Useful things Poly has taught you

[KrazyHorse]

For me, it increased my ambition to be as intellectually honest as possible. I've been pwnt a few times, and it only really sucked when I was overly confident in my initial statement or was pigheaded.

Direct knowledge...some programming and Linux stuff. It also keeps me up to date on Euro politics, which is less useful (except to make me look smart when I'm talking to Euros).

[Japher]

I'm a much better typist then I was before I started posting here...

My grammar is betterer, though I still confuse "should of" with "should have".

Doctors steal your money. If you really want good treatment and advice just ask the OT.

While it sounds all posh and awesome, being a porn star actually sucks.

"Unfair Tax" is a laughable term.

[BeBMan]

Poly does teached me ze Englisch language.

[ZEE]

'Poly has taught me where to find Eventis...
'Poly has taught me humility when i thought i was unbreakable...
'Poly has taught me to cope with my problems instead of letting them control me...
'Poly has taught me that an internet forum can be a great source of strength that i can draw upon to carry me through the worst of days...
'Poly has taught me that we are all human and vulnerable and we all make mistakes, not just me...
and lastly 'Poly has taught me what it means to value friendship...

i will tell you all, with a tear in my eye, thank you from the bottom of my black and broken heart, Apolyton, for all you have done for and given me

always yours,
ian (my real name)
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[LordShiva]

Poly is where I come to shut my brain off, so I haven't learned anything here.

[BeBMan]

WTF is Eventis? /LS

As a serious answer, I appreciate the international atmo at Poly. German-only forums are nice for a while, but here I get a much broader perspective on many things.

Of course the same could go for other internat. fora too. But I love my Poly

[LordShiva]

Oh, actually, I did learn what a dingleberry is. I'm wishing I hadn't, though.

[Arrian]

For me, it increased my ambition to be as intellectually honest as possible.

Definitely

I've learned more about various international issues and politics.
I've learned about the origins of Hindu Civilization (tm)
I've learned to take a more respectful approach to theist/atheist debating. One might call it humility, perhaps
I've learned some things about trolls.
I've learned a little about CivII scenario creation, and a lot about CivIII and IV.
I've been made aware of the threat of evil, evil Finland.

Dunno if it counts as "learning" but my typing skills, which were already pretty good, have improved.

-Arrian

[alva]

Oh, actually, I did learn what a dingleberry is. I'm wishing I hadn't, though.

But...do you know what Goatse is?!

I learnt that there are insanely clever people in this world and that according to the brightest one of all, I'm one of them.

[Arrian]

Ah, yes, that's right. I learned where I ranked in 'poly intelligence



-Arrian

[LordShiva]

Originally posted by alva

Oh, actually, I did learn what a dingleberry is. I'm wishing I hadn't, though.

But...do you know what Goatse is?!

No

[BeBMan]

Originally posted by Arrian
Ah, yes, that's right. I learned where I ranked in 'poly intelligence

I'm still offended

[KrazyHorse]

[alva]

Shiva:

No

tempting, very tempting... * bites tongue *


Hmmm, I'll be a good boy.

Keep it that way! Really, not kidding!

[Arrian]

Looking at my list, the only really useful on is the typing...



edit: Well, I did get recommendations on a TV from Asher & Verto, and I intend to buy it... to the extent that works out well, it counts as useful.

-Arrian