Why are u here?
Just wanted to ask the question I'm sure we all have asked ourselves at least once or twice. Why am I here?
Over the time I've been here I've been forced to ask myself this more than once and not always cuz I wanted to ask myself this. Yes I know the gear. We are all here for the gear, or at least we all are initially. Then we get to know the place a bit. We find lots of cool advice and info, tricks of the trade. I Love that part especially. Most of us have been running gear before we ever hit these pages. But now we are exposed to different views, opinions and experiences. New science dictates a lot of change and some of us change with it. Those parts are the most abundant stories u here from members as to why they are here.
I've been here longer than most. I've seen changes in others as I have in myself. I came here new to online forums. I was unconfident in my own knowledge and I definitely had reasons. Some came here already possessing vast amounts of knowledge and experience. They grew and grew and blossomed. Into a Guru. Into Experts. Into Mods. Into Pros. The site itself grew and blossomed. It was an amazing thing to watch and be a part of. I at times am here to escape. To remove myself from the challenges of reality. Other times I've been here for selfish reasons. For access to cheap safe gear. For access to sometimes free gear. Other times I've been here to spread some experiences and knowledge I've attained over time. The most enduring reason I find myself here for is the brotherhood of like minded individuals. To mingle with people who can relate to myself.
Once we grow as a member, enough to say u have genuine feelings of respect and admiration for another we now move to a different set of expectations.
What are u bringing or adding to the equation. Is it wisdom? Is it genuinity? Humor? Levity? Are u the hungry for knowledge guy? We need guys like that!
Or are u simply here for yourself? Are u here to find some sort of self gratification? "Self" is not a viable term in the group collective. It's no longer about yourself any more. It can't be if you are genuinely here to be a part of something special.
I've had to re-evaluate this many times over and I've had different answers each time I've been forced to ask this of myself. Today I'm here as a public servant and student. The more I witness the more its obvious to me that there is so much to learn that my lifetime can pass before I will ever know it all. For those of u that think u know it all. I humbly ask u if the word "Self" is in ur equation. It's ok if it is cuz it's been in my own equation more than once.
To anyone that feels comfortable enough to share, I'd like to know why u are here. What is the term that best describes why u are here? I only ask that the conversation remain polite and respectful of the folks honest enough to share. Why are YOU here?
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TO MAKE FUN OF PEOPLE ONLINE
WHOOPS!... it was only a matter of time with you TUT fucking TUT
Ohh yeah? Looks like that backfired on ya
AquaManrecommendation for a friend, and really glad I followed his advice
I followed Goth here well over a year ago.. I wanted to know what was hogging all his time. What he was lauging about .. I decided that this was a pretty cool place to be even though I was one of the first women here. (BFG almost banned me for having the same IP addy as Goth) Now there are several of us ;-) I wanted to be able to make this a place where ALL could come and learn and ask questions and DARE to grow. When I was a Mod, I went out of my way to make that happen. I was here for the underdog, the newbie, those who might have been afraid to ask questions or post pics. I love this place I honestly don't know what I would do without it. I have seen the site grow and expand beyond our wildest dreams. I have watched people grow in more ways than one. I have seen many come and many go (some I even helped out the door). I stay for the discussion, the knowledge, the interaction, and the community.
AnonWell ive seen you here and help so many including me... you will always be a important part of this place... your a staple of eroids and have been for long time
Honestly... i been doin this long time but ive learned way more since being here... im here for the knowledge and for my many friends and for the fun this site brings... for the drama... for the advice given and taken good oor bad.... to help someone who needs it.. to be helped.... to get quality gear at affordable price.... and to be a part of something .... to call someone out when they are fuckin up.... to get called out when i fuck up.... to gain a friend....... i fuckin love this.... im sure i could think of more but im half asleep
56tooTher's so much to be said about a woman's touch. : ) I've always felt comfortable coming to you with questions concerning my wife and although they may have been elementary questions I never saw you laughing at me, well, at least I never SAW you!! You ROCK Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl!!
Oh my my. I am so happy u posted. U are by far the most beloved member to ever grace these halls. Honestly nobody even comes close. I've learned so much from u in such a small window of time. About gear about myself. I am so glad to have known u. And I miss seeing u posting advice and hanging out with the crew. Responsibilities and providing come first. I wish u and Goth nothing but success in all facets of life. Be well and THANK U FOR EVERYTHING :-)
I went looking for a place that was more into research then other forums. Ive been here 8 months or
so and im still doing research on what's what. (2 hours a night sometimes). Most (rather all)
of the other forums are full of stupid answers and to much "bro-science".. Ive been lifting
for a long time.. and if I'm going to do something. the idea is to -correctly-.. there are maybe 3 other
sources I use on the net.. there are smarter people in here..
CleyonI love the deep questions! For me I found this place when I typed in “napsgear reviews” into a search engine. I read the reviews, and decided not to order from them, then started reading the reviews of the other sites, and found some that I liked, and some that I didn’t. Finally I started to look around the forum and read more.
There are a LOT of other sites, and most of them have knowitalls (as we do). The big difference is that the tone on this site is all about helping each other. When I first came on here I was already six months into making a documentary about steroids. My goal has always been to demystify the subject and to increase the level of understanding about steroids in the general public. Well, this site more than any other fits the tone of what I’m trying to do.
I keep coming back because I have real friends on here. Guys that I know would be willing to listen if I needed to talk, and don’t think too badly of me when I’m a moron.
When I first joined I did the same thing. Always looked at the reviews. Never went into the forum. Lol. I lurked around without joining for a few months.
No doubt I was here almost 6months before I joined. Was scared of the Internet. Shit I still am.
CleyonI'd worry about anyone that doesn't lurk for a time before jumping in! People talk about how scared they were the first time they pinned, I wasn't scared the first time I pinned, but the first time I made an order from a source I was TERRIFIED!
lol napsgear is how i found Eroids as well
Funny u say that cuz I used naps gear I bought off a friend before Eroids. Lots of Geneza. I've been banned from here and one man in particular was as well. I knew how important and special this joint was when he found me on other forum sites and stayed in constant contact with me the entire time I was away. I knew right then he was as real as they come. He scared me when he told me how smart he really is and what schools he was accepted into. Wow. Blown away. Like completely n totally fucking blown away. I always thought he was just a funny bastard. There isn't a more genuine and real friend than Irish. That Mick bastard is my fuckn dude!!!!! The ties that bind u potato eatin leprechaun!!
That is one smart bastard
CleyonThe potato eater you speak of is a surprising guy, and real as they come too. There are several people like that on this site, and if I named names I'll leave someone out and feel bad.
About the Naps and Geneza (my first bottle of Cyp, I'll never forget it) I know they used to be THE place to get stuff, but when I was looking into making my first personal order was when they were in their "flake" phase.
ray3801Ordered from Naps during this period as well. Also what brought me here reading reviews. Got a bottle of Genzea Test Prop off a friend and just had to have more of that stuff. The order took like 8 Months to arrive!!! Never forget that time.
I stumbled onto eroids last yr a friend had bought some gear through a source on here and the source didn't deliver so I checked out this place to do some research. Up until this point I didn't even realize you could by gear online, I was in the dark on the subject except the fact I had used some online research chem companies for GHRP and clen etc... After finding a reputable source and ordering gear, I began browsing through the forums and learned more in 1 month than I have in a lifetime on training and diet. I've been glued to eroids ever since. I never used gear to much in the past only a few cycles in my 40 yrs, but since eroids I have been able to transform and be in the best condition of my life and now I have the knowledge to stay this way. When you get the knowledge you get the transformation when put into action and this has caught the gym rats eyes and are constantly asking me questions on diet and training, which I have no quarries on helping them out and learning. No only have I been able to improve myself but others have made major improvements from me being able to pass on great info and knowledge I've pick up here. This place is a true gold mine and the mods and people here are good people.
simply put...i cant stay away. i stumbled upon it bc of the gear like most people do but stayed bc of all the knowledge here. i absolutely never thought that i would actually want to be part of an online community but this place is absolutely amazing. i love that if i search hard enough or ask the right people the answer is always there. i enjoy helping people were I can and directing them in the right direction so they can meet their goals. the competition, determination, and drive of the members here keeps me going forward. so i guess there really isnt one reason, its a compilation of wanting to help, obtain knowledge, and overall enjoyment of this place
Came first to be informed about the gear & sources. Met some great people who were willing to assists in my questions. Been able to offer my opinion a few times, maybe it was welcome or worked. Found some more like minded people & enjoyed some camaraderie & competition. I think I'll stay if Eroids lets me...
Initially came here by accident. Stumbled upon eroids while researching. Realized what was going on here and immersed myself. I started reading and soaking it up. I was here for the quality sources (gear). I realized I didn't know as much as I thought I knew. Stocked up on gear and stuck around to share experiences with the members here. I've helped some people out and others have helped me. 1 year later and I was asked if I'd like to join the MOD team and help keep eroids going strong. I jumped all over it. I have enough gear to get through a year so I'm not here for that. I'm still learning and growing which keeps me here but now I have a bigger reason. To keep this place safe and free of bullshit. So just like everything else I do I'm giving 100% of myself to this job. I've been given the honor and responsibility to keep the castle safe and that's what I'm here to do now!!
AnonRflecting upon ones own actions and motives is one of the best things we can do for our selves . Without being analytical or introspective our actions are far more superficial, ie Im here for my self.
Even without pondering to my self, I know I am here with all the reasons you mention.
Originaly to check a review on a source I had used, then out of a thirst for info regarding this journey I am now on. But this forum is truly like no other I have been on or seen (although that isnt a lot). But still just look at the way people interact on youtube, Its all" F you you dumb ass, STFU, and your an idiot".
There is for 99% of the time a civility that exists here between the members , a code of conduct if you will.
And then you just make friends , there are so many people who I wait to see what they have to say, to exchange a PM or even just to send a pm for a "hello"
im definately selfish bastard
i try get all the info possible for my cycle through search bar i know who to listen to and take in their comments and of course best place in universe to get your gear , i dont get involved to much in posting but iv learned alot here for sure and i wanna keep on improving and learning this is place to be ...
Plain and simple....I've got no one else to talk to about this shit. A couple of guys I work out with use AAS but I'm splitting away from them because I'm tired of the reckless bullshit.
Another huge factor for me is that this place isn't one big "who has the biggest dick" contest. So many other boards are dominated by the long term members that new people are dismissed outright. That doesn't happen here.
The advice. This is the first board I have gotten no shit advice from people that aren't trying to sell me something.
56tooYou are so right . Those were my reasons for moving in here. I just felt very comfortable here for the reasons you state. There are those occassional assholes but hey, when have you ever met a group of people that didn't include at least one of those?
Hmmm a post for the deep thinking amongst us, ok let me try to be as forthright as possible here... for those that are close to me and know me well on here there is no second guessing that i live and breath this lifestyle,always have always will!.. there is no inbetween part for me its full on 24/7 365 period.
When i joined at first the main reason like most of us was to source good quality gear due to local gyms prices going through the roof and having to wait unreasonable lengths of time for delivery, that problem was solved overnight when i started to use various eroids SRCs both domestic and overseas... FUCKING GREAT STUFF!.. that was #1 problem solved... then i started to peruse the various forums reading and digesting all the posts to get a "FEEL" as to what eroids was really all about and to sort of learn the personalities of various members that that caught my attention for bringing knowledge and self experience... now that my friends was the trigger.. SELF EXPERIENCE ... i thought this is what i have plenty of and maybe someone could learn something from me online instead of just the normal stuff like everybody who clocks me in a gym wants to try to pack 30+ years of info into maybe an hours conversation, online gives me more time to be thourough and break things down into laymans terms for slow steady understandable influx of top quality info.
To fast forward a little now to explain the the differences in people that i have dealt with over my time here, most OPs are like sponges and soak up good info and make it work for themselves and come back after a cycle and are very happy and raring to go again, then on the other hand we get the total outright FKing pricks who if they had more than 2 FKing brain cells the friction created would blow thier FKing heads off lmao! these are the ones that create thread wars and really piss me off!... that said when the MOD position became available i thought heres a chance for me to help stop this shit in its tracks and to this day will ban any fucker that starts a thread war without blinking an eye to help keep good info/debate flowing and not kill threads in thier tracks.
Anyway to answer you question about the term to best describe why i am here......TO PASS ON HARD GAINED KNOWLEDGE AND TRICKS OF THE TRADE FROM PURE SELF EXPERIENCE, PROVEN RESULTS FROM MYSELF AND THOSE CLOSE TO ME THAT I HAVE WITNESSED WITH MY OWN EYES... I SHOOT FROM THE HIP WITH ZERO BULLSHIT AND DONT SUFFER FOOLS GLADLY AND HAVE THE BOLLOCKS TO STAND UP AND TELL SOMEBODY WHEN THEY ARE PISSING INTO THE WIND... TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT HONEST ADVICE IS MY MISSION STATEMENT.
Thankyou V.
56tooI LOVE your sense of humor Vike. You're fucking awesome bro!
Cheers 56 i love u 2 full homo lol.... when you moving to UK bro?.. your gears is the business
ive moved all the wifes ornaments from the fireplace and have your big 30ml cannon jugs on there instead... they look luverly lmao!
Damn.. just a newbie to this place I've been only a member for a few days and I can see the comradely and respect everyone has for one another and I am blown away by it. I'm not going to lie , I bring nothing to the table. I came here because a friend told me about this place and I am relatively new to the gear game and have been taken advantage by it by dishonest selfish people. I am a book full of blank pages waiting to be filled by the vast knowledge you all have. I really can't wait to start making some good friends here. With that being said I am here to learn as much as possible, get my body to where I want it to be and to one day be like the guy that posted this forum. To all that read this be safe in your ventures and may the gear be strong with you! ;)
AnonWell I started here for the personnel experience of members who use certain compounds. Its easy for a doctor or company to research such compounds such as AAS and report their findings, but personnel experiences IMO is much more true and rewarding. Eroids is like a never ending evolving study on AAS, what it does to the body, how to counteract sides effects and such. As time went on though I started building friendships and relationships with some of the members making this site even more rewarding than just the knowledge.
AnonCame for the roids.
Stayed for the members.
Couldn't have said it better!
AnonX 3:)
I came to eroids as a jaded drive thru buyer. In n out and screw all the wannabe "gurus" here. Not as arrogance on my half but from seeing all the gurus borh at the gym as well as the other sites i scrolled for over a decade. Y'all know the type. Then i peeped the forums. Got verbally assaulted by uber high rankers. As we clashed it out....both realized were on the same page. Folks here CARED! They really gave a shit. I'm here to assist those with no damn clue whats going on. While scanning my own sence of sanity. Hated. Called bout everything in the book. Called out for things i didn't do. This new updated site actually opened another reality. Over 11,000 repies I've made in less than a year to help others while being called an asswhole. But reality is, we don't all get along all yhe time. It's our lil funky family here and after kucking eachother...5mins later we're back laughing and assisting the next person. And for all the verbal abuse and my 9 freebies, folks out there angry really need evaluate the hate. Stopping that ONE person from making a huge error pays off in the private Pm of excitement..."you were right! Im up 15lbs! Thank you!" That is all......thank you...
Outstanding.. simply put. My opinion might not matter but I hope people like you are all around this place.
This site is full of good folks willing to help
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