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Post by Dameon on Oct 6, 2004 14:14:28 GMT 11
Okay, here's another of KSL's bizarre conversation topics.
Today's question. What have you observed about Obernet, and Obernetters?
Don't understand what I mean, for example...
1. Have you ever noticed that very few people seem to sign their posts? Squarmi, for eg, ends every post with a yellow "Squarmi", and I can't think of anyone else, except me, who almost always puts a brief "KSL" at the end.
2. Have you ever noticed that Obernetters accept nearly everything?
-Actors who do improvisation have to learn "accepting" rather than "blocking".
This means that when another actor makes a suggestion during an improvisation, like:
"Why are you eating that monkey?"
The impro suffers from you saying:
"I'm not eating a monkey"
More exciting things will happen if you say:
"Because I didn't have any cheese"
Are you with me so far?
What I've noticed about Obernetters is that they are all expert at accepting things. I would recommend any student of Impro visit us and see.
Examples:
-We blame Timm for stuff and he admits to it.
-Buneater said she thought I was 4 foot tall with an orange moustache, and now it keeps coming in in posts.
That's what's so cool about Obernet! Anything can happen, and no one is really offended, and no one ever sucks the fun out of things by denying them!!!
So, what are YOUR observations?
What does a specific person do ALL THE TIME?
What is a general rule about Obernetters, or a specific Guild?
What habit do two or three of us have in common?
KSL
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Post by Miska on Oct 6, 2004 14:19:49 GMT 11
ooo i lvoe ur cow pic  or is it a pig!  ;D...well ive noticed a few ppl - u, squarmi, elfseeker nad i have specific colours we post with. others have certain boards they go to...oh and the sig thing - u have ppl doin guild stuff or more general there is always a few ppl with riddles (lix did nad now fireydragon).. hmmm lix, u me buneater or megana tend to throw food were ever possible:P  a few of the newbies sing their names too kayt...tho i cant think of any cos htey havnt stayed round long enough. i think avra does tho...*thinks* hmmm i actually like this topic..its gonna make me start looking at wat ppl write:P if u get me:P
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Post by Dameon on Oct 6, 2004 14:23:32 GMT 11
Yay! Miska has the idea!
It's a cow by the way! Or is it a pig? Are pigs still the new cows?
*looks confused and then perks up and just keeps going*
Buneater got it for me! If you click on it, it will take you to my writing diary, (also courtesy of the Bunly one) which has lots of cows!
Yay Cows!!!
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Post by Miska on Oct 6, 2004 14:25:23 GMT 11
oooooo YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! i love readin ppls works....such a spiffy pink cow! i love it! i think we'll leave the pigs nad cows to SR!
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Post by Dameon on Oct 6, 2004 15:17:10 GMT 11
I've noticed that I have a weird way of arguing.
In every debate, I will either agree with everyone, and get completely converted with every post, or...
THE FOOT IS DOWN PEOPLE!!!
Always decisive or indecisive. Never just quietly agreeing!
KSL
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Post by Miska on Oct 6, 2004 15:23:16 GMT 11
and ppl tend to hang round the same group in certain threads...like in the dinning hall i usually argue with arien, timm, buneater and megana. where as its usually lix and u and buneater in teh members baord...that mite have somethin to do with who goes there...but still...*shrugs* i dont no...ARGH that cracker game is addictive! how the hell did u get such a high score tho!
ooo and ur top posters are frequent from the Dinning hall and SR boards...says somethin bout those areas
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Post by Lix on Oct 6, 2004 16:09:29 GMT 11
umm the topic of sex seems to feature regulalry on msn chats but not on forums
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Post by Squarmi on Oct 6, 2004 17:17:06 GMT 11
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Post by Miska on Oct 6, 2004 17:31:08 GMT 11
cinderella does!
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Post by Rilla on Oct 6, 2004 17:38:04 GMT 11
I've noticed that Obernetters seem to be mightely crazy. And that newbies who are not crazy tend to vanish after a few weeks. |
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Post by brydie on Oct 6, 2004 19:22:20 GMT 11
yes, ive noticed that too!! and also about the sex thing! and well basically everything else youve all said...
but ive noticed that most of us are pretty random at times except some people, like min and buneater and avra etc. and we can all talk about the most stupid things...and then sometimes someone comes up with a really interesting topic and we all get into that too. like this one.
there was something else, but ive forgotten now...
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Post by Dameon on Oct 6, 2004 19:23:32 GMT 11
Buneater is random!
So is Min sometimes!
KSL
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Post by HeartoftheDarkness on Oct 6, 2004 19:24:17 GMT 11
i feel so newbish  *sings* fran-kie!!!!! or if you want to be picky, fran-ces-ca!!!!! <------heh heh heh, 5 insane marks bleep! |
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Post by Glynnavyre on Oct 6, 2004 19:33:38 GMT 11
How can anybody be new with like 2300 odd posts??!
It all makes no sense...
You have brought up a very interesting and thoughful topic... it is very much your style Kayt...! ;D
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Post by talisha on Oct 6, 2004 22:39:49 GMT 11
I used to sign my name... then i couldnt be bothered anymore I've noticed that most people that post here have strong opinions on at least something.... ahhh i cant think at the moment... i'll come back |
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Post by Cat-Eyes on Oct 6, 2004 22:47:10 GMT 11
I tend to sign my name just because otherwise people spend ages calling me 'Cat-Eyes' when they could easily use 'Cat'. Also it's just what I do... And I still count as a newbie, I only read the books in like June / July this year... And I think I put in my app in July when i first came to the site, I was then on the Dreamweaver boards for a little while once I was placed there and then when we got the little links (which was I think at the start of September, cause they came with the Moonfair) I started coming to the Ober net boards (these, in fact). I could sing my name, but I still want you all to keep your hearing.. Not that I'm a bad singer ( ), it's just while you were standing listening to me sing Mike Tyson might come along and bite off your ears. *gasp* OR THAT AXE MURDERER BEHIND YO- too late... Cat |
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Post by Miska on Oct 7, 2004 10:35:45 GMT 11
i think newbie refers to when u came AND how well u no ppl round here...so i wouldnt classify u HOD as anewbie...or cat eye-ur the newst that still stick round constanlty but ur no newbie...
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Post by Elspeth on Oct 7, 2004 10:53:37 GMT 11
So you think I'm random?
Well, I'll just have to ask the coffee urn about that...
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Post by Blindmouse on Oct 7, 2004 15:22:51 GMT 11
I like this thread... but I don't have time to answer it properly now. So I'll just say, with a sniff at how unmemorable I am, that I always sign my posts with blindmouse Tourists of Fantasyland should note that SECRET PASSAGES are useful to the forces of EVIL. Be wary of what you say inside any building with thick walls. Someone is usually standing at the spyhole listening in. SECRETS are safe only when told inside a TENT.- Diana Wynne Jones |
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Post by Dameon on Oct 7, 2004 15:26:31 GMT 11
Oh no, blindmouse! You do to!!!
*massive hugs* I'm sorry!!!!
I owe you a big consolation gift. Here have a pine tree *gives blindmouse a pine tree*
I'm sorry! Please except this pine tree with my apologies, and help me and Squarmi form the "Sign your name at the end of each post" club!
KSL
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Post by Ashta on Oct 7, 2004 15:58:35 GMT 11
I often sign my name when I'm giving advice or being serious (hence, rarely)
Yes, I agree that -non-insane newbies generally dissapear very quickly
and that as far as accepting rather than blocking, sus-rid is notorious (sp?) for that.
We rock.
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Post by Elspeth on Oct 7, 2004 16:56:01 GMT 11
Tourists of Fantasyland should note that SECRET PASSAGES are useful to the forces of EVIL. Be wary of what you say inside any building with thick walls. Someone is usually standing at the spyhole listening in. SECRETS are safe only when told inside a TENT.- Diana Wynne Jones I'm sorry to be so OT but - do you actually possess a copy of The Tough Guide to Fantasyland? I can't find it for love nor money and I desperately want to read it. * sobs bitterly in the corner, then discusses the state of the weather with the coffee urn* |
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Post by Raineth on Oct 8, 2004 14:43:46 GMT 11
Oh Buneater i hate it when people sob . It would help though if you started talking to the sugar bowl, its much better at listening. I am a bit of a Newbie and when I came here I thought Wow, I feel so at home, it certainly hasn't freaked me out. I shall try signing off: Raineth How was that? |
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Post by Ashta on Oct 8, 2004 14:45:32 GMT 11
*applauds Raineths signing off*
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Post by Elspeth on Oct 8, 2004 15:56:18 GMT 11
It would help though if you started talking to the sugar bowl, its much better at listening. The sugar bowl, you say? Well, it's worth a shot. I don't know if it's still talking to me though - it grew very rude after I gave up having sugar in my tea. |
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or is it a pig!
;D...well ive noticed a few ppl - u, squarmi, elfseeker nad i have specific colours we post with. others have certain boards they go to...oh and the sig thing - u have ppl doin guild stuff or more general there is always a few ppl with riddles (lix did nad now fireydragon).. hmmm lix, u me buneater or megana tend to throw food were ever possible:P 
a few of the newbies sing their names too kayt...tho i cant think of any cos htey havnt stayed round long enough. i think avra does tho...*thinks* hmmm i actually like this topic..its gonna make me start looking at wat ppl write:P if u get me:P
SNOOPY!!!!
