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Tonchi · 01-23-2006, 02:31 AM

The way I ended up here a year ago is proof that Google is losing all touch with reality

I had an Ebay auction which was won by somebody who gave an address in Mexico for a city that I never heard of. I wrote and asked him if it was a Colonia of Mexico City, but he never answered. Map searches turned up 3 towns in Mexico with that name, not near each other. This had become more trouble than it was worth. I googled México the state, trying to pinpoint one of those towns, and there was a link to The Cellar because the name appeared in a post supposedly from a helicopter pilot who posted a photo of a newly-constructed massive public housing project. Following the menus backwards, I got out of the photo section and into the "meat" of this website.

It helps if you don't stumble on one of our survivalist/guns post first

Griff · 01-23-2006, 06:08 AM

If I remember correctly, UT was spreading bread crumbs on a libbeytarian list 5k posts ago.

Undertoad · 01-23-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NotAnAngel

I found the Cellar by accident. I was clicking through a few sites I have posted on in the past. lo and Beholdd. one of them was closing down and people were submitting URLs of other sites, you were one...

I know this is of nooooooo interest at all just NOW... however, once I become an established, prolific and truly PRIZED poster, I wont remember how I got here.....

I really don't believe you have to have 500 posts to be considered a "good poster" here... I dunno about others but I take everyone seriously and enjoy people's posts no matter how many posts they have. There is a meaning to having thousands of posts but hey, it's as much chance as anything.

100 good posts is better than 5000 posts all in the word association thread.

mrnoodle · 01-23-2006, 09:25 AM

sometimes the word association thread is the only place someone makes sense.

01-23-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

I've never created a graphic ad with the monkeys and typewriters. In fact the only graphic ads I've ever done were for IotD.

Well, I may be wrong about the monkey's part, but someone did put an ad for the cellar on I-village that ran for a very brief period.

wolf · 01-23-2006, 10:51 AM

Sometime in the early 90s I had this copy of Delaware Valley Computer User ...

Elspode · 01-23-2006, 12:47 PM

I stumbled here, bored to tears three New Years Eves ago, after doing a Google search for "online community" or some such. It was a lucky hit (well, for me...others here would probably differ).

NotAnAngel · 01-23-2006, 03:16 PM

Funny thing about Word Association type threads, I think they do serve a purpose on Forums. I started one called Just A Word a few months back on a site I just left. Its now into 4000 posts and believe me the Forum was/is quite dismal. Their chat room had just died a horrible death and people were suspicious of the Forums. I think its the equivelent of a Chat Room "Hiiiiiiii" ...*wavy smiley emoticon* lets people know youre around but not in the mood for specifics.

BigV · 01-23-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

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100 good posts is better than 5000 posts all in the word association thread.

Now my feelings are hurt.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-23-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

I stumbled here, bored to tears three New Years Eves ago, after doing a Google search for "online community" or some such. It was a lucky hit (well, for me...others here would probably differ).

A damn lucky day for us, methinks.

footfootfoot · 01-24-2006, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

foot3fan

-but stop whining.

Buuuuuut it's whaaaaaat I do beeest.

(although I can be a fair hand at sarcasm too)

Trilby · 01-24-2006, 06:29 AM

Whale penis. that's what did it for me.

You've no one but yourself to blame.

mrnoodle · 01-24-2006, 09:14 AM

tubbyfunster hasn't posted here in awhile. You people. You must play the fish till it's tired, don't just start hauling on the line. Another one throws the hook....

Elspode · 01-24-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Whale penis. that's what did it for me.

There's a testimonial if ever I heard one...

capnhowdy · 01-24-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Whale penis. that's what did it for me.

You've no one but yourself to blame.

Well guys.... I reckon we may as well move on. I mean what are our chances now?

01-23-2006, 02:31 AM	#31
Tonchi Victim of gravity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,412	The way I ended up here a year ago is proof that Google is losing all touch with reality I had an Ebay auction which was won by somebody who gave an address in Mexico for a city that I never heard of. I wrote and asked him if it was a Colonia of Mexico City, but he never answered. Map searches turned up 3 towns in Mexico with that name, not near each other. This had become more trouble than it was worth. I googled México the state, trying to pinpoint one of those towns, and there was a link to The Cellar because the name appeared in a post supposedly from a helicopter pilot who posted a photo of a newly-constructed massive public housing project. Following the menus backwards, I got out of the photo section and into the "meat" of this website. It helps if you don't stumble on one of our survivalist/guns post first __________________ Everything you've ever heard about Fresno is true.

01-23-2006, 06:08 AM	#32
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	If I remember correctly, UT was spreading bread crumbs on a libbeytarian list 5k posts ago. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-23-2006, 09:25 AM	#34
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	sometimes the word association thread is the only place someone makes sense. __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

01-23-2006, 10:51 AM	#36
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Sometime in the early 90s I had this copy of Delaware Valley Computer User ... __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-23-2006, 12:47 PM	#37
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I stumbled here, bored to tears three New Years Eves ago, after doing a Google search for "online community" or some such. It was a lucky hit (well, for me...others here would probably differ). __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-23-2006, 03:16 PM	#38
NotAnAngel A Newbie..again Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yurp....apparently. Posts: 19	Funny thing about Word Association type threads, I think they do serve a purpose on Forums. I started one called Just A Word a few months back on a site I just left. Its now into 4000 posts and believe me the Forum was/is quite dismal. Their chat room had just died a horrible death and people were suspicious of the Forums. I think its the equivelent of a Chat Room "Hiiiiiiii" ...wavy smiley emoticon lets people know youre around but not in the mood for specifics.

01-24-2006, 06:29 AM	#42
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Whale penis. that's what did it for me. You've no one but yourself to blame. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-24-2006, 09:14 AM	#43
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	tubbyfunster hasn't posted here in awhile. You people. You must play the fish till it's tired, don't just start hauling on the line. Another one throws the hook.... __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

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