What Kind Of Person Regularly Posts/Lurks on Message Boards?

Taxman · 11-14-2013, 02:23 AM

Also there are several types of people who write on the forums, so they are not a homogeneous group. Some people only read these writings, some only talk about music, some like to talk seriously, some are trolling, some are more lounge-focused etc.

Plankton · 11-14-2013, 10:25 AM

It takes a bit of intelligence to comprehend the scope of a forum, and there are quite a few people I know personally that wouldn't be able to comprehend the concept. On the other side of the coin, I see a bit of loneliness in people who are forum goers. Possibly, seeing the interactions as a way of self assertion. So for what I've seen, people who frequent forums are lonely intellectuals mostly.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 11-14-2013, 10:28 AM

People on drugs.

Mr. Charlie · 11-14-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

On the other side of the coin, I see a bit of loneliness in people who are forum goers.

Stop watching me!

Key · 11-14-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

Stop watching me!

*moves away from window*

Mr. Charlie · 11-14-2013, 12:50 PM

Haha. And you.

Plankton · 11-14-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

Stop watching me!

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-14-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

It takes a bit of intelligence to comprehend the scope of a forum, and there are quite a few people I know personally that wouldn't be able to comprehend the concept. On the other side of the coin, I see a bit of loneliness in people who are forum goers. Possibly, seeing the interactions as a way of self assertion. So for what I've seen, people who frequent forums are lonely intellectuals mostly.

That's exactly what I was thinking. Obviously the trolls don't count.

Rjinn · 11-14-2013, 06:07 PM

It really depends on the forum and I can take a guess that members will lurk here because of all the music sharing. As a stalker myself well... I always imagine how your bedrooms would look like because the pictures in our head are strong while socializing on the internet.

I've been on forums for 10 years now. People put a lot more effort posting on forums. It creates a certain depth that makes it attractive. Liiterary, it's more educational.

You find a forum with subjects you like then relatively it's easier to become involved in some sort of community. It's a public arena, you'll get to know people you've never met or have been introduced to just from posting, and you get to talk about so many things. It's exciting in a way.

djchameleon · 11-14-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

It takes a bit of intelligence to comprehend the scope of a forum, and there are quite a few people I know personally that wouldn't be able to comprehend the concept. On the other side of the coin, I see a bit of loneliness in people who are forum goers. Possibly, seeing the interactions as a way of self assertion. So for what I've seen, people who frequent forums are lonely intellectuals mostly.

I don't necessarily agree with the lonely part though. It might be true for some people but not everyone that attends forums regularly. They have lives outside of the forums and some people only visit while at work or while at school to fill up boredom time. Some people only visit for an hour or so while at home then go on with their social lives. It definitely varies.

11-14-2013, 10:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	It takes a bit of intelligence to comprehend the scope of a forum, and there are quite a few people I know personally that wouldn't be able to comprehend the concept. On the other side of the coin, I see a bit of loneliness in people who are forum goers. Possibly, seeing the interactions as a way of self assertion. So for what I've seen, people who frequent forums are lonely intellectuals mostly. __________________ See location...

11-14-2013, 06:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	It really depends on the forum and I can take a guess that members will lurk here because of all the music sharing. As a stalker myself well... I always imagine how your bedrooms would look like because the pictures in our head are strong while socializing on the internet. I've been on forums for 10 years now. People put a lot more effort posting on forums. It creates a certain depth that makes it attractive. Liiterary, it's more educational. You find a forum with subjects you like then relatively it's easier to become involved in some sort of community. It's a public arena, you'll get to know people you've never met or have been introduced to just from posting, and you get to talk about so many things. It's exciting in a way. __________________ last.fm Last edited by Rjinn; 11-14-2013 at 06:14 PM.

11-14-2013, 02:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Taxman watching the wheels Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Finland Posts: 470	Also there are several types of people who write on the forums, so they are not a homogeneous group. Some people only read these writings, some only talk about music, some like to talk seriously, some are trolling, some are more lounge-focused etc.

11-14-2013, 10:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	People on drugs.

11-14-2013, 12:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	Haha. And you.