John Galt Consolidation

BigMoneyJim · 05-03-2005, 10:11 AM

Through new high tech database technology I have been able to determine that John Galt aka MRGALT2U, through three usernames and a long stint of guest posting, has posted 4388 messages since he arrived.

With a nod of approval from Dory36 I assigned ownership of JG's two previous accounts' messages to his current account. I may assign the guest "John Galt" posts to him if we can be fairly sure he originated them all. Does anyone recall any counterfeit "John Galt" guest posts?

After MRGALT2U's next post the board should assign him to the appropriate post rank group.

I also changed MRGALT2U's signup date to the signup date of his first account and set his postcount at 4388 so the posts/day statistic is valid.

Now, who else has been posting as guest or multi-accounts? unclemick and charlie/Chuck-Lyn jump to mind....

laurence · 05-03-2005, 10:16 AM

Oh man, TH isn't going to be happy to lose his throne!

BigMoneyJim · 05-03-2005, 10:21 AM

Well th has more posts/day, so he may yet regain the top spot.

I just noticed I managed to bump myself off the top 10 now that JG is up there.

unclemick · 05-03-2005, 10:38 AM

Hmmm

Old posts with webtv and a sticky keyboard - Actually count!!.

Who'd have thunk it!

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-03-2005, 11:30 AM

Hmmm...lose the title "ER'ed guy with the least life"?

I think I'll live

BUM · 05-04-2005, 05:30 AM

Uh ho cheese it. The ER Police have arrived

MRGALT2U · 05-04-2005, 06:44 AM

Hello BMJ, Dory and all.

Well, I am truly honored (if not humbled)

Man, that's a lot of posts and I'm still going. I know this is surely viewed with mixed emotions in some quarters. I only hope that some of what I posted
has helped (or at least entertained/amused). Just imagine what
heights I could reach once I learn to post photos

10,000 posts is definitely doable. One thing is certain. I will never
run out of opinons and observations.

BTW, I want to add my kudos to BMJ and Dory for their good
work on the conversion. It was smooth and the results are
terrific.

JG

Dreamer · 05-05-2005, 07:10 PM

I would like to thank BMJ and Dory for this wonderful site. I learn a lot and keep reading hoping to learn more.

JG, you definitely amuse! Keep it up!

Dreamer

BigMoneyJim · 05-05-2005, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamer

I would like to thank BMJ and Dory for this wonderful site. I learn a lot and keep reading hoping to learn more.

JG, you definitely amuse! Keep it up!

"You're welcome" to everyone who has thanked me, and thank all of you for the gratitude. 8)

I occasionally feel like I'm taking some thunder away from Dory36, but it is his board and his server and his expense, so I would like to join in thanking him, too. The success of this site must be due to his laid-back personality, or perhaps he really does pay the top posters by the post. I'll let you know since I may be up there soon.

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-06-2005, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMoneyJim

perhaps he really does pay the top posters by the post

How else do you think I manage to enjoy these fine boxed wines

Thanks Jim, and thanks to Dory for the original tree that Jim transplanted.

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-06-2005, 12:48 PM

Hey Jim, since JG appears to break all of his posts into two separate musings posted sequentially, can we divide his post count in half?

soupcxan · 05-09-2005, 07:50 AM

If I ever have the independence/freedom to retire early and then I spend my free time posting 4388 messages on the internet to strangers, I authorize anyone here to put me out of my misery. Maybe it's just me, but seems like such a waste...

MRGALT2U · 05-09-2005, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soupcxan

If I ever have the independence/freedom to retire early and then I spend my free time posting 4388 messages on the internet to strangers, I authorize anyone here to put me out of my misery. Maybe it's just me, but seems like such a waste...

I see your point, but here is what you are missing. You probably
envision someone without a life sitting at the keyboard all day long.
Wrongo! I hardly ever visit any other websites. I have opinions,
observations and critiques on practically everything and will share
them with practically anybody. But, the key here is that those 4388
posts took up very little time and gave me a lot of pleasure. I write
very fast (which accounts for the occasional error in spelling/grammar).
Bottom line; in the big scheme of things I enjoy this immensely
and it takes almost no time away from other activities. I could have
doubled that post total with no strain on my schedule.
It's a gift, man!

JG

laurence · 05-09-2005, 11:15 AM

My posts per day are actually higher than Mr. Galt's, so I won't be running any smack talk myself!

I post between tasks at work, and when the daughter naps before my wife gets home. As long as it fits in the spaces in between life, and doesn't become life!

05-09-2005, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soupcxan

If I ever have the independence/freedom to retire early and then I spend my free time posting 4388 messages on the internet to strangers, I authorize anyone here to put me out of my misery. Maybe it's just me, but seems like such a waste...

As many retirees on this board can attest, a man's attitudes and priorities can change once he is retired. Mine have and it feels darn good.

You are judging things while living in the Employee Standard Time zone. JG and I have moved on. We live in the Retirement Standard Time zone.

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-09-2005, 12:49 PM

It probably takes no more than 20-30 minutes combined in a day for me to rack up these posts. 'puters on all day and in a fairly central location. Everytime I walk by I poke it for a minute or two. Check the news, pick up a few more emails, look at the latest business #'s and stock prices. Since an hour ago when I got up, I think i've managed about 15 posts (not counting the frivolous double posts made in jest). I've prepared a meal, fed the dogs, made up 8 baby bottles, talked with the wife about a half dozen topics, taken a half dozen baby pictures, retrieved the newspaper, read another chapter from "secrets of the baby whisperer" and chased the dog around the couch a couple of times.

Dazzle me with stories of what all y'all working people have gotten done in the last hour

Nords · 05-09-2005, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by th

It probably takes no more than 20-30 minutes combined in a day for me to rack up these posts.*

Shucks, I thought it was just a quality/quantity binary decision...

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-09-2005, 02:25 PM

Whats "quality" mean?

MRGALT2U · 05-09-2005, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by th

Hey Jim, since JG appears to break all of his posts into two separate musings posted sequentially, can we divide his post count in half?*

Actually, there is so much substance, pithy observation, insightful
commentary, and dead-on pontificating in each of my posts, it would be more appropriate to double or triple my total. When I think of the knowledge and entertainment I have dispensed. You know the best part? I'm just getting warmed up.

JG

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-09-2005, 08:25 PM

Oh jeez...its a good thing I'm wearing my short pants or my cuffs would be filling up right now...

05-03-2005, 10:11 AM	#1
BigMoneyJim Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,392	John Galt Consolidation Through new high tech database technology I have been able to determine that John Galt aka MRGALT2U, through three usernames and a long stint of guest posting, has posted 4388 messages since he arrived. With a nod of approval from Dory36 I assigned ownership of JG's two previous accounts' messages to his current account. I may assign the guest "John Galt" posts to him if we can be fairly sure he originated them all. Does anyone recall any counterfeit "John Galt" guest posts? After MRGALT2U's next post the board should assign him to the appropriate post rank group. I also changed MRGALT2U's signup date to the signup date of his first account and set his postcount at 4388 so the posts/day statistic is valid. Now, who else has been posting as guest or multi-accounts? unclemick and charlie/Chuck-Lyn jump to mind....

05-03-2005, 10:16 AM	#2
laurence Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,754	Re: John Galt Consolidation Oh man, TH isn't going to be happy to lose his throne!

05-03-2005, 10:21 AM	#3
BigMoneyJim Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,392	Re: John Galt Consolidation Well th has more posts/day, so he may yet regain the top spot. I just noticed I managed to bump myself off the top 10 now that JG is up there.

05-03-2005, 10:38 AM	#4
unclemick Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Kansas City Posts: 5,524	Re: John Galt Consolidation Hmmm Old posts with webtv and a sticky keyboard - Actually count!!. Who'd have thunk it!

05-03-2005, 11:30 AM	#5
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: John Galt Consolidation Hmmm...lose the title "ER'ed guy with the least life"? I think I'll live __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

05-04-2005, 05:30 AM	#6
BUM Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,548	Re: John Galt Consolidation Uh ho cheese it. The ER Police have arrived __________________ In a panamax down by the river.

05-04-2005, 06:44 AM	#7
MRGALT2U Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,877	Re: John Galt Consolidation Hello BMJ, Dory and all. Well, I am truly honored (if not humbled) Man, that's a lot of posts and I'm still going. I know this is surely viewed with mixed emotions in some quarters. I only hope that some of what I posted has helped (or at least entertained/amused). Just imagine what heights I could reach once I learn to post photos 10,000 posts is definitely doable. One thing is certain. I will never run out of opinons and observations. BTW, I want to add my kudos to BMJ and Dory for their good work on the conversion. It was smooth and the results are terrific. JG

05-05-2005, 07:10 PM	#8
Dreamer Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 844	Re: John Galt Consolidation I would like to thank BMJ and Dory for this wonderful site. I learn a lot and keep reading hoping to learn more. JG, you definitely amuse! Keep it up! Dreamer

05-06-2005, 12:48 PM	#11
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: John Galt Consolidation Hey Jim, since JG appears to break all of his posts into two separate musings posted sequentially, can we divide his post count in half? __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

05-09-2005, 07:50 AM	#12
soupcxan Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 754	Re: John Galt Consolidation If I ever have the independence/freedom to retire early and then I spend my free time posting 4388 messages on the internet to strangers, I authorize anyone here to put me out of my misery. Maybe it's just me, but seems like such a waste...

05-09-2005, 11:15 AM	#14
laurence Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,754	Re: John Galt Consolidation My posts per day are actually higher than Mr. Galt's, so I won't be running any smack talk myself! I post between tasks at work, and when the daughter naps before my wife gets home. As long as it fits in the spaces in between life, and doesn't become life!

05-09-2005, 12:49 PM	#16
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: John Galt Consolidation It probably takes no more than 20-30 minutes combined in a day for me to rack up these posts. 'puters on all day and in a fairly central location. Everytime I walk by I poke it for a minute or two. Check the news, pick up a few more emails, look at the latest business #'s and stock prices. Since an hour ago when I got up, I think i've managed about 15 posts (not counting the frivolous double posts made in jest). I've prepared a meal, fed the dogs, made up 8 baby bottles, talked with the wife about a half dozen topics, taken a half dozen baby pictures, retrieved the newspaper, read another chapter from "secrets of the baby whisperer" and chased the dog around the couch a couple of times. Dazzle me with stories of what all y'all working people have gotten done in the last hour __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

05-09-2005, 02:25 PM	#18
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: John Galt Consolidation Whats "quality" mean? __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

05-09-2005, 08:25 PM	#20
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: John Galt Consolidation Oh jeez...its a good thing I'm wearing my short pants or my cuffs would be filling up right now... __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

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