a mug and finding out what the fuss is all about. (I'd rather find out myself... :))

But I think that the best part for me on the forums is just trying to get into regular discussions about Apple, Macs, etc. I have been in other discussions, which are cool. I did find the site probably even more interactive for me when I signed up for the Flame 'Em and Burn 'Em division. :D

However, it's sad that I can't enjoy the forums as much as I want to (yeah, I want more than 7 posts a day) because of all the classes and other stuff I have to get through. But, when I do get the chance, a solid interaction will keep me going for a while.
__________________

Fear the King.

Royal Pineapple

Jun 12, 2002, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by arn
mr.w - I'm glad you like the site...

demigods - you don't have to peddle the mugs in every thread... ;)

arn
we like pimpin' your s*** arn
and becides it gives us something to taunt the other members about.
-royal

agreenster

Jun 12, 2002, 12:14 AM

This site IS addictive, but since Ive switched jobs, I cant get on anymore except in my spare time and at night. Yet, however, I always find myself coming back to see what insanity is brewing among the MR faithful....

Mr. Anderson

Jun 12, 2002, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by agreenster
This site IS addictive, but since Ive switched jobs, I cant get on anymore except in my spare time and at night. Yet, however, I always find myself coming back to see what insanity is brewing among the MR faithful....

I'm hooked, but I want to know where your movie is.....

Durandal7

Jun 12, 2002, 12:33 AM

agreenster

Jun 12, 2002, 12:34 AM

Its done--Im building the site right now--I should have the movie up this weekend. My new job is kicking my ass right now, so I havent had much time to work on it...

Is the avatar contest over, or is the 11:59:59 West Coast time?

eyelikeart

Jun 12, 2002, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by agreenster
Is the avatar contest over, or is the 11:59:59 West Coast time?

done agreenster...

judging will be soon...he he he ;)

Durandal7

Jun 12, 2002, 01:11 AM

Any guess as to who will get the tar and feather award?

britboy

Jun 12, 2002, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by asurace
Any guess as to who will get the tar and feather award?

Did you have an entry? ;)

iGav

Jun 12, 2002, 07:49 AM

You're all a bunch of nutters....... that's the part that I like most...... :D

teabgs

Jun 12, 2002, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by iGAV
You're all a bunch of nutters....... that's the part that I like most...... :D

um, being called a "nutter" brings some naughty images to mind :D

Could you enlighten me to what this really mean? Cause I dont think my perverted idea is correct :rolleyes:

NOOCH

iGav

Jun 12, 2002, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by teabgs

um, being called a "nutter" brings some naughty images to mind :D

Could you enlighten me to what this really mean? Cause I dont think my perverted idea is correct :rolleyes:

NOOCH

heh heh.... afraid it's not naughty..... :p "nutter" as in 'nutcase', or how can I put it differently......??? :confused:

Aha...... not 100%.... :eek: :D :p

eyelikeart

Jun 12, 2002, 10:53 AM

u should have just called him a "wanker"....

everyone knows what that means... ;)

iGav

Jun 12, 2002, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by eyelikeart
u should have just called him a "wanker"....

everyone knows what that means... ;)

heh heh heh heh :p
it's a very british thing isn't it......... "wanker" :p I can't believe it doesn't get censored......

I think calling everyone on Macrumors a wanker wouldn't go down too well would it....... :p I'd be pie'd in seconds......

I like "nutters"...... :p

So what's a bunch of nutters mean in yankee???

Backtothemac

Jun 12, 2002, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by iGAV

heh heh heh heh :p
it's a very british thing isn't it......... "wanker" :p I can't believe it doesn't get censored......

I think calling everyone on Macrumors a wanker wouldn't go down too well would it....... :p I'd be pie'd in seconds......

I like "nutters"...... :p

So what's a bunch of nutters mean in yankee???

I have no idea?!?! What is a nutter in London? Hey jef there is a Macs and....for you.

jefhatfield

Jun 12, 2002, 11:13 AM

i like community discussion, general discussion, and hardware rumors

i used to post mostly on article discussion

Backtothemac

Jun 12, 2002, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by jefhatfield
i like community discussion, general discussion, and hardware rumors

i used to post mostly on article discussion

I too moved from Article to community, and now the private forums. Jef. How about Macs and slang. Has that ever been done? Seriously what the hell is a nutter?

britboy

Jun 12, 2002, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Backtothemac

I have no idea?!?! What is a nutter in London? Hey jef there is a Macs and....for you.

A nutter would be someone like mischief. Someone who's loco.

Like, if you do a a bunjee jump, you could be called a nutter. Confronting alpha, only a nutter would do that :D

Perhaps a more international version would be to call someone a nutcase (something's not right in his/her head).

Backtothemac

Jun 12, 2002, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by britboy

A nutter would be someone like mischief. Someone who's loco.

Like, if you do a a bunjee jump, you could be called a nutter. Confronting alpha, only a nutter would do that :D

Perhaps a more international version would be to call someone a nutcase (something's not right in his/her head).

Oh, now I get it. We should do a Macs and slang thread. It would be neat to exchange sayings all over the world. Us southern folk have a few that I am sure that you have never heard of.

britboy

Jun 12, 2002, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Backtothemac

Oh, now I get it. We should do a Macs and slang thread. It would be neat to exchange sayings all over the world. Us southern folk have a few that I am sure that you have never heard of.

As ..... would say, "you just volunteered" :D