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  • mudskipper
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    Talking of which, has anyone seen MS of late?
    Where's the middle finger smiley?

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  • greenlake
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    Originally posted by fullyautomatix View Post
    It is like the Loch Ness monster or the Yeti, there are rumours that it exists on the CUK forum, but nobody really has solid proof.
    There have been reported sightings of sockies on their imaginary trips to America....

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by fullyautomatix View Post
    It is like the Loch Ness monster or the Yeti, there are rumours that it exists on the CUK forum, but nobody really has solid proof.
    Bit like decent moderation.

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    Sorry, I'm not morbidly obese.
    Yes, but you do have a small winky.

    Oh hang on!

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  • NotAllThere
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    Originally posted by original PM View Post
    That is actually a troll.

    A sockie is more an alter ego an existing poster will have for various purposes...

    mostly they are used so they can start a thread to argue with themselves.
    Or it's the only way they can have an intelligent discussion.

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  • fullyautomatix
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    It is like the Loch Ness monster or the Yeti, there are rumours that it exists on the CUK forum, but nobody really has solid proof.

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by original PM View Post
    But I thought you were MF's sockie?
    Sorry, I'm not morbidly obese.

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  • original PM
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    FTFY
    But I thought you were MF's sockie?

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by original PM View Post
    That is actually sadguru and MF.

    A sockie is more an alter ego an existing poster will have for various purposes...

    mostly they are used so they can start a thread to argue with themselves.
    FTFY

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  • original PM
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    Originally posted by Danglekt View Post
    I go on lots of forums, some get hammered by bots, some get people trying to rip others off... but I have never heard any other forum use the phrase Sockie.

    I assume it refers (when read in context) to someone posting up for the purpose of wasting other members time with fictitious threads?

    If that is the case, how dull must the bench be that they are on?

    It's sunny, you are out of contract - go celebrate.
    That is actually a troll.

    A sockie is more an alter ego an existing poster will have for various purposes...

    mostly they are used so they can start a thread to argue with themselves.

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  • Chutney Spoon
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    Originally posted by Danglekt View Post
    I go on lots of forums, some get hammered by bots, some get people trying to rip others off... but I have never heard any other forum use the phrase Sockie.

    I assume it refers (when read in context) to someone posting up for the purpose of wasting other members time with fictitious threads?

    If that is the case, how dull must the bench be that they are on?

    It's sunny, you are out of contract - go celebrate.
    Are you a double dipper?

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  • Troll
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    Originally posted by NickFitz View Post
    I think most of the sockiemasters (yes, they're usually male) are actually in contract and wasting their client's time too
    Deffo

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  • Bee
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    Originally posted by Danglekt View Post
    I go on lots of forums, some get hammered by bots, some get people trying to rip others off... but I have never heard any other forum use the phrase Sockie.

    I assume it refers (when read in context) to someone posting up for the purpose of wasting other members time with fictitious threads?

    If that is the case, how dull must the bench be that they are on?

    It's sunny, you are out of contract - go celebrate.
    The majority of the members here are sockies.

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by NickFitz View Post
    I think most of the sockiemasters (yes, they're usually male) are actually in contract and wasting their client's time too
    Talking of which, has anyone seen MS of late?

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  • NickFitz
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    Originally posted by Danglekt View Post
    I go on lots of forums, some get hammered by bots, some get people trying to rip others off... but I have never heard any other forum use the phrase Sockie.

    I assume it refers (when read in context) to someone posting up for the purpose of wasting other members time with fictitious threads?

    If that is the case, how dull must the bench be that they are on?

    It's sunny, you are out of contract - go celebrate.
    I think most of the sockiemasters (yes, they're usually male) are actually in contract and wasting their client's time too

    Leave a comment:

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