Have you ever met a forum poster in the flesh?

halliclone · 22-07-2010, 21:24

I have on a few occassions. They were simillar to their alter egos, but were nice folk in general. What have your experiences been?

4Leaf Clover · 22-07-2010, 21:54

Interesting question! I have, twice, and had a very pleasant time on both occasions, and have kept in touch, although not met up again, which is more down to time/being busy than anything (unless they are fobbing me off, lol!). Maybe I've been lucky, but I do think that if you communicate with someone online over time, you will get to know them well, and know if you would be able to be friends or not.

I have also heard tell of people being nothing like they are online though.

Draggletail · 23-07-2010, 00:49

I have met couple of forum people (not from Leeds Forum I hasten to add) - but to be honest, I really like the mystery of people behind their usernames and avatars, and their alter egos (if they have one) I like being Draggletail too, and wonder what that image conjours up in peoples minds.

Makes me sound like a complete geek doesn't it

I can assure you all I do really have a social life beyond forums!

Now - I'm of to the pub...

....where's my anorak

wiseguy · 23-07-2010, 11:07

lol yes as a forum owner people seem to want to meet me
ive met several and have always had a good time and remained friends
im invited up to caithness when i want to go stay with a member of mine for a wks holiday she and her husband are great people and i might tkae them up on it

halliclone · 23-07-2010, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Draggletail

I have met couple of forum people (not from Leeds Forum I hasten to add) - but to be honest, I really like the mystery of people behind their usernames and avatars, and their alter egos (if they have one) I like being Draggletail too, and wonder what that image conjours up in peoples minds.

Makes me sound like a complete geek doesn't it

I can assure you all I do really have a social life beyond forums!

Now - I'm of to the pub...

....where's my anorak

So do I.

In answer to your question, You do have a certain mystique about you (now you are no longer a mod on SF).

Your avatar puts me in mind of a character from Sin City(what a film!), not sure why, but you come across as being pretty cool.

wiseguy · 23-07-2010, 23:12

sha boooomb

medusa · 23-07-2010, 23:14

What makes you think that DT isn't a mod on SF any more?

I've met lots of people through internet forums over the years and generally speaking it's been a mixed experience of lovely people, normal people, and the occasional strange one or stalker.

halliclone · 23-07-2010, 23:19

I will expand on this.

Some posters have a certain presence about them, they often get picked to be mods because of this presence. The moment they take on this role, they become bound by a set of rules which detracts from their true persona, sibon is a prime example.

It is a very common thing in the business world. Those who once ran with the pack, get promoted, see themselves as a cut above, and loose all perspective of where and who they are.

There is a guy on this forum who is very wise. He has done his own thing, made a damn good job of it, and still maintains his place amongst the pack.

halliclone · 23-07-2010, 23:24

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Originally Posted by medusa

What makes you think that DT isn't a mod on SF any more?

I've met lots of people through internet forums over the years and generally speaking it's been a mixed experience of lovely people, normal people, and the occasional strange one or stalker.

Same here. Which catagory would you place yourself in?

halliclone · 23-07-2010, 23:38

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Originally Posted by 4Leaf Clover

Interesting question! I have, twice, and had a very pleasant time on both occasions, and have kept in touch, although not met up again, which is more down to time/being busy than anything (unless they are fobbing me off, lol!). Maybe I've been lucky, but I do think that if you communicate with someone online over time, you will get to know them well, and know if you would be able to be friends or not.

I have also heard tell of people being nothing like they are online though.

This is true. You do develop a sense of who is wheat, and who is chaff.
This new age of technology will never mask basic human intuition, I hope!!

halliclone · 24-07-2010, 00:31

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Originally Posted by wiseguy

sha boooomb

Was sha boooomb what you expected when you met her in the flesh?

4Leaf Clover · 24-07-2010, 00:46

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Originally Posted by halliclone

This is true. You do develop a sense of who is wheat, and who is chaff.
This new age of technology will never mask basic human intuition, I hope!!

Yes, we all give ourselves away. I don't think people could ever pretend to be something they're not, online, certainly not over a sustained period of time. So, even the best of pretenders would not be able to keep up a facade.

Reader, beware, lol!

Did I ever tell you all about my mansion and my yachts..

halliclone · 24-07-2010, 22:28

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Originally Posted by 4Leaf Clover

Yes, we all give ourselves away. I don't think people could ever pretend to be something they're not, online, certainly not over a sustained period of time. So, even the best of pretenders would not be able to keep up a facade.

Reader, beware, lol!

Did I ever tell you all about my mansion and my yachts..

I agree. You would need a blumin good menory to pull it off!

Have the builders finished the East wing yet?

(Halliclone pens a few notes!)

drunkendwarfe · 25-07-2010, 10:00

Will now be living in the bushes opposite your house

roy james · 25-07-2010, 13:32

ive met quite a few and some are really nice and others are bloody awful.I wont mention any names but they know who they are.

wiseguy · 25-07-2010, 20:17

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Originally Posted by roy james

ive met quite a few and some are really nice and others are bloody awful.I wont mention any names but they know who they are.

wasnt me lol even though we drink in the same area lol

halliclone · 25-07-2010, 21:52

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Originally Posted by roy james

ive met quite a few and some are really nice and others are bloody awful.I wont mention any names but they know who they are.

You have to mention names, them's the rules! You are duty bound to your fellow posters in order that they do not have to endure meeting bloody awfull posters. Spill the beans roy.

wiseguy · 25-07-2010, 21:55

lol that would be interesting eh

halliclone · 25-07-2010, 21:59

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Originally Posted by wiseguy

lol that would be interesting eh

You are also duty bound my friend! Spill the beans, if you dare!!

wiseguy · 25-07-2010, 22:04

i cant the wife might read ffs lol