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Space is so lonely.

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Miranda Fluffbunny
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2014-01-23 17:23:34 UTC
So I fly around highsec in my little maller or sometimes even a harbinger, and you know I like to bring joy and light whereever I go, kind of like a happy puppy. So I say hello in local, and often tell them that they're looking pretty fine and maybe flirt a little. Sadly almost nobody ever responds to me. Usually I feel like I'm talking to myself.

The only ones that ever seem to talk are the CODE guys and they usually have one track minds. It's a bit like chatting with one of those ELIZA programs. I ask them how they are they tell me I am mining in violation of their code and that I need to pay them 10 mill, which seems kind of steep for a paltry bit of veldspar.


So I want you guys to level: what's the problem? Do I have bad breath? A big arse? Why do people shun me? Do I need to leave Amarr space to get some human interaction or what? What's the deal with space?
ElQuirko
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2014-01-23 17:25:46 UTC
It's 'cause you're treating EVE like an online game. Just get 12 mining alts and ISBoxer, you'll be fine.

Dodixie > Hek
Summer Isle
Autumn Industrial Enterprises
#3 - 2014-01-23 17:25:59 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:
So I fly around highsec in my little maller or sometimes even a harbinger, and you know I like to bring joy and light whereever I go, kind of like a happy puppy. So I say hello in local, and often tell them that they're looking pretty fine and maybe flirt a little. Sadly almost nobody ever responds to me. Usually I feel like I'm talking to myself.

The only ones that ever seem to talk are the CODE guys and they usually have one track minds. It's a bit like chatting with one of those ELIZA programs. I ask them how they are they tell me I am mining in violation of their code and that I need to pay them 10 mill, which seems kind of steep for a paltry bit of veldspar.


So I want you guys to level: what's the problem? Do I have bad breath? A big arse? Why do people shun me? Do I need to leave Amarr space to get some human interaction or what? What's the deal with space?

In EvE, it's safer to assume that a friendly person is trying to set up a Long Con.

Join a player-run corp as opposed to the silly NPC corps. That'll be a huge first step.

 Talk is cheap, but Void S and Quake L are cheaper.
Tyrendian Biohazard
The Bastards
Sedition.
#4 - 2014-01-23 17:29:00 UTC
ElQuirko wrote:
It's 'cause you're treating EVE like an online game. Just get 12 mining alts and ISBoxer, you'll be fine.


Lulz

Kidding aside, join a corp. If mining is your thing I'm sure you can finding a mining corp that is more than happy to BS with you while you pound away at space rocks. If not, find another. Nothing wrong with hopping a few corps until finding one that fits your needs.

Find what you enjoy > find a corp you mesh well with (goals, playtimes, etc) > have fun!

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Verlane Nalelmir
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
#5 - 2014-01-23 17:29:15 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:


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The only ones that ever seem to talk are the CODE guys and they usually have one track minds. It's a bit like chatting with one of those ELIZA programs. I ask them how they are they tell me I am mining in violation of their code and that I need to pay them 10 mill, which seems kind of steep for a paltry bit of veldspar.



Those CODE guys and their Johnny 691 do tend to be borning to talk to. You should try doing missions in Apanake. We are very talkitive there and will keep you entertained also you can keep tabs on who is losing MTU's and blinged out missioning ships. P
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen
Doomheim
#6 - 2014-01-23 17:32:10 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:
So I fly around highsec in my little maller or sometimes even a harbinger, and you know I like to bring joy and light whereever I go, kind of like a happy puppy. So I say hello in local, and often tell them that they're looking pretty fine and maybe flirt a little. Sadly almost nobody ever responds to me. Usually I feel like I'm talking to myself.

The only ones that ever seem to talk are the CODE guys and they usually have one track minds. It's a bit like chatting with one of those ELIZA programs. I ask them how they are they tell me I am mining in violation of their code and that I need to pay them 10 mill, which seems kind of steep for a paltry bit of veldspar.


So I want you guys to level: what's the problem? Do I have bad breath? A big arse? Why do people shun me? Do I need to leave Amarr space to get some human interaction or what? What's the deal with space?

You need to be in a player corp with teamspeak/mumble comms, thats really where the meaningful friendships and conversations happen, and longevity in EvE comes from.... Local isn't for that, local is for target aquisition/avoidance...

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Xercodo
Cruor Angelicus
#7 - 2014-01-23 17:50:31 UTC
Come to dodi, hilarity shall ensue.

The Drake is a Lie
Angelica Dreamstar
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2014-01-23 17:52:43 UTC
Problem is that most people in space are isolationists and or carebears who rather have local closed than having to read any friendly words. And no, you don't NEED a corp or TS to have people to chat with. I'd rather suggest the opposite, considering the low or lack of standards most people have when it comes to communication. And listening to people out there mostly convinces that not using voice chat is the better option.

bingo, his pig not being a goat doesn't make the pig wrong, just him an idiot for shouting at his pig "WHY ARENT YOU A GOAT!" (Source)

-- Ralph King-Griffin, about deranged people playing EVE ONLINE
Seven Koskanaiken
Shadow Legions.
SONS of BANE
#9 - 2014-01-23 17:58:19 UTC
I can't tell what the scam is here but I'm sure there one.
Silvetica Dian
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#10 - 2014-01-23 18:25:47 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:
So I fly around highsec in my little maller or sometimes even a harbinger, and you know I like to bring joy and light whereever I go, kind of like a happy puppy. So I say hello in local, and often tell them that they're looking pretty fine and maybe flirt a little. Sadly almost nobody ever responds to me. Usually I feel like I'm talking to myself.

The only ones that ever seem to talk are the CODE guys and they usually have one track minds. It's a bit like chatting with one of those ELIZA programs. I ask them how they are they tell me I am mining in violation of their code and that I need to pay them 10 mill, which seems kind of steep for a paltry bit of veldspar.


So I want you guys to level: what's the problem? Do I have bad breath? A big arse? Why do people shun me? Do I need to leave Amarr space to get some human interaction or what? What's the deal with space?



To get a decent chat in Eve you have to join a community. There are plenty of decent ones and plenty of awful ones.
most high sec PVE corps are awful. avoid them.
there are plenty of decent pvp corps.
plenty of decent wh corps.
several chat channels are relatively open.
the CODE guys are actually very nice.
the belligerent undesirable guys are also cool.
blink chat channel is pretty good.
i am sure there are plenty of others i forgot, have restricted membership or just don't know about.
local isn't a good place for more than a few brief words after combat or scams.
if you play eve without joining one or more communites then imo you miss the point of the game.

Money at its root is a form of rationing. When the richest 85 people have as much wealth as the poorest 3.5 billion (50% of humanity) it is clear where the source of poverty is. http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/20/trickle-down-economics-broken-promise-richest-85
Ptraci
3 R Corporation
#11 - 2014-01-23 18:25:59 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:
So I fly around highsec in my little maller or sometimes even a harbinger, and you know I like to bring joy and light whereever I go, kind of like a happy puppy. So I say hello in local, and often tell them that they're looking pretty fine and maybe flirt a little. Sadly almost nobody ever responds to me. Usually I feel like I'm talking to myself.

The only ones that ever seem to talk are the CODE guys and they usually have one track minds. It's a bit like chatting with one of those ELIZA programs. I ask them how they are they tell me I am mining in violation of their code and that I need to pay them 10 mill, which seems kind of steep for a paltry bit of veldspar.


So I want you guys to level: what's the problem? Do I have bad breath? A big arse? Why do people shun me? Do I need to leave Amarr space to get some human interaction or what? What's the deal with space?



Loose lips pod ships!
Naydra Adni
Doomheim
#12 - 2014-01-23 18:31:12 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:
So I fly around highsec in my little maller or sometimes even a harbinger, and you know I like to bring joy and light whereever I go, kind of like a happy puppy. So I say hello in local, and often tell them that they're looking pretty fine and maybe flirt a little. Sadly almost nobody ever responds to me. Usually I feel like I'm talking to myself.

The only ones that ever seem to talk are the CODE guys and they usually have one track minds. It's a bit like chatting with one of those ELIZA programs. I ask them how they are they tell me I am mining in violation of their code and that I need to pay them 10 mill, which seems kind of steep for a paltry bit of veldspar.


So I want you guys to level: what's the problem? Do I have bad breath? A big arse? Why do people shun me? Do I need to leave Amarr space to get some human interaction or what? What's the deal with space?


it's because your avatar is kinda creepy lookin.. like one of those puppets from the Dark Crystal
Verlane Nalelmir
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
#13 - 2014-01-23 18:35:44 UTC
Naydra Adni wrote:


it's because your avatar is kinda creepy lookin.. like one of those puppets from the Dark Crystal



GELFLINGS!!!
Erotica 1
Krypteia Operations
#14 - 2014-01-23 18:36:16 UTC
The New Order welcomes all with open arms who love justice, law, and order. You'd have loads of fun after embracing the Code and joining us.

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Nerath Naaris
Pink Winged Unicorns for Peace Love and Anarchy
#15 - 2014-01-23 18:36:45 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:

So I want you guys to level: what's the problem? Do I have bad breath? A big arse? Why do people shun me? Do I need to leave Amarr space to get some human interaction or what? What's the deal with space?


When in doubt it´s always the arse.

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Anslo
Scope Works
#16 - 2014-01-23 18:39:46 UTC
Erotica 1 wrote:
The New Order welcomes all with open arms who love justice, law, and order. You'd have loads of fun after embracing the Code and joining us.

Is that before or after you brag about getting people to send photos of themselves to humiliate them to look cool?

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Abdiel Kavash
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#17 - 2014-01-23 18:59:14 UTC
Miranda Fluffbunny wrote:
So I fly around highsec

[...]

So I want you guys to level: what's the problem?

That's the problem.
Noxisia Arkana
Deadspace Knights
#18 - 2014-01-23 18:59:51 UTC
Join an EvE corp. That's where the community begins.

Local is essentially for trolling and saying 'good fight.' In the entire time I've played EvE I think I've seen 5-10 real discussions in EvE.

Honestly, hanging in folks Pub chat is always kinda fun - getting to know corps and their former corp members / friends.

Nothing good ever came from local.
Jonah Gravenstein
Machiavellian Space Bastards
#19 - 2014-01-23 21:15:00 UTC
Local is for spamming dodgy contracts and ridiculing people, it's also an intel source if you use it right. To chat with people avoid using local.

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Dersen Lowery
The Scope
#20 - 2014-01-23 22:06:46 UTC
Try talking in Local in a wormhole. You might get all kinds of attention. Pirate

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