Question for posters here that actually MET...

[TRAGChick]

Were you afraid that once you met, the whole "anonymous banter / getting along / whatever" would disappear?

...I mean, I met 2 ladies a few years ago, and I was a nervous wreck...thinking that "yeah we get along on the board, but FACE TO FACE?!"

Thank God I was wrong! Still in contact today.

Sorry if I didn't "phrase" it correctly.....but do you "get" what I'm asking?

[lights1961]

met lots of great people over the last 5 years from BT...... most of been really nice midwest people.....adults with normal lifes, kids, house, bills, jobs, pets......

Rick

[MartyMoffatt]

I can't speak too much about here, because the only regular posters on MR I've met are Lula and Michelle (MNMSJRNY), but I have met a great many of the posters on BT. And despite being 4,000 miles away, some of them have become very good friends both on and off the forums.

I'd like to meet a few people here, just to see if the 'anonymous banter' as you call it - I'd perhaps call it something a little more colourful - is carried into real life. My experience is that people are a lot braver, and a LOT more argumentative when they can do it anonymously and don't have to look the recipient of their anger in the eye. The result is that face to face meetings tend to be much more friendly and sociable. Of course there are those who will be every bit as antagonistic in real life (usually because they haven't got a life so they don't have any social skills), but I've rarely come across anyone like that from these boards among the people I've met so far - well, maybe one guy up in Edinburgh but we won't go there...

Marty

[NealIsGod]

I've only met arrivalrules, but talk with 13 on the phone. Both great guys. Looking forward to meeting Jeremey in a couple of months.

[conversationpc]

I think I've only met Stu (RossValoryRocks) from here and we had a great time. We don't keep in close contact, though, but he is a great guy.

[bionic]

I can't speak too much about here, because the only regular posters on MR I've met are Lula and Michelle (MNMSJRNY), but I have met a great many of the posters on BT. And despite being 4,000 miles away, some of them have become very good friends both on and off the forums.

I'd like to meet a few people here, just to see if the 'anonymous banter' as you call it - I'd perhaps call it something a little more colourful - is carried into real life. My experience is that people are a lot braver, and a LOT more argumentative when they can do it anonymously and don't have to look the recipient of their anger in the eye. The result is that face to face meetings tend to be much more friendly and sociable. Of course there are those who will be every bit as antagonistic in real life (usually because they haven't got a life so they don't have any social skills), but I've rarely come across anyone like that from these boards among the people I've met so far - well, maybe one guy up in Edinburgh but we won't go there...

Marty

Hello Marty well if we meet i'll but you a beer Wont see me on BT as i am suspended,so i have settled here

[jrnyman28]

My wife gets a chuckle out of being able to say that I met my best friend on the internet...

[Clasicrockldy]

My wife gets a chuckle out of being able to say that I met my best friend on the internet...

And who would that be, 28?

[styxman]

I've met a few people from Styxworld.....nervous at first but they were a great bunch, only reason I left was the $30 dollars
It would be great to meet up with people on here also but I guess for now it would only be the British contingent as I ain't flying for a while

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Let's see on the Styx Forum (you know the one about the Journey Forum - LOL) I met quite a few people, some also post on here. I ended up being great friends with most if not all of them. When I met each of them it was like we've been life long friends, just clicked in person right away. Great, great, great people!!!

I met: Sadie, Bugsy, Evil Eyes, Froy (LOL), Ash, Jimmy, StyxfanNH, Yogi, ClassicStyxFan, DeeJayStyx, Kansas666 and about 15+ more from the other Styx, Dennis & Glen Message Boards.

From strictly THIS board, well I met Dean in person. We had a fun Journey weekend, I have a lot of pictures.............

[Abitaman]

My wife and I met up with Ash in Nashville, and the Dennis DeYoung show. Nice guy, great to talk to-ERIC

[Blueskies]

I would like to see a pic of Deano, just to see if he resemble's his AV!

[NealIsGod]

I would like to see a pic of Deano, just to see if he resemble's his AV!

Ask SuiteMadameBlue. She has a shitload (no pun intended).

[Blueskies]

I would like to see a pic of Deano, just to see if he resemble's his AV!

Ask SuiteMadameBlue. She has a shitload (no pun intended).

Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

[Rockindeano]

Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

[A Fire Inside]

Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

He's posted some before...
http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/vie ... 98#3696598

[SuiteMadameBlue]

But I have the "fun" pictures - LOL Just kidding!

[Blueskies]

Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Thank you! Now I can quit picturing you as a shit pile!

[joybringer1]

Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Wow, Deano, you look kind of quiet and pensive in this shot - how can this be

[NealIsGod]

Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Wow, Deano, you look kind of quiet and pensive in this shot - how can this be

He's probably looking at porn.

[Rockindeano]

Suite...could you ask Deano if you can post his pic?

No need.

Here I am, taking a break from Melodic Rock fighting, during Tapegate 2006.

Wow, Deano, you look kind of quiet and pensive in this shot - how can this be

He's probably looking at porn.

Well, I am smiling....You do the math. And don't tell me none of you look at porn either!

Would you rather have this?

[Big J]

What the fuck are you doing there, saluting the fuhrer?!

[A Fire Inside]

What the fuck are you doing there, saluting the fuhrer?!

[joybringer1]

What the fuck are you doing there, saluting the fuhrer?!

He's probably been reading one of Monker's posts

[Rockindeano]

Probably yelling at Bush, Tony Stewart, Augeri or Monker...Good guesses you all.

[AR]

I have only met NealisGod. He is now already semi regular at the bootleg viewings/drinkfests that happen at my house every now and then.

[AR]

Well, I am smiling....You do the math. And don't tell me none of you look at porn either!

Would you rather have this?

I look at porn, and my wife is cool about it. Not that she has any say in the matter.

Like seeing the Miller Lite in that 2nd pic Deano!

[treetopovskaya]

i met moon beam this past sunday in hollywood! she's a wild one that's for sure! }=C))

really loved meeting her... very nice lady. }:C)

[Rockindeano]

Yeah, I am supposed to meet Moondude too...I lost her number..she has no cell..wtf?

[conversationpc]

Yeah, I am supposed to meet Moondude too...I lost her number..she has no cell..wtf?

No cell? Well, that settles it. She is a loser.