N00b's Adventures in Wonderland: A Tale of Misunderstandings

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The discussion revolves around misunderstandings and humorous anecdotes related to the forum culture, particularly focusing on the character "Franzbear" and the dynamics of the General Discussion (GD) area. Participants share their confusions and experiences, exploring the nature of the thread and its evolution over time.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the identity and significance of "Franzbear," with varying interpretations of its meaning and relevance.
  • There are humorous claims about the chaotic nature of the thread and its transformation over time, with references to its excessive length and the perceived decline in quality of posts.
  • Several participants discuss their feelings of being "n00bs" and their struggles to understand the forum's culture and inside jokes.
  • One participant suggests creating a new thread to summarize the "Franzbear" saga, indicating a desire to preserve the more meaningful content.
  • There are discussions about the lack of psychologists in the forum and the potential for more serious discussions in the social sciences area.
  • Some participants reflect on the challenges of finding valuable posts outside of GD, while others encourage exploration of different areas within the forum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a sense of confusion and humor regarding the "Franzbear" phenomenon, but there is no consensus on its significance or the best way to engage with the content. Multiple competing views on the nature of the thread and its relevance remain evident.

Contextual Notes

There are references to the evolution of the thread and its content, which may include inside jokes and cultural references that are not fully explained, leading to misunderstandings among newer members.

Who May Find This Useful

New members of the forum, participants interested in forum culture, and those curious about the dynamics of online discussions may find this exchange insightful.

  • #31
Astronuc said:
Well perhaps any psychologist would avoid divulging the fact that he or she is a psychologist and would also avoid disclosing the fact that they are studying the behavior of people in order to avoid influencing that behavior.
yes,you'r right.But it's easy to know them.you know they can't avoid discussing hot topics and the way they try to get more information from people will reveal their secret. :wink: you know they have a special view about every issue and the only way they can hide it,it's to avoid of talking about anything.and unfortunately you can't get enough data about people when you don't discuss with them.Sometimes you have to get people's goat to know them.

I would imagine, somewhere at some pysch department at some university, there is a grad student doing his or her dissertation on the behavior of people on internet forums, perhaps even GD. :biggrin:
there's no special place for them to do their researches.I mean they're doing their job wherever and whenever they meet humans.
you're saying a funny memory but it allows your psychologist friend to find out your psychological problems.anyway I think internet could be a good place to do research in psychology area because sometimesit's difficult to get right information in face to face conversations esp. when his/her favorite case is lying in order to impress the poor psychologist.for sure the psychologist will understand he's lying 1 day but it takes so long.(some people don't stop lying even through internet esp. in chatrooms !:cry: )
 
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  • #32
Smurf said:
I'm taking a psych and a sociology course in the fall.. does that help?
Your attandance around here is a better help! :biggrin:
 
  • #33
Lisa! said:
Your attandance around here is a better help! :biggrin:
attendance is spelled with an 'e'.


...


GAH! I'm turning into yomamma! Make it stop! Make it stop! AHHHHH

*bury's his head in his pillow and cries*
 
  • #34
Smurf said:
attendance is spelled with an 'e'.


...


GAH! I'm turning into yomamma! Make it stop! Make it stop! AHHHHH

*bury's his head in his pillow and cries*
oops when your typing fast,it always happens. but it won't change anything about you.
 
  • #35
smurf, you're too short to be me. go pretend to be danger somewhere
 
  • #36
yomamma said:
smurf, you're too short to be me. go pretend to be danger somewhere
? I'm like 6 feet tall actually.
 
  • #37
Smurf said:
? I'm like 6 feet tall actually.
 

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