What draws you back to the Cellar?

lookout123 · 09-10-2004, 07:34 PM

I'm sure this has been addressed sometime in the past, but there are lots of us newer folks so i'm curious - why are you here? What is it that made the Cellar stick in your head enough that you repeatedly come back? What do you get out of the Cellar to make the time spent here a worthwhile investment?

I've really been thinking about this one, because I obviously spend quite a bit of time here. I will post my thoughts in awhile, but I am curious about the rest of you.

ladysycamore · 09-10-2004, 07:35 PM

I'm just a glutton for punishment.

zippyt · 09-10-2004, 08:08 PM

its sorta like that cool neiborhood bar you stumble up on ever now and then , where the mix of folks range from collage profecers and brick layers to net geeks ( no offence intended ) and electritions . collage prof's and brick layers haveing a drink and a friendly argument about politics , or economics , or the best way to fry cat fish .

An intresting mix of folks with MANY view points and opinions .

Clodfobble · 09-10-2004, 08:41 PM

If I had to pick a top, number one reason? It's because you guys make me laugh. I appreciate nothing more than a good, dry wit, and there are several here.

09-10-2004, 09:20 PM

I'm doing research on my PhD thesis on life amongst the dregs of humanity.

garnet · 09-10-2004, 09:36 PM

I come back to the Cellar just to give Lookout a hard time.

Plus, this place is just strangely addictive. I have yet to figure it out.

elSicomoro · 09-10-2004, 09:37 PM

I have nothing better to do...and someone's gotta keep you bitches in line.

perth · 09-10-2004, 10:21 PM

The sparkling personalities.

Y'know, I think the IotD got me here in the first place (it was linked in someone's sig at Slashdot, probably UT). I spent my first couple of days here going through the IotD archives. I kept coming back because I found the people fascinating and, as Clodfobble pointed out, funny. My first post was, I think, about something I had heard on NPR about a Muslim(?) holy day during which people bloodied themselves up pretty good. I half expected Dave to send me packing, but no one gave me grief so I hung around.

Actually, I hang around because I just *live* for Tomas' Friday posts.

09-10-2004, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garnet

I come back to the Cellar just to give Lookout a hard time.

You and me both, girlfriend!

jaguar · 09-11-2004, 02:46 AM

Mostly boredom to be honest, too much time spent stuck places without much to do that and the 1-in-100 thread that really sparks my interest.

DanaC · 09-11-2004, 06:32 AM

Good question. I think it's probably one of the few places I can go and get the right wing perspective in a way that doesnt make my skin crawl .....ouch did I just say that? Apparently I did. I sometimes find myself drawn back to try and set something straight, usually when I percieve an unfair balance of power in an issue......But I am also drawn because I think most cellarites are smart in some area, myself included and that makes for an interesting exchange of ideas. I have on a few occasions been made aware of a different analysis of issues I thought I knew well enough and that has given my own perspective on those things a little more depth I think.

Most of the people here are also funny. By which I mean amusing, not bitchy, though hell they can be that too. As of course can I. Be bitchy I mean, Id leave others to judge humour.

Ultimately though I suppose I have become accustomed to your [cyber]faces

Nothing But Net · 09-11-2004, 06:46 AM

All I can say is most of you have the same opinions as I about:

Whiskey
Women
In-laws
Outlaws
Drug Laws
Gun Laws
Sex
Social libertarianism
Being an attention whore and not getting shit about it

and last but not least: Naked Twister

I love you guys!

TheSnake · 09-11-2004, 11:34 AM

I like bitching about politics

smoothmoniker · 09-11-2004, 11:45 AM

the fresh sticky buns.

Elspode · 09-11-2004, 01:00 PM

I come to The Cellar time and again simply because it is the one place where I can be as psychotic as I want and everyone thinks I'm just being clever.

09-10-2004, 07:34 PM	#1
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	What draws you back to the Cellar? I'm sure this has been addressed sometime in the past, but there are lots of us newer folks so i'm curious - why are you here? What is it that made the Cellar stick in your head enough that you repeatedly come back? What do you get out of the Cellar to make the time spent here a worthwhile investment? I've really been thinking about this one, because I obviously spend quite a bit of time here. I will post my thoughts in awhile, but I am curious about the rest of you. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

09-10-2004, 07:35 PM	#2
ladysycamore "I may not always be perfect, but I'm always me." Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Sycamore's boxers Posts: 1,341	I'm just a glutton for punishment. __________________ "Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken." ~Tagline from the movie "Amistad"~ "The Akan concept of Sankofa: In order to move forward we first have to take a step back. In other words, before we can be prepared for the future, we must comprehend the past." From "We Did It, They Hid It"

09-10-2004, 08:08 PM	#3
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	its sorta like that cool neiborhood bar you stumble up on ever now and then , where the mix of folks range from collage profecers and brick layers to net geeks ( no offence intended ) and electritions . collage prof's and brick layers haveing a drink and a friendly argument about politics , or economics , or the best way to fry cat fish . An intresting mix of folks with MANY view points and opinions . __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

09-10-2004, 09:36 PM	#6
garnet ... Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 657	I come back to the Cellar just to give Lookout a hard time. Plus, this place is just strangely addictive. I have yet to figure it out. Last edited by garnet; 09-10-2004 at 09:41 PM.

09-11-2004, 02:46 AM	#10
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	Mostly boredom to be honest, too much time spent stuck places without much to do that and the 1-in-100 thread that really sparks my interest. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

09-10-2004, 08:41 PM	#4
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	If I had to pick a top, number one reason? It's because you guys make me laugh. I appreciate nothing more than a good, dry wit, and there are several here.

09-10-2004, 09:20 PM	#5
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	I'm doing research on my PhD thesis on life amongst the dregs of humanity.

09-10-2004, 09:37 PM	#7
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I have nothing better to do...and someone's gotta keep you bitches in line.

09-10-2004, 10:21 PM	#8
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	The sparkling personalities. Y'know, I think the IotD got me here in the first place (it was linked in someone's sig at Slashdot, probably UT). I spent my first couple of days here going through the IotD archives. I kept coming back because I found the people fascinating and, as Clodfobble pointed out, funny. My first post was, I think, about something I had heard on NPR about a Muslim(?) holy day during which people bloodied themselves up pretty good. I half expected Dave to send me packing, but no one gave me grief so I hung around. Actually, I hang around because I just live for Tomas' Friday posts.

09-11-2004, 06:32 AM	#11
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Good question. I think it's probably one of the few places I can go and get the right wing perspective in a way that doesnt make my skin crawl .....ouch did I just say that? Apparently I did. I sometimes find myself drawn back to try and set something straight, usually when I percieve an unfair balance of power in an issue......But I am also drawn because I think most cellarites are smart in some area, myself included and that makes for an interesting exchange of ideas. I have on a few occasions been made aware of a different analysis of issues I thought I knew well enough and that has given my own perspective on those things a little more depth I think. Most of the people here are also funny. By which I mean amusing, not bitchy, though hell they can be that too. As of course can I. Be bitchy I mean, Id leave others to judge humour. Ultimately though I suppose I have become accustomed to your [cyber]faces

09-11-2004, 06:46 AM	#12
Nothing But Net Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,481	All I can say is most of you have the same opinions as I about: Whiskey Women In-laws Outlaws Drug Laws Gun Laws Sex Social libertarianism Being an attention whore and not getting shit about it and last but not least: Naked Twister I love you guys!

09-11-2004, 11:34 AM	#13
TheSnake Resident President Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 83	I like bitching about politics

09-11-2004, 11:45 AM	#14
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	the fresh sticky buns. __________________ to live and die in LA

09-11-2004, 01:00 PM	#15
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I come to The Cellar time and again simply because it is the one place where I can be as psychotic as I want and everyone thinks I'm just being clever. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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