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#288687 16-Jul-2021 22:30

Refugee from PressF1. There are a lot of great people there but also seem to be a few people who thrive off race baiting and the like that makes it a bit unbearable. Originally came to geekzone try and find a charger for a vintage laptop but enjoying the vibe here :)

Got back from Japan about 3 months ago, did my stint in MIQ and now based in Christchurch. It's a bit strange being home after all these years but was glad to get out of there when I did with the way covid is going.

Nice to meet you all :)

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#2745473 16-Jul-2021 22:30

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#2745474 16-Jul-2021 22:30

Welcome to Geekzone!

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#2745483 16-Jul-2021 23:00

Hello baabits & welcome to GZ.

Never heard of PressF1 (the website / community).

I must admit, your handle is bringing forth ideas about sheep. 😄

Please keep this GZ community vibrant by contributing in a constructive & respectful manner.

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#2745484 16-Jul-2021 23:43

Welcome to GZ @baabits!

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#2745510 17-Jul-2021 09:15

Welcome

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#2745640 17-Jul-2021 12:03

ANglEAUT:

Hello baabits & welcome to GZ.

Never heard of PressF1 (the website / community).

I'd never heard of it either, but it certainly has a bit more of a toxic vibe to here.

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#2745641 17-Jul-2021 12:06

Press F1's been around for donkey's years, in fact before Web access was commonplace you could send in questions via postal mail!

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#2745693 17-Jul-2021 12:12

Yeah it was great back in its day but has really died down now. There are still a ton of awesome people there to interact with, and debates are very spirited.

I think what I like about Geekzone so far though is that a lot of work has gone in to seperate categories- it's nice not just having an entire chat section filled with whatever anyone wants to talk about. That being said you always came across an interesting topic that way too every now and again, but there are a lot of very... diverse.. political opinions and a few users who seem adamant to amplify issues that are divisive (one that almost made me quit was a guy complaining about Simon on 1News speaking Maori every now and again and how it was a bad thing; it might sound like a reasonable topic but the title of the topic was "I have no use for a cave man language" and apparently that was OK).

Being able to dive in to categories and contribute to things I'm interested in and ignore the more touchy stuff is a god send- and so far everyone on this site has been super welcoming. 😇

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#2746435 19-Jul-2021 09:40

Welcome aboard.

How is Press F1 still a thing.. like behodar I remember it as a column in a paper magazine lol

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