On 9/15/09, I wrote my first Epinions review. And then, two more the same day.

Ten years later, I haven't posted a review in years but I still check in with the friends I made on that site every single day.

I Epinions.

My 10 year anniversary isn't til next January - you must have been part of the first wave, Deb!

I was and am thankful for Eps for two things: the first was the money that it brought in back when we really needed all the little extras I could swing, and secondly is that it brought me close to so many of you guys, too!

ETA: Oh, hey, look at that, I just logged in to check my join date and I've got a whole $8.91! And the last time I redeemed a check? March of '07!!

I joined in Dec 1999. Amazing how quickly time flies. I have written, but I am very sporadic, whenever the mood fits I might push out 2 - 5 reviews and then I am quite for a long time.

Hubby gets grumpy because I have a box of "stuff to write about" under my desk away from kicking range, but it's been sitting there and growing over the years.

My last check was October of '07, but I actually have enough there I could redeem it if I wanted.

I joined on March 10 -- and I'm pretty sure I wrote a review or two. I've deleted a few of my earliest works, so the first remaining is from March 11.

I last redeemed in March, and I have enough to redeem again if I wanted to, but I usually wait until I'm really hurting to cash out. It's not much, but it's usually grown to enough to feed us for a week (mind you, feed us very inexpensively for a week... I am certain we spend less on groceries than almost anyone!)

I am grateful for my involvement. My 10 year anniversary is in January.

I'm a late-comer...I won't hit 10 years until 2011.

I'm with the rest of you though...I write sparodically, but do check reviews, especially when I'm buying something major. IMO, it's gone so far beyond the days when I read reviews for entertainment. 99% of the reviews aren't really "fun" any more, they're pretty dry, but informative.

Eps really was a forerunner in public-run wiki-type articles, though wasn't it? And remember the circle-clicks (how freaking boring was THAT) and all the drama and controversy?

What ever happened to Nirav?

Nirav is working for a startup sports web site. He's on twitter. We were just discussing the Dallas Cowboys the other day. (He, like others with taste, is a fan )

I Nirav!

I have a bunch of reviews in Word just waiting to be edited- new house = new appliances. I haven't written for a couple of years, but am looking forward to it again.

Edited to add I you guys, too. I am so glad I wandered in here (and that Deb came after me when I left in a huff the first day I was here, lol!)

You left in a huff? Do tell! And was it here or the old CE board?

Dec. 1999 will be my 10th birthday or anniversary or something. I don't write much anymore but I'm still involved and still love it. Both the mother site and the friends I made and EA have brought much happiness to me through out this past decade

I joined in 2000, so we're not there yet. But I quit writing/posting when I was at West Point in 2003 (too much going on). Hmmm...maybe when I'm back in grad school again.

I joined in November, 1999. It's hard to believe it was 10 years ago.

Epinions has been a blessing in my life in many ways. (For awhile there, it was also a minor addiction, but I got over that about 8 years ago.)

I can't believe that I joined Epinions over nine years ago. Seems like yesterday.

Last time I posted there was in early 2006. Haven't written anything anywhere since, but I kind of miss it.

Been pondering the possibility of deleting all my old Epinions junk, cancelling my old account, and sneaking on under a new name (which I would not divulge to anyone) and doing nothing but straight arrow book reviews. I read at least a book a week, so I'd have plenty of fodder.

Plus it would give Tom (sleeper) an opportunity to NH my dumb ass again.

(By the way, nice new digs, Amy.)

You, a straight arrow, Rich? That would be fun to see.

You should come around more, Rich. We could use some more testosterone around the place.

(10-20-2009 10:38 PM)amykhar Wrote:  You should come around more, Rich. We could use some more testosterone around the place.

Don't I know it!

In recent years, whenever I stopped by, I felt like I should dress up in my Sunday go to meeting clothes and wipe my feet before coming in. Don't get me wrong. The women here are great, but sometimes a guy needs to bond with other guys.

Now and then I want to sit around and scratch my nether parts, spit, and talk dirty. Good old-fashioned manly posting. Posting with hair on it.

Where did all the guys go?

Okay, we need a scratch'nspit leering smilie? I'm sure someone here can come up with something.

I cin sing da Nashunal Antum and pull at mah crotch ballz jest laik Roazann.

(But only if it makes you feel better, Rich. Good to see you here!)

(10-20-2009 11:02 PM)rich2003dm Wrote:  In recent years, whenever I stopped by, I felt like I should dress up in my Sunday go to meeting clothes and wipe my feet before coming in. Don't get me wrong. The women here are great, but sometimes a guy needs to bond with other guys.

Now and then I want to sit around and scratch my nether parts, spit, and talk dirty. Good old-fashioned manly posting. Posting with hair on it.

Where did all the guys go?

I'm still hangin' around, although I've started shaving my legs.

That's cause you spent so much time hanging out with Jeff, Slick. Wasn't he the one who shaved his legs for bicycling events?

Yeah, I could blame on Jeff, but the lip gloss has been a concern lately.

But it makes you look so nice!

Thank you. I'm now gaining a new respect for estrogen.

It's only the nylons I find off-putting slick.

Not a problem. They were a little tight in the crotch anyway.

Then I suggest the crotchless.

Margo!!! hahahahahaha

Not sure I could handle all that freedom.

Don't worry. Tracy will keep a firm grasp on things to keep you under control.

That Amy. She sure has a way with words!

(10-21-2009 08:26 AM)slick4591 Wrote:  I'm still hangin' around, although I've started shaving my legs.

Dennis!

How've you been?

Shaving your legs?

Hell, I don't do that. Don't have to. I've been married so long I've already become totally emasculated.

(Maybe I'd fit right in here after all. Now where did I put my knitting?)

Rich, play your cards right and we'll let you into the Ladies Room!

Nice to see you, Old Friend!

(10-21-2009 08:01 AM)lynnzop Wrote:  I cin sing da Nashunal Antum and pull at mah crotch ballz jest laik Roazann.

(But only if it makes you feel better, Rich. Good to see you here!)

A brief video may help my spirits.

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(10-21-2009 08:30 PM)theworm Wrote:  Rich, play your cards right and we'll let you into the Ladies Room!

Nice to see you, Old Friend!

No need.

I've already installed my video cameras in all the best places.

Nice to see you, too!

I've been great Rich! (Oh, this shaving and makeup thing is pretty new so don't pay much attention to it. Lack of testosterone on the board, I think.) Great to see you! (Hell, I'm jealous because they never invited me into the Ladies Room.) :kicksdirt:

(10-20-2009 10:32 PM)rich2003dm Wrote:  --snip--

Plus it would give Tom (sleeper) an opportunity to NH my dumb ass again.

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Reading through old posts. Funny I started with the Eps forum. Well . . .maybe sad...


Hey Rich ... ya better keep that user-name well concealed indeed.

And to be honest, I would more likely SH ya then NH. I am the kinder, friendlier Eps user, remember..??


Nice to see your name and post here.


...tom...
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Hey, my 10 year anniversary passed last month and I completely forgot about it!

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And hey, I logged in and I had $11.25 in my account - redemption time!

I think I've got $25 sitting over there waiting to be cashed out.

Just looked and mine is $6.10. Hey! I thought we weren't allowed to talk about money.

I joined 6/5/00

I've got $10.73!! Oh, yeah, baby.

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Omygoodness, I forgot all about the Web of Trust. LOL!

(02-11-2010 12:25 PM)slick4591 Wrote:  Just looked and mine is $6.10. Hey! I thought we weren't allowed to talk about money.

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'Talking money' seems to not be quite the 'sin' it once was over there.

'Pay per post' promotions, when they are active, have really opened the spigots for everyone, if they are willing to write.


...tom...