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 Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostNinjalike 
 
 Sorry, that was - I got carried away. - I got carried away.  
 
 Love the fact it was changed so discreetly no-one noticed.Comment
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 Well, I would like to thank you. I has given me the opportunity to promote my website too. I have had loads more hits than I normally do. I might even add some more content. I've spent nothing on it and, as I said, it is to ranked on google for "hairy arsed bloke" without me putting any effort into it at all.Originally posted by u9k82 View PostI fail to see where I have gone wrong here , I have had some success with a website , was a bit pleased with myself , posted here as I thought other contractors scratching around for contracts might benefit , and i get flamed from the word go
 
 1) the content is not finished at all , I have papers to post and presentations , the current content was based on old CV
 2) the SEO was based on "process analysis CV" (google number 1)
 3) I take it on the chin about the personal details and i thank you for that
 4) I have had several calls as a result of the website
 
 But the rest is needless newbie bashing and its pretty strange considering everyone on here is supposed to be a senior proffessional , pick on the new guy , if you look back at the tone of most of the replies its amazing anyone posts here!
 
 I apologise for posting on your forum I dont think I will bother again
 
 All the best
 
  
  How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
 
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 Not just "hairy arsed bloke" but "hairy arsed chutney spoon" too.Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostIt has given me the opportunity to promote my website too. 've spent nothing on it and it is top ranked on google for "hairy arsed bloke" without me putting any effort into it at all.
   My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think. My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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 REEEEEEEEE SULTOriginally posted by RichardCranium View PostNot just "hairy arsed bloke" but "hairy arsed chutney spoon" too. 
    
 
 
 But not anymore - your post about being top for "hairy arsed chutney spoon" is now top for "hairy arsed chutney spoon". I suspect that this post about being top for "hairy arsed chutney spoon" will be top soon. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
 
 Follow me on Twitter - LinkedIn Profile - The HAB blog - New Blog: Mad Cameron
 Xeno points: +5 - Asperger rating: 36 - Paranoid Schizophrenic rating: 44%
 
 "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to high office" - AesopComment
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 I especially liked your entry on the general and special theories of cvntitudeOriginally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostREEEEEEEEE SULT
    
 
 
 But not anymore - your post about being top for "hairy arsed chutney spoon" is now top for "hairy arsed chutney spoon". I suspect that this post about being top for "hairy arsed chutney spoon" will be top soon.  ǝןqqıʍ ǝןqqıʍComment
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 You are refereing to this one on my blog that cost me nothing to set up and is very highly rated on Google for "hairy arsed chutney spoon" as well as "hairy arsed bloke".Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostI especially liked your entry on the general and special theories of daffodilitude How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
 
 Follow me on Twitter - LinkedIn Profile - The HAB blog - New Blog: Mad Cameron
 Xeno points: +5 - Asperger rating: 36 - Paranoid Schizophrenic rating: 44%
 
 "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to high office" - AesopComment
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 HAB, are you link-whoring?Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostYou are refereing to this one on my blog that cost me nothing to set up and is very highly rated on Google for "hairy arsed chutney spoon" as well as "hairy arsed bloke". ǝןqqıʍ ǝןqqıʍComment
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 I wouldn't worry about it. It's fair to say it's a fairly unique forum, this one.Originally posted by u9k82 View PostBut the rest is needless newbie bashing and its pretty strange considering everyone on here is supposed to be a senior proffessional , pick on the new guy , if you look back at the tone of most of the replies its amazing anyone posts here!
 
 I apologise for posting on your forum I dont think I will bother again
 
 I think it's part of the "initiation rites" that every newcomer seems to go through to cop a load of unnecessary abuse for almost no reason whatsoever.
 
 If you're still posting afterwards, you get deemed (through slightly lesser amounts of unnecessary abuse) to be worthy of staying.
 
 If you never come back, you probably weren't a real contractor anyway. You do get slagged off behind your back by the permies at your gigs for no good reason other than you are a contractor, don't you? Same sort of thing.
 
 I have to say though, I think you'll get a level of honesty and directness that you won't get in other forums I've seen.
 
 It's a bit like that annoying person in your life who's always criticizing and needlessly having a go at you for almost everything you do. Yeah, you hate them but at least you'll know you'll get the truth about whether your new clothes/haircut/whatever suits you - and you respect them for it...the "Simon Cowell" effect.Comment
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 You have to develop a thick skin with some of the posters. If you can't manage that, then you won't get far. If you can't handle criticism here, I beg to understand how you will be able to handle criticism in the workplace. I would also seriously consider looking at your spelling too.Originally posted by u9k82 View PostI fail to see where I have gone wrong here , I have had some success with a website , was a bit pleased with myself , posted here as I thought other contractors scratching around for contracts might benefit , and i get flamed from the word go
 
 1) the content is not finished at all , I have papers to post and presentations , the current content was based on old CV
 2) the SEO was based on "process analysis CV" (google number 1)
 3) I take it on the chin about the personal details and i thank you for that
 4) I have had several calls as a result of the website
 
 But the rest is needless newbie bashing and its pretty strange considering everyone on here is supposed to be a senior proffessional , pick on the new guy , if you look back at the tone of most of the replies its amazing anyone posts here!
 
 I apologise for posting on your forum I dont think I will bother again
 
 All the best
 
  
 
 If you look at the Technical forum, you will find that I have been criticised a lot heavier than you have been.
 
 I would take the comments you have been given with some grace and look at improving your site accordingly.If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.Comment
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