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JMRazor
Baiting Guru
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Posts: 7103
Location: Yes
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:16 pm |
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Yeah, time off is essential. I disappeared for the month of November, 2007 and thought I was done with Eater (it had something to do with the frustration of the DOS attacks I must admit). Then I logged back on, started laughing at some of the great baits, and cringing at posts by Breadcrumb, Radden and the like -- and boom -- just like old times.
But I think surpassing the two year mark (as I approach it) sort of indicates whether Eater is a passing fad or more of a "way of life". |
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CrimsonSapien
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 22 Jun 2004
Posts: 763
Location: Baiting lads...
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:16 pm |
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I disappeared for about a year and half, I simply had no time to devote to the site and the community like I wanted to. I did bait some on my own while I was gone, but they were short lived baits due to my lack of time. In retrospect I am glad I took some time off, it helped me to see the forum and its members in a new light. Firehouse pretty much summed it up on what normally happens though. |
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luckey
Moderator
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 5672
Location: Check the lost and found
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:17 pm |
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Mugatu: What were you doing before you started baiting?
Are they all wondering whatever happened to you over at the American Idol Fans forum? |
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SlapHappy
Baiting Guru
Joined: 15 May 2006
Posts: 9612
Location: Floating up and down with happiness.
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:58 pm |
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I think RL is the biggest killer. And then, memories fade, and the lost ones forget the URL.
Alot of our baiters dropped out during the attacks last Fall, and never made it back here. It was for a time a little frustrating. But we've got a boatload of eager n00bs taking up their swords, so the future of this site still looks good to me. Until something funnier comes along, I'm staying right here, and going for 3,000 posts. |
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jojobean
Baiting Guru
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
Posts: 7586
Location: YOU WILL DRINK YOUR URINE IN A COMERCIAL BUS
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:08 pm |
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I'll echo that burnout thing. When people first start they are really pumped about everything. They start up 20 baits. But after a while, it gets tiring. The thrill fades. Business, pleasure, family, etc. get in the way, so to speak. Right now, I am only running two or three baits. I had to really take some time to just slow down. It gets to be a bit much. These baits will run out soon and I think I will be refreshed soon enough to start back with some new baits. Since the beginning of the new year I have been very reserved with my baits, only running a couple. I have been posting a lot here in the meantime in the Baiting Help Forum. Okay, mostly just in the General Chat. Okay, mostly just in the PWT. But I'm lovable and charming so that's no issue. |
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Mugatu
** Retired **
Joined: 13 May 2007
Posts: 3773
Location: The star of India
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:11 pm |
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@ Luckey.. the first forum I ever frequented was related to my job, it was great fun for about two years. Something happened to it roundabout last summer though, and there seemed to be an influx of bigoted racist new people.. a couple of the Mods didn't seem to mind this, and the site has now degenerated into some sort of anti-muslim moaning shop about the state of the nation and "all these bleedin immigrants". It turned my stomach frankly, it was like being forced to read Richard Littlejohn's column in the Sun, day in and day out.
I guess the flavour of forums changes and evolves (or devolves in that case), which I do understand.
I was a member here by last summer when I drifted away from the other place, and I decided to make this my main focus. I feel really at home here.
I suppose that when I posted this I was a little saddened to be reminded that none of us are here forever. |
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Ima Baeder
Baiting Guru
Joined: 03 May 2007
Posts: 18313
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:13 pm |
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I have logged in here almost every day since I've joined and I'm never leaving.
I have hit a bit of a lull with baiting, but haven't stopped, just slowed down. Like Jojo, I have used the PWT for it's intended purpose: R and R.
I'm still baiting and doing other stuff to fight AFF and don't see myself dropping it any time soon. |
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YeaWhatever
Baiting Guru
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Posts: 4188
Location: Secret Lair
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:19 pm |
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I am still baiting but I must admit, I find it rather dull lately unless I have some dumb-ass ready to travel again. For me, the whole baiting thing peaked during the Skeleton Coast bait. That was sort of a tough act to follow. And the only thing that still makes me laugh is when I read my hate mail that I STILL get as a result of the Darfur bait.
I have never done a romance bait. Maybe I will try one of those out to keep things interesting, but if I do, I want to bait an actual person, not one of those bots. |
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luckey
Moderator
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 5672
Location: Check the lost and found
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:21 pm |
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Mugatu: So wait, does that mean you work for American Idol?
I hear what you're saying. There are a bunch of people here that I really love to read. (Hi Ima!) Eater dies a little when people like that move on. But then a few new quality members show up, and there's new life. For the record, I'm glad you're here! |
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Mugatu
** Retired **
Joined: 13 May 2007
Posts: 3773
Location: The star of India
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:30 pm |
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^^ Bless you.
I do in fact work for American Idol yes. My trousers are up around my nipples, and that Paula Abdul is a terrible racist. I had to move on. |
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Chibuike
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
Posts: 693
Location: My corner of the world...
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:52 pm |
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As with any obsession you sometimes have to step back and wonder why you are doing it. I think the attraction to scam baiting is that you are anonymous and get to play out different fantasy roles plus you waste a lot of the lad�s time. On, the down side it can become an addiction so occasionally I go through the "12 step program"; stop to do other things in my life and choose to be a selective baiter. Interestly enough my fellow scam baiters understand the need we have to do this and so the camaraderie is appreciated. My friends just don't understand even though some of them have been scammed. I am glad you brought this discussion up. |
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Slightlyoutofit
Baiting Guru
Joined: 13 Feb 2007
Posts: 14310
Location: Foraging for Nuts.
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:03 pm |
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I think a lot of people take a break and then return. I first joined Eater in late 2004/early 2005 but took a year off because of my business.
On returning, I've found myself much more involved than I used to be so maybe there is a silver lining.
I often wonder how long I'll stick around this time, but I've got to admit, I'm having way too much fun to quit in the forseeable future. |
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Phisher Price
419Eater is my life
Joined: 27 May 2005
Posts: 313
Location: Nikki Nakki Noo Noo Town
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:56 pm |
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I forgot all about Eater, had other things to do like, well, getting a job and stuff ! |
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jojobean
Baiting Guru
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
Posts: 7586
Location: YOU WILL DRINK YOUR URINE IN A COMERCIAL BUS
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:57 pm |
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^^^^
There is someone I haven't seen in a while! He comes back without his Charlotte Church avatar too. Good to see you back Phisher! |
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sheila_blyge
Master Baiter
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
Posts: 219
Location: Doing my worst with NN to a tied up JM under the watchful eye of the Teacup!
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:14 pm |
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I had to take time out for a lot of last year due to RL... but still kept in touch with a couple of other members who I'd like to consider as friends now.
The problem I find with Eater is that it can become a compulsion, and as such a huge time soak! That's just my addictive personality showing through, but I know that if I HAVE to do other stuff, then I just have to step away from the forum completely.
For the moment I'm back, and really enjoying reading both the silliness that always goes on, and the ever-entertaining baits. |
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Rodus
Baiting Guru
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
Posts: 3685
Location: Back under the cold shower
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:18 pm |
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I still get the same buzz out of baiting I got when I first started. If I find things dull then I can try new twists, characters etc as my imagination is the only barrier. Like Ima, I'm on here virtually every day, suppose it's cos I sort of like you guys. |
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Hekate
Elite Baiter
Joined: 08 Aug 2005
Posts: 1338
Location: Scotland, UK
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:10 pm |
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Even if I'm not actually posting stuff, I usually log in at least 2 days a week to read stuff. Let's face it, it's better than the nonsense that's on the telly most nights! |
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Stargate
Baiting Guru
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
Posts: 2301
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:17 pm |
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I was cancelled by the Sci-Fi channel after my 10th season. |
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Tsnerd
Not quite a Newb
Joined: 14 Jul 2005
Posts: 41
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:22 pm |
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I tend to think of Eater as this weird social club thing where we screw with criminals and anybody that really sticks around is a highly intelligent, but unrepentant smartasses...or a lawyer.
A social club that sees lots of traffic- people wander in, stick around, wander out, make friends, troll, do goofy crap while drinking, and a place where the older members all gather in front of the fireplace (PWT) to relax a bit while the younger ones run back and forth.
edit: probably a really goofy analogy.
Yet another edit: added that missing 'es'. |
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kleindoofy
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Joined: 24 Oct 2004
Posts: 6248
Location: Europe
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:30 pm |
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Tsnerd wrote: |
... unrepentant smartass ... |
No.
Really?
Who?
Unrepentant smartasses shoud repent quickly. It's not fluffy. |
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jojobean
Baiting Guru
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
Posts: 7586
Location: YOU WILL DRINK YOUR URINE IN A COMERCIAL BUS
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:32 pm |
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Please God, don't let anyone think that I am one of the lawyers! |
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Omar Edo-Abeche
Adamu Lagos-Abeche
Emi - S Africa-Egypt-Sudan 10k miles
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Kevin Accra- BF x2, Togo x2, Kumasi x3, Bolgatanga, Benin City, Tamale x2 5k miles x 6
Kenny 3k miles- dont f*ck me up about the payment plz. i have a policy about that. I JUST GOT A SMALL GOAT TODAY AND ITS IN MY HOUSE NOW. i lobve the goat.
Ben 2.5k miles
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bombardier
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Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 2021
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:03 pm |
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Phisher Price
419Eater is my life
Joined: 27 May 2005
Posts: 313
Location: Nikki Nakki Noo Noo Town
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:07 pm |
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jojobean, I changed back my AV because, well, I didn't really like that Jenny whatshername one, so back to good old Charlotte! |
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lotta
Baiting Guru
Joined: 08 Jun 2005
Posts: 13613
Location: 2 Speckled Cct Springfield Lakes QLD 4300
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:24 pm |
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Welcome back, Phisher |
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JMRazor
Baiting Guru
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Posts: 7103
Location: Yes
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Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:08 am |
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jojobean wrote: |
Please God, don't let anyone think that I am one of the lawyers! |
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