16 hours ago, wil iam not said:

Would love to throw a party for those on my Ignore list, and those who who have me on theirs. Whoooo !

Easy. Pick a location pay for all the beer. Done.

2 hours ago, Hummin said:

I hear you

Could you elaborate? I'm interested in your thoughts on the matter.

46 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

While there will be exceptions I reckon most of us can be judged by the manner and tone of our written communications.

One can be judged on just about any single thing, but does that encompass the whole person?

15 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

I can tell a good person from a bad one in 5 posts. Really not difficult to see who the misfits are.

Are you a misfit?

18 hours ago, blaze master said:

Op you must feel quite relieved to get all that off your chest.

What has the Beatles video got to do with it please?

13 hours ago, BilllyGOAT said:

Agreed. But site reputation numbers are usually a pretty good metric to help separate those orifices from the others.

Indeed! Sometimes I would say there is to much unnecessary negativity here, but over the long read, it evens out somehow

1 hour ago, IsmeUno said:

Could you elaborate? I'm interested in your thoughts on the matter.

I think he speaks for himself, and no need for me to chime in! You read the same as me don't you?

Edited May 11May 11 by Hummin

22 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I think he speaks for himself, and no need for me to chime in! You read the same as me don't you?

I'm inclined to be a little more generous, in stating that we are all misfits to some extent...and thank goodness for that 🥂

Decided to create worlds of our own, rather than simply following the crowd. With varying degrees of success. Some perhaps more confined to the mind than in reality. But still following those dreams when possible.

Same same...even though different. 😊

Edited May 11May 11 by IsmeUno

2 hours ago, IsmeUno said:

One can be judged on just about any single thing, but does that encompass the whole person ?

No. To encompass the whole person takes years of personal contact, and even then then there will likely be surprises, some good, some not so good.

53 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

I'm inclined to be a little more generous, in stating that we are all misfits to some extent...and thank goodness for that 🥂

Decided to create worlds of our own, rather than simply following the crowd. With varying degrees of success. Some perhaps more confined to the mind than in reality. But still following those dreams when possible.

Same same...even though different. 😊

That is very generous of you 🤗

And I have no further comments

19 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

I can tell a good person from a bad one in 5 posts. Really not difficult to see who the misfits are.

Please elaborate.

8 minutes ago, Hummin said:

That is very generous of you 🤗

And I have no further comments

Then I will... @Rockyroad isn't as bad as he's made out to be. He's just the low hanging fruit.

Nice to see him and @fredwiggy getting on 😊 There's someone for everyone out there.

17 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Then I will... @Rockyroad isn't as bad as he's made out to be. He's just the low hanging fruit.

Nice to see him and @fredwiggy getting on 😊 There's someone for everyone out there.

It is okay to be realistic

12 minutes ago, Hummin said:

It is okay to be realistic

It is just a forum with words on a screen.

41 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Please elaborate.

Jai dee vs jai dum. I am rarely wrong about people. Usually I can work out a woman real fast. Men are more sneaky in business though. A world with 80% women would be great!

34 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Then I will... @Rockyroad isn't as bad as he's made out to be. He's just the low hanging fruit.

Nice to see him and @fredwiggy getting on 😊 There's someone for everyone out there.

I'm the 3rd best poster on here. I appreciate the top 2.

1 minute ago, Rockyroad said:

Jai dee vs jai dum. I am rarely wrong about people. Usually I can work out a woman real fast. Men are more sneaky in business though. A world with 80% women would be great!

If you had same experience as me, you would not! It is distractive to have to many women available, but I later experienced Pattaya, and it is same same.

Rockstar material

35 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Then I will... @Rockyroad isn't as bad as he's made out to be. He's just the low hanging fruit.

Nice to see him and @fredwiggy getting on 😊 There's someone for everyone out there.

So have you actually met them in public or been offered a beer? Many people have imaginary friends.

Most of the westerners I see won't even look up from their slouch

21 hours ago, Kinnock said:

I wonder if the people who post irrelevant YouTube videos are the same when you meet them in person?

You're having a group discussion about mental health on chat forums or the impact of the Iran blockade and he suddenly shows everyone a video of some random old song as if he making some deep statement. Very strange behaviour, but surprisingly common on AN, and now there's a new forum rule to try to stop this weird activity.

What's been holding you back from reporting @GammaGlobulin to the Mods already?

20 hours ago, BilllyGOAT said:

And now we have all those AI prompt response screenshots.

Tell me about it. It's like, "Look at me! I am totally unable to think for myself or write anything original or intelligible anymore!"

2 minutes ago, Hummin said:

If you had same experience as me, you would not! It is distractive to have to many women available, but I later experienced Pattaya, and it is same same.

Rockstar material

I usually get along with women better. Plus they are better looking plus sex. Men are very angry at times. Asian women are usually lovely.

20 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Always have and always will. Roots are what makes us.

Even the bad roots.

4 minutes ago, Hummin said:

If you had same experience as me, you would not! It is distractive to have to many women available, but I later experienced Pattaya, and it is same same.

Rockstar material

Wait.....

Very sorry.

However, in my view, we should use the term "distracting".....

Only my humble opinion, of course.

The only reason I mention this is because I thought you were talking about something attractive.

Wait....

Still, distractive is definitely correct, if you choose to use this word in this context.

PS: How old are you, anyway? 150?

Beginning tomorrow, I will use distractive to replace distracting.

I prefer using obsolete words, whenever possible.

Really, who gives a phliyin' zuck?

11 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Wait.....

Very sorry.

However, in my view, we should use the term "distracting".....

Only my humble opinion, of course.

The only reason I mention this is because I thought you were talking about something attractive.

Wait....

Still, distractive is definitely correct, if you choose to use this word in this context.

PS: How old are you, anyway? 150?

Beginning tomorrow, I will use distractive to replace distracting.

I prefer using obsolete words, whenever possible.

Using the word “distractive” may not be the most common choice, but it was exactly what I meant.

When you are a young man, travelling the world through sport, doing what you love, and suddenly too many women are available or fighting for your attention, it can become more than just “distracting.” It can become distractive in the sense that it pulls you away from focus, discipline, loyalty, and the life you are supposed to live.

Especially when you already have a long-term girlfriend, but she is not present.

So yes, “distracting” may be the smoother everyday word, but “distractive” fits what I meant. It was not about something being attractive. It was about something disturbing your direction.

22 hours ago, 123Stodg said:

somebody spends sixteen hours a day online being argumentative, inane, smug, hypersensitive, passive aggressive, snarky, anal retentive

Mmmm, there's one or two here I know of. 🤔

28 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Tell me about it. It's like, "Look at me! I am totally unable to think for myself or write anything original or intelligible anymore!"

Human thinking does more harm than good. Even football coaches say "do don't think".

22 hours ago, 123Stodg said:

Are online numpties actually more likable in real life

You never get to meet these outcasts, they just sit behind their warrior keyboards, lurking in the dark.

Spooky people 😲

5 hours ago, PhilipHabib said:

you'll find most are bedridden or tucked away somewhere other than Thailand.

#facts

I remember this being pretty much proved years ago when someone suggested a night out. Most of the knowledgeable Pattaya experts were full of responses like - oh great I'll be in Pattaya for two nights late next month can we make it Thurs 25th. Effing performance for arranging going out for a drink.

Edited May 11May 11 by saintdomingo

17 minutes ago, Hummin said:

When you are a young man, travelling the world through sport, doing what you love, and suddenly too many women are available or fighting for your attention, it can become more than just “distracting.” It can become distractive in the sense that it pulls you away from focus, discipline, loyalty, and the life you are supposed to live.

That's why I gave up my career as an EPL player and joined the Rolling Stones. 555