[quote]Ecchastang wrote:
[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
[quote]sweet-t wrote:
[quote]EyeDentist wrote:
In this regard, my ‘favorites’ are the ones who don’t want an answer, they want THE answer–as in, the One True Method for achieving the physique and/or strength of their dreams. They seem to think the people who frequent these forums harbor secret truths about training and/or diet, secrets they will share only grudgingly, and only if the poster pleads long enough. ‘C’mon guys, just tell me exactly how to lift and what to eat to get hyooge!’[/quote]
It’s your profile picture man. We know you have the key and are holding out.
Thanks for the thread Powerpuff. I have often wondered if people appreciate all of the little thank you’s or if it makes you look like a weenie.
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Your welcome. I think most people appreciate at least being acknowledged. The internet equivalent of a nod, as in “I hear you.” It shows respect for people’s time.
It’s another topic, but web anonymity has turned a lot of people into jerks. Imagine if everyone here lived in your neighborhood, knew your name and address, or trained at your gym. People would be nicer, or at least show some basic courtesy.
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This is reminding me of the 100 pullup challenge thread that was active for a little while on Bigger, Stronger, Leaner. The OP posed a question, never came back, yet 4 pages of debate ensued, Whereas one poster MinataurXXX Challenged everyone on the thread to a $5000 bet, hiding behind the anonymity of the internet, and when csulli posted a video, MinataurXXX said he would only display his strength in person for $5000, not post a video.
I don’t hide behind a screen name, as I feel it helps me stay accountable to the words I type. [/quote]
That pullup thread! At least it was fun to watch csulli’s pullup video.
About anonymity, I can see where sometimes it’s nice since BBing is it’s own culture in many ways and many of us don’t talk about it much outside of forums like these. Bikini pics have been used against people in their professional life so you can see why some women would want to crop their head out of the pic, or not post them with their name. Same for some men I’m sure. Most of my real life friends probably don’t know what lats and delts are. I don’t hide my lifting hobby, but I also don’t talk about it much with people who aren’t into it. That’s one reason these forums are nice.
But yeah, anonymity can help people get pretty ugly and it facilitates trolling. I’ve noticed that people who use their real name or face here tend to be more cordial or professional, as a rule. Of course, using your real name makes it harder to post about giving your wife an STD.
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