Poll of the Internet variety.

Anysunrise · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?

6. Have you ever been harassed online?

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?

1ofThoseDays · December 2010

My answers are no and I only have one email account.

Anysunrise · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:044ef3e6-3160-42ee-84b1-595a52b88460">Re: Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]My answers are no and I only have one email account.
Posted by 1ofThoseDays[/QUOTE]

<div>Well. Fine then.</div>

number55 · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?

Yes. I mostly lurked though. It was related to a TV show.

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? Nope, never

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? I have used lavalife before, went on one date, it was horrible.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? Just facebook. I had a myspace account once upon a time and a twitter account too...

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? I have considered having one for cooking. I have no idea who would ever read it though

6. Have you ever been harassed online? no.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? I have 3 I guess, plus one for wedding stuff. I got my first email address in university.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? not real online gaming. Bejeweled and scrabble don't count.

allisong23 · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? Hmm...some friends set up a board loosley based around teh Red Sox, but wound up being about a bunch of stuff and it got pretty big

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? No.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? If I was single, probably.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? 4 or 5?

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Nope

6. Have you ever been harassed online? Nope

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? 3 - probably 1997ish

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?

1ofThoseDays · December 2010

Any-I'm sorry, I didn't see the point in typing all the question or quoting them to say no to all of them. If you'd like me to, I will. I didn't mean to upset you.

MarriedInAFever · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?

No, not really.

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?

No.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?

Probably, if I was single.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?

Actively, one. Not really, two.

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?

I have a half-assed blog that I forget to update about nothing.

6. Have you ever been harassed online?

I've been harassed a couple times that carried over online, but not just online.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? Two, work and personal. I had my first when I was about 10. It was BeanieQ13. I was obvs. really cool.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?

Nope.

maratea · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? Nope.

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? Yes, just one. My exbf. Even though we went to the same school, we started talking online.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? Eh. I'm not sure. But I don't really want to find out.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? Does TK count? If not, then just FB.

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Not one that I actually kept up with.

6. Have you ever been harassed online? No.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? 7. Probably 10 years ago.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s Nope.

LessThanZero · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?
Not that I can think of.

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? Nope.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? Probably not. But it's hard for me to say considering I'm engaged.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? I guess 3? Myspace, Twitter and facebok - althoug FB is the only one I really use.

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Yes. And I just focused on random things that I thought were funny or ridiculous. Currently working on a new one.

6. Have you ever been harassed online? Not really.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? I guess I have 4. But I really only use 1 of them. I got my first one back in 96-97 or so on AOL.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? Not unless you consider playing games online (like tetris, chess etc) online.

MarriedInAFever · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:933a3afb-750b-4e79-89e9-6648a44e0386">Re: Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]Any-I'm sorry, I didn't see the point in typing all the question or quoting them to say no to all of them. If you'd like me to, I will. I didn't mean to upset you.
Posted by 1ofThoseDays[/QUOTE]

You won't like her when she's angry...

NatesGirl16 · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?
No.

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?
Um, yes. And I'm marrying him :P. I've met a couple of girls from TK, also.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?
I have, but didn't like it.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?
Just FB. I have an old myspace somewhere, but who goes there anymore?

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?
I do, and it's general.

6. Have you ever been harassed online?
By Any. Shh, don't tell. Also, Nebb stalked me and I had to change my SN

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have?
A few.

When did you first get an e-mail address?
I think HS.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?
Just started Wow.

Just messing with you. None.

Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

[Deleted User] · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?
nope

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? yes, we met online began talking and realised we went to the same college, we then met on campus.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? If I was single, probably.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? 3 or so maybe

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Nope

6. Have you ever been harassed online? Nope

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? 2 that I use/know the password for...as for when.. a long time ago.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? I enjoy scrabble on FB

[Deleted User] · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?

I frequented the Soapbox on IMDB for awhile. Other than that, no.

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?
Nope. Well, not that I can remember.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?
probably not.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?
Just FB

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?
No. I'm too lazy for a blog.

6. Have you ever been harassed online?
Not really. Some flames here and there on TK but no harassing.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?
7. A few old ones I use for storage, 3 business emails, 1 for work

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?
No, just stupid AOL games to waste time

Anysunrise · December 2010

. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?Official WoW forums, and an unofficial realm forum I created because our mod was a huge fan of the banhammer.
2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?
Many, my FI included. I have met about 30 people from WoW, and went to Blizzcon.
3. Would you ever use an online dating site?
Nope.
4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?
Facebook, Myspace, LiveJournal.
5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?
As mentioned, I have a LiveJournal account that I updated for like, two years. Reading it now, I want to start another just so I can look back and laugh at myself in 5 years.
6. Have you ever been harassed online?
I had a couple guys on WoW ask me for nudes like every day for 7 months. Including after I moved in with FI. They were just awkward virgins though and weren't mean about it, so I didn't think it was that bad. I did have one guy say to me "That's nice, but I just want to see your tits."
7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?
I have 4, and my first one was 7 years ago.
8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?
World of Warcraft, obviously. That's the only big one.

Anysunrise · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:933a3afb-750b-4e79-89e9-6648a44e0386">Re: Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]Any-I'm sorry, I didn't see the point in typing all the question or quoting them to say no to all of them. If you'd like me to, I will. I didn't mean to upset you.
Posted by 1ofThoseDays[/QUOTE]

<div>Lol, nah it's fine, I was just being silly. I should've added a "=P" face after.</div>

leayn · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?

Nope...this is my first time. <blushing>

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?
I did one time when I was 18. Me and my girlfriend at the time went to meet this guy and his friend, but we lied about what we looked like and what we were wearing JIC. Thank god we did that...they were two old pervos CLEARLY lying about their age, and who were probably planning on killing us. Ahhh memories!

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?
No. See #2.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?
2 - FB and Myspace (not sure why I still have this one...I never use it).

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?
No.

6. Have you ever been harassed online?
Nope.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?
Just one and I've had it for maybe 5 years.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?
Just WordBiz (online scrabble) but I only play against my Brother.

pirategal03 · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? Yes, one related to a "game" that's played in the physical world (not a digital game)

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? nope

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? ETA I'm changing my answer, i read this as "have you" and said no, but I would

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? facebook

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? I had a blog for about 3 days before I realized I sucked at it.

6. Have you ever been harassed online? no

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? oh gosh, 4 including my work e-mail. I've had one since middle school.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? see # 1.

1ofThoseDays · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:6f6a0efb-0f10-41d6-bf7c-0ebbcc502d9b">Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? <strong>No</strong>
2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? <strong>No</strong>
3. Would you ever use an online dating site? <strong>No</strong>
4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? <strong>Only The Knot</strong>
5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? <strong>No</strong>
6. Have you ever been harassed online? <strong>I don't spend much time online so, no</strong>
7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? <strong>I have one. I opened it when I started collage.</strong>
8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?<strong>No</strong>
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

KaylaSue19 · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? No

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? Yes, one of my ex boyfriends. We went to the same high school in 9th and 10th grade but we never met or knew each other. We started talking online our senior year and started dating shortly after.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? Maybe, but I am not sure how serious I would be about it.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? Facebook, which I am on way too much. I have a Twitter but I rarely go on. I also have a neglected blog.

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Yes. It was originally just going to be random updates on my life, pics/ stories of DS. Just another way to stay in touch with friends and family but I never update it. Everything winds up on FB anyway.

6. Have you ever been harassed online? Yes, by this random guy on FB, it was weird.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? I think I signed up for my first email address around 13. I only have one in use.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? Just random things on FB. Farkle, Sudoku, and some word games.

1ofThoseDays · December 2010

Well I already did it. Like I said before, I over analyze and I'm a little socially awkward. Please don't get frustrated with me.

julezlee · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? Nope

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? Yup Knotties Sucrets, GG, Mag920, Sarah#s, M&M

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? I tried when I was single, didn't work out for me.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? 2, I think - FB and LinkedIn

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Looks down. I have one right now. It's pretty general.

6. Have you ever been harassed online? Not that I can remember.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? 3 plus an old hotmail account I haven't checked in years.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? Does Words With Friends count?

Anysunrise · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:6f3dfbfd-fc92-45f4-9db5-f986daf42a7f">Re: Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? No. 2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? Um, yes. And I'm marrying him :P. I've met a couple of girls from TK, also. 3. Would you ever use an online dating site? I have, but didn't like it. 4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? Just FB. I have an old myspace somewhere, but who goes there anymore? 5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? I do, and it's general. 6. Have you ever been harassed online? By Any. Shh, don't tell. Also, Nebb stalked me and I had to change my SN 7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? A few. When did you first get an e-mail address? I think HS. 8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? <strong>Just started Wow. Just messing with you. </strong> None. Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]
Posted by NatesGirl16[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>YOU TEASE.</div>

reils · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?

Nope.

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?
No.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?
No.

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?
Just FB

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?
No.

6. Have you ever been harassed online?
No.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?
2. 1998, I think.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?
Yes. I can't remember what it was called though. You got a little stick person character and you could buy and sell/trade stuff. Thats all I remember about it. It was a while ago.

anna.oskar · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?
-nothing formally like this

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?
-my husband

plus a few ladies from here

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?
-been there, done that, Match.com works

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?
-Just facebook

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?
-yep. But i took it down

6. Have you ever been harassed online?
-yep

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?
-3 accounts. One for TK, one for personal stuff, and one for business. First email account was in '96 I think

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?
-not really. nothing constant

Anysunrise · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:28dc05d0-720b-4cad-a0e2-af05bbafb446">Re: Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]Well I already did it. Like I said before, I over analyze and I'm a little socially awkward. Please don't get frustrated with me.
Posted by 1ofThoseDays[/QUOTE]

<div>It's cool. Like I said, I was just teasin'. I only get frustrated with stupid people.</div>

kd.joseph · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? No. If so, what? N/A

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? Yes. If so, how many? Too many times to count.

3. Would you ever use an online dating site? Yes, it's how I met DH. ETA: YAY, Match.com!

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? Just TK

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Nope, but DH does.

6. Have you ever been harassed online? I got into a fight with someone in a chat room years ago, and he kept bugging me,but someone else ran him off.

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? 2 When did you first get an e-mail address? Maybe 20 years ago.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? Nope

marykay85 · December 2010

1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what?
Nope

2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?
My FI

3. Would you ever use an online dating site?
Match.com. Met FI after 2 weeks. I agree with Anna

4. How many social networking sites are you a part of?
Just this and FB. Have a myspace account but never use it.

5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?

Just a diary type blog in high school where I chatted about everything I did. It was popular at the time.

6. Have you ever been harassed online?
No

7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?
2, one is for my job. When I was in high school.

8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?
No, FI is the gamer

Anysunrise · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:575e97ee-ecb2-4b04-9a94-5b07b99f075f">Re: Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]1. Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? Nope 2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many? My FI 3. Would you ever use an online dating site? Match.com. Met FI after 2 weeks. I agree with Anna :) 4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? Just this and FB. Have a myspace account but never use it. 5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)? Just a diary type blog in high school where I chatted about everything I did. It was popular at the time. 6. Have you ever been harassed online? No 7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address? 2, one is for my job. When I was in high school. 8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s? <strong>No, FI is the gamer :)</strong>
Posted by marykay85[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Kay, now you gotta tell me what he plays.

</div>

Ash2985 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_poll-of-internet-variety?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0843ba8c-3940-4822-bc3f-fd761f778d93Post:6f6a0efb-0f10-41d6-bf7c-0ebbcc502d9b">Poll of the Internet variety.</a>:
[QUOTE]1. <strong>Have you ever been a member of an internet forum prior to TK? If so, what? </strong>No, but I recently wandered over to the Weight Watchers forums after they instituted the new plan and that is a whole different world over there.<div><strong>2. Have you ever met anyone you first met online irl? If so, how many?</strong> No, I don't think so.</div><div><strong>3. Would you ever use an online dating site?</strong> Yes, I helped my MOH set up her eHarmony profile a few weeks ago and it was kinda fun.</div><div><strong>4. How many social networking sites are you a part of? </strong> What counts as social networking? FB, LJ (sometimes), and TK are about the only places I hang out.</div><div> <strong>5. Have you ever had a blog? If so, was it just a general blog or do you focus on one thing (cooking, wedding planning, etc.)?</strong> I had a LiveJournal (still do, I suppose, though I never update it). It was general high school angst and then undergrad angst.</div><div><strong>6. Have you ever been harassed online</strong>? Nope</div><div><strong>7. How many e-mail accounts do you have? When did you first get an e-mail address?</strong> 4 including the work one. I got the first one when AOL was still a big thing, in junior high probably.</div><div><strong>8. Have you ever participated in online gaming? If so, what game/s?</strong> Yes. I played WoW for a period of time but had to stop when I decided to go back to school in order not to fail out.</div><div>Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

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marykay85 · December 2010

Well, he's more of the sit on the couch gamer rather than online. Last one was Red Dead Redemption, he gets through them so quickly that I can't keep track

marykay85 · December 2010

Update: He says all he's played online lately is Starcraft.

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