[PMR4LIFE]

Small Talk, YOU have been chosen to be my guinea pigs for a little experiment. I am conducting a project in which I must observe a Discourse Community, interview some of it's members, and write a paper on it. And believe it or not, YOU are all members of a Discourse Community (Small Talk). Over the next 24 hours, I will be observing you. All you have to do is post normally, like I'm not even here. HOWEVER, I need at least 5 of you to answer some simple questions. If you would like, you can PM me your answers. NOTICE, this project is completely anonymous. No names will be used in my notes or paper. If some of you could please take the time to answer these questions, I would greatly appreciate it, and will end my paper with, "Viva la ST!"

1. Why are you here?
2. Why do you post?
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group?
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group?
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST?
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts?
7. Are you a member of another internet forum?
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in?
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)?
10. How old are you?

Thank you, Small Talk.

ALSO: if a moderator or two would also like to answer the questions, that would greatly be appreciated, and will give an interesting perspective for me to write about.

[>>Empire2k11<<]

1. Why are you here? Cause I've been here for 8 years

2. Why do you post? Cause I like to post

3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? to not be a ******

4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? Of course

5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? 4-6hours.

6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? most likely not

7. Are you a member of another internet forum? Yes, 5 other forums.

8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? Not really.

9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? Yes I do. Facebook/Tinychat

10. How old are you? 21


You're welcome.

[BodyCount81]

Originally Posted by PMR4LIFE

Small Talk, YOU have been chosen to be my guinea pigs for a little experiment. I am conducting a project in which I must observe a Discourse Community, interview some of it's members, and write a paper on it. And believe it or not, YOU are all members of a Discourse Community (Small Talk). Over the next 24 hours, I will be observing you. All you have to do is post normally, like I'm not even here. HOWEVER, I need at least 5 of you to answer some simple questions. If you would like, you can PM me your answers. NOTICE, this project is completely anonymous. No names will be used in my notes or paper. If some of you could please take the time to answer these questions, I would greatly appreciate it, and will end my paper with, "Viva la ST!"

1. Why are you here?
2. Why do you post?
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group?
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group?
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST?
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts?
7. Are you a member of another internet forum?
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in?
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)?
10. How old are you?

Thank you, Small Talk.

1. Because I used to play paintwarz.
2. I post because it gives me something to do while at my crib.
3. As long as you're not CT, you have a chance at being accepted.
4. I'm STs favorite, so of course I contribute.
5. It varies. Today I have only spent an hour or so.
6. No.
7. A few truck and firearms forums.
8. Threads that are controversial or strike up a debate draw my attention.
9. No.
10. Eighteen....AND A HALF.

[lioutlaws316]

1. Why are you here?The lolz
2. Why do you post?lots of reasons but to piss people off when they get mad
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group?to be witty
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group?yes
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST?lets say 5
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts?depending but probably
7. Are you a member of another internet forum?yeah but i don't visit it
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in?Yes
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)?Yes
10. How old are you?17 about to be 18 in a few months

[WTF is Paintball]

1. Why are you here? cause i need 500 posts for pursuit
2. Why do you post? cause i need 500 posts for pursuit
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? ***** i throw myself into it accepted or not
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? nope
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? 1 max
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? No idgaf
7. Are you a member of another internet forum? Facebook?
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? B/S/T
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? I heard this rager going on in FL through ST, might attend.
10. How old are you? 16

[PMR4LIFE]

thanks for the answers. if you could please elaborate on the questions where you just answer "yes." thanks again guys. i appreciate it.

[lioutlaws316]

the only one that you can elaborate on is #8, and troll threads would be mine

[PMR4LIFE]

Originally Posted by lioutlaws316

the only one that you can elaborate on is #8, and troll threads would be mine

#9

[Jagov Fapsky (Banned)]

1. Why are you here? for the lulz and i used to play lazorshooty balls
2. Why do you post? for the lulz
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? bringing the lulz, tits, or interesting stories
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group?sure
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? whenever im browsing the intarweb which is 1-5 hours
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? no
7. Are you a member of another internet forum? no
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? no
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? no
10. How old are you? no

[lioutlaws316]

i am friends with people from here on the book of faces

[lioutlaws316]

what do you not have an age?

[General_MacArthur]

Originally Posted by PMR4LIFE

Small Talk, YOU have been chosen to be my guinea pigs for a little experiment. I am conducting a project in which I must observe a Discourse Community, interview some of it's members, and write a paper on it. And believe it or not, YOU are all members of a Discourse Community (Small Talk). Over the next 24 hours, I will be observing you. All you have to do is post normally, like I'm not even here. HOWEVER, I need at least 5 of you to answer some simple questions. If you would like, you can PM me your answers. NOTICE, this project is completely anonymous. No names will be used in my notes or paper. If some of you could please take the time to answer these questions, I would greatly appreciate it, and will end my paper with, "Viva la ST!"

1. Why are you here? Because I used to lazorwars, came into ST in 8th grade for the massive lulz. Still come for lulz (sometimes). Also, because it's fun to see a varied group of posters but also still know most of the posters
2. Why do you post? Because it gives me something to do in between homework breaks, when I'm bored, or just because.
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? Donno really, I guess just post funny ****, post sensible **** at times, not be a dick
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group?You bet your ***.
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? I'll post through out the day, probably total 2-3
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts?Probably not, unless it's trolling post. Most people I know aren't familiar with forum talk
7. Are you a member of another internet forum? Nah.
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in?GDT or bust
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? Yes. Maybe even meet a few on the float trip.
10. How old are you? 21

Thank you, Small Talk.

ALSO: if a moderator or two would also like to answer the questions, that would greatly be appreciated, and will give an interesting perspective for me to write about.

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[PMR4LIFE]

You guys are great thanks again

[Silver Bullet]

1. Why are you here? I used to play paintball
2. Why do you post? Its fun and gives me something to do
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? Not being a dip**** helps
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? At times
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? 1-3
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? Nope
7. Are you a member of another internet forum? A few
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? FDT and BMDT
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? Yes I do.
10. How old are you? 20

[contractkiller20]

1. Why are you here? I use it to keep myself distracted. It's fun to waste time with actual people talking back and not just watching videos or looking at porn. Every now and then I get the fun conversation, but honestly. I'm not sure why I'm here. It's been so long it's just kind of where I go.

2. Why do you post? To make conversation, be a dick, and to help people out.

3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? ST is so diverse, you have to either post really well and be liked, post really ****ty and be hated, or be in the middle and not be noticed.

4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? Yes. I don't feed the trolls and attempt to make this a community-ish atmosphere. Reporting ****ed up posts and ****.

5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? 2-3

6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? No. This is how I talk and act in real life.

7. Are you a member of another internet forum? Yes. DJ / Music Blogs

8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? Music / illegal activities / GDT

9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? Yes. I hang out with quite a few PbN goers

10. How old are you? 22

[KyIsBack]

1. Why are you here?
It's a good place to kill time and I've made some internet friends in my time here I like to speak with.

2. Why do you post?
Sames as above. Plus, I like to crack wise and make dumb jokes. Trolling from time to time is fun, too.

3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group?
Be funny, don't act superior, be original, have a thick skin.

4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group?
Yes.

5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST?
>5.

6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts?
Out of context, yes. Otherwise, no.

7. Are you a member of another internet forum?
Yes.

8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in?
GDT.

9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)?
Xbox Live, chatrooms, texting.

10. How old are you?
20.

[ACE159]

1. Why are you here? Used to play paintwarz. Stayed for lolz
2. Why do you post? I have contribute to lolz and conversations
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? Not be a troll/not try hard
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? Very much so
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? When I'm free and on my comp. Varies
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? Nope
7. Are you a member of another internet forum? A ton. Mostly Music ones
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? Mainly ones that are on the subject of lol
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? Tiny Chat with the gang
10. How old are you? Turning 20 in a couple of weeks

[Rampager2000]

Originally Posted by PMR4LIFE

Small Talk, YOU have been chosen to be my guinea pigs for a little experiment. I am conducting a project in which I must observe a Discourse Community, interview some of it's members, and write a paper on it. And believe it or not, YOU are all members of a Discourse Community (Small Talk). Over the next 24 hours, I will be observing you. All you have to do is post normally, like I'm not even here. HOWEVER, I need at least 5 of you to answer some simple questions. If you would like, you can PM me your answers. NOTICE, this project is completely anonymous. No names will be used in my notes or paper. If some of you could please take the time to answer these questions, I would greatly appreciate it, and will end my paper with, "Viva la ST!"

1. Why are you here?
2. Why do you post?
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group?
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group?
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST?
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts?
7. Are you a member of another internet forum?
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in?
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)?
10. How old are you?

Thank you, Small Talk.

ALSO: if a moderator or two would also like to answer the questions, that would greatly be appreciated, and will give an interesting perspective for me to write about.

Ayy, I'll answer if you answer me.. At UCF, are freshmen allowed to have cars?

1. Why are you here? (Bored, place to talk and not be judged)
2. Why do you post? (Same as above I suppose. I like it here. Mostly people that are intelligent and can actually hold a damn conversation)
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? (Not be a complete idiot)
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? (Yeah.)
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? (Depends, I'd say about 3 or 4, just jumping in to check certain threads while multi-tasking.
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? (Depends who. But, considering most people seem to understand my 'IDGAF' attitude, probably not.)
7. Are you a member of another internet forum? (Sort of.. None that I'm this active in, though)
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? (Yes)
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? (Some, yes.)
10. How old are you? (18)

[AzaTuR (Banned)]

I LOVE THIS....

1. Why are you here? Boredom, everyone here is semi-witty and funny. And I wuv you guys

2. Why do you post? Refer to question 1

3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? I think you have to learn how it works around here. And be a consistent poster for at least 2 years. I don't feel accepted, yet, but I will. Eventually... What I don't like is the hazing new members get, but I do enjoy trolling 'em. We have all been through it and new members might not know that we are just joking. I use to post everywhere but in ST. I would always linger and see you guys post. I thought y'all were just *******s but then I learned that y'all are really just *******s....

4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? Yes. Maybe not the best poster but I do contribute.

5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? A LOT. Geeze, I would have to say at least 4 look at random ****. I don't party on the weekends like I use to, so even longer on weekend evening.

6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? Some what. If my friends saw the party pictures I post or if hot girls I hung out with saw the pictures I posted of 'em they would definitely call me a douche bag. Example: I was trolling the "Most Pretty Teen Contest" and my friends were messaging me asking wtf I was doing. One friend even called me.

7. Are you a member of another internet forum? I am members of other forums, but I don't post nearly as much as I do here.

8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? Any thread where I get to troll or prove to y'all how cool I am in real life.

9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? Nope, I wish I did. If you guys want to add me on facebook please message me

10. How old are you? 21, I use to get wasted a lot and party a lot. Now I just do stuff I can't mention on here and stay at home.

[no_caffeine]

1. Why are you here? Where am I, I just clicked a link..
2. Why do you post? For the lulz
3. In your opinion, what does it take for a member to be accepted into the group? Providing legitimate knowledge in areas that you're knowledgeable
4. Do you feel that you are a contributing member to the group? If I want to be , generally no
5. On average, how many hours per day do you spend in ST? <1
6. Would you feel embarrassed if someone not involved in ST read your posts? Nope
7. Are you a member of another internet forum? NASIOC, RS25, R3VLimited, ectect
8. Are there certain topics (threads) that you prefer to post in? Hockey, Photography, Subaru
9. Do you interact with other members of ST outside of ST (i.e. in person or other social media)? I cook meth with AdrenalineJunkee
10. How old are you? 22

[General_MacArthur]

**** the Bruins.

Red Wings or bust.