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07-15-2011, 02:50 AM
Oh... But that will be a fun vacation won't it? It'll suck that you'll miss him so much, but maybe you can focus on all the fun things you'll do instead? That helps me when I start missing someone.
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sweet_serender159
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07-15-2011, 02:52 AM
well I'm going to see family so yeah it will be fun hahahaha
but yeah it will still suck
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07-15-2011, 08:41 AM
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Haha, no worries about that! XD
<3 That's always so nice. My best friend isn't always around a lot anymore but we're very close as well.
Oh... See, I guess my problem was that the people I used to give my everything for were never happy because of it... They just took and took and took and never seemed to realize all the things I was really doing for them... I didn't get a lot of smiles from them and I think that might have discouraged me a little. My friends now though, I love helping them because I know that it makes them happier. It's taken me a long time to find people that are actually grateful for help and support...
It's always nice to find some place that suits your needs. <3 Too many people get stuck in areas that they're miserable in and I always feel sorry for them. Things are much better if you can find somewhere to be happy and thrive.
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Ottersaurus: Yeah my best friend is back home in slovakia at the moment an will be till late august, I miss her really bad and it doesn't seem like we only saw each other three weeks ago...and it sucks because she comes back just a few days after my 18th birthday and I really wanted to celebrate it with her. But I guess it will be special anyway because we're going to celebrate when she gets back just us two so I guess that will be much more special than her simply coming to my party.
Yeah it can be like that sometimes, that you don't realise what you have until you've lost it, and I do try to step back at those times just a little bit, i've done that recently with one of my close friends and now he seems to understand and things are cool again but mostly when something like that happens I just let our friendship slowly fizzle out, like I don't make a huge amount of effort I let them come to me if they want to and if they don't well that's fine with me you know?
I do feel trapped here sometimes though, don't get me wrong, i've lived in the same house all my life and i've never left the country and never even been to the edges of the uk the most of been away from home is about 3 hours away which really is nothing, so something i do feel a little trapped and bored, but I guess that gives me more of an urge to explore and gives me a greater interest in other cultures and I'm really curious about it. I can't wrap my head around being in a different culture and I can't wait to just experience it instead.
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07-15-2011, 01:41 PM
sweet_serender159: Well I hope you can figure out how to not miss him too terribly much. <3
Eastriel: Yeah, that sounds like it has the potential to be more fun with just the two of you. I know I usually enjoy just being with my best friend than a whole group of people.
Oh I know it. I think that's the only way you can do it, is to just let them do their own thing and be there if they actually want you. Unfortunately, when I tried that, one girl in particular would start whining and complaining about how I was never "there" for her and I never talked to her. Needless to say, I don't talk to her anymore. She was an absolute monster to me and my best friend. She still tries to contact him every once in a while and it's probably the funniest thing we have to laugh about. I think she learned her lesson with me though.
Sounds like travel is definitely going to be your thing. :3 I can definitely relate to feeling trapped some place. If you get the chance to go on an adventure, don't pass it up!
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07-15-2011, 01:48 PM
Ottersaurus: Well a party will be nice but some of my acquaintances have been complaining about the venue and the fact thats I don't want to go out and get drunk afterwards and such. I told them that if they wanted to complain that much then they didn't have to come and that shut them up, I was pretty shocked that they did that though. I know some people will find it weird that I don't want to hit the town on my 18th but it's simply not me I don't see the point on wasting money on a large quantity of alcohol which makes you act stupid and not be able to remember half of what you got up to. I want to remember my 18th thankyou. xD
Well if they start to notice that i've backed off I find they have realised their mistake so them I come close to them again because it's evident I am important to them, sadly though that does seem to be that they realise my importance much less than i'd like and a lot of my friends have drifted away, which is why I spend most of my time cooped up inside.
Of course as I said me and my bestie plan to take a tour of europe some day. I'd love to be able to explore and I have had some opportunities but because of my anxieties have passed them off, but I know I could go anywhere with main to support me, she just brings out all my confidence.
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07-15-2011, 01:56 PM
Very smart of you. XD Social drinking can be a real menace and it usually leads down a road full of events one would like to forget.
It's unfortunate that some people have to be that way, but I think the best thing anyone can go is just move on and find some new awesome people to be surrounded by. Sometimes people forget these days (or at least the people I talk to) that friends don't have to be forever. It's perfectly normal to go through friends as you grow up and your personality and tastes change.
I'm glad you have someone to help you shine through. It can be a little hard when you suffer from various anxieties and OCDs to get out and enjoy the world for all it has. Having someone to help you get through it is very important. :3 I hope when you guys do go on that tour it's everything you hope it'll be.
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07-15-2011, 02:09 PM
Ottersaurus: I just don't see the point of it, I have a perfectly good time with out the aid of alcohol, it is a shame the most of my friends and in turn most of the teenagers now do not see things the same as I do. I'm not saying I don't drink a glass of something while talking to a friend but it's in moderation and simply as a treat to be enjoyed.
Yeah my problem is is that I am forced to be with the 'friends' whom I am with because I really do struggle to meet new people, I was heavily bullied in primary school and early in to secondary school and that went with me for the rest of my education, however i am hoping to make more friends in september at my new college so that will be exciting. And I know I will always have mina so the way I see things I have nothing to lose and a lot to gain. :)
Yeah I really hope we will too even if we can't do it all at once like we'd like to im sure it would be just as fun in stages when our funds allow ^^ I think that might even be more exciting because we'll always be looking foreward to the next installment of our adventure.
Sooo what are you up to today do you have any nice plans or are you just planning to sit around at home and just chill out - like i've been doing all day. Todays been a pretty slow and lonely day though which does suck just a little. But everyone has day like that so I shouldn't really complain so much.
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07-15-2011, 02:18 PM
I wish everyone could look at it the way you do. It's really just ridiculous the way people consume alcohol these days. For the fourth of July this year all the stores had up these huge (very creative) displays of packs of beer. It made me sick to go to the store because... I mean is that really what we've come to? We can't celebrate something without alcohol? I know I can have a damn good time without being inebriated and I don't understand why other people can't.
:3 I'm glad you see things that way! I think college is going to be a lot of fun for you as long as you stay positive and don't let other people bring you down. What types of classes are you taking, or do you know yet?
Ohh yes! That sounds exciting. All at once would certainly be an adventure, but doing it in stages would be lots of fun too. And you wouldn't get as homesick, as well. It's always exciting to have something to look forward to.
Oh I'll be sitting here working on a few things. I have a bunch of crap to finish up before Monday so I don't have much free time now. I figure I can keep Mene up and talk to people so I don't get lonely though. Haha, I'm kind of weird that way... I get really lonely if I don't talk to people while I'm working. It kind of feels like I get sucked into whatever I'm doing and then I forget how to be human or something like that. My friends think I'm a robot or something because when I've got work to do I tend to forget about everything else and go in to "work mode". In "work mode" I forget to eat and sleep... And talk to people... So I've been trying to remind myself that it's okay to set things aside for a minute to talk to someone! It's working out alright, though I'm not getting as much done as I'd like to. But it definitely makes for a less stressful work load.
^-^ Slow and lonely days do kinda just suck. It's always more fun when you can go out with friends or even just do something by yourself to pass the time.
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07-15-2011, 02:30 PM
Ottersaurus: Teens here really blow things out of proportion and some of the stories my friends have told me which they have found 'piss funny' have really disgusted me, like one of my friends getting so drunk she knocked a bottle out of the window and it nearly hit someone on the street below and one of my friends getting drunk and having sex with a guy she hardly new on the beach I was just sat there silent because I really had nothing to contribute to the coversation. I guess you won;t be suprised to hear that people find me very boring....they say i'm often not fun to be around because I have a strong sense off right and wrong and such, it's not my fault my parents brought my up at way and to be honest I wouldn't want to get in to some of the troubles a lot of my friends have got in to....if that makes me boring thats fine because that means I'm boring and safe.
I'm taking an art foundation course, it's going to be fun even though the college is an hours bus drive awya from home which does make me quite anxious for me to be making that journey everyday on my own, but i'm sure i'll manage, plus it will give me loads of reading time! Something I hated about last years school was that I had such little time to myself because I had taken so many subjects it pushed me to my limits it really did.
You hit the nail on the head there with homesickness that is something I do struggle with very badly so I rarely stay away from home and avoid it at all costs, I get very emotional and it's not behaviour i;d really want to show on a school trip or something.
Oh don't worry I know what it is like when loneliness hits, not matter what i'm doing I always try to have the computer running that I can nip back to for a quick post or a chat it just helps pass the time when you are doing something tedious or it keeps your spirits up. The buzz of watching your gold count rise is great too!
Yeah usually on days like this mina is online we were supposed to be 'spending the day together' (where we're both online all day talking to each other) but her mum is having the day off work so they can have a girly day together, but she did say she'd be on in the evening which is fine by me. ^^
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07-15-2011, 02:37 PM
That doesn't make you boring, frankly it makes them stupid. It's a shame that they don't have the sense to judge when they should or shouldn't do something and they'll regret it later on down the road. You'll be much better off for having that strong sense of right and wrong. Even if they think you're "boring" now, I think you'll have the last laugh when you're off on life strong and confident because you didn't screw yourself over in your younger years.
Oh wow! Yeah that's going to be a lot of fun! I'm sure the bus ride will be just fine, and like you said, bonus reading time! It's so important for you to have time for yourself. So you're going to have a much lighter schedule this year then?
I'm sure the more independent you become as you get older you'll start to outgrow that homesickness a little. It may always be there, but eventually I think you'll learn to manage it better. I don't really understand people who get homesick, because I am and will always be a traveler who wants no ties to anywhere, but I've heard it's something pretty awful to deal with when you have it.
Haha, yeah, the gold. That's why I decided it would be a good idea to chat on Mene while I work. That way I'm not just talking. Conversations are just slightly more rewarding when you're getting something for them, yeah?
c: At least she keeps you updated with what's going on instead of just running off and forgetting about you! It can be hard when your friend doesn't have as much time for you as you'd like, but the best thing to do I think is to be patient and wait for a time when you both can spend together without any worries. Take it as it comes, yeah?
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07-15-2011, 02:47 PM
Ottersaurus: Yeah I know, I'd rather keep my head down work hard and enjoy simply spending time with people then just go out all the time act stupid and end up failing my exams. It's just hard to remind yourself that you'll be having the last laugh when people say mean things because it can really cut in to you quite deep.
Oh no I think my schedule will be more intense i'm certainly at college a lot longer, 9:30 - 4:30 on weekdays with an optional day on friday add an hours travelling either side and you have 8:30 - 5:30 and I still have to get home form the bus stop and i'll probably be working on my work at least one weekend day a week but it's only a year long course and they have a lot to squeeze in so it's bound to be intense.
It can feel like your hearts be carved out sometimes it;s quite distressing really. My bestie is the same as you she has been away from her parents form an early age when she stayed in dormitories at her school so she had the freedom early on and was forced to have the confidence I admire her really for being such and independent person, but it also is quite sad how long she has had to fend for herself.
A little bit, but I like to think the real gem is making friends with people and creating memories with that person, could just be me though. On the flip side I have never earned gold on here so fast and I am not prepared to stop, if anything I just want to go faster. If I could get to 4k by the end of the day I'd be a very happy girlie. ^^
Yeah I can be a very instantness person to be friends with, but I have learnt now to understand to take a step back sometimes, but we're pretty equal with how often we want to talk and see each other so it's fine we can easily talk daily for full days and not run out of things to so or anything, other days we're not so talkative but we understand that sometimes it's just knowing the other person is online and in a way 'spending time' with them that is important.
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07-15-2011, 02:56 PM
It can, but as long as you've got people around you that remind you things will get better it's okay. Most of the time. And it sounds like you've got this awesome friend who's there to keep you up. ^_~
Well I'm sure you can get through it! Just don't forget that sometimes it's okay to take breaks! Haha, I'm the poster-child for working yourself into the ground... So try not to do that!
I guess so... Fending for yourself really isn't all bad though. I've never been a very dependent person, so I personally can't think of any other way to be. I don't really know much about your friend yet, but maybe she can help you learn to have that same confidence? It's not usually something that comes easily for people, but I'm sure it's something within your reach if you go for it!
Yeah, you're right about that. I love making new friends, especially ones that make you smile. I hear ya about the gold though. I'm saving up for a bunch of items and it can get a little frustrating to watch my gold go down when I buy one... The 3k I had yesterday was pretty fantastic. I felt like a real high roller with that. *lol* I guess I'll get back up there though. It's sure nice to actually enjoy the conversations that bring in gold though. :3
It's good that you two can look at things that way. Both my best friend and my boyfriend live in different states right now, so we talk to each other online or text each other a lot. And sometimes it is just nice to know that they're there if you need to talk to them. It's always pretty intense when you get to see them face to face though. The last time I got to see my best friend I nearly got knocked down from such a massive hug.
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07-15-2011, 03:09 PM
Ottersaurus: Yeah, I have now, but before I had mina I really don't know how I survived to be honest, the times I was bullied were really hard times.
Yeah I know I can do it i;ve hard worse i've had times where i;ve had to get up and work till I got to bed with out breaks for about 3 days straight' you've just gotta keep on top of it, if you get lazy and get behind then it's your own fault. But I do also understand what it's like when the inspiration block hits and thats unfortunately when I normally get behind so this summer i'm collecting as many different sources of information and inspiration that will keep me inspired and motivated because I can tell this intense year can be very unforgiving. xD
She tries but she struggles to see things from my perspective so gets very frustrated so mostly we avoid the whole area from prior experience.
Yeah I know how annoying it can be to save, the item in my hand is one of the moor expensive items on the site. My friend sold it to me for a snip at 25,000g but normally it would cost 80,000+ it's one of my favourite items ^^
Haha massive hugs are awesome, me and my best just cuddle with each other for hours at a time sometimes we never talk we just lie together and listen to each others breathing or heart beat. She's a little furnace though so something I have to sit up for some air! xD
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07-15-2011, 03:27 PM
^-^ Well at least you made it through! Some people don't make it...
Inspiration is key. *sage nod* I've had a hard time finding my inspiration to work until this year. But now I'm like really excited for next year and moving on with my life! Everything is really exciting for me right now. I don't really know why, but it's kind of awesome to actually be inspired to get things done and move forward!
>: That's too bad. I can understand why it would be hard for her to understand though. My best friend gets homesick too, and I have a really hard time understand why.
Oh WOW. I didn't even know items got that expensive on here! Goodness, that's a huge shocker. XD It's awesome that your friend sold it to you for so cheap though. That's really cool. I'm mostly saving up for an outfit right now. I've got like...1/3 of it all bought, but it won't look right until I have everything I need so all the items are kind of just siting in my inventory wasting space.
XD Ffff. Cuddles are the best, man. Don't you let anybody ever tell you otherwise. 8I Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously does not have enough cuddles in their life and that should be fixed pronto.
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07-15-2011, 03:44 PM
Ottersaurus: Yeah it's sad when you hear of those people who just couldn't cope, even though I might seem weak to some am a fighter, you've just got to remember when you're that low that things can only get beter
Yeah yuo;ve just got to learnt to look in all sorts of places for inpiration, think outside the box and find beauty in everythnig, don't just look at the object as a whole look at the shapes that make the thing up, look closely at it look at the particles that make it what it is the patterns that when you zoom out that make a complete design, inspiration comes in all ways forms and designs you've just gotta look for it. :)
Yeah some people have the ability to put themselves in other peoples shoes like me but others really don't it's a rare gift and it isn't a bad thing to not be able to it shows that you are strongly set in how you are and that can be a really good thing.
Yeah the most expensive item on here is about 300,000g+ there are some really rare items out there, mostly though items are below the 100,000g mark which is fine by me, it's nice to have something to aim for from time to time.
Yeah I know cuddles really rock and my bestie has really lovely soft skin and is a constant source of warmth so she's great to cuddle in winter she also makes you feel really protected and safe which makes all my anxieties just melt away.
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07-15-2011, 03:53 PM
Yep. It's hard for a lot of people to think that way though. I've seen a lot of good people just spiral downwards because they couldn't hold their head above the water... It's sad.
8'I That was a beautiful analogy. *applause* I agree though. I try to look at everything like a new miracle. It makes things way more enjoyable in the long run. It can be a little challenging to look at things that way when you first start out, but once you get going with it you see beauty in everything. It's pretty much just wonderful.
I can to some extent. I've spent a lot of time studying the human mind and how it functions in certain situations to help overcome my more emotionless side. It helps me greatly to understand and be empathetic with someone when they're going through something that I've never had to deal with or can't emotionally comprehend. Sometimes I have to press pause for a minute to think about something the way someone else is. It kind of...gives off the feeling that I'm detached sometimes though, which frustrates people. But I try to be empathetic, even if I have to do it through strange ways.
Yeah. I do really like the way the market is on here though. Most things are pretty cheap and within reach, so it's not really that much of a hassle to save up. It's nice, compared to some other places I've been...
c: That sounds fantastic, really. It's pretty much just awesome when you've got somebody to cuddle with. Some people don't really understand it, but it's totally rad when they do.
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07-15-2011, 04:13 PM
Ottersaurus: Yeah it takes a tough person to think that way, being good doesn't come in to it sadly, i've watched the best people fall, you need to be tough and sometimes being tough means being ruthless.
Analogy? That was just my feeling towards art written off the top of my head, it's how I see the world and the thing around me and how I become inspired by the things that I see. ^^ You just need to look at the things in front of you from every possible angle and leave nothing explored and who knows what you will find you might see some thing in a way that no one had ever seen it before. If you ever feel inspired like that I can suggest some artists that have inspired me that you might find inspiring too.
Yeah I know sometimes you just have to have experienced something to truly understand. But i'm a pretty rational person so I am very good at giving advice most of the time especially surprisingly with relationships even though I have only had one very brief one myself, I can just see logical responses in things, I guess that makes me quite mechanical in a way sometimes.
Well I think some of it is like the commons are pretty fair but I have noticed recently tha the price fo the donation items are getting out of control they used to sell for about 1-2k and now since we have got the market place they are selling for 2-3k which is a little worrying to say the least .
Yeah some people don't understand the simple pleasures in the most basic of affections it's pretty sad.
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07-15-2011, 05:16 PM
Eastriel: So true. Everyone should be able to see things that way, though I know that unfortunately many will never have the pleasure.
Sometimes mechanical is good. That's how I function most of the time, and it does help for sure when someone is having a problem that you don't have much experience with. I think someone really shines through though when they're speaking from the heart about something they feel strongly for.
Yeah, but that still isn't as bad as it could be. When they start selling for 10k, that's when I'll be worried. Until then I think I'll enjoy the lower prices on things.
Well, most people look at it as something to be done with a boyfriend/girlfriend/etc. A lot of people I've talked to don't really understand that it's a pretty primal animal-istic desire to want to be close to someone else. Many animals lay next to/with each other to reinforce a feeling of closeness. I think it's human nature to want to take that closeness a few steps further though, which I believe is where some of the problem is...
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07-16-2011, 01:06 AM
you really get into convos LOL
what you talkigng about?
and hopefully but he comes back today ♥
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07-16-2011, 08:09 AM
Ottersaurus: Sorry for not replying yesterday, I had a little down turn in my mood and I really didn't feel like posting. o.o;
Yeah it is a shame that some people can't see that way but that's when the inspirational figure in their life, be it a family member or a friend should step in and give them the support and the shoulder to cry on. It makes me sad though, to think of the people who don't even have a single person to lean on.
I will admit mechanical is good for stressing situations and hard times. It's good to let the shutters come down so you can simply survive and get through sometimes, but there is also the danger of those shutters clamping down sharply and it becoming a huge struggle to raise them again. Everything in balance really.
I still think it is a worrying sign that should be heeded by the owners of the site and rectified, its how things started with Gaia and the owns simply ignored it and now look how crazy and out of control the prices are!
Yeah, I will admit me and my bestie don't have a 'normal' friendship, we kiss and cuddle simply because we revel in the closeness of someone who understands us so wholly and completely accepts us. To us it's just natural, it's how things should be. And I can vouch for animals primaly being close to each other, my dogs are like that. Well the younger one more than the older one, he'll cuddle up really close to the older dog, I guess it could be seen as a need for warmth but also for protection as the older dog is technically the 'alpha' so the younger one will obvious look up to him for protection.
sweet_serender159: feel free to join in hun! I can talk to both of you. We are talking about lots of things really. Human nature and the way that people have different coping mechanisms and ways of living their lives and we are also talking about primal instincts, what are your opinions on those two points?
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07-16-2011, 01:30 PM
sweet_serender159: LOL yes I do. XD I love talking to people. And yes! Like Eastriel said, please feel free to join in! We'd love to have some more input!
Eastriel: Oh it's okay. I had work to finish up anyway. I understand all about bad moods. ^_^
Yes... I've noticed people seem to not want to reach out to those in need anymore. It's sad.
Balance is most definitely important when transitioning between mechanical and emotional. Unfortunately I think most people don't realize that or accomplish it all that well. I have a friend who's basically forgotten how to feel. That sounds a little silly I guess if you haven't experienced it before. I struggled to find the right balance between the two where I could rest at happily, but I couldn't imagine changing that now.
Yes, I agree. But didn't Mene already lower the limit of gold you could get from playing games? That and the fact that you only really get gold from posting and having conversations with people helps considerably I think. One thing they could do I guess is put a limit on how high you could sell things for that have pre-set worth? Like how it would be stupid to sell the commons on the marketplace for more than you pay for them from the shops. Well, they could do some sort of conversion to how much mennies are worth and put a limit on how much you could sell the newer ones on the MP, allowing the older items to go up in price... But that would only encourage users to do personal trades outside the MP, so it wouldn't accomplish much. =/ I'm not really sure what can be done, to be honest.
What friendship is normal? XD I don't think I've ever had a "normal" friendship. What even is normal?
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07-16-2011, 01:44 PM
Ottersaurus: Yeah I didn't want to inflict my low self on to you so I thought it best to make my leave.
I think that is why I will give an arm and a leg for others, because I know just how unforgiving the world is now so I just think if I don;t help, who will, kinda like the good Samaritan really....
Yeah, as I said I've helped my bestie to feel a few times when she has been in danger of shutting down, my self i;d rather be emotional than try to find the balance because I fear I would slip in to becoming robotic, and all would be lost because my caring nature is what makes me who I am and is probably one of the only things that I am sure of about myself.
They stupidly lowered the amount you got from games from 500 to 250g and increase the post amount from 25g to 30g to encourage people to chat more for their gold which didn't really work because it mostly only benefits roleplayers and people like us who write a lot. But for the people who were happy writing concise amounts like I used to a lot of their gold income was reduced, which was very annoying. I don't think a limit would work I just think they need to step in some how when things get out of hand or make it a little easier to earn gold for the masses and not just people like us and roleplayers, it's a tricky situation that I don't really have an answer for as of yet.
Yes! That is something we could get in to a very interesting discussion about, 'what is normal' in my opinion normaly is the variation of a from that a specific society deems acceptable. It varies from place to place however so there isn't really a definable norm on a broader scale.
I have to say hun, you really do need to read the picture of dorian gray, it is amazing, I just thought i'd express that!
Oh and you can call me easty! :)
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07-16-2011, 03:27 PM
^^ That's usually what I do.
Good for you to be like that. The world needs more good people. c:
That sort of thing isn't for everyone. It takes some serious resolve to maintain that balance with someone supporting you, let alone by yourself. I haven't met very many people who do it successfully.
The only problem with that is, if they make it easier for people to earn gold, that puts more gold in the system to be used on the market. I think offering more gold for posting was a smart move actually, because it deters people who come on to sites just to make gold and play the market. I have friends who are still on Gaia and that's pretty much all they're on there for is to play the market and pile up as much gold as they can. And that isn't really fair to people that are on a site to actually talk to people and be apart of the community.
I can agree with that. It's hard to define it though, like you said, since it changes from place to place. It's hard to really be sure what exactly "normal" is for any certain area. I guess all someone can really do is monitor what seems to be normal in one area to determine exactly...
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07-16-2011, 03:53 PM
Ottersaurus: plus my replies wouldn't have been that good and we wouldn't have got out 30g a post maximum! dun dun duuuuunnnn!~
Haha yeah, though sadly it does seem like people like me are few and far between, hopefully the world realises there need to be more good people and more good people spring up or something.
What sorta thing, i'm a little confused, remind me, i'm blonde I tend to forget things haha!
Oh yeah I'm not gonna lie thats what I'm on again for I can sometimes make 100k in an hour if i'm lucky, i've been playing the market a lot less on there now though because my computers gotten a lot slower and you need a fast computer to be able to play the marketplace properly because there are some pretty speedy people out there, honestly they must have no life or something. You can't really play the market place on here than much too be honest it's much more of a slower pace I have picked up some mispriced items though and some bargains that cropped up when the marketplace was new but other than that everything seems to be priced pretty fairly. But I think instead of increasing the max amount of gold you can earn they should have decrease the amount you have to type to get it, just a little because i don't know about you but unless conversation is really flowing it can be hard to max out per post on a regular basis.
I think that all people can do is be themselves, even if it defies the norm, if you're true to yourself then people are almost forced to accept you because you have the guts to be who you want to be and live you life how you feel it should be lived.
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07-16-2011, 04:20 PM
Hah, we wouldn't want that~ That' 30g max is pretty nice if you can ramble on enough to get to it.
I don't really think there will. The way I look at it, we just have to be grateful for what we have and who we have and try to make an example of it.
XD Being all heartless and mechanical~ Yeah it's okay I forget things sometimes too. It helps to have posts to go look at again.
Well, my friends who do that on Gaia are more in to vending. Most serious people there have moved away from the MP and they're all functioning on the forums in private now. Through vending they bargain out prices and make all the transactions privately through trades. People could easily do that here, so in reality, it could happen. I'm not really sure what could actually be done to stop it; it's just going to happen eventually. I'm not so much worried about the market. I'm more worried about sites I like selling out like Gaia did. That's why I ultimately quit logging in to Gaia. They sold out to other companies and marketing and they got money hungry. I don't appreciate that in a site that I support and enjoy, you know? I'm just hoping that never happens to Mene. I'm not really concerned about hitting the posting max either. I'm not really very money hungry... The gold is a nice additive towards whatever I'm saving for, but I think I just genuinely enjoy talking to people.
That is absolutely right. Being anyone other than yourself is a crime. I've been trying to tell people that for years, that they'd be so much happier if they just told everyone else to mind their own business and did their own thing for once. Life's too short to be something that you're not.
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