Who we are
A couple of recent topics have got me thinking about what type of people we are. Let’s face it, we have a wide variety of characters here. I have no doubt that if we met each other in person it would be a LOT different. We don’t all share the same goals, or the same opinions about most issues. What we do share is a drive to improve ourselves. The types of improvement are different, but wanting to improve is a constant.
There is nowhere that this is more obvious than when a Bro or Sis shows up on the boards with a problem. We rally around that person and try to help. I know from my own personal experience that several members on here have talk me out of some pretty stupid situations. I also know that there are several members here that would get behind me if I was in a real bind.
That is why I come back here constantly, and tell other people who ask me about gear to get on the eRoids to learn something. Thanks everyone for making this the best online community I’ve yet to find.
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GearofWarGood points. I know that I'm very reluctant to ask for a helping hand at times myself due to the fact that I don't want people to know about my personal struggles. I'm also afraid of people making preconceptions such as, I can't handle my own business like a real man, so I'm asking for help. I know it's all macho bullshit but the fact of the matter is that people do make judgements before knowing circumstances. Feelings tend to get hurt, pride wounded. No help asked for a second time. But i tell you something else, Cley. I'm jealous of your familial bond. It sounds like you guys are there for each other come hell or high water, and that's worth more than its weight in gold, sir. Don't take it for granted. My Old Man just died shortly before Christmas and I was a new member here then. I wish I knew some of you guys then the way I know you'se now, because this site took my mind off the worst of it then even. I'm sure the support now would've been amazing.
Personally, I wish I did know a bunch of yous in person. I think it would be a riot of a comedy club..Eroidians out on the town raising hell.
I don't speak for everyone though...amazing how you can read the character of someone thru posts, and there have been a few here that I would never like to meet in person....but most of the personal stuff I read on here about someone or some situation shows the true colors of every single one of us.
This is something I thought I would never do...be on an online message board like this, semi-addicted to it, lol. I always make fun Facebook...but here I am!! Fbook for gearheads, lol. I still (at times) can't believe this is real...I remember when I first joined...I thought for the longest time that this was some kind of joke, how could buying steroids be so safe, inexpensive, and easy?
But besides that, the camaraderie here is absolutely hilarious...and endearing, lol. Dude below said something about warm and fuzzy..so that's it, endearing. Thanks for caring fam!!!
CleyonLOL Facebook for Gearheads, I think BFG needs to add that as a new tagline.
Each opportunity I've had to meet one of my fellow eRoiders I've taken, and there are a couple that I plan to meet in the very near future.
GearofWarNice post, Cley. I was thinking about what you said and was wondering why it is that we can all help each other out here without a second thought, but as you say "in person" things would probably be a different story. I wish that out in the real world, so to speak, people would be willing to come to each other's aid in times of need, and crisis. Is it because if the anonymity the Internet provides? Is it because when face to face in the real world people tend to get worried about looking and sounding dumb? Would finding out that someone was a different color than you envisioned them to be in your mind's eye change your mind on how helpful you would be to them? Sadly enough i think that may hild true for some users. I don't know. But planet earth sure would be a much cooler place to habitate if people were willing to help their fellow brothers out, and not just on the Internet.
CleyonThis is just my opinion, but I think the biggest reason for this is that people don't ask for help a lot. Oh, they may complain about their situation, or talk about things they don't like, but it's a LOT harder to walk up to someone on the street and go "can you help me figure something out?"
I know that I'm guilty of this. I was unemployed for almost 8 months once, and it was humiliating to me to have to ask my parents for help. The only reason I did is because I didn't have another choice. My brother almost lost his house because he was too proud to ask for help from us (his family). Once we found out about it we had his mortgage up to date within two months.
There's another part to this. A lot of people expect that help, when I can help people I do, but if that person approaches me like I owe them... well let's just say I'm not nearly as inclined to help.
Bottom line is that there is good advice out there, bad advice, and some so-so advice. The great thing about this board is that you can get lots of all of it in one place and use your own good sense to weed out what works for you. Since there is no shortage of good-intentioned help from fellow enthusiasts, it can generally be accepted that the comments and advice received here comes from the right place, with the best of intentions, even though opinions may differ. Of course there's a knuckle-head or two every now and then, but they become easily recognized here in a hurry.
I've heard various slanderous comments about eroids from other, off-site places on the internet, but the truth is that this board is only as good (or as bad) as those members who post, comment, vote, and otherwise contribute. And I think it's doing pretty well. It is well-known that you can only get shot in the back when you're out in front of everyone else! Great thread starter, Cleyon. Nice, warm, fuzzy forum thread. Eroid members, chime in and give yourselves a pat on the back. You all deserve it.
CleyonManaging the ecosystem of an online community is something that's really hard to do. Years ago I just to spend a LOT of time on gibe.com
That was one of the origional say/post anything boards, and well it turned to shit. Without someone to moderate it would all go to hell in a handbasket. That's why think this place does so well. Noid, BFG, and BB have done a good job setting the tone. They've also been good about seeing past the silliness of certain members and focusing on the things that really matter.
I agree this was well said!
Lets all book a cruise!
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CleyonWhat a sausage fest that would be...LOL, but ED would have a GREAT time.
AnonI agree! Theres so many helpful blokes here! Its seriously not the atmosphere youd expect from a community of roided up ragers lol but.. As they say. One should never judge a book by its cover and this is a fine example of forums should strive to become!
AnonI have questioned my self several times regarding my grip on reality ,due to the fact I have become so attached to a cyber group. You are absolutely right though, the diversity, and good will that existes here is to me what transforms this from just another site, to a place I truly enjoy and people I call friends.