What type of people are "online posters"?

[lucimay]

nationality - she was a young american, alllllllll night
race/ethnicity - white girl
Where do you live? - in the City by the Bayeeyay
age - 48 and counting. there are 48 of me!
Religion - spiritual but not religious
introverted/extroverted - yeah
level of education - still in school. i'm staying till somebody gives me a freakin degree.
How many hours a day do you spend online? - more than i ought to, can't seem to tear myself away
How many outside friends do you have? - few that live in my town, many that live far away
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer? - sort of and yes when i do work it requires a computer
What type of work do you do? - returns mgr for high end shoe retail and buyer admin support
Do you go to school? - yes
Are you single/ Married? - my husband has instructed me to tell people that i live with my Ex.
What do you like most about your online group of friends? - they are far flung from wonderful exotic places like Fulton, NY and Inverloch, Australia!! and they are all geeks like me!!!
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends? - what exactly do you mean by "date" ? (heh) its kinda hard to date someone that lives on the other side of the continent or...world for that matter.
How often do you speak to each other when your not online? - lots
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work? - well, i'm AT work 40 hrs a week, but it really only takes me 20 hrs a week to do my work. heh.

[SoulQuest1970]

nationality Uh... does Texan count? Actually displaced Texan because I'm not very "Texan"
race/ethnicity American mutt: Irish/British/German/Cherokee mix
Where do you live? Sadly, Texas *sigh*
age 37, but 3 weeks before my birthday I was carded to get into a rated R movie lol
Religion Unicathlitarian... a Catholic/Pagan?Unitarian hybrid
introverted/extroverted Extraverted
level of education Some college... 57 credit hours at UTA and Tech school in AutoCAD graduated there
How many hours a day do you spend online? 1-3
How many outside friends do you have? Um... Karen, Jonathan, Mari, Charlene, David, Siane, Chris, Denise, Lisa... arg... the list is really long. Do grown goddaughters count?
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer? Sadly, yes. I am in the atchitectural industry.
What type of work do you do? Plot plans.
Do you go to school? Not right now.
Are you single/ Married? Again, complicated... legally yes, but separated 6.5 years.
What do you like most about your online group of friends? Humor and intelligent converstaion... sometimes heh
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends? Not to my knowlege.
How often do you speak to each other when your not online? I don't generally speak with online friends, but if anyone would like to speak to me, message me and I will gladly exchange phone numbers.
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work? 40


Any co-morbid disorders hehehe- just kidding....
Does ADHD count? hehe

[Damelon]

nationality
United States Citizenship
race/ethnicity
Caucasian
Where do you live?
Illinois
age
Older than I once was, younger than I'll be
Religion
None of the above
introverted/extroverted
More introverted than people think. More a listener than a talker
level of education
B.A. Degree
How many hours a day do you spend online?
2 1/2 - 3
How many outside friends do you have?
A pretty good number
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer?
Yes, Yes
What type of work do you do?
Servant of the Taxpayers
Do you go to school?
No
Are you single/ Married?
Single
What do you like most about your online group of friends?
Similar reading interests
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends?
No, not that I'm aware of
How often do you speak to each other when your not online
Speak - Hardly ever. Instant Message - A fair amount
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work?
8:30am - 5:00pm, M-F

[Cameraman Jenn]

nationality
USA
race/ethnicity
dangerlish = danish/german/english
Where do you live?
San Francisco
age
38
Religion
I practice an individual spirituality
introverted/extroverted
What do you guys think? I am a total introvert right?
level of education
B.A. Degree
How many hours a day do you spend online?
8-9
How many outside friends do you have?
I am very lucky in this respect, I have a huge number of awesome people I call friend and who call me friend back!
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer?
Yes, Yes
What type of work do you do?
I run an auto repair shop
Do you go to school?
No
Are you single/ Married?
Single
What do you like most about your online group of friends?
They are fun, interesting and nerdy like myself and they are a very diversified group and I learn something new every day.
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends?
I am sworn to secrecy!
How often do you speak to each other when your not online
Well, I talk to Lucimay alot and we hang out IRL, I spoke with Damelon for the first time last night via phone, I've also talked to Waddley a few times via phone, I talk to Menolly via phone and im, Sorus and I have hung out once, Creator came over for dinner the other night, Bloodguard Bob is my roomy and I talk via IM to alot of fellow watchers on a regular basis, Creator, Lucimay, Damelon, James, Matrixman (in literati), Murrin (also literati), Balon, Queeaqueg, Darth Revan, Gil Galad, Seareach, and Cov Jr.
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work?
8:30am - 5:00pm, M-F

[Cagliostro]

introverted/extroverted
What do you guys think? I am a total introvert right?

Well, you spend an awful lot of time "talking" to imaginary people on a computer. I think it fits.

[Cameraman Jenn]

Well, I am hardly on the computer outside of work and inside of work I usually get my stuff done rather quickly so I have lots of free time.

[Cagliostro]

Well, I am hardly on the computer outside of work and inside of work I usually get my stuff done rather quickly so I have lots of free time.

I'm just picking on you. And while we are at it...

What type of work do you do?
I run an auto repair shop

Do you ever get greasy little smudges on your face like the ladies in my avatar?

Sexy...

Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends?
I am sworn to secrecy!

I knew Bloodguard Bob looked like a porn star. Especially with that hair in his avatar. The question is, how many fellow forumites has he "dated"?

[Cameraman Jenn]

HEE HEE! Bob's secret is out!

And yes I do occasionally get greasy smudges on my face!

[High Lord Tolkien]

nationality: American
race/ethnicity: American
Where do you live? America.... ok, Cape Cod, Mass. (I don't like to get too specific in case my enemies ie: "Linden Lovers" find out exactly where!)
age: 39
Religion: small "c" christian but I capitalize it around Christmas-time
introverted/extroverted: introverted
level of education: some college till I needed money then technical training/certs
How many hours a day do you spend online? way way too much
How many outside friends do you have? what is an "outside" friend? outside of what? Work? No one has "friends" at work. They are only there because they are paid to be and interact with you because they have to. Outside of the internet? Too few.
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer? I do work and I do need a computer
What type of work do you do? I'm an IT Manager er.... Network Administrator/Support.... something or... I think so. My company was bought and my title changed 5 times. But they still pay me which is all I'm after anyway.
Do you go to school? Isn't life itself a never ending school?
Are you single/ Married? Married, as of now.
What do you like most about your online group of friends? That they are *online* [review my "introvert" answer]
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends? No idea
How often do you speak to each other when your not online? Never, though I'm not against it if it ever comes up.
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work? I'm paid for 40 but it's seldom that low a number.

[Cagliostro]

And yes I do occasionally get greasy smudges on my face!

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[Sunbaneglasses]

nationality: U.S.Aer
race/ethnicity: cracker, Dutch, English, Irish
Where do you live? Rural Alabama, just outside Jasper if you really want to know.
age: 32
Religion: Agnostic
introverted/extroverted: I swap up
level of education: Some college
How many hours a day do you spend online? 0-2
How many outside friends do you have? All my friends are geeks and weird o's
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer? Yes/Yes
What type of work do you do? I sell building supplies to contractors.
Do you go to school? No
Are you single/ Married? Married
What do you like most about your online group of friends? They like what I like, and I sometimes feel like I am on an island in real life.
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends? ???
How often do you speak to each other when your not online? Hardly ever
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work? 40 - 50

[dlbpharmd]

nationality US
race/ethnicity Caucasian
Where do you live? Tennessee
age 37
Religion non-practicing Christian
introverted/extroverted a little of both?
level of education professional doctorate
How many hours a day do you spend online? too much
How many outside friends do you have? several but I talk to y'all more
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer? yes/yes
What type of work do you do? Clinical Pharmacist
Do you go to school? not anymore
Are you single/ Married? Married
What do you like most about your online group of friends? Similar interests, clever sense of humor, etc
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends? dunno
How often do you speak to each other when your not online? rarely, but would love to talk more....I'm a text messaging fiend as well
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work? 45-50

[Menolly]

How often do you speak to each other when your not online? rarely, but would love to talk more....I'm a text messaging fiend as well

You have my number. Feel free to call anytime, Don!

I'll be happy to take you for a stroll over to the Swamp.

[Fist and Faith]

age
Older than I once was, younger than I'll be

Careful there, High Lord! Don't want to jinx yourself!

[Fist and Faith]

How often do you speak to each other when your not online? rarely, but would love to talk more....I'm a text messaging fiend as well

He's not kidding, either! I was always amazed by how quickly he responds to texts. Then I saw him in action once!! He types them out with his thumbs on his phone's keyboard nearly as fast as I can type with all my fingers on a regular keyboard!! ZOOM!!!!!!

[Damelon]

age
Older than I once was, younger than I'll be

Careful there, High Lord! Don't want to jinx yourself!

If Simon and Garfunkel can use the line.

[Fist and Faith]

Don't view it that you're older than you ever were. View it that you're younger than you'll ever be again. You see? It's the half-empty, half-full thing.

[dlbpharmd]

How often do you speak to each other when your not online? rarely, but would love to talk more....I'm a text messaging fiend as well

You have my number. Feel free to call anytime, Don!

I'll be happy to take you for a stroll over to the Swamp.

I shall do that! But let's give the Swamp a miss, ok?

[balon!]

nationality American
race/ethnicity White (third generation Italian.)
Where do you live? Olywa. (Olympia, Washington.)
age 18
Religion Agnostic
introverted/extroverted Both. At work? Extro. At home? Intro.
level of education Highschool Diploma, saving for college. F'ing expensive over here.
How many hours a day do you spend online? probably three or four.
How many outside friends do you have? I like to keep very few friends. However I HIGHLY value the ones that I keep.
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer? No comp. I LOVE my job. Working at a theatre kicks so much ass, it's really mindblowing.
What type of work do you do? Usher. Not the black one.
Do you go to school? I will. Eventually.
Are you single/ Married? Single, but against my will. Chicks are too complex for me.
What do you like most about your online group of friends? It keeps me laughing. Constantly. They're a good group of people.
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends? I would assume so, but I don't know for sure. I haven't. I think.
How often do you speak to each other when your not online? Not online?......twice. In total. Heh.
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work? Last week it was sixty. This week? Probably fourty. Next week? Who knows.

[storm]

nationality- american
race/ethnicity- irish/norwegian
Where do you live?-michigan
age-25
Religion-raised lutheran...now more like a 50/50 mix of christian/buddhist
introverted/extroverted-depends on how hot the girl is
level of education-BA, working on a BSN
How many hours a day do you spend online?-4ish
How many outside friends do you have?-several
Do you work? Is it a job that requires a computer?-yes...we play online at work
What type of work do you do?-assistant manager at a golf course
Do you go to school?-yup
Are you single/ Married?-single
What do you like most about your online group of friends?-diverse backgrounds
Has anyone dated anyone in the group of online friends?-yup
How often do you speak to each other when your not online?-a few times a week
How many hours a week do you work, if you do work?-40 most weeks