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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: The Wizard of Truth on March 09, 2017, 12:02:04 PM
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Too much time on their hands?
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Afraid to say/do certain things under their primary handle.
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Because they're cowards
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Afraid to say/do certain things under their primary handle.
why would anyone be afraid.. on a message board?
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Afraid to say/do certain things under their primary handle.
This is weird. Why would you worry it's not like there are any celebrities on here!
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lots of gimmicks in this thread ::)
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why would anyone be afraid.. on a message board?
More like protecting their reputation. They will use gimmicks as a mouthpiece for certain attacks on other posters, or taking controversial sides in arguments, etc.
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to get people to start threads about them
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?As long as they are entertaining, who cares?
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lots of gimmicks in this thread ::)
STFU Gimmick!
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Weak-minded
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Gimmicks gonna Gimmick
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?As long as they are entertaining, who cares?
They stirring up shit
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Because they're cowards
This x 1000
In real life they wouldn't say shit
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coach has gimmicks though ??? So he is calling himself a coward?
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Gimmicks = mental illness
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?As long as they are entertaining, who cares?
Probably because their primary handle is despised and therefore useless. Like Shizzo, for instance.
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They're losers
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anybody ever concerned by gimmicks is a girly man of epic proportions
might as well start wearing pantyhose you bunch of a crybabies
how the fuck does a man - a man - wake up one day and get upset by gimmicks on a msg board? and then keep been upset year after year? its the most unmanly thing i can think of.
like there's some universal law that has been broken! oh uh! people with aliases use more than one alias (!) on THE INTERNET! well what a CRIMINAL! PUT THEM AWAY!
i dont understand how you can live with yourself going to bed each night KNOWING that you get gimmicks upset you or that the mere thought of one person having more than one account on a msg board IS A PROBLEM that BOTHERS YOU
im so glad im not like you. so glad.
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To much time to kill
To be controversial
To verbally attack / annoy others
To argue with themselves
To derail threads
Their Banned
Mental illness
All or any of the above.
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Gimmicks of peace ::)
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Too much time on their hands?
YOU tell US why, "Wizard of Truth"!
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Dear Colin,
The answer to your question may be rather more intricate than it first appears. In my professional career I've spent a great deal of time attempting to analyse the convoluted relationship between online message boards and the perpetual recrudescence of 'gimmick' accounts, and I've come to believe that the desire to commit such a heinous act can be motivated by various distinct aims. Let's take you as one example, if I may: early on in my research I began with a routine psychiatric assessment of a small number of posters here; your results in particular caused me a great deal of alarm. When testing for the abnormalities know as the four D's: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger, your scores were so far off the charts that I genuinely considered flying over to Ireland to report you to the authorities myself. The only reason I didn't was because I hate potatoes and I'm not particularly fond of having to start my car every morning by crouching behind a stack of sandbags while attempting to manipulate a ten foot pole with a car key attached to the end of it into the ignition. However, I was perplexed as to why someone would find satisfaction in attempting to portray themselves as some sort of unhinged, 'ticking time-bomb' dissident republican-type who strikes fear in the hearts of men wherever he goes. The answer, I believe, is linked not only to one cause of gimmick creation, but to the pastime of bodybuilding itself: deep insecurities and the need to create an identity which the individual believes will generate the respect and admiration of their peers. This particular type of gimmick is the most alarming as it is born out of insecurity, delusion, and fear rather than a desire for mischief-making and general tomfoolery. In most instances you will find that the individual responsible for promulgating such tall tales is often mentally ill, and will typically shy away from most forms of social interaction. Often they will be on anti-anxiety medication and suffer from sporadic violent outbursts directed at various inanimate objects such as walls, picture frames, mirrors, crockery, etc. The likelihood of them turning to image and performance enhancing drugs is also alarmingly high, as they seek to build up a protective 'muscle suit' in the hope of deterring any violence that may be directed their way while out in public. The confidence that comes with this unnatural amount of muscle mass becomes addictive, and may lead to increased instances of narcissistic behaviour online - such as constant picture posting in the hope of receiving positive feedback, or fabricating tales of derring-do in an attempt to turn fantasy into reality.
Another explanation for the motivation behind gimmick creation has already been mentioned, but I will elaborate. Many individuals choose to create a second account because they wish to preserve the reputation they have established with their original account. It may be that they find themselves incensed by a particular discussion but fear the retaliation of the mob if they were to voice a dissenting opinion, or, indeed, they may be aware that to put forth an objection could risk harming a relationship they have formed online with an individual they have become fond of. Quite amusingly, what I have noticed in other instances of individuals who do this is that they tend to suffer from a strong desire to appear as figures of authority. Generally, they will have worked their way up the forum 'hierarchy' into a moderator position - often on multiple message boards, and will take the role particularly seriously - attaching a great deal of prestige to it. In real life they will tend to gravitate towards careers which grant them a degree of authority they would otherwise lack - such as the police force, prison service, or supervisor in an orphanage - anything that will allow them to dominate the weak, vulnerable or incapacitated. On message boards, they tend to go to great lengths to avoid being caught and will attempt to disguise their writing style as well as vehemently condemn acts of gimmickry as something so shockingly reprehensible that they couldn't possibly comprehend how an individual could do such a thing. These men and women are the Harold Shipmans, John Wayne Gacys, and Ted Bundys of the online world and must be avoided at all costs.
Lastly, there are those who do it simply for the entertainment value of annoying the indignant and moronic. Bodybuilding forums are particularly abundant in stupidity, given the nature of what the 'sport' entails and the personality types attracted to it, so the promise of a particularly explosive outburst of vexation can prove to be quite tempting for those who find these reactions amusing. 'strongmen' types and steroid users are especially susceptible to provocation online due to the fact that their physiques can't function as a deterrent against criticism, leaving them stripped of all their armour and therefore highly vulnerable to mockery. Their reactions are all the more comedic when you consider the fact that they spend most of their time expatiating on the flaws of others, championing hatred and ignorance, and generally trying to denigrate anything they aren't capable of comprehending - but when they find themselves on the receiving end of a light-hearted lampooning, their comments will abruptly change from the usual ' Hurr durr, liberal snowflakes, free speech, Hitler was a good man, lol @ the fascists banning Milo from Twitter', to: 'The gimmicks are out of control! Mods...do something!'
It's all rather silly if you ask me, and I take pride in being able to say that I've risen above it all and will never have the need for multiple accounts. I only hope that others will follow my example so that we can finally put an end to this nonsense and make GetBig great again.
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Too much time on their hands?
Bingo.
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Dear Colin,
The answer to your question may be rather more intricate than it first appears. In my professional career I've spent a great deal of time attempting to analyse the convoluted relationship between online message boards and the perpetual recrudescence of 'gimmick' accounts, and I've come to believe that the desire to commit such a heinous act can be motivated by various distinct aims. Let's take you as one example, if I may: early on in my research I began with a routine psychiatric assessment of a small number of posters here; your results in particular caused me a great deal of alarm. When testing for the abnormalities know as the four D's: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger, your scores were so far off the charts that I genuinely considered flying over to Ireland to report you to the authorities myself. The only reason I didn't was because I hate potatoes and I'm not particularly fond of having to start my car every morning by crouching behind a stack of sandbags while attempting to manipulate a ten foot pole with a car key attached to the end of it into the ignition. However, I was perplexed as to why someone would find satisfaction in attempting to portray themselves as some sort of unhinged, 'ticking time-bomb' dissident republican-type who strikes fear in the hearts of men wherever he goes. The answer, I believe, is linked not only to one cause of gimmick creation, but to the pastime of bodybuilding itself: deep insecurities and the need to create an identity which the individual believes will generate the respect and admiration of their peers. This particular type of gimmick is the most alarming as it is borne out of insecurity, delusion, and fear rather than a desire for mischief-making and general tomfoolery. In most instances you will find that the individual responsible for promulgating such tall tales is often mentally ill, and will typically shy away from most forms of social interaction. Often they will be on anti-anxiety medication and suffer from sporadic violent outbursts directed at various inanimate objects such as walls, picture frames, mirrors, crockery etc. The likelihood of them turning to image and performance enhancing drugs is also alarmingly high, as they seek to build up a protective 'muscle suit' in the hope of deterring any violence that may be directed their way while out in public. The confidence that comes with this unnatural amount of muscle mass becomes addictive, and may lead to increased instances of narcissistic behaviour online - such as constant picture posting in the hope of receiving positive feedback, or fabricating tales of derring-do in an attempt to turn fantasy into reality.
Another explanation for the motivation behind gimmick creation has already been mentioned, but I will elaborate: many individuals choose to create a second account because they wish to preserve the reputation they have established with their original account. It may be that they find themselves incensed by a particular discussion but fear the retaliation of the mob if they were to voice a dissenting opinion, or, indeed, they may be aware that to put forth an objection could risk harming a relationship they have formed online with an individual they have become fond of. Quite amusingly, what I have noticed in other instances of individuals who do this is that they tend to suffer from a strong desire to appear as figures of authority. Generally, they will have worked their way up the forum 'hierarchy' into a moderator position - often on multiple message boards, and will take the role particularly seriously - attaching a great deal of prestige to it. In real life they will tend to gravitate towards careers which grant them a degree of authority they would otherwise lack - such as the police force, prison service, or supervisor in an orphanage - anything that will allow them to dominate the weak, vulnerable or incapacitated. On message boards, the tend to go to great lengths to avoid being caught and will attempt to disguise their writing style as well as vehemently condemn acts of gimmickry as something so shockingly reprehensible that they couldn't possibly comprehend how an individual could do such a thing; these men and women are the Harold Shipmans, John Wayne Gacys, and Ted Bundys of the online world and must be avoided at all costs.
Lastly, there are those who do it simply for the entertainment value of annoying the indignant and moronic. Bodybuilding forums are particularly abundant in stupidity, given the nature of what the 'sport' entails and the personality types attracted to it, so the promise of a particularly explosive outburst of vexation can prove to be quite tempting for those who find these reactions amusing. 'strongmen' types and steroid users are especially susceptible to provocation online due to the fact that their physiques can't function as a deterrent against criticism, leaving them stripped of all their armour and therefore highly vulnerable to mockery. Their reactions are all the more comedic when you consider the fact that they spend most of their time expatiating on the flaws of others, championing hatred and ignorance, and generally trying to denigrate anything they aren't capable of comprehending - but when they find themselves on the receiving end of a light-hearted lampooning, their comments will abruptly change from the usual ' Hurr durr, liberal snowflakes, free speech, Hitler was a good man, lol @ the fascists banning Milo from Twitter', to: 'The gimmicks are out of control! Mods....do something!'
It's all rather silly if you ask me, and I take pride in being able to say that I've risen above it all and will never have the need for multiple accounts. I only hope that others will follow my example so that we can finally put an end to this nonsense and make GetBig great again.
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Dear Colin,
The answer to your question may be rather more intricate than it first appears. In my professional career I've spent a great deal of time attempting to analyse the convoluted relationship between online message boards and the perpetual recrudescence of 'gimmick' accounts, and I've come to believe that the desire to commit such a heinous act can be motivated by various distinct aims. Let's take you as one example, if I may: early on in my research I began with a routine psychiatric assessment of a small number of posters here; your results in particular caused me a great deal of alarm. When testing for the abnormalities know as the four D's: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger, your scores were so far off the charts that I genuinely considered flying over to Ireland to report you to the authorities myself. The only reason I didn't was because I hate potatoes and I'm not particularly fond of having to start my car every morning by crouching behind a stack of sandbags while attempting to manipulate a ten foot pole with a car key attached to the end of it into the ignition. However, I was perplexed as to why someone would find satisfaction in attempting to portray themselves as some sort of unhinged, 'ticking time-bomb' dissident republican-type who strikes fear in the hearts of men wherever he goes. The answer, I believe, is linked not only to one cause of gimmick creation, but to the pastime of bodybuilding itself: deep insecurities and the need to create an identity which the individual believes will generate the respect and admiration of their peers. This particular type of gimmick is the most alarming as it is borne out of insecurity, delusion, and fear rather than a desire for mischief-making and general tomfoolery. In most instances you will find that the individual responsible for promulgating such tall tales is often mentally ill, and will typically shy away from most forms of social interaction. Often they will be on anti-anxiety medication and suffer from sporadic violent outbursts directed at various inanimate objects such as walls, picture frames, mirrors, crockery etc. The likelihood of them turning to image and performance enhancing drugs is also alarmingly high, as they seek to build up a protective 'muscle suit' in the hope of deterring any violence that may be directed their way while out in public. The confidence that comes with this unnatural amount of muscle mass becomes addictive, and may lead to increased instances of narcissistic behaviour online - such as constant picture posting in the hope of receiving positive feedback, or fabricating tales of derring-do in an attempt to turn fantasy into reality.
Another explanation for the motivation behind gimmick creation has already been mentioned, but I will elaborate: many individuals choose to create a second account because they wish to preserve the reputation they have established with their original account. It may be that they find themselves incensed by a particular discussion but fear the retaliation of the mob if they were to voice a dissenting opinion, or, indeed, they may be aware that to put forth an objection could risk harming a relationship they have formed online with an individual they have become fond of. Quite amusingly, what I have noticed in other instances of individuals who do this is that they tend to suffer from a strong desire to appear as figures of authority. Generally, they will have worked their way up the forum 'hierarchy' into a moderator position - often on multiple message boards, and will take the role particularly seriously - attaching a great deal of prestige to it. In real life they will tend to gravitate towards careers which grant them a degree of authority they would otherwise lack - such as the police force, prison service, or supervisor in an orphanage - anything that will allow them to dominate the weak, vulnerable or incapacitated. On message boards, the tend to go to great lengths to avoid being caught and will attempt to disguise their writing style as well as vehemently condemn acts of gimmickry as something so shockingly reprehensible that they couldn't possibly comprehend how an individual could do such a thing; these men and women are the Harold Shipmans, John Wayne Gacys, and Ted Bundys of the online world and must be avoided at all costs.
Lastly, there are those who do it simply for the entertainment value of annoying the indignant and moronic. Bodybuilding forums are particularly abundant in stupidity, given the nature of what the 'sport' entails and the personality types attracted to it, so the promise of a particularly explosive outburst of vexation can prove to be quite tempting for those who find these reactions amusing. 'strongmen' types and steroid users are especially susceptible to provocation online due to the fact that their physiques can't function as a deterrent against criticism, leaving them stripped of all their armour and therefore highly vulnerable to mockery. Their reactions are all the more comedic when you consider the fact that they spend most of their time expatiating on the flaws of others, championing hatred and ignorance, and generally trying to denigrate anything they aren't capable of comprehending - but when they find themselves on the receiving end of a light-hearted lampooning, their comments will abruptly change from the usual ' Hurr durr, liberal snowflakes, free speech, Hitler was a good man, lol @ the fascists banning Milo from Twitter', to: 'The gimmicks are out of control! Mods....do something!'
It's all rather silly if you ask me, and I take pride in being able to say that I've risen above it all and will never have the need for multiple accounts. I only hope that others will follow my example so that we can finally put an end to this nonsense and make GetBig great again.
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Dear Colin,
The answer to your question may be rather more intricate than it first appears. In my professional career I've spent a great deal of time attempting to analyse the convoluted relationship between online message boards and the perpetual recrudescence of 'gimmick' accounts, and I've come to believe that the desire to commit such a heinous act can be motivated by various distinct aims. Let's take you as one example, if I may: early on in my research I began with a routine psychiatric assessment of a small number of posters here; your results in particular caused me a great deal of alarm. When testing for the abnormalities know as the four D's: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger, your scores were so far off the charts that I genuinely considered flying over to Ireland to report you to the authorities myself. The only reason I didn't was because I hate potatoes and I'm not particularly fond of having to start my car every morning by crouching behind a stack of sandbags while attempting to manipulate a ten foot pole with a car key attached to the end of it into the ignition. However, I was perplexed as to why someone would find satisfaction in attempting to portray themselves as some sort of unhinged, 'ticking time-bomb' dissident republican-type who strikes fear in the hearts of men wherever he goes. The answer, I believe, is linked not only to one cause of gimmick creation, but to the pastime of bodybuilding itself: deep insecurities and the need to create an identity which the individual believes will generate the respect and admiration of their peers. This particular type of gimmick is the most alarming as it is borne out of insecurity, delusion, and fear rather than a desire for mischief-making and general tomfoolery. In most instances you will find that the individual responsible for promulgating such tall tales is often mentally ill, and will typically shy away from most forms of social interaction. Often they will be on anti-anxiety medication and suffer from sporadic violent outbursts directed at various inanimate objects such as walls, picture frames, mirrors, crockery etc. The likelihood of them turning to image and performance enhancing drugs is also alarmingly high, as they seek to build up a protective 'muscle suit' in the hope of deterring any violence that may be directed their way while out in public. The confidence that comes with this unnatural amount of muscle mass becomes addictive, and may lead to increased instances of narcissistic behaviour online - such as constant picture posting in the hope of receiving positive feedback, or fabricating tales of derring-do in an attempt to turn fantasy into reality.
Another explanation for the motivation behind gimmick creation has already been mentioned, but I will elaborate: many individuals choose to create a second account because they wish to preserve the reputation they have established with their original account. It may be that they find themselves incensed by a particular discussion but fear the retaliation of the mob if they were to voice a dissenting opinion, or, indeed, they may be aware that to put forth an objection could risk harming a relationship they have formed online with an individual they have become fond of. Quite amusingly, what I have noticed in other instances of individuals who do this is that they tend to suffer from a strong desire to appear as figures of authority. Generally, they will have worked their way up the forum 'hierarchy' into a moderator position - often on multiple message boards, and will take the role particularly seriously - attaching a great deal of prestige to it. In real life they will tend to gravitate towards careers which grant them a degree of authority they would otherwise lack - such as the police force, prison service, or supervisor in an orphanage - anything that will allow them to dominate the weak, vulnerable or incapacitated. On message boards, the tend to go to great lengths to avoid being caught and will attempt to disguise their writing style as well as vehemently condemn acts of gimmickry as something so shockingly reprehensible that they couldn't possibly comprehend how an individual could do such a thing; these men and women are the Harold Shipmans, John Wayne Gacys, and Ted Bundys of the online world and must be avoided at all costs.
Lastly, there are those who do it simply for the entertainment value of annoying the indignant and moronic. Bodybuilding forums are particularly abundant in stupidity, given the nature of what the 'sport' entails and the personality types attracted to it, so the promise of a particularly explosive outburst of vexation can prove to be quite tempting for those who find these reactions amusing. 'strongmen' types and steroid users are especially susceptible to provocation online due to the fact that their physiques can't function as a deterrent against criticism, leaving them stripped of all their armour and therefore highly vulnerable to mockery. Their reactions are all the more comedic when you consider the fact that they spend most of their time expatiating on the flaws of others, championing hatred and ignorance, and generally trying to denigrate anything they aren't capable of comprehending - but when they find themselves on the receiving end of a light-hearted lampooning, their comments will abruptly change from the usual ' Hurr durr, liberal snowflakes, free speech, Hitler was a good man, lol @ the fascists banning Milo from Twitter', to: 'The gimmicks are out of control! Mods....do something!'
It's all rather silly if you ask me, and I take pride in being able to say that I've risen above it all and will never have the need for multiple accounts. I only hope that others will follow my example so that we can finally put an end to this nonsense and make GetBig great again.
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lmao
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Dear Colin,
The answer to your question may be rather more intricate than it first appears. In my professional career I've spent a great deal of time attempting to analyse the convoluted relationship between online message boards and the perpetual recrudescence of 'gimmick' accounts, and I've come to believe that the desire to commit such a heinous act can be motivated by various distinct aims. Let's take you as one example, if I may: early on in my research I began with a routine psychiatric assessment of a small number of posters here; your results in particular caused me a great deal of alarm. When testing for the abnormalities know as the four D's: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger, your scores were so far off the charts that I genuinely considered flying over to Ireland to report you to the authorities myself. The only reason I didn't was because I hate potatoes and I'm not particularly fond of having to start my car every morning by crouching behind a stack of sandbags while attempting to manipulate a ten foot pole with a car key attached to the end of it into the ignition. However, I was perplexed as to why someone would find satisfaction in attempting to portray themselves as some sort of unhinged, 'ticking time-bomb' dissident republican-type who strikes fear in the hearts of men wherever he goes. The answer, I believe, is linked not only to one cause of gimmick creation, but to the pastime of bodybuilding itself: deep insecurities and the need to create an identity which the individual believes will generate the respect and admiration of their peers. This particular type of gimmick is the most alarming as it is borne out of insecurity, delusion, and fear rather than a desire for mischief-making and general tomfoolery. In most instances you will find that the individual responsible for promulgating such tall tales is often mentally ill, and will typically shy away from most forms of social interaction. Often they will be on anti-anxiety medication and suffer from sporadic violent outbursts directed at various inanimate objects such as walls, picture frames, mirrors, crockery etc. The likelihood of them turning to image and performance enhancing drugs is also alarmingly high, as they seek to build up a protective 'muscle suit' in the hope of deterring any violence that may be directed their way while out in public. The confidence that comes with this unnatural amount of muscle mass becomes addictive, and may lead to increased instances of narcissistic behaviour online - such as constant picture posting in the hope of receiving positive feedback, or fabricating tales of derring-do in an attempt to turn fantasy into reality.
Another explanation for the motivation behind gimmick creation has already been mentioned, but I will elaborate: many individuals choose to create a second account because they wish to preserve the reputation they have established with their original account. It may be that they find themselves incensed by a particular discussion but fear the retaliation of the mob if they were to voice a dissenting opinion, or, indeed, they may be aware that to put forth an objection could risk harming a relationship they have formed online with an individual they have become fond of. Quite amusingly, what I have noticed in other instances of individuals who do this is that they tend to suffer from a strong desire to appear as figures of authority. Generally, they will have worked their way up the forum 'hierarchy' into a moderator position - often on multiple message boards, and will take the role particularly seriously - attaching a great deal of prestige to it. In real life they will tend to gravitate towards careers which grant them a degree of authority they would otherwise lack - such as the police force, prison service, or supervisor in an orphanage - anything that will allow them to dominate the weak, vulnerable or incapacitated. On message boards, they tend to go to great lengths to avoid being caught and will attempt to disguise their writing style as well as vehemently condemn acts of gimmickry as something so shockingly reprehensible that they couldn't possibly comprehend how an individual could do such a thing; these men and women are the Harold Shipmans, John Wayne Gacys, and Ted Bundys of the online world and must be avoided at all costs.
Lastly, there are those who do it simply for the entertainment value of annoying the indignant and moronic. Bodybuilding forums are particularly abundant in stupidity, given the nature of what the 'sport' entails and the personality types attracted to it, so the promise of a particularly explosive outburst of vexation can prove to be quite tempting for those who find these reactions amusing. 'strongmen' types and steroid users are especially susceptible to provocation online due to the fact that their physiques can't function as a deterrent against criticism, leaving them stripped of all their armour and therefore highly vulnerable to mockery. Their reactions are all the more comedic when you consider the fact that they spend most of their time expatiating on the flaws of others, championing hatred and ignorance, and generally trying to denigrate anything they aren't capable of comprehending - but when they find themselves on the receiving end of a light-hearted lampooning, their comments will abruptly change from the usual ' Hurr durr, liberal snowflakes, free speech, Hitler was a good man, lol @ the fascists banning Milo from Twitter', to: 'The gimmicks are out of control! Mods....do something!'
It's all rather silly if you ask me, and I take pride in being able to say that I've risen above it all and will never have the need for multiple accounts. I only hope that others will follow my example so that we can finally put an end to this nonsense and make GetBig great again.
Fantastic post
I do recommend people read it. You won't be disappointed.
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This x 1000
In real life they wouldn't say shit
Why not? Are you gonna bust out in intelligence if I'm standing in front of you? ::)
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Splendid! Meta-Physical has offered a rich etiological explanation for the relatively under-researched phenomenon of gimmickogenesis (gimmick creation). He addresses the question of this thread with focus, and he employs both theory and observation to locate the creation of added pseudonyms (i.e., noms de pump) on a bodybuilding forum to certain compulsive traits within those who are pathologically attracted to the activity of bodybuilding itself – e.g., inter alia, (i) to a predilection to embrace superficiality, e.g., in using PEDs to perpetuate some form of artifice (i.e., artificial exaggeration or perhaps even deceit); (ii) to inventive flights of fancy which imagine and wish for a different appearance of the self; (iii) to the employment of this "new self" toward the goal of gaining recognition (both positive and negative) from a very limited subset of society -- especially from those who have hitherto withheld such satisfying recognition; and (iv) to the release of repressed anger in the form of getting one's goat, directed especially to the incorrigibly stupid.
In Freudian terms, we might claim with Meta-Physical that a strong response to gimmickry requires an assortative mindset (i.e., a kind of 'like responding to like'); in other words, that the antecedent phenomenon of gimmickogenesis and its consequent elicitation of gimmickorge (gimmick wrath) emerge from a shared condition of weak ego strength, which is not only roused to creative energy by the abnormalities of the "four D's, deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger," but also agitate the ire of certain cognitive constants (known in the literature as the five D's, viz. dummies, dullards, dimwits, dolts, and dopes) that are incapable of the higher-level thought required to dismiss the lure of gimmickry.
Plausible and well done.
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Posters get banned but can't keep away.
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Ive had 3-5 consistent gimmicks on here.
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the 4 D's..
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Splendid! Meta-Physical has offered a rich etiological explanation for the relatively under-researched phenomenon of gimmickogenesis (gimmick creation). He addresses the question of this thread with focus, and he employs both theory and observation to locate the creation of added pseudonyms (i.e., noms de pump) on a bodybuilding forum to certain compulsive traits within those who are pathologically attracted to the activity of bodybuilding itself – e.g., inter alia, (i) to a predilection to embrace superficiality, e.g., in using PEDs to perpetuate some form of artifice (i.e., artificial exaggeration or perhaps even deceit); (ii) to inventive flights of fancy which imagine and wish for a different appearance of the self; (iii) to the employment of this "new self" toward the goal of gaining recognition (both positive and negative) from a very limited subset of society -- especially from those who have hitherto withheld such satisfying recognition; and (iv) to the release of repressed anger in the form of getting one's goat, directed especially to the incorrigibly stupid.
In Freudian terms, we might claim with Meta-Physical that a strong response to gimmickry requires an assortative mindset (i.e., a kind of 'like responding to like'); in other words, that the antecedent phenomenon of gimmickogenesis and its consequent elicitation of gimmickorge (gimmick wrath) emerge from a shared condition of weak ego strength, which is not only roused to creative energy by the abnormalities of the "four D's, deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger," but also agitate the ire of certain cognitive constants (known in the literature as the five D's, viz. dummies, dullards, dimwits, dolts, and dopes) that are incapable of the higher-level thought required to dismiss the lure of gimmickry.
Plausible and well done.
Do you mind me asking what you do for a living? You are obviously very well educated judging from your posts. Sorry to change the subject just curious.
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the 5 D's..
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Double D's!!!
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Double D's!!!
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Why not? Are you gonna bust out in intelligence if I'm standing in front of you? ::)
Or a throat punch
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Or a throat punch
Stupid, and has anger management issues. Good combination.
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Stupid, and has anger management issues. Good combination.
Got me.
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Splendid! Meta-Physical has offered a rich etiological explanation for the relatively under-researched phenomenon of gimmickogenesis (gimmick creation). He addresses the question of this thread with focus, and he employs both theory and observation to locate the creation of added pseudonyms (i.e., noms de pump) on a bodybuilding forum to certain compulsive traits within those who are pathologically attracted to the activity of bodybuilding itself – e.g., inter alia, (i) to a predilection to embrace superficiality, e.g., in using PEDs to perpetuate some form of artifice (i.e., artificial exaggeration or perhaps even deceit); (ii) to inventive flights of fancy which imagine and wish for a different appearance of the self; (iii) to the employment of this "new self" toward the goal of gaining recognition (both positive and negative) from a very limited subset of society -- especially from those who have hitherto withheld such satisfying recognition; and (iv) to the release of repressed anger in the form of getting one's goat, directed especially to the incorrigibly stupid.
In Freudian terms, we might claim with Meta-Physical that a strong response to gimmickry requires an assortative mindset (i.e., a kind of 'like responding to like'); in other words, that the antecedent phenomenon of gimmickogenesis and its consequent elicitation of gimmickorge (gimmick wrath) emerge from a shared condition of weak ego strength, which is not only roused to creative energy by the abnormalities of the "four D's, deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger," but also agitate the ire of certain cognitive constants (known in the literature as the five D's, viz. dummies, dullards, dimwits, dolts, and dopes) that are incapable of the higher-level thought required to dismiss the lure of gimmickry.
Plausible and well done.
An excellent summation, sir. I intend to use this as a foreword when I publish my findings later this year, If I may. By correctly identifying this unpleasant case of reciprocal cause and effect, one can only hope that the feeble few responsible for its perpetuation are able to grasp that Gimmickogenesis will only ever be accompanied by its concomitant partner Gimmickorge - leading to a debasement of dialogue and a devaluing of the once-revered 'upside-down cup challenge'. We must rise above this!
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Dear Colin,
The answer to your question may be rather more intricate than it first appears. In my professional career I've spent a great deal of time attempting to analyse the convoluted relationship between online message boards and the perpetual recrudescence of 'gimmick' accounts, and I've come to believe that the desire to commit such a heinous act can be motivated by various distinct aims. Let's take you as one example, if I may: early on in my research I began with a routine psychiatric assessment of a small number of posters here; your results in particular caused me a great deal of alarm. When testing for the abnormalities know as the four D's: deviance, distress, dysfunction and danger, your scores were so far off the charts that I genuinely considered flying over to Ireland to report you to the authorities myself. The only reason I didn't was because I hate potatoes and I'm not particularly fond of having to start my car every morning by crouching behind a stack of sandbags while attempting to manipulate a ten foot pole with a car key attached to the end of it into the ignition. However, I was perplexed as to why someone would find satisfaction in attempting to portray themselves as some sort of unhinged, 'ticking time-bomb' dissident republican-type who strikes fear in the hearts of men wherever he goes. The answer, I believe, is linked not only to one cause of gimmick creation, but to the pastime of bodybuilding itself: deep insecurities and the need to create an identity which the individual believes will generate the respect and admiration of their peers. This particular type of gimmick is the most alarming as it is born out of insecurity, delusion, and fear rather than a desire for mischief-making and general tomfoolery. In most instances you will find that the individual responsible for promulgating such tall tales is often mentally ill, and will typically shy away from most forms of social interaction. Often they will be on anti-anxiety medication and suffer from sporadic violent outbursts directed at various inanimate objects such as walls, picture frames, mirrors, crockery etc. The likelihood of them turning to image and performance enhancing drugs is also alarmingly high, as they seek to build up a protective 'muscle suit' in the hope of deterring any violence that may be directed their way while out in public. The confidence that comes with this unnatural amount of muscle mass becomes addictive, and may lead to increased instances of narcissistic behaviour online - such as constant picture posting in the hope of receiving positive feedback, or fabricating tales of derring-do in an attempt to turn fantasy into reality.
Another explanation for the motivation behind gimmick creation has already been mentioned, but I will elaborate: many individuals choose to create a second account because they wish to preserve the reputation they have established with their original account. It may be that they find themselves incensed by a particular discussion but fear the retaliation of the mob if they were to voice a dissenting opinion, or, indeed, they may be aware that to put forth an objection could risk harming a relationship they have formed online with an individual they have become fond of. Quite amusingly, what I have noticed in other instances of individuals who do this is that they tend to suffer from a strong desire to appear as figures of authority. Generally, they will have worked their way up the forum 'hierarchy' into a moderator position - often on multiple message boards, and will take the role particularly seriously - attaching a great deal of prestige to it. In real life they will tend to gravitate towards careers which grant them a degree of authority they would otherwise lack - such as the police force, prison service, or supervisor in an orphanage - anything that will allow them to dominate the weak, vulnerable or incapacitated. On message boards, they tend to go to great lengths to avoid being caught and will attempt to disguise their writing style as well as vehemently condemn acts of gimmickry as something so shockingly reprehensible that they couldn't possibly comprehend how an individual could do such a thing; these men and women are the Harold Shipmans, John Wayne Gacys, and Ted Bundys of the online world and must be avoided at all costs.
Lastly, there are those who do it simply for the entertainment value of annoying the indignant and moronic. Bodybuilding forums are particularly abundant in stupidity, given the nature of what the 'sport' entails and the personality types attracted to it, so the promise of a particularly explosive outburst of vexation can prove to be quite tempting for those who find these reactions amusing. 'strongmen' types and steroid users are especially susceptible to provocation online due to the fact that their physiques can't function as a deterrent against criticism, leaving them stripped of all their armour and therefore highly vulnerable to mockery. Their reactions are all the more comedic when you consider the fact that they spend most of their time expatiating on the flaws of others, championing hatred and ignorance, and generally trying to denigrate anything they aren't capable of comprehending - but when they find themselves on the receiving end of a light-hearted lampooning, their comments will abruptly change from the usual ' Hurr durr, liberal snowflakes, free speech, Hitler was a good man, lol @ the fascists banning Milo from Twitter', to: 'The gimmicks are out of control! Mods...do something!'
It's all rather silly if you ask me, and I take pride in being able to say that I've risen above it all and will never have the need for multiple accounts. I only hope that others will follow my example so that we can finally put an end to this nonsense and make GetBig great again.
Yeh
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The real question is: Why do you come here and act the way you do?
1. You would never act the way you do here in real life because you would be called out on that behavior.
2. You act that way here because you lack something in real life, namely a backbone to put it bluntly.
Creating a gimmick account on here is the same reason you act the way you do here. People need to blow off steam in different ways. The typical forum poster here is the guy that sits in his cubicle and gets berated by the boss never uttering a single word to him. In his mind he plays out different scenarios. Standing up to the boss, punching him in the mouth and walking out. Telling the boss to shut up as the boss puts his head down and walks away. This is rehearsed daily, nightly as the GetBigger fixates on being the "superhero".
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The real question is: Why do you come here and act the way you do?
1. You would never act the way you do here in real life because you would be called out on that behavior.
2. You act that way here because you lack something in real life, namely a backbone to put it bluntly.
Creating a gimmick account on here is the same reason you act the way you do here. People need to blow off steam in different ways. The typical forum poster here is the guy that sits in his cubicle and gets berated by the boss never uttering a single word to him. In his mind he plays out different scenarios. Standing up to the boss, punching him in the mouth and walking out. Telling the boss to shut up as the boss puts his head down and walks away. This is rehearsed daily, nightly as the GetBigger fixates on being the "superhero".
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getbig's number 1 gimmick chiming in. ::) ;D
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The real question is: Why do you come here and act the way you do?
1. You would never act the way you do here in real life because you would be called out on that behavior.
2. You act that way here because you lack something in real life, namely a backbone to put it bluntly.
Creating a gimmick account on here is the same reason you act the way you do here. People need to blow off steam in different ways. The typical forum poster here is the guy that sits in his cubicle and gets berated by the boss never uttering a single word to him. In his mind he plays out different scenarios. Standing up to the boss, punching him in the mouth and walking out. Telling the boss to shut up as the boss puts his head down and walks away. This is rehearsed daily, nightly as the GetBigger fixates on being the "superhero".
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. I'm actually the exact same way, if not a bit more volatile in real life
2. I get on with 95% of posters on here
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1. I'm actually the exact same way, if not a bit more volatile in real life
2. I get on with 95% of posters on here
You may believe what you say but its probably very far from accurate. The same goes for people that say they are "crazy" trying to "warn" people to stay away. One of the reasons they do that is to avoid confrontation. They do things behind keyboard where its safe. Sure, they may get into fights in real life but they choose their adversary very wisely. It's usually someone they know they can take advantage of and beat up. People that are mentally unhinged DON'T , I repeat DON'T know it and refuse to believe it when diagnosed.
P.S. Skeeter, Ron and Chaos did a thorough background search on you...you're a harmless little man.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You may believe what you say but its probably very far from accurate. The same goes for people that say they are "crazy" trying to "warn" people to stay away. One of the reasons they do that is to avoid confrontation. They do things behind keyboard where its safe. Sure, they may get into fights in real life but they choose their adversary very wisely. It's usually someone they know they can take advantage of and beat up. People that are mentally unhinged DON'T , I repeat DON'T know it and refuse to believe it when diagnosed.
P.S. Skeeter, Ron and Chaos did a thorough background search on you...you're a harmless little man.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could be worse, I could be fat, infertile and married to a black woman who has since left me
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Could be worse, I could be fat, infertile and married to a black woman who has since left me
That's mean
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Could be worse, I could be fat, infertile and married to a black woman who has since left me
You just proved my point. Even though you may not have multiple accounts you come here acting as though you are a tough, no nonsense type of guy. The type of man that is able to wear shorts in all the seasons. A brazen, menacing brute that doesn't flinch when a hammer hits his finger. That guy that rides around in a Harvester Scout listening to Thin Lizzy drinking a Utica Club. You would never ever utter those words to my face in real life for fear of some type of violent reaction from me resulting in you being harmed to some extent. In real life you would keep very quiet, head down and find your place in society as a follower that doesn't upset the status quo.
People create different accounts due to their different views and different personalities they need to let out. They feel they have important information that others don't have. They also feel they are putting one over on others and find humour in it.
To be honest I could care less about your so called gimmick accounts. Why someone spends time getting angry about it like yourself boggles the mind. Your energy would be better directed at lifting weights and helping others.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You just proved my point. Even though you may not have multiple accounts you come here acting as though you are a tough, no nonsense type of guy. The type of man that is able to wear shorts in all the seasons. A brazen, menacing brute that doesn't flinch when a hammer hits his finger. That guy that rides around in a Harvester Scout listening to Thin Lizzy drinking a Utica Club. You would never ever utter those words to my face in real life for fear of some type of violent reaction from me resulting in you being harmed to some extent. In real life you would keep very quiet, head down and find your place in society as a follower that doesn't upset the status quo.
People create different accounts due to their different views and different personalities they need to let out. They feel they have important information that others don't have. They also feel they are putting one over on others and find humour in it.
To be honest I could care less about your so called gimmick accounts. Why someone spends time getting angry about it like yourself boggles the mind. Your energy would be better directed at lifting weights and helping others.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, like most others here he's just sick of your shitty posts.
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Dear Colin,
I've spent a great deal of time attempting to analyse the convoluted relationship between online message boards and the perpetual recrudescence of 'gimmick'
Lastly, there are those who do it simply for the entertainment value of annoying the indignant and moronic. Bodybuilding forums are particularly abundant in stupidity, given the nature of what the 'sport' entails and the personality types attracted to it, so the promise of a particularly explosive outburst of vexation can prove to be quite tempting for those who find these reactions amusing. 'strongmen' types and steroid users are especially susceptible to provocation online due to the fact that their physiques can't function as a deterrent against criticism, leaving them stripped of all their armour and therefore highly vulnerable to mockery.
The long hours you've spent analyzing gimmicks on message boards was well spent. It such an important area of research.