It seems to me that everyone around these parts knows everyone else. So, here I am introducing myself. I’ve been registered here since October as you can see, yet, I haven’t really “met” anybody. I dont have anyone on my buddy list or anything, and I am a nobody on this board. So…I’m looking to make a name for myself and looking for a buddy. 
No, really, I was wondering how everyone here got acquainted with everyone else, and what steps I need to take so that I can get to know some of the people around these parts.
Speaking for me, I posted in threads that interested me. Gradually, I suppose I developed a style and reputation. Apparently people here think I’m nice and sweet and all the nonsense. Little do they know…
<insert maniacal laughter here>
I’ll be your friend if you’ll always post supportive comments in all my threads. And send chocolate. Cash is good too. 
OK, I’ll be serious now. Be yourself. Don’t try too hard. Attend a DopeFest if you can. Be a non-jerkish, rule-abiding poster. You might offer a little more information about yourself - your profile is kinda scanty. For all I know, you’re the guy I dated in 1975 who broke up with me when he went to sea. And if you are, well, just don’t talk to me.
And I’m serious about the chocolate.
I haven’t put anybody on either my buddy or my ignore list.
I came to this thread in a debate, found some people in other forums that have similar interests and things just went from there.
Post something that really interests you, in whatever forum it belongs, and see who answers. Respond to their replies. Be nice, but stick your guns if you have strong feelings about something.
Pretty soon, you’ll see some names you recognize from previous posts and replies.
Above all else, have fun. Be entertaining and entertained. Learn, teach. Soon, you’ll be flooded with friends.
Not “this thread”. I meant “this board.”
Well, flood, I remember you from your Pit post about your parents.
You “Pitted” your parents, if you can call it that, in a pretty sweet way IIRC. I posted my opinion on the subject and have since wondered how it all turned out.
So, in a way, at least one other poster (just a newbie, if that counts) has noticed and remembers you. And I bet I’m not the only one who does.
Seems like a pretty good start to me.
Well, I’ll be damned I remember you too Triss. Everything turned out alright I guess. I didn’t get into any major trouble or anything, but now my parents have me on curfew for certain days and all. They didn’t give me any other punishment besides that. I also have to make sure to do whatever chores they give me so that I dont piss them off. But thanks, its good to know that I’ve been remembered by someone.
Mod note:
Glad you’re here, flood, and have a blast.
“Hey, howdies” and purely social stuff is better suited to party animals over in MPSIMS, so I move this over for you.
TVeblen
I found some of the truly pointless game threads were good to get to know people a little, you get to see whose sence of humour you klick with. Then it’s just a measure of time before you find your own little corner of existance on this here board.
BTW. I think moving from the dark side of the moon might be advantageous if your looking for friends, I hear it can get quite lonely up there ;).
Hi, flood.
I’d be happy to be friends. You can send me e-mail if you want.
I’ve lurked for a while and decided to join in. This board just eats up my free time though. It is, though, possibly the biggest n best community I’ve ever seen. Hi flood!
Meh. Don’t worry about it. I’ve been here like a year and a half, and the only poster I know well is AotL, and that’s cuz she’s my gosh darn roommate.
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poor girl had to finally thumbtack a paper to my board – listing all the common codes to use on the boards; that was before I learned HTML and figured out the quote command.
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But seriously. Just make yourself known, make your views heard, and be prepared to defend them. You’ll gain friends in no time.
On another note:
Hi Flood! Welcome to the addiction
/Shadez
Hey, I hardly know anyone either. I mean, I know a few people, but mostly, I just recognize screen names. There are a few people whose posts I habitually read–and, incidentally, that’s a big part of seeming like you “know everyone.”
As for meeting people, you can IM or e-mail people, or you can wait for them to IM you. I met one of my closest board friends when I e-mailed him about his breakup. Shame he can’t post much anymore.
Alternately, you can recruit people from real life. ::waves “hi” to Shadez::
Anyway, just hang around, don’t be a jerk, and you’ll be fine. And welcome.