Poster's: one; Lurker's: one hundred

[LabRat]

i was a LONG time lurker before posting (like, even before LJ joined) and i learned that 'me too' posts don't add anything of value. i also learned that everyone here is very accepting of differeing opinions if they are backed up with valid arguments and actual facts (or at least reputable sources) and generally enjoys a good debate. a lot of the time i feel a certain way, but can't adequately describe it (or spell it) or don't have the time to back it up with sufficient facts to convince the wiser members i'm not just talking out my ass (since i only have the net at work). i check out the cellar at least twice a day--tho a lot less lately since LJ hasn't been around...miss that windbag, i do How is he doing, Jinx??

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by LabRat

a lot of the time i feel a certain way, but can't adequately describe it (or spell it) or don't have the time to back it up with sufficient facts to convince the wiser members i'm not just talking out my ass (since i only have the net at work).

That's not a problem just post it as an opinion or as a question like, do you think that the sky really is blue? And spelling isn't that important as long as it can be easily deciphered, even though a few people will whine. Screw 'em.

[Tomas Rueda]

I to be different in some aspects, but I started replying (and posting new threads) the second I appeared on the stage.

(voice of an 81-year-old.) Ah, Those good ol' days.

• but seriously, In real life, I was a lurker. Elementary and middle school were spent just for the sake of completing a school year. It was not until the 8th grade that I noticed I was wasting my time (I was a - scholastic, academic, and pessimistic nerd) Now, I'm in the 11th (already) and I still have:
  
• no idea what my major is
• No idea what do I even like
• NO licence (nor driver's ed)
• Not officially dated anyone (female, of course)
• Not officially worked in any jobs
• Etc, etc, (and yes, Etc.)

I'm living the great life, though

[perth]

Originally Posted by Tomas Rueda

• no idea what my major is
• No idea what do I even like

I'm 27 and I don't have those answers either. Don't feel too bad about it.

[Tomas Rueda]

Originally Posted by perth

I'm 27 and I don't have those answers either. Don't feel too bad about it.

(uses sleeve to wipe sweat off the forehead) Phew, at least l know it is not that bad.

...but, I'm living in the midst of the time on which I have to make the foundations of my career...In fact, Im beginning to think that a career is a guized, hidden form of slavery in which bussinesses make more profits, whether the person is white-collared or blue-collared, and new members are added at every graduation.

Like, everyone in high school tell you to do your best in every single class, every single ECA (extra-curricular activity), every single test (now that is weird, asking a nerd to be a nerd and a stud at the same time, or vice-versa)

They tell you to take your PSAT, SAT,ACT, or other standarized test at least twice every year.

Then, at the end of this government-funded, job-making machine, one sighs and says that they have ruined their lives.

[lookout123]

career is a guized, hidden form of slavery in which bussinesses make more profits, whether the person is white-collared or blue-collared, and new members are added at every graduation.

well, duh. you've learned the most important lesson.

what i've found to be the first required step to being successful is to make the decision:
A) do i work to live?
B) do i live to work?

don't let your job or career aspirations define you. oh yeah, and don't forget that after your first post college job, your GPA and extra curricular activity don't matter at all - and generally, neither does you degree.

[Tomas Rueda]

I am going to say that I work to live

[slang]

The joke portion of this reply is that.....the 500 or so lurkers ( per post ) are not allowed to respond becacause they are just doing their job......working for Mr Ashcroft, collecting information for the Man.

They are not human....they are Ashcroftbots


The serious reasons could be many. I know that this place is very engaging for me and it's easy to spend a lot of time here. There are probably a lot of people that just dont have the time or the consistent interest to do so. They have something....what's that called.....hhhmmm....oh, yeah.....a LIFE.


There is also a certain appeal to being uninvolved. The Cellar is, in it's own way a soap opera of sorts. This is what's happening with this character, and this is whats happening to that. If you keep up, I can see people getting to know people that post here even with the detachment the net provides.


So those are just a few possibilites without getting all TW-ish.



slang

[xoxoxoBruce]

Tomas, here's an important piece of information. Out in the cold cruel world, it's good to have skills, good to have knowledge but the most important thing for success, is getting along with people.
All kinds of people. Even people you wouldn't give a drink of water if they were dying of thirst.
I can't do it, so I've never been a "success".
You'll have to find out if you can or not, but someday you'll be sitting around reviewing,......you'll remember,... and say "yeah".

[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by LabRat

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tho a lot less lately since LJ hasn't been around...miss that windbag, i do How is he doing, Jinx??

doing fine, LR. doing fine. new job is a hoot, although about 7 times as intense as Family was. sometimes at the end of the night when i have to lock up, i have time to lurk a bit, but during the day, there's just no way. we just sold a car to a guy that works with xoxoxoxbruce. i miss you all too.....even the annoying ones ..... lookout seems to be trying to make up for my declining participation. I'll still be here, i'll just be in the shadows....like dagney

ps, syc, i still think you're a homo.
love jim