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Solitary training allows opportunity for personal reflection.3 Votes - [7.69%]
Simply a higher caliber of peeps on this site.5 Votes - [12.82%]
Swim induced hypoxia gives us over to pointless rants.0 Votes - [0%]
High percentage of BTers are simply full of doodoo.2 Votes - [5.13%]
boredom6 Votes - [15.38%]
We are all very self-centerd and think our opinions are deep8 Votes - [20.51%]
It's really just a lame attempt to BS the next person2 Votes - [5.13%]
It's a game to see how much response your idea gets2 Votes - [5.13%]
Attention Whores.2 Votes - [5.13%]
seriously. just don't go to the bathroom. it's not worth it.2 Votes - [5.13%]
All the Above4 Votes - [10.26%]
I am right all the time, you are wrong.2 Votes - [5.13%]
Everything I think is worth discussing.1 Votes - [2.56%]

2005-12-13 6:12 AM

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Subject: Thought provoking threads
It is seldom that one can come to COJ and not find a genuine thought provoking thread. I'm curious as to why we should find so many "thinkers" on one site. Cast your vote or add your own reason.


2005-12-13 6:56 AM
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I was very suprised at the amount of thought provoking threads on this site several months ago. Now, not so much. I am impressed that so many of us are readers, and our favorite activities (outside of tri) are similar.
2005-12-13 7:37 AM
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TriComet - 2005-12-13 5:56 AM I was very suprised at the amount of thought provoking threads on this site several months ago.

I was suprised at the amount of burrito and Jean threads.

2005-12-13 7:44 AM
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The past tense was used because nothing on this site suprises me anymore.

nccgrap - 2005-12-13 8:37 AM

TriComet - 2005-12-13 5:56 AM I was very suprised at the amount of thought provoking threads on this site several months ago.

I was suprised at the amount of burrito and Jean threads.

2005-12-13 8:21 AM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads
People on this site are active participants in the things they do (like tri's) whereas the general population is much more passive, simply absorbing whatever food, entertainment, etc. passes in front of them.

2005-12-13 8:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads

I like these threads, mainly because I like to debate.

And stir the pot. 

2005-12-13 8:29 AM
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2005-12-13 8:55 AM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads

Thought provoking is good, but I get irritated and cranky too easily.  I really should stay away from them the moment I feel that way.  It's far too easy to insult or be insulted when you're passionate about something that means a lot to you.

Maybe I should just medicate myself.

2005-12-13 8:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads
gullahcracker - 2005-12-13 7:12 AM

It is seldom that one can come to COJ and not find a genuine thought provoking thread. I'm curious as to why we should find so many "thinkers" on one site. Cast your vote or add your own reason.


I am no thinker just a big dumb fireman.
2005-12-13 10:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads
smokeater1833 - 2005-12-13 8:56 AM

gullahcracker - 2005-12-13 7:12 AM

It is seldom that one can come to COJ and not find a genuine thought provoking thread. I'm curious as to why we should find so many "thinkers" on one site. Cast your vote or add your own reason.


I am no thinker just a big dumb fireman.


Weren't you considering Med School? Not a sign of being dumb!
2005-12-13 11:15 AM
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mark one for the attention whores.

2005-12-13 11:16 AM
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McFuzz - 2005-12-13 10:19 AM
smokeater1833 - 2005-12-13 8:56 AM
gullahcracker - 2005-12-13 7:12 AM It is seldom that one can come to COJ and not find a genuine thought provoking thread. I'm curious as to why we should find so many "thinkers" on one site. Cast your vote or add your own reason.
I am no thinker just a big dumb fireman.
Weren't you considering Med School? Not a sign of being dumb!

I beg to differ.  I'm proof positive you don't have to be smart.

2005-12-13 11:21 AM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads
I answered "We are all very self-centerd and think our opinions are deep".  That's why I try to be a contrarian wherever I can.  All those self-centered thinkers need to be challenged.

Also, I think a lot of it has to do with how Ron set this up, and how moderators like marmadaddy keep it flowing.  It's a really tough thing to do on an internet forum; create a space where everyone feels some sense of ownership and where there still are lines between the appropriate and the inappropriate.
2005-12-13 12:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads

burritos are a waning topic, though the love for chipotle will never die.

oh, and i'm not going to tell what i voted for.

nccgrap - 2005-12-13 8:37 AM

I was suprised at the amount of burrito and Jean threads.



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2005-12-13 12:12 PM
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run4yrlif - 2005-12-13 5:25 AM

I like these threads, mainly because I like to debate.

And stir the pot.



Same here

2005-12-13 12:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads
ChuckyFinster - 2005-12-13 1:12 PM
run4yrlif - 2005-12-13 5:25 AM

I like these threads, mainly because I like to debate.

And stir the pot.

Same here

 

And see Chuckie, I thought you had gone all soft. I'm glad to see you're back to your old self.

 

(so there's some good Tookie Williams has done) 

2005-12-13 12:27 PM
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2005-12-13 12:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Thought provoking threads
betsybromley - 2005-12-13 1:27 PM
run4yrlif - 2005-12-13 8:25 AM

I like these threads, mainly because I like to debate.

And stir the pot.

Really ! I had not noticed!

 

Well, you know, I'm all about subtlety. 

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