How do you view fellow escapists?

[F4LL3N]

Before I joined, I thought most people had their own opinion. Now, and for a long time, I've realized that most people here are actually quite unintelligent (in the sense of original thought) and follow the first bandwagon they can hitch a ride on. Even if that bandwagon is absolutely ridiculous.

-No offence intended. Simply what I've observed. But I still like most people here, or else I wouldn't stick around.

On a side note, I originally thought this was an Australian site with mainly Australian users and some British. But I think it's actually US with mainly US users. Where did I get this from! >_>

 

[Jonluw]

Oh god, that shit is ugly. Why did you buy that?! Don't you value your taste buds?! I guess you could do what I do with ugly tasting alcohol: save it for when you're so drunk already that you won't care about the taste.

...

I'm beginning to sound like an alcoholic.

I wanted to be stylish and drink White Russians...
"I like cream. I'm sure that means a White Russian will be the cocktail for me! What's that? I need Kahlua for the drink as well? Ok, sure."
Then: regret.

I don't want to save it 'till I'm drunk. I tried doing that on the night I mentioned, and I still couldn't handle it. Resorted to loading it off on an almost as drunk friend of mine. She couldn't get herself to drink it either.

And don't worry: Knowing how Kahlua tastes doesn't make you sound more like an alcoholic when you've already been talking about the monday morning boilermakers.

You'll probably do what I'm doing: realise that the fact that you got the highest grades in your classes counts for shit with employers, and then sadly wander around various towns trying desperately to get the most menial jobs, only to be given the response "lol I don't care that you can explain how mRNA transcription occurs - you need two years minimum experience to be a waiter, jackass".

Yeah, doesn't sound fun.
I only really ever tried applying for one job. Some part time work on an electronics/gaming store.
Despite the fact that I was the only one (out of 100 applicants) to get a 100% score on the questionnaire on product knowledge and how to handle customers, I didn't even get called in to the second round of interviews.
It seems something about my personality is extrememly off-putting to employers.

 

[DasDestroyer]

I recognize some of the bigger posters, but that's about it. I wonder if anyone here knows me... :O

 

[BGH122]

And don't worry: Knowing how Kahlua tastes doesn't make you sound more like an alcoholic when you've already been talking about the monday morning boilermakers.

Valid.

Yeah, doesn't sound fun.
I only really ever tried applying for one job. Some part time work on an electronics/gaming store.
Despite the fact that I was the only one (out of 100 applicants) to get a 100% score on the questionnaire on product knowledge and how to handle customers, I didn't even get called in to the second round of interviews.
It seems something about my personality is extrememly off-putting to employers.

Yeah, I've had that a lot in my searches too. It really sucks to get mysteriously ignored for callbacks with no explanation as to why. It sucks even worse to get callbacks, and then for them to say "that went great" and never contact you again.

Still, got another interview today, so maybe I'll get some work soon - it has taken six months...

 

[go-10]

for whatever reason I view everyone according to their avatar :/
I don't remember names or anything else I just know there's either a lot of ponies or some dood that REALLY likes ponies

 

[thom_cat_]

They're all wankers. I hate them all with a passion. Why the hell am I still here? Fuck.

Honestly? I judge them by their words. Some are insightful, others funny and then there are the pricks. All walks of life.

 

[Jonluw]

Yeah, I've had that a lot in my searches too. It really sucks to get mysteriously ignored for callbacks with no explanation as to why. It sucks even worse to get callbacks, and then for them to say "that went great" and never contact you again.

Still, got another interview today, so maybe I'll get some work soon - it has taken six months...

Best of luck to you then.
Remember to stay off the drink before the interview now, harr harr.

I feel you man. The interviewers acted like (and said that) it went great when I was leaving, but I got the refusal only a couple of hours later.

 

[mParadox]

I only recognise people who've made themselves stand out. By either being a tosser or saying something important/hilarious.

I recall doing neither of those things therefore... *goes to corner* ;~;

OT: *ahem* The avatar always helps. Really. The avatars help set the tone to the sort of person you are. It can be confusing like, sporting a dark broody avatar but having a cheerful personality.

I don't trust my first impressions so I tend to stick around until I have enough evidence(posts) to proudly and smugly say that the said person is a complete twat or an all good guy/gal.

 

[dyre]

I wish there were fewer of them so I could get to know people here better, but on the whole, Escapist people are alright. They're willing to discuss things politely most of the time (or maybe they're compelled to from the rules, dunno), and I don't see too many stupid threads like "Was Hitler a good guy??!" or "What if we killed all the crippled people :O," which is a plus. Even the religion and politics section is reasonably goodnatured.

 

[BGH122]

Yeah, I've had that a lot in my searches too. It really sucks to get mysteriously ignored for callbacks with no explanation as to why. It sucks even worse to get callbacks, and then for them to say "that went great" and never contact you again.

Still, got another interview today, so maybe I'll get some work soon - it has taken six months...

Best of luck to you then.
Remember to stay off the drink before the interview now, harr harr.

I feel you man. The interviewers acted like (and said that) it went great when I was leaving, but I got the refusal only a couple of hours later.

Cheers broham, I'll do all my drinking tonight so that I'll be fresh for tomorrow night.

Those interviewers really grind my gears - I know they don't want to be off-putting or negative, but why waste our damn time? If they're not gonna hire us then just say so.

 

[Jedamethis]

I only recognise people who've made themselves stand out. By either being a tosser or saying something important/hilarious.

I recall doing neither of those things therefore... *goes to corner* ;~;

OT: *ahem* The avatar always helps. Really. The avatars help set the tone to the sort of person you are. It can be confusing like, sporting a dark broody avatar but having a cheerful personality.

I don't trust my first impressions so I tend to stick around until I have enough evidence(posts) to proudly and smugly say that the said person is a complete twat or an all good guy/gal.

Don't recall ever having said something hilarious? Deary me.

 

[Marik2]

Okay, let's see. These are probably the groups I use to lump people into. (Even if you all are unique little snowflakes and I love all of you equally. Except <url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles>you. I hate you.)

Ah how I missed that old trick

Good times.

And I recognize like....half of the people on this thread cuz of their avatars and their names

 

[mParadox]

Don't recall ever having said something hilarious? Deary me.

Oh wait... NOW I REMEMBER! LAUNCHING PILLOWS IN 5 SECONDS! *aims launcher at you* Run foxy... run.

 

[Jonluw]

Best of luck to you then.
Remember to stay off the drink before the interview now, harr harr.

I feel you man. The interviewers acted like (and said that) it went great when I was leaving, but I got the refusal only a couple of hours later.

Cheers broham, I'll do all my drinking tonight so that I'll be fresh for tomorrow night.

Those interviewers really grind my gears - I know they don't want to be off-putting or negative, but why waste our damn time? If they're not gonna hire us then just say so.

Would be a lot more practical, yes.

My time isn't really "wasteable" though, so I won't complain.

 

[Count Igor]

Hiya escapists.

I'm boooored. Let's have a community-centered thread.

What I want to know is this: When you read the replies to a thread, how do you think of the users who reply?
Do you remember specific users from thread to thread and assign personalities to them? Do you think of them as people or just anonymous, faceless commenters, making no connections between threads?
i.e. When you see the comments do you think of them as a bunch of statements without considering whom they come from, or do you think of them as the opinions of a series of people you know to varying degrees?

Spoiler: Personal opinion stuff: spoilered for neatness.

There are quite a few users whom I recognize, and some I think of as people with personalities (for example, Fred is the guy I always disagree with.); but most users are just faceless people whom I do not see often enough, or whose posts I do not notice enough specific traits or patterns in to think of them as anything other than a bunch of random people.

The exception to this is the Religion and politics subforum, where I have a clear picture of most of the regulars.

Thread prompted by looking through old threads and realizing how many of the people I used to recognize (Aylaine, Furburt, Mackheath, Generic Gamer, that Swede with the colourful ninja spiral gif avatar thing, etc.) have either been banned, stopped posting, or migrated to the forum games section. Sigh.

Not sure if someone's mentioned it, but.. I think Aylaine died in a car crash. (If I'm wrong I'm going to be so incredibly embarrassed. >.> )

Anyway: OT: I recognise by Avatar, or if someone is incredibly awesome/Annoying I sometimes remember them.
Baldry from our lovely times in WHOOPS.
Sassafrass from having awesome Dr. Cox stuff in the past and a high post score when I was a young 'un.

But Rakktheundead is the annoying one. Gods he gets depressing and irritating in EVERY SINGLE RELATIONSHIP THREAD.
Here's basically how it goes.

Well I don't know if love is real. All I know is that I WILL NEVER BE LOVED BECAUSE I'M UGLY AND AWKWARD AND WHY EVEN TRY, RIGHT GUYS? EVERYONE HATES ME. I GAVE MY HEART TO HER AND SHE [HEADING=2]CRUUUUUSHED MY HOOOPES AND DREEEEAMS[/HEADING]
SO ALONE.

Though his posts are quite funny sometimes, so I say keep going, Rakk!

 

[Jedamethis]

Don't recall ever having said something hilarious? Deary me.

Oh wait... NOW I REMEMBER! LAUNCHING PILLOWS IN 5 SECONDS! *aims launcher at you* Run foxy... run.

GAH! What is the meaning of this?! *hides*

 

[Jonluw]

Not sure if someone's mentioned it, but.. I think Aylaine died in a car crash. (If I'm wrong I'm going to be so incredibly embarrassed. >.>)

When you say it, that does sound awfully familiar. But:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.277357-Inner-Conflict-of-the-Heart-Mind#10790376

That's the last thread she made, where she explained her situation and why she quit the escapist.
I don't think she died. At least I hope she didn't.

 

[TheRundownRabbit]

I may or may not get along with some of you. To me, some are friends, some are acquaintances, some are like that roommate who you don't really like but accept anyway. But I also see ya guys as like a second family, just one, big, happy, awkward, strange family. Mostly because I've only seen siblings argue and squabble the way you guys do.