spooky again?? :(

[Juline]

Originally Posted by spooky

youre...maybe my number 3 most entertaining hater, i wouldnt trade you for a dozen spooki fans.

So you've made a list.

I think "spooki fans" is an oxymoron.

[jwdd27]

Originally Posted by spooky

/high five

Nah, I wouldn't want to hurt your arm.

ha ha

[spooky]

Originally Posted by Juline

So you've made a list.

I think "spooki fans" is an oxymoron.

no, i havent made a list, just off the top of my head though, i have some favs.

and an oxymoron, i disagree.

There are certain common characteristics to be found in fans interested in different topics and that these characteristics influence the behaviors of those involved in fan behavior (Thorne&Bruner 2006).
Those common characteristics include (Thorne&Bruner 2006):

• internal involvement. Fans focus more of their time and resources intently on a specific area of interest than a non-fan would, and are not significantly concerned if non-fans (including family or friends) don't derive pleasure from the area of interest. Fans usually have a strong enough interest that small to major changes in their lifestyles are made to accommodate devotion to the focal object.
• desire for external involvement - are motivated to demonstrate their involvement with the area of interest through certain behaviors (attending conventions, posting online, etc.)
• wish to acquire - fans tend to express a strong desire to possess material objects related to the area of interest.
• desire for social interaction with other fans. This again may take many forms, from casual conversation, e-mail, chat rooms, and electronic mailing lists to regular face-to-face meetings such as fan club meetings and organized conventions.

There are several groups of fans that can be differentiated by the intensity level of their level of involvement or interest in the hobby (level of fanaticism) (Thorne&Bruner 2006).
The likelihood for a subject of interest to be elevated to the level of fandom appears to be dictated by its complexity. Complexity allows further involvement of fans for a longer period of time because of the time needed to work the subject of interest 'out.' It also contributes to a greater sense of belonging because of the mental effort invested in the subject. This could be why sci-fi is so popular, some fans feel the need to work out all the scientific kinks in these programs. One example for Star Trek is that a group of fans designed blueprints for federation starships.


its like paris hilton fans, i think you can love to hate as easily as love. i really doubt keith actually likes her, but shes getting talked about. id say keith is a fanof paris hilton. im surprised theres not a team banner yet, i bet there will be at some point.

[Juline]

Okay, fine. My definition of "fan" is a positive one. In that case I think it would be an oxymoron.

fan -noun..........an enthusiastic devotee, follower, or admirer of a sport, pastime, celebrity, etc.

[spooky]

they are definately enthusiastically devoted to it.

:P

[MichaelG]

Originally Posted by spooky

spooki fans.

/high five

You can use my name. I am the only one who calls you 'spooki'

How is Dee? I should call her.

Edit: my bad there is more than one. I guess you were NOT just talking about me. How foolish i am to think the world revolves around me. or to think the forums are mine to farm.

[Babbling Bryan]

Where's the show? The aftershow is online but the show itself isn't? ::sadface::
Oh well, guess I'll be doing a night of KATG repeats.

[deuce]

Originally Posted by spooky

no, i havent made a list, just off the top of my head though, i have some favs.

and an oxymoron, i disagree.

There are certain common characteristics to be found in fans interested in different topics and that these characteristics influence the behaviors of those involved in fan behavior (Thorne&Bruner 2006).
Those common characteristics include (Thorne&Bruner 2006):

• internal involvement. Fans focus more of their time and resources intently on a specific area of interest than a non-fan would, and are not significantly concerned if non-fans (including family or friends) don't derive pleasure from the area of interest. Fans usually have a strong enough interest that small to major changes in their lifestyles are made to accommodate devotion to the focal object.
• desire for external involvement - are motivated to demonstrate their involvement with the area of interest through certain behaviors (attending conventions, posting online, etc.)
• wish to acquire - fans tend to express a strong desire to possess material objects related to the area of interest.
• desire for social interaction with other fans. This again may take many forms, from casual conversation, e-mail, chat rooms, and electronic mailing lists to regular face-to-face meetings such as fan club meetings and organized conventions.

There are several groups of fans that can be differentiated by the intensity level of their level of involvement or interest in the hobby (level of fanaticism) (Thorne&Bruner 2006).
The likelihood for a subject of interest to be elevated to the level of fandom appears to be dictated by its complexity. Complexity allows further involvement of fans for a longer period of time because of the time needed to work the subject of interest 'out.' It also contributes to a greater sense of belonging because of the mental effort invested in the subject. This could be why sci-fi is so popular, some fans feel the need to work out all the scientific kinks in these programs. One example for Star Trek is that a group of fans designed blueprints for federation starships.


its like paris hilton fans, i think you can love to hate as easily as love. i really doubt keith actually likes her, but shes getting talked about. id say keith is a fanof paris hilton. im surprised theres not a team banner yet, i bet there will be at some point.

my "apology" post gets ridiculed on Thursday's show. however, this shit is from Spooky so it is never discussed on the show. Hmmmm??

All I got to say is look at it. Behold....Spooky's brilliance.

[Goatboy]

No, don't get him drunk. I am increasingly convinced Spooky was put on this earth to ruin the word "fuck" for everyone.

[spooky]

Originally Posted by MichaelG

You can use my name. I am the only one who calls you 'spooki'

you arent the only one, actually. maybe you started it, though? i think its cute, though it annoys Dee.

Originally Posted by MichaelG

How is Dee? I should call her.

call her. maybe you can make me jealous by telling her about your wife and kids some more.

Originally Posted by MichaelG

Edit: my bad there is more than one. I guess you were NOT just talking about me. How foolish i am to think the world revolves around me. or to think the forums are mine to farm.

i wasnt just talking about you, sorry. actually, i dont even really pick on you, i respond here and there, but you still have respect from way back when. wont last forever. have fun in the forums, though, you are partly responsible for what they turned into, or, at the very least, you led the way.

Originally Posted by deuce

my "apology" post gets ridiculed on Thursday's show. however, this shit is from Spooky so it is never discussed on the show. Hmmmm??

All I got to say is look at it. Behold....Spooky's brilliance.

wah!

keith has talked about it on the show before, do you listen to them? and quoting wiki, i dont think, is brilliance at all. sorry deuce.