An observation on forums

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by gorgo2, Aug 10, 2017.

  1. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Some forums: Sam's bar from CHEERS. Abide by the rules, which are grounded in common sense and simple courtesy, and enjoy yourself. Converse with anyone on just about anything in an amiable, relaxed and supportive atmosphere.

    Other forums: ROADHOUSE before Patrick Swayze showed up. Can get out of hand with various factions that pick fights, and the bouncers are either ineffective or just itching to toss people out the door. Sometimes you don't even know what you're offense was but out you go. Enjoyment is in spite of the established structure, not because of it. The more genteel souls inevitably migrate across the street to Sam's.
     
  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    I looked at joining a couple of other forums a few months back. Decided against it because of the camaraderie here at TSD. Great folks in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
     
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  3. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I altered my op after you quoted it, to make the point more generalized (don't want to needlessly stir anything up).
     
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  4. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    I think I'll stick around here. I can fight anywhere, but I'm here for the shaves. Why go looking for acido.
     
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  5. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    Same here. I come here to share in the laughter, camaraderie, funny stories and, ah... Oh yeah, shaving knowledge!

    :signs011:
     
  6. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Yup.
    And to be honest, I've learned quite a bit more about things not related to shaving, as well
     
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  7. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    I only frequent two forums, this being one of them. The other has the same feel, in my opinion. Folks treat each other well.

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  8. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    True, true.
     
  9. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    If it's the one we're all probably picturing, then good that things have changed.
     
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  10. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    I can't say how it was past about a year ago. All I know is it a great place to enjoy. There are things I like about both sites and great people in both. I wouldn't want to stop being a part of either.

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  11. CarlfromMO

    CarlfromMO Well-Known Member

    I like it here. Lots of helpful people with expertise in many different subjects.
     
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  12. Tiredricefarmer

    Tiredricefarmer Well-Known Member

    :signs011:
     
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  13. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I'm truly glad to hear it.
     
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  14. mikewood

    mikewood Well-Known Member

    I am here as I am on a few other forums to exchange information and learn. I have been on a few that were more like a TV soap opera or bad prep-school movie than a gentlemanly exchange of ideas. I guess I just aged out of that environment. But then I don't go to bars to get drunk anymore. Seems there was always someone at those bars looking to fight and I was one of the big guys so...

    Anyway. Happy to be here. Happy to have you guys have me.


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  15. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Your observation is right on! This is by far the friendliest forum I have found.
     
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  16. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    TSD is by far the Forum with the least amount of Trolls...with the exception of @mrchick :)
     
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  17. dustmite

    dustmite Well-Known Member

    But he's a troll of the highest caliber!
     
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  18. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Not IMO.
     
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  19. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Everybody needs a troll
     
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  20. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    +1
    And besides, he came up with my awesome avatar!
     
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