Do people literally live on GFY? - GoFuckYourself.com

Jon · 11-16-2004, 10:08 PM

After looking around, I've been noticing a lot of people with usernames that were created in 2004, that not only have more posts than people from 2001-2003, but the only way they could have such a high count is if they literally spent weeks straight on here, just posting and living on the board, rather than doing whatever work they say they do. I understand that GFY provides for a social scene that seems to be lacking on most of the other forums out there. Why do you guys need to spend so much time and effort, making posts about things that probably don't matter much. Like finding a wart on your ass or having these huge fights with a scam artist that you shouldn't have dealt with in the first place? I don't consider myself an elder on this board, but with all the shit people spew when posting stat screenshots and whoring out cookie cutter affiliate sponsored signatures, when the hell do you find time to spam the world and promote products/services anyhow?

I know this idea probably won't be considered, but shouldn't there be some sort of information system that limits new users to how many threads they can partake in? I think it would limit scammers from making bullshit posts about some great new site or service they offer. It would also limit people from making a billion posts to make themselves seem reputable because of their false high participation posting level. People wouldn't be able to waste 100 posts on some silly fight that could be solved in a simple ICQ conversation. Overall, it would give this board the type of resource that the industry needs. Just a thought...

Wiggles · 11-16-2004, 10:10 PM

its not too hard, you come on for 10 mins and can make like 25 posts on just first page, then leave for 1 hour and come back and all new posts are there, post for 10 mins and make like 20 posts. Repeat.

Jon · 11-16-2004, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by Wiggles
its not too hard, you come on for 10 mins and can make like 25 posts on just first page, then leave for 1 hour and come back and all new posts are there, post for 10 mins and make like 20 posts. Repeat.

But what do you get out of it?

beergood · 11-16-2004, 10:28 PM

I don't understand it either. GFY is what I do when I've read all the news and don't have shit to do or need a break.

SomeCreep · 11-16-2004, 10:30 PM

I've noticed many people spend more time posting on this board than actually working as a webmaster.

Paul Markham · 11-16-2004, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by NiteChatDotTV
But what do you get out of it?

Probably around $200 a month for his signature, look at the bottom of his post.

As for what he posts at that rate and it's relevance, well that's another story.

For people like me GFY still makes me money, for others. Well $200 is a lot of money.

Jon · 11-16-2004, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by SomeCreep
I've noticed many people spend more time posting on this board than actually working as a webmaster.

So the jokes about "congrats for making more than $40k this year, you are now in the top 2% of GFY" are probably true?

Spunky · 11-16-2004, 10:31 PM

You also tend to notice that they fly TCG sigs..Not knocking TCG but they pay per post and either these dudes are broke assed surfers or they don't make shit in this industry at all..Post count doesn't mean shit anyways..I find it wierd also that a few dudes with over 20k posts in less than a year actually have the time if they do work.

Wiggles · 11-16-2004, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by charly
Probably around $200 a month for his signature, look at the bottom of his post.

As for what he posts at that rate and it's relevance, well that's another story.

For people like me GFY still makes me money, for others. Well $200 is a lot of money.

I get alot of tips and advice, as rarely as that does come, also sig is nice too, won't say how much i make, see alot of cool shit here too.

Wiggles · 11-16-2004, 10:33 PM

great for traffic trades too, i've done alot of work for my site from the stuff i've gotten here.

Jon · 11-16-2004, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by charly
Probably around $200 a month for his signature, look at the bottom of his post.

As for what he posts at that rate and it's relevance, well that's another story.

For people like me GFY still makes me money, for others. Well $200 is a lot of money.

Even if they are getting paid less than any minimum wage worker, what about their bills?? ...or do mommy and daddy pay for that too?

Wiggles · 11-16-2004, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by NiteChatDotTV

Even if they are getting paid less than any minimum wage worker, what about their bills?? ...or do mommy and daddy pay for that too?

I dunno about others, but i work part time, go to university, and i'm still able to work on sites, chat here and do a ton of other shit, just need to prioritize, i don't post here that much, compared to some, just look when i joined, thats not a huge post amount.

SomeCreep · 11-16-2004, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by NiteChatDotTV
So the jokes about "congrats for making more than $40k this year, you are now in the top 2% of GFY" are probably true?

Post count can be very misleading. There are many posters on this with 20,000+ posts making millions per year. There are also posters with under 1000 posts making the same. Postcount should not be used to imply anything but how many times one has posted on this board.

azguy · 11-16-2004, 10:36 PM

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Originally posted by NiteChatDotTV
But what do you get out of it?

ABSOLUTELY - BUT ABSOLUTELY - NOTHING.

Jon · 11-16-2004, 10:38 PM

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Originally posted by SomeCreep
Post count can be very misleading. There are many posters on this with 20,000+ posts making millions per year. There are also posters with under 1000 posts making the same. Postcount should not be used to imply anything but how many times one has posted on this board.

Well I mentioned it because when I would get email requests for services people would always throw that into the request.. That the amount of posts meant you weren't just a new guy on the block.

Doctor Dre · 11-16-2004, 10:39 PM

My sig money is probably as good as average american icome ... But I make a shitload more money in the biz too :P

Doctor Dre · 11-16-2004, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by SomeCreep
Post count can be very misleading. There are many posters on this with 20,000+ posts making millions per year. There are also posters with under 1000 posts making the same. Postcount should not be used to imply anything but how many times one has posted on this board.

Totally true

KRL · 11-17-2004, 12:52 AM

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Originally posted by SomeCreep
Post count can be very misleading. There are many posters on this with 20,000+ posts making millions per year. There are also posters with under 1000 posts making the same. Postcount should not be used to imply anything but how many times one has posted on this board.

Good point.

webmaster x · 11-17-2004, 07:55 AM

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Originally posted by SomeCreep
I've noticed many people spend more time posting on this board than actually working as a webmaster.

good observation.

Lykos · 11-17-2004, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by Wiggles
its not too hard, you come on for 10 mins and can make like 25 posts on just first page, then leave for 1 hour and come back and all new posts are there, post for 10 mins and make like 20 posts. Repeat.

Nice strategy

11-16-2004, 10:08 PM	#1
Jon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 2,578	Do people literally live on GFY? After looking around, I've been noticing a lot of people with usernames that were created in 2004, that not only have more posts than people from 2001-2003, but the only way they could have such a high count is if they literally spent weeks straight on here, just posting and living on the board, rather than doing whatever work they say they do. I understand that GFY provides for a social scene that seems to be lacking on most of the other forums out there. Why do you guys need to spend so much time and effort, making posts about things that probably don't matter much. Like finding a wart on your ass or having these huge fights with a scam artist that you shouldn't have dealt with in the first place? I don't consider myself an elder on this board, but with all the shit people spew when posting stat screenshots and whoring out cookie cutter affiliate sponsored signatures, when the hell do you find time to spam the world and promote products/services anyhow? I know this idea probably won't be considered, but shouldn't there be some sort of information system that limits new users to how many threads they can partake in? I think it would limit scammers from making bullshit posts about some great new site or service they offer. It would also limit people from making a billion posts to make themselves seem reputable because of their false high participation posting level. People wouldn't be able to waste 100 posts on some silly fight that could be solved in a simple ICQ conversation. Overall, it would give this board the type of resource that the industry needs. Just a thought... __________________ WickedFire.com - Stay here. We don't need more of you. Not unless you have money, then, fine...

11-16-2004, 10:10 PM	#2
Wiggles Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 14,423	its not too hard, you come on for 10 mins and can make like 25 posts on just first page, then leave for 1 hour and come back and all new posts are there, post for 10 mins and make like 20 posts. Repeat. __________________ no sig

11-16-2004, 10:28 PM	#4
beergood Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States Posts: 2,918	I don't understand it either. GFY is what I do when I've read all the news and don't have shit to do or need a break. __________________ icq: 320340263

11-16-2004, 10:30 PM	#5
SomeCreep :glugglug Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 26,118	I've noticed many people spend more time posting on this board than actually working as a webmaster. __________________ Webair Hosting I use and recommend Webair for hosting.

11-16-2004, 10:31 PM	#8
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,943	You also tend to notice that they fly TCG sigs..Not knocking TCG but they pay per post and either these dudes are broke assed surfers or they don't make shit in this industry at all..Post count doesn't mean shit anyways..I find it wierd also that a few dudes with over 20k posts in less than a year actually have the time if they do work. __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

11-16-2004, 10:33 PM	#10
Wiggles Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 14,423	great for traffic trades too, i've done alot of work for my site from the stuff i've gotten here. __________________ no sig