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POLL: "How healthy is it in here, and why are you here?"
100% normal to be here.
31
20.3%
80% healthy in here, I guess.
1
0.7%
70% healthy but a waste of time.
6
3.9%
60% “ok” and sometimes I read something useful.
6
3.9%
55% = it’s ok if you link to cameras somehow.
2
1.3%
50% = maybe it’s ok, but I feel guilty in here.
1
0.7%
30% = nope! Get out and do something useful.
2
1.3%
20% NO! It’s a sign of deprivation.
0
0%
10% YOU SO BAD I KICK YO BUTT OUTTA HERE!
0
0%
1% Everyone in here needs psychiatric help.
8
5.2%
I’m here to avoid newbs asking repeat questions.
9
5.9%
I’m here because I own everything.
3
2%
I’m here to chase guys/girls (eugh!)
0
0%
I’m here because I’ve too much talent to post pictures.
4
2.6%
I’m here because I need to talk.
4
2.6%
I’m here because work sucks.
10
6.5%
I’m here because I want a new title from the TF.
4
2.6%
I’m here as a spy from Noink-land (maybe even, I'm called Ken!).
2
1.3%
I’m here as a spy from Canon...as if!!!!
2
1.3%
I’m here as a Mod, ‘cos I have to be…and you all drive me nuts!
2
1.3%
I’m here to insult people - especially Skygod44!
1
0.7%
I’m here to praise the worthy - but NEVER Skygod44!!!
1
0.7%
I’m here as it helps me NOT buy new gear.
3
2%
I’m here because it’s more entertaining than cable.
24
15.7%
A.N.Other reason…see my post.
3
2%
I'm trying to avoid the Ninja.
14
9.2%
I'm too lazy to take photos
4
2.6%
I'm not intelligent enough to talk about photography, so I'll just talk about meaningless crap instead
6
3.9%

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Is it "ok" to be in the POTN lounge, and, why are you here?

 
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Jun 28, 2009 22:14 |  #1

Recently I find myself drawn more and more to the POTN lounge.
Are you the same?
Why are you in here?
Is it "normal & healthy behaviour" to enjoy peeking in the lounge?
What do you think?

Fill in the poll (not "pole", Oh Stealthy One!) and see what your fellow POTNers feel about it....


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Jun 28, 2009 22:31 |  #2

I forgot to add why I'm "drawn" here....

It's mainly because:
I wish noobs would search the threads properly.
I don't want to keep seeing great pics taken with lenses I don't own!
The "regulars" in here are fun to chat to about all sorts of things, a lot of it useful in many ways.
And, work sucks at the moment....
:rolleyes:
What about you?


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Jun 28, 2009 22:37 as a reply to  @ skygod44's post |  #3

Honestly, I rarely know what section I am in, as I use the 'New Posts' function after I have checked my subscriptions. Only when I respond do I look to see what sub-forum I am in, and some of the times, not even then! In light of that fact, where the heck am I???


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Jun 28, 2009 22:39 as a reply to  @ Duncan Frenz's post |  #4

1% Everyone in here needs psychiatric help.

You're all sick, and you know it.

:p




  
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Jun 28, 2009 22:40 |  #5

Duncan Frenz wrote in post #8192117 (external link)
Honestly, I rarely know what section I am in, as I use the 'New Posts' function after I have checked my subscriptions. Only when I respond do I look to see what sub-forum I am in, and some of the times, not even then! In light of that fact, where the heck am I???

You're in the lounge, Duncan!

But if you're not sure how/why, then you're clearly not being "drawn" here....yet.
;)


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Jun 28, 2009 22:40 |  #6
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Most of the other forums are repeat, it's more relaxing here.


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Jun 28, 2009 22:42 |  #7

skygod44 wrote in post #8192131 (external link)
You're in the lounge, Duncan!

But if you're not sure how/why, then you're clearly not being "drawn" here....yet.
;)

Hmmm... So this is akin to a black hole phenomenon? Even light and rumor cannot escape?


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Jun 28, 2009 22:42 |  #8

Lazuka wrote in post #8192133 (external link)
Most of the other forums are repeat, it's more relaxing here.

Hmm...that's certainly part of my take on things.


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Jun 28, 2009 22:44 |  #9

Duncan Frenz wrote in post #8192143 (external link)
Hmmm... So this is akin to a black hole phenomenon? Even light and rumor cannot escape?

Exactly!!!

Which is kinda scary, if you've ever seen the movie of the same name - which, btw, was shot using Canon lenses.
:D


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Jun 28, 2009 22:51 |  #10

skygod44 wrote in post #8192152 (external link)
Exactly!!!

Which is kinda scary, if you've ever seen the movie of the same name - which, btw, was shot using Canon lenses.
:D

I agree about the repeat theme in some of the other forums... I mean, how many times do we need to see or hear about the EF-1200L? I might buy the darn thing just so we don't get another post like somebody just caught 'Lucky' from the Lucky Charms box!

I did see the movie, BTW. I thought Panavision had the cinema cameras all sewn up until recently.


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Jun 28, 2009 22:54 |  #11

You forgot "I'm here to catch cougars" lol


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Jun 28, 2009 23:30 |  #12

canonnoob wrote in post #8192188 (external link)
You forgot "I'm here to catch cougars" lol

Nope...

I’m here to chase guys/girls (eugh!)

Chasing (or being chased by) 'experienced" women still counts, regardless of the cute name you give them.

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Jun 28, 2009 23:41 |  #13

I like talking to like-minded people. I don't have any photographer friends in real life, so I come here to get my nerd on. And people here are RIDICULOUSLY fun/hilarious. I'm always laughing when I read through posts!

Question: Dave, when did you get the extension to your title?


Edit: No one in their right mind would come here to avoid the Ninja. He is all around us.


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Jun 29, 2009 00:41 |  #14

Cdeming wrote in post #8192361 (external link)
Edit: No one in their right mind would come here to avoid the Ninja. He is all around us.

Coming here to avoid the Ninja is like taking a time machine to medieval Europe to avoid the Black Plague!

I come here because I love nonsense.




  
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Jun 29, 2009 01:38 |  #15

Duncan Frenz wrote in post #8192177 (external link)
...I thought Panavision had the cinema cameras all sewn up until recently.

They did....it was a joke "link to cameras somehow".

canonnoob wrote in post #8192188 (external link)
You forgot "I'm here to catch cougars" lol

If there's a mod watching, please feel free to add Dave's suggestion.

mbellot wrote in post #8192327 (external link)
Nope...chasing (or being chased by) 'experienced" women still counts, regardless of the cute name you give them. ;)

Anyone ever see, "In praise of older women". It's a "slightly" naughty movie which made me sit up and think when I was about 16.....when I then dated a 29 year-old! Yowzer!

Cdeming wrote in post #8192361 (external link)
I like talking to like-minded people. I don't have any photographer friends in real life

You do realise we're all "real" people don't you?
And is "getting a nerd on" similar to "getting a **** on?"
[Wonder why that word was edited out?]
;)

20droger wrote in post #8192572 (external link)
...I come here because I love nonsense.

SEE?!?!?? ROGER LOVES ME! HE JUST SAID SO!


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