Why do we post on forums?

knottingam

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Why do we even bother to voice our opinions to a random group of strangers whom we are virtually certain to never meet in real life?
 

Erana

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Humans have a need for socialization.

Forums are easier than actual talking; you don't even need an interlocular, really. Its just the idea that others may, at some point, read the thread, that makes posting more satisfying than just talking to oneself.
 

CMon

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It's a timekiller.

Why do we bother to read retarded news articles about celebrities?

It's a timekiller.
 

megapenguinx

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Share and spread ideas/thoughts/beliefs/etc. Also I like to think we're all a little egotistical.
 

ConnorCool

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because making your opinion heard feels good, whether anybody reads it or not

unless its a youtube comment, 99% of the time, they are worth nothing
 

Time Travelling Toaster

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To be heard in a decent place ?
Rather than being slated for own beliefs, also to widen our views by hearing other peoples opinions :)
 

Erana

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3.141592654 said:
Talking to random strangers online fills up a lot of the free time I have due to my sleeping patterns.

That's my reason, but I doubt many people on here share it.
I bet your "sleeping patterns" are caused by an internet addiction. I see it happen all the time...
 

zoozilla

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megapenguinx said:
Share and spread ideas/thoughts/beliefs/etc. Also I like to think we're all a little egotistical.
A little?

The Escapist might just be the most egotistical forum I've ever seen.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, though.
 

Pimppeter2

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MaxTheReaper said:
knottingam said:
Why do we even bother to voice our opinions to a random group of strangers whom we are virtually certain to never meet in real life?
Tell that to the people attending UK Escapism.

And because you, as human beings, want people to agree with you.
You want to talk about yourselves and be complimented.

I do it for shits and giggles, mostly.
We'll get there one day...
 

HotShooter

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Personally I'm just really, really, REALLY bored and it's something to do at 4 in the morning when you're too lazy to go sleep.
 

AboveUp

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Because we really feel better in our choice between Halo 3, Gears of War 2 and Fallout 3 after asking here.
 
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Only place I can have an inteligent conversation/debate/discussion.

HotShooter said:
it's something to do at 4 in the morning when you're too lazy to go sleep.
Too lazy to sleep?! I got to steal that one.
 

ae86gamer

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Because this 'random group of people' are all awesome and I enjoy posting my thoughts.

Also, because The Escapist is awesome.

^That is why we post.