Just asking..
Why would a user who was unwilling to pay for his own RHP subscription renewal just last month now be
willing to finance the subscription of a total stranger? Could it be (a) generosity, (b) an attempt to buy a
new tender friend, (c) just another attention getter, or (d) all of the above?
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10 Oct 12
Originally posted by HandyAndyAs I type this I am putting on my "Thinking Cap" and will ponder it and get back to you. Can you give me a hint as to what it is they are "using"? That might help my pondering. Thanx in advance.
Just asking..
Why would a user who was unwilling to pay for his own RHP subscription renewal just last month now be
willing to finance the subscription of a total stranger? Could it be (a) generosity, (b) an attempt to buy a
new tender friend, (c) just another attention getter, or (d) all of the above?
GBS
10 Oct 12
Originally posted by HandyAndyIs this one of the "Mysteries of the Ages?"
Just asking..
Why would a user who was unwilling to pay for his own RHP subscription renewal just last month now be
willing to finance the subscription of a total stranger? Could it be (a) generosity, (b) an attempt to buy a
new tender friend, (c) just another attention getter, or (d) all of the above?
Somehow I don't think I will exhaust many brain cells pondering the issue, but that's just me.
10 Oct 12
Originally posted by HandyAndyWhy couldn't we have got the user who wants to pay for another user's sub, directly together with the user who wants his sub paid (ME) and saved all the cyberspace?
Just asking..
Why would a user who was unwilling to pay for his own RHP subscription renewal just last month now be
willing to finance the subscription of a total stranger? Could it be (a) generosity, (b) an attempt to buy a
new tender friend, (c) just another attention getter, or (d) all of the above?
Originally posted by HandyAndybNone of the above, Andy. Two decisions are unrelated. First was prompted by a decision to expand my chess gameload to two other sites, Gameknot and Chess.com. Neither offer forum participation to non-subscribers. Second simply reflects my gratitude to Russ and Chris for five years of wonderful opportunity I otherwise wouldn't have had. Might add that Russ was particularly helpful during my sixteen months behind a serious medical issue moon. Another RHP Member, on his own initiative, came forward to generously fund continuation of my subscription directly with Russ at the time. Pay it forward. Pay it back. Take it for granted and go merrily on your way. Of no interest whatever what others have done or may do in a similar situation. Me and my household of one chose to do the thing (becoming part of Monty's Contest and this Christmas one) quietly with these salt of the earth people and these undeserved kindnesses in mind. That's all. Thanks for asking. Hope you'll participate in the contest by setting an example with your pick today.
Just asking..
Why would a user who was unwilling to pay for his own RHP subscription renewal just last month now be
willing to finance the subscription of a total stranger? Could it be (a) generosity, (b) an attempt to buy a
new tender friend, (c) just another attention getter, or (d) all of the above?
gb
Note: Sorry for the edits. Sticky keys galore. Ugh.
10 Oct 12
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIt was just a simple question, Bobby. Sorry if it brought you any discomfort.
None of the above, Andy. Two decisions are unrelated. First was prompted by a decision to expand my chess gameload to two other sites, Gameknot and Chess.com. Neither offer forum participation to non-subscribers. Second simply reflects my gratitude to Russ and Chris for five years of wonderful opportunity I otherwise wouldn't have had. Might add that Ru ...[text shortened]... ing. Hope you'll participate in the contest by posting your pick before sundown today.
gb
10 Oct 12
Originally posted by HandyAndythe first one was over too quick...
Just asking..
Why would a user who was unwilling to pay for his own RHP subscription renewal just last month now be
willing to finance the subscription of a total stranger? Could it be (a) generosity, (b) an attempt to buy a
new tender friend, (c) just another attention getter, or (d) all of the above?
no chance to bump it up with nothing to say...
make another one, much longer, much much much longer, so that as it predictably fizzles out, everyone will forget the promises made...
dang, i AM kinda cynical...
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10 Oct 12
Originally posted by rookie54have you always been or is this something new? There may, with the right professional, be hope for your cynical bent, which by the way does, sometimes, serve a useful purpose.
the first one was over too quick...
no chance to bump it up with nothing to say...
make another one, much longer, [b]much much much longer, so that as it predictably fizzles out, everyone will forget the promises made...
dang, i AM kinda cynical...[/b]
GBS Phd