Do you fluther for a reason?
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iamthemob (
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January 19th, 2011
I do. I think that, as the internet progresses, it could be come the actual forum for democracy – beyond any “government” structure that currently exists.
Idealistic, sure…but still, information is really the basis of all real, honest decision-making.
Anyone else have a real reason why they’re here?
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I had one…not so sure anymore. Maybe time to ride along…..
All my friends are here. What’s that? Oh? Oh. I thought this was real.
I enjoy having a back up plan to every problem in life. Haha. Just ask for an online community for opinions- you generally get very good information from many different angles of experience. Everyone has a different story, we all have our own specific knowledge. The first thought I had was that now those types of “smart” that I don’t have, but other people have, are accessible more readily than if I were to say, Google it.
It’s more entertaining than homework. It also has an addictive quality that keeps me coming back for whatever reason.
When I first came here, I really enjoyed the opportunity to talk with and learn from a very smart group of people… something sorely missing in my daily life. It was like brain exercise for me. Over time, I came to think of it as something more than that. Maybe a way to change the world, one little piece at a time. Then, there are the relationships I’ve formed here. And lastly, it became my job. How awesome is that?
Reason, yes. It’s a big part of a much larger world that I enjoy being part of. I learn stuff. Isn’t that reason enough? I’ve been sicky-poo for many weeks of this winter and I would’ve gone completely nuts without access to the outside world that Fluther affords….
I talk with technical people all day. It’s a world of wavelengths, nanoseconds, micrograms and decay rates. I love it. But, I can come here to grab a little relaxation, and learn about subjects that would not normally be exposed to me. It broadens my mind.
Occasionally, I feel my answers actually help others.
Also, I have met some really nice, intelligent, creative, deep thinking people here. If I was single this would be my dating pool for sure.
If I believe any of the determinists who float around here, I don’t have a choice in the matter.
Ha!
I’m new here. I’ve been here maybe 3 weeks or so. I come back because it’s a nice mental break for me during the work day. It’s intellectually stimulating, and can even be fun when someone asks a question I find really, really interesting or thought-provoking.
I Fluther to spread my wisdom (what little I have) and sarcasm.
I originally stuck around because I enjoy helping people. Now I stick around to help people and because I’ve come to really enjoy the people that are here and consider some of them friends.
To learn things, to get a different perspective, to see a bit of what is going on in the wider world.
Not a discernible one no.
Fortunately or unfortunately, I don’t have a real reason for being on Fluther. I usually do whatever floats my boat and right now it floating with Jelly’s.;-)
I just want to piss the mods off. Or I want to see it return to the days where it was good source for help.
My reason is: I enjoy it. Don’t need no other!
To entertain myself while I’m on my computer.
Mental stimulation and emotional enhancement
Not really, no. I have way too much free time and I’m stuck at home a lot. I’m usually lonely, and Fluther keeps me occupied. So, I suppose if that counts as a reason, that would be mine. That, and I enjoy it, of course.
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