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Title: Why do you hide?
Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 21, 2007, 08:17 PM
I have noticed that some members "hide" when they are on PUT.  My question is why?  If you don't know what I am talking about look at the bottom of the forums list and it shows who is online and how many members are online.  The number of members online is almost always more than the number of members that are listed, so the rest are hidden.
 
Why do you hide when you are here?
 
:)
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Post by: AustinBoston on Jan 21, 2007, 09:56 PM
I'll admint I've never counted before, but when I just counted now, I got 20 names.  The numbers given were "80 (20 members and 69 guests)."  It's not going to list "Guest Guest Guest..." 69 times, so all of the logged in members were listed.  Maybe nobody's hiding right now.

Austin
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Post by: SkipP on Jan 22, 2007, 12:05 AM
Quote from: AustinBostonI'll admint I've never counted before, but when I just counted now, I got 20 names. The numbers given were "80 (20 members and 69 guests)." It's not going to list "Guest Guest Guest..." 69 times, so all of the logged in members were listed. Maybe nobody's hiding right now.
 
Austin
Actually, A-B, if you look under the 'User CP' and then 'Options', there is a check box that allows you to be invisible. I don't think you'll show up at all.
 
I'm sure people have a reason for using the "stealth mode" or they wouldn't have the box checked. Perhaps if the boss visits this site and you don't want to be seen during work hours?:yikes:
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Post by: chasd60 on Jan 22, 2007, 04:10 AM
Here is a little secret. As a moderator I can see you and I can tell if you have chosen to be invisible..... you can't hide from me :D
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 22, 2007, 04:56 AM
Quote from: chasd60Here is a little secret. As a moderator I can see you and I can tell if you have chosen to be invisible..... you can't hide from me :D
Charlie now you let the cat out of the bag.
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Post by: SpeakEasy on Jan 22, 2007, 06:45 AM
This is slightly off-topic, but not too far.

I decided to use a pseudonym for various reasons. My user profile lists my city of residence, but I don't see that it lists my address. So, how is it that the big RV catalog is coming to my home address - with the name of SpeakEasy on it?

This is the only RV forum that I'm registered at, as far as I know.

-Speak
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Post by: cyclone on Jan 22, 2007, 06:54 AM
Ok....I confess.  I think I am hidden most of the time.  Mainly, it's because I (almost) never bother to log out - am I really here 24/7?  Of course not.  BTW, Charlie - I am fully aware you know who is where at any given time.   :p  ;)
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jan 22, 2007, 07:20 AM
OK, (out comes the b*$@* you all know and love) I don't think everyone needs to know if I'm on line or not every time I read PUT or any other forum. Guess it all boils down to privacy more than "hiding"....I delete all my tracking cookies too!

Charlie...you stalker! :p
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Post by: wavery on Jan 22, 2007, 10:43 AM
Quote from: tlhdocIf you don't know what I am talking about look at the bottom of the forums list and it shows who is online and how many members are online.  The number of members online is almost always more than the number of members that are listed, so the rest are hidden.
 
:)
I never noticed that before :confused:

I have 4 computers around my place. At least one of them has PUT on the screen at all times. It doesn't mean that I'm there though.  :p

Maybe I should go to "stealth mode". :D
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Post by: Dee4j on Jan 22, 2007, 02:05 PM
It's so they can check the board to see what's going but they don't have time to make a response to what was directed to them. everyone will just assume they haven't been online to read it.. I wouldn't know anyone that does that :rolleyes:



 Love you girlfriend ;)  :D
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 22, 2007, 05:47 PM
Even if you are in stealth mode, if you check a users profile it tells you the last time they were online.  Another secret reviled.:D
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 22, 2007, 05:56 PM
Jan and Marcy I SEE you.:D
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Post by: chasd60 on Jan 22, 2007, 06:31 PM
Quote from: ForestCreatureOK, (out comes the b*$@* you all know and love) I don't think everyone needs to know if I'm on line or not every time I read PUT or any other forum. Guess it all boils down to privacy more than "hiding"....I delete all my tracking cookies too!
 
Charlie...you stalker! :p
+ForestCreature*
 
Not sure what the + means but the * means hidden :D
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 22, 2007, 06:54 PM
Quote from: chasd60+ForestCreature*
 
Not sure what the + means but the * means hidden :D
It means that you have them listed as a friend, or something like that.  So do I have a + by my name?;)
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 22, 2007, 06:56 PM
Quote from: tlhdocIt means that you have them listed as a friend, or something like that. So do I have a + by my name?;)

ok a + means you have them on your buddy list.:)
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Post by: chasd60 on Jan 22, 2007, 07:14 PM
Quote from: tlhdocIt means that you have them listed as a friend, or something like that. So do I have a + by my name?;)
+tlhdoc
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 22, 2007, 08:08 PM
Quote from: chasd60+tlhdoc
Thanks Charlie!:D
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Post by: cyclone on Jan 22, 2007, 08:18 PM
Wait a minute!!!   I'm supposed to set up a buddy list here, too?  Geez, I don't have anyone with a + by their name.  (sigh).
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Post by: Miller Tyme on Jan 22, 2007, 08:21 PM
Why do I hide? Cuz I can.......:p
 
 Actually, I forget and then have to dig up my sign-in code...it's easier just to stay logged in and hidden....
 
 So there....:p
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 22, 2007, 08:32 PM
Quote from: cycloneWait a minute!!! I'm supposed to set up a buddy list here, too? Geez, I don't have anyone with a + by their name. (sigh).
You are on my list.:D
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jan 23, 2007, 09:53 AM
:p :J  I'm still hiding ! na na na na nana :W  :p
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 23, 2007, 08:21 PM
Quote from: ForestCreature
:p :J I'm still hiding ! na na na na nana :W :p
Not from ME!  I see you ...
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jan 23, 2007, 09:06 PM
So, what's your point? That you can infringe on ones choice to remain anonomous by announcing when one is on line, cause you are a moderator. I call that an abuse of power!  :eek::sombraro:  
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Post by: Miller Tyme on Jan 23, 2007, 09:36 PM
Fight! Fight! ...(running for cover....):yikes:
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 24, 2007, 05:34 AM
Quote from: ForestCreatureSo, what's your point?  
Just to let you know I care.:)
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Post by: cyclone on Jan 24, 2007, 06:46 AM
Can someone pass the popcorn?  This is getting good.  :p  ;)
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jan 24, 2007, 07:27 AM
Quote from: Miller TymeFight! Fight! ...(running for cover....):yikes:
LMAO Jim, that's CAT FIGHT!
 
 
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 Just to let you know I care.:)
Awww geeeeee, (blush):!
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 25, 2007, 05:43 AM
Psst...Marcy you are not on now, but Gene is on and hiding.  So now what are you going to do???:D
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jan 25, 2007, 09:30 AM
OK TRACY, now I know you have lost it :screwy:
If you ever  see me  on at 7:30 AM
(the time is off on the board as well as stolen or missing avatars and guest status)
it would be like the 2nd coming  (or is that against the 3 gs rule?) and you should announce it to all !!

 
Quote from: tlhdoc[/color][/font]So now what are you going to do???:D
GENE....RUN!!!!!  Shes NUTS
:eyecrazy: :screwy:  


Tracy
Can you see me now?

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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 26, 2007, 06:38 PM
Quote from: ForestCreatureTracy
Can you see me now?
 
Yes Marcy I can!:D
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jan 27, 2007, 07:44 PM
.........
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jan 27, 2007, 07:50 PM
Quote from: ForestCreature.........
LOL...
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Post by: tlhdoc on Feb 13, 2007, 04:38 PM
Marcy I see you, your on right now.:yikes:
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Post by: ForestCreature on Mar 16, 2007, 07:14 PM
HI TRACY !
 
 
 
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Post by: tlhdoc on Mar 17, 2007, 03:48 AM
Marcy you posted a picture of yourself.  How nice.:D