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31 guests, 2 members, 4 anonymous members
I once asked why people post have themselves be invisible.
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 04:01 AM) 
I once asked why people post have themselves be invisible.
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
If you guessed me, you're right. If not then.....
I'm usually not up this early, but I woke up and can't get back to sleep.Why is it creepy?
My computer 'remembers' the anonymous setting when I sign in here at home. When I sign in at work, I purposely put it that way because I can check in throughout the day without having to sign in/out repeatedly. With my name at the bottom most of the day would be more "lurking" I think.
'Anonymous' sign-ins should not be perceived as suspicious. If such was considered underhanded, then I'm sure Michael would have disabled the capability.
QUOTE(canjcat @ Dec 7 2008, 04:12 AM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 04:01 AM)
I once asked why people post have themselves be invisible.
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
If you guessed me, you're right. If not then.....
I'm usually not up this early, but I woke up and can't get back to sleep.Why is it creepy?
My computer 'remembers' the anonymous setting when I sign in here at home. When I sign in at work, I purposely put it that way because I can check in throughout the day without having to sign in/out repeatedly. With my name at the bottom most of the day would be more "lurking" I think.
'Anonymous' sign-ins should not be perceived as suspicious. If such was considered underhanded, then I'm sure Michael would have disabled the capability.
no, I did not guess you.
As you said, you are not usually around in the morning.(or late night for the west coasters).
It's always signed in on mine, and I have been known to forget to turn the computer off and leave windows open so lots of times it may
say but I am not.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 04:01 AM)
I once asked why people post have themselves be invisible.
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
This "anonymous" person thinks your analysis of "anonymous" posters is "creepy" and a bit "weird". But, of course that's just my opinion.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 01:01 AM)
I once asked why people post have themselves be invisible.
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
why it is allowed?
QUOTE(Confederacy Of Dunces @ Dec 7 2008, 09:25 AM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 01:01 AM)
I once asked why people post have themselves be invisible.
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
why it is allowed?
And why is it any more creepy that having X amount of people who aren't even registered and have no name reading the same forums.
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:00 PM)
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
Paranoia getting the best of you today, g? This is not a 'stoop"...it's a forum.....you know who you're talking to when a member posts.
Invisibly yours,
Anonymous sign in member
this is a stoop.
it should be known who one is speaking to.
That is one problem with this board I have mentioned at least 100 times over the years. This is not the first time. Won't be the last.
How can you shake someone's hand, or give a hello, or a hug, if you don't know they are in the room?
Why not have the posts anonymous too? Let's all be anonymous and invisible.
invisible=paranoia
openess=honesty
I can understand if one is at work, and not suppose to be online, (though only if you tell your board name would your boss know its you), and in reality,
the boss already can know where you are going online, because they can trace your computer.
Don't really understand it. Seems like anonymous=stalking, then hit and running.
it should be known who one is speaking to.
That is one problem with this board I have mentioned at least 100 times over the years. This is not the first time. Won't be the last.
How can you shake someone's hand, or give a hello, or a hug, if you don't know they are in the room?
Why not have the posts anonymous too? Let's all be anonymous and invisible.
invisible=paranoia
openess=honesty
I can understand if one is at work, and not suppose to be online, (though only if you tell your board name would your boss know its you), and in reality,
the boss already can know where you are going online, because they can trace your computer.
Don't really understand it. Seems like anonymous=stalking, then hit and running.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:09 PM)
this is a stoop.
it should be known who one is speaking to.
That is one problem with this board I have mentioned at least 100 times over the years. This is not the first time. Won't be the last.
How can you shake someone's hand, or give a hello, or a hug, if you don't know they are in the room?
Why not have the posts anonymous too? Let's all be anonymous and invisible.
invisible=paranoia
openess=honesty
I can understand if one is at work, and not suppose to be online, (though only if you tell your board name would your boss know its you), and in reality,
the boss already can know where you are going online, because they can trace your computer.
Don't really understand it. Seems like anonymous=stalking, then hit and running.
it should be known who one is speaking to.
That is one problem with this board I have mentioned at least 100 times over the years. This is not the first time. Won't be the last.
How can you shake someone's hand, or give a hello, or a hug, if you don't know they are in the room?
Why not have the posts anonymous too? Let's all be anonymous and invisible.
invisible=paranoia
openess=honesty
I can understand if one is at work, and not suppose to be online, (though only if you tell your board name would your boss know its you), and in reality,
the boss already can know where you are going online, because they can trace your computer.
Don't really understand it. Seems like anonymous=stalking, then hit and running.
You do know...the member's name is on the written post. Not stalking ...reading "privately"....HUGE difference.....not that I expect you to understand that difference. You want to know who the anonymous readers are in case you want to give them a "hug"?
people not signed up are guest
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:20 PM)
people not signed up are guest
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
Oh, you don't like non members reading. Too bad...they have the right to read....like on any forum.
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:27 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:20 PM)
people not signed up are guest
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
Oh, you don't like non members reading. Too bad...they have the right to read....like on any forum.
now you are misquoting me
I love non members reading. So stop misquoting me.
I don't understand why members are hiding? from what? I don't get it.
I can think of a few reasons someone would hide, but none are positive reasons.
And it would seem the more members online, the more others will want to be here too, for that matter.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:35 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:27 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:20 PM)
people not signed up are guest
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
Oh, you don't like non members reading. Too bad...they have the right to read....like on any forum.
now you are misquoting me
I love non members reading. So stop misquoting me.
I don't understand why members are hiding? from what? I don't get it.
I can think of a few reasons someone would hide, but none are positive reasons.
And it would seem the more members online, the more others will want to be here too, for that matter.
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM)
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
Not to mention that canjcat has already explained why she, for one, reads anonymously. But, because her posting profile does not fit the type of pouncing that Graham objects to, he simply ignores her explanation. And I'm sure that there are many other, equally valid reasons for doing this.
But then, one wonders what COD's point was in starting this thread. The huge number of guests as opposed to members has been pointed out and explained (bots, for the most part) a bazillion times.
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 03:53 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM)
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
Not to mention that canjcat has already explained why she, for one, reads anonymously. But, because her posting profile does not fit the type of pouncing that Graham objects to, he simply ignores her explanation. And I'm sure that there are many other, equally valid reasons for doing this.
But then, one wonders what COD's point was in starting this thread. The huge number of guests as opposed to members has been pointed out and explained (bots, for the most part) a bazillion times.
What are YOU hiding? Or whom are you protecting?
I answered canjcat so maybe YOU should read.(twice now, including the last post).
And you may think there are many other, valid reasons, however I notice you did not list any, therefore, one can safely assume you cannot think
of any.
So the mystery continues.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:58 PM)
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 03:53 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM)
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
Not to mention that canjcat has already explained why she, for one, reads anonymously. But, because her posting profile does not fit the type of pouncing that Graham objects to, he simply ignores her explanation. And I'm sure that there are many other, equally valid reasons for doing this.
But then, one wonders what COD's point was in starting this thread. The huge number of guests as opposed to members has been pointed out and explained (bots, for the most part) a bazillion times.
What are YOU hiding? Or whom are you protecting?
I answered canjcat so maybe YOU should read.(twice now, including the last post).
And you may think there are many other, valid reasons, however I notice you did not list any, therefore, one can safely assume you cannot think
of any.
So the mystery continues.
"Oh, shut up!" she rejoindered.
No, I can think of plenty of valid reasons, I just don't care. Why are you so threatened by them? (I've never done it, by the way, that I can think of)
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 04:02 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:58 PM)
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 03:53 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM)
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
Not to mention that canjcat has already explained why she, for one, reads anonymously. But, because her posting profile does not fit the type of pouncing that Graham objects to, he simply ignores her explanation. And I'm sure that there are many other, equally valid reasons for doing this.
But then, one wonders what COD's point was in starting this thread. The huge number of guests as opposed to members has been pointed out and explained (bots, for the most part) a bazillion times.
What are YOU hiding? Or whom are you protecting?
I answered canjcat so maybe YOU should read.(twice now, including the last post).
And you may think there are many other, valid reasons, however I notice you did not list any, therefore, one can safely assume you cannot think
of any.
So the mystery continues.
"Oh, shut up!" she rejoindered.
No, I can think of plenty of valid reasons, I just don't care. Why are you so threatened by them? (I've never done it, by the way, that I can think of)
and, he noted, there were none listed.
Maybe we should all come in costumes and masks
A costume party board.
Nobody would know who anyone is.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 04:03 PM)
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 04:02 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:58 PM)
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 03:53 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM)
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
Not to mention that canjcat has already explained why she, for one, reads anonymously. But, because her posting profile does not fit the type of pouncing that Graham objects to, he simply ignores her explanation. And I'm sure that there are many other, equally valid reasons for doing this.
But then, one wonders what COD's point was in starting this thread. The huge number of guests as opposed to members has been pointed out and explained (bots, for the most part) a bazillion times.
What are YOU hiding? Or whom are you protecting?
I answered canjcat so maybe YOU should read.(twice now, including the last post).
And you may think there are many other, valid reasons, however I notice you did not list any, therefore, one can safely assume you cannot think
of any.
So the mystery continues.
"Oh, shut up!" she rejoindered.
No, I can think of plenty of valid reasons, I just don't care. Why are you so threatened by them? (I've never done it, by the way, that I can think of)
and, he noted, there were none listed.
Maybe we should all come in costumes and masks
A costume party board.
Nobody would know who anyone is.
Ok.
As I post anonymously 
, I say, "Much ado about nothing."
, I say, "Much ado about nothing."
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:00 PM)
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
In an attempt to relieve your extreme anxieties over "anonymous sign-ins, I will try my very best to remember to sign in so that you can see my name on the board.
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 8 2008, 09:00 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:00 PM)
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
In an attempt to relieve your extreme anxieties over "anonymous sign-ins, I will try my very best to remember to sign in so that you can see my name on the board.
No, Amy!! Please be stealth with me!! It's so......mysterious....
So hard to make people happy. We either fail to log off so people think we are on site and ignoring them or we come in silent just to cruise and see if any thing is going on.
The diligence in monitoring where people are is a warning that you need to put more activity in your day or evening.
I have living human beings in my neighborhood or family that I keep in touch with also.
Sorry Graham but life does not live and die on the internet. and COD your silliness is weary.
The diligence in monitoring where people are is a warning that you need to put more activity in your day or evening.
I have living human beings in my neighborhood or family that I keep in touch with also.
Sorry Graham but life does not live and die on the internet. and COD your silliness is weary.
QUOTE(cutecat @ Dec 8 2008, 09:17 PM)
So hard to make people happy. We either fail to log off so people think we are on site and ignoring them or we come in silent just to cruise and see if any thing is going on.
The diligence in monitoring where people are is a warning that you need to put more activity in your day or evening.
I have living human beings in my neighborhood or family that I keep in touch with also.
Sorry Graham but life does not live and die on the internet. and COD your silliness is weary.
The diligence in monitoring where people are is a warning that you need to put more activity in your day or evening.
I have living human beings in my neighborhood or family that I keep in touch with also.
Sorry Graham but life does not live and die on the internet. and COD your silliness is weary.
Well said, cutecat.....well said!
QUOTE(canjcat @ Dec 8 2008, 09:14 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 8 2008, 09:00 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:00 PM)
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
In an attempt to relieve your extreme anxieties over "anonymous sign-ins, I will try my very best to remember to sign in so that you can see my name on the board.
No, Amy!! Please be stealth with me!! It's so......mysterious....
Oh no! I'm "visible"! I think I'm too shy for this public display.
Stealth is still good, though.....I like "mysterious".....I'll do both...."visible"..."invisible" depending upon my mood.
QUOTE(canjcat @ Dec 8 2008, 09:19 PM)
QUOTE(cutecat @ Dec 8 2008, 09:17 PM)
So hard to make people happy. We either fail to log off so people think we are on site and ignoring them or we come in silent just to cruise and see if any thing is going on.
The diligence in monitoring where people are is a warning that you need to put more activity in your day or evening.
I have living human beings in my neighborhood or family that I keep in touch with also.
Sorry Graham but life does not live and die on the internet. and COD your silliness is weary.
The diligence in monitoring where people are is a warning that you need to put more activity in your day or evening.
I have living human beings in my neighborhood or family that I keep in touch with also.
Sorry Graham but life does not live and die on the internet. and COD your silliness is weary.
Well said, cutecat.....well said!
Ditto.
Graham,
Want to let you know that I logged in as "invisible" around 6:44 PM. No lurker, no troll, just me. I'm logging out now.
Want to let you know that I logged in as "invisible" around 6:44 PM. No lurker, no troll, just me. I'm logging out now.
QUOTE(Terra @ Dec 7 2008, 11:54 AM)
QUOTE(Confederacy Of Dunces @ Dec 7 2008, 09:25 AM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 01:01 AM)
I once asked why people post have themselves be invisible.
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
I found/find it sort of creepy that people are out there lurking and not signed in.
But it's pretty stupid, because soon as they post, I then know who is invisible, so whenever I see anonymous people, I know its one of them, and
depending on the time of day, I know in advance who is going to post.
It's pretty obvious, so their hit and running and stalking doesn't work with me.
Though it still is pretty creepy and I still don't know why it is allowed.
(and I see someone is lurking right now...I think I know who the anonymous one is...we shall see if I am correct.
15 guests, 2 members, 1 anonymous members
graham4anything, Snuffysmith
why it is allowed?
And why is it any more creepy that having X amount of people who aren't even registered and have no name reading the same forums.
many of them are robots and I have no issue with it.
I am simply amused by it all.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 12:00 PM)
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
.....coming from you? I am speechless.so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 12:04 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:00 PM)
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
Paranoia getting the best of you today, g? This is not a 'stoop"...it's a forum.....you know who you're talking to when a member posts.
Invisibly yours,
Anonymous sign in member
tff
too friggin' funny!
.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 12:35 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:27 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:20 PM)
people not signed up are guest
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
anonymous readers can only be members who post
(if you are not a subscribed member, one cannot post nor be anonymous).
So I don't get the point
Seems in most cases to be rather creepy, not saying your case or others, just some cases, where it almost always leads to a hit and run type post
Oh, you don't like non members reading. Too bad...they have the right to read....like on any forum.
now you are misquoting me
I love non members reading. So stop misquoting me.
I don't understand why members are hiding? from what? I don't get it.
I can think of a few reasons someone would hide, but none are positive reasons.
And it would seem the more members online, the more others will want to be here too, for that matter.
.
.
you reveal far too much about yourself here old friend.
shhhh...
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 12:53 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM)
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
Not to mention that canjcat has already explained why she, for one, reads anonymously. But, because her posting profile does not fit the type of pouncing that Graham objects to, he simply ignores her explanation. And I'm sure that there are many other, equally valid reasons for doing this.
But then, one wonders what COD's point was in starting this thread. The huge number of guests as opposed to members has been pointed out and explained (bots, for the most part) a bazillion times.
I was merely mentioning the anonymous members outnumbering the visible ones and being amused by it all. sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. ask monica.
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 01:03 PM)
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 04:02 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:58 PM)
QUOTE(Pegatha @ Dec 7 2008, 03:53 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM)
This is not the first time you have whined and complained about members signing in "anonymous". It's really none of your business why members choose to sign in that way. You're nosey and intrusive!
Not to mention that canjcat has already explained why she, for one, reads anonymously. But, because her posting profile does not fit the type of pouncing that Graham objects to, he simply ignores her explanation. And I'm sure that there are many other, equally valid reasons for doing this.
But then, one wonders what COD's point was in starting this thread. The huge number of guests as opposed to members has been pointed out and explained (bots, for the most part) a bazillion times.
What are YOU hiding? Or whom are you protecting?
I answered canjcat so maybe YOU should read.(twice now, including the last post).
And you may think there are many other, valid reasons, however I notice you did not list any, therefore, one can safely assume you cannot think
of any.
So the mystery continues.
"Oh, shut up!" she rejoindered.
No, I can think of plenty of valid reasons, I just don't care. Why are you so threatened by them? (I've never done it, by the way, that I can think of)
and, he noted, there were none listed.
Maybe we should all come in costumes and masks
A costume party board.
Nobody would know who anyone is.
are you really graham? I didn't think so.
lol
I wanna change my name to Bill Ayers for Anything
I love Bill Ayers
Illinois could use a new senator
Bill Ayers is his name
I love Bill Ayers
Illinois could use a new senator
Bill Ayers is his name
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 9 2008, 07:04 PM)
I wanna change my name to Bill Ayers for Anything
I love Bill Ayers
Illinois could use a new senator
Bill Ayers is his name
I love Bill Ayers
Illinois could use a new senator
Bill Ayers is his name
I
can arrange that if it truly is what you want. Just email me.
<*wink>
you can make Bill Ayers senator? Wow...
you are the wise and powerful Oz after all
you are the wise and powerful Oz after all
QUOTE(Confederacy Of Dunces @ Dec 9 2008, 09:23 PM)
QUOTE(amy @ Dec 7 2008, 12:04 PM)
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 7 2008, 03:00 PM)
why have posters hiding?
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
so they can hit and run?
never understood the point
What are they hiding?
The guests cannot post. They are just readers.
But members who post, don't see the point in being anonymous.
When I sit on the stoop, and people walk by, and the conversation begins, you know who is speaking and who is listening.
Seems mighty unfriendly and uncivil to hit and run hiding, if you ask me.
But I didn't bring it up.
COD did. (obviously to agitate, which he is a pro at).
Paranoia getting the best of you today, g? This is not a 'stoop"...it's a forum.....you know who you're talking to when a member posts.
Invisibly yours,
Anonymous sign in member
tff
too friggin' funny!
.
Graham's a good guy but to say that he's a "high maintenance" forum member would be an understatement...........
QUOTE(graham4anything @ Dec 9 2008, 07:23 PM)
you can make Bill Ayers senator? Wow...
you are the wise and powerful Oz after all
you are the wise and powerful Oz after all
please DO NOT look behind the curtain...
QUOTE
I wanna change my name to Bill Ayers for Anything
Hello new members, MEESOWHENINS - QUEELTTWELS - and OOMELI ----where are you from?
Are you the invisibles? Only looking around......well maybe you can leave a post and say what you think of the place.
lenal
Are you the invisibles? Only looking around......well maybe you can leave a post and say what you think of the place.
lenal
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