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1. What is it that you get out of replying/posting here on the forum?

I’m gonna post a lot to increase my Karma level


2. What is your opinion on how to treat others, and how they should treat you?

Check my “signature.”


3. Do you think that there are some people here that take this site much more seriously, than it should be?

I realized that some DO take things too seriously when one of the replies to the Barbaro Funeral photo was, “Is that for real?”

4. What is the average age around here? I assume, blindly, that most are older than me, but maybe I'm way off the mark.

I think we would all be VERY surprised at the average age. A lot write like they’re a lot younger than they are . . .


5. If you lurk and read this forum, what keeps you from becoming a part of these discussions?

Scared of what people might think of my responses.


6. What do you want to see on here, that could change?

?


7. Are you all locals?

Yes, most everyone on here is loco
Imho, I remember that thread. There was a lot of fun on it, that I can remember Big Grin

Thank you. I consider myself average too and took that as a compliment Big Grin

Also, thank you for answering all my questions. All great answers. Big Grin I absolutely agree with most of your answers. I hope that people aren't too scared to join though. That would be a big dis-service to this forum if good people are completely pushed away because they are scared.

Now, if it's cause they think that we're all nuts.. well they might be right Wink At least a little.. lol! hehe

I love sarcasm too, sometimes sarcasm combined with humor is my best suit.. Then again I have a very dry humor at times. It doesn't take very much to make me laugh. Big Grin

Hmm.. I think you are right about Nash's comment. Ya know, I make graphics too.. Maybe I will make him a King of comments award Wink That'd be cool and funny at the same time. Big Grin

~Manda~
Thank you Coverup, Smiler Love the little avatar too, that's awesome Big Grin

I definitely agree with you, as well. I don't mind people debating the issues and even getting heated. I only really cringe for the people when it goes the step further, where they are almost clawing eyes out. Luckily, though, I don't think we have very many that get that heated. At least those that I read, I don't read every topic here, so I might miss a lot more of it going on.. lol Big Grin

Thanks for commenting! Big Grin

~Manda~
Ahh, Ok.. Fair enough Mott Smiler

As for the refering to topics that people have no clue about. I don't normally do that, maybe others do, I don't know. lol

Other than that, I don't think I have chastized or singled out a single person on this thread. I feel anyone on here can talk about anything, within the rules. So I guess in a round about way, I agree with you. lol

~Manda~
FNM, I've seen the karma level thing, But not sure what that exactly is. I haven't taken really the time to do much other than read and reply occasionally. Big Grin I don't really have that much time to play on here. I'd actually like more time for it, but usually just keep this window up while I am working at the other place.

I come back here to read every 30 or so minutes. Big Grin

That's an awesome quote. Some words to live by right there. Big Grin

When I asked about age, I think that might be half of the reason why. Because when I read some replies and/or postings I can't gauge the age of the person. Some reply like they are much younger, some much older, and it's know for sure. I read a reply not too long ago by a high school student, that I would have assumed to have been written by someone much older. Goes to show that age is but a number, I suppose. Big Grin

FNM, I'm sorry you might feel scared to reply. I really hate that you feel that way. I can tell you that you really have nothing to be afraid of though. All that is said here is words, and no matter what opinion you have, it is still valid. Smiler I do hope to see you reply more, but if you don't that's ok too. I only reply to subjects that I might know something about, or that seem like they would be fun to reply to.

I often reply to the joke posts or posts that aren't about politics or religion, because those are two subjects that aren't fun for me to discuss so much Big Grin

And LOL! Your last answer cracked me up. That I'm sure most agree with. Big Grin hehe

Thank you for your answers and commenting. Smiler

~Manda~
Hey Manda,

Comments on your comments on my comments: I have always been TOO worried about what others think of me. To the point I don’t really reveal my true self for fear of rejection. Sad, huh?! Frowner

I did read a quote one time that helped. It stated, when you’re in your 20’s you care about what EVERYONE thinks of you; when you’re in your 30’s you don’t care what anybody thinks of you; and when you reach your 40’s you realize that nobody’s thinking about you anyway.
Manda, great post.You seem beyond your years.
I am disabled myself and still care for my Dad who is 79 who had a major stroke on '01. He takes most of my day and ths forum is a way for me to interact with local people and stay halfway informed on what's happening locally. I only get about 1 or 2 days a month to just get out and not have to be 'on call' 24/7.
I really love this forum and hate that it is going down so quickly.
I really miss Joy as she always had a good word to uplift me. Thank the good Lord for Kindren spirit as she does the same.There are many more I could mame like Shoals Lover who has not been heard from in a while. Yo Brotha, aka heads up is always a good read.
I really am dissapointed with what has happened in the past few weeks. A.M. please save this forum.
It is the only way I can talk to local people. I don't ask for pity, I have delt with my disability for years, as I have cared for Dad for years. I may not be able to jump in the truck and go somewhere at the drop of a hat,but I can go online and read what is going on. Not counting the cut/paste that I can see myself.
Posted 02 February 2007 08:23 PM Hide Post
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is manda wanting a ADMIN job on this forum or something?


manda, ks, maddog, themax, smurph, imho would like nothing better than to control this board...ain't gonna happen...

manda, ks, maddog, themax, smurph, imho would like nothing better than to control this board...ain't gonna happen...[/QUOTE] Ha LMAO I do good to get by day to day.Control of anything is more than I can handle. Smiler
Aww, FNM.. I used to be like that. With time though you get used to chatting and eventually, you do kinda care what others think, but you aren't so worried anymore.

Baby steps, small baby steps. You don't have to reveal yourself right away. Sometimes you gotta take things as they come, and one day you might be more assertive when it comes to replying.

Either way, I feel honored that you have replied to my thread. That quote is kinda true. I'm in my twenties, and I care sometimes what people think. Very rarely though am I worried about people judging me online.

I hope that one day you can reach that point too. Until then, thank you so much for replying Smiler

~Manda~
Max, Thank you. That was really sweet. I honestly, don't try to be though.. lol. I am just myself. Big Grin

Aww, I'm sorry hear about your dad having a stroke, I know that has to be tough. I will keep you both in thought.

I am happy though that you have an outlet to the local happenings, and just to mix it up and mingle a bit, as well.

I sadly, never met Joy, although my mother has told me such nice things about her. I wish I would have had the chance to at least share some thread space with her. Maybe she might stop back in sometime.

Kindred is my mother Smiler She has always been like that, along with being passionate. She's been my rock my whole life, and am very thankful to have such a wonderful person as a Mother. Big Grin

I didn't know SL, but Yo, seems like a cool dude Big Grin

I hope that A.M does read this and takes what you said to heart, hun. Smiler I am sure though, that there are those of us, that wont be run off so easily. This forum in comparison to a lot of others is still rather new, so I am sure the kinks haven't all been ironed out.

I do think they need a few more moderators on here, because if A.M. is the only one, I really feel bad about the huge undertaking that they have by monitoring here. That's why I do try, even if I get a bit riled, to keep it clean and still not harsh. I know the mods are already busy enough as it is. Smiler

Thank you so much for replying, Max Smiler

~Manda~
Kindred and I go back to the old forum, I guess about '05 is when I started reading but never posted for almost a year. I am close to 50 so K.S. and I have a lot in common. So She knows what I have to deal with every day in the care of my Dad. I love him beyond words but he is smart enough to know how to get his way.
Even if he can not make a sentence, he knows how to cry and wimper at the right time.
I've been told that he just knows how to get his way by acting that way.So I have changed tactists a bit.Tonight ios a great example,but I won't get into that.

Tou are doing a great job. Keep it up!!!!!
Mott The Hoople
Familiar Face

[ Posted 02 February 2007 08:23 PM Hide Post
quote:
is manda wanting a ADMIN job on this forum or something?


manda, ks, maddog, themax, smurph, imho would like nothing better than to control this board...ain't gonna happen... ]

mott I have told you before,,leave me out of your lame duck attempts to stir up trouble.
manda began a simple thread here,a social thread one where people could interact,get to know one another, have some fun with it. Then along comes YOU. No one made you to read this thread. No one made you respond to this thread.
What real purpose do you have in mind should be the question.
Now the cyberworld is huge, my unrequested advise,go out there and find yourself a forum where you can stir trouble and have a good word fight. i can direct you to a few if you like,tho i doubt you would last very long. Better yet,start your own, there are THOUSANDS of forum servers out there!
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Originally posted by themax:
Manda, great post.You seem beyond your years.
I am disabled myself and still care for my Dad who is 79 who had a major stroke on '01. He takes most of my day and ths forum is a way for me to interact with local people and stay halfway informed on what's happening locally. I only get about 1 or 2 days a month to just get out and not have to be 'on call' 24/7.
I really love this forum and hate that it is going down so quickly.
I really miss Joy as she always had a good word to uplift me. Thank the good Lord for Kindren spirit as she does the same.There are many more I could mame like Shoals Lover who has not been heard from in a while. Yo Brotha, aka heads up is always a good read.
I really am dissapointed with what has happened in the past few weeks. A.M. please save this forum.
It is the only way I can talk to local people. I don't ask for pity, I have delt with my disability for years, as I have cared for Dad for years. I may not be able to jump in the truck and go somewhere at the drop of a hat,but I can go online and read what is going on. Not counting the cut/paste that I can see myself.


themax... I sure CAN relate to your plight.... my life is about like that right now too, except my Dad has a wife who is n bad shape too... makes life very difficult sometimes...

But enough of that... this is a fun post!!! hehehe
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Originally posted by smurph:
Mott The Hoople
Familiar Face

[ Posted 02 February 2007 08:23 PM Hide Post
quote:
is manda wanting a ADMIN job on this forum or something?


manda, ks, maddog, themax, smurph, imho would like nothing better than to control this board...ain't gonna happen... ]

mott I have told you before,,leave me out of your lame duck attempts to stir up trouble.
manda began a simple thread here,a social thread one where people could interact,get to know one another, have some fun with it. Then along comes YOU. No one made you to read this thread. No one made you respond to this thread.
What real purpose do you have in mind should be the question.
Now the cyberworld is huge, my unrequested advise,go out there and find yourself a forum where you can stir trouble and have a good word fight. i can direct you to a few if you like,tho i doubt you would last very long. Better yet,start your own, there are THOUSANDS of forum servers out there!



smurph... you KNOW what he wants with comments like that, don't you??? He wants to run us all off, so HE can be KING OF THE HILL... We are standing in his way and he will do/say ANYTHING to get rid of us.. personally I think he is behind JOY not coming back... cant remember exactly, but before the day is done, I shall find the post I have in mind!!!

Mott... you came on here, to a nice post, where everyone was actually playing nice and getting along, and then YOU had to, you JUST HAD TO make waves... You had to sling your snide remarks, your insulting tones, and of course, you also had to use every name who has been on the forum a heck of a lot longer than you... now that tells ME a lot about you... it also lets me KNOW FOR A FACT that what I have been thinking, (for a while now) is exactly on the money.

If you don't have anything nice to say on this very kind, getting to know each other post... then please stay off of it before all the people you mention decide to report you... believe it or not, when you LIE about someone on a topic, and that topic can be copied (ALREADY WAS) it can be used as slander, ... you are saying things that are not true, you for some reason feel threatened by the people you named.... I tried to be friends with you, a while back.. but NO, you didn't want to be friends, you wanted strife, you wanted controversy... well you got it... just not on THIS post... this is NOT YOUR POST... make your own!!
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Originally posted by Quarrles:
Lawdy! Lawdy! Lawdy!
Does this mean we now have two who are compelled to respond to every post? Lawd have mercy.


Quarrels... it is an addiction!!! I think of Times Daily and I just HAVE to REPLY!!! I cannot help myself... I break out in cold sweates if I am not logged on...

I admit it, I am a Times Daily Forum Addict!! And I will keep on playing on all the posts, because I LIKE IT Smiler So there, conspiracy over, now you know "THE REST OF THE STORY"... lol!!!
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Originally posted by themax:
Posted 02 February 2007 08:23 PM Hide Post
quote:
is manda wanting a ADMIN job on this forum or something?


manda, ks, maddog, themax, smurph, imho would like nothing better than to control this board...ain't gonna happen...
Who in the world would want to swat our fingers.LOL


This is so funny!!!! Manda hasn't even been a member a MONTH and already getting Mott on her, and alreay including her in on whatever conspiracy he THINKS is going on... actually that is quite sad, ya know?
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Originally posted by smurph:
I am no mood for anyones sarcasm. i do not even post that much here anymore. And I am VERY tired of some jerk attempting to draw my name into every one of his pot stirring posts!


smurph... I guess we could tell him until we are blue in the face, but it won't do any good, that the people he mentioned actually has nothing to do with anything he said, he should NOT have said it!!!! I think he must be extremely paranoid myself... to hijack a young lady's post, one who was just trying to get to know people... how SAD is that???

He is going to believe what his mind allows... closed mind, doncha see? AGAIN, he should NOT Have hijacked this post, people were actually having fun until he showed up... and AGAIN he should NOT have used your name, you have done NOTHING... and your NOT replying here is being missed MORE than you will EVER know!!!!

Don't stop coming here because of a couple of bad apples... Big Grin ... YOU have been a member here longer than I have, and I just cannot see this forum without YOU in it!!!
well, there are only a few females on here ,and we catch plenty from the Testosterone King. I am just about fed up with it. I come on early this morning,check email, check weather,come to the paper,check the boards and find THAT.
There are plenty of ALL male boards "out there" so why don't the ones who find us so annoying just find one where they do not have to bother with females being there?
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Mott The Hoople
Familiar Face

[ Posted 02 February 2007 08:23 PM Hide Post
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is manda wanting a ADMIN job on this forum or something?


manda, ks, maddog, themax, smurph, imho would like nothing better than to control this board...ain't gonna happen... ]

Just to preface this, MOTT you are and have been for a LONG time on my blessed IGNORE list, I did not read YOUR post only one that was copied and pasted. Now that said, why am I or anyone else trying to control this board? How could we? We are not moderators: AM is. I don't post NEARLY as many post and topics as some others who I will keep nameless, a habit that it would behouve you to do instead of throwing posters names around right and left in your replys (which thank God I don't read) but see in the "copy and pastes" ANYWAY, this started out as a friendly little exercise and thanks to YOU everybody is now all twisted! I think all of the abovementioned either need to start our own board, since we are such POWER freaks, or quit copying and pasteing those who are flamers and use the BLESSED IGNORE list! Blood pressure pill taken, calm and happy now! LOL THE DOG
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Originally posted by smurph:
Yanno, i may be a female,and I may not be very smart(in the eyes of some),but i have learned quite a bit from many folks on here. There is alot to be said for folks interacting and sharing with others.
Sorry, guess i have allowed that Testosterone King to annoy my mood this morning


Don't sell yourself short, you are plenty smart.... I have read that much. Whatever Mott has to say from here on out will mean nothing to us, ok? He is one that is like that perpetual fly that is always at the cook-our, LOL... just ignore it and it will find other places to land, hehe Razzer !!!
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Originally posted by MADDOG 20/20:
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Mott The Hoople
Familiar Face

[ Posted 02 February 2007 08:23 PM Hide Post
quote:
is manda wanting a ADMIN job on this forum or something?


manda, ks, maddog, themax, smurph, imho would like nothing better than to control this board...ain't gonna happen... ]

Just to preface this, MOTT you are and have been for a LONG time on my blessed IGNORE list, I did not read YOUR post only one that was copied and pasted. Now that said, why am I or anyone else trying to control this board? How could we? We are not moderators: AM is. I don't post NEARLY as many post and topics as some others who I will keep nameless, a habit that it would behouve you to do instead of throwing posters names around right and left in your replys (which thank God I don't read) but see in the "copy and pastes" ANYWAY, this started out as a friendly little exercise and thanks to YOU everybody is now all twisted! I think all of the abovementioned either need to start our own board, since we are such POWER freaks, or quit copying and pasteing those who are flamers and use the BLESSED IGNORE list! Blood pressure pill taken, calm and happy now! LOL THE DOG


Hiya DOG!!! I personally think you should take him off ignore, makes things much funnier on here...

The thing I hate most about this, is that Manda wanted to make a very nice post, some like she makes on her 'Admin' site.. some questions that get asked there a lot... and people responded to her so well... and now, HIJACKED!!!!

Mott did it again, and I DO NOT want the Admin here to close this topic just because Mott wanted to cause enough problems to get it closed,.. is on his agenda.

I am hoping these last few comments just get 'slipped' back another page, and people will keep replying to the actual topic Manda has put out... fair huh?
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Originally posted by smurph:
sorry bout that kindred,kinda my fault. I was reading and getting caught up on what all was posted last night and found THAT POST and kinda warped my early morning mood and posted a response. Which is exactly what mott wanted,,ANY kind attention he could dig up by doing that sort of post.


THAT is EXACTLY what he wanted, he wanted this post 'de-railed' so that people would NOT have fun and NOT be nice to each other and it is not YOUR fault, and I do NOT blame you for being mad at him mentioning your name.. OHHHHH, he mentioned mine too!!! We are out to ... errrrrr.. TAKE OVER?? Question is WHY in the world would ANY of us want to control THIS forum??? LOL...

Well, it isn't gonna work with this Post... cuz I enjoy just coming to this post!!!
Max, I didnt know the forum has been around that long.. Smiler Around '05 though my lil man was still a tee-tiny baby so I didn't really have any simbalance of what was all going on around me at that time, much less on the computer Big Grin

It does sound like you and mom have a lot in common and I think that is awesome Big Grin It's always a plus to be able to find a friend, even if it is online, that you can talk to about anything.

It's been awesome for me as well, getting to know you. Big Grin
Yikes! I missed a lot.. lol

Mom, thank you also for defending my thread. You didn't have to, I'd have just ignored it.

No worries though, it isnt going to ruin my thread, people will see that I am just trying to spread a little fun around, and they'll notice that part of it. The other parts, of it, just comes with the territory here. I choose to ignore them if possible, without actually censoring (ignore button) them. Big Grin

ILU momma Big Grin

~Manda~
Smurph, quite the contrary, I think you are very smart. I haven't gotten to know you, and really this is like the second time I've talked with you, but from reading your comments here, I don't know why anyone would think you weren't smart. Big Grin

I never noticed that this forum had a lot of males.. I think it's because I can't tell by some of the usernames, what gender a person is right off. Smiler That's interesting Big Grin

~Manda~
It's ok Dog, don't worry about it.

I won't give him the satisfaction of destroying my vibe here, even if it has affected it a little.

Thank you though for defending my thread and yourself. That comment he made was kind of out in left field. I specifically (had he read it) asked two or three times not to mention names. That to me lets me know that either he read it and didnt care or just wanted to pick at people. Either way, it's a waste of time, because in the end those that acknowledge it (like I have done before) just end up giving him that adrenaline rush that he needs. Smiler I do now see why you keep him on ignore though.

Thank you for your reply. Big Grin

~Manda~
No worries mom, I am happy with most the comments I have received here. Most of it has been fun, and I hope other's have gotten a little bit more out of it, than I have. Big Grin

It's been awesome reading some of these replies, and the fact that people cared enough to share a little bit about themselves, is what makes this post in the end a winner. Big Grin

~Manda~
Smurph no worries hun. I understand completely. Big Grin

I just hope that others aren't scared away from replying because of a few. Smiler

But, if no one else does reply, Thank you very much for reading, and thank you all of those that did reply Big Grin

I was so very anxious about posting this, for the same reason FatNoMo gave as to why they don't reply much, out of the fear of how it would be perceived. I don't care so much, what others think, but when it's my first posting here, and the fact it didn't follow the norm, it did give me a few flutterby's.. Big Grin

So, I am pleased that it turned out mostly positive. Thank you all. Big Grin

~Manda~

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