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thedeadhaji
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Not_Computer
Canada2277 Posts
 i agree i'd also like to add that if you don't agree with someone elses opinion, you are more than welcome to voice your disagreement. (before i type the next line, i want to note that TL has better quality posters than most other forums and has a surprisingly better average post response) however, it annoys me soooo much when people respond with a one line, or even one word, unintelligible answer. things like "rofl no, stfu noob" (which would hopefully and probably get you banned if a mod sees the post) or just a plain "um no". but there are still a couple of posters who insist on voicing their disagreement without giving the slightest hint of justification or reason. the only reason i stick around and have stuck around TL for so long (and i'm sure most of you agree with this, or otherwise wouldn't be reading it) is because the TL community is more open to individuals and although we love to jump on bandwagons, we still acknowledge the "other side" and still give attention to "the other person's story". i hope this continues. but anyways, i'm still somewhat (can't think of the right word) afraid of TL people because there are a lot of unknowns and insecurities that knowing a person irl wouldn't bring. also because of the sheer size of TL (though surprisingly for our numbers we don't have as active posting... but i guess that's because of spam reduction?) all these random names without faces seem ominous. i know there's a ton of TL people in and around (within an hour or two drive) Toronto yet i've never met any of them. the world has gotten a lot smaller and, to be honest, perhaps i've bumped into some of you guys on the TTC and not even have noticed. coincidences happen all the time. i'm also kinda worried about first impressions. though on the other hand, ii always found it hilarious to call each other by id and not actual names. i also agree with haji in that there's a lot of well contributing and active personas with low post counts and at the same time a ton of people i've never seen before with thousands of posts. i probably don't mind "useless" posts as much as most other people do (posts like, "great post, so true" haha, just kidding poilord) and i enjoy seeing posts like these because it tells me that other people have read and responded and gives a general consensus of approval or disapproval and where my personal opinion stands amidst it. edit: i was just thinking, i kinda contradicted myself: i like nonsensical posts as long as they're positive and contributing (well, wouldn't really be nonsense then i guess). i just don't like nonsense posts that troll or degrade the previous poster | ||
NeoIllusions
United States37500 Posts
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Night[Mare
Mexico4793 Posts
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poilord
Germany3252 Posts
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Guilty
Canada812 Posts
woot for canada, i too live within 2hours of toronto  | ||
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Not_Computer
Canada2277 Posts
On December 17 2008 05:39 poilord wrote: I hereby dedicate this post to Not_Computer thanks, good post! i totally agree! XD | ||
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indecision
Germany818 Posts
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grobo
Japan6199 Posts
On December 17 2008 07:02 indecision wrote: ok, so when's the next chance to meet TL people in Europe? Whenever it is, let me know! | ||
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kidd
United States2848 Posts
In fact, sometimes I think that people will get quoted and posts will be discussed MORE if the content in them is completely ridiculous or just so wrong that everyone will feel the need to flame/tell them why they are wrong and what the right answer is. I really don't understand why we as forum readers feel the need to strongly discuss the stupid posts made by people rather than the really good ones? For example, If I were to just make a post saying "Haji you are a fucking faggot and this is a stupid idea" I can guarentee that that post would be quoted tons, I would be flamed, and probably eventually banned. It seems that those type of posting habits attract the most attention here. Unfortunately I think we are all guilty of this, and usually if a thread is really really long and I come into it late (say its 10+ pages or so) I will usually skim over the medium to low length posts unless I see someone quoting a long post to respect it. edit: btw, I probably perfectly fit the category of the poster who has been here since 2002 with over a thousand posts but no one has ever heard of me lol. | ||
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Fontong
United States6454 Posts
On December 17 2008 04:54 RtS)Night[Mare wrote: i personally agree with haji, great post btw. I hope there were more events for people to go, and that it would be easier to go. Its quite hard to travel without money t.t Or without the ability to drive X(((((. I recommend to all the high school people to not put academics over learning to drive, otherwise you end up in your first year of college and still can't drive hehe. Luckily I can walk to semioldguys house from my dorm. Edit: Great post haji! | ||
Pholon
Netherlands6142 Posts
Making friends through the internet however is very real. I've made several friends and met several (international) people that I'd only know through MSN or w/e before. I helped them out in some way, they helped me out etc. You mention meet-ups and I've been toying with the idea of organising a OSL-finals (or w/e) all nighter for some time now (also I'd definitely try to attend one in travelling distance) and your topic just inspired me to make work of it It is true, so far I have only had positive experiences with meeting up with people who have a common interest or goal and I'd love to get more organised events in the neighbourhood. Cheers | ||
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Quesadilla
United States1814 Posts
Proof that I agree with this post: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=63757 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=67726 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=74766 And if you're in SoCal, sack-up and come to http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=79962 | ||
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Xusneb
Canada612 Posts
I just want to add that I think TL is one of the best places for a lurker to start posting. The mods do a great job running a tight ship and trolls are frequently banned. A useless poster isn't allowed to run free posting single word responses ("LOL", "STFU", "QFT") everywhere. God, I used to browse the wow forums and I swear I lost a lot of brain cells there. (Actually off on a tangent here: there are so many updates! Since I've been here I've seen TLPD, TSL, liquibitions, power rank, new forums etc. etc. Really great work by the dedicated staff. I was gonna write a blog about this but I guess it can be summed up in two words: TL ROCKS! :D) As long as you write out an intelligible, thought-out post, you will be fine. Plus, this place is one of the most DIVERSE forums I've ever visited. Like haji said, there are scientists, lawyers, teachers, doctors in our midst. I believe the median age here is fairly high at least judging from some of the topics that spring up (5 page topics on astrophysics, finance, politics? Wow!). Yea, TL is a great place and it's just about the only forum I visit these days. Who knew that starcraft could bring together all these different kinds of people? | ||
LosingID8
CA10835 Posts
and if you go to something like blizzcon and someone asks who you are, please don't say "you wouldn't know me, i'm just a lurker" if you have an account. just say your username so when i get back on TL and i see your (rare) post i have some name-face recognition going on. | ||
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DoctorHelvetica
United States15034 Posts
I owe a lot to this place I think, and I intend on sticking around for a long time. | ||
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rei
United States3594 Posts
TL however is a lot more than a source for entertainment. like the OP said there are many well educated people visit here, few PHDs, few masters, and many future achievers. The community members use these resource in ways of mutual benefit. I myself was guilty of asking Mani for an Interview as it was part of my graduate study. (thanks again Mani) In reflection of the very limited posts I have made throughout these past 6+ years visiting TL daily. I asked myself what did I give? Honestly, I didn't give much at all, people who benefited from my posts are very limited. I tried to offer tips on how to debate an argument in many of my posts, however, my choice of words are extremely due to my inflated ego, and in many ways the posts were way to long to read. Other than the very few that is engaged, the rest I assumed did not read any of them. And those few that are actually engaged can't stand my inflated ego to see past the words and see whatever effort I was trying to make. There I will label myself as a leecher, but I am willing to share, anyone need help on a Chinese - English translation, any physics or math related problems, tips in knowledge acquisition strategies, I will try my best to help. PS. in reference to OP, I belief my limited posts reflect my persona very well, more so that in real life discussions. | ||
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azndsh
United States4447 Posts
and busy with school... | ||
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
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ShadowDrgn
United States2497 Posts
On December 17 2008 07:56 LosingID8 wrote: and if you go to something like blizzcon and someone asks who you are, please don't say "you wouldn't know me, i'm just a lurker" if you have an account. just say your username so when i get back on TL and i see your (rare) post i have some name-face recognition going on. I was extremely surprised by how many people at Blizzcon recognized my account name despite my low post count. | ||
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