What keeps you here?

[RoJoHen]

I have been a member of this board for almost 11 years now, and I have to say my interest in waning. While there are a lot of members here that I really enjoy conversing with, I must admit the number of posters that I dislike seems to be growing exponentially. I'd block them, but I'm afraid that I'd end up blocking way too many people.

Maybe this place is just getting too big. I really don't want to leave or anything, as this place is where I get pretty much all of my scifi and entertainment news, but I'm finding it harder and harder to actually want to participate.

I am tempted to turn over a new leaf and simply avoid the internet altogether. I spend way too much time on my computer when I could be doing other things. I am starting a new full-time job next week, so I won't have time to be on the board much at all anyway. Maybe that's a good thing.

 

[Amaris]

Routine. That, and I feel at home here. I've been on dozens, hundreds, of other message boards, and I always come back here. I have my own board, and while I post there and take care of the various things a board needs to maintain it, this still feels more like home. The board is like my favorite shirt. I've had it forever, and I feel most comfortable when I'm wearing it.

 

[marillion]

I'm with the routine thing as well.. That and I do really enjoy the difference forums here.. The political "discourse" is fun to watch and drop two cents into once in a while.

I'm not enough into politics to care about joining any politics centered BBSs, as this one offers what I want as far as entertainment news and conversation.

At one point, when I was a constant poster, I wanted to persue being a Mod, but now I'm happy just to hang out...

 

[Herkimer Jitty]

THE WOMEN!!!!

 

[Gary Mitchell]

I have been a member of this board for almost 11 years now, and I have to say my interest in waning. While there are a lot of members here that I really enjoy conversing with, I must admit the number of posters that I dislike seems to be growing exponentially.

I hear you on that one. Overall though I still have fun. Most people seem to behave themselves.

Good luck on the new job.

 

[Kestra]

The people, the anonymity, the drama. And so many more things, whatever seems to suit me at the moment. Sometimes it's not enough to keep me here and I take a break. Maybe one of these days that break will be permanent. I'm not too concerned. I'll be here until I don't enjoy it anymore, and then I'll find something else.

 

[MANT!]

Been here for a while, find that my interest waxes and wains depending on time of year or sometimes a specific poster will cross the line...


However, I find that if I keep at it, I often find that those posters that have pissed me off, often become easier to handle if one simply engages them...

 

[Witterquick]

I don't post much but I read this board daily, so it's the familiar "faces" that keep me here. I care more for the opinion of people that I'm familiar with. So if there's a subject I'm interested in, I'd post or read about it here than go to a forum full of strangers.

We all also have something in common. Something about our personality makes us get attached to particular scifi shows. I find many people here are very similar to me and it makes me feel at home and understood.

 

[RoJoHen]

I have been a member of this board for almost 11 years now, and I have to say my interest in waning. While there are a lot of members here that I really enjoy conversing with, I must admit the number of posters that I dislike seems to be growing exponentially.

I hear you on that one. Overall though I still have fun. Most people seem to behave themselves.

It's not even a matter of people behaving themselves. So many people here just seem clueless about everything! I hate to bust out stereotypes, but lately I really do feel like I'm talking to a bunch of 40-year olds still living in their parents' basement. I shouldn't have to explain every little thing that I say like I'm talking to a child.

Good luck on the new job.

Thanks!

 

[Captain_Nick]

So the key to keeping you onside is to post prolifically hm noted

 

[RoJoHen]

So the key to keeping you onside is to post prolifically hm noted

No, the key is to post like you've actually put some thought into what you're saying.

 

[Danoz]

I enjoy TNZ, Misc for random fun and sharing/commenting, and the Star Trek forums for getting into a random discussion about Star Trek nuance that I simply couldn't do elsewhere. Good routine, I like the place.

 

[Sephiroth]

*shrugs* got nothing better to do

 

[ed629]

I like that I get what seem to be honest answers or advice when I post about issues that come up in my life. Some are brutally honest, but still good answers or answers.

 

[Kestra]

I like that I get what seem to be honest answers or advice when I post about issues that come up in my life. Some are brutally honest, but still good answers or answers.

Oh dear, I hope that wasn't a reference to me! If I've been too harsh I apologize.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

^ Kestra, you are probably the least 'harsh' person here. And yes, that was a compliment.

 

[RoJoHen]

I dunno, I've seen her be pretty harsh, but it's always to people who deserve it.

 

[Kestra]

^ Kestra, you are probably the least 'harsh' person here. And yes, that was a compliment.

Thanks dude, but I know I go all "Disapproving Mom" on people and can get carried away. It's always meant with the best of intentions but that doesn't mean it doesn't sometimes offend people.

 

[Captain_Nick]

So the key to keeping you onside is to post prolifically hm noted

No, the key is to post like you've actually put some thought into what you're saying.

Too hard

I remember you from ten years ago.

I need to get out more

 

[BolianAuthor]

I have the most friends here, in terms of the online community. That, plus loyalty to the people here, because the very first time I ever posted a story I wrote, I did it here, and it was received well and people were very supportive. And when Battlestar Urantia became the most viewed fanfic on this site, I knew that the audience here was a great one, so I stay because I like the members here. That, and I like the format of the forum.