Bleh . . .

Archer · 04-15-2003, 08:17 PM

Ok, so I've read this dang forum, off and on, for two years now . . . guess it's time to say hello.

hello

Archer

xoxoxoBruce · 04-15-2003, 08:37 PM

Hello.

warch · 04-15-2003, 08:45 PM

The Cellar: Wearing down lurkers since 1990.

Nothing But Net · 04-15-2003, 10:31 PM

So you were finally drawn in.

We're all aquiver to have you with us instead of just stringing along.

wolf · 04-16-2003, 01:49 AM

Moan.

Please, archer, do not allow that unjustified use of punnage drive you away.

Welcome.

Chris MC · 04-16-2003, 03:06 AM

Hello there Archer ... I'm British, but don't let that get in the way

Chris.

That Guy · 04-16-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by wolf
Moan.

Please, archer, do not allow that unjustified use of punnage drive you away.

Welcome.

'Bout time someone bowed up and told him right. [/texan]

Hello.

Bitman · 04-16-2003, 05:44 PM

Any relation to the captain of the Enterprise?

xoxoxoBruce · 04-16-2003, 05:49 PM

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The Cellar: Wearing down lurkers since 1990.

I've been wondering. Throughout the various thoughtful and intelligent threads, I haven't seen much evidence of contributors
changeing their views. But, looking at the number of "views" vs the number of "posts" I wonder how many lurkers have been swayed by these discussions. I'm hoping some people that have been regular or semiregular readers, but haven't posted, will respond. PLEASE! It only seems perverted the first time.

Undertoad · 04-16-2003, 05:53 PM

Hey, readers are good too. It takes a totally different state of mind to write.

Cam · 04-16-2003, 06:08 PM

I hit that state of mind about once a month, it generally last for 3 - 4 days then I sit back and read and maybe contribute two or three times a week at the most. I think I had about 100 posts in my first 2 weeks here, then I quit posting nearly as much, considering I've been a steady reader here for the last 6 months it's been quite the drop in my posting.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-16-2003, 06:13 PM

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Hey, readers are good too. It takes a totally different state of mind to write.

Quite true. I'm not casting aspersions on anyone that prefers not to post. But, unfortunately they're the only ones that can answer my question. Hence, my groveling.

Uryoces · 04-16-2003, 06:21 PM

Ah! Fresh mea -- I mean greetings from Pugetropolis, Archer!

Whit · 04-17-2003, 01:51 PM

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I've been wondering. Throughout the various thoughtful and intelligent threads, I haven't seen much evidence of contributors changeing their views.

     Actually, I've seen it happen a few times. What I see much more often though is people here providing raw info or a viewpoint to people that haven't yet formed an opinion. This is almost always a good thing.
     It's true that some subjects nobody will budge on. The war is a good example of that. The sad part is that the majority by far were against the war, but many (myself included) decided to support the troops anyway. I stopped posting on those threads because of the overwhelming close-mindedness of everyone (myself included) involved. We had made up our minds and were sticking to our decisions. Still I read them because they often contained info I had missed on the news.
     On the other hand, there have been a few discussions that have lead to plenty of reevaluation of views around here. That's one of the reasons I love this place so much. A fair portion of the patronage will vary their opinions, just don't expect them to admit it outright. =]

Whit · 04-17-2003, 01:59 PM

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Hey, readers are good too.

     I thought this was interesting. I don't give lurkers any thought, whatsoever. I mean the whole reason I discuss things is to learn, and have my opinion challenged to see if it holds water. The Cellar is a good place for that since most of the members are quite clever, even if a few are clever and nuts. That's the basis for me not caring aobut lurkers. The only readers that intrest me are the ones that provide feedback. Any thoughts on this?
     Oh, and just so this isn't pure thread-jacking, hi Archer.

04-15-2003, 08:17 PM	#1
Archer off target Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 93	Bleh . . . Ok, so I've read this dang forum, off and on, for two years now . . . guess it's time to say hello. hello Archer

04-15-2003, 08:37 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Hello. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-15-2003, 10:31 PM	#4
Nothing But Net Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,481	Welcome! So you were finally drawn in. We're all aquiver to have you with us instead of just stringing along.

04-16-2003, 01:49 AM	#5
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Moan. Please, archer, do not allow that unjustified use of punnage drive you away. Welcome. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-16-2003, 03:06 AM	#6
Chris MC IT'S IN THE TREES! ... IT'S COMING! ... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: I moved down to Southampton on the central South Coast in 1967 Posts: 101	Hello there Archer ... I'm British, but don't let that get in the way Chris. __________________ "It's people who don't come to places like this that I worry about. The ones who don't have an outlet. Say ... someone like yourself." "Oh, I have outlets. I read. I study bugs. I sometimes even ride roller coasters." "And your sex life?" "It doesn't involve going to the theater." "In my experience, Mr. Grissom, some men go to the theater ... some men are the theater." -- Lady Heather and Gil Grissom (Slaves of Las Vegas)

04-15-2003, 08:45 PM	#3
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	The Cellar: Wearing down lurkers since 1990.

04-16-2003, 05:44 PM	#8
Bitman cellar smellar Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: californy, baby! Posts: 403	Any relation to the captain of the Enterprise?

04-16-2003, 05:53 PM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Hey, readers are good too. It takes a totally different state of mind to write.

04-16-2003, 06:08 PM	#11
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	I hit that state of mind about once a month, it generally last for 3 - 4 days then I sit back and read and maybe contribute two or three times a week at the most. I think I had about 100 posts in my first 2 weeks here, then I quit posting nearly as much, considering I've been a steady reader here for the last 6 months it's been quite the drop in my posting. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail.

04-16-2003, 06:21 PM	#13
Uryoces 2nd Covenant, yo Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pugetropolis Posts: 583	Ah! Fresh mea -- I mean greetings from Pugetropolis, Archer! __________________ The party's over ... the drink ... and the luck ... ran out.

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