Why ?

[Richard Jordan]

Originally Posted by Don Lucas

Because if I did a photoshop and this is the best I could I could make me look then I would be even more "special".

Hey Don, you look great. Forget what they say.

If I could I would change my username to my real name. I find when I try to hide from others, I end up hiding from myself and loose touch with who I am. By exposing myself, I reach a deeper understanding.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by jordanship

I find when I try to hide from others, I end up hiding from myself and loose touch with who I am. By exposing myself, I reach a deeper understanding.

Ray Stevens - The Streak - YouTube

[Tingum]

I can do a sun sight a whole lot quicker than I can post a picture on this evil one eyed god! Guess I'm just a grouchy old pirate!

[nautical62]

Often, when I read a thread, I don't feel I could respond with anything that adds any new or better information to the OPs question.

[Undadar]

Originally Posted by nautical62

Often, when I read a thread, I don't feel I could respond with anything that adds any new or better information to the OPs question.

Ditto. I hate saying the same thing.

[redcobra]

Sometimes I am interested in the topic, but have nothing to say. Sometimes the header is interesting and the body of the discussion is not.

[Alaska JD]

I'm fairly new to sailing and use the forum as a "learning opportunity". I've started my own threads asking questions on topics I've not found addressed and posted to threads I have specific professional knowledge to respond with. Other than that, my lack of "post productivity" is mostly about having the time to do it well. I hate just throwing words at the computer

[JRM]

I often will spend a great deal of time writing something out, then after the fifth preview, decided it really doesn't add anything to the conversation other than to confirm my own ignorance, and delete it. I would probably do better to delete them all, including this one...

It's a public service really. I keep myself occupied wasting my own time, while avoiding wasting your time reading it. The sacrifices I make for you all...

JRM

[Wishinforwind]

well cause nude pic's are not allowed! LOL Just kidding! I respond when I have something to add not just throw up what 13 others have said.. I would rather have 2 good, intelligent, funny posts then 13,962 ones that just say things like me to and GO BEAVERS ( whom ever the beavers are)

BTW I aint figured out how to post a pic yet ... Still a techno newbie

[atoll]

Originally Posted by Wishinforwind

well cause nude pic's are not allowed! LOL Just kidding! I respond when I have something to add not just throw up what 13 others have said.. I would rather have 2 good, intelligent, funny posts then 13,962 ones that just say things like me to and GO BEAVERS ( whom ever the beavers are)

BTW I aint figured out how to post a pic yet ... Still a techno newbie

when ya work it out,could do with some pictures of beavers around here to liven up the place...........

[detav007]

Although I'm a Navy Veteran and love boats I've never actually been on a sailboat. I'm looking forward to that day but it won't be very soon. I usually only comment if I have something constructive to add or it's something within my knowledge base (mechanical repair, wood work, automotive supplier quality). I don't want to add something unless I'm pretty sure it's something helpful. Welcome to the forum. I'm here to learn, and just as I wouldn't want a sailor telling me how to implement a lean manufacturing environment at my supplier I wouldn't want to tell a sailor which sail is best in which environment.

[Matt sachs]

I dont have any thing else to add so......Go Beavers

[Snore]

Originally Posted by mythicalfantasy

I was just wondering why do so many people view threads but do not respond? Why do people not show their faces on here?

I like knowing who I am talking to and also believe that people should know who I am. I was just sitting here wondering why...

Michelle

It depends on the thread. I have seen threads where a good technical question was posted, and folks who are not technically competent render wrong opinions. I have lurked and followed those threads and gotten a great education from some really smart people. My favorite thread was a few months back where someone who had (to my knowledge) never designed a boat was arguing with Bob Perry.

Bill

[svcambria]

Originally Posted by mythicalfantasy

... While I was trying to see if the law of averages works or not. It is said for every 100 people you normally would get at least 10 people to take part. ...
Michelle

The Law of Averages works out - on average...
It's one of those immutable laws, like the conservation of angular momentum... (really!)
You will just have to try posting more to see what responses you get...Get your "n" up, so to speak...
Michael

[fjwiley1]

This has been an Awesome Post...... It's great that we have such Freedom of Expression....Life is Good.....


"enjoy the Wind for it is Free"