NationStates Jolt Archive

Two questions I wondered about recently, and which I'm trying to get answered.

The first is: How many people are actually on NSG? How many Generalites are there?
For that I've got the poll. Please answer truthfully and don't use your puppets.

The second is: Why do you come to NSG? What does it give you?

I was wondering because I feel like I have a part of my personality that comes out on NSG but doesn't when I'm with real-life friends. I'm much more argumentative here, I'll jump out and have massive debates with people and so on.

In real life I'm much more agreeable. I suppose politics and economics rarely comes up as a topic with my mates, so that may play a role. But I seem much more confident simply typing stuff into a grey box than I am in real life when people say stuff I disagree with. Not that I agree with everything and just take it, but I'll often leave political arguments before they really start. It's almost as though this rabid libertarian unrelenting mind is socially unacceptable, so I keep it caged up.

So what does NSG give you that the real world doesn't?

What does NSG give me that the real world doesn't?

It's a place where I can really let off steam, as I have literally no way of doing so in the real world (save for riding my bike, though it's been too cold lately). I like to think of it as a release, with the occasional great thread that offers a nice pick-me-up.

Aside from that? Not much, really. I'm no less confident in reality than I am here... Though I know the right things to say, and when (I'm not going to start shit with people for next to no good reason). The person you see in this post is the person you'll see in reality.

I'm here all the time, but you wouldn't know it from my post count since I lurk somewhat, or at least I used to. I use NSG to debate things and be subsequently ignored or laughed at, and also just because you're all so awesome. :) It's where I can get social interaction outside of school, where the level of discourse is not up to the standards here anyway. :p

The regular opportunity to carry out thoughtful debates with intelligent people. And to learn things and develop my thinking.

I argue politics and philosophy at every opportunity in the real world, so it isn't that.

Edit: And this rabid unrelenting left-wing anarchist mind is also socially unacceptable, but it doesn't care. :)

The regular opportunity to carry out thoughtful debates with intelligent people. And to learn things and develop my thinking.

I argue politics and philosophy at every opportunity in the real world, so it isn't that.

Edit: And this rabid unrelenting left-wing anarchist mind is also socially unacceptable, but it doesn't care. :)

Quoted for truth, although I'd like to add in a part about being able to joke around with people, that's always fun too... and usually happens in smaller threads. Reading 100 pages to catch up is never fun :(

I'd like to add in a part about being able to joke around with people, that's always fun too

It is, but I do it much more in the real world than I do on NS.

I don't know why that is... perhaps it's because I avoid the spam threads (except when I realize dozens of pages in that I'm paying for all the drinks.)

I am here constantly, now.

I had a... break, with my old nation.

I'm here for the socialising, the funnies that I don't seem to be getting in real life anymore:(

On the internet people seem to like me better than in person, especially people I actually know in person. I'm more confident, have time to think and reply and there is just a range of stuff I can do here and on computers that I'd be stuck without. Also, sometimes for support I come here.

I'm on here every day. It's the only way I can debate with somebody at least halfway intelligent and spam with random people. :p

It's also the one place I feel I can be heard, spam or not. And where I feel that I can actually do something. :(

as long as i'm on here my lady know's were i'am
but i hoping the army will save me from here

Why we are here? To troll of course!

(sorry, but someone had to say it)

We're here because we're here because we're here because we're here

...I think thats a song.

Why do I NSG? (yes, NSG is also a verb :D) Because I am the NSA point agent tasked with monitoring un-American activities on this site.

But really, NSG is great. It has the elements of the good, the evil, the stupid, and the incompetent, all readily available for you at one spot. You can get into serious discourse about the most inane topic and get completely absurd about the most pressing matter of the day.

On top of that, I can recall at least eight distinctive essays I have written recently in which NSG was the prime muse for its thesis. I'm also blazing a different path then I had before, and it is intriguing to interact with people who don't lead hedonistic lifestyles.

The regular opportunity to carry out thoughtful debates with intelligent people. And to learn things and develop my thinking.

I argue politics and philosophy at every opportunity in the real world, so it isn't that.

Edit: And this rabid unrelenting left-wing anarchist mind is also socially unacceptable, but it doesn't care. :)

It's a pitty that half the people here aren't intelligent.

Why do I NSG? (yes, NSG is also a verb :D) Because I am the NSA point agent tasked with monitoring un-American activities on this site.. :eek: I violated the Patriot Act?! :eek:

But really, NSG is great. It has the elements of the good, the evil, the stupid, and the incompetent, all readily available for you at one spot. You can get into serious discourse about the most inane topic and get completely absurd about the most pressing matter of the day. :fluffle:

On top of that, I can recall at least eight distinctive essays I have written recently in which NSG was the prime muse for its thesis. I'm also blazing a different path then I had before, and it is intriguing to interact with people who don't lead hedonistic lifestyles. :D :fluffle:

It's a pitty that half the people here aren't intelligent.
Define "intelligence." *can't resist*

i'am all so taking down note's for when we take over the world ;)

i'am all so taking down note's for when we take over the world ;)

We're taking over the world? I thought we all agreed that there was no point in it because it sucked so much.

It's a pitty that half the people here aren't intelligent.

The proportions are much higher than among the general populace.

:eek: I violated the Patriot Act?! :eek:

:fluffle:

:D :fluffle:
The wha- oh yeah, that thing. I'm watching you... :D

I gave up on these forums after they murdered forum 7

It's also the one place I feel I can be heard, spam or not. And where I feel that I can actually do something. :(

I know that feeling.

We're taking over the world? I thought we all agreed that there was no point in it because it sucked so much.

we miss the email on that Australia to take over the world :D

It's a pitty that half the people here aren't intelligent.

The gates of the impenetrable fortresses that are their minds serve as an excellent testing ground for ones heavy weaponry.

we miss the email on that Australia to take over the world :D

Australia? I was talking about NSG...

Debating the shortcomings of Bush the Lesser. Until 9/11, I was rather ambivalent towards Bush, but since the decision to invade Iraq became a reality, I realized just how dangerous this man could be and ultimately has been. Not just dangerous to Americans but dangerous to the world.

He claimed to be a uniter, yet proved to be a divider. He tried to stake claims as a "compassionate conservative", and yet has proven to be an intolerant President, beholding only to his "base", and spending money like a drunken sailor.

I would like to have a dollar for everytime that I typed the name Bush here at NSG. I would have lots of money for sure.

Of course on the days that Bush wasn't a major focus of my derision, I have gone into the religious debates, upholding the firm belief that there is a God and I am not Him.

Often, one could find me debating the benefits of gun control and contesting any so called "benefits" for the death penalty.

Only lately have I been involved in debates with self labelled "feminists", who appear to have a latent hatred towards men or a serious desire to dominate them. Strange indeed.

And lastly, there is the goofy threads that generate a bit of good natured kibitzing. After all, life can be too serious at times and it certainly is good to kick back and relax.

Oh, and my New Years resolution is to retire from NSG, once my wife comes to Canada. She will be the focus of my day by day devotion and affection. Nothing personal against you wonderful people, but I look forward to that day. :)

I've said it before, I'll say it again.

I love you guys like a crackhead loves his pipe and for the same reasons.

Does anyone remember how they stumbled upon NSG?

We're taking over the world? I thought we all agreed that there was no point in it because it sucked so much.

But it sucks regardless of who owns it. Do it for the bragging rights.

I was here in an original guise about a year ago, but was deated due to inactivity.

It's doubtful that anyone remembers me, so I can start anew. NSG rarely fails to amuse me, even if I'm more lurker than poster. There's just something about shooting down religious fundamentalists that never goes out of style.

Australia? I was talking about NSG...

why you think i'am take note's ;)
some Nation's got to go

Trilby63;12125210']I've said it before, I'll say it again.

I love you guys like a crackhead loves his pipe and for the same reasons.

Does anyone remember how they stumbled upon NSG?

MY friend introduced me to Nationstates, and then I came to the general forum because I'm a sucker for general forums ;)

But it sucks regardless of who owns it. Do it for the bragging rights.

dam right
ha ha we rule you now :p

It's doubtful that anyone remembers me, so I can start anew. NSG rarely fails to amuse me, even if I'm more lurker than poster. There's just something about shooting down religious fundamentalists that never goes out of style.

Ahh, shooting fundies. Good times.

Trilby63;12125210']I've said it before, I'll say it again.

I love you guys like a crackhead loves his pipe and for the same reasons.

Does anyone remember how they stumbled upon NSG?

Quoted for truth.

I do, my brother was playing the game and at the time I did everything he did on the intertubes. I didn't know about the forum back then though. Forgot about it for a while then somehow stumbled back onto it and the forums.

The gates of the impenetrable fortresses that are their minds serve as an excellent testing ground for ones heavy weaponry.
Heavy weaponry? Literally? Or sonic weaponry, or MKULTA or what?

Trilby63;12125210']I've said it before, I'll say it again.

I love you guys like a crackhead loves his pipe and for the same reasons.

Does anyone remember how they stumbled upon NSG?

a dirty mag

a dirty mag

Oh yes, which one?

Heavy weaponry? Literally? Or sonic weaponry, or MKULTA or what?

I meant it figuratively, in a debating sense. I was going to include the term "pull out the big guns" but it didn't fit with the rest of it.

Trilby63;12125255']Oh yes, which one?

the picture or people
someone sent in a latter about NS

the picture or people
someone sent in a latter about NS

Really.. what kind of magazine was this?

Trilby63;12125280']Really.. what kind of magazine was this?

one with nude females

one with nude females
Penthouse?

dam right
ha ha we rule you now :p

:( I need to learn how to keep my big mouth shut.

one with nude females

Well yes.. obviously..

This letter.. It didn't explicitly describe a women being bent over a keyboard whilst she debated abortion with a nazi troll did it?

Penthouse?

the picture and people are two Australian Adult mag's

Trilby63;12125305']Well yes.. obviously..

This letter.. It didn't explicitly describe a women being bent over a keyboard whilst she debated abortion with a nazi troll did it?

:eek:

Odd.... :eek:

Trilby63;12125305']Well yes.. obviously..

This letter.. It didn't explicitly describe a women being bent over a keyboard whilst she debated abortion with a nazi troll did it?

er don't recall and don't ask me to check i got loads of them

:eek:

Odd.... :eek:

What? I didn't write it!

Well, I occasionally use this for political discussion, but I don't get involved in debates as often as I used to. My patience has worn thin with the ridiculous arguments and ignorance that often surface. It has gotten to the point where nothing would surprise me anymore and I have difficulty in some cases telling whether those spouting said arguments are trolling or actually honestly expressing themselves. I find that these are less prevalent in real-life, but of course that's because I don't tend to associate much with bigots or those without a clue in my day to day life, or at the very least avoid discussing politics with them. (Most of my friends fall into the latter and either haven't a clue or give two shits about politics, i've gotten my fill of debating from uni and political activity instead.)

So...I don't really know why i'm here then. I've met some pretty cool people, but I wouldn't have stuck around if there wasn't something else to keep me here. Maybe it's simply lack of anything better to do.

ok i found out about NS in February 13 2006 copy of People on page 30

ok i found out about NS in February 13 2006 copy of People on page 30
Since when is People a 'dirty magazine'? :confused:

EDIT: Never mind. Thank you, Wikipedia.

Since when is People a 'dirty magazine'? :confused:

EDIT: Never mind. Thank you, Wikipedia.

:D

[QUOTE=Neu Leonstein;12124969]

Why Are we on NSG?

To argue, debate, discuss and share our diffrent
economic, political and social views, to rule the world
our own way.

God knows why I spend hours on NSG on the weekends. I'm addicted. :(

what keeps me coming back is the nice selection of smart, interesting, and funny people from around the world. it's not quite as tight knit as other internet places i've been, so i haven't wound up with any people i consider fairly good friends who just happen to live in croatia here, but there are a number of people around that i would gladly buy a beer for if we ever were anywhere near the same location.

I'm just here to keep myself occupied whilst I wait ("never wait" is a motto of mine that I've decided to let slide a little this once) for everything to be sorted out before I complete my move to Los Angeles. I don't have much work at the moment because of the move and I only need to read a few bits and pieces and make a couple of calls a day. My wife is in America atm, so I need something to keep my mind busyish.

I'm sure the same old topics come up over and over again anyway so a couple of weeks of NSG is all I really want.

Two questions I wondered about recently, and which I'm trying to get answered.

The first is: How many people are actually on NSG? How many Generalites are there?
For that I've got the poll. Please answer truthfully and don't use your puppets.

The second is: Why do you come to NSG? What does it give you?

I was wondering because I feel like I have a part of my personality that comes out on NSG but doesn't when I'm with real-life friends. I'm much more argumentative here, I'll jump out and have massive debates with people and so on.

In real life I'm much more agreeable. I suppose politics and economics rarely comes up as a topic with my mates, so that may play a role. But I seem much more confident simply typing stuff into a grey box than I am in real life when people say stuff I disagree with. Not that I agree with everything and just take it, but I'll often leave political arguments before they really start. It's almost as though this rabid libertarian unrelenting mind is socially unacceptable, so I keep it caged up.

So what does NSG give you that the real world doesn't?

Friends. Here's looking at the Gabbly crowd: Kiryu-shi, Chandelier, the Metal Horde, all of you. It also gives me a place to blow off steam, which reality never lets me do, and a place to escape to. And I can talk to people, which is not very easy in real life.

Define "intelligence." *can't resist*

"If you want the meaning of life, look it up in the dictionary!"

I love that ad.

So what does NSG give you that the real world doesn't?
A good place to post Kari Byron pix.

Oh yeah ... LOADS of text references that i'm too inattentive to memorize accurately. Pix. WYTYG. Ruffy. The Spam Local 144.92.4574.
Smilies.
Escape.
...warm purple cloak.

So what does NSG give you that the real world doesn't?

Pedro The Forum Donkey. aka: ME!

I like NSG because there are so many interesting people here.

Pedro The Forum Donkey. aka: ME!

This forum gives you yourself... but the real world doesn't?

This forum gives you yourself... but the real world doesn't?

Only in small doses.

But mostly I was answering for the masses.

:D

I come here for the tacos. :)

I come here for the tacos. :)

*gives taco*

*gives taco*

Yay! *eats taco*

Well, I first came here with the foolish notion that someone here could help me buy some more weed...

I was here in an original guise about a year ago, but was deated due to inactivity.
I remember Funky Beat.

I remember Funky Beat.

I don't.

It's the "I'm bored and there might be some entertainment in NSG" forum thing for me.

Pedro The Forum Donkey. aka: ME!

any relation to pablo the squirrel?

any relation to pablo the squirrel?
That's what I keep asking. :confused:

I'm here every other day, on average, although I become a hardcore generalite in holiday periods. My reason? Preston, my home town, is a shit hole. I need to be back at university.

I used to be on here all day everyday, but now as work doesn't allow me access to the internet my usage has been drastically reduced.

I came (and still do) for differing viewpoints, good arguments, refining my arguing style and substance (and I feel it has been of great benefit to me) and up to date news, events and insights into other states internal machinations.

Thanks to the skilled debators from all sides for that, from Europe, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, home and elsewhere. :)

I'm on here usually everyday. I'm on when I'm not out at school or working. NSG just attracted me because the humour the people have on here seem to have the same humour as my real life friends. Also its a nice place to debate and I feel I've made friends here. So yeah thats about it.

I'm here almost everyday, but I picked the second option as I'm not here all the time. (see my post count for proof.) With that said, I enjoy NSG because I like to argue, and this place gives me a forum on which to do it.
Also, there is occasionally something funny or insightful, and that's nice, too.

The ease of finding a good argument on politics, as well as generally chatting to people from all over the place draws me in.

Super crazyness is what keeps me here.

Pedro The Forum Donkey. aka: ME!

I can't figure out who you are. Are you Kervoskia, by any chance? Perhaps Liberated New Ireland? MTAE, even? (just kidding, I know you're not MTAE!) Gravlen? Plutonian? Smunkee? Ifreann? Eutrusca? (I know the last three are just as probable as MTAE, but :p)

WHO THE EFF ARE YOU!?!?!?!!? :mad:

A couple of reasons:
1) I'm generally bored
2) I like talking to people about inane subjects
3) Some of you lot are interesting people and good to talk to

I'm putting off leaving until I'll be missed when I do. I might add I find the company, and the people, bloody interesting, periodically hilarious, and perenially illuminating.