# Posters who love to bring up the same things time and again **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 31, 2015, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277 "2015-10-31T18:36:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2015, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/41 "2015-10-31T23:44:25Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Because it was [moved here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=18820617&postcount=10) from MPSIMS. Ah, missed that. Probably a moderator mistake. ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/42 "2015-11-01T00:11:28Z")
It’s a weird thing, knowing how much info to give about yourself in any given thread. I lurk more than I post, and I doubt that anyone really remembers my name, much less relevant information about me that might pertain to my perspective on the subject at hand. So I feel like I mention stupid shit, like that I live in the middle of nowhere, too much. Maybe a couple of people on the board know this about me already, but probably most don’t. So if it matters, I’ll say it again, wondering if I sound like a broken record. There are several posters who I know a lot about because they’re interesting (including the aforementioned Even Sven, whose stories I always enjoy.) They have really different perspectives than I do. They’ve done different things. Threads like this seem to be kind of shaming them for having areas of interest and expertise, and I think that’s much worse than posting frequently on topics that a person knows about and is interested in. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/43 "2015-11-01T00:12:32Z")
**Bryan Ekers** always brings up that old story of burying that French man in a shallow grave. What was his name? Oh yea, Jean Luc ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/44 "2015-11-01T00:27:16Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > I remember **Even Sven** from very early on my sojourn on the board when, again quite frankly, she was a bit of a twat. Her experience as a Peace Corp volunteer in Cameroon changed both her personality and her life, and I have no particular disagreement with her desire to bring it up as appropriate. Yeah, I think she even got voted “most changed for the better poster” in some thread a few years back. Plus, she’s a very good writer, so it’s hard to fault her for relaying her experiences. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/45 "2015-11-01T00:54:15Z")
Is the OP’s point that some folks seem to have specific topics they like to comment/rant about, or is it simply that they’ve told us enough about their lives, through their choice of comments, that we think we know a bit about them. IOW, from reading and e.g **even sven** ’s posts I’ve learned that she’s a world traveler, and not just to the touristy parts. But that’s a good thing I’ve learned. What I haven’t heard from her is anything like this: that she’s obsessive about being the only poster with a clue about central Africa, or the only one with mud-hut living experience or the one who insists that tribal wisdom has something to teach us about 21st century suburban living. So there OP, what is your point? I’m not trying to snark or call you out, I just don’t know what question you’ve asked so I don’t know what answer to give. ---
**Author:** ![even\_sven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/46 "2015-11-01T01:07:29Z")
All I can say is that it has been a very long 16 years (goodness!) and you guys have given a lot of perspective to someone who isn’t always great at having perspective. (Also, my job has taken a turn for the worse, so less smugness can be expected shortly.) ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/47 "2015-11-01T01:18:01Z")
In case you’re feeling self-conscious. … The last couple posts ahead of mine weren’t there when I loaded the thread. I hope you aren’t feeling piled-upon. I picked you as an example of a good poster with a distinctive life worth hearing about, not as an example of a bad poster with an obsessive axe to grind. Good luck with the job situation. My SIL just bailed on a dream job that management turned from dream to nightmare in 2 months flat. I feel your pain. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/48 "2015-11-01T02:00:40Z")
> [@even\_sven](#): > > All I can say is that it has been a very long 16 years (goodness!) and you guys have given a lot of perspective to someone who isn’t always great at having perspective. > > (Also, my job has taken a turn for the worse, so less smugness can be expected shortly.) That sucks; sorry to hear it. Yeah; this should really be in MPSIMS - I think we get that a few folks have their…habits. Although, while we are still in the Pit, can I point out that **Amateur Barbarian** ’s favorite thing to bring up time and again is himself? But only _sotto voce_, mind you. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![splatterpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3be4f8/32.png) [@splatterpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/splatterpunk)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/49 "2015-11-01T02:25:50Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > I’m going to go on record as believing that **Broomstick** ’s anecdotes are, by and large, factual accounts of things that have occurred to her or in her presence. If by “by and large” you mean “no way in hell,” then I agree. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/50 "2015-11-01T02:49:59Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > And I use “anyways” all the time. I’m trying to get better. I’m very glad to learn that you’re trying to get better. But, it isn’t _exactly_ saying “anyways” too much that you’re known for. You know, unless I’m mistaken. I’ve been mistaken before.\* \*Just not about the death penalty being morally wrong always and everywhere; “illegal” never being decently used as a noun; the Designated Hitter and MLB regular season inter-league play being abominations; oysters, turnips, and liver not being made out of food; Adam West being the only legitimate Batman; and the 1967 version of _Casino Royale_ being the definitive and final film of the Bond franchise. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/51 "2015-11-01T02:51:46Z")
> [@splatterpunk](#): > > If by “by and large” you mean “no way in hell,” then I agree. No; I mean that I have no cause to doubt her words. So I suspect that you disagree. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/52 "2015-11-01T02:51:55Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Not Thailand…west Texas. Which he hates with the heat of a thousand fiery oilfield suns. Oh man, don’t _even_ get me started. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/53 "2015-11-01T02:54:48Z")
Turnips rule, dude. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/54 "2015-11-01T03:07:12Z")
Never said they don’t. Although, I’m sure I couldn’t tell you why they _do_. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/55 "2015-11-01T03:52:58Z")
> [@Cinnamon\_Imp](#): > > I’m probably viewed as a bit Nava-like in that I tend to mention I’m Scottish/living in the UK in most of my posts. > > I know I’m not a regular enough poster to assume that people remember my nationality and whereabouts though, and the assumption otherwise is that posters here are from the US. Erm, hope this isn’t an ego-blow, but the only Dopers that I always remember are Scots are **Baron Greenback** - because he and I have discussed _Doctor Who_, and his username used to be **Struan** , a name that always catches my attention - and **Pjen** , who’s a Englishwoman who moved to Scotland and embraced Scottishness with all the fervor of a convert. Not sure about **Claverhouse** , but his username suggests it. On the other hand, I _do_ recall your name coming up sometime ago when that garbage truck crashed in Glasgow, and folks were worriedly asking about Scottish Dopers. I remember someone pointed out you live in Edinburgh, so I know _that_ about you, anyway. I’ll remember your nationality from now on, though. But you could help by maybe every now and again posting aboot gaein’ doon to the shops for an Irn Bru. 😃 As for that ass **Slow Moving Vehicle** , he always mentions that he’s from the South, is not nearly as witty as he thinks he is, and _overuses italics._ ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/56 "2015-11-01T04:01:51Z")
> [@Rigamarole](#): > > I’m not sure, but I think **Anaamika** is Indian. 😛 I do often worry I talk about it too much. I try to limit it, but it’s what I know. I do talk about movies and books, too. ---
**Author:** ![splatterpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3be4f8/32.png) [@splatterpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/splatterpunk)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/57 "2015-11-01T04:05:24Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > No; I mean that I have no cause to doubt her words. Then you have the critical thinking skills of a kumquat. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/58 "2015-11-01T04:06:17Z")
> [@Rigamarole](#): > > I’m not sure, but I think **Anaamika** is Indian. 😛 > [@Anaamika](#): > > I do often worry I talk about it too much. I try to limit it, but it’s what I know. I do talk about movies and books, too. I suspect **Rigamarole** was talking about your username. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/59 "2015-11-01T04:23:22Z")
Oh good grief! People have shit that they talk about. **Qadgop** is renowned for popping up in medical threads, cos, y’know, he’s a fucking DOCTOR! Similarly **Zev Steinhart** can be relied on to bring up a Hamantaschen thread every year! Hi Zev! We know that **Stoid** is neurotic about pitbulls, and that **Shayna** is fond of them too. We know that **Foggy** suffers from depression, and that\*\* lieu\*\* is somewhat of a shitty poster! I must admit, lieu has been less shitty in the last ten years…he’s moved on from that movement! 😃 I could add umpteen other posters with their ‘thing’ but this is what makes us a community, and not just a bunch of pixels on a screen. We have personalities and we have HISTORY. Don’t you have RL friends who forever bring up their same problems every time you meet? The same dramas, the same shit each and every time?? I certainly do, and I love them all the same! ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2015, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277/60 "2015-11-01T04:26:26Z")
> [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](#): > > Erm, hope this isn’t an ego-blow (snip) > > On the other hand, I _do_ recall your name coming up sometime ago when that garbage truck crashed in Glasgow, and folks were worriedly asking about Scottish Dopers. I remember someone pointed out you live in Edinburgh, so I know _that_ about you, anyway. > > I’ll remember your nationality from now on, though. But you could help by maybe every now and again posting aboot gaein’ doon to the shops for an Irn Bru. 😃 Now _that’s_ the ego-blow, please, I’m Glaswegian born and bred! 😉 And I was in Glasgow that afternoon, very scary atmosphere. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posters-who-love-to-bring-up-the-same-things-time-and-again/736277.md?page=4)