Monkeys Fist 42484 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 A forum just seems more grown up.......well most are anyway All I'm saying is " Camel Toe" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) A forum just seems more grown up.......well most are anyway yes, it depends on the forum. There are literally thousands of message boards out there, covering every age, every viewpoint you could think of. It's just the modern age. People sit in the house and chat on the internet, instead of going out and socialising with friends etc in real life. Including kids, who seem to think conversing on FB is "socialising with friends". Things have changed, not necessarily for the best all the time. Technology is great and the internet is too, but it shouldn't take over your life. Everything is fine in moderation. That's the view of this particular 57 year old anyway ........ Edited July 6, 2012 by LeazesMag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I reckon there must be a natural life for this sort of thing for most people. I don't feel I've reached the point where it's sad yet, but it's coming. Like yesterday my boss who's nearly 50 just out of the blue mentioned that he was posting on his team's board, and my immediate reaction was "at your age? You sad bastard." This is gonna look like a dig at Leazes and it genuinely isn't cos in reality age is irrelevant to posting on a forum, so I'm really not having a dig here . It's just my weird view of things that it's been ok for me in my 20s/30s up to now, but eventually I need to grow out of this. This is right and there are reasons for it in my view. Take me, I would like think most people who know me think I'm alright. Can be a bit of a argumentative wank in life and on here, and my lass will tell you I'm ridiculously childish for my age. However, the one thing I acknowledge about myself still in my early 30's, is how condescending I can be, I'm right and that's it, and most other people are clueless. The older I get the more I'm right, and the more people who disagree with me are wrong. When I'm LM or Toonpacks age I'll be unbearable, I agree there has to be a shelf life for this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4729 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Love to know what Gemill is going to "grow into" in his fifties! Will you be working harder and not scive as much? Its funny how each age band thinks another age band is old..... until they get there This forum IMO self destructed in recent years with all the bitchiness however there are signs it could bounce back when the football season kicks off. I now spend my time on two home brew forums and it's quite refreshing having similar banter on here without the bitchiness or in house arguments that fester. Still like to keep abreast of what's happening here but it's not too difficult to see why so many have moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 This is right and there are reasons for it in my view. Take me, I would like think most people who know me think I'm alright. Can be a bit of a argumentative wank in life and on here, and my lass will tell you I'm ridiculously childish for my age. However, the one thing I acknowledge about myself still in my early 30's, is how condescending I can be, I'm right and that's it, and most other people are clueless. The older I get the more I'm right, and the more people who disagree with me are wrong. When I'm LM or Toonpacks age I'll be unbearable, I agree there has to be a shelf life for this sort of thing. when you reach my age, you only become more aware you are right, and right more often Stevie - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Love to know what Gemill is going to "grow into" in his fifties! Will you be working harder and not scive as much? Its funny how each age band thinks another age band is old..... until they get there This forum IMO self destructed in recent years with all the bitchiness however there are signs it could bounce back when the football season kicks off. I now spend my time on two home brew forums and it's quite refreshing having similar banter on here without the bitchiness or in house arguments that fester. Still like to keep abreast of what's happening here but it's not too difficult to see why so many have moved on. I'm the youngest looking 57 year old you could hope to meet......I've got a few grey hairs, but everybody thinks I look at least 5 years younger, or more. Edited July 6, 2012 by LeazesMag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 When Gemmill pops his clogs and joins the big forum in the sky (obviously in 50+ years or so, I'm not trying to be a twat), he'll need to have a Gemmill Yes, Gemmill thread to commemorate. It'd be funny to see where everyone ends up and if the forum is still busy with the regulars. Rob will be a brain in a jar and studied by med students from all over the world, Leazes will be in his 100s and still referring to 'people like Toonpack', MF will be in a nursing home being sponge-bathed by large-chested nurses, Fish will still be lusting after Cath, who will be a great granny of a few generations of toon footballers whilst I'll be one massive beard and still listening to Bowling for Soup and getting defensive about it. Alex too will have created 100s of usernames until he simply creates an account, posts "" then moves on to a new one. Meenz will have represented the UK in the qualifying rounds of Eurovision too, but sadly won't be voted in as he'll be beaten by KSA and his song 'The FACTS', who by now has appeared on his 37th season of Mock the Week. CT will be running his own Heston Blumenthal-esque brewery, rambling on about his latest invention; beans on toast flavoured beer. Look to the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44995 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Love to know what Gemill is going to "grow into" in his fifties! Will you be working harder and not scive as much? Its funny how each age band thinks another age band is old..... until they get there This forum IMO self destructed in recent years with all the bitchiness however there are signs it could bounce back when the football season kicks off. I now spend my time on two home brew forums and it's quite refreshing having similar banter on here without the bitchiness or in house arguments that fester. Still like to keep abreast of what's happening here but it's not too difficult to see why so many have moved on. What am I gonna grow into in my 50s? I'll tell you what I won't grow into. Your trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 This is right and there are reasons for it in my view. Take me, I would like think most people who know me think I'm alright. Can be a bit of a argumentative wank in life and on here, and my lass will tell you I'm ridiculously childish for my age. However, the one thing I acknowledge about myself still in my early 30's, is how condescending I can be, I'm right and that's it, and most other people are clueless. The older I get the more I'm right, and the more people who disagree with me are wrong. When I'm LM or Toonpacks age I'll be unbearable, I agree there has to be a shelf life for this sort of thing. The older I get the less I know I know. I look back at the certainty of posts I made when I was 25 and cringe. That's what I like about this place. It constantly has me trying to see the other side and learning stuff. I'm sure in another 5 or ten years I'd look back at the posts I make now and cringe. I know there's people on here who see it the opposite way though. As an exercise in putting other people right. Nae offence but you come across like that (as do many others), and you seem to agree in your post there. The only opinion it's worthwhile to change on an internet forum is your own. If you're resistant to that, then you're wasting your own time. If you embrace it, it can be enlightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44995 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Whoa HF getting deep. Nice post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10876 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I daren't look at my old posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 You either grow into humility or you grow into righteousness. They are both coping mechanisms, but only one demonstrates courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44995 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 What if the internet upsets that progression though? What if engaging daily on a faceless message board encourages movement down the wrong path? All the more reason to get off here if it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10876 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 What if the internet upsets that progression though? What if engaging daily on a faceless message board encourages movement down the wrong path? All the more reason to get off here if it does. Nah, the people who are destined to a life of self-righteousness are already stumbling down that path. It may speed the process, but it takes a certain mindset to begin with. In your case, I'd fuck off as soon as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44995 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 What if the internet upsets that progression though? What if engaging daily on a faceless message board encourages movement down the wrong path? All the more reason to get off here if it does. I think you may be right (don't get fucking cocky about it though ) and that is an important observation in the internet age. The amount of times I've seen anyone back down or concede something (probably once or twice) on the internet suggests people don't think of this as a forum for true debate. More of an outlet for airing views and slinging mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42484 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I think you may be right (don't get fucking cocky about it though ) and that is an important observation in the internet age. The amount of times I've seen anyone back down or concede something (probably once or twice) on the internet suggests people don't think of this as a forum for true debate. More of an outlet for airing views and slinging mud. No it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 No it doesn't. Oh yeah, you're right. Forgive me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 http://www.soccer24-7.com/forum/showpost.php?p=170125&postcount=44 pmsl, nowt wrong with delusional passion though. Cringe. A little bit anyway. JawD is further up that page too if you look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42484 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Oh yeah, you're right. Forgive me. Check mate, you twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 how many hours a day do some people actually post on internet forums in total ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21643 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I daren't look at my old posts. You buy cheap, you buy twice. One of my faves. As I've gotten older life is more shades of grey than black and white. You realise everything is relative and nothing is certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) You buy cheap, you buy twice. One of my faves. As I've gotten older life is more shades of grey than black and white. You realise everything is relative and nothing is certain. Except the Carroll money. Edited July 6, 2012 by trophyshy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Depends how much work I have on. I've got no problem spending a 7 hour day on here if it's quiet in the office. Beats Freecell Perhaps I should write the next great novel instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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