View Full Version : Why do people hide there online status??
What have you got to hide?:D
terribleturner
27-02-07, 11:32
It's like a tiger hiding in the bushes before he pounces :D But only if he can exploit the situation.
What have you got to hide?:D
Exactly, It bugs the feck out of me and it does seem as if people have someting to hide.:search:
I'm pleased you posted this Jamie as I was thinking that certain members were simply sneeking on to the forum for a quick post and then signing off 2 seconds later.
terribleturner
27-02-07, 11:40
I wonder who's reading this RIGHT NOW!!!!
Grow up you two :innocent:
mikeyb10supra
27-02-07, 11:44
I am :D
Just out of curiousity, why does it bother you?
Just out of curiousity, why does it bother you?
Im bored, its raining and all my work is outside:D
Just out of curiousity, why does it bother you?
And out of curiosity Doug but why do people do it. After all, someone has purposely gone out of their way to disconnect the facility.
I can understand it in cases of covert moderator special operations tasks though
mikeyb10supra
27-02-07, 11:52
Any reason?
just so I can stealth it around the forums and chip in when needed
Why do people hide there online status??
Cos they're all bastards!
There are a couple of reasons actually.
This PC is usually on 24/7. My home page is http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/search.php?do=getnew
but I'm not the only user of this PC. So it would show me as on here even when I'm not (even though I usually am :))
Also, some people seem to be allergic to waiting for a reply to their question or starting new threads of their own, and if they see you on-line will PM something that would be better asked in a thread.
And out of curiosity Doug but why do people do it. After all, someone has purposely gone out of their way to disconnect the facility.
I can understand it in cases of covert moderator special operations tasks though
It's an option, some people use it others don't. But the mods can see who is online anyway. Some people like to surf the forums but do so privately. Others do it because they used to get bombarded with pm's all the time. I didn't even realise it was an option for about a year!
The same could be said as to why it's an option on msn.
Because its well cool to lurk in the shadows when people think you're not watching :sly:
Whitesupraboy2
27-02-07, 12:25
but remember us mods have the equivilant of night vision....we see all :sly: :D
but remember us mods have the equivilant of night vision....we see all :sly: :D
I've heard rats see well in the dark
I've heard rats see well in the dark
...and weasels ;)
I hide,
on here,
myspace,
msn,
everywhere :sly:
:p
terribleturner
27-02-07, 16:37
I hide on msn but that's coz i like the notification of an email, but can't be arsed talking on it :D
RobSheffield
27-02-07, 16:37
I'm pleased you posted this Jamie as I was thinking that certain members were simply sneeking on to the forum for a quick post and then signing off 2 seconds later.
And that would be a problem for you because....?
I have my reasons for phantom mode, but i aint discussing them on here :)
I use the hidden mode for similar reasons to Jake. I am always online but not always in front of the machine. I dont wish to appear rude or as if I am ignoring folks so I feel it works better for me this way.
I really struggle to see why anyone else would be annoyed by it though :blink:
I really struggle to see why anyone else would be annoyed by it though :blink:
It dont annoy me bud, hence the":D " just currious;)
It dont annoy me bud, hence the":D " just currious;)
It wasn't you I was thinking of old chap. ;)
It dont annoy me bud, hence the":D " just currious;)
It wasn't you I was thinking of old chap. ;)
Exactly, It bugs the feck out of me and it does seem as if people have someting to hide.:search:
I'm pleased you posted this Jamie as I was thinking that certain members were simply sneeking on to the forum for a quick post and then signing off 2 seconds later.
Andrew seems to get het up though :)
Originally Posted by SupraAyf View Post
Exactly, It bugs the feck out of me and it does seem as if people have someting to hide.
Andrew seems to get het up though
It does seem an odd thing to get annoyed about.
I get annoyed by these forum things, I wonder if anyone else does?:
People saying "see page 3" when the thread is only one page long for some of us. Not everyone uses the default 10 posts per page.
People saying "post" when they mean "thread" and vice versa
Peoples not quoting when replying to a post other than the one directly before theirs. It makes it impossible to understand wtf they're on about sometimes.
People asking a thread to be locked because it's boring.
People replying to a thread and just saying "subscribed" or :Popcorn:
and finally, JamesMark's ongoing quest to post the world's oldest joke.
Yes I know I'm a miserable old git, thank you.
People saying "see page 3" when the thread is only one page long for some of us. Not everyone uses the default 10 posts per page.
How do i change that setting? could not find it:)
Are you about to shave your head and go on a killing spree? :)
Edit oops I did this!:-
Peoples not quoting when replying to a post other than the one directly before theirs. It makes it impossible to understand wtf they're on about sometimes.
Are you about to shave your head and go on a killing spree? :)
Do you mean Jake or Jamie? I ask as due to the fact you didnt use the quote function it was impossible to see what you were referring to :p :d
Do you mean Jake or Jamie? I ask as due to the fact you didnt use the quote function it was impossible to see what you were referring to :p :d
See my edited post above. :p
And anyway I don't like talking directly to Jake, he always refers to me in 3rd person in the football thread.
RobSheffield
27-02-07, 17:33
Its all gone pete tong
*goes back into hiding...keeps an eye on Andrew for signs of agitation*
How do i change that setting? could not find it:) Go to Edit Options (http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/profile.php?do=editoptions) and then find "Number of Posts to Show Per Page" in the "Thread Display Options" section.
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Go to Edit Options (http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/profile.php?do=editoptions) and then find "Number of Posts to Show Per Page" in the "Thread Display Options" section.
:thumbs:
Sorted:)
subscribed :Popcorn: :p
:lol:
I don't like talking directly to Jake, he always refers to me in 3rd person in the football thread.
Do I? I wasn't aware that referred to Charlotte like that. I will endeavour to make the thread more personal towards her in future.
Do I? I wasn't aware that referred to Charlotte like that. I will endeavour to make the thread more personal towards her in future.
If I have asked Jake something direct it is polite. :p
I have mine has hidden. The hidden option is similar to a fart. Some people prefer the "blitzkrieg" effect. Others prefer the "steathly but deadly" effect.
Out of interest, this seems a strange question to ask. What prompted it ?
terribleturner
27-02-07, 19:46
Out of interest, this seems a strange question to ask. What prompted it ?
Because we wanted to know when YOU were logged on so WE could log off. Sort of like a .net game of hide and seek :D
and finally, JamesMark's ongoing quest to post the world's oldest joke.
It'll no doubt be poorly spelt too.
Because we wanted to know when YOU were logged on so WE could log off.
Oh I see. Well, at least I'd get the BBS to myself then. ;)
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