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TMA said:
Explaining your train of thought puts your comments into perspective, it makes it easier for me to see why you felt the way you did. My own comments stand, but I do appreciate your taking the time to explain a bit.
frankblundt said:
Well, I was a little offended
, because I happen to be one who contributes to the forum, and I do so in order to show my appreciation. And I felt the need to pipe up about the generous thing BV did in arranging the social event. But don't worry about my being offended, TMA. Just felt the need to speak my piece.I wouldn't worry about pushing yourself away. MR is a big and friendly place, and there are no doubt lots of small constellations of folks who have come to enjoy certain other folks humor, posts etc. You're part of the forum, too. So go forth and help a n00b, like frankblundt suggests.
Yes if we could agree that this reputation 'test' was a bad idea then I know i'd be happier.
My self imposed reputation was a slight dig meant to illustrate I objected to this experiment, not that I disagreed with a reputation system itself (don't know if I do or not)
My self imposed reputation was a slight dig meant to illustrate I objected to this experiment, not that I disagreed with a reputation system itself (don't know if I do or not)
TMA said:
I've read The Sentinel a few times.
TMA said:
Good question. I suggest you think hard about the answer.
TMA said:
If you base your happiness on everyone agreeing on an issue, you're not going to be happy.
Ok, I'll leave it now. Sorry for not merging more posts, it was hard to keep track of what was posted while I was writing.
TMA said:
You want to be part of our clique, don't you?
Oh crap.. I just admited that we have a clique.
emw said:
Thanks for clarifying that emw, I wouldn't want anyone to get the wrong idea about me. Let it be known that I can also be a smart ass (it's really part of being a bastard in general) so I am technically part of Sun Baked's clique as well.
Ah, good point. Double-cliquing. I'm just trying to figure out which one's the right clique.~Shard~ said:Thanks for clarifying that emw, I wouldn't want anyone to get the wrong idea about me. Let it be known that I can also be a smart ass (it's really part of being a bastard in general) so I am technically part of Sun Baked's clique as well.
You can tell there isn't a real clique, or I'd be banned . I never get in with the "in-crowd"
MR is what you make of it. Come on here, help some people, flirt with others, post a lot of cynical comments and nonsense, then go on your way. Everyone else pretty much does the same from the evidence before us. As you post more, people notice you more. That's all there is to it (well, apart from some who appear to have taken it a step further ).
Besides, for all you know, none of us exist at all. This could be one person sat in a basement having a big joke
. I never get in with the "in-crowd" MR is what you make of it. Come on here, help some people, flirt with others, post a lot of cynical comments and nonsense, then go on your way. Everyone else pretty much does the same from the evidence before us. As you post more, people notice you more. That's all there is to it (well, apart from some who appear to have taken it a step further
).Besides, for all you know, none of us exist at all. This could be one person sat in a basement having a big joke
TMA said:
So? One word: random.
Big Brother. Osama bin Laden. Doctor Q's dog. Your wife. ENIAC. It could have been anybody or anything.
Yes- they did it just to piss you off
. They have a vendetta against you. I can see them now: "Yeah, we'll fix his ass!"Maybe a switch just got flipped the wrong way in the Admin CP.
Or not.
Again, it was done just to fry your bacon and ruin your week.
There was if you read between the lines- a random sampling of members were given a reputation, they were up for roughly a week and disappeared as quickly as they appeared.
Two words: Script Kiddie.
Two words: Script Kiddie.
Actually, reading over this thread, it seems like everybody else, including those 'granted' reputations, are just confused. You seem to be the only one taking it as a personal attack.
You may be correct in your guesses- you know as much as the rest of us, Arn, and Doctor Q probably know- I'm sure that who/whatever caused this will be revealed in due time.
As a final note, the internet and forums in particular are very dynamic and diverse places- people will have differing opinions and points of view- Expect it and Respect it!. If somebody says/does something that you don't like, unless it is life-threatening, shrug it off! There are plenty of other discussions for you to distract yourself with.
rdowns said:
Mmm, I disagree. The officially approved course for a thread like this includes a heated argument in which two people are passionate and no one else cares, invisitext, analogies to PhoenixOS, and someone getting banned. *Then* it gets closed.
Well, at least, I'm bringing you one step closer by bringing up PhoenixOS. Two if I get banned.
rdowns said:
What do you know? You have been holding those panties for months now, and they are still down by the floor!
Please do pay attention!
Hi TMA
I've read through most of your posts asking about this. I'm not 100% positive, but I think it's just a game. Nothing more. It's just there to have fun and perhaps generate some interest for those who might want to consider becoming a contributor. I'd just let it go.
I've read through most of your posts asking about this. I'm not 100% positive, but I think it's just a game. Nothing more. It's just there to have fun and perhaps generate some interest for those who might want to consider becoming a contributor. I'd just let it go.
mkrishnan said:Mmm, I disagree. The officially approved course for a thread like this includes a heated argument in which two people are passionate and no one else cares, invisitext, analogies to PhoenixOS, and someone getting banned. *Then* it gets closed.
Well, at least, I'm bringing you one step closer by bringing up PhoenixOS. Two if I get banned.
Step three accomplished.
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