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Archive through September 26, 2000
Whatever | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 07:55 am  Positive, thoughtful posts only, please. |
Sparky | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 07:59 am  I've become neglectful of everthing else in my life - my dog, my work, my writing, my lover. Except for that - sure I'm better now! |
Feedmealine | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 08:57 am  I have learned that when posting on public message boards about very controvercial things, you first much learn to spell and lots of vocabularry.....hehehe( spelling errors noted) Not to take things to seriously because in the end it all becomes archives. Not to feel attacked when someone's opinion is different then yours. That there will always be "haters" and "lovers" about any given subject! How great it is to go outside and feel the nice breeze and the sun! LOL |
Waytogo | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 09:43 am  Better is in the eye of the beholder and since it is my own eye, the opinion will be biased. Never stopped me before. It DID make me think hard about how I worded things before hitting "post". It did tame the beast in me in some instances and in the end, it made me look at the differences in these HGs and support not only what made me comfortable with them, but also what did not. Well, almost! Perhaps, it was the comments by folks here that brought out the best and "less best" and I have enjoyed this first go at it. I hope to now re-establish some healthy habits. Good on ya all! |
Gottaluvit | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 09:46 am  the only thing i have learned is that i am proud that i have always found good in everyone. after reading posts from many that dwell on the negative, i feel really good about myself. it didnt make me a better person watching bb, just more aware of other people and how much hate there is in society. |
Ryn | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 10:07 pm  whatever....you have got to be kidding me.... no, I haven't I am the same person I was before BB started. I have made a few new net friends though (I will pass on the group hug though). |
Ryn | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 10:12 pm  let me add that I think your original post was sort of tongue in cheek. But, I do think that many of the people posting here have become better "net citizens" As you read above, some feel they have learned how to communicate better in this environment (posting). So I do think it has helped some people. |
Hokum | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 10:29 pm  Absolutely...I have. I've learned to delegate. |
Whatever | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 10:41 pm  Ryn- "Let me add that I think your original post was sort of tongue in cheek." No way. Not sure what I learned, but it's the only reason I watched the show. Originally, I hoped I would learn something about getting along with people in highly interactive situations, about reading people and evaluating their character based on limited information, how the viewers react to houseguests and the strategies and gamesmanship that would best win the game. Maybe the biggest thing I've come away with is the positive character traits of some of the houseguests shown in their caring character and how they show generosity and kindness towards each other. It was a little surprising that the selfless behavior and cooperation ultimately helped them compete better amongst themselves and in the eyes of the viewers towards winning the final prize. Online discussion can be a tricky medium. I didn't realize so many first-time users were online. I have higher expectations of other posters than they may be used to. Lots of my posts have been misinterpreted because they read what they want to, instead of what the message actually says. Sometimes I'm more direct than people are used to, but it's just how I communicate in writing. For me, the board itself was just a forum for exchanging ideas. The topic was intended to be about becoming a better person in real life, not about online discussion or basic learning. More Oprah-esque, if you will... |
Kitt | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 10:51 pm  I've learnt that black hair needs special treatment. I've learnt that people with one leg can be as mobile as people with two. I've learnt that people of Asian descent consider themselves "not white". I've also learnt that web-feeds are addictive. |
Ryn | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 10:55 pm  I stand corrected 'whatever' |
Lancecrossfire | Monday, September 25, 2000 - 11:10 pm  I hope that I've become better for the experience. Self-improvement is something I look to do all the time. There are days that I do a lot better than other days. I love the study of human nature--especially competition. For me this was unique in that these folks would have to live together, as well as try and knock off each other. Similar to Survivor in that respect, although a different set of "stesses". Also, the public to go say who left--not the HGs. Think how much different Survivor would have turned out if that had taken place!! Like Whatever, I figured there would be more interactions--or at least higher levels. I think if BB would have done a better job staying true to the game and not letting outside contact be a part of the game, we would have seen a very different game. Some of the challenges lead to strong interaction/team playing. Some didn't. I found the times that were that way to be interesting in how they got along after the challenge. I learned and got a better appreciation that grieving happens at other times besides death. I would have never thought that such a strong reaction would happen from a banishment. (I still hold that we saw this big time when Brit left) I hope that the times I think there is an "us vs. them" situation going on that I take a second and third look. I know that if I can just do that I'll be a better person. I learned that any single HG has the power to teach all of the other Hgs something new, and that any HG has the power to learn something new about themselves through the experiences of the other HGs--although only if they choose to. I think I'm better for realizing the impact that being stuck away for this long can have a big impact, although didn't learn enough to fully feel what that impact is--I figure the only way to get that is to go through it. |
Lafatme | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:43 am  if most of the haters on this, and other boards, are better persons now than before then i'm really glad i didn't know them before. i'm sick of reading people putting down the HGs for normal human frailties as if the posters were perfect. |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:47 am  Lafatme- Have you applied your standards for other posters to yourself? |
Lancecrossfire | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:02 am  Lafatme--what is it that causes you to think I'm a "hater"?? |
Kearie | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:03 am  In all honesty, I have made a few friends. I have learned that a stop smoking drug is really just an antidepressant. My belief that "mean people suck" was reinforced. I finally learned what it meant to spam. And last, I learned that finding answers to questions often just leads to more questions. |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:07 am  I'm a better person because I've confirmed for myself that I have a good ability to see people for who they are. I guess it's sometimes more important for other people to see you for what you are. The BB houseguests have been observed 24-7 for 3 months, and lots of people still don't see them for who they are. What bothers me about the BB experience is that there are a LOT of people who will see what they want to see, or what their misperceptions tell them. The worst of the bunch refuse to alter their analysis or conclusions, even when the facts contradict their opinions. It reinforces how important it is to develop strong personal character, remain true to yourself, and learn how to communicate that well to other people effectively. I believe whoever wins will probably be the person who has achieved that most successfully while in the BB house, and that is why they will be chosen to win. |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:13 am  |
Kearie | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:15 am  Whatever--- If you are so enlightened as to the true nature of the HG, please share. |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:18 am  Kearie- Your message is not relevant to the topic of this discussion, and should be deleted by the moderator. |
Chris | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 10:34 am  After reading untold thousands of hate filled messages here, I've come to the conclusion that the annhilation of the human race in some cosmic cataclysm would not necessarily be a bad thing. Most likely anything that would evolve in our place would be more compassionate. I'm now looking forward to that positive experience for our planet. |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 10:46 am  Chris- I feel your pain, there, brother. Try listening to some Nine Inch Nails at loud volume on a good stereo- I hear it cures that dismal feeling. You'll get over it. (I hope!) |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 10:54 am  Chris- I feel your pain, there, brother. I hear Nine Inch Nails at nice volume on a good stereo cures that dismal feeling (unless you're the kind of person where Nine Inch Nails g i v e s you that dismal feeling!). Take a walk in the fresh air, have some meaningful interaction with someone in real life, or anything that makes you happy. You'll get over it, and back to join those of us who also would like the planet to be a better place in no time. (I hope!) |
Annah | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 10:55 am  Not really. Have wasted time that could have been spent on something productive...it was a diversion though from the work I should be doing but would rather not do. |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 10:55 am  Moderator- please delete first duplicate message. Thanks. |
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