Have you been changed by a2k ?

yes, and next time i expect talc

Yes I have changed, I am a lot less inhibited.

Interesting question. A2K is on my resume, and Robert and I trade recommendations so yes, in that way, it has changed me, but within it has changed me as well.

I have definitely become more patient. I've become better at troubleshooting and tech support and I think those also go along with patience. I've also gotten more calm/accepting of changes.

I've definately become a more critical reader of news and commentary. Grand, sweeping statements and unsupported generalizations usually prompt the question; would this stand up to challenge on a2k?

I have learned that I am not as smart as I once thought myself to be. But I have gotten a tad smarter as a result of being on a2k. Beginning with Robert and going down a long list, I could tick off personality after personality that has been of benefit to me. This list would include some members who do not like me and whom I do not like in turn. (You know who you are. )

Also, I did not know how to be friendly and converse online. A2k has been a school for me, just as my job at the apartments was a learning experience in the non cyber world. I will always be a bit standoffish in my approach to most people, but not so much as before.

This is a good place to say, "Thank you, a2k."

I don't know if I've been "changed", but as with all things, I've learned a lot about a variety of topics. Learned a lot about people, too. My opinions on some posters have changed over time, as well. Some I avoid like the plague and some just about always make me smile. There is always something on here to interest me.

before a2 I thought I was normal.

before a2k


after a2k

Before a2k i thought id never get the chance to debate philisophical topics with educated people.


After a2k i never want to do it again!

Whyever would you have thought you were normal? You are exceptional.

I find it very useful to hear views opposed to mine voiced by people who actually believe them rather than caricatured by those who don't.

You must have come a long way! It certainly doesn't show!

Good evening, reyn.

Right. Every parent wants their kid to be normal, but not average.

Being a kid is a tough job.

Believe it or not, Shapeless, after all this time I still have no idea of what your views are.

Have I been changed much by A2K?
Well, I've learned to count to 10, or maybe even sleep on it, before responding to some posts/posters.
I've also learned that the US is a far, far more complicated place (particularly regarding politics & religion) than I'd ever imagined. It's been a learning experience for me. Really.

I believe it, Roger! When I made the switch from Abuzz to A2K I stopped participating in the heated political/spiritual threads because I lost interest in spinning my wheels so much, but I still follow them and still learn from them.

We're supposed to learn to count to 10? Is that in the Terms of Service? Hey, nobody told me when I joined.

I'd like to say the same, Shapeless, but I haven't the self control.