Why Offtopic Forum Is So Much Popular? We Came Here To Discuss On IM And Facebook Is Still Alive!!

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Im surprised by seeing popularity of off Topic forum here in warrior forum! 25,675 Threads and 318,262 posts at this moment when I am writing this thread! Off topic forum might be in 5th or 6th popular sub forum here in warrior forum! Just cant find any clue why its so much popular!!

I think for killing free times almost all of us use facebook or other social networking platforms. So what made this sub forum that much popular?? Any insight? :rolleyes:
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    Your answer lies right here.

    Why are you here?

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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

    Im surprised by seeing popularity of off Topic forum here in warrior forum! 25,675 Threads and 318,262 posts at this moment when I am writing this thread! Off topic forum might be in 5th or 6th popular sub forum here in warrior forum! Just cant find any clue why its so much popular!!

    I think for killing free times almost all of us use facebook or other social networking platforms. So what made this sub forum that much popular?? Any insight? :rolleyes:
    For some, it acts as a community.

    To some, it's fun. Like playing with a kitten that keeps doing funny tricks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post


      To some, it's fun. Like playing with a kitten that keeps doing funny tricks.
      As opposed to tigers that can bite your head off in the main forum?
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        Im surprised by seeing popularity of off Topic forum here in warrior forum! 25,675 Threads and 318,262 posts at this moment when I am writing this thread! Off topic forum might be in 5th or 6th popular sub forum here in warrior forum! Just cant find any clue why its so much popular!!

        I think for killing free times almost all of us use facebook or other social networking platforms. So what made this sub forum that much popular?? Any insight?
        Probably becuase some parts on IM are repetitive or boring, so we may skulk down here, and have some fun!

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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

        As opposed to tigers that can bite your head off in the main forum?
        I saw that happen just yesterday!



        Oh, wait...that was you biting a lion's head off...my bad! :p

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      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      For some, it acts as a community.

      To some, it's fun. Like playing with a kitten that keeps doing funny tricks.
      But still facebook and twitter is in business. You can open facebook/twiteer/myspace on a different tab of your browser. Right? I am curious as Im thinking what made off topic forum such popular while I cant see anything special here.

      You cant share pictures, videos. Tag photos, share statues blah blah blah...
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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

        I am curious as Im thinking what made off topic forum such popular while I cant see anything special here.
        Well, that explains everything! :rolleyes:

        Best you head back upstairs then and I suggest you take the stairs as the elevator is reserved only for those who see how very special the OT really is. :p

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        I cant see anything special here.
        Participation in OT is voluntary - if you don't see value, go back to Facebook.
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          I'll actually try to give an honest answer. (My first answer above was smart alecky).

          There are some very interesting people here.

          The topics are interesting...but the people are fascinating.

          A few exceptionally bright people, several funny people (you know who you are),
          A few very witty people, and ...well..a few crazy people.

          There aren't any really stupid people though, and I don't know why.

          Have you ever seen a Bugs Bunny cartoon?

          Pure escapist fun. A little madness. Some very quick wit.
          That how I think of this forum.
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            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            I'll actually try to give an honest answer. (My first answer above was smart alecky).

            There are some very interesting people here.

            The topics are interesting...but the people are fascinating.

            A few exceptionally bright people, several funny people (you know who you are),
            A few very witty people, and ...well..a few crazy people.

            There aren't any really stupid people though, and I don't know why.

            Have you ever seen a Bugs Bunny cartoon?

            Pure escapist fun. A little madness. Some very quick wit.
            That how I think of this forum.

            I'll drink to that. Well put Claude.


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            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            I'll actually try to give an honest answer. (My first answer above was smart alecky).

            There are some very interesting people here.

            The topics are interesting...but the people are fascinating.

            A few exceptionally bright people, several funny people (you know who you are),
            A few very witty people, and ...well..a few crazy people.

            There aren't any really stupid people though, and I don't know why.

            Have you ever seen a Bugs Bunny cartoon?

            Pure escapist fun. A little madness. Some very quick wit.
            That how I think of this forum.
            Then there are people like me who throw wrench into the works.
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            • Profile picture of the author HeySal
              Originally Posted by lcombs View Post

              Then there are people like me who throw wrench into the works.
              Yeah thanks. Got any diamond dremmel bits instead?
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                Originally Posted by Sumit Menon View Post

                WOW! How do you learn to write like that?
                It helps to have a thesaurus handy.


                Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

                I am curious as Im thinking what made off topic forum such popular while I cant see anything special here.

                You cant share pictures, videos. Tag photos, share statues blah blah blah...
                Hang around long enough and the reason for the OT will become obvious -- otherwise enjoy your Facebook and Twitter accounts and all that goes with it.

                By the way, we can and do share pictures and videos here quite often.
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                  Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post


                  It helps to have a thesaurus handy.
                  Why would it help to have a dinosaur handy? I mean, I know it was a very knowledgeable dinosaur with a huge vocabulary and all that, but . .


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    TBird must own up and take responsibility for at least half of those threads.
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    • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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      Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

      I saw that happen just yesterday!



      Oh, wait...that was you biting a lion's head off...my bad! :p

      Terra
      But Terra, I never bite off more than I can chew.



      To answer the OP's question:

      The OTF is so popular because there's a large contingent of sesquipedalians who use it as a second home; a sure sign that linguistic intelligence thrives in abundance here. This is as opposed to the monosyllabic offerings to be found in the main forum where all the resident philosophunculists and ultracrepidarians dwell.

      Yes siree, there's no lethologica to be found here. Where else could you revel in cachinnation every evening, charientism, and experience gymnophoria on such a wide scale.

      If you fit in here, then you're more than welcome to join us on one of our OTF day trips. The next trip on our agenda is a leisurely break at the delightful village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch.

      Long live sesquipedalianism. Yay! :p
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      • Profile picture of the author Sumit Menon
        Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

        The OTF is so popular because there's a large contingent of sesquipedalians who use it as a second home; a sure sign that linguistic intelligence thrives in abundance here. This is as opposed to the monosyllabic offerings to be found in the main forum where all the resident philosophunculists and ultracrepidarians dwell.

        Yes siree, there's no lethologica to be found here. Where else could you revel in cachinnation every evening, charientism, and experience gymnophoria on such a wide scale.

        If you fit in here, then you're more than welcome to join us on one of our OTF day trips. The next trip on our agenda is a leisurely break at the delightful village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch.

        Long live sesquipedalianism. Yay! :p
        WOW! How do you learn to write like that?
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        • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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          Originally Posted by Sumit Menon View Post


          WOW! How do you learn to write like that?
          Well, in my youth I was a cruciverbalist - after first becoming proficient as an abecedarian. I then progressed to adoxography. And finally, I found myself of a suitable standard to deliver a verbal recumbentibus to all and sundry.

          Sometimes I have a day off and just say yes or no to people all day. :rolleyes:
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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

        But Terra, I never bite off more than I can chew.
        Ha!

        Well I cannot argue with truth unless I just want to be cantankerous, but that really isn't in my nature.

        I mean, who really thinks they have the ability to fit tanks into cans anyway? :rolleyes:

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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

        But Terra, I never bite off more than I can chew.



        To answer the OP's question:

        The OTF is so popular because there's a large contingent of sesquipedalians who use it as a second home; a sure sign that linguistic intelligence thrives in abundance here. This is as opposed to the monosyllabic offerings to be found in the main forum where all the resident philosophunculists and ultracrepidarians dwell.

        Yes siree, there's no lethologica to be found here. Where else could you revel in cachinnation every evening, charientism, and experience gymnophoria on such a wide scale.

        If you fit in here, then you're more than welcome to join us on one of our OTF day trips. The next trip on our agenda is a leisurely break at the delightful village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch.

        Long live sesquipedalianism. Yay! :p
        Damn you! You actually made me look up a few of those words. I must admit, it would be very hard to top this post. Well done, Sir!

        Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

        Strictly from the mentally undressed perspective. You understand Sal, don't you? Say you do!

        Come back Claude. Only you can deflect the heat off me.
        Gymnophoria?.... I'll be honest with you, when I saw that word, I thought it meant "Feeling ecstatic pleasure from not having to attend a gym"
        Gym-no-phoria.
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    HD - LMAO. Gymnophoria? Really? You like that huh?

    Here's looking at you, Kid.
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      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      HD - LMAO. Gymnophoria? Really? You like that huh?

      Here's looking at you, Kid.
      Strictly from the mentally undressed perspective. You understand Sal, don't you? Say you do!

      Come back Claude. Only you can deflect the heat off me.
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      LOL Sal!

      I wasn't going to go there, but since you did...

      Now, where did I put my x-ray vision glasses I ordered from the back of a magazine when I was just a kid?

      Or should I go with the 3D pair, hmmm!

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      • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

        LOL Sal!

        I wasn't going to go there, but since you did...

        Now, where did I put my x-ray vision glasses I ordered from the back of a magazine when I was just a kid?

        Or should I go with the 3D pair, hmmm!

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        Unfortunately you won't see anything because I'm Iron Man, a superhero. You can't see inside an Iron Man.

        Uh-oh, I get the feeling I've been along this road before . . . recently.
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        • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
          Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

          Unfortunately you won't see anything because I'm Iron Man, a superhero. You can't see inside an Iron Man.

          Uh-oh, I get the feeling I've been along this road before . . . recently.
          Careful HD,

          Super heroes have to watch what they say at all times lest they inadvertently reveal their hamartia. What if Rusty is my best friend?

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        • Profile picture of the author HeySal
          Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

          Unfortunately you won't see anything because I'm Iron Man, a superhero. You can't see inside an Iron Man.

          Uh-oh, I get the feeling I've been along this road before . . . recently.
          Okay Iron Man - have I got a basket of clothes for you..........and what's doubly great is I don't have to worry about you trying to wear them Mr. Iron Man Jim Nophoria.

          BTW - Terra..........why not get serious and state of the art and just get one of the NSA strip search machines?
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          • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
            Originally Posted by HeySal View Post


            BTW - Terra..........why not get serious and state of the art and just get one of the NSA strip search machines?

            Because I'm afraid hubby wouldn't like it or that he will like it way too much for his own!

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  • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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    LMAO I see to talk about off topic forum there are only few members who are replying repetitively.
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    • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post


      LMAO I see to talk about off topic forum there are only few members who are replying repetitively.
      You still here.

      We've hijacked your thread and you're now banished to the nether regions of Facebook.

      FYI, the OTF is an acquired taste, and like all acquired tastes is meant to be taken in moderation. You'll find lots more replies to the thread over a period of time, unlike the main marketing forum where everyone's in a rush to push up their post-count whilst posing idiosyncratic views and opinions.

      Now go. Shoo! :p
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      LMAO I see to talk about off topic forum there are only few members who are replying repetitively.
      Such as yourself? :rolleyes:

      Terra
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    • Profile picture of the author KimW
      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      LMAO I see to talk about off topic forum there are only few members who are replying repetitively.
      Yes,that happens when we feed off other's comments. I call it discussion.
      If you see nothing special here maybe you should open your eyes? When you joined in 2011 I had been a member of this forum foe about 13 years. I spent a heck of a lot of time in the upper forums, and learned much over the years. But I have also spent a lot of time here and learned a lot and made friends.

      Granted the Off Topic forum might not be your cup of tea, and that's fine,as someone said ( I know it was you Kay) participation here as in every forum here is voluntary.

      But PLEASE don't compare it to Facebook. :rolleyes:
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      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      LMAO I see to talk about off topic forum there are only few members who are replying repetitively.
      We all work The OT at different times. Wait until the second shift shows up. You won't know what hit you.
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      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      LMAO I see to talk about off topic forum there are only few members who are replying repetitively.
      it's a conspiracy!!

      as others have commented - this forum is popular because you can come in here and just chill, get to know some interesting people and discuss almost anything.

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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        Funny how fast people disappear from the OT when they notice their post count is not increasing, isn't it?
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    Well, I am not on facebook! OR twitter! HECK, I don't even use my youtube account!

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    It is like a workplace. People like to discuss all sorts of things with like minded people. It actually happens on most forums.
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    It's about the funny, intelligent, and thought provoking posts.

    What is this thing called Facebook? lol

    HD - too funny. I have to come back and look up some more words when I have more time.
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    The OTF is so popular because there's a large contingent of sesquipedalians who use it as a second home; a sure sign that linguistic intelligence thrives in abundance here. This is as opposed to the monosyllabic offerings to be found in the main forum where all the resident philosophunculists and ultracrepidarians dwell.

    Yes siree, there's no lethologica to be found here. Where else could you revel in cachinnation every evening, charientism, and experience gymnophoria on such a wide scale.

    If you fit in here, then you're more than welcome to join us on one of our OTF day trips. The next trip on our agenda is a leisurely break at the delightful village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch.

    Long live sesquipedalianism. Yay!


    Smart and friendly people are here at this forum.

    I have checked above text with FLESCH-KINCAID GRADE LEVEL (FK). The guy who wrote it must to know what it means (based on his comments). For others I explain. It is just test for readability. The FK was 11.2.

    An FK level close to 11 is considered moderately difficult to understand.

    Does anybody read the sales page to the end with FK like this or greater and

    take actions? Could anybody try and share with community?
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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by Servicy View Post

      The OTF is so popular because there's a large contingent of sesquipedalians who use it as a second home; a sure sign that linguistic intelligence thrives in abundance here. This is as opposed to the monosyllabic offerings to be found in the main forum where all the resident philosophunculists and ultracrepidarians dwell.

      Yes siree, there's no lethologica to be found here. Where else could you revel in cachinnation every evening, charientism, and experience gymnophoria on such a wide scale.

      If you fit in here, then you're more than welcome to join us on one of our OTF day trips. The next trip on our agenda is a leisurely break at the delightful village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch.

      Long live sesquipedalianism. Yay!


      Smart and friendly people are here at this forum.

      I have checked above text with FLESCH-KINCAID GRADE LEVEL (FK). The guy who wrote it must to know what it means (based on his comments). For others I explain. It is just test for readability. The FK was 11.2.

      An FK level close to 11 is considered moderately difficult to understand.

      Does anybody read the sales page to the end with FK like this or greater and

      take actions? Could anybody try and share with community?
      The FK is so out of date it's useless. It was devised in 1976 for cripes sakes. That was before the Dpt of Ed took over the dumbing down of our new generation of fluoridated idiots.

      This little tome was not "moderately difficult" at all. It was complete Greek to probably all but the upper 10% of Americans. It's obvious you haven't been in a classroom in awhile. The level of reading comprehension in colleges these days isn't what it used to be in high schools. I would not judge a piece of sales literature using such a scale. I could use quite a bit of technical jargon in my main genre that people who have strong interests in that field will understand, yet would leave the general public clueless, too. Rated difficult, yet appropriate for the audience.

      Example - I might lose Bobby's interest on a sales page with the term "botryoidal chalcedony", yet it's actually a common term and understood even by many young children with strong interests in the field of rock and gem hunting.

      Don't scale your pages by an outdated test - go by the linguistic norms of the group you are targeting.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

        ... The level of reading comprehension in colleges these days isn't what it used to be in high schools.
        When I signed my first book contract I was told the book, which was designed to be a college text book, needed to be written to an 8th grade reading level.
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        • Profile picture of the author Sumit Menon
          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          When I signed my first book contract I was told the book, which was designed to be a college text book, needed to be written to an 8th grade reading level.
          You wrote a college textbook? On what?
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            Originally Posted by Sumit Menon View Post

            You wrote a college textbook? On what?
            Website Design. There have been three editions so far, but I'll probably turn them down the next time.
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          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          When I signed my first book contract I was told the book, which was designed to be a college text book, needed to be written to an 8th grade reading level.
          It has been said, by secret, covert ops, (which keeps me from Googling the source), that the average commercial is geared toward a fourth grader.

          DISCLAIMER: I have no idea what I'm talking about, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...

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          • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
            Originally Posted by Khemosabi View Post

            It has been said, by secret, covert ops, (which keeps me from Googling the source), that the average commercial is geared toward a fourth grader.

            DISCLAIMER: I have no idea what I'm talking about, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...

            ~ Theresa
            You know why?

            Have you seen the show "Are you smarter than a 5th grader? That was their secret covert testing grounds.

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            • Profile picture of the author Khemosabi
              Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

              You know why?

              Have you seen the show "Are you smarter than a 5th grader? That was their secret covert testing grounds.

              Terra
              Ha!! I love that show!! I actually ace a few catagories! I sent in my application for that show, turns out, I was too old for the panel! (Or maybe too tall, they weren't specific).

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            Originally Posted by Khemosabi View Post

            It has been said, by secret, covert ops, (which keeps me from Googling the source), that the average commercial is geared toward a fourth grader.

            DISCLAIMER: I have no idea what I'm talking about, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...

            ~ Theresa
            Well see now? If you DID have a clue, you'd have stayed at a Motel 6 which has all the perks and comfort of Holiday Inn at almost half the price. Let me know if you need the kiddie version of any of my ebooks you may want. :p
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            • Profile picture of the author Khemosabi
              Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

              Well see now? If you DID have a clue, you'd have stayed at a Motel 6 which has all the perks and comfort of Holiday Inn at almost half the price. Let me know if you need the kiddie version of any of my ebooks you may want. :p
              Oh my!! Thank you Sal!!!
              For the record, I never said I "paid" at a Holiday Inn.

              About the kiddie version, does it come with pictures and lots of hand signals? Do you offer support? IS THERE A GUARANTEE?

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                Originally Posted by Khemosabi View Post

                Oh my!! Thank you Sal!!!
                For the record, I never said I "paid" at a Holiday Inn.

                About the kiddie version, does it come with pictures and lots of hand signals? Do you offer support? IS THERE A GUARANTEE?

                ~ Theresa
                Oh - you want the one for politicians? That will cost extra. Trust me on that one.
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                  You came here for IM? I'm here for the entertainment value. The 3 best forums for being entertained here:

                  - Main forum: most everything starts there.

                  - SEO forum: perpetual flame war in virtually every thread between a few people who have no idea what they are doing..

                  - Off topic forum.

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                  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
                    Originally Posted by kindsvater View Post

                    You came here for IM? I'm here for the entertainment value. The 3 best forums for being entertained here:

                    - Main forum: most everything starts there.

                    - SEO forum: perpetual flame war in virtually every thread between a few people who have no idea what they are doing..

                    - Off topic forum.

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                    Here's the thing.... (Which you've probably picked up on by now)

                    IM 24/7 gets OLD.
                    The OT is the perfect diversion.
                    I started IM in '03.
                    The stuff I read now is the same stuff I was seeing then.
                    There are some technical changes but that's about it.
                    There is currently an SEO tutorial, (which I shall not name), that
                    claims to be the answer to the last Google 'slap', or Panda, or
                    whatever the hell the last one was called, that teaches the exact same methods
                    that I learned 6 - 7 years ago.
                    They worked then, and they work now.
                    So, I just hang out here the OT involve myself in some philosophic discussions
                    or get a few grins.
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          • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
            Originally Posted by Khemosabi View Post

            It has been said, by secret, covert ops, (which keeps me from Googling the source), that the average commercial is geared toward a fourth grader.

            DISCLAIMER: I have no idea what I'm talking about, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...

            ~ Theresa

            I don't watch much TV, but I don't have any trouble believing that. Maybe that explains why many of them seem so stupid. :|
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          • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
            Originally Posted by Khemosabi View Post

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            DISCLAIMER: I have no idea what I'm talking about, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...

            ~ Theresa
            A Holiday Inn! Oh, good. You're the person I need to talk to. I hate turnip. There is no way of preparing it to make it pleasing to my palate. How can I politely convey this to folks who've taken it on as a personal challenge to prepare it in a way that I would like, keep on trying to sneak it to me in one form or other. Thank you.
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  • Profile picture of the author odinson
    You read lots of posts about IM for hours, this is kind of a cool place to post. Also, posts in here are more interesting than reading about some dumb person in FB trying to capture everyone's attention.
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    • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
      I think that this thread is demonstrating brilliantly what the OT is all about! :rolleyes:


      Oh - you want the one for politicians? That will cost extra. Trust me on that one. - Sal
      Hmmmm, l dunno, might be worth the extra cost, although eventhough the water would be heavily fluoridated, and the only video available would be Lincoln, the petty cash in the drawers, and the diary full of everything they are suppressing might be worth the stay?


      Obviously keeping away from the GM, food would be a must; best that l go to Maccers, across the street, at least their food will only make you sick, it won't give you another limb the next day!!! :rolleyes:

      And l forgot the story books there, will be politically correct; so Jack and Jill, didn't go up the hill, and Jack fell down, since that is sexist, and possibly racist, and probably unconstitutional, it would be corrected to read....


      Jack and Jill went up a particularly steep hill, so Jack took out a health insurance package, but decided to leave his helmet at home.

      Jill on the other hand looked into Occupational health and safety, and bought a helmet, as well as goggles, just in case of high winds.

      Then Jack fell down, had a serious head injury, and Jill slipped as well, but saved herself a serious head injury.

      Jack sued the local council for inadequate signage against this being a dangerous hill, and Jill, testified as a witness.

      After a lenghly court battle Jack got just over a million for damages, and neck spazems, and memory lapses, and depression, (although the million magically fixed that?). And Jill got a out of court settlement, for $100,000.

      And they all lived happily ever after!


      Phew, not going near Peter Pan after reading that one!


      Shane
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  • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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    I am just curious about popularity of this sub forum. Not against it. Some members are looking aggressive as I asked why this sub forum is popular!

    However WF is specialized on IM mainly. I understand some of you also like to talk with other WF members without adding them to Facebook or any social network. Thus this subforum gets popularity.
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    • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post


      Some members are looking aggressive as I asked why this sub forum is popular!
      Now you've really hurt my feelings.


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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      I am just curious about popularity of this sub forum. Not against it. Some members are looking aggressive as I asked why this sub forum is popular!

      However WF is specialized on IM mainly. I understand some of you also like to talk with other WF members without adding them to Facebook or any social network. Thus this subforum gets popularity.

      What part of Off Topic do you not understand?

      Okay, read this very slowly...

      The Warrior Forum is an internet marketing business forum. This sub forum is called Off Topic. When one goes off from the topic at hand, what happens? They are now talking about anything and everything not internet marketing.

      So you could say that the Off Topic forum is where we go off on rabbit trails.

      Do you need a cartoon to understand? Have you ever seen Disney's "Alice in Wonderland?" Must I explain more?

      Terra
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      • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
        Yup, it's a good diversion when I'm writing. The main forum is an exercise in absurdism.

        Do I need a mentor to succeed? How do I get free traffic? Where can I get articles for nothing from people who can't write? I can't transfer my WordPress files. I've been working on SEO for 13 years and I'm still not making money -- what should I do?

        Stay tuned...
        Yes, l spent years on my first site, which is 5.5 years old, and l make a whopping $2-3 dollars a month, but lose about $30 to run it, (l think most can guess which host l am using).

        For me SEO usually means long periods of effort and b**** all in return!


        Ken, you forgot these classic ones.... :rolleyes:


        I am broke, how can l make as much money as possible as quickly as possible?

        Or l am getting evicted and thrown into the snow filled street next week, how can l make a quick $5000?


        Unfortunately newbies, who have just figured out how to email, and bought their first shiny object that promises wealth with a few clicks of a mouse, come to the IM section.

        And we have to as positively as possible tell them, it could take years, of effort to turn things around.

        Although getting on the good side of a seasoned IM,er could reduce the time period a bit.


        Still hard; a newbie wants the press the mouse 3 times, and wealth pours into their bank account, and we have to tell them, unless dumb luck plays a part, it could take 5 or more years of hard work, heart wrenching failure, and almost fanatical dedication, while seeing your friends disappear, and your family members, chew you out now and then, (because being in a 9-5 job, they are an authority on IM wealth creation) :rolleyes:?

        This isn't for the faint hearted, but what we end up with at the end, makes it all worthwhile!


        So coming here as you said Ken, is like walking from the office into a tropical island! :p

        Shane
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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        Originally Posted by Ken_Caudill View Post

        What is PDF? That's what I want to know. Don't dazzle me with literary allusions. If you can't write on the 4th grade level, you have no business in IM.
        Down here, PDF means Politely Disrespecting Foes.

        Upstairs it has a different meaning entirely, but that is something you must seek upstairs, not down here.

        Terra
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    • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      I am just curious about popularity of this sub forum. Not against it. Some members are looking aggressive as I asked why this sub forum is popular!

      However WF is specialized on IM mainly. I understand some of you also like to talk with other WF members without adding them to Facebook or any social network. Thus this subforum gets popularity.
      You'd be hard pressed to find any forum relating to any topic that doesn't have a section for general off topic discussion...and one that isn't popular.

      You answered your own question in the latter paragraph.

      People like to converse with people they know in the very place they share an interest in. There's no need to introduce another platform to the mix and many people aren't indoctrinated to assume that need Facebook for such things.
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  • Profile picture of the author Khemosabi
    @ Terra... I'm out of thanks already.. so THANKS!

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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Originally Posted by Khemosabi View Post

      @ Terra... I'm out of thanks already.. so THANKS!

      ~Theresa
      Thanks Theresa!

      I still have some, so you get one.

      Seriously though, what is so difficult to understand about Off Topic???:confused:

      Terra
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    Feeling sleepy... z zz z z z z z z....
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    • Profile picture of the author KimW
      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      Feeling sleepy... z zz z z z z z z....
      Obviously the Off Topic member's secret plan is working.......
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    • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      Feeling sleepy... z zz z z z z z z....
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

      Feeling sleepy... z zz z z z z z z....
      I suspected as much.

      That is usually what happens when one tries to read material that is way beyond their comprehension level. :rolleyes:

      Terra
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Can anyone tell me what the best autoresponder is?
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      Can anyone tell me what the best autoresponder is?
      One that makes money for the owner on auto-pilot. :p
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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
    Claude,
    There aren't any really stupid people though, and I don't know why.
    Sesquipedalians scare them off. The medical term is polysillyophobia: A ridiculous fear and/or resentment of big words and the people who use them.

    While heading off to more mundane locales, the premeditatedly stupid can often be heard grumbling about "those damned know-it-alls."

    I think the "interesting people" thing has led to another strong group characteristic. If you can have fun, and argue sensibly without being a jerk, the other folks here will have your back. Even if they disagree with you strongly. As frustrating as this section can be at times, it's the part of the forum where respect matters the most.


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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

      Claude,Sesquipedalians scare them off. The medical term is polysillyophobia:


      Paul
      That's kinda an ambiguous name, eh? Many silly phobia. I guess someone scared of elaborate syllabic structures would have a lot of silly phobias. That would be enough to send them fleeing for the elevator.

      So you think a polysillyophobic pees themselves if they hear someone say antidisestablismentarianism?
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    • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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      Hey Paul how did you wrote 14000+ posts and get 13000+ thanks????
      Feeling dizzy :confused:
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      • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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        Originally Posted by lonfore View Post


        Hey Paul how did you wrote 14000+ posts and get 13000+ thanks????
        He's a closet octopus, and people tend to thank tentacled talent.

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        • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
          Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

          He's a closet octopus, and people tend to thank tentacled talent.


          Best description of Paul in years. You should do a WSO on how to describe Paul. :p


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        • Profile picture of the author glowworm
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          Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

          He's a closet octopus, and people tend to thank tentacled talent.


          LOL. Too funny!
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  • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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    Well I am not a native English speaker. English is probably 4th language for me. However from this thread I learn almost 30 new word meanings. My hats off to you guys. :p
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