How has boards changed your opinion

bluecatmorgana

I was wondering with all the discussions and arguments that involve everything from abortion to religion to travellers, has boards or someone on boards helped you change how you view something or someone in life.

Or maybe you've learned something new about yourself.

easyeason3

It's made me realise there's a lot of stupid, argumentative people out there...




...I include myself in that.

AlmightyCushion

I've learned a lot about all sorts of stuff, got some sweet bargains, had some good craic and had a lot of really good discussions with some people all thanks to boards. This place is pretty awesome.

Thomas828

There are also some smart people out there too.

Donkey Oaty

easyeason3 wrote: »

It's made me realise there's a lot of stupid, argumentative people out there...

Source? Pics? Links? Etc?

starbelgrade

Boards made me eat da poo poo.

Einhard

It's confirmed what I knew all along...that I am always right. Even when it comes to things I actually know nothing about.

easyeason3

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

Source? Pics? Links? Etc?

It's made me realise there's a lot of stupid, argumentative people out there...




...I include myself in that.


Enough said really.

The_Joker.

I now know people who are addicted to the internet are horrible c*nts.

xoxyx

I've learned that people will take the p1ss out of anything! Nothing's sacred. And I'm ok with that.

Local-womanizer

Made me understand that there are a lot of reasonable,moderate people out there.

Also it has shown me there are alot of bored,immature and silly people out there too but I ignore them...

Engelbert

Somehow, after the few threads that I have read, I've come to the conclusion there is no way rock can beat paper.

It can be useful if you are propositioned by Elton John though!

CrazyRabbit

I'm 89% more cynical.

laugh

There are women on the internet.

Einhard

Local-womanizer wrote: »

Also it has shown me there are alot of bored,immature and silly people out there too but I ignore them...

Waaaaaaaaa that's what your mother said......







:pac:

starbelgrade

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

I'm 89% more cynical.

89% more cynical than who?

rebel10

It has made me realise that most people on here presume you are male:rolleyes:

Mint Sauce

i've learnt theres more to the internet than p0rn

starbelgrade

rebel10 wrote: »

It has made me realise that most people on here presume you are male:rolleyes:

That depends on your username. I've been mistaken a few times for a female. On Boards that is - not in real life.

Mint Sauce

starbelgrade wrote: »

That depends on your username. I've been mistaken a few times for a female. On Boards that is - not in real life.

your a bloke!!!

laugh

rebel10 wrote: »

It has made me realise that most people on here presume you are male:rolleyes:

It's all the one down in cark isn't it?

rebel10

laugh wrote: »

It's all the one down in cark isn't it?

What! What!:eek: Are you trying to suggest something sick about the (real);) capital?

Smyth

I used to think most people were reasonable, intelligent and logical.

paky

Ive learned that the mods are the guys u most likely bullied at school

Sharpshooter

Say what now?

Guys?

There are guys on the interwebz.:eek:

southsiderosie

As a foreigner, I learned a lot about dating, taking the bus, life in Dublin, and other foreigners.

Then I moved to Dublin and realized, to my great relief, that most of what I learned on boards wasn't true.

Well, except the Dublin Bus part.

starbelgrade

Smyth wrote: »

I used to think most people were reasonable, intelligent and logical.

You didn't grow up in Ireland, I take it?

bluefinger

it's scone as in cone not in con.

alwaysadub

irish-stew wrote: »

i've learnt theres more to the internet than p0rn

i've learnt there's loads more p0rn on the internet.

christ on a bike!

Nerds can be hot. Thank you KYN

Dudess

Things aren't always as they appear - e.g. perceived cliques, thanks-whoring, moderators being power-trippers...

Diabhal Beag

Most of ye are staunch atheists. You are not afraid to express this. All in all although it is not exactly a right here, free-speech is alive and well. Gives ya a sense of hope for the future.


Plus I never hated thanks whore before I joined.

we'llallhavetea_old

i've learned that some people just absolutely thrive on whinging.

Steodonn

In restored by faith in the Irish people





And than shatters it a few posts latter

christ on a bike!

It shows a lot of hostility for pretty much every subject, and a lot of people are in AH for the sole purpose it seems to shoot others down.

However, while boards hasn't really changed my opionion on anything,it has helped inform me on subjects and from that to form a well infomed opinion. For that it is a great resource

KingLoser

That there's some mighty wit on this island, when the witty feel like showing it.

Abrasax

KingLoser wrote: »

That there's some mighty wit on this island,

Some mighty wit on the island?

You're having a laugh. The island is only 170 miles across at it's widest.

The place is tiny.

Luxie

It took me nearly four years to get around to posting so I'm still learning.

arybvtcw0eolkf

bluecatmorgana wrote: »

I was wondering with all the discussions and arguments that involve everything from abortion to religion to travellers, has boards or someone on boards helped you change how you view something or someone in life.

Or maybe you've learned something new about yourself.

Yes.

In politics my view's on the Israeli blockade of Gaza changed a lot after getting into some discussion's with Wes. I wasn't totally aware of the extent of the blockade and the damages it was causing to the Palestinians people.

Other than that, my view's on most things haven't changed so much that I'd notice it.

Lando Griffin

It hasn't my opinion much but I would expect the following to arise
if Jesus came back and walked among us, then I would love to read some of the Threads.Eg.
Jesus feeds thousands loavs and fishes, Boards Reply – Cheap skate, did he ever hear of chips.
Jesus parts the Black Sea, frees hundreds of thousands from poverty, Boards Reply – They wanna takes our jobs.
Jesus raises man from dead, Boards Reply – Redirected to Zombie Survival.
Jesus cures leper and blind man – Boards Reply Are you listening Mary Harney.
Jesus talks to Tax man (Zaccaheus) – Boards Reply -Pay yer taxes like the rest of us.

Beruthiel

Boards is a great source of information when it comes to whatever hobby you are interested in. My book, film and xbox collection has been enriched because of this.
Strangers, who you have never met, can be unbelievably helpful.
Some great friends have been made.

tman

I've learnt that the time between someone's death and the time that it's acceptable to make puns/jokes in bad taste is often less than the time it takes for the body to go cold...

Abrasax

Lando Griffin wrote: »

It hasn't my opinion much but I would expect the following to arise
if Jesus came back and walked among us, then I would love to read some of the Threads.Eg.
Jesus feeds thousands loavs and fishes, Boards Reply – Cheap skate, did he ever hear of chips.
Jesus parts the Black Sea, frees hundreds of thousands from poverty, Boards Reply – They wanna takes our jobs.
Jesus raises man from dead, Boards Reply – Redirected to Zombie Survival.
Jesus cures leper and blind man – Boards Reply Are you listening Mary Harney.
Jesus talks to Tax man (Zaccaheus) – Boards Reply -Pay yer taxes like the rest of us.

Jesus? That fucking scumbag?

Nailing to a cross is too good for the cunt.

Sam Kade

bluecatmorgana wrote: »

I was wondering with all the discussions and arguments that involve everything from abortion to religion to travellers, has boards or someone on boards helped you change how you view something or someone in life.

Or maybe you've learned something new about yourself.

It changed my view about people that work in offices. They spend most of their day on boards when they should be working :mad:

Before you say anything I am off work at the moment due to an injury

Piste

I learned that it's a great place to go for help and information. there are experts on EVERYTHING on boards!

It also made me appreciate the Irish irreverence a lot more. We're a pretty funny people :pac:

ScumLord

It hasn't changed my opinion at all, I don't listen to other people at all. Most the time I'm just waiting for my turn to post.

Sam Kade

Piste wrote: »

I learned that it's a great place to go for help and information. there are experts on EVERYTHING on boards

Is it like the pub? Where the bar stool experts can solve any problem once they are sitting on a barstool and have a pint in front of them.

CrazyRabbit

Piste wrote: »

I learned that it's a great place to go for help and information. there are experts on EVERYTHING on boards!

It also made me appreciate the Irish irreverence a lot more. We're a pretty funny people :pac:

Helpful? Funny? Are we talking about the same forum? I for one am totally unhelpful and about as funny as a positive HIV test.

Biggins

I learned that I am like a leaf upon the wind and like a grain of sand upon an endless beach called life. When someone comes and moves me, blows me or stands on me inadvertantly, I must peacefully rise accordingly.

...And then batter the holy fcuk out of them - THE BASTARDS!!!!

Engelbert

I learned that it takes 25 posts to avail of further services on the site.

Whether I learn anything further is currently in question.

FlutterinBantam

I learned not to be influenced by spotty faced IT graduates, who never paid a cent tax, and who think that dexterity and 'mastery' of the tools of communication is the acme of achievement, without ever dwelling on the bedrock of education, spelling and grammar.;)