November Rain Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I was talking to an acquaintance, today. She said she was lonely in our town & asked what I did for friends. I started talking about TV and another forum I'm active in. She interrupted me with "But isn't that very sad?" OK, maybe. In my particular circumstances (working with dogs all day, staying in most nights to take care of my little boy), it's the only social interraction with adults I get. Still sad? Yep, but wouldn't watching television and having no interraction be worse? So, you're all here, too. Are we sad? Or is this a valid form of social interraction? Answers (in the form of a post, not on a postcard) please... Those of you that actually have a life are excused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 (edited) NR I think it used to be seen that internet forums were used by saddos with no lives and a lack of ability to go out and find real friends. This certainly is not the case however I do believe some people still percieve it to be though! I only ever really use the internet at work as my job is quite boring sometimes and I find this website in particular more informative than asking people I know. So my answer is...........No and yes it is a valid form of social interaction Mark Ps I have a great life. Edited June 8, 2007 by markr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Rain Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 D@mn! I knew I'd spelt 'interaction' wrongly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sukanyacondo Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Im not sad, my wifes great, the business is going well even the government hasnt slowed it down. First time married for me at 43 yrs old cant believe it all. I come here because I want to learn a s much as I can from people here until I permanently live in Thailand. I dont have many real friends in the Uk dont mind my own company and dont need a social life, guess Im a bit of a loner but not sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hello, My name is pepe' and I'm verwy, verwy sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 D@mn! I knew I'd spelt 'interaction' wrongly! saddo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Nooo i dont think we are sad. In fact, i think that most of us are intellegent, funny, and articulate. So much so that we require somewhere to voice our thoughts opinions and read about others. Intellegent people require stimulus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnival1200 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I was talking to an acquaintance, today. She said she was lonely in our town & asked what I did for friends. I started talking about TV and another forum I'm active in. She interrupted me with "But isn't that very sad?"OK, maybe. In my particular circumstances (working with dogs all day, staying in most nights to take care of my little boy), it's the only social interraction with adults I get. Still sad? Yep, but wouldn't watching television and having no interraction be worse? So, you're all here, too. Are we sad? Or is this a valid form of social interraction? Answers (in the form of a post, not on a postcard) please... Those of you that actually have a life are excused I think the word sad used in the context you describe means loser, inadequate, boring etc etc. Fortunatley ( for us) this sad way of living is becoming quite the norm so you should be happy to be sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Nooo i dont think we are sad. In fact, i think that most of us are intellegent, funny, and articulate. So much so that we require somewhere to voice our thoughts opinions and read about others. Intellegent people require stimulus! ---------------------------- I need stimulus on a daily basis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Don't worry so much about what others think. The less a person knows about something, the less their opinion is usually worth. If you're happy, let them think you're sad. If you're not happy, change your lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robski Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 And it can even help with your spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgriffith Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I have met more interesting people, had more conversations, and more belly laughs on this forum than I can count...! I have a very active social life here in CM, go to gym daily, shop, go out with friends, etc. I think being on this forum is a healthy sign of being a "multi-faceted" individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop_corn Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 umm, some days yes, some others no.. depends.. (thats sound a bit bipolar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Rain Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 And it can even help with your spelling. It was only one word!! Although, I'll confess, I had my doubts about 'acquaintance' as well, until I checked it in the dictionary 2 mins ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robski Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hey nobody's perfect, sometimes I post without thinking and other times I think without posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnival1200 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I was talking to an acquaintance, today. She said she was lonely in our town & asked what I did for friends. I started talking about TV and another forum I'm active in. She interrupted me with "But isn't that very sad?"OK, maybe. In my particular circumstances (working with dogs all day, staying in most nights to take care of my little boy), it's the only social interraction with adults I get. Still sad? Yep, but wouldn't watching television and having no interraction be worse? So, you're all here, too. Are we sad? Or is this a valid form of social interraction? Answers (in the form of a post, not on a postcard) please... Those of you that actually have a life are excused How sad do i have to be to become a Senior on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Rain Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 ^^ Oh, far more sad than you are at the moment, Carnival. You're not even a borderline saddo, yet! Actual numbers - I can't remember, I'm sure a mod will fill you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I am on here because I spend a lot of time working on my computer, so I have about 4 things going at once. Personally I am not a big television watcher and prefer something more interactive such as this forum, where I can also work at the same time. I have learned a lot and got a lot of good info and ideas from here which is more than I can say from the television. Why should that be sad? I have a family, a couple of businesses , friends abroad and here in Thailand. I find it interesting to come on here and see what other people are up to and their ideas. Some things you obviously have to take with a pinch of salt but often you get really interesting points of view or something really funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torito Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I think some people in this forum are great...you can find in here the smart and the stupid, the goodfella and the jerk, the nice and nasty, the academic and the ignorant..... it is like to be in the university again! Personally I have no reasons to be sad, and I see in here many very happy people. I also see in here some sad, lost and struggling people (for whom I feel a lot of sympathy), and others still more sad to the extreme that enjoy abusing and bully those in misery. I am in here for short time (while I have the time). I think I am because I enjoy bashing and fighting arrogant egotistic b*st*rds (the reason of all the miseries in this world)!. I can not change this, but it is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaza Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Saaaaaaaaad???????????? OH NO : Who is Sad???????? I had never ever knew that am just so moofed ,that's it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liketobe Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Initially I'm on this board getting seriouse about retiring in Thailand. I have found the mix of divers nationality's and there expert wordsmith ability's in there own lingo very educational, enlightening, entertaining, humerus, and addicting. Is there another life? Well I looked at all three international news channels right now and live shots of Miss Hilton going back to court dominate. I have no chance with her but I here there are a few care takers over there for hire, so witch screen you think I should look for a life on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larvidchr Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Occupied with work, family, chance for a breather on the net with likeminded people, (and some not likeminded) No November Rain, not sad at all, just great Kind regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Before the internet came along just how much chance did you have to talk to people from practically every country in the world on a daily basis? How easy was it to listen to the point of view of someone half way round the world without the wealth to travel there? The internet is a wonderful thing and those that accuse you of being 'sad' simply haven't yet figured out what they're missing out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnival1200 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 ^^ Oh, far more sad than you are at the moment, Carnival. You're not even a borderline saddo, yet! Actual numbers - I can't remember, I'm sure a mod will fill you in. Actually sad means: Siamese Affected Disorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualtrough Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 (edited) I don't think enjoying the forum is necessarily sad, although it may be in some cases. I do find it sad when members get all excited by their 500th, 1000th or whatever post, or other members congratulate them on that. That is sad. Oh look! I have 943 posts! Edited June 8, 2007 by qualtrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teejay Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 for many, i would say, it is sad. nobody would admit it, but i just imagine a dingy studio and a couple hundred baht "budget" for a week of food... and of course bitching on tv.... but then again, maybe i'm acting and actually describing myself. No, that would be all of the high-rollers here on TV, claiming to be johnny bigballs toughguy ex-military type, or broke-ass-sod-pretending to be rich guy... god i'd love to see some of the digs these clows actually live in... and their 'beautiful' wives? when they piss on thai celebs that make their brown little wives look like maids, actually many of them would be maids if you hadn't saved them.... i'm ranting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 D@mn! I knew I'd spelt 'interaction' wrongly! No big deal Rain, it's easy to confuse it with interruptus. Anyway, I don't see myself as sad. But I do have to sit for hours at a computer doing translations, some of which are crushingly boring but lucrative. So every hour or so I log in, check out who's pushing buttons today and it's a very entertaining break from work. I would be sad, dear, if I didn't have you and the handbag swingers to perk up my workaday routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I don't think enjoying the forum is necessarily sad, although it may be in some cases. I do find it sad when members get all excited by their 500th, 1000th or whatever post, or other members congratulate them on that. That is sad. Oh look! I have 943 posts! Waddaya mean. Surely the only post count that matters is 1337. (those of you that get what that means, you ARE possibly a tad "sad"...as am i ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang prince Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 umm, some days yes, some others no.. depends.. (thats sound a bit bipolar) Way to stake out a position, Pop Corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 No, not at all sad. I have met many good friends on here and theres more than a few that i interact with socially (get on the piss with).. Apart from one bozo that i met on here who i thought was a gentleman but turned out to be a complete arse, but thats only one out of many so the odds have been kind to me. November Rain..Cheer up mate you have many many friends on here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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