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happy_terd · 09-27-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgiegirl2012

Well that won't be me although I think I might have got my first today - so maybe not a karma ho, but no longer a karma virgin - and also about to go give my first.........

Now say that out loud and see if you get any strange looks.

Georgiegirl2012 · 09-27-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by happy_terd

Now say that out loud and see if you get any strange looks.

Probably not at the moment as I'm home alone, but if I said it in public most folks wouldn't bat an eyelid - they are used to me and my strange ways. Heck I've even got an e-reader and most people consider that a bit odd.

happy_terd · 09-27-2010, 09:04 AM

I used to get strange looks when I would be out in public reading my sony. That could have been the skirt and clown makeup though.

astra · 09-27-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by happy_terd

I used to get strange looks when I would be out in public reading my sony. That could have been the skirt and clown makeup though.

speakingtohe · 10-02-2010, 05:37 AM

So where do all the funky titles come from and what do they mean?

kennyc · 10-02-2010, 07:42 AM

Karma fortunes...

they change based on your karma total.....up to a point...

TGS · 10-02-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgiegirl2012

Well that won't be me although I think I might have got my first today - so maybe not a karma ho, but no longer a karma virgin - and also about to go give my first.........

The inks seems to have run out on your pen...and I'm dying to know what it is you are about to give your first of

Epuppy · 10-17-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by happy_terd

Think I am going to post this vid here also just to have it on record.

freakin awesome lol

Oh what a giggle I got

LOL! Thanks for the information on Karma

kennyc · 10-17-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by happy_terd

Think I am going to post this vid here also just to have it on record.

freakin awesome lol

I missed this earlier.... Karma for that!

speakingtohe · 10-19-2010, 02:40 AM

What I hate are all the Welcome to... posts. You sign in to avoid advertising and then are inundated with these spam like duplicate messages which are either a sign of someone with way to much time on their hands, or some sort of automated posting thing. Gets old real fast.

MrPLD · 10-19-2010, 03:18 AM

I suppose it depends on the recipient. When I first came here I was quite pleased to see so many people greeting me - in fact we had to stop replying on that thread because it got to about 95 posts which ended up a bit silly for an 'introduction' thread.

I do know what you're referring to, if you watch the live-feed you can see a string of 10~15 posts all at once by the one person on the intro thread; however, quite a lot of those are specifically composed to the OP (ie, the poster actually does read the first post) and it gives the new person a change to engage with and get to know the more active participants of the forum.

What would be worse... the situation now, or the situation where a new person introduces themselves and gets no replies for days?

Personally I prefer to see new people engage in discussions ASAP.

Paul

kennyc · 10-19-2010, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by speakingtohe

What I hate are all the Welcome to... posts. You sign in to avoid advertising and then are inundated with these spam like duplicate messages which are either a sign of someone with way to much time on their hands, or some sort of automated posting thing. Gets old real fast.

Is this a vent? or a rant? We got a thread for that ya know.

Pookeysgirl · 10-19-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPLD

I suppose it depends on the recipient. When I first came here I was quite pleased to see so many people greeting me - in fact we had to stop replying on that thread because it got to about 95 posts which ended up a bit silly for an 'introduction' thread.

I do know what you're referring to, if you watch the live-feed you can see a string of 10~15 posts all at once by the one person on the intro thread; however, quite a lot of those are specifically composed to the OP (ie, the poster actually does read the first post) and it gives the new person a change to engage with and get to know the more active participants of the forum.

What would be worse... the situation now, or the situation where a new person introduces themselves and gets no replies for days?

Personally I prefer to see new people engage in discussions ASAP.

Paul

When I first signed up I had no idea there was an "Introduce yourself" thread. My first post was met with a bit of a hostile answer from another new member. Nobody welcomed me either

, but I'm still here. And you're all stuck with me now cause I like it here

.

Tom Wood · 10-19-2010, 11:37 AM

There are now a few websites for ebooks that have a writer's section that is similar to The Lounge. I think of those forums as the equivalent of spending time in a big house with a bunch of other crazy writers and artists. It's where the rough and tumble of the clash of ideas occurs and is just as important as the technical forums. Save 'The Lounge' karma!

desertgrandma · 10-19-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by speakingtohe

What I hate are all the Welcome to... posts. You sign in to avoid advertising and then are inundated with these spam like duplicate messages which are either a sign of someone with way to much time on their hands, or some sort of automated posting thing. Gets old real fast.

Sorry about that.

I would suggest you stay away from the 'introduce myself' thread.

Its not about too much time on my hands......its about making a concerted effort to welcome newbies, and try to make this site more comfortable for them.

You may know all there is to know about it, but many do not. Ebook readers are still very new to many, and help is always appreciated.

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09-27-2010, 09:04 AM	#18
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	I used to get strange looks when I would be out in public reading my sony. That could have been the skirt and clown makeup though.

10-02-2010, 05:37 AM	#20
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	So where do all the funky titles come from and what do they mean?

10-02-2010, 07:42 AM	#21
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,918 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Karma fortunes... they change based on your karma total.....up to a point...

10-19-2010, 02:40 AM	#25
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	What I hate are all the Welcome to... posts. You sign in to avoid advertising and then are inundated with these spam like duplicate messages which are either a sign of someone with way to much time on their hands, or some sort of automated posting thing. Gets old real fast.

10-19-2010, 03:18 AM	#26
MrPLD Author's pet-geek Posts: 933 Karma: 1040670 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Queensland, Australia Device: Kindle 3 Wifi, Onyx Boox M96	I suppose it depends on the recipient. When I first came here I was quite pleased to see so many people greeting me - in fact we had to stop replying on that thread because it got to about 95 posts which ended up a bit silly for an 'introduction' thread. I do know what you're referring to, if you watch the live-feed you can see a string of 10~15 posts all at once by the one person on the intro thread; however, quite a lot of those are specifically composed to the OP (ie, the poster actually does read the first post) and it gives the new person a change to engage with and get to know the more active participants of the forum. What would be worse... the situation now, or the situation where a new person introduces themselves and gets no replies for days? Personally I prefer to see new people engage in discussions ASAP. Paul

10-19-2010, 11:37 AM	#29
Tom Wood oddly human Posts: 82 Karma: 6872 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	There are now a few websites for ebooks that have a writer's section that is similar to The Lounge. I think of those forums as the equivalent of spending time in a big house with a bunch of other crazy writers and artists. It's where the rough and tumble of the clash of ideas occurs and is just as important as the technical forums. Save 'The Lounge' karma!