The "Art of Self Destruction"

[JizBiz]

Is it just me who thinks its completely absurd and ridiculuous how some feel that the "board persona" they see here is NOT a direct relation to the person they do business with?

I mean day after day on the boards we all see people act and talk like they are in highschool still. Mentioning they showed their 14yr old greenguy....confessing to a cocaine habit for nothing more then attention and views....ripping people off for what most consider peanuts...lying about what they make or can do...etc the list goes on

How valueble is your impression on people based on how you see them act.?

And then i see everywhere people saying...ohhh thats his/her board personality, he/she isnt so childish in person...That is bullshit. If you cant contain yourself and hold yourself accountable for what you say on the boards, in front of thousands, how can i trust you to do it in a private business relationship where money and commitment are involved.

I know it would be a stretch for me to get into any fierce arguements via message boards (dont get me wrong pissing can be fun) but why is it so common for people with a future to "weed" themselves out and show the industry their true mentality and true colors.

This is one big advantage we have over "brick and morter", theres no race, color, or bad suits, just what you project yourself as, and what your performance shows you to be. Why dont people use this to there advantage instead of always "playing" the retard card?

[Trev]

I have to agree!

What you see in these pixels, is my attempt at bringing myself across.

I still wouldn't cut myself off because someone has a split persona though :)

[Rinaldo]

Originally posted by JizBiz@May 2 2005, 02:45 PM
Is it just me who thinks its completely absurd and ridiculuous how some feel that the "board persona" they see here is NOT a direct relation to the person they do business with?

I mean day after day on the boards we all see people act and talk like they are in highschool still. Mentioning they showed their 14yr old greenguy....confessing to a cocaine habit for nothing more then attention and views....ripping people off for what most consider peanuts...lying about what they make or can do...etc the list goes on

How valueble is your impression on people based on how you see them act.?

And then i see everywhere people saying...ohhh thats his/her board personality, he/she isnt so childish in person...That is bullshit. If you cant contain yourself and hold yourself accountable for what you say on the boards, in front of thousands, how can i trust you to do it in a private business relationship where money and commitment are involved.

I know it would be a stretch for me to get into any fierce arguements via message boards (dont get me wrong pissing can be fun) but why is it so common for people with a future to "weed" themselves out and show the industry their true mentality and true colors.

This is one big advantage we have over "brick and morter", theres no race, color, or bad suits, just what you project yourself as, and what your performance shows you to be. Why dont people use this to there advantage instead of always "playing" the retard card?
Great Question. I think it's normally a cop out, I admit to using it myself from time to time. You say something you shouldn't have or that offended somebody and now you say "well you don't really know me it's just my board persona"

I have noticed though that on Pornojunkies I'm a lot more timmed that I am On GFY and I'm a lot more well spoken on Porncity then I am on JustBlowme.

Perhaps I need to see a shrink

[Lee]

Sometimes, just sometimes, a board is nothing more than that ;)

[Trev]

Originally posted by Rinaldo+May 2 2005, 11:56 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Rinaldo @ May 2 2005, 11:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-JizBiz@May 2 2005, 02:45 PM
Is it just me who thinks its completely absurd and ridiculuous how some feel that the "board persona" they see here is NOT a direct relation to the person they do business with?

I mean day after day on the boards we all see people act and talk like they are in highschool still. Mentioning they showed their 14yr old greenguy....confessing to a cocaine habit for nothing more then attention and views....ripping people off for what most consider peanuts...lying about what they make or can do...etc the list goes on

How valueble is your impression on people based on how you see them act.?

And then i see everywhere people saying...ohhh thats his/her board personality, he/she isnt so childish in person...That is bullshit. If you cant contain yourself and hold yourself accountable for what you say on the boards, in front of thousands, how can i trust you to do it in a private business relationship where money and commitment are involved.

I know it would be a stretch for me to get into any fierce arguements via message boards (dont get me wrong pissing can be fun) but why is it so common for people with a future to "weed" themselves out and show the industry their true mentality and true colors.

This is one big advantage we have over "brick and morter", theres no race, color, or bad suits, just what you project yourself as, and what your performance shows you to be. Why dont people use this to there advantage instead of always "playing" the retard card?
Great Question. I think it's normally a cop out, I admit to using it myself from time to time. You say something you shouldn't have or that offended somebody and now you say "well you don't really know me it's just my board persona"

I have noticed though that on Pornojunkies I'm a lot more timmed that I am On GFY and I'm a lot more well spoken on Porncity then I am on JustBlowme.

Perhaps I need to see a shrink [/b][/quote]
You don't need a head reader...


You just know fodder from business...

[Trev]

Originally posted by Lee@May 2 2005, 11:59 PM
Sometimes, just sometimes, a board is nothing more than that ;)
:wnw:


"Bored" personas :)

[JoesHO]

I will always prefer the face to face method.

[Trev]

Originally posted by JoesHO1@May 3 2005, 12:03 AM
I will always prefer the face to face method.
IN YOUR FACE!!!


Also works...


For a slim limey I do like a dance now and then :lol:

[Cleo]

I have more then one personality in the real world why shouldn't I have more then one in the virtual one?

This is why we have conventions, they are for more then just getting drunk.

[Trev]

Originally posted by Cleo@May 3 2005, 12:07 AM
I have more then one personality in the real world why shouldn't I have more then one in the virtual one?

This is why we have conventions, they are for more then just getting drunk.
So you're saying you're sly/two faced?

[JizBiz]

Originally posted by Lee@May 2 2005, 05:59 PM
Sometimes, just sometimes, a board is nothing more than that ;)
Lee i always find myself trying to read deeper into your posts.

Like it clicks a light on for me...now to open my eyes and see that light..haha

[Cleo]

Originally posted by Trev@May 2 2005, 06:11 PM

So you're saying you're sly/two faced?
Seems like a pessimistic outlook on human nature.

How about serious or playful?

[Nickatilynx]

Originally posted by Cleo@May 2 2005, 03:07 PM
I have more then one personality in the real world why shouldn't I have more then one in the virtual one?

This is why we have conventions, they are for more then just getting drunk.
ahahahahahahahahahaha

[JizBiz]

Originally posted by JoesHO1@May 2 2005, 06:03 PM
I will always prefer the face to face method.
Understood, and i prefer it as well, at minimum a good phone call to check the waters.

But are you completely unmoved by how someone comes accross to you on the boards?

They ARE JUST message boards, but it is also one of our industries most commonly used media and communication systems.

If a brick and mortar supplier called me out of the blue and called me a cocksucker or a dipshit, i wouldnt just right it off to..."haha just a phone call, Im sure he's a nice guy in public!"..lol

[Trev]

Originally posted by Cleo+May 3 2005, 12:16 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Cleo @ May 3 2005, 12:16 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Trev@May 2 2005, 06:11 PM

So you're saying you're sly/two faced?
Seems like a pessimistic outlook on human nature.

How about serious or playful? [/b][/quote]
I don't change hats depending on how I feel..

Happy, cunty or horny I'm still the same, just the tone and volume changes...

[Nickatilynx]

I'm fucked :(

Ummm I am actually more taunting , vicious , obnoxious and arrogant in person!!!

"Nickatilynx" IS my nice side , and frankly being nice to morons is what led me down the path to drink and drugs!!!

;-)))

[JizBiz]

Originally posted by Nickatilynx@May 2 2005, 06:25 PM
I'm fucked :(

Ummm I am actually more taunting , vicious , obnoxious and arrogant in person!!!

"Nickatilynx" IS my nice side , and frankly being nice to morons is what led me down the path to drink and drugs!!!

;-)))
LOL :P

[Cleo]

Originally posted by Trev@May 2 2005, 06:23 PM
I don't change hats depending on how I feel..

Happy, cunty or horny I'm still the same, just the tone and volume changes...
Sounds boring

Maybe more fiber in your diet would help. B)

[Trev]

Originally posted by Nickatilynx@May 3 2005, 12:25 AM
I'm fucked :(

Ummm I am actually more taunting , vicious , obnoxious and arrogant in person!!!

"Nickatilynx" IS my nice side , and frankly being nice to morons is what led me down the path to drink and drugs!!!

;-)))
Sorry :)




:lol:

[Trev]

Originally posted by Cleo+May 3 2005, 12:26 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Cleo @ May 3 2005, 12:26 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Trev@May 2 2005, 06:23 PM
I don't change hats depending on how I feel..

Happy, cunty or horny I'm still the same, just the tone and volume changes...
Sounds boring

Maybe more fiber in your diet would help. B) [/b][/quote]
:agrin:

I am who I am, I can't just change to suit.

My wife likes it and so do those I deal with... plus if we ever meet you'll know I can be one weird mood swinging mother fucker... but I'm still the same guy that I was on the boards...

[Cleo]

I'm much taller in person

[Biggy]

"A wise man once told me never argue with fools.
Because people from a distance can't tell who is who"

Written by: Jay-Z (one of Nick's favorites) :)

[Trev]

Originally posted by Cleo@May 3 2005, 12:34 AM
I'm much taller in person
Also multiple persona's as well...

[sarettah]

"only bona fide MORONS have any ill feelings toward ANY board personality, 'cuz after all...it's just board personalities! "
- Serge

http://www.oprano.com/pearls_y1.html

:okthumb:

[JizBiz]

Originally posted by sarettah@May 2 2005, 06:54 PM
"only bona fide MORONS have any ill feelings toward ANY board personality, 'cuz after all...it's just board personalities! "
- Serge

http://www.oprano.com/pearls_y1.html

:okthumb:
Some more of my favs from there, some relevant ones as well..haha

" better to eat cake with a good company, that eat shit all by yourself! "
- Serge

" Course, if the deal is really good, you can call me anything you want. "
- Anthony

" So, why bark at the tree which doesn't bother you? "
- Serge

" .....all I can say is if you go to a gay bar and bend over you deserve to get fucked up the ass. "
- Webfather

" Posting on Oprano is much like owning a gun. Its a privledge!!! "
- Voodooman

[Dravyk]

Originally posted by Lee@May 2 2005, 05:59 PM
Sometimes, just sometimes, a board is nothing more than that ;)
If you roll up the board tightly and stuff in some leaves, you will have a cigar. :zoinks:

[gonzo]

Originally posted by JizBiz+May 2 2005, 07:02 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JizBiz @ May 2 2005, 07:02 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-sarettah@May 2 2005, 06:54 PM
"only bona fide MORONS have any ill feelings toward ANY board personality, 'cuz after all...it's just board personalities! "
- Serge

http://www.oprano.com/pearls_y1.html

:okthumb:
Some more of my favs from there, some relevant ones as well..haha

" better to eat cake with a good company, that eat shit all by yourself! "
- Serge

" Course, if the deal is really good, you can call me anything you want. "
- Anthony

" So, why bark at the tree which doesn't bother you? "
- Serge

" .....all I can say is if you go to a gay bar and bend over you deserve to get fucked up the ass. "
- Webfather

" Posting on Oprano is much like owning a gun. Its a privledge!!! "
- Voodooman [/b][/quote]
I sense a new teeshirt design ...

[gonzo]

" Soon many of you webmasters wont be paid Cash, you will be paid prizes. " - Alien [Just Blow Men]

[Dravyk]

Originally posted by gonzo@May 2 2005, 08:48 PM
" Soon many of you webmasters wont be paid Cash, you will be paid prizes. " - Alien [Just Blow Men]
Nick's (slightly homosexual) love for me is all I need.

:blink:





... and a $3 million USD annual annuity. :yowsa:

[JoesHO]

Originally posted by JizBiz+May 2 2005, 03:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JizBiz @ May 2 2005, 03:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-JoesHO1@May 2 2005, 06:03 PM
I will always prefer the face to face method.
Understood, and i prefer it as well, at minimum a good phone call to check the waters.

But are you completely unmoved by how someone comes accross to you on the boards?

They ARE JUST message boards, but it is also one of our industries most commonly used media and communication systems.

If a brick and mortar supplier called me out of the blue and called me a cocksucker or a dipshit, i wouldnt just right it off to..."haha just a phone call, Im sure he's a nice guy in public!"..lol [/b][/quote]
Yeah, at first it got to me, and I told everyone to get fucked, as I couldn't figure out who was who, the pretenders from the real deal, the all mouths from the big wigs... That part bothered me a lot.

so I now go to shows, and/or try to meet people in their environment ( I am a much better judge of reality when I can see the person) Then sometimes the board does show me a different person and I am OK with that...

but that can be a good thing or a bad thing dependign on the person .

[*KK*]

Originally posted by JizBiz@May 2 2005, 02:45 PM
Is it just me who thinks its completely absurd and ridiculuous how some feel that the "board persona" they see here is NOT a direct relation to the person they do business with?

I mean day after day on the boards we all see people act and talk like they are in highschool still. Mentioning they showed their 14yr old greenguy....confessing to a cocaine habit for nothing more then attention and views....ripping people off for what most consider peanuts...lying about what they make or can do...etc the list goes on

How valueble is your impression on people based on how you see them act.?

And then i see everywhere people saying...ohhh thats his/her board personality, he/she isnt so childish in person...That is bullshit. If you cant contain yourself and hold yourself accountable for what you say on the boards, in front of thousands, how can i trust you to do it in a private business relationship where money and commitment are involved.

I know it would be a stretch for me to get into any fierce arguements via message boards (dont get me wrong pissing can be fun) but why is it so common for people with a future to "weed" themselves out and show the industry their true mentality and true colors.

This is one big advantage we have over "brick and morter", theres no race, color, or bad suits, just what you project yourself as, and what your performance shows you to be. Why dont people use this to there advantage instead of always "playing" the retard card?
So what you're saying is that your grammar, syntax and spelling in your posts indicate that you can't carry on a conversation without stumbling in real life?

:)

[JizBiz]

Originally posted by *KK*@May 2 2005, 11:58 PM
So what you're saying is that your grammar, syntax and spelling in your posts indicate that you can't carry on a conversation without stumbling in real life?

:)
Oh no not at all, i stumble lots, my knees arent all scraped because im content :)

There is a diferance to board "grammar" and board "self destruction"

I just get completely blown away by how some people act and project themselves.

ie threatening violence and admittedly showing y0uths porn










Why do i keep expecting to open this thread and find a big red YARGGG!!

[Hell Puppy]

I judge everyone by post count. :unsure:

[Grump]

I see the "just a board persona" explanations all the time. Total BS to me, I don't go to shows so boards are your only opportunity to show me what you want me to see of yourself and/or your company.

[Mindoza]

You can tell me from now till dooms day that one personality has nothing to do with the other and I say Bullshit!!!

Somewhere in your brain there is a stop sign for the tounge or fingers for this example, but a light must go off in your head telling you that that thought is better left to your private thoughts!!!

Nothing wrong with being silly and showing some of your colorful personality but some comments are better left unsaid.

To me there are people on the boards that come off witty and inteligent those people I want to get to know and look further into forging a business relationship..The drama mongers and such set off a red flag to avoid them. Now I may be missing out on a great business relationship but first immpressions are hard to get around!

[Peaches]

I am a tall, thin, young, brunette in person but a short, plump, old, graying dishwater blonde on the boards.

In case you're wondering, I send my board personna to shows.

[Nickatilynx]

Originally posted by Grump@May 3 2005, 04:02 AM
I see the "just a board persona" explanations all the time. Total BS to me, I don't go to shows so boards are your only opportunity to show me what you want me to see of yourself and/or your company.
I'm soooo fucked!!!!

:)

[LAJ]

The boards have always been a great place for me to learn who not to do business with more than anything else. If I want to know more about someone I either get them on ICQ or on the phone. And then I try to meet them in person at shows (I typically go to up to 8 a year).

[Nickatilynx]

Originally posted by LAJ@May 3 2005, 06:52 AM
The boards have always been a great place for me to learn who not to do business with more than anything else. If I want to know more about someone I either get them on ICQ or on the phone. And then I try to meet them in person at shows (I typically go to up to 8 a year).
HOMO!

[gonzo]

Originally posted by LAJ@May 3 2005, 09:52 AM
The boards have always been a great place for me to learn who not to do business with more than anything else. If I want to know more about someone I either get them on ICQ or on the phone. And then I try to meet them in person at shows (I typically go to up to 8 a year).
Heres a double promo of sorts.

I agree with many of you I think the excuse of "Thats just my board persona" is total and utter bullshit. With me what you see on here is pretty much what you get in person. That being said though.... you have to keep in mind that for the past couple of years my responsibility has been to generate interest/pageviews on Oprano.

That being said I had a chance to spend some time with LAJ last year at Cybernet Expo and after meeting face to face we realized that we agreed on a lot of things instead of us both thinking the other was a complete asshole.

My point is that You can get a damn good business sense about some people [as witnessed yesterday] from the boards but the shows have a way of putting things in concrete.

So if your considering the San Diego show... you should take the time and go. Its cheaper admission...I found the seminars very interesting [so much so that Jay has corraled me into sitting on a panel this year] and because the show is smaller you really can spend a lot more time with people you are interested in doing business with.

[Nickatilynx]

Originally posted by gonzo+May 3 2005, 07:43 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (gonzo @ May 3 2005, 07:43 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-LAJ@May 3 2005, 09:52 AM
The boards have always been a great place for me to learn who not to do business with more than anything else. If I want to know more about someone I either get them on ICQ or on the phone. And then I try to meet them in person at shows (I typically go to up to 8 a year).
Heres a double promo of sorts.

I agree with many of you I think the excuse of "Thats just my board persona" is total and utter bullshit. With me what you see on here is pretty much what you get in person. That being said though.... you have to keep in mind that for the past couple of years my responsibility has been to generate interest/pageviews on Oprano.

That being said I had a chance to spend some time with LAJ last year at Cybernet Expo and after meeting face to face we realized that we agreed on a lot of things instead of us both thinking the other was a complete asshole.

My point is that You can get a damn good business sense about some people [as witnessed yesterday] from the boards but the shows have a way of putting things in concrete. [/b][/quote]
HOMO!!!

[LAJ]

LOL @ Nick

And yeah... what Gonzo says.

[gonzo]

Originally posted by Nickatilynx+May 3 2005, 10:45 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Nickatilynx @ May 3 2005, 10:45 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by gonzo@May 3 2005, 07:43 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-LAJ@May 3 2005, 09:52 AM
The boards have always been a great place for me to learn who not to do business with more than anything else. If I want to know more about someone I either get them on ICQ or on the phone. And then I try to meet them in person at shows (I typically go to up to 8 a year).
Heres a double promo of sorts.

I agree with many of you I think the excuse of "Thats just my board persona" is total and utter bullshit. With me what you see on here is pretty much what you get in person. That being said though.... you have to keep in mind that for the past couple of years my responsibility has been to generate interest/pageviews on Oprano.

That being said I had a chance to spend some time with LAJ last year at Cybernet Expo and after meeting face to face we realized that we agreed on a lot of things instead of us both thinking the other was a complete asshole.

My point is that You can get a damn good business sense about some people [as witnessed yesterday] from the boards but the shows have a way of putting things in concrete.
HOMO!!! [/b][/quote]
Have you put those fuckers at KK on alert that the FFNs are coming?

[Dravyk]

Originally posted by gonzo@May 3 2005, 11:42 AM
Have you put those fuckers at KK on alert that the FFNs are coming?
:blink:

[gonzo]

Originally posted by Dravyk+May 3 2005, 12:59 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dravyk @ May 3 2005, 12:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-gonzo@May 3 2005, 11:42 AM
Have you put those fuckers at KK on alert that the FFNs are coming?
:blink: [/b][/quote]
Its the Vancooter summit next week.

[BillPMB]

You all suck dick.

(but some better than others) ;)

[Lee]

Originally posted by BillPMB@May 3 2005, 10:37 AM
but some better than others
HEY NOW!

I PROUDLY resemble that remark :biglaugh:

[Dravyk]

Gonzo, ahhhhh.

Bill, about time you posted, you lurking bastard! :rolleyes:

Ah shit, now Lee is all hot and bothered.

[BillPMB]

Harry,

I don't lurk, I read in between working on things if I have a chance. Managing the web biz and brick and mortar stuff keeps me pretty busy.

I really don't have anything relevent to add to the thread, I don't have a board persona.

This is me. Except if I want to promote something, then the shit might get pretty deep.

:ph34r:

[Nickatilynx]

Originally posted by BillPMB@May 3 2005, 10:54 AM
Harry,

I don't lurk, I read in between working on things if I have a chance. Managing the web biz and brick and mortar stuff keeps me pretty busy.

I really don't have anything relevent to add to the thread, I don't have a board persona.

This is me. Except if I want to promote something, then the shit might get pretty deep.

:ph34r:
HOMO!

[Dravyk]

Originally posted by BillPMB@May 3 2005, 01:54 PM
Harry,

I don't lurk, I read in between working on things if I have a chance. Managing the web biz and brick and mortar stuff keeps me pretty busy.

I really don't have anything relevent to add to the thread, I don't have a board persona.

This is me. Except if I want to promote something, then the shit might get pretty deep.

:ph34r:
No probs! I just wanted a chance to call you a bastard, buddy! :D

Care to share what you're doing with the brick and mortar? Nosey fucks would like to know. B)

[HEQmedia]

Hey guy - have you checked out our new deals today?!?
Ya gotta see this!


AREn't you the dick I banned when I owned Netpond???????????????????????

[JizBiz]

May i Add


HOMO!!

[gonzo]

Originally posted by HEQmedia@May 6 2005, 10:35 PM
Hey guy - have you checked out our new deals today?!?
Ya gotta see this!


AREn't you the dick I banned when I owned Netpond???????????????????????
Sex Peducation is back!!! Its you isnt John Babycock?