Which are you? Threadstarter, Firestarter, or Keen Observer? | GaGaJoyJoy

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When you wander in and out of your favourite forums which of the below describes you best?

Threadstarter: you take a look at what's been posted, maybe make a few replies and if there's not much going on you start a new thread yourself to get people chatting. You like conversation and you're not afraid to be labelled an 'attention seeker' by starting your own threads to get the ball rolling.

Firestarter: you like chatting but secretly you thrive on adversity. You hate threads in which everyone agrees with each other, you like a good debate. You don't necessarily set out to start a ruck but you like when there are strong differences of opinion even if things sometimes get out of hand. OR, you just like a good ruck.

Keen Observer: everyone else is in the garden having a chat and there you are peeking over the fence to see what's going on. Maybe you have a lot to say but you're quite shy. You occasionally post replies but you'd never start a thread of your own but nonetheless you enjoy reading what other people have to say about things.

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RexiMember 10 years

I'm a wuss - and you haven't got an option for that

I suppose out of your three options I am more of a keen observer, but I can't be bothered with arguing, so if I disagree with anyone I just back off.

Which isn't really a good thing, often I see people fighting their minority corner and I should wade in and help, but I don't.

Coz I am a wuss

2/9/113:20 PM

brisketMember Memoriam

I'm variable.
I do start threads, and I also enjoy reading and observing other threads.
What I don't like at all is when differences of opinion take a personal turn.
I find personal abuse unpleasant and not necessary.
But there are threads where different points of view are strongly held and yet the posters are able to avoid personal abuse and respect other opinions even if they don't agree.
I like threads like that.
I also like learning things. New facts are good.
Also try to offer words of support to those who have problems.
I tend to take people at face value most of the time.

2/9/113:23 PM

Jensen JunkieMember

Keen observer

I'm here every day but hardly ever post.

2/9/113:25 PM

Former Member

Im a thread starter but find it difficult on here to get more people interested in my topics.

Maybe its because i am new here. Friends already seem to have been made and it seems hard to be able to break the barriers.

2/9/113:25 PM

justafriendMember

gotta be the keen observer the quiet one often start to reply and decide against it, and delete all i wrote.
used to start threads but seemed to have lost the nerve lately.

2/9/113:26 PM

RexiMember 10 years

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Keen observer I'm here every day

Well, I didn't know that - I love it when i see you here

Hope you're well, am off to bed now, but will look out for you

2/9/113:27 PM

justafriendMember

youre doing fine Jonesy

2/9/113:27 PM

RexiMember 10 years

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youre doing fine Jonesy

agreed

2/9/113:28 PM

Former Member

Stick 'em up Jonesy - no threads no forum

2/9/113:29 PM

Former Member

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Im a thread starter but find it difficult on here to get more people interested in my topics. Maybe its because i am new here. Friends already seem to have been made and it seems hard to be able to break the barriers.

Are you REALly new? I would never have guessed!

2/9/113:30 PM

Former Member

Thanks Justafriend and Rexi.

I try my best to keep members up to date on the latest news.

2/9/113:31 PM

Former Member

Jonesy

Your threads are great...
If I don't comment its only cos I may not feel I have anything to contribute BUT I do read them

2/9/113:31 PM

Blizz'ardMember 10 years

2/9/113:32 PM

sandraMember

i lurrve your name lol .......... thats ma wee lassies nickname

( btw she is 25 )

2/9/113:34 PM

Former Member

Stick 'em up Jonesy - no threads no forum

Exactlly.

2/9/113:34 PM

sandraMember

thats not ma lass !!!!!!!!!!

2/9/113:35 PM

Former Member

Good old welsh name auntie.

2/9/113:36 PM

PrometheusMember

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Friends already seem to have been made and it seems hard to be able to break the barriers.

I like your threads! and as someone has already correctly pointed out no threads nothing to read.

2/9/113:37 PM

PrometheusMember

I have just realised by the way that the Firestarters will never admit to it and most of the Keen Observers won't reply

2/9/113:38 PM

Former Member

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often start to reply and decide against it, and delete all i wrote.

Yep, I do that too

2/9/113:38 PM

Former Member

( just wrote screeds there then edited it all down to one line

)

2/9/113:39 PM

Former Member

I like your threads! and as someone has already correctly pointed out no threads nothing to read.

Thanks.

Time for me to say goodnight for tonight, work tomorrow.

hope to bring more up to date news tomorrow.

night for now.

2/9/113:40 PM

PrometheusMember

Night Jonesy

2/9/113:41 PM

Karma_Member

Firestarter most of the time. Twee and cuddles is ok occasionally, but I like to see opinions and a bit of grit.

2/9/113:41 PM

PrometheusMember

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Firestarter most of the time. Twee and cuddles is ok occasionally, but I like to see opinions and a bit of grit.

Here we go folks. Firestarter was a secret codename for Troll and now we have our first one. Shall we burn her? And don't believe her if she starts any of that 'I'm not a witch they dressed me up like this' nonsense

2/9/113:45 PM

MrMincePieMember

Im a firestarter.... twisted firestarter.

Sorry, couldn't help myself

2/9/113:55 PM

Karma_Member

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Here we go folks. Firestarter was a secret codename for Troll and now we have our first one. Shall we burn her? And don't believe her if she starts any of that 'I'm not a witch they dressed me up like this' nonsense

Ha! Ark at you and your reverse psychology attempts! I laugh at you!

2/9/114:00 PM

Ensign MufMember

Think I'm a bit of all three

2/9/114:02 PM

PrometheusMember

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Ha! Ark at you and your reverse psychology attempts! I laugh at you!

Laughing maniacally no doubt. Yes, I see how it is.....

2/9/114:04 PM

PrometheusMember

The Keen Observers are winning the poll. They're all just sort of looking at us... and observing... I feel a bit uncomfortable

2/9/114:04 PM

Ensign MufMember

Btw, is Firestarter any good? As a film I mean

I can sometimes have a tendency to accidentally go off topic too..

2/9/114:05 PM

Karma_Member

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Laughing maniacally no doubt. Yes, I see how it is..

It's not that funny

I said I like opinions and grit. Not shit.

2/9/114:05 PM

slimfernMember VIP

Most of the time I just observe - I have my opinions but am a face to face person really so tend to keep out of the arguementative stuff cos there will always be someone who wants to slap you down - in person that int so easy!
There are a few on here that in RL would be 'at arms length' folk!
Most are lovely

2/9/114:09 PM

PrometheusMember

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Btw, is Firestarter any good? As a film I mean

It's not that good really. Neither is the book. It's all a bit too outlandish and well, kind of stupid. King is better when he focuses on things that could actually happen (Misery) as opposed to complete nonsense (Firestarter, Christine, Cujo).

2/9/114:10 PM

PrometheusMember

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am a face to face person really so tend to keep out of the arguementative stuff cos there will always be someone who wants to slap you down

Some people just don't like unnecessary conflict I think most people on here are like that. But yeah, internet keyboard warriors who would run a mile when confronted in person make up the vast majority of the net imo.

2/9/114:12 PM

PeterCatMember

I think I'm more like this:

2/9/114:35 PM

brisketMember Memoriam

It's nice to see a bit of forum bonding. Some people form relationships.
This involves much trust, but I haven't seen anything bad come from it at GaGa, and there is some affinity between some people which I think is lovely.
People can be very kind indeed.

2/9/114:41 PM

slimfernMember VIP

cute PC!

2/9/114:42 PM

PeterCatMember

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People can be very kind indeed.

Awwwwwww!

2/9/114:43 PM

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