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I have found my giant intellect to be rather threatening from time to time.I was intimidated by the brilliance of some of the regulars here, who all had high post counts and who taught me more about the NBA game than I knew there was to know.
10,000
I had a hard time deciding if I was going to start a thread for this or if I was just going to let it slide. I was leaning toward letting it go but I kept thinking about how big this number is. And what it means to me.
I remember when I found ST, and I wasn’t brave enough to even join. I lurked a year, then finally registered. It took me months to get the courage to “talk”, my early posts were only Duncan related articles, like his diary being updated. I wasn’t brave enough to offer an opinion on anything.
I was intimidated by the brilliance of some of the regulars here, who all had high post counts and who taught me more about the NBA game than I knew there was to know.
To be here now, and hit a 5-digit post count is pretty amazing to me. ST is my first and my only message board. (Okay, 2 posts at SR, also Duncan diary updates).
I don’t have any brilliant, witty remarks for this milestone. I only have my usual awe and respect and love for this site and the people who make it what it is. The group hug thing.
I’m not going to name names, there are so many of you and I’d be miserable if I left anyone out. I do want to single out Kori and LJ though. They set the tone here; they’ve created an incredible, unique site. There’s nothing like it out there, as evidenced by the wide variety of people we have posting here. And they’ve both always been nothing but incredibly kind to me.
It amazes me that I somehow managed to find my own niche here with Duncan. I joined after the site was well established, how the Duncan Specialist slot wasn’t taken I’ll never know. But I’m so glad it wasn’t. And I’m thankful that you all let me find my way here and humor me the way you do with my “fascination” of him. It’s appreciated more than you’ll ever know.
ST has educated me in more than the game I love. When I started here I was pretty computer illiterate. Wanting to contribute to this board motivated me to learn some skills. I’m far from any kind of computer whiz, but I’ve come a long way. I must be doing something right, I think I usually get pretty good responses here. And I find things I post on all kinds of sites, from SR to Chinaspurs. Sometimes it’s easy to know if it’s one of mine, the article will have Elliott’s name spelled right when the original link didn’t.My pics are everywhere; I can tell because people don’t bother to save them, they just use my photobucket link. I confess, on my cattiest days I’ve moved my pics and broken their links. Hey, even I’m not always nice.
I expect to get some of the “get a life, it’s just a message board” responses. And maybe to some of you that’s all ST is. And that’s cool. But it’s not “just” anything to me. I live here; I’m here all the time. There are reasons for that beyond Duncan and the Spurs; I won’t bore you with the details. But once I found ST, and once I got comfortable here, I found a place that has become really important to me. I don’t need to debate whether it’s crazy to feel a connection here and to consider some people here my “family”. I know what I feel. And I feel like this is my home. I love it here. I belong here.
So, those of you that want to call a 10,000th post thread lame, go ahead. Those that want to tell me to get a life, go ahead. There’s nothing that anyone can throw at me that will change what I found here and how I feel about this place.
Thanks SpursTalk. You guys make me laugh and cry. You make me think, you educate me in sports and in life. I love it here. And I don’t think I’m alone. The regulars here know what I’m saying. And that’s enough for me.
Last edited by duncan228; 09-24-2008 at 11:49 PM.
I have found my giant intellect to be rather threatening from time to time.I was intimidated by the brilliance of some of the regulars here, who all had high post counts and who taught me more about the NBA game than I knew there was to know.
congratz dude
850post to go.....
when season starts expect more post padding
i just downloaded a soundboard steely dan set from 4/30/74 with jeff porcaro on drums!!!!!!
........and congrats.
It's not a complete Spurstalk without Duncan228.
congrats!
Way to go MAN! Keep posting DUDE!
ST is definitely a better place with you here!
You are as you probably know one of if not my favorite person here. You've helped me in a lot of ways in my own life and struggles I have been through. Your advice, knowledge and experience shines through every word you say.
I used to be such a hard ass about things. I used to get so pissed off at other fans being here and running a muck through the forums. Yeah, a lot of it had to do with venting over my personal life and issues whether it be my ex, or struggle with past decisions I made that forever changed the future I had built for myself. You were the person that saw through me and made me realize life breaks down into experiences and either you learn from them and go forward or you just let them beat you. I since calmed down, and got through them through your friendship.
Sure there will be haters and lamers, but the foundation in which Kori and LJ built ST finally was made clear to me. Whether they realized it or not they built something greater than just sports talk or sit around and post bull because you're bored. They created a community for the people by the people sort of thing.
You are SpursTalk. You are what makes this place what it is everyday 228. Congrats girl, and here's to the next 10K.
Congratulations, duncan228. You are one of the true shining lights in here and you continue to make it a better place.
Congrats, it will take me forever to get there, I just hit 5K...
I only make 3.6 posts per day, while you make 9.50...
Wait a second...You're a Duncan fan?
Stop the presses.
Congrats, duncan228. The incredible post count doesn't matter nearly as much as your sparkling personality and your daily contributions, whether it be a general quip or our near-daily Game Previews or the name of Tim Duncan's sixth grade Biology teacher's hamster.
I don't think anyone will argue the fact that you are easily one of the nicest people in this community, and for all of its thousands of members, old and new, it wouldn't quite be the same without you.
Last edited by Dex; 09-12-2008 at 01:42 AM.
Thanks for the kind words.ST is definitely a better place with you here!
Your photoshop skills amaze me. Thank you, it's wonderful. But...9784 might be an under-estimate.
Thanks Brutalis.
I guess I really do have that Duncan niche going on, you guys know what I like.
You have. Has anyone else?
Hey sweetie, why are they still calling you dude??
Nice find on Steely. And thanks.
Thanks. Trying to bring something to the board that you guys will like is my main focus.
You know I adore you Solid. You were one of those that drew me here when I found it. Thanks for always making me feel comfortable.
I live here, the posts just seem to add up. As I understand the ST philosophy, you're not considered off balance until you hit 30 posts a day.
Thanks Dex. I think it's important to know the hamster's name. Those early experiences helped form the man he is today.Wait a second...You're a Duncan fan?
Stop the presses.
Congrats, duncan228. The incredible post count doesn't matter nearly as much as your sparkling personality and your daily contributions, whether it be a general quip or our near-daily Game Previews or the name of Tim Duncan's sixth grade Biology teacher's hamster.
I don't think anyone will argue the fact that you are easily one of the nicest people in this community, and for all of its thousands of members, old and new, it wouldn't quite be the same without you.
I appreciate the kind words, and you put the quote in my sig. Something I still don't know how to do.
not only that but we know how you like it as well....congrats homegirlThanks Brutalis.
I guess I really do have that Duncan niche going on, you guys know what I like.
Dude is now my middle name.Hey sweetie, why are they still calling you dude??
I would love nothing more than to get to SA and meet my ST family and get to see Duncan play in person for the first time. Maybe the financial Gods will see fit to let it happen this season.
And I always "skate a little lower now", is there any other way?
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Congrats on 10,000 posts, man! You're definitely one of the coolest dudes on this forum. If you make it out to a game this season then we should have a GTG and all get hammered drunk and talk about cars, rock 'n' roll and debate which kind of women's underwear is the most sexy. Or make a trip out to San Marcos and I can hook you up with some hot sorority babes. Just don't bring your wife or girlfriend cuz what happens in San Marcos stays in San Marcos. (Not that we do questionable things in SM, we just usually get too ed up to remember them).
Sounds like my kind of GTG. And I might have a handle on supplying the underwear samples.
My closest friend, who I met on ST, lives in San Marcos. You never know where I could end up to live out a dream of seeing Duncan play. And, now that I think about it...she's a woman. Maybe she's got some underwear to contribute to the party.
I really don't know why we haven't had a "Get duncan228's ass to a Spurs home game" fundraiser on here yet. Seems like a lot of people on here would like to see that dream come true for you.My closest friend, who I met on ST, lives in San Marcos. You never know where I could end up to live out a dream of seeing Duncan play. And, now that I think about it...she's a woman. Maybe she's got some underwear to contribute to the party.
I'm touched by the thought.
Times are tough, all over and for everyone. There are way more important priorites than me seeing Duncan live. It's been my biggest personal wish for a long time, it will happen someday. I've got time before he retires.
Last edited by duncan228; 09-12-2008 at 05:40 PM.
That's exactly what I said about Robinson and you know the end to that story.
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