Controversy is good, if we get to meet you!

[frau kaleun]

Originally Posted by Noren

Dont u guys thing lurker is a negativ synonym? I mean, just because we have an interest and read about issues, does not automaticlyt give us an inclination to write?

Yeah, "lurker" in general usage in English does have a somewhat negative connotation. Not sure it's the same online, as "lurking" on an internet forum usually serves a useful purpose. It's really the only way to get a "feel" for a forum and its membership and code of conduct and in my experience most of the time people appreciate someone doing that before they start posting.

Anyway, I imagine everybody's done it - not every forum is one where you feel inclined to join in the conversation. Sometimes you just want a bit of info, and once you get it, you're satisfied and don't need to come back. I've lost count of how many such places online I've registered with over the years... no doubt most of them no longer exist!

Come to thing about it, why are we so fashinated about all this? 30000 submariners died a horrible death and at least as many on the allied side. Normal guys like you and me (no, mostly a lot younger) and they were only doing their duty to the country they loved (most were'nt nazists, but they were duped. Hitler gave germany their pride again but his real agenda never became public). Learn from history, man never changes but hopefully were are more aware today.

"Man" may never change, but certainly individual people can and often do.

I don't know know why I personally find u-boats, etc., so fascinating... other than that, like you, I've always been drawn to history and military history in particular. Studying martial arts has made me even more interested in the "warrior" aspect of human experience, while at the same time giving me a way to express that same part of myself in a constructive way... and it's made me a much more peaceful and easy-going person in my life overall, much less likely to react with aggression when and where it's not absolutely necessary.

And like you I saw the movie Das Boot and was mesmerized by it and I think that experience made me want to find out more. Never thought I'd end up subsimming, but... there you go.

[KL-alfman]

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Yeah, "lurker" in general usage in English does have a somewhat negative connotation.

hmm, I still remember when I chopped lurkers as a paladin in Ultima Underworld I+II (published by the great Looking Glass Studios). but SubSim wouldn't do that to the "stow-away" at all, I guess.

was lurking myself for 2years when I had issues with SH3 stock-game. only when I tried GWX for the first time (3months ago) I felt the need to come out of the dark and to thank the people who created this brilliant work.
and now I'm hooked.

[tonyw123]

Three posts in three years, I guess that still qualifies me as a lurker.
In fact I'm sure I had a login before 2007 but couldn't remember what my name was

[frau kaleun]

ahoy, tonyw123!

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by tonyw123

Three posts in three years, I guess that still qualifies me as a lurker.
In fact I'm sure I had a login before 2007 but couldn't remember what my name was

Three posts in three years? Your nickname Jibber Jabber? You have professed your lurker-ness. You are on the road to recovery. Welcome to the typed language we use to communicate. I think you will enjoy it.

[AVGWarhawk]

Remember, A poster has 3 positive attributes; he offers a constructive opinion, he posts to give assistance, and he posts requesting assistance.

A lurker is as a siphon for his personal needs only.

Your first lesson Grasshopper. When you can make three posts with out creating an outrage with other members you will be free to roam the forums and post at will!!!

[Ships-R-Us]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Your first lesson Grasshopper. When you can make three posts with out creating an outrage with other members you will be free to roam the forums and post at will!!!

C'mon AVG. My posts are constructive, though at times stir controversy which is not bad. I got a kick out of your reply. If you take the time to review my threads objectively, 90% are of a beneficial nature to the members. I agree at times I throw whole trees on the fire.

Thank you for your reply......It means that I am the proud holder of the 4th attribute.....I went to your page to get as assesment of your threads and posts but got a "POP-UP" from Subsim saying that Neal had to hire another server for yours, and it did not supply me with the link to finish my assesment.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Ships-R-Us

C'mon AVG. My posts are constructive, though at times stir controversy which is not bad. I got a kick out of your reply. If you take the time to review my threads objectively, 90% are of a beneficial nature to the members. I agree at times I throw whole trees on the fire.

Thank you for your reply......It means that I am the proud holder of the 4th attribute.....

99.9% of my posts are worthless dribble. I'm trying to catch up to Jimbuna