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Question for posters here that actually MET...

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:37 am
by TRAGChick
Were you afraid that once you met, the whole "anonymous banter / getting along / whatever" would disappear?

...I mean, I met 2 ladies a few years ago, and I was a nervous wreck...thinking that "yeah we get along on the board, but FACE TO FACE?!"

Thank God I was wrong! Still in contact today. :mrgreen:

Sorry if I didn't "phrase" it correctly..:oops:...but do you "get" what I'm asking?

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:48 am
by lights1961
met lots of great people over the last 5 years from BT...... most of been really nice midwest people.....adults with normal lifes, kids, house, bills, jobs, pets......

Rick

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:59 am
by MartyMoffatt
I can't speak too much about here, because the only regular posters on MR I've met are Lula and Michelle (MNMSJRNY), but I have met a great many of the posters on BT. And despite being 4,000 miles away, some of them have become very good friends both on and off the forums.

I'd like to meet a few people here, just to see if the 'anonymous banter' as you call it - I'd perhaps call it something a little more colourful - is carried into real life. My experience is that people are a lot braver, and a LOT more argumentative when they can do it anonymously and don't have to look the recipient of their anger in the eye. The result is that face to face meetings tend to be much more friendly and sociable. Of course there are those who will be every bit as antagonistic in real life (usually because they haven't got a life so they don't have any social skills), but I've rarely come across anyone like that from these boards among the people I've met so far - well, maybe one guy up in Edinburgh but we won't go there... :wink:

Marty

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:01 am
by NealIsGod
I've only met arrivalrules, but talk with 13 on the phone. Both great guys. Looking forward to meeting Jeremey in a couple of months.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:14 am
by conversationpc
I think I've only met Stu (RossValoryRocks) from here and we had a great time. We don't keep in close contact, though, but he is a great guy.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:04 am
by bionic
MartyMoffatt wrote:I can't speak too much about here, because the only regular posters on MR I've met are Lula and Michelle (MNMSJRNY), but I have met a great many of the posters on BT. And despite being 4,000 miles away, some of them have become very good friends both on and off the forums.

I'd like to meet a few people here, just to see if the 'anonymous banter' as you call it - I'd perhaps call it something a little more colourful - is carried into real life. My experience is that people are a lot braver, and a LOT more argumentative when they can do it anonymously and don't have to look the recipient of their anger in the eye. The result is that face to face meetings tend to be much more friendly and sociable. Of course there are those who will be every bit as antagonistic in real life (usually because they haven't got a life so they don't have any social skills), but I've rarely come across anyone like that from these boards among the people I've met so far - well, maybe one guy up in Edinburgh but we won't go there... :wink:

Marty
Hello Marty well if we meet i'll but you a beer :D Wont see me on BT as i am suspended,so i have settled here :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:01 am
by jrnyman28
My wife gets a chuckle out of being able to say that I met my best friend on the internet...

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:08 am
by Clasicrockldy
jrnyman28 wrote:My wife gets a chuckle out of being able to say that I met my best friend on the internet...


And who would that be, 28? :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:09 am
by styxman
I've met a few people from Styxworld.....nervous at first but they were a great bunch, only reason I left was the $30 dollars :cry:
It would be great to meet up with people on here also but I guess for now it would only be the British contingent as I ain't flying for a while :shock:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:14 am
by SuiteMadameBlue
Let's see on the Styx Forum (you know the one about the Journey Forum - LOL) I met quite a few people, some also post on here. I ended up being great friends with most if not all of them. When I met each of them it was like we've been life long friends, just clicked in person right away. Great, great, great people!!!

I met: Sadie, Bugsy, Evil Eyes, Froy (LOL), Ash, Jimmy, StyxfanNH, Yogi, ClassicStyxFan, DeeJayStyx, Kansas666 and about 15+ more from the other Styx, Dennis & Glen Message Boards.

From strictly THIS board, well I met Dean in person. We had a fun Journey weekend, I have a lot of pictures............. :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:27 am
by Abitaman
My wife and I met up with Ash in Nashville, and the Dennis DeYoung show. Nice guy, great to talk to-ERIC

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:48 am
by Blueskies
I would like to see a pic of Deano, just to see if he resemble's his AV! 8)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:49 am
by NealIsGod
thevoicelover wrote:I would like to see a pic of Deano, just to see if he resemble's his AV! 8)


Ask SuiteMadameBlue. She has a shitload (no pun intended).

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:56 am
by Blueskies
NealIsGod wrote:
thevoicelover wrote:I would like to see a pic of Deano, just to see if he resemble's his AV! 8)


Ask SuiteMadameBlue. She has a shitload (no pun intended).
Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:15 am
by Rockindeano
thevoicelover wrote:Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?


No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Image

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:18 am
by A Fire Inside
thevoicelover wrote:Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

He's posted some before...
http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/vie ... 98#3696598

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:20 am
by SuiteMadameBlue
But I have the "fun" pictures - LOL Just kidding!

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:20 am
by Blueskies
Rockn'deano wrote:
thevoicelover wrote:Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?


No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Image
Thank you! Now I can quit picturing you as a shit pile! :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:18 am
by joybringer1
Rockn'deano wrote:
thevoicelover wrote:Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?


No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Image


Wow, Deano, you look kind of quiet and pensive in this shot - how can this be :o :o :?:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:23 am
by NealIsGod
joybringer1 wrote:
Rockn'deano wrote:
thevoicelover wrote:Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?


No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Image


Wow, Deano, you look kind of quiet and pensive in this shot - how can this be :o :o :?:


He's probably looking at porn. :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:30 am
by Rockindeano
NealIsGod wrote:
joybringer1 wrote:
Rockn'deano wrote:
thevoicelover wrote:Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?


No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Image


Wow, Deano, you look kind of quiet and pensive in this shot - how can this be :o :o :?:


He's probably looking at porn. :lol:


Well, I am smiling....You do the math. And don't tell me none of you look at porn either!

Would you rather have this?

Image

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:34 am
by Big J
What the fuck are you doing there, saluting the fuhrer?!

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:45 am
by A Fire Inside
Big J wrote:What the fuck are you doing there, saluting the fuhrer?!

:lol:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:02 am
by joybringer1
Big J wrote:What the fuck are you doing there, saluting the fuhrer?!


He's probably been reading one of Monker's posts :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:27 am
by Rockindeano
Probably yelling at Bush, Tony Stewart, Augeri or Monker...Good guesses you all.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:04 pm
by AR
I have only met NealisGod. He is now already semi regular at the bootleg viewings/drinkfests that happen at my house every now and then. :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:06 pm
by AR
Well, I am smiling....You do the math. And don't tell me none of you look at porn either!

Would you rather have this?


I look at porn, and my wife is cool about it. Not that she has any say in the matter.

Like seeing the Miller Lite in that 2nd pic Deano!

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:13 pm
by treetopovskaya
i met moon beam this past sunday in hollywood! she's a wild one that's for sure! }=C))

really loved meeting her... very nice lady. }:C)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:22 pm
by Rockindeano
Yeah, I am supposed to meet Moondude too...I lost her number..she has no cell..wtf?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:35 pm
by conversationpc
Rockn'deano wrote:Yeah, I am supposed to meet Moondude too...I lost her number..she has no cell..wtf?


No cell? Well, that settles it. She is a loser. :lol: