Questions about GTP members.

[Turbo Lag]

Wow after reading heaps of responces on this thread, i noticed not many people talk to other GTP members outside of GTP. I thought everyone else here kept good contact with members out of GTP.

 

[kikie]

Wow after reading heaps of responces on this thread, i noticed not many people talk to other GTP members outside of GTP. I thought everyone else here kept good contact with members out of GTP.

I thought so too.

 

[McLaren]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

I suppose you could call them e-friends.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

Out of all of them, I think I usually read what JohnBM has to say. He's got a good insight on almost all subjects. Really lets his thoughts out. 👍

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

Unless I wish to ask them something, no.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

No. I remember when they bring something personal up, but I never go looking for it. Not my business.

* Would you like to meet certain members? Thanks to LdS to point out my mistake.

I suppose. There's a lot of European members I'd like to meet.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

No. If I did, it's because we just wanted to chat, not because either of us thought the other was interesting.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

There's a lot of members I respect, and I'm a bit jealous of Doug.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

There used to be, but they got banned for obvious reasons.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

If I'm asking them a question, yes. Otherwise, no.

* Do you like certain members because they're decend posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?

Because they're good posters.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?

I read everyone's posts the same way.

 

[Wenders]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

I haven't really made any of my own friends, I just stole Jack's.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

I probably take more notice of particular peoples post because they don't talk crap or usually have interesting or funny things to say but I don't always read their posts just cos they posted.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

Don't really take much notice of who is online.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.

* Would you like to meet certain members?

Well I am meeting Blake, Matt and Emily at christmas time. If I ever won the lotto I'd love to jump on a plane with Jack and go to UKGTP.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

I have persanal contact with Jack, I usually stick to talking to him through MSN, much easier than getting up off my butt and walking up the hallway.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

There are quite a few members I respect and jealous of no one.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

Most definately

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

No, if I wanted an answer from a certain member I'd PM them.

* Do you like certain members because they're decent posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?

I like certain members cos they make interesting or funny posts.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?

Nah. I just read posts that are in threads that interest me.

 

[BigdaddyGT]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

I have met a lot of people I admire, however I don't know if they look at me as a friend, too.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

Yes, there are a lot of intelligent people here at GTplanet.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

Not normally, but I have done it in the past.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

Yes. I do like to know about others, that these are REAL people from all over the world

* Would you like to meet certain members? Thanks to LdS to point out my mistake.

Some, maybe.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

No, I have signed up for AIM but I never use it.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

I respect a lot of the members, as I can't think of anyone I am better than. Never jealous, though. I understand I must create my own name and reputation.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

Sometimes there are posts that don't make sense...

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

Like I said before, not normally, but it happens from time-to-time.

* Do you like certain members because they're decend posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?

Yes, definately.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?

There are so many people from around the world, I like to meet others from different countries, but I am happy to see there are a few from the US, and even heaven forbid! NJ!

Well, that's all folks. Hope you all enjoy this thread.

I did.

 

[superberkut]

I believed I asked some of these question before, 2 y.o. in a thread. A lot off people answered these question only with "yes" and "no". It was my intention to get more detailed answers. So I've decided to create a thread and ask these questions again, in the hope that I get more than just "yes" and "no".

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

* Would you like to meet certain members? Thanks to LdS to point out my mistake.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

* Do you like certain members because they're decend posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?

Well, that's all folks. Hope you all enjoy this thread.



[edit] I keep updating the questions. The more I read them, the more stupid mistakes (spelling) I find.


*If you have questions of your own, don't hesitate to ask.*

1. Sadly, no, not really.

2. Probably either Famine, Scaff, Wolfe, Wenders, Parnelli Bone, or sucahyo.

3. Either the moderators (it would not be great if one of them took an extended hiatus) or Parnelli Bone, as we have at least one thing in common with tastes in automobiles. Also, I expect Pako to be on, as I see him in every forum.

4. You can DO that?

5. Sure. I'd like to see most members who post in the GT game forums, as well as the team of moderators that run it.

6. No, as I do not have the means to do so.

7. Moderators, Parnelli Bone, sucahyo, Stig22121 (whatever the number order is) and John BM01, as all have worked hard at providing an excellent website, great tips, and even some humour.

8. I can't stand... actually *click* banned members who don't know when to stop. I am also jealous of, if anything, members with a title under their name.

9. Probably Parnelli Bone, as he has all sorts of interesting things to say regarding older cars. (Copy into #10)

10. Well, Digital-Nitrate gave me a compliment on "how recaptured the beauty of [the 1000 Miles! race]". I will never forget that. S/He (sorry, I have no idea on gender) is also a good poster.

11. I have no choice in my opinion, as I do not know of many other Canadians other than Bubble Bunny.

(I did enjoy this thread as well)

 

[Wolfe]

Is that wink meant for me?

No, not at all. You're a great GTPlanet member and a great guy, kikie. Don't let anyone or anything convince you otherwise. 👍

 

[Greycap]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

Yes, maybe half a dozen good ones.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

Yes. To name a few... Dark Elite, Famine, Scaff, Specialized (only an alphabetical order).

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

Not really, but of course it'a always a plus if that happens.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

I'm not THAT much of a peeper.

* Would you like to meet certain members?

Definitely, and probably will meet at least one of them sooner or later. The others are pretty much out of question thanks to geographical problems.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

Not because I think they're interesting, but because I have something to say to them. Sometimes the messaging just continues and continues.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

I respect everyone who really makes a contribution by their posting. Jealous, no.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

Yes. I'm not going to mention any names.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

It depends on the thread.

* Do you like certain members because they're decend posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?

Yes. See question #2 and exclude the mods.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner"?

Well, thanks to my current situation I read them a lot but it doesn't really matter where the poster is from.

Good questions! 👍

 

[High-Test]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

I'd like to think so. Only a couple, and I don't see either of them around much. Where did RollAzn go?

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

If I happen upon their post, yes. I always get a kick out of the banter between YSSMAN, Doug, Joey and Toronado in the automotive forums.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

No, not really.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

Nope.

* Would you like to meet certain members? Thanks to LdS to point out my mistake.

A few. I would still like to know if famine really is Ken Jennings.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

No, not really.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

Yes. I have respect for several people here, and I'm still jealous of .star. , because his SC still runs.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

Young_Warrior. but he's gone. And Poverty, he's gone too. Poverty really reminded me of Young_Warrior for some odd reason.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

Only when it involves W124 info. Then I'm counting on land sea air or neanderthal to happen upon it.

* Do you like certain members because they're decent posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?

Hmm.. A few.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?

No, I read everyone's all the same, regardless of where they're from.

 

[Gil]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

In the five years I've been here there are 10 or 20 people that I would stand to a pint, if we got together. More if you count the people that don't come around much anymore, like Loud Music, Rumple Foreskin, Tatinee, Bird2Rock, Boombexus, Old Geezer (aka Uncle Bob) and some others...

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

Yes, Duke, Der Alta, Sukerkin, Famine, Sage, Boombexus, the list goes on...

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

Not so much anymore. I scroll thru the top 100 posts, check the stuff I wrote, and maybe hit the premium forum.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?
Either that or because I think they're noobs and don't get the AUP.

* Would you like to meet certain members?

See my first answer.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

I talk privately with some of the old timers. Via PM's and private rooms here

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

Quite a few. Pako has GAS and is aquiring. Duke and Jordan have cool rides. DA and MR P always outdrive me in any GT game, by SECONDS per lap.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

I have actually used the block feature for only one member. It was years ago, and he was a total Asshat.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

On occasion I hope to see certain people see and answer my posts. Some of the people I was thinking about in my first answer, and the "Grandmasters" though only two of the four of us are still here a lot.

* Do you like certain members because they're decent posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?
I try to get along with just about everyone. And I'll "defend" my friends fiercely.
I have pretty much given up thread wars with obvious asshats. Though, that wasn't always the case.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner"?
It's one planet and we're all on it. Ethnocentrism is for other folks.

 

[kikie]

No, not at all. You're a great GTPlanet member and a great guy, kikie. Don't let anyone or anything convince you otherwise. 👍

Thank you very much Wolfe.

 

[kikie]

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

4. You can DO that?

Yes you can. Go to his name on the left, left ckick on his/her name and a window will pop up.



There you can choose what you want to find out about this person.

Oops , double post.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.
Yeah, there's a handful of people I talk to outside of the board (read: MSN).

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?
You could say that.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?
Not usually a concern.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?
Hardly do it, occasionally curious. I'll be honest; it's most often used to check the age of someone (annoying) .

* Would you like to meet certain members?
Have, and will do it again!

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.
Question? Answered before; MSN.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?
Jealous? It's an internet forum. Respect? Definitely.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.
Well, Poverty's gone... can't think of any more.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?
Limiting this to the photomode galleries... yeah, there's a few members' opinions I respect.

* Do you like certain members because they're decend posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?
I think everyone does that to a certain extent. I know Greycap was the first person to comment on my gallery when I started one, so it's always stuck with me.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?
It never really occurs to me.

 

[Danny]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.
Plenty. From all over the world!

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?
Again, there's load. The quality of posts in GTP is always very high.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?
Yeah, and it's usually the same people. On the flip side, there's a few people I'm happy to see are offline.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?
Yeah! I feel a bit sad but sometimes I enjoy finding out about the people I talk to a lot.

* Would you like to meet certain members?
Very much so. I'm afraid they might be disappointed though!

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.
Yeah. I'm more likely to PM someone who sounds like they'll enjoy a bit of banter.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?
Yes and yes. That's as far as I'll go there! However, I do very much respect kikie/C'est Moi for everything you've been through recently.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.
Yeah. There are some people who, for whatever reason I just skip their posts entirely. I'm sure there are people who do the same for my posts though.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?
Yeah, I'm always happy if certain people reply to a post I've made (Jon, Evan, James, DQ, Jackington etc etc).

* Do you like certain members because they're decent posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?
Of course! Everyone appreciates a compliment.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?
Nah, nationality has nothing to do with enjoyment of a post. Although I can relate more to UK users and their predicaments with laws.

 

[kikie]

*
* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?
Yes and yes. That's as far as I'll go there! However, I do very much respect kikie/C'est Moi for everything you've been through recently.

Thanks Danny for the support. Much appreciated.

 

[Blake]

Plenty. From all over the world!

No one is friends with you…

(tongue firmly in cheek)

 

[SkylineObsession]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.
I think so, haven't yet met anyone here in real life though (i don't think).

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?
No, usually only find out the poster after opening the topic.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?
No.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?
VERY rarely (if we are only talking about looking at peoples GTP profiles).

* Would you like to meet certain members?
Possibly, but i am really bad at making conversation in real life - i talk WAY less than i do on the net.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.
No.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?
Only those with a quality post icon, but i've made my views about this feature quite clear in the topic in Q&A i think.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.
No.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?
No.

* Do you like certain members because they're decend posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?
No real preference.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?
No.

FYI, but you probably already know, all of these questions you've listed are of the closed type (Yes or no). To get anything other than a yes or a no you need to ask open type questions.

i.e. * If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?
changed to * If you log on to GTP, what members are you expecting (hoping) to be online?

or

* Would you like to meet certain members?
* Why would you like to meet certain members?

But so far most people have put in detailed answers.

 

[kikie]

Maybe you're right but open questions are personal and not everybody wants to answer personal questions.

 

[Speedster502]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.
I've made plenty of friends, but have yet to have met them in real life.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?
Nope, I believe that most people are good poster's here, I've been on far worse forums.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?
Not really....

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?
No....

* Would you like to meet certain members?
There's quite a few actually some of the photomode people like Bram, NTX and Mog I think would be great to meet.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.
No...

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?
Not since I got Premium. Although I would want one of those "Quality Post" badges.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.
Erm.....No

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?
No...Anyone who replies to my post's I'm happy with.

* Do you like certain members because they're decent posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?
Some, not very many though. Often I like certain members for giving my tips and thing like that to improve my photomode skills.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?
No. Everyone should be treated equally no matter what there country or race.

 

[Gen.]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.

Yes, a few that I have some common interests.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?

The more of a good poster they are, the less chance of me reading them, when you think good posts, I think long written pretentious crap. Keep your stuff short for the love of god.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?

The ones I like to annoy.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?

No. Only if I find them hilarious to make fun of with my internet buddies. Like John. I look up his info all the time btw.

* Would you like to meet certain members? Thanks to LdS to point out my mistake.

Yes. Would love to get drunk with a few and have a good time.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.

Not because they are interesting, but more of, they are normal people and I can relate to them.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?

I am jealous of noone on the bloody internet with 20 thousand posts and waves it around like some kind of social status.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.

I hope they write stuff because I get to pick it apart.

*

If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?

I don't hope. I ask them directly.

* Do you like certain members because they're decend posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?

Decent posters as in, they write what they need to write, no essays? In that case, yes. I do.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?

O'DOYLE RULES.

 

[Venari]

* Since you became a member, did you make friends on GTP? Somebody you haven't met irl.
Yep. There are some good people here. And a donkey or two also. But that's the same everywhere.

* Are there members whose posts you always read because you think that he/she is a good poster?
Hmmm... no... at least, I don't look for them. But I do enjoy some posters' antics, be they bonkers or extremely sane and logical.

* If you log on to GTP, are you expecting (hoping) certain members to be online?
No, not really. My PC has given up running YahooIM, and I can't be arsed to fix it.

* Do you go and look up public (and personal) info from time to time about certain persons because you think they're cool?
Not for that reason, but otherwise yes, occasionally. It helps me rationalise my prejudices against people.

* Would you like to meet certain members?
Roll on 'The Ocho'. It's gonna be a blast.

* Do you have personal contact through messages with members, just because you think they're interesting.
Again yes, but not necessarily for that reason specifically.

* Are there members you respect and are a little bit jealous of?
Yes, no. Although TheCracker's Lotus 'Tina makes me a touch green.

* Are there members you can't stand and of whom you sometimes think: what the heck did he or she write down this time.
Yes. No further comment.

* If you made a post, do you hope to get an answer from a certain member?
Um... I'm sure this has happened, so yes. But not deliberately recently, I'm fairly sure. I'd PM them.

* Do you like certain members because they're decent posters or they gave you once a compliment you never forgot?
Hmmmm... well, I can't say yes or no. I'm not that fickle, really.

* Do you read the posts of your fellow countryman more than the posts from a "foreigner?
What's a foreigner? Come on guys, this is the internet. Like I know where you actually live? It's not that I don't care, it's just that it doesn't really matter.