Why did you join the forum?

ppcg4mac · 03:00 PM

I figured that this would be interesting, to know how everybody got here, and what keeps them here.

For me, MR is the only place where I can "fit in", at school, I have no friends, and I have been outed from all of the "nerdy" social groups because of my Aspergers. At home, my dad avoids me, my mom is dead (and was an ignorant drunk anyways), and even if my dad didn't avoid me, all we really do is argue. At first, I came hare to get help when I got a G4 from a teacher, but then I realized that I am actually really good at helping people (at least I try to be) and I took a computer apps class last year that had a part on Google searching (I almost failed that class because it was in the only computer lab that could play minecraft), im better, but I will never master the search like Mr. Retrofire. This forum is better than my home, and I would like to thank all of you.

OnceYouGoMac · Dec 27, 2012, 03:09 PM

I've been lurking on it for a while and I thought it would be a good place to be able to talk about Apple. I also find it useful for technical help. I don't post all the time but I always enjoy it when I do.

j.dstasio · Dec 27, 2012, 03:12 PM

I lurked round for a couple years & then when I started working part time fixing computers, iPods, iPhones, etc... I registered to help people out here where I could.

Shrink · Dec 27, 2012, 03:18 PM

I'm a sad and pathetic person in desperate need of human contact.

Also, it's a great place to learn stuff, and also to make snotty comments without anyone knowing who I am.

ppcg4mac · Dec 27, 2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shrink

I'm a sad and pathetic person in desperate need of human contact.

Welcome to the club.

A Hebrew · Dec 27, 2012, 03:21 PM

I was taking a class one day where we had to use Macbook Pros provided by our school. When I used it I thought to myself "Holy **** this is a good laptop". Since then, I gained interest in more of Apple's hardware and I figured that this would be a good place to learn more about it.

SandboxGeneral · Dec 27, 2012, 03:22 PM

I joined because I was searching for a solution to a problem I was having and found help here. Then I stuck around learning more and eventually was able to help others.

grapes911 · Dec 27, 2012, 03:27 PM

I joined to get help with some technical issues I had with my iBook. I kept coming back in the short-term as I thought it was a good place to make jokes and be an all around PITA. After I while I realized it was a real community and I stuck around because I liked the place.

ChristianJapan · Dec 27, 2012, 03:41 PM

Years ago I talked with a colleague about buying new Apple stuff and he pointed me to the Buyer's Guide here.

Then I did the "big mistake"

start reading the forum and after some years signing up and asking the one or other question, answered the one or other question and got stucked here.

I like the huge level of knowledge and people are willing to volunteer in sharing that with high patience to those asking for help; In some areas I appreciate the exchange of thoughts about general topics (politics, religion, art, design, ...)

A nice place to be ...

ppcg4mac · Dec 27, 2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Hebrew

I was taking a class one day where we had to use Macbook Pros provided by our school. When I used it I thought to myself "Holy **** this is a good laptop". Since then, I gained interest in more of Apple's hardware and I figured that this would be a good place to learn more about it.

I have a similar intro story, my dad (when we did get along) got a iPhone 3Gs, once he got that, I got a iPod touch, and then somehow started in the Mac direction.

DarrenUK · Dec 27, 2012, 03:48 PM

I joined very recently just a couple of weeks ago. I ordered a new 2012 27" iMac and being new to Mac (always used windows PC in the past) thought I would learn a thing or two here.

Already from reading through the forum I have learnt enough to get me started, the very basics and what apps I will need to start off with etc.

Scepticalscribe · Dec 27, 2012, 04:00 PM

My tale is similar to that of many others who have already posted.

In 2008, after mulling it over for quite a while, I bought a MBP for myself as a belated birthday present. I'm one of those who 'switched' to Apple as a result of what the marketing people refer to as the 'halo' effect of the iPod. In fact, it wasn't so much the iPod itself, much though I loved it, as the excellent service I received when the HDD on two separate iPods, in turn, died (fortunately, while they were each still under warranty). Anyway, they were replaced without any problem, and that impressed me.

After buying the MBP, there was much to learn, and I tripped over this forum in search of answers. In common with many, I was a lurker for months. Then, need compelled me to join - the need to find an answer to a question. Curiosity compelled exploration of the forum, and I liked what I saw and decided to stay and if possible, return the favour by answering questions where I was in a position to do so.

Oh, and also to get involved in some political brawls, er, deep and meaningful, full and frank, and occasionally, rather robust, exchanges of views.

On a more serious level, I like the community, and have also found the wide variety of people here very interesting. It is the first time in my life that I have actively participated in an online community, and I have enjoyed it hugely and have also learned a lot from it. Plus, I've met a few very nice friends here, too.

jf1450 · 04:18 PM

I use it to get advice and to learn. Also to try and help convince myself to return the notebook I recently purchased loaded with &/(;;@&-/ Windows 8 and exchange it for a MacBook Pro. :-)

To the OP, thank *you* for your help in the forum!!

Jeff

firedept · Dec 27, 2012, 04:40 PM

Knowledge and humour.

wordoflife · Dec 27, 2012, 04:41 PM

I can't remember, but this might be a good guess.

ucfgrad93 · Dec 27, 2012, 06:08 PM

I joined because I was looking to switch from a PC to a Mac. This forum was a good source of information as I made the transition.

mscriv · Dec 27, 2012, 07:03 PM

I lurked for a long time reading articles and forum posts and then one day joined so that I could ask for help with a project I was working on. It's all downhill from there as I've been fairly active ever since.

h1r0ll3r · Dec 28, 2012, 08:39 AM

Information. I was an iPhone/Apple n00b back when I bought my iPhone 3G. I'm pretty tech savvy however I've never used such a device and was unfamiliar with "Apple" as a whole and how they operated. After getting a few tips/tricks here and there from the iPhone forum, I thought this would be a great place to come, at the very least, for some technical "support" with my phone. Fast forward a couple years and I have acquired a MBP, iPad, iPod as well as an Apple TV. As each new toy I got, I started sprawling out into the other sections of this forum seeking more information/tips/reviews/opinions and such and it has been quite beneficial. Now that I've gotten well acclimated to the products and such from Apple, I like to offer any input I can for newbies as they start coming into things like the iPhone/iPad/MBP and such. I'm a part of numerous other forums, as I'm sure many others here are, however I do find myself logging into this one on a daily basis.

Macman45 · Dec 28, 2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shrink

I'm a sad and pathetic person in desperate need of human contact.

Also, it's a great place to learn stuff, and also to make snotty comments without anyone knowing who I am.

I can vouch for this...! He is all he describes...! Seriously? I've enjoyed my time here, and have made friends too..When I return to the States ( Finally) I will have a lot of driving to do!..

Oh, BTW, that Shrink guy?...He's okay really

Jessica Lares · Dec 28, 2012, 11:58 AM

Just liked what I saw, so yeah. I'm on other Apple related forums too, and a bunch of other forums in general, but they all feel like they're dominated by 16-18 year olds.

cheezeit · Dec 28, 2012, 11:59 AM

needed a place to read on mac stuff. this feels like it fills that void.

Dagless · Dec 28, 2012, 12:30 PM

I was looking to buy a PowerBook and wanted to ask some questions about it. Also signed up to Think Secret and (I think it was called) Mac Teen.

The good old days

.

Mr. McMac · Dec 28, 2012, 12:39 PM

Basically to learn more than I already know about Macs. Find solutions to problems that may arise, etc..

Huntn · Dec 28, 2012, 12:57 PM

I originally came here to talk Mac Gaming, but I love the relative freedom for rousing political discussion. The last Mac gaming site I hung out on (years ago) was oppressively moderated. MacRumors offers just the right balance, allowing rich, two sided conversation. Thank you moderators and Happy Holidays!

SDKNOLA · Dec 28, 2012, 05:39 PM

Long time lurker, but I've been doing more Mac repairs lately and wanted the ability to be more connected to other users.

Dec 27, 2012, 02:57 PM	#1
ppcg4mac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Spaaaaace!	Why did you join the forum? I figured that this would be interesting, to know how everybody got here, and what keeps them here. For me, MR is the only place where I can "fit in", at school, I have no friends, and I have been outed from all of the "nerdy" social groups because of my Aspergers. At home, my dad avoids me, my mom is dead (and was an ignorant drunk anyways), and even if my dad didn't avoid me, all we really do is argue. At first, I came hare to get help when I got a G4 from a teacher, but then I realized that I am actually really good at helping people (at least I try to be) and I took a computer apps class last year that had a part on Google searching (I almost failed that class because it was in the only computer lab that could play minecraft), im better, but I will never master the search like Mr. Retrofire. This forum is better than my home, and I would like to thank all of you. __________________ There is no question about it, my sanity is questionable. I'm not on during the week, only weekends if I'm lucky! Last edited by ppcg4mac; Dec 27, 2012 at 03:00 PM. Reason: Fixing the "i"s
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:12 PM	#3
j.dstasio macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jersey	I lurked round for a couple years & then when I started working part time fixing computers, iPods, iPhones, etc... I registered to help people out here where I could. __________________  A good mix of both black and white gadgets.
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:18 PM	#4
Shrink macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England, USA	I'm a sad and pathetic person in desperate need of human contact. Also, it's a great place to learn stuff, and also to make snotty comments without anyone knowing who I am. __________________ Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. -- Albert Einstein
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:22 PM	#7
SandboxGeneral Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The New World	I joined because I was searching for a solution to a problem I was having and found help here. Then I stuck around learning more and eventually was able to help others. __________________ Twitter \| Website \| ♫ Free iTunes Music ♫ *Random Access Memories* ~ daft punk
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:27 PM	#8
grapes911 Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Citizens Bank Park	I joined to get help with some technical issues I had with my iBook. I kept coming back in the short-term as I thought it was a good place to make jokes and be an all around PITA. After I while I realized it was a real community and I stuck around because I liked the place. __________________ twitter
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:09 PM	#2
OnceYouGoMac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In front of my Mac	I've been lurking on it for a while and I thought it would be a good place to be able to talk about Apple. I also find it useful for technical help. I don't post all the time but I always enjoy it when I do.
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:21 PM	#6
A Hebrew macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Minnesota	I was taking a class one day where we had to use Macbook Pros provided by our school. When I used it I thought to myself "Holy **** this is a good laptop". Since then, I gained interest in more of Apple's hardware and I figured that this would be a good place to learn more about it.
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:41 PM	#9
ChristianJapan macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2010 Location: 東京	Years ago I talked with a colleague about buying new Apple stuff and he pointed me to the Buyer's Guide here. Then I did the "big mistake" start reading the forum and after some years signing up and asking the one or other question, answered the one or other question and got stucked here. I like the huge level of knowledge and people are willing to volunteer in sharing that with high patience to those asking for help; In some areas I appreciate the exchange of thoughts about general topics (politics, religion, art, design, ...) A nice place to be ... __________________ I support the MacRumors Blood Drive!
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:48 PM	#11
DarrenUK macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southampton, UK	I joined very recently just a couple of weeks ago. I ordered a new 2012 27" iMac and being new to Mac (always used windows PC in the past) thought I would learn a thing or two here. Already from reading through the forum I have learnt enough to get me started, the very basics and what apps I will need to start off with etc.
	0

Dec 27, 2012, 04:00 PM	#12
Scepticalscribe macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Italian café at the end of the universe	My tale is similar to that of many others who have already posted. In 2008, after mulling it over for quite a while, I bought a MBP for myself as a belated birthday present. I'm one of those who 'switched' to Apple as a result of what the marketing people refer to as the 'halo' effect of the iPod. In fact, it wasn't so much the iPod itself, much though I loved it, as the excellent service I received when the HDD on two separate iPods, in turn, died (fortunately, while they were each still under warranty). Anyway, they were replaced without any problem, and that impressed me. After buying the MBP, there was much to learn, and I tripped over this forum in search of answers. In common with many, I was a lurker for months. Then, need compelled me to join - the need to find an answer to a question. Curiosity compelled exploration of the forum, and I liked what I saw and decided to stay and if possible, return the favour by answering questions where I was in a position to do so. Oh, and also to get involved in some political brawls, er, deep and meaningful, full and frank, and occasionally, rather robust, exchanges of views. On a more serious level, I like the community, and have also found the wide variety of people here very interesting. It is the first time in my life that I have actively participated in an online community, and I have enjoyed it hugely and have also learned a lot from it. Plus, I've met a few very nice friends here, too.
	1

Dec 27, 2012, 04:09 PM	#13
jf1450 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2012	I use it to get advice and to learn. Also to try and help convince myself to return the notebook I recently purchased loaded with &/(;;@&-/ Windows 8 and exchange it for a MacBook Pro. :-) To the OP, thank you for your help in the forum!! Jeff Last edited by jf1450; Dec 27, 2012 at 04:18 PM.
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Dec 27, 2012, 04:40 PM	#14
firedept macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere!	Knowledge and humour.
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Dec 27, 2012, 04:41 PM	#15
wordoflife macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Republic City, URN.	I can't remember, but this might be a good guess. __________________ "When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change."
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Dec 27, 2012, 06:08 PM	#16
ucfgrad93 macrumors G4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado	I joined because I was looking to switch from a PC to a Mac. This forum was a good source of information as I made the transition.
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Dec 27, 2012, 07:03 PM	#17
mscriv macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas	I lurked for a long time reading articles and forum posts and then one day joined so that I could ask for help with a project I was working on. It's all downhill from there as I've been fairly active ever since. __________________ I'm a professional therapist. If I deem our forum interaction to be professional in nature then I will bill you. Prompt payment is expected.
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Dec 28, 2012, 08:39 AM	#18
h1r0ll3r macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland	Information. I was an iPhone/Apple n00b back when I bought my iPhone 3G. I'm pretty tech savvy however I've never used such a device and was unfamiliar with "Apple" as a whole and how they operated. After getting a few tips/tricks here and there from the iPhone forum, I thought this would be a great place to come, at the very least, for some technical "support" with my phone. Fast forward a couple years and I have acquired a MBP, iPad, iPod as well as an Apple TV. As each new toy I got, I started sprawling out into the other sections of this forum seeking more information/tips/reviews/opinions and such and it has been quite beneficial. Now that I've gotten well acclimated to the products and such from Apple, I like to offer any input I can for newbies as they start coming into things like the iPhone/iPad/MBP and such. I'm a part of numerous other forums, as I'm sure many others here are, however I do find myself logging into this one on a daily basis. __________________ 15" MBP iPad (3rd Gen) iPod Nano (6th Gen) & 160GB Classic ATV Galaxy Note 2
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Dec 28, 2012, 11:58 AM	#20
Jessica Lares macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA	Just liked what I saw, so yeah. I'm on other Apple related forums too, and a bunch of other forums in general, but they all feel like they're dominated by 16-18 year olds. __________________  Have You Hugged Your Mac Today? Daily Expressions \| Power Mac G5 \| Late 2011 13" MacBook Pro \| iPod Nano (7G) \| iPod Shuffle (2012) \| iPad Mini
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Dec 28, 2012, 11:59 AM	#21
cheezeit macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010	needed a place to read on mac stuff. this feels like it fills that void.
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Dec 28, 2012, 12:30 PM	#22
Dagless macrumors Core Join Date: Jan 2005	I was looking to buy a PowerBook and wanted to ask some questions about it. Also signed up to Think Secret and (I think it was called) Mac Teen. The good old days . __________________ Maybe if everyone who'd ever been close to you had died, you'd be sarcastic, too. Also come join us Steam users!
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Dec 28, 2012, 12:39 PM	#23
Mr. McMac macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, New York	Basically to learn more than I already know about Macs. Find solutions to problems that may arise, etc.. __________________ 2009 24" iMac, 2011 & 2007 Mac Mini's, 4th generation iPod Shuffle Custom built Windows 7 gaming capable PC, Acer Aspire One 722 Netbook, Western Digital TV Play
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Dec 28, 2012, 12:57 PM	#24
Huntn macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Misty Mountains	I originally came here to talk Mac Gaming, but I love the relative freedom for rousing political discussion. The last Mac gaming site I hung out on (years ago) was oppressively moderated. MacRumors offers just the right balance, allowing rich, two sided conversation. Thank you moderators and Happy Holidays! __________________ "Hey, hey, hey, they are playing our song. Lets go kill some monsters!"  MBP, 2.2 GHz intel i7, 4GB Ram, Radeon HD 6750M (1GB VRAM), Bootcamp: 64bit W7; iPhone5, iPad3.
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Dec 28, 2012, 05:39 PM	#25
SDKNOLA macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Orleans	Long time lurker, but I've been doing more Mac repairs lately and wanted the ability to be more connected to other users.
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