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AreaCode707

Lifer
Sep 21, 2001
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I didn't even come here for help or to goof off, merely out of curiousity to see what my then-boyfriend was doing. And here I've wound up with a couple of unexpected best friends (some "7\/\/33d" from Ohio and some nobody, to be more specific). Whether I stick around AT or not, I've made several lasting connections, and those two are just the strongest of the bunch.

Have you guys gotten anything unexpected out of your involvement with this site? Things you wouldn't have expected to encounter on the internet, of all places? Things you can't quite explain to your family and real life friends so that they understand? :)
 
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Ryan

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
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I have learned almost EVERYTHING i know about computers fom AT :) I like being able to talk about anything on my mind an know that I will get a response from someone, and usually have a good discussion about it :)
 
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Barnaby W. Füi

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Aug 14, 2001
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No, I just got sucked into an "interesting" place, and have gotten some good deals in FS/FT.

Well... perhaps. I have had the pleasure of somewhat getting to know (not personally - but in a way related to the given subject) some people in the OS forum and software/programming/whatever forum.
 
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Marshallj

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Mar 26, 2003
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It made me realize exactly why adults used to get mad at me for trying to argue with them when I was 16. It's one of those things where you just don't truly understand until you get there.

But there is hope, I've met some young people who are much easier to get along with than I was at that age.
 
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AzNmAnJLH

Golden Member
Feb 26, 2002
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AT has been a great resource including toms hardware... while atot just wasted my time but i like it
 
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Walleye

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Dec 1, 2002
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Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
Originally posted by: BingBongWongFooey
Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
I learned how to debate. :)
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STFU, you're wrong!
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Well, I would be wrong, if I agreed with you.
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such skill and talent you guys have. i too learned to debate, but obviously not to the skill u 2 have.

i bow to you masters :p
 
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AkumaX

Lifer
Apr 20, 2000
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i didn't expect it to encompass a large part of my life and degrade my academic life at the same time
 
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Barnaby W. Füi

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Aug 14, 2001
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Originally posted by: AkumaX
i didn't expect it to encompass a large part of my life
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Hm... you are right. I left atot a long time ago (like winter 2001/2002), came back this winter, I think I should depart again. It honestly is a time-stealer, and the last thing I need is to spend even more time with computers vs. people, I'm a weirdo hermit as it is :-/
 
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Willoughbyva

Diamond Member
Sep 26, 2001
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I like the forums related to technical support, operating systems, and general hardware. That was where I got a lot of good information and I also try to help people out if I can. However I spend the majority of my time reading OT. I live in an area where there is never anything going on and it is nice to come here and read what others are doing, or what is happening in their lives/world events. I find it keeps my mind engaged and I learn things along the way. It has been a pretty good experience.
 
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rgwalt

Diamond Member
Apr 22, 2000
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I've learned a lot of random things here. I've received and given the occasional bit of help. I've used FS/FT to get and give some good deals on hardware, software, and video games. I've saved a bundle on various deals thanks to the Ferengi in the HD forum. While I haven't made any "best friends", I've had the chance to interact with several really cool and interesting people. I've been exposed to some very interesting view points, and some of these have helped change my outlook on life and politics (scary, I know). AT also keeps me up to date on breaking news. I had no idea that anything had happened on 9/11 until I checked the forums before going in for class. Mainly though, it has been great for some laughs.

Ryan
 
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wicktron

Platinum Member
Aug 15, 2002
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I didn't expect there to be such a lack of hot women...
Who am I kidding? I expected that :D
 
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gwlam12

Diamond Member
Apr 4, 2001
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nope, i just get annoyed at a bunch of people in hot deals and fs/t and in OT. thus, that is why i have my 3.18 user rating.
 
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Xionide

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Apr 20, 2002
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Originally posted by: Marshallj
It made me realize exactly why adults used to get mad at me for trying to argue with them when I was 16. It's one of those things where you just don't truly understand until you get there.

But there is hope, I've met some young people who are much easier to get along with than I was at that age.
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You have met a couple whipper snappers who dont talk back. Like there supposed to
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Originally posted by: Marshallj
Back in my day kids were good for 3 things. 1. Beating 2.working 3.shutin up. yep dems were the good old days
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