What's AntiOnline for you?, really...

Guys,

What is AntiOnline for you?, really...

For me, and have less than a month as member of it, is like an every day doing. I have put 24 hs. connection to Internet since two months ago and, i don't know why, it's the first time that this happen to me. I mean i really want to visit AO every time i come back home from work, from doing sports, or just from being with friends or my girlfriend, at least for a minute. I'd like the opinion of all of you, from newbies to older members, but for older members i'd like you to tell me what are you feeling now when many months have passed for you in AO, did you get bored or are you still excited of learning and helping new people that come to AO every new day?

Thanks.

Note: Now, some friends of mine are getting really interested in AO every time they see me online and read the many "incredible" different threads posted here.

Antionline has had a strange effect on me. I usually never hang around a site for very long but for some reason i have to check the site when i get up in the morning, get back from school and before i go to sleep. Most sites i only visit when i need something, AO is the first site that i go to all the time because i truly enjoy it.....thats just me i reckon... -dublix

I have visited a number of message boards in the past and was always disatisfied with the overall level of conversation. AO consistantly has topics that are discussed intelligently and with passion.

I work all day long with people that don't have a clue and it refreshing to be able to stop in and communicate with people that not only have a clue, but disect it, analyze it, and discuss it.

Most message boards are over run by the skiddies which makes it difficult to find any good information. Here they are not tolerated and the discussion is much more valuable because there is less BS to wade through to find it.

I only wish that I had signed up sooner than I had.

AntiOnline has taught me a lot about computers, and helped keep my interested in them, even when the rest of my life was unsure and shaky. It realy does develop a feeling of community, because there is always someone around to talk to, either on the forums or in IRC.

Well! I have to say being a newbie here, my intrest is still at full peek. I have learned a lot since becoming a member. While there are many sites like this, this was the first one I joined. While I dont know anyone on here personally, they are friendly for the most part, of course there are a fews exceptions. Hey even in life we have to take the good with the bad, sometimes it help's keep a balance. If everyting was always positive, it would get boing quite fast. I am constantly intrigued by the folks here and there willingness to help. However they dont necessarily just give you the answers right out for the most part. They help you find things for yourself. So for me that is quite stimulating for me to use all the resoureces here. I actually feel like im learning and helping myself. I learn about stuff that im not even searching for but catches my eye. AO and the people here have made me feel like a friend or part of a family and I like that aspect of it as well. Kudo's! to AO and the folks here!

AO means a lot to me. I found this site shortly after I got into the security industry, and it's been an immense help since then. I am thankful to have such a great resource. I have learned so much, and I've even been able to help quite a few people. It makes me feel useful to know that I was able to give back to the AO community. I am definitely still excited about learning from the experts here (even if the site is being sold). :P


t2k2

It's an addiction, a hunger that gnaws at your bones and produces cravings heretofor unknown to mankind.....and it feels gooooood to get your daily dose!

<EDIT> From comments: " I don't think he was looking for that type of answer he was actully serious. Sry lad"

Well if thats not the answer he's looking for, he never should have asked the question. I said what I feel about this place. When my a** hits my desk, AO comes up on my screen...SERIOUSLY. If theres a problem with how I express what AO means to me, it's your problem, not mine. Who the hell ARE you to judge how I feel anyway?

i don't really ever post here... in fact this is my first one...

but i enjoy reading everything on the site, it's a wealth of knowledge. maybe i feel i should learn a lot more before getting in discussions with some of the people here, who knows.

but i haven't seen many sites like this one, where there is SOOO much information, and if they don't have it there is probably a link posted to somewhere that does. it's nice.

Here on AO you can actually have great conversations. Most (if not all other) forums are full of people who just like to see and cause drama. Here I can actually learn something! I don't have to dig through hundreds or thousands of threads of drama and flames to find something worthwhile. It's all good reading here!

Well ive been around for quite a while here at AO... you dont see me much on the boards, im mostly in the IRC (nick Liran), AO is a really cool website, mostly because of some of the members and how close I have gotten to them especially over IRC.

But truth being, i dont think it will be the same if JP sells... but i guess we will just have to wait and see.

Why the heck did allenb get negs for his post?!?!? But anyways, AO's become like a home away from home on the net. My first task when I get on the net is always to visit AO and check out the active topics.
Cheers,
cgkanchi

Well I like AO because of the people,it is similar to an international community.The topics range from A toZ the conversation is certainly varied with peacniks , war hawks, mellow, and enthusiastic people who present their views with subtle , well written and sometimes plainly spoken thoughts.It has technical help and people who are willing to share their knowledge with a human touch that makes it different from a dry bare bones technical site. It has a irc link and a music feature and a journal entry.But the difference is the same people come back here so you get to know them For sure it is never boring you have drama,friendship,advice and anger sometimes all rolled up into one site. Auntie

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ummm allen don't must people sit on chairs? ;)

v_Ln

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ummm allen don't must people sit on chairs? ;)

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Heh, I was thinking *exactly* the same thing!

Anyway, I started off at AO because I was taking an MCSE course, and was told this was a great place to learn more about security. Turns out they were right, but that's just the tip of the iceburg here. I've had some of the most intellectually stimulating conversations in my life here, and I've laughed at some of the stuff that goes on, and I've been kinda sad at how it's all gotten a little off-track. But more than anything else...I've made some *damn* good friends here, and it surprised me. I was one of the skeptics, the ones who said you can't make real friends online, they are just people to chat with and that's all. I'm willing to admit when I'm wrong (mostly cause it doesn't happen that often ;) ) and I was wrong. I've developed friendships here that are better and more honest than friendships I have IRL, and I have met people I hope I never lose contact with. So...as much as I hope AO doesn't change, I think that in the scheme of things in my life, the friendships I've developed go further than this website, and if it all shuts down and is no more, I've still come away with something incredibly valuable.

Deb :p

AntiOnline has mainly been a place for me to learn. I've learned alot here (some more then my classes at school, which scares me) and I've also developed a few friendships with some really nice people here. I'm also glad that even when I'm sad or depressed, there are always a select few I know I can talk to and that I know they care. So, to me, AntiOnline is a few great things: Knowledge and Friendship. I definitely hope it doesn't change or go away. This place has become a home to me, and if it goes away, some can say I'll be home-less. :(

It's my place to go when I feel I SHOULD be doing work, and I don't WANT to work, but doing a game would be too obviously NOT work... So I do the half-assed procrastination method of visiting AO! :P

It's a community, albeit a very large and sometimes indistinct one which changes composition over time. I think it's not the same as a technical forum, where you find answers to questions. But the nice thing is that if nothing else you can get answers on where to find the answers you want. :P

Sort of how there are two kinds of knowledge. Knowing facts, and knowing where to find the facts.

What an interesting question. What is it that keeps me coming back for more. I mean, i have never been the type to post messages on a forum at all. But Antionline is so different from the rest of the internets forums. There really is a level of maturiy that resides here. And I think that is one thing that separates AO from the rest.

Another thing for me, personnally. I have been writing for a long time. When ever I write something I feel needs to be revised, or i may have the facts wrong, I come here. I post it. Then i find myself overwhelmed with different opinions,ideas, and facts i never knew were there. I wanna thank each and every member of Antionline that has ever shared their opinion with me.

I like to think of Antionline as a portal to an opened mind. There is more than security here. there is life, and there is a veiw you have never seen from someone. There is people. THere is a community of open mided people. That is very VERY rare. At every turn I am questioning myself and answering on my opinions. Finding underlying faults in my theory, and rhetoric. Thanks JP, for keeping our minds on their virtual toes.

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and of course, so you "have to hear my lame texan religeous bullshit, right?"
Whoever said this to me... **** you. Hows that for religeous? When you see someone with faith, you call it religion. There s a difference.

hey Dark Raider, I joined because I suddenly got extremely interested in the computers IP network and more...especially hacking....i don't know what has gotten into me...i'm just really interested

It means a lot to me to be able to go to forum were you can read for hours at a time...
this site may not be around if it gets sold to the wrong person and if that happens i do not what we are going to do to get information like we have now it is upsetting to know that this site is :rolleyes: :rolleyes: being sold..... :mad:

Excuse me if i offended anyone by say'n 'hacking'. I meant security by means of hacking. My apologies.

For me it is a great place to learn and to get questions answered, I have been a member for a few months although I don't post much. But everytime I've asked questions I have always recieved positive responses that usually solve my problems.

here i am at work, two monitors on my desk. with one working on a computer, with the other reading this page. what more can i say

here i am at work, two monitors on my desk. with one working on a computer, with the other reading this page. what more can i say

well i've been here for a year and so far I still don't like this site. Half post that was made on this site are just comment with no use what so ever. I would really appreciate it if JP will banned my name or even my IP from this site!! PLEASE i wish you all to give me a stinking negative point that will get my screen name banned!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

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I think it's the place where people of different level can meet and help each other.
Even if, at the beginning the purpose of this site was security, today, due to its fame, many different questions are asked.
That's my definition of the Antionline.