Prolific Posters : Who Are They And Why ?

[brit1984]

OP, I see it like this...

The more prolific posters on the forum are generally motivated to post by the prospect of free beers from the owner of this website.

The ones you mention that focus on bashing the Thai government are motivated by free beer from the leader of the opposition party.

There may be other factors too.

[theblether]

[Jingthing]

I am NOT a prolific poster! I only play one on t.v. ...

Next ...

[smokie36]

OP, I see it like this...

The more prolific posters on the forum are generally motivated to post by the prospect of free beers from the owner of this website.

The ones you mention that focus on bashing the Thai government are motivated by free beer from the leader of the opposition party.

There may be other factors too.

Peace and love....

[DrTuner]

Why would a person spend 10 hours a day on TV ?

Tabs on a modern browser. A wonderful way to multitask. Add crossforum to your list.

[ThailandMysteries]

I'm a prolific poster. What do you want to know OP?

The OP doesn't want to know anything.

He knows already how men with good jobs, responsibilities, friends, hobbies, wives and children live. He knows how men with a "life" live.

Maybe he's laughing at you; maybe not. Perhaps he pities you.

FORUM ADDICTION

http://www.psychforu...topic45575.html

http://davesays.word...orum-addiction/

http://www.wikihow.c...Forum-Addiction

[theblether]

This is the real Smokie hammock........it's well known by everyone on this forum that Smokie36 is a personal friend of mine. He'll possibly be along in a minute to pass comment however before he does let me say something.

Of all the people you can think of in your life that deserve pity, Smokie36 is not one of them........I won't embarrass this fine gentleman by explaining why, however I will say that if any of you ever get a chance to have a beer and a blether with Smokie, take it.

You'll meet a gentleman of the first order...............and for those trolls out there that think they are being smart with comments and posts like the one above.......you're not in his class in any way.

There's an old saying that I can paraphrase to suit this moment......the saying is " very often it's not what is said that causes offence, but the manner in which it is said "............let's paraphrase that..........

" very often it's not what is said that tells the story, it's what is left unsaid "............work out that riddle if you can TM, the rest of us that actually know and socialize with each other will just continue to snigger at your ridiculous posts.

Carry on

[MAJIC]

Reasons for prolific posting.

Live in the Village and do not get stimulating conversation.

Do not like spending all day in the Bars,or can't find a decent conversation in the same.

Easy to choose a Topic that suits you.

Enjoy the cut and thrust of a good argument.

A cheap form of entertainment.

Useful source of knowledge.

Can learn something new about Thailand.

Occasionally a way to make friends.

A form of Hobby,that is of personal interest.

Habit forming,repetition,and a relief from boredom.

Helps one to see another point of view.

Someone will take note of an otherwise voice in the wilderness,and proof that people may take notice of your views.

If you didn't post too often you would become a spectater,and soon forgotten.

I'm sure there are many more reasons that could be added?

A bit like watching Soaps really,which only the viewer fully understand their own fascination.

And finally it's fun to be part of the Club,sort of like having friends you have never met! and you are interested to know if they like your views on a given subject?

I shall refrain from naming the Prolific Posters,no doubt they have their own reasons,so who am I to critisise,if it makes them happy?

[theblether]

I am NOT a prolific poster! I only play one on t.v. ...

Next ...

Thank God JT is a prolific poster on Thaivisa......without him........

Thaivisa members would be cruelly uninformed about Gay Rights issues in Thailand, and the likelihood of Thailand making you bi-sexual............

President Obama would fail to be re-elected as JT is single-handedly persuading all American members to vote for him in the postal ballot..............

and the Pattaya ex-pats would starve to death without his excellent food reviews.

ps JT......that's not your best side, you should know that by now

[endure]

Doesn't that picture belong in the breakfast thread?

[smokie36]

I'm a prolific poster. What do you want to know OP?

The OP doesn't want to know anything.

He knows already how men with good jobs, responsibilities, friends, hobbies, wives and children live. He knows how men with a "life" live.

Maybe he's laughing at you; maybe not. Perhaps he pities you.

FORUM ADDICTION

http://www.psychforu...topic45575.html

http://davesays.word...orum-addiction/

http://www.wikihow.c...Forum-Addiction

Its a shame those links haven't worked for you. Never mind I'm sure you will be banned again soon and you can begin your next course of treatment.

Edited September 5, 2012 by smokie36

[Jingthing]

Posting addicts are to internet forums what PIT TRADERS are to financial markets.

They keep threads moving ... alive and humming. Well, at least for awhile.

Imagine starting a new forum and having no posting addicts. You'd have to do all the posts yourself!

Edited September 5, 2012 by Jingthing

[MAJIC]

Posting addicts are to internet forums what PIT TRADERS are to financial markets.

They keep threads moving ... alive and humming. Well, at least for awhile.

Imagine starting a new forum and having no posting addicts. You'd have to do all the posts yourself!

Yes! and without the prolific posters,creating the "hits" how many Forums would die,in what is a very competitive market.

I reckon they should all be paid bonuses,on results,but don't quote me.

[ThailandMysteries]

I'm a prolific poster. What do you want to know OP?

The OP doesn't want to know anything.

He knows already how men with good jobs, responsibilities, friends, hobbies, wives and children live. He knows how men with a "life" live.

Maybe he's laughing at you; maybe not. Perhaps he pities you.

FORUM ADDICTION

http://www.psychforu...topic45575.html

http://davesays.word...orum-addiction/

http://www.wikihow.c...Forum-Addiction

Its a shame those links haven't worked for you. Never mind I'm sure you will be banned again soon and you can begin your next course of treatment.

Your reply is childish. I was trying to help.

It's a simple issue of ratios. One simply takes the post count of a forum member and divides the number by the duration that said member has been an account holder.

In this respect, you are probably the most prolific poster on this forum.

If you are a mobility-impaired retiree living in Nakhon Nowhere and this forum is your lifeline to the world, I do understand and please accept my apologies for encouraging you to get a life.

If not, read the links I quoted (they are there to help you) and get a life.

[smokie36]

I'm a prolific poster. What do you want to know OP?

The OP doesn't want to know anything.

He knows already how men with good jobs, responsibilities, friends, hobbies, wives and children live. He knows how men with a "life" live.

Maybe he's laughing at you; maybe not. Perhaps he pities you.

FORUM ADDICTION

http://www.psychforu...topic45575.html

http://davesays.word...orum-addiction/

http://www.wikihow.c...Forum-Addiction

Its a shame those links haven't worked for you. Never mind I'm sure you will be banned again soon and you can begin your next course of treatment.

Your reply is childish. I was trying to help.

It's a simple issue of ratios. One simply takes the post count of a forum member and divides the number by the duration that said member has been an account holder.

In this respect, you are probably the most prolific poster on this forum.

If you are a mobility-impaired retiree living in Nakhon Nowhere and this forum is your lifeline to the world, I do understand and please accept my apologies for encouraging you to get a life.

If not, read the links I quoted (they are there to help you) and get a life.

You haven't been banned yet.

You really must try harder.

0/10 for effort.

[bkkjames]

I was going to add a typical snarky reply and have a real go at these suffering from post envy, but in doing so would add to my post total so gave it a 2nd thought = maybe next time WUM I will fall for your trap!!!

Edited September 5, 2012 by bkkjames

[coolhandjoe]

I'm a prolific poster. What do you want to know OP?

The OP doesn't want to know anything.

He knows already how men with good jobs, responsibilities, friends, hobbies, wives and children live. He knows how men with a "life" live.

Maybe he's laughing at you; maybe not. Perhaps he pities you.

FORUM ADDICTION

http://www.psychforu...topic45575.html

http://davesays.word...orum-addiction/

http://www.wikihow.c...Forum-Addiction

Its a shame those links haven't worked for you. Never mind I'm sure you will be banned again soon and you can begin your next course of treatment.

Your reply is childish. I was trying to help.

It's a simple issue of ratios. One simply takes the post count of a forum member and divides the number by the duration that said member has been an account holder.

In this respect, you are probably the most prolific poster on this forum.

If you are a mobility-impaired retiree living in Nakhon Nowhere and this forum is your lifeline to the world, I do understand and please accept my apologies for encouraging you to get a life.

If not, read the links I quoted (they are there to help you) and get a life.

TM is a poor troll.

[Chittychangchang]

Doesn't that picture belong in the breakfast thread?

Wot no Chang

[endure]

Doesn't that picture belong in the breakfast thread?

Wot no Chang

Sorry I don't do cheapskate

[JurgenG]

Posting addicts are to internet forums what PIT TRADERS are to financial markets.

They keep threads moving ... alive and humming. Well, at least for awhile.

That's a way to look at it.

An other way is to see them, especially for the very negative ones, specialized in personal attacks, is they are the forum's bullies. Just remember your school years, the guys who always interrupt everybody with "funny" remarks, who especially target those who have something interesting or relevant to say. The very sad part is that recent studies have proved that very often teachers do actually side with the bullies.

Bullies is a trendy subject, there is a lot of studies about them and I'm sure that the very prolific negative posters can be considered as forum bullies. Yes, sometime bullies are entertaining but on the other hand they usually silence knowledgeable posters.

PS : To avoid any meaningless discussion, I've never been bullied but unfortunately I realized that in some part of my life I was the bully and I'm really sorry about that.

[CrazyKid]

I need better glasses I thought title was Prophylactic Posters

I moved to Thailand just so I could be more active n Thai Visa.

I sometimes move (not often) so I can be more active.

[BookMan]

You haven't been banned yet.

You really must try harder.

0/10 for effort.

You may not be aware of this smokie, but a lot of the guys who get banned come back as someone else..again and again. It doesn't take long for their bizarre theories on a range of issues to filter to the top and reveal their previous alter egos.

A lot of these reinvented guys, and not all mind you, are the real forum posting addicts and most prolific posters.

[chrisinth]

Posting addicts are to internet forums what PIT TRADERS are to financial markets.

They keep threads moving ... alive and humming. Well, at least for awhile.

Imagine starting a new forum and having no posting addicts. You'd have to do all the posts yourself!

And pick yourself up for gramatical mistakes

And pick yourself up for factual mistakes

Argue with yourself over petty things

Inward battles with your political inclinations

etc, etc, etc.

If the above were true, you could end up a damaged individual! I think a few current TV members have spent a lot of time on forums as above in their previous lives...........

[chrisinth]

I think there is a tiger loose in that jungle............

With reference to another thread, lucky you weren't eaten and just got away with a hangover..............

[hookedondhamma]

I am NOT a prolific poster! I only play one on t.v. ...

Next ...

Thank God JT is a prolific poster on Thaivisa......without him........

Thaivisa members would be cruelly uninformed about Gay Rights issues in Thailand, and the likelihood of Thailand making you bi-sexual............

President Obama would fail to be re-elected as JT is single-handedly persuading all American members to vote for him in the postal ballot..............

and the Pattaya ex-pats would starve to death without his excellent food reviews.

ps JT......that's not your best side, you should know that by now

[dave2]

majic.

re .. I reckon they should all be paid bonuses,on results,

+ 1

dave2 : )

[tinfoilhat]

This is the real Smokie hammock........it's well known by everyone on this forum that Smokie36 is a personal friend of mine. He'll possibly be along in a minute to pass comment however before he does let me say something.

Of all the people you can think of in your life that deserve pity, Smokie36 is not one of them........I won't embarrass this fine gentleman by explaining why, however I will say that if any of you ever get a chance to have a beer and a blether with Smokie, take it.

You'll meet a gentleman of the first order...............and for those trolls out there that think they are being smart with comments and posts like the one above.......you're not in his class in any way.

There's an old saying that I can paraphrase to suit this moment......the saying is " very often it's not what is said that causes offence, but the manner in which it is said "............let's paraphrase that..........

" very often it's not what is said that tells the story, it's what is left unsaid "............work out that riddle if you can TM, the rest of us that actually know and socialize with each other will just continue to snigger at your ridiculous posts.

Carry on

Bophut Lodge. Truly a wonderful place. If i have to stay on Samui, it is definitely my first choice, and you can get into a whole world of trouble within 150 meters of the place. I had heard changes are afoot there, though the conversation is hazy and may well have been imagined.

As for Smokie, I can not for the life of me understand why you would feel the need to defend him. he seems like a big enough boy to take care of himself.

[meatballs]

30 posts a day. I can't even do that and I'm very bored.

[WebBangkok]

Well I am a programmer so I am stuck behind a screen 12 hours a day.

I need a break and come on here or youtube to give my eyes a break.

It's amazing what crap you end up watching on youtube after awhile.

[yourauntbob]

philw, some of us work behind computers during the day and have time to post during work.

How do i get one of those job? Would love to have enough time to surf the internet all day (not hating, am envious). My boss works my tail off with barely a break in the action....

p.s. today is slow haha