When it comes down to the films, tv shows, music, politics, etc then yes it is because I am interested in them. I have a music and film geeks and a political junkie. So, it is always good to chat about those things but it has to be an aspect of those topics that I am interested in for real or I wouldn't be able to actually chat in the thread. For example, you aren't likely to see me starting a 'the best boy band ever' thread because I would bore myself.
As far as topics in general go, I am naturally a pretty inquisitive person. Maybe it is too many years spent as a sociology and journalism student and being taught to question everybody about everything ..lol.
It is true that part of my job is to be visible and I would rather do that with posting threads on things that interest me than just typing 'me too' in every thread. Of all the claims that can possibly be made against me one can't be that I make those kind of posts
I have also been around this industry (and this board) for a long time. So, when I start buisness threads, I like them to be on aspects where I think I can learn but also help..so fetish, micro-niche (which is what I do a lot of on my own sites), blogs, avs, etc.
Plus, if you are going to be working with people in the industry it helps if you know them a bit as people and by discussing film, music and even the 'are you this or that' type questions I get to know personalities a bit more outside of which type of girl they would 'hit'. I find that makes for making better industry relationships and also makes doing affiliate support for Max Cash now and Webinc/Wishing.com in the past more enjoyable because the person is an actual person to me and not just an account.
Anyway, thanks for putting my name in lights for a bit