aquarius moon Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 The 'elite' - They have a sense of humour, are sensible, genuine, nice people. The ones you would choose to be friends with.The 'good but annoying' - They have a good heart but can't help posting to wind-up because it's fun to get a response and a light-hearted spat will pass the time.The 'wouldn't want to know them' - They must get a buzz out of making unpleasant comments or they wouldn't make a regular habit of it.And if they behave like this on a forum, why would you want to meet people in real life who are capable of such nastiness?The 'rude' - You speak to them on the forum by mentioning their name in posts and they ignore you. Posting and getting no response is fine, but if you address the post to someone, they don't answer and you just know they must have seen it? Plain rude.The 'rest' - who don't fit into any of the above categories.So..........What sort are you? Think about it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckham_ryu Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 All forums have their archetypes for sure. Here are a few more... The Lurker - the "longtime listener, first time caller" of the online world. Perhaps still waters run deep, or perhaps The Lurker prefers to remain silent and be thought irrelevant than to comment and have it confirmed? The Dredger - will go to any length not to start a new thread when a search reveals any previous discussion on the topic in mind, even from years ago. The Dredger's motivations range from self-effacing to self-promoting and, as in the real world, opinion on the benefits of dredging is divided. The Derailer - determined that no topic should remain on its original track, it is The Derailer's sworn duty is to divert course to the Serious Issues which would otherwise have remained an unnoticed tangent in a far too straightforward discussion. La Prima Donna - the leading light of the forum, without whose illumination threads would remain dull and uninspired. A Warren Beatty figure for the local online world, a celebrity for discussion in its own right, or the unnamed but universally recognised subject of song lyrics and forum comment alike. The Campaigner - this character is either the sound, beating heart of the community forum, or is benignly tolerated for their ludicrous delusion that anyone cares more about the threatened closure of this or that amenity than about the Serious Issues solemnly raised by The Derailer, or about the latest drama of Le Prime Donne. Whether driven by the passion of the dedicated or the fervour of the insane, The Campaigner tirelessly plugs away with The Mission. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Ah the dredger, the ones that berate a new poster for starting a thread similar to one that was concluded 5 years ago.They do my head in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miga Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 It's a scale, not binary, the dredging. Imagine if someone started a new thread every time they wanted to grind their axe about demographic shifts in ED? In that parallel universe, every other thread would descend into the same arguments back and forth about the same old boring subject. Ah, hang on...ETA: probably the derailer, but me motives is pure as the driven snow guv Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 C'mon..... Names into groups. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquarius moon Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 I'd love to Salsa but some people would never speak to me again.I'm hoping a few will recognise themselves and act accordingly ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Salsaboy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> C'mon..... Names into groups.:)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 There's a few people Id like to create a further group for. Snobs. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Louisa Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> There's a few people Id like to create a further> group for. Snobs. > > Louisa.I suppose yourself and the Fox would be the first ones in there for looking down on the innocent blow in's in ED?That's what you meant, yeah? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I have probably fitted into all the groups at one point or another. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 If by 'snob' you mean stereotyping / prejudging people based on their perceived social or economic status, then maybe you should consider whether you may fall into that group Yourself Louisa Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 The rubberknecker - wants to look away, but just can't stop themselves looking (and then posting) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I think the fox is being given a bit of a hard time on here lately. He is always one of the first to come up with something unique and interesting, and never talks in riddles. You know exactly where you are with him. Can we give him a break everyone please? It really isn't fair to constantly scapegoat everything he says. On a further point, how would we both be regarded as snobs. I challenge anyone on here to point out where I have singled out any new residents wealthy or otherwise in my recent posting history. I think I've been rather well behaved. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Louisa Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------He is always one of the first to come up with something unique and interesting,LOL! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 The beaten addict.That's me that is. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I thought everyone came under the category of 'The Blow-in'? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Excuse me Loz but I am NOT a blow in. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Have you honestly never lived anywhere else Louisa? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miga Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 The beaten addict - spot on Outta. "this is the last time I respond to a post, just one more and then I'm clean".... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 miga Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> spot on Outta.The point is I can't get outta! ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm just down to one or two at the weekend now...in appropriate places/times....I've got it under control.....really Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Yes rah, I once lived in Egham, Surrey for a short time. Wasn't my bag. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 BLOW IN! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquarius moon Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 A typical category 2 response! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 There's also the passive aggressive. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/60980-it-takes-all-sorts-to-make-a-forum/#findComment-855933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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