Why do you post? (or not?)
#16
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Hill overlooking the SE Melbourne suburbs
Posts: 16,622
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
I hear exactly what Ozzie is saying: forums are like a crossword.
I also used to enjoy the view of various people on news...the likes of Zulu and GarryP are my gurus on the popular view..
I've barely posted this year after 10 years. I simply don't want to post anymore.
A good thing, time to move on, really.
Nothing I do in Aus is really of interest, or relevant to new migrants. I didn't build a house and I've never needed a permit for anything, and by and large, life ticks on, a life absolutely established and in place.
Cheers
I also used to enjoy the view of various people on news...the likes of Zulu and GarryP are my gurus on the popular view..
I've barely posted this year after 10 years. I simply don't want to post anymore.
A good thing, time to move on, really.
Nothing I do in Aus is really of interest, or relevant to new migrants. I didn't build a house and I've never needed a permit for anything, and by and large, life ticks on, a life absolutely established and in place.
Cheers
#17
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
It passes time. It amuses me. I ignore the crap I don't want to be involved in. Much like life, really.
#18
Banned
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22,348
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
It's a relaxation tool for me.... not sure how that has come about... but when I'm browsing forums, I'm relaxing. Bit like doing a crossword, reading a newspaper or book.
It's a bit of engrained habit now... because before forums I was (M)Irc'ing and that goes back to 96.
Forums are a fantastic medium when something major happens in the world... and you want to gain as true a view of what is happening without the mass media putting their slant on it.
As for the fewer Newbies hanging around.... OS... I reckon it's a generational change personally... The forums are now taking a slightly backward step all around.
We are basically into almost 3rd generation T'net now as far as kids going through school with it are concerned.
It's a bit of engrained habit now... because before forums I was (M)Irc'ing and that goes back to 96.
Forums are a fantastic medium when something major happens in the world... and you want to gain as true a view of what is happening without the mass media putting their slant on it.
As for the fewer Newbies hanging around.... OS... I reckon it's a generational change personally... The forums are now taking a slightly backward step all around.
We are basically into almost 3rd generation T'net now as far as kids going through school with it are concerned.
#20
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: My happy place
Posts: 3,043
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
Cycle racing and ironman take up most of allotted forum time ( which isn't much these days) but depending what's happening with racing/ training, I still have a look and a post here now and then.
I posted a fair bit when we first moved back to UK just to help folks and look and post in the Oz forum for two reason, to keep an eye on what is happening as I forget how long we've been away. Second reason is I don't mindmaking a comment or two but not interested in endless back and forths with folks who only want to fight.
BE has never been a big deal for me, I think mainly because I moved to Oz in the 80s and there wasn't this desperate need to know everything about everything before you moved. You did it and went with the outcome.
Currently recovering from another spine op, so post count is 'high'. ( like one of those bushfire signs!)
I posted a fair bit when we first moved back to UK just to help folks and look and post in the Oz forum for two reason, to keep an eye on what is happening as I forget how long we've been away. Second reason is I don't mindmaking a comment or two but not interested in endless back and forths with folks who only want to fight.
BE has never been a big deal for me, I think mainly because I moved to Oz in the 80s and there wasn't this desperate need to know everything about everything before you moved. You did it and went with the outcome.
Currently recovering from another spine op, so post count is 'high'. ( like one of those bushfire signs!)
#21
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
I hear exactly what Ozzie is saying: forums are like a crossword.
I also used to enjoy the view of various people on news...the likes of Zulu and GarryP are my gurus on the popular view..
I've barely posted this year after 10 years. I simply don't want to post anymore.
A good thing, time to move on, really.
Nothing I do in Aus is really of interest, or relevant to new migrants. I didn't build a house and I've never needed a permit for anything, and by and large, life ticks on, a life absolutely established and in place.
Cheers
I also used to enjoy the view of various people on news...the likes of Zulu and GarryP are my gurus on the popular view..
I've barely posted this year after 10 years. I simply don't want to post anymore.
A good thing, time to move on, really.
Nothing I do in Aus is really of interest, or relevant to new migrants. I didn't build a house and I've never needed a permit for anything, and by and large, life ticks on, a life absolutely established and in place.
Cheers
Living in Australia and posting on this forum would be like asking an old age pensioner living in a retirement home to post about his daily experiences. "they forgot to empty my bedpan" would soon become very boring.
I only visited today because I was so bored I was cleaning up my internet links, and when I got to this one decided to have a quick look.
#22
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
This is me too. I used to post to try and stop people with rose tinted glasses from possibly making the biggest mistake in their lives by emigrating to Australia. After 12 years here life has become boring and monotonous and nothing interesting ever happens anymore, so not worth posting about.
Living in Australia and posting on this forum would be like asking an old age pensioner living in a retirement home to post about his daily experiences. "they forgot to empty my bedpan" would soon become very boring.
I only visited today because I was so bored I was cleaning up my internet links, and when I got to this one decided to have a quick look.
Living in Australia and posting on this forum would be like asking an old age pensioner living in a retirement home to post about his daily experiences. "they forgot to empty my bedpan" would soon become very boring.
I only visited today because I was so bored I was cleaning up my internet links, and when I got to this one decided to have a quick look.
#23
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
I can't remember the last newbie that came through Sydney. We've even stopped posting our Thursday night drink events now.
BE has been a great source of information in the past, and I guess sometimes it's helpful to try and pass that forward - particularly some of the weird little things that one tends to come across.
I used to love the debates that went on - there were some great ones back in the day. Global Warming rings a bell. I may not agree with everybody, but always amusing to see the keyboard warriors in action.
This is me too. I used to post to try and stop people with rose tinted glasses from possibly making the biggest mistake in their lives by emigrating to Australia. After 12 years here life has become boring and monotonous and nothing interesting ever happens anymore, so not worth posting about.
Living in Australia and posting on this forum would be like asking an old age pensioner living in a retirement home to post about his daily experiences. "they forgot to empty my bedpan" would soon become very boring.
I only visited today because I was so bored I was cleaning up my internet links, and when I got to this one decided to have a quick look.
Living in Australia and posting on this forum would be like asking an old age pensioner living in a retirement home to post about his daily experiences. "they forgot to empty my bedpan" would soon become very boring.
I only visited today because I was so bored I was cleaning up my internet links, and when I got to this one decided to have a quick look.
We never did make it out for a beer. Are you still around Sydney?
S
#24
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
Simple answer - because I can. Started off like everyone else, looking for advice, made friends, enjoyed the buzz, arguments, good news, bad news etc etc. Modded for 8 years so posted all sorts of bossy shit, packed that in, friends are still here so I am too. I have little to offer newbies as I have no idea of Immi rules or how to get the early stuff sorted but as long as there is buzz, arguments, good news or bad news I'll be around.
#25
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
Simple answer - because I can. Started off like everyone else, looking for advice, made friends, enjoyed the buzz, arguments, good news, bad news etc etc. Modded for 8 years so posted all sorts of bossy shit, packed that in, friends are still here so I am too. I have little to offer newbies as I have no idea of Immi rules or how to get the early stuff sorted but as long as there is buzz, arguments, good news or bad news I'll be around.
#29
Re: Why do you post? (or not?)
I'm third from the right, on the back row. http://www.evilenglish.net/wp-conten...or-600x370.jpg