What you have learned on the Escapist

[War Penguin]

So it's the Escapist just recently turned four years old and I have joined only a month ago. However, as recent as I joined, I've blended in nicely and I've learned so much here.
I've learned about trolling.
I've learned how to avoid a flame war.
I've learned to use the search bar.
And I've learned that SPELL CHECK IS [color= gold]GOLDEN[/color].
So I ask all the Escapists what have you learned here?
EDIT: I also learned that Max the Reaper has an odd and disturbing amount of popularity here on this site.

 

[Neonbob]

[sup]how to do this[/sup]
this
up to
this
and other little text modifications on the forums.
How to compose a good post that will make people laugh while staying mostly on topic.
And where to go here when I want to babble like a madman.

 

[AroLombardi]

It taught me all text modifications thanks to the wonderful quote button.
[small]I love you quote button[/small]

 

[King_Paco]

it's ohkay to be nerdy on the inside

 

[fenrizz]

That "internet cookie" is the highest form of reward possible.

Spoiler: Internet Cookie

 

[Avatar Roku]

[sup]how to do this[/sup]
this
up to
this
and other little text modifications on the forums.
How to compose a good post that will make people laugh while staying mostly on topic.
And where to go here when I want to babble like a madman.

And I'm quoting you so I can learn how to do them, if you don't mind.

...h1? h3? How do I remember that? Oh well, I'll commit it to memory.

Anyway, the Escapist has made me a good deal more eloquent (and believe me, I can be very eloquent when I actually try) and verbose than I once was (although I never was quite at the level of using internet shorthand, I was close before joining, I think I was already using things like FTW).

 

[BehattedWanderer]

I've learned that not all forums are filled with mindless idiots. Some are filled with mindless idiots with a slightly larger vocabulary.

Indeed. Such is quite the case. Commendations to you for your understanding. Oh, and here's a cookie.

 

[dmase]

That threads about videogame sites themselves are as common as threads about videogames on the sites.

In all seriousness tho I learn stuff about videogames because that is my primary focus for coming on here. I hardly ever see any videogame related news during the day unless i watch G4 or go onto escapist. The fun threads are kind of an extra.

 

[Grand_Poohbah]

I've learned that not all forums are filled with mindless idiots. Some are filled with mindless idiots with a slightly larger vocabulary.

This.

Definitely a reason I stick around.

 

[War Penguin]

it's ohkay to be nerdy on the inside

... And the outside.
EDIT:... sort of.

 

[Hazy]

It taught me that Grammar is preferred over Politeness.

Indeed.
The Escapist has taught me that repeat threads are as common as the sunrise every morning, and that you can actually generate a discussion without somebody saying "lolwut."

 

[TMAN10112]

These forums got me started on PC gaming, webcomics, Grammar Nazi-ism, and much, much more.

I'm glad to see that (at least one [of the]) newer members are quickly picking up on our traditions. You have earned a nod of approval for your adaptation to Escapist culture.

 

[Insanum]

not everyoneon the internet is a asshole

 

[Fenring]

How to say up for over twelve hours after a ten hour flight. It's a first for me.

 

[Haydyn]

Just about all gamers are Atheist.
People will spam "use teh serch bar" unless you tell everyone you did use it.
People won't stfu about FFVII, Twilight, or Religion.

 

[War Penguin]

These forums got me started on PC gaming, webcomics, Grammar Nazi-ism, and much, much more.

I'm glad to see that (at least one [of the]) newer members are quickly picking up on our traditions. You have earned a nod of approval for your adaptation to Escapist culture.

Yay! I feel welcome... more so than I did before.
*thumbs up*

 

[Rigs83]

I learned how to make text bold and embed video using bbc code I should have learned in school but did not pay attention to. trying to figure out how to change text size color, wait is it this way I can go to classes that don't have blunted scissors today.

 

[headshotcatcher]

So THATS where babies come from!

 

[w-Jinksy]

i learnt to stop worrying and love the bomb.

and that not all people on the internet are dicks.