Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 14, 2019 We share thoughts from a distance from a computer, and many of us spend a lot of time here. I know many are on the road and many that like the companionship. Do you do it because you are missing something in your life? Do you do it because you are a social misfit? Do you do it because you don't have time for the real thing? Maybe just fill in the cracks during free time? Why, God Almighty, why do you post!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zephyr Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #2 Posted August 14, 2019 Because sometimes my days are shitty and I need a reason to smile so I dont cry or throat punch someone 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #3 Posted August 14, 2019 I am cool here unlike the real world. You pretend to like me better 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted August 14, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2019 There must be some mistake. I don't post here. What are you talking about. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 12string Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #5 Posted August 14, 2019 I post because it wouldn't be fair to society to keep thoughts like these to myself. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 14, 2019 Haven't thought about it. I just think its a fun place to chill and chat. And I've met some of you as real friends. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, jsharr said: I am cool here unlike the real world. You pretend to like me better I won't be fooled. You never were cool. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 14, 2019 I stop in periodically while doing other things like working on photographs, watching a movie, playing solitaire, etc. just to see what is new in the other world. Sometimes you make me laugh. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: I stop in periodically while doing other things like working on photographs, watching a movie, playing solitaire, etc. just to see what is new in the other world. Sometimes you make me laugh. ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralphie ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #10 Posted August 14, 2019 I am lazy, the dawg is a lousy conversationalist, my wife watches tv most of which I don't like, and you people are somewhat captive. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #11 Posted August 14, 2019 You guys help lessen my stress. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, Airehead said: You guys help lessen my stress. Yay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirtyhip Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #13 Posted August 14, 2019 I have so much conversation that I need to share it. Also, you people are funny 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 14, 2019 Well...I went to the Love Forum after pacifier dude and burning out on online dating ? You guys break up my lonely life of spinsterhood...LOL sure you do. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted August 14, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 14, 2019 Similar to many of you guys. I probably spend too much of my work time here but I do enjoy the dialogue & peoples here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, jsharr said: I am cool here unlike the real world. You pretend to like me better 1 hour ago, Dottie said: I won't be fooled. You never were cool. ? I lied jsharr. You're cool. Even if you are a total dud in person -- and I sorta expect that -- you are the cog in this place that others feed off of. That is, if they aren't laughing too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted August 14, 2019 Share #17 Posted August 14, 2019 IRL, I don't talk a lot, especially with people I am not close with. It takes me time to formulate what I want to say, and often the moment has passed, or I speak too softly and need to repeat it. So, I can go all day sometimes without saying anything other than good morning, hi, etc. But it's not that I don't have anything to say. Also, some more sensitive topics i might have trouble discussing with people IRL, but with the anonymity of the internet, I can open up more. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Reverend_Maynard said: but with the anonymity of the internet, I can open up more. Like your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted August 14, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 14, 2019 he was pre-internet... preferred sewing circles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Similar to many of you guys. I probably spend too much of my work time here but I do enjoy the dialogue & peoples here. I'll cover for you. I spend no part of my work time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #21 Posted August 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, Dottie said: I lied jsharr. You're cool. Even if you are a total dud in person -- and I sorta expect that -- you are the cog in this place that others feed off of. That is, if they aren't laughing too hard. They are laughing at me, not with me, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted August 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, jsharr said: They are laughing at me, not with me, right? You asking me? These questions are heavy, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #23 Posted August 14, 2019 57 minutes ago, Airehead said: You guys help lessen my stress. This. I have been corresponding all day with our CEO, securities attorney, our auditor and our accountant going over MD&A for our quarterly filng with the SEC that was due today. Also had to file a late notice with the SEC since we did not file today. And drafting issuance instructions for stock and drafting an offer letter for a new hire and doing my normal daily stuff. I have to stop often and do something mindless or I will scream. Last night about 10 minutes before the last Fedex drop off, the CEO called me from California needing red lines of some documents from our broker dealer. So I am scrambling to compile and print the documents, prepare the FedEx stuff and get it downstairs. Made it with minutes to spare and then FedEx did not pick up until 15 minutes after their deadline... Docs made it to Cali in time. But today I issued some stock wrong, due to very unclear instructions from the CEO and now I have to fix "my" screw up.... Did I mention I want to scream? Oh and my son wants me to drive with him to East Texas to borrow a car from my parents until we buy him a car. Which means 4 more hours on top of an already long day. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 14, 2019 Share #24 Posted August 14, 2019 It’s like a choose your own adventure novel. I can’t quit you, Cafe forum. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted August 14, 2019 51 minutes ago, jsharr said: This. I have been corresponding all day with our CEO, securities attorney, our auditor and our accountant going over MD&A for our quarterly filng with the SEC that was due today. Also had to file a late notice with the SEC since we did not file today. And drafting issuance instructions for stock and drafting an offer letter for a new hire and doing my normal daily stuff. I have to stop often and do something mindless or I will scream. Last night about 10 minutes before the last Fedex drop off, the CEO called me from California needing red lines of some documents from our broker dealer. So I am scrambling to compile and print the documents, prepare the FedEx stuff and get it downstairs. Made it with minutes to spare and then FedEx did not pick up until 15 minutes after their deadline... Docs made it to Cali in time. But today I issued some stock wrong, due to very unclear instructions from the CEO and now I have to fix "my" screw up.... Did I mention I want to scream? Oh and my son wants me to drive with him to East Texas to borrow a car from my parents until we buy him a car. Which means 4 more hours on top of an already long day. Well, if it means anything, I get to bus an hour south and meet up with my sister to check out an Adult Family Home for my father immediately after work. I then get to catch a bus back to the city and then transfer to a bus another hour north to home. Best news? I get to repeat it tomorrow as well as repeat it all with my wife on Saturday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted August 14, 2019 Share #26 Posted August 14, 2019 24 minutes ago, jsharr said: an offer letter for a new hire Hot tub nipple chick? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 14, 2019 Share #27 Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, jsharr said: I am cool here unlike the real world. You pretend to like me better I haven't pretended to like you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #28 Posted August 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Hot tub nipple chick? Nope, she was not in contention. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Share #29 Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, Square Wheels said: I haven't pretended to like you. Nominated! If only @Kzoo were here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 14, 2019 Share #30 Posted August 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, jsharr said: Nominated! If only @Kzoo were here. Who? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 14, 2019 Share #31 Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, Square Wheels said: Who? That is funnier on more levels that you're capable of understanding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #32 Posted August 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: That is funnier on more levels that you're capable of understanding. Crap. The real forum administrator is replying to his own threads. Burn the stake now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted August 14, 2019 Share #33 Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Reverend_Maynard said: IRL, I don't talk a lot, especially with people I am not close with. It takes me time to formulate what I want to say, and often the moment has passed, or I speak too softly and need to repeat it. So, I can go all day sometimes without saying anything other than good morning, hi, etc. But it's not that I don't have anything to say. Also, some more sensitive topics i might have trouble discussing with people IRL, but with the anonymity of the internet, I can open up more. You were a chattier Cathy at the LF, what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shootingstar Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #34 Posted August 14, 2019 I come here to think lazy and talk lazy.....after a day of meeting about surveillance videos with some folks at work and next steps; looking at database access levels for trainees and discovering some strange specs.; testing someone's training course instructions on data migration from 1 application to another; telling a stressed out colleague that they inserted the wrong course descriptions online for employees; reviewing changes to web text pages; finding out from colleagues about 26 more employees who got laid off last wk., etc. Cafe is a place to chill here and smoke some Internet weed. ?♀️ 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #35 Posted August 15, 2019 42 minutes ago, shootingstar said: smoke some Internet weed. ?♀️ I like that jsharrt strain myself. Some others smoke up (vape) well but that strain on average gives me the best buzz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kirby Posted August 15, 2019 Popular Post Share #36 Posted August 15, 2019 I started at the Bicycling Forum in the Pro Cycling forum. I was just getting interested in cycling and some of the posters were very helpful learning about the strategy of the sport. While hanging out there, I started looking at the Love Forum and eventually posted. I like the fact that there are a variety of people with different interests and experiences. In my real life I'd never meet a bon vivant pilot, an awesome schralper, caring school admin, a man who could transport organs, a sheep herder with impressive artistic skills, a Greenville enthusiast with an appreciation for 70's culture , a petite Adventurer and people with the wide range of skills and interests we have here. I find the different points of view and experiences interesting and I've seen how the people here can come together with heart and spirit for a good cause. Plus sometimes I laugh out loud at the posts. Plus it can help keep me sane during a long work day. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zealot Posted August 15, 2019 Popular Post Share #37 Posted August 15, 2019 My first foray into the Internet forum world was Bicycling’s Love Forum back in the late 90s. It was interesting and I really enjoyed the conversations many of us had and the virtual relationships that developed with many different people. I’ve since been involved with quite a few differing Internet forums for differing interests. But I find that mostly, this forum most resembles what I recall from the early days of the Love Forum. And some of these relationships go back a long way. And I’ve met a few of you and really enjoyed each for who you are. So, I hope to maintain that. You’re good people. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Share #38 Posted August 15, 2019 The details of my life are quite inconsequential... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Share #39 Posted August 15, 2019 I like to talk, as those who have met me have noticed. This is similar to talking so that is why I do it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 15, 2019 Share #40 Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, shootingstar said: Cafe is a place to chill here and smoke some Internet weed. ?♀️ Shootingstar hit it out of the park !!! This should be the official description of the cafe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 15, 2019 Share #41 Posted August 15, 2019 31 minutes ago, Kirby said: I started at the Bicycling Forum in the Pro Cycling forum. I was just getting interested in cycling and some of the posters were very helpful learning about the strategy of the sport. While hanging out there, I started looking at the Love Forum and eventually posted. I like the fact that there are a variety of people with different interests and experiences. In my real life I'd never meet a bon vivant pilot, an awesome schralper, caring school admin, a man who could transport organs, a sheep herder with impressive artistic skills, a Greenville enthusiast with an appreciation for 70's culture , a petite Adventurer and people with the wide range of skills and interests we have here. I find the different points of view and experiences interesting and I've seen how the people here can come together with heart and spirit for a good cause. Plus sometimes I laugh out loud at the posts. Plus it can help keep me sane during a long work day. She said it better than I ever could, this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted August 15, 2019 Share #42 Posted August 15, 2019 46 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: The details of my life are quite inconsequential... Speaking of, you people know more about my life than most people not on the forum. It is more fun if you spill details and people can tear into them, leading to even more hilarity. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Share #43 Posted August 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Longjohn said: I like to talk, as those who have met me have noticed. This is similar to talking so that is why I do it. And I am not a talker irl, but here I have diarrhea of the mouth. :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #44 Posted August 15, 2019 I used to post 100% for entertainment but today I post almost more for the camaraderie. But entertainment is up there as well. I'd say it's about 50-50 now. I have a lot of stuff going on in my life and my world is shrinking. So it's good to have virtual friends if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Share #45 Posted August 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, Dottie said: I used to post 100% for entertainment but today I post almost more for the camaraderie. But entertainment is up there as well. I'd say it's about 50-50 now. I have a lot of stuff going on in my life and my world is shrinking. So it's good to have virtual friends if nothing else. How about you focus MORE on entertaining US, and less on your own pleasure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #46 Posted August 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: How about you focus MORE on entertaining US, and less on your own pleasure? Just keep yappin' noob. Besides, you've cornered the "I" department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Share #47 Posted August 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Dottie said: Just keep yappin' noob. Besides, you've cornered the "I" department. Hey, we do what we can to keep this place hoppin'! Even if it means insulting the CAnadians once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted August 15, 2019 Share #48 Posted August 15, 2019 For me it's a duty to enlighten and entertain the teeming masses (you all). Sometimes my badassery is needed to keep things in line. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #49 Posted August 15, 2019 1 minute ago, BuffJim said: For me it's a duty to enlighten and entertain the teeming masses (you all). Sometimes my badassery is needed to keep things in line. You're welcome. I accept this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted August 15, 2019 Share #50 Posted August 15, 2019 Long periods on the road, so it is entertainment. On the whole, a good group of people. If it wasn't for SWCF, I would be endlessly shoe shopping online so there is a fiscal benefit to being here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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