This would be me - one of the 90%ers.
Funny - I’ve recognized everyones name so far. Trying to form real a friendship(s) is hard in here. It is far easier to just try and flirt. (I say try because I’m not very good at it.)
Lsura - everytime I see your screen name I wonder how you are doing with not smoking…
Crunchy Frog - bite me. 
I’m sorry ma’am, it’s a rule of mine not to bite people outside of the “elite clique” 
Okay, this is officially flirting. You’re both in the 10% now.
I feel that, by posting to this thread, I don’t deserve to be part of the 90%…
Just so that some of you know you’re not left out:
Odieman – You’re from the Yukon, right? And you adopted a newbie (Primaflora, maybe? I forget…)… yeah, I know you.
Lsura – You got your username from the way people thought you misspelt your own name, due to your handwriting… ([a] looked liked an [s])
Silver Fire – You’re from MN, right? And I’ve tried to flirt with you at least twice now, to no avail. And I was saddened to read your departure thread… but I remember your new job thread.
Mr. Cynical – How could I forget a name like that? I actually can’t remember any specific posts, but I know they’ve made me laugh.
And there are others out there feeling underappreciated whom I remember…
Bull . You are.
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Which view is considerably lower than other people's view of you, as you've been told, by more than just me.
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You are good for more than that, and you are not a slut.
Some of us use the board for release. Sometimes those of us who are flirting on the board are those who do not do so IRL for one reason or another. Maybe we are married, and simply miss the game. Maybe we want to express another side of our personality. Maybe we are shy, and afraid of rejection. Maybe we just want to play. Maybe we aren’t the deep thinkers of GQ, but there is nothing wrong with that. Do what you feel comfortable with. If it doesn’t hurt someone else, why is it wrong? If we have jobs requiring logical reasoning, or disciplined thought, or heavy responsibilities, maybe we want to flirt like high school kids. For those who have routine, mind-boggling jobs, we want to think and debate. For those who live controlled lives, the Pit awaits. Relax, ** TruePisces** . Maybe if life is hard for you at times, you want to act silly and flirt. Feel free. We won’t think less of you, or at least I won’t.
Callie,
That's the pecking order. Newbies bite Crunchy, and he bites the elite.…like many others in the 90%, I don’t fit your description to a “T”, but still feel comfortable being in this majority. I don’t think I’ve contributed anything “intelligient” (e.g.-answering anything in GQ), but I’ve thrown my thoughts in and have actually gotten some pretty nice responses from some pretty nice people. But, like you, I feel that if I ever disappeared from these boards, it would sail by pretty unnoticed.
Still, what makes the SDMB’s work, in my opinion, is the diversity of people it attracts. Like real life, there will always be flashier, more dynamic people here, offset by us more quiet types. It doesn’t bother me. I’ve enjoyed my time here and have gotten to know some pretty nice folks outside of the boards.
…and, FWIW, like dublos, I opened this thread because you started it.
As far as flirting is concerned, well…you’re just not my type.
Gee Crunchy - thats not what you said the other night. 
Jeffb - I can hardly be put in the 10% group for that. The “elite” may have your head for even thinking that. But I will give you a hug anyway.
I’m happy right where I am.
I’m not part of anything. I have my own group–the annoying ‘loosers’. I don’t add much to conversations, and I’m sure this message is going to make this sink faster than the '29 stock market.
Never been in the 10%, know who you are, odie, and would similarly miss your posts if you left, kiss kiss, ta-ta.
Warning: possible long post as I, right or wrong, am taking this post a little personal. My apologies if I’m wrong, but I’m spewing here.
By reading the OP, I can only imagine that some people feel that I am one the people that is in “the other 10%”. I like to flirt. I have pics. I send pics to those who request them. I’ve opened threads that turned into orgies, though that isn’t what the thread was started for. Some of my knowledge base that I’m comfortable with sharing just happens to be in the realm of sexuality, number one, because I’m comfortable with that, number two, because I don’t feel that my sexuality is completely private (right or wrong) and number three, nobody seems to take me seriously on anything that doesn’t involve nudity or sex, which would kinda make me in the 90%, depending on how you look at it.
Odieman, I personally have noticed what you have posted many times, as I do with many other people. I have a very good memory for names and posts. Myself, I talk about sex, and will send nekkid pics out to nearly anyone of legal age, but I also happen to have a brain, which I enjoy using, but I seem to get less credit for, simply on the basis that I occasionally get nekkid. [John Merrick voice} I am not a ‘sexual’ animal, I am a human being!!! [/end John Merrick voice]. Seriously, I still feel like I am trying to “fit in” around here. But lately, I just want to be who I really am more than fit in. I have an open mind as far as sex, etc… goes. But that does not mean that I’m a bimbo who is incapable of anything other than mindless rants and flirt/cyber threads. I like to have fun here. If it wasn’t fun, and didn’t make me think, I wouldn’t be here. However, no matter what anyone says, there is a “Class Structure” around here. Respect must be earned, that is true, but in here, so does Acceptance. I see a lot about “not judging people by appearances, what they believe, etc…”… I’ve yet to see it in action, with few exceptions. I’ve seen new people write intelligent posts, funny as HELL posts, etc… and nobody acknowledges it, and in most cases, everyone ignores them. If a “Long Timer” says anything at all, it is the funniest thing in the world and the intelligence of it rivals Plato. I do not WANT to be the sexiest, the smartest, the wittiest or the most sensitive person on these boards. I WOULD however, like to make some friends and not be judged based on a few posts or a website. I would like to be accepted until I prove to be not worthy of acceptance. I find it fascinating that very few answered my posts, very few acknowledged me, and VERY FEW people knew I existed… until somebody posted a thread in which I could flirt and have fun, and mentioned that I had a very humble and basic webpage with a few pics on it. Now suddenly I’m a regular. WTF??? Until recently I was still trying to fit in here. I just feel that no matter what anyone says, this is a rather judgemental place. If you are new, you are on the bottom, period. There should be no US VS. THEM here… I have no idea whether I’m in the 10% or the 90%. I feel like I’m in both, depending on which thread I read, start or post in. But I DON’T CARE!!! I’m just glad I came here, glad I’m still here, glad I met the few people who’ve not passed judgement on me, and I hope I find enough reason to stay here. I would like to be remembered as more than the “chick that had some risque pics”. But so be it. Judge me as you will. I’m staying.
Want to talk about the 10%? Talk to me about my husband, who can’t get the time of day from anyone in here unless he’s in a gun argument, even though he’s one of the smartest, sexiest, and most humorous people I’ve ever known, and would pit him against anyone in here.
Sorry for the rant. Damn tequila does it to me all the time. I hope everyone understands and can take me with a grain of salt.
I think I’m in the 90% group. I try to contribute, make meaningful remarks, start interesting threads, but shrug I also spend most of my time in GD but I’m learning to branch out.
First off, I’ve recognized almost every name in this thread. I may not remember everything that people say, as y’all seem to, but I recognize the names, definitely.
On a down day I would say I’m part of the 90%, but I know that’s not true. I know this because people under whose radar I thought I had sailed like a swallow have either emailed me or talked to me in chat or on IMs, and made it clear that I had been noticed.
When I first came here, I did the hardcore flirt thing for about two months. Then I realized that I did not want to be known as someone who only came here to shove her tits in everyone’s face. This board attracted me because of the average level of intelligence of the people on it, and I did not want to be the one to bring down the IQ average, if you see what I’m sayin’.
Unfortunately, I don’t feel as though I have the skills necessary to hang out in GD or GQ. The very few times I’ve actually known the answer to someone’s question, someone else invariably posts it before me. Believe me, I’m not kvetching over being euchred - that’s the kind of intelligence that brought me here.
So I hang out in IMHO, MPSIMS, and the Pit, and comment on the human condition from my rather bizarre position in it. I am sure all sorts of people call me all sorts of names, and I’m cool with that. While I would rather be known for my intelligence than my scathing wit, I was also rather be known for my scathing wit than the majestic span of my rack.
(This is all assuming that any of my wit is witty enough to allow room for “scathing” as well.)
So anyhow, I know I’m probably in that 10% somewhere, but probably as the bitchy aunt who gets cigarette ashes in the Watergate salad and complains constantly about “the bugs, the heat, the humidity - och, oy!”
Odieman, I also opened this thread because you’d started it, and I had a feeling I knew what the subject meant. I can’t say you’re one of my best friends, because we’ve only just started talking at all…but I CAN say that I’m very pleased that you IM’ed me, and I’m happy to talk to you any time. And I swear, I’ll open up a little bit eventually…[sub]don’t tell anyone, but I’m actually not that terrifying.[/sub]
I think I’m in the 90% group here and in real life.
Warning! -Smart Ass Reply- Warning!
Aw, ignore them, Crunch. They’re just filler.
To be honest, I have no idea which group you’d put me in. I have a high post count for various reasons, but realize that most people here wouldn’t miss me if I vanished. In other words, I’m no “star.” I may flirt a little but would never dream of subjecting anybody to nude pictures of me. So I guess I’m with you in the 90%.
So let’s lynch the bastids!
A slogan suggestion for the 90%ers:
ALL YOUR BOARDS ARE BELONG TO US!
Yep, that’s right.
Okay, people don’t generally believe me about this, but I am extremely shy. No, really. (Seriously, stop laughing guys.) If you’ll take notice to the list of people I flirted with, they were generally people who I talk to in chat or in IMs. (This has nothing to do with a clique of any kind, just privacy - to start with anyway. ) And I almost never initiate conversation (it’s the whole shy thing), so these people had to IM me first. I do remember looking you up on the People Pages and not finding you though.
I was pretty saddened to post it. I’m going to miss you people.
FTR, I just wanted to stress that my last post in this thread was so terse because I was beginning to nod off, but after thinking about it and re-reading it I see that it probably sounded glib. This wasn’t my intent; I agree with what you said, odie, and would honestly miss you were you to leave. Sorry if I came off like an ass.
I just checked in and stopped here because I saw your name… we ninety percenters need to stick together.
Speaking of sticking together, we have been talking about the next Dopefest and it will definately be an all day, outdoor affair replete with ice cold beverages, mouth watering BBQ, and just a few kids running here and there.
If I have to drive to Saskatchewan and drag your ass out here I’ll do it.
Stay well my friend.
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Honey, you have the advantage of knowing me IRL. If you were to know me just by my posts, you’d probably see a very different me.
{{{lurker}}} Thank you, hon. You know how important that is to me. Every point you had was valid, and I understand the reasonings behind them. My main point is that I don’t want to just be a flirt, like I have been pretty much so far. I don’t think people remember much about me other than a)I’m a flirt, b)I flirt with everyone that flirts with me first, regardless of gender, c)Hi Opal!, and d)I’m friends with you. Other than that, I haven’t contributed much. That’s the only thing I want to change.
Tequila - The joke was bad. I loved it! But I understand what you’re saying. I just wish I could take your attitude, myself. I’m too fixated on what other people think of me. I’m not very different here than I am IRL. Just have a few more facets that people don’t see here.
And everyone else… I recognized every single name here, though, like Hamadryad, don’t necessarily remember specifics. So there. You aren’t as unnoticed as you think!
[sub]Ok, so anyone really cares if I notice… but I do and you can’t change that anyway!!![/sub]