Why I post so much on Optiboard.com

**HarryChiling** · 07-25-2007, 04:57 PM

The reason why I post so much on optiboard and will sometimes even post the smallest amount of information is that I have come to use the optiboard as a tool.

If you look topwards the bottom of the page you will notice:
Threads: 23,200, Posts: 194,398

Now if I find a thread that someone has brought up as a good questions or something that I would like to know I post a comment and it does two things. One I am hopefully helping to add to the body of knowledge that we call optiboard, and two I am hoping that by posting what little I know on the subject if in the future I need to reference that thread or any information contained in it all I have to do is search for the little tidbit I contributed along with the adavnced search function which allows me to search for onyl threads that contain post by me.

So if I have posted on your thread, that means to me it was a good question or that I would liek to know more about that subject.

**DragonLensmanWV** · 07-25-2007, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by HarryChiling

The reason why I post so much on optiboard and will sometimes even post the smallest amount of information is that I have come to use the optiboard as a tool.

If you look topwards the bottom of the page you will notice:
Threads: 23,200, Posts: 194,398

Now if I find a thread that someone has brought up as a good questions or something that I would like to know I post a comment and it does two things. One I am hopefully helping to add to the body of knowledge that we call optiboard, and two I am hoping that by posting what little I know on the subject if in the future I need to reference that thread or any information contained in it all I have to do is search for the little tidbit I contributed along with the adavnced search function which allows me to search for onyl threads that contain post by me.

So if I have posted on your thread, that means to me it was a good question or that I would liek to know more about that subject.

Keep 'em coming, Harry!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

**Ph0t0n** · 07-25-2007, 07:21 PM

There is a fine line between a hobby, and metal illness

:cheers:

**edKENdance** · 07-25-2007, 08:00 PM

Perhaps he should try something hypo allergenic.

**ShuString** · 07-25-2007, 09:09 PM

Are you the cleaver one Harry!!!!

Hmm, Now is Harry going too post on this....

**obxeyeguy** · 07-25-2007, 09:37 PM

You, and many more like you, are the reason I PAID to get the info I get here. I have been an optician for over 32 yrs and never thought I knew it all, but thought I knew alot. After lurking here for a short time, right about the the time that Steve was forced to start chargeing, it din't take long to sign up. I have leaned so much from so very many people here, and would like to meet them personally some day and call them my friends. And thank you to Steve, who provides us this forum.

**edKENdance** · 07-25-2007, 09:38 PM

A lot is two words.

/ducks

**k12311997** · 07-25-2007, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by obxeyeguy

I have leaned so much from so very many people here, and would like to meet them personally some day and call them my friends.

OBX you work in a beach area. Speaking as someone whose closest beach is Lake Erie I'd like to be your friend.

**obxeyeguy** · 07-25-2007, 10:59 PM

OBX you work in a beach area. Speaking as someone whose closest beach is Lake Erie I'd like to be your friend.

C' mon down, I worked in buffalo for about 25 yrs, on lake erie also.

**Uncle Fester** · 07-25-2007, 11:08 PM

obxeyeguy said:

Steve was forced to start charging

I think it was the other way around my friend. :)

**braheem24** · 07-25-2007, 11:21 PM

How about we settle somewhere in the middle and say that no one was "forced" to do anything :cheers:

**obxeyeguy** · 07-25-2007, 11:21 PM

Sorry, didn't mean it that way.

I think it was the other way around my friend. :)

**Johns** · 07-25-2007, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by obxeyeguy

Sorry, didn't mean it that way.

It's been a weird night. As you can see, many of us are fiercely protective of Optiboard and Steve. We know you meant no harm.:cheers:

**obxeyeguy** · 07-25-2007, 11:28 PM

thanx

**k12311997** · 07-25-2007, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by Johns

It's been a weird night. As you can see, many of us are fiercely protective of Optiboard and Steve. We know you meant no harm.:cheers:

Originally Posted by obxeyeguy

thanx

what a warm fuzzy opti-moment.

**edKENdance** · 07-25-2007, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by k12311997

what a warm fuzzy opti-moment.

Who's Steve?

**HarryChiling** · 07-25-2007, 11:35 PM

I get in the kick @ss ask qustion later mood at the drop of a hat, and I got to tell you tonight has been a wierd night. Anyway OBX your alright with me. The guy is a silver supporter and signed up not to long ago, I commend that and as such any information you would need from me bring it on.:cheers:

**Johns** · 07-25-2007, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by edKENdance

Who's Steve?

A mutual friend of ours.:cheers:

**k12311997** · 07-25-2007, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by edKENdance

Who's Steve?

Kidding right ?
Steve Machol provides us Optiboard for our education, expansion, and occasionally amusement.

receiving applications for the tarring and feathering committee

**obxeyeguy** · 07-25-2007, 11:44 PM

That was a rude response, Please let me explain. I am relatively new here,, and have been treading lightly, but it is a great forum for all of us to share. I am slowly working my way in to reponses and do enjoy my time here. Any harm to steve is harm to all of us in a way, he only provides the forum for us to speak our mind. I once again will say how much I haved learned from everyone here.
P.S. Even you uncle fester, hey who tought me to Quote in my messages?

**edKENdance** · 07-25-2007, 11:51 PM

oh hey guy. I was being facetious. Steve knows I love him and I would die without this board and now I will take you with me.

MUAHAHAHAHA!

**optical24/7** · 07-26-2007, 09:19 AM

I thought Steve was the cabana boy for FezzJohns???

Just kidding! :D:D:D

I'll echo OBX, 33 years doing this, but I've learned another 33 years worth of knowledge here at Optiboard. Thanks Steve and all you fine guys and ladies that have helped me. Here's to you!!

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

**optigrrl** · 07-26-2007, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by obxeyeguy

That was a rude response, Please let me explain. I am relatively new here,, and have been treading lightly, but it is a great forum for all of us to share. I am slowly working my way in to reponses and do enjoy my time here. Any harm to steve is harm to all of us in a way, he only provides the forum for us to speak our mind. I once again will say how much I haved learned from everyone here.
P.S. Even you uncle fester, hey who tought me to Quote in my messages?

It takes a little while to get the "tone" of the posters here but at first just take everything tongue-in-cheek. K182749837 wasn't trying to be rude at all. It's just good humored sarcasm. Steve is the founder of the Optiboard and since most optiboarders know this they just tease a little.

Welcome aboard - it's great to have your experience added to the pile. I don't have as much experience as you do in the field so I am looking forward to your contributions as well!

:cheers: