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Racer X 69 · 02-05-2014, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

But thanks for the heads up!

I keep my eyes open and watch for limited clearances, weight restrictions and such. The last thing I want to do is make that phone call to the Mother Ship explaining why they may need a new driver.

Oh, and another $150,000 truck.

Tanzer · 02-05-2014, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Truck drivers fit into one of two very distinct groups. Severely antisocial, and severely needful of human interaction. And when they congregate on a forum things get weird.

I don't think this characterization is limited to truck drivers.

VoiceOfReason · 02-05-2014, 07:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Truck drivers fit into one of two very distinct groups.

Severely antisocial, and severely needful of human interaction. And when they congregate on a forum things get weird.

Are you sure you don't mean IT people?

dansamy · 02-05-2014, 07:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Are you sure you don't mean IT people?

Except the antisocial IT folks have a narcissistic god complex thing too. Bunch of sociopaths.

Parallax · 02-05-2014, 07:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dansamy

Except the antisocial IT folks have a narcissistic god complex thing too. Bunch of sociopaths.

Q: How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. Can't be done. That's a hardware problem.

OldNoob · 02-05-2014, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by nomadkng

I think I average about 80 posts a YEAR, some of these people are posting 80 times a DAY.

I either need a new job or a personal assistant to compete with that...

That ^

thibs · 02-06-2014, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Q: How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. Can't be done. That's a hardware problem.

ROTFL

Good one

Adam · 02-06-2014, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by thibs

ROTFL

Good one

That's a classic joke among software folks

firstout · 02-06-2014, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

I want to win the 40XS, but I think quite a number of the daily prizes are pretty cool too!

Good luck, have fun to all!

I am just happy to read and learn new things on these forums.

dansamy · 02-06-2014, 06:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by firstout

I am just happy to read and learn new things on these forums.

Reading & learning is the point, but contests encourage people to come out of lurkdom & partcipate.

mee · 02-06-2014, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Reading & learning is the point, but contests encourage people to come out of lurkdom & partcipate.

Or, in the case of this contest, throw as many comments as possible at the wall and hope enough stick.

I'm sure some would rather spend time explaining/helping/critiquing in a few threads than blasting as many comments as they can. Quality vs Quantity.. (I should point out that this isn't aimed at anyone in particular)

dansamy · 02-06-2014, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by mee

Or, in the case of this contest, throw as many comments as possible at the wall and hope enough stick.

I'm sure some would rather spend time explaining/helping/critiquing in a few threads than blasting as many comments as they can. Quality vs Quantity.. (I should point out that this isn't aimed at anyone in particular)

Certainly. But in this particular contest, simple post quantity isn't sufficient. You must also have enough substance in at least 20% of your daily posts that for someone else to *like* them. Granted, I'm freely liking people's posts & I'm sure there's at least one or two others who are as well. But that's not enough. Looking at the contest standings for the last few days, I can see several users who posted up a storm, but didn't get enough liked posts to do much.

Racer X 69 · 02-06-2014, 08:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

Reading & learning is the point, but contests encourage people to come out of lurkdom & partcipate.

Lurkdom.

I like it!

To put a positive spin on the flurry of activity during this Post~A~Thon, it gives members a chance to get to know each other a bit better.

Because it gets them to come out of Lurkdom!

mee · 02-06-2014, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

Certainly. But in this particular contest, simple post quantity isn't sufficient. You must also have enough substance in at least 20% of your daily posts that for someone else to *like* them. Granted, I'm freely liking people's posts & I'm sure there's at least one or two others who are as well. But that's not enough. Looking at the contest standings for the last few days, I can see several users who posted up a storm, but didn't get enough liked posts to do much.

Yes this is true.. hence the '...and hope enough stick'

bvg · 02-07-2014, 10:35 PM

So the best flooders, spamers and trolls of the forum will get prices?

02-06-2014, 02:04 PM	#173
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02-05-2014, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#166
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	But thanks for the heads up! I keep my eyes open and watch for limited clearances, weight restrictions and such. The last thing I want to do is make that phone call to the Mother Ship explaining why they may need a new driver. Oh, and another $150,000 truck.

02-05-2014, 06:57 PM	#167
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Truck drivers fit into one of two very distinct groups. Severely antisocial, and severely needful of human interaction. And when they congregate on a forum things get weird. I don't think this characterization is limited to truck drivers.

02-05-2014, 07:02 PM - 2 Likes	#168
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Truck drivers fit into one of two very distinct groups. Severely antisocial, and severely needful of human interaction. And when they congregate on a forum things get weird. Are you sure you don't mean IT people?

02-05-2014, 07:04 PM - 1 Like	#169
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Are you sure you don't mean IT people? Except the antisocial IT folks have a narcissistic god complex thing too. Bunch of sociopaths.

02-05-2014, 07:21 PM - 2 Likes	#170
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by dansamy Except the antisocial IT folks have a narcissistic god complex thing too. Bunch of sociopaths. Q: How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb? A: None. Can't be done. That's a hardware problem.

02-05-2014, 10:28 PM	#171
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Originally posted by nomadkng I think I average about 80 posts a YEAR, some of these people are posting 80 times a DAY. I either need a new job or a personal assistant to compete with that... That ^

02-06-2014, 10:41 AM	#172
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Parallax Q: How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb? A: None. Can't be done. That's a hardware problem. ROTFL Good one

02-06-2014, 05:52 PM	#174
firstout New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 18	Originally posted by dansamy I want to win the 40XS, but I think quite a number of the daily prizes are pretty cool too! Good luck, have fun to all! I am just happy to read and learn new things on these forums.

02-06-2014, 06:29 PM - 1 Like	#175
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by firstout I am just happy to read and learn new things on these forums. Reading & learning is the point, but contests encourage people to come out of lurkdom & partcipate.

02-06-2014, 07:25 PM	#176
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by dansamy Reading & learning is the point, but contests encourage people to come out of lurkdom & partcipate. Or, in the case of this contest, throw as many comments as possible at the wall and hope enough stick. I'm sure some would rather spend time explaining/helping/critiquing in a few threads than blasting as many comments as they can. Quality vs Quantity.. (I should point out that this isn't aimed at anyone in particular)

02-06-2014, 08:37 PM	#177
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by mee Or, in the case of this contest, throw as many comments as possible at the wall and hope enough stick. I'm sure some would rather spend time explaining/helping/critiquing in a few threads than blasting as many comments as they can. Quality vs Quantity.. (I should point out that this isn't aimed at anyone in particular) Certainly. But in this particular contest, simple post quantity isn't sufficient. You must also have enough substance in at least 20% of your daily posts that for someone else to like them. Granted, I'm freely liking people's posts & I'm sure there's at least one or two others who are as well. But that's not enough. Looking at the contest standings for the last few days, I can see several users who posted up a storm, but didn't get enough liked posts to do much.

02-06-2014, 08:47 PM - 1 Like	#178
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by dansamy Reading & learning is the point, but contests encourage people to come out of lurkdom & partcipate. Lurkdom. I like it! To put a positive spin on the flurry of activity during this Post~A~Thon, it gives members a chance to get to know each other a bit better. Because it gets them to come out of Lurkdom!

02-06-2014, 08:54 PM - 1 Like	#179
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by dansamy Certainly. But in this particular contest, simple post quantity isn't sufficient. You must also have enough substance in at least 20% of your daily posts that for someone else to like them. Granted, I'm freely liking people's posts & I'm sure there's at least one or two others who are as well. But that's not enough. Looking at the contest standings for the last few days, I can see several users who posted up a storm, but didn't get enough liked posts to do much. Yes this is true.. hence the '...and hope enough stick'

02-07-2014, 10:35 PM	#180
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 340	So the best flooders, spamers and trolls of the forum will get prices?