Why do you bother?
Oct 16th 2010, 11:46 am
#31
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Apr 2006
Location: Ballarat
Posts: 7,005
Re: Why do you bother?
Now im in oz i come on to try help others heading my way. Also cos im nosey and i like to see how people are doing.
Dont come on as often as i used to years ago, but i still feel an affection for the BE posse
Mandy
Dont come on as often as i used to years ago, but i still feel an affection for the BE posse
Mandy
Oct 16th 2010, 11:54 am
#32
Shiny Arse Know All
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: Adelaide, somewhere
Posts: 14,180
Oct 16th 2010, 12:29 pm
#33
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,526
Re: Why do you bother?
It's a habit I've acquired, I'm generally on here when Ive a cup of tea made.... I drink a hell of a lot of tea though. It keeps me from doing mundane housework things... The other side of the coin is I dont have that much patience for TV.
Oct 16th 2010, 12:44 pm
#34
Recession Surfing 2006 ->
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Northern Edge of Melbourne
Posts: 1,254
Re: Why do you bother?
Because sometimes questions pop into my head and one of you in here has the answer.
You guys do realise when I log off you all cease to exist till I log on again.
You guys do realise when I log off you all cease to exist till I log on again.
Oct 16th 2010, 1:28 pm
#35
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: Asia Pacific
Posts: 4,922
Re: Why do you bother?
I'm Australian now but will never be an Aussie. I will tread in that half between life of not recognizing household Australian celebs names and still loving a good BBC drama whilst wearing thongs.
Here there are like minded people and very occasionally a pearl of wisdom in the otherwise entertaining drivel.
Here there are like minded people and very occasionally a pearl of wisdom in the otherwise entertaining drivel.
Couldn't think of one reason above the others, apart from summing it with something like "Ï enjoy annoying people by posting pish" but that's more of a Soapy line
Oct 16th 2010, 2:12 pm
#37
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Posts: 93,815
Oct 16th 2010, 2:19 pm
#38
Happy migrant
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Newcastle , NSW
Posts: 6,756
Re: Why do you bother?
- made some brilliant friends through the site and its a way of keeping in touch
- I'm giving back what I've got from the site
- I'm nosey and like to see what people are doing with their lives, and how views change once they arrive in their new country - and in some cases leave again
- Sue refused to allow me to delete my account
- I enjoy it
- I'm giving back what I've got from the site
- I'm nosey and like to see what people are doing with their lives, and how views change once they arrive in their new country - and in some cases leave again
- Sue refused to allow me to delete my account
- I enjoy it
The one highlighted in red above means that I've never had to come back with a different name
Oct 16th 2010, 8:16 pm
#39
Banned
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22,348
Re: Why do you bother?
Not yet in Australia but in some respects I feel that I'm already there 
BE is addictive and fills those otherwise idle moments to chat, have laughs with, share help and gain (sometimes shocking but often heartwarming) insights into a very mixed bag of people.
BE is addictive and fills those otherwise idle moments to chat, have laughs with, share help and gain (sometimes shocking but often heartwarming) insights into a very mixed bag of people
.
Oct 16th 2010, 8:45 pm
#40
Decreased member
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Pere Lachaise Cemetary, plot 666
Posts: 1,381
Re: Why do you bother?
BE was invaluable before our move for information, I have used it since 2003 when we were first planning our move. When we first arrived in Brisbane Oct 2005, feeling very isolated it was a virtual friend - now we are settled I try to give back any info I can to anyone who asks especially in the business owner field. We have met some fantastic people from the forum - including you good selves
Oct 17th 2010, 12:14 am
#41
Cup of tea, Father?
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Underground, overground, wombling free
Posts: 6,895
Oct 17th 2010, 12:25 am
#42
221b Baker Street
Joined: Jun 2010
Location: Miles from anywhere, Victoria, Australia.
Posts: 14,125
Re: Why do you bother?
I stumbled in here by mistake....Tranzfers website went down which was v. unusual so I googled and found B.E. 
Saw a question someone had asked and I had a reasonable answer. That was 4,078 posts ago.
I'd like to think I'm wanting to be helpful but I'm just nosey.
Saw a question someone had asked and I had a reasonable answer. That was 4,078 posts ago.
I'd like to think I'm wanting to be helpful but I'm just nosey.
Oct 17th 2010, 1:21 am
#43
Still alive
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,994
Re: Why do you bother?
Because I'm stuck in a life with a spouse and children who don't speak to me so I have to communicate with someone.
Oct 17th 2010, 5:27 am
#45
Officially Bewildered
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
Posts: 5,523
Re: Why do you bother?
Help others if I can (not often, admittedly)
Feel loved (even less, especially if that Sallybird is about!
)
Have a laugh (very common)
I used to post endlessly on AOL UK message boards until they shut them down - this is my little substitute
Feel loved (even less, especially if that Sallybird is about!
)Have a laugh (very common)
I used to post endlessly on AOL UK message boards until they shut them down - this is my little substitute