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bella123

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Im a closeted Geek
« on: January 30, 2008, 10:58:32 AM »
Hey there everyone! I"ve been trying to sign up on this website for daaaays now, and it kept crapping out on me! Ah well. My name is Bella and I"m 23 years old, and none of my friends seem to share the same passion as me for technology and nosehair clippers... I feel so at home here :-D
« Last Edit: January 30, 2008, 11:31:04 AM by Dark Shade »
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2008, 11:01:27 AM »
go away spammer.


edit: Perhaps that's a bit harsh.  Generally speaking, it's not accepted practice to include a link in your first few (100 or so) posts.
« Last Edit: January 30, 2008, 11:02:58 AM by BizB »
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2008, 11:12:20 AM »
well I"m sorry I don't fit your standards.. I thought you might like it... nevermind then
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2008, 11:19:45 AM »
We don't need a quiz to determine if we're uber-geeks or not.  We're regulars on a forum called GeekForum.org (OMFGLOL!).

 :roll:

Welcome anyway though.  Make sure you wipe your feet.
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2008, 11:23:20 AM »
Quote from: bella123 on January 30, 2008, 11:12:20 AM
well I"m sorry I don't fit your standards.. I thought you might like it... nevermind then
Where in my post did I mention my standards or your ability to fit therein?
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2008, 11:32:01 AM »
Welcome to The Geekery!  :-D

I edited your post for space and clarity. Hope you don't mind!
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2008, 11:34:38 AM »
It looks/reads much better now.  And now that that's done, welcome!
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2008, 11:36:09 AM »
Well, now.  That's different.

I don't welcome n00bs.  It's just a thing with me.
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2008, 09:45:51 AM »
Quote from: BizB on January 30, 2008, 11:36:09 AM
Well, now.  That's different.

I don't welcome n00bs.  It's just a thing with me.

You dont welcome them? Yet you feel compelled to make snappy comments on their threads?  :-)
Ai ai ai...
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2008, 10:25:29 AM »
It's their thread on a forum that I love and I feel compelled to uphold the integrity of the forum.  I've chosen not to welcome new members because so many of them are "<10-post wonders".

Check it out.  These are just the people who are on the current page of newbies - going back 2 months.
3 posts
2 posts
1 post
6 posts
2 posts (1 deleted)
15 posts
2 posts
7 posts
7 posts (banned)
4 posts
12 posts
1 post
6 posts
2 posts (banned)
2 posts
3 posts

I've omitted a few 'new' users because they're old friends from other forums.

Could I be contributing to the fact that they don't stay around?  I suppose it's possible.  I'm a old grumpy fucker and I likes things the way I likes them.  But, if they can't follow the most basic Internet courtesies, I don't feel compelled to grant them any leniency.
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2008, 11:02:25 AM »
what he's really trying to say, Azrael, is GET OFF HIS LAWN.
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Re: Im a closeted Geek
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2008, 08:17:25 AM »
Quote from: BizB on February 09, 2008, 10:25:29 AM
I've chosen not to welcome new members because so many of them are "<10-post wonders".
But but but... Azrael has 12 posts!  :w:
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