Why do You Frequent CR4?

For me, it is primarily for the intellectual camaraderie that I find here. Even more, it is also from my desire to share the knowledge and experience that I have attained in my career, and learn from the varied experiences and vast knowledge resource that this community has to offer.

One of the primary reasons that I have continued here over the years is the fact that the community, in general, seems to appreciate my contributions. (and are quick to let me know when they don't)

Beats following what some celebrity eats for lunch each day on Twitter. Am I right?

admit it, you can't sleep @ night until you know what color shoes Paris Hilton wore that day

<ppptf> I have plenty of other unproductive ways to pass the time that don't involve following what celebrities are wearing or doing.

Now if you will excuse me I have to go and read Lyn's latest CR4 post and check if Kulas has started a new thread.

that guy better never ask me to help start his Cavalier!

Oh, come on. Be a sport.

I like this neck of the woods....

Awesome shot!

Yea, I don't see the selfie stick or anything!

A lifetime of engineering, means an active mind solving life's problems , so, just something as simple as what is it, and watching how some analyse, and how some approach problems is interesting.

Community, curiosity and knowledge. The simple things in life, besides whittling.

a lurker speaks....I wonder how many regular visitors we have that rarely if ever post?

For a long time I was what you call a "lurker" for a simple reason. I preferred to keep my mouth [keyboard] shut, and listen to what the community had to say. Only when I believed that I had something positive to add to a dialog would I enter the conversation. Once this community came to accept my contributions, I became more involved and vocal.

First, I found this place by searching (on the internet, a foreign concept to most) for a technical forum.

I had a question about my tires. Not sure that it got answered or not. Probably got good and not so good answers.

But, I discovered a cat, a squirrel and a gremlin who could type coherent sentences.

Seems there was a duck in there and no one can forget avatars like and

I learn something new every day here and enjoy (most of) the banter that comes with the regulars.

My wife wonders why I don't put this much time in at work.

Yes. SparkStation and JohnDG. SparkStation was out of Christchurch, right? Does anyone know what happened to him for sure?

I haven't noticed SparkStation for a while, but I think you're right about NZ. I believe John DG is still here from GB. Great posters both, and a big tip of the hat to JRaef, RAMConsult, MSamad, Winfield Hill, kvsridhar, and other electrical experts to whom I apologize for forgetting.

Cuba Pete was here for the women. He hasn't been seen lately, guess why.

As some other have said, the intellectual camaraderie. Also because the people whose posts I look forward to, have earned their spurs by hard-core experience...an excellent way to enhance my own experience. And of course, the awesome learning. And, not to forget, the beautiful women :)

Once in a while, some pretty good pictures do get posted....

One reason I frequent CR4 is to kill spam. Zapping that nonsense is pretty satisfying. Maybe you have noticed the diminution of garbage. (Bow.)

Well, you've been the antichrist for several days now. I've tried giving GAs, but no one will second.

I like it 'cos I can ask questions, answer questions, use my rapier wit and un petit peu of sarcasm too.
The banter is good natured generally and I learn stuff.

Classic example... that jerk line "what is it" post.... never seen one of them before. It all fuels the engineering imagination.

It's also a forum where I can show of stuff I've made and people 'get it' rather than staring blankly without understanding what they are seeing.

I like the kitty treats people give too

Del

Nicely said. Those have been my motivations as well, even though I walk a lot on the banter side.

Intellectual simulation, intellectual stimulation and the opportunity to learn new ways to be snarky ideas!

I come here for the collective knowledge. I stay for the snark-fest. Sometimes I'm laughing at my desk so hard, people around me come over and ask what is so funny. Most of the time they don't get it, which makes me feel superior. I love that no one seems to get their panties in a wad when they are a target like other message boards.

I am a commercial airline pilot.

CR4 helps me to occupy the boring hours in the air between those short periods of shear panic when we are taking off and landing.

I am really fond of some of the regulars who call things the way the see them.

They are my heroes!

before or after they get into the Martinis?

Aren't we tehy alwaysh into them?

NWA?

Formerly.

A few reasons:

1 - to learn - even after all my years, I still don't know it all

2 - to advise/teach - there are threads where I can actually have some input, a little advice to someone who needs a little help, or may be going down a wrong path-one I have been down before.

3 - a little humor

4 - hey, it shows up in my inbox every day☼↑→

Dear Mr.KevinLaPaire,

I fully concur with your statement, which has come to my mind also.

In addition to this (your) statement, I want to add 5th and 6th Point as below.

5. We have to contribute to the Society more than what we have receieved from the society which has strengthened you and became more rich by knowledge. CR4 Forum is one source we pass on the benifit of knowledge and also acquire knowledge.

6. The experience is shared by contributing members which will be more helpful since Experience is the best teacher.

DHAYANANDHAN.S

Your point about contributing more to society is very valid. Just look at how many people all over the world do not contribute, only take. Far too many of those around.