Not being funny but if you're not on twitter or FB why are you reading it? I'm not aware of any of those things you mention it's not like it's common knowledge like the headline hitting stories involving politicians/footballers/soap actors etc, on twitter.
Initially, it was to talk football. That's all I did at first which got me the "opinionated" tag for a while
Things change though. Got used to using the site and got to know other users so I got more involved in the off topic stuff. I then got roped in to being a mod too; my actual words were "I'll do it if no one else will"
Passes the time more than anything now; at work and whilst watching the boys. Occasionally log on whilst sat waiting somewhere such as in the mrs' (nm) work car park or in a waiting room etc.
Pretty much every sentence in this would apply to me to, except swap boys for girls in the last paragraph
HAHA, no I mean I have a daughter, not a son.In the girls waiting room?!
I signed up to the old bbc forum years ago, hardly used it. Hardly used the 606 one, look at my post count relative to date signed up to see how much I use this one. I regularly take breaks some times it's been up to 6 months [you get a nice little email after 6 months] but I suppose the reason I joined was more as an outlet when I got depression and everything was closing in on me or seemed to be. It's why I walk away when things get heated on here or stick up for people who seem to be getting a hard time from someone - I want to laugh or discuss not be insulted. I never use my phone or anyone else's pc to log on so I'm only on when I'm at home.Initially, it was to talk football. That's all I did at first which got me the "opinionated" tag for a while
Things change though. Got used to using the site and got to know other users so I got more involved in the off topic stuff. I then got roped in to being a mod too; my actual words were "I'll do it if no one else will"
Passes the time more than anything now; at work and whilst watching the boys. Occasionally log on whilst sat waiting somewhere such as in the mrs' (nm) work car park or in a waiting room etc. Because I use the app, it only takes a second to access the site.
My lads and their partners, my sister, nieces etc. are all on FB, no problems. They share photos, stories, jokes whatever. There are settings aren't there for privacy so not everyone sees everything?
Chat forums fill different needs for different people. Some, like Jimmy for example, just want to talk about the footie and nothing else. Others want to talk about footie and will talk a bit of OT stuff, others are all over everything morning, noon and night. That's just 3 different groupings without really analysing. And RHC who makes up an entire group on his own [don't tell him I said that - he can't see this can he]
Oh my mistake
and in that case - what strange people there are sharing stuff like that .. 
for them
Initially, it was to talk football. That's all I did at first which got me the "opinionated" tag for a while
Things change though. Got used to using the site and got to know other users so I got more involved in the off topic stuff. I then got roped in to being a mod too; my actual words were "I'll do it if no one else will"
Passes the time more than anything now; at work and whilst watching the boys. Occasionally log on whilst sat waiting somewhere such as in the mrs' (nm) work car park or in a waiting room etc. Because I use the app, it only takes a second to access the site.
I signed up to the old bbc forum years ago, hardly used it. Hardly used the 606 one, look at my post count relative to date signed up to see how much I use this one. I regularly take breaks some times it's been up to 6 months [you get a nice little email after 6 months] but I suppose the reason I joined was more as an outlet when I got depression and everything was closing in on me or seemed to be. It's why I walk away when things get heated on here or stick up for people who seem to be getting a hard time from someone - I want to laugh or discuss not be insulted. I never use my phone or anyone else's pc to log on so I'm only on when I'm at home.
Now make me laugh ...
So you have 24/7 accessI use work and home PC plus my phone, probably why I appear to always be on here
So you have 24/7 access
There's a distinct difference though, as on FB you're posting as you, and about you. Anyone who searches for you can find you and read (what you allow them to) about your life.
Real test: do you wake up or go to bed thinking about it ...ever?Yes
I am able to leave the place alone if I wish though. Done it a few times when its getting boring or annoying, or if I'm not looking to fill time etc. Never for anywhere near as long as you have, probably three four days is the most I've done.
