What's been the best/most interesting thing to happen to you on TSR?

So I used to use TSR a fair bit when I was an undergrad and now I'm looking at a range of online communities as part of my Masters.

Like a lot of people, I originally joined TSR just as I was getting uni offers when I was trying to work out where to go.

For me though the best part of TSR was finding a member who had already been on the study abroad scheme I was applying to - and I still think to this day their advice was invaluable in getting me a place on a programme that changed my life. :biggrin:

Other little things that also stand out were meeting TSR members at my uni in real life (I went to a Lady Gaga concert with one), and finding out my school friend used the forum after having a debate with her on a thread and us both recognising each others' writing style!

So basically, I'm curious about other people's experiences:

What's been the best thing to happen to you on TSR (or best thing you've seen happen on TSR)?

How long have you been using TSR and why do you keep coming back?

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Reply 1

Infinity_4652

just thought i should bump this thread when i saw it on the newsletter on email

for me, probably the best thing is making friends who i have a lot in common with... which i find quite difficult to do in real life

Reply 2

username1039383

There hasn't been a 'best' moment but i've chatted with and become friends with some very interesting people on here :smile:

Nothing really...

I guess I keep coming back because I have literally nothing better to do.

And as sad as it is, I spend 6 days a week completely alone, so it does give a little illusion of company. *shugs*

Reply 5

EmmaBxoxo

When a user I think his name coja, helped me out win my german homework - got an A* for that. Many props to him.

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Reply 6

Kallisto

Entertainment Forum Helper

Original post by *R*a*c*h*

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What's been the best thing to happen to you on TSR (or best thing you've seen happen on TSR)?

How long have you been using TSR and why do you keep coming back?

The best thing was the implementation of notification. It is very practical.

I'm using TSR since 10th February 2012 and the reason why I'm coming back all the time is to write as foreigner in English with English native speaker.

Reply 7

Platinum Mech

Original post by *R*a*c*h*

What's been the best thing to happen to you on TSR (or best thing you've seen happen on TSR)?

I received a marriage proposal. Yes, seriously. :biggrin:

How long have you been using TSR and why do you keep coming back?

I've been using it since March 2005, when I was 18, and I suppose I just enjoy using it to chat about random stuff from time to time. I haven't been a student for just over three years now, so I no longer use it for student-related stuff.

Reply 8

FormerlyHistoryStudent

Original post by Kallisto

Since I know you've asked a few questions about grammatical points in the English language in the past, I just thought I'd mention that you have used the wrong tense at the start of your sentence. ;-)

Reply 9

username927016

Just chatting to people I guess, the majority have been quite friendly which is nice :smile:

Reply 10

*yaboy

Original post by Infinity_4652

aww you find other gays then?

Reply 11

shadowdweller

Volunteer Section Leader

Original post by *yaboy

aww you find other gays then?

I'm impressed by your dedication to multi-accounting.

Reply 12

*yaboy

Original post by shadowdweller

I'm impressed by your dedication to multi-accounting.

It's not multi-accounting if there is only one account...

Reply 13

shadowdweller

Volunteer Section Leader

Original post by *yaboy

It's not multi-accounting if there is only one account...

Eh, fair enough then.

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 14

*yaboy

Original post by shadowdweller

I was including the many banned accounts you have.

Geez, thanks for that...

Reply 15

shadowdweller

Volunteer Section Leader

Original post by *yaboy

Geez, thanks for that...

I've edited it now :lol:

Reply 16

Robbie242

What's been the best thing to happen to you on TSR (or best thing you've seen happen on TSR)?
Meeting someone on TSR :innocent:

How long have you been using TSR and why do you keep coming back?
Been on here since 13th June 2012 (the date of my GCSE maths exam) and I keep coming back because of the people & discussions + STEP help

Reply 17

chocolatesauce

making connections with a lot of people on here and finding out some of them live near you!

Reply 18

Ndella

Nothing really. I guess it's been nice talking to a few people with the same interests as me that my friends don't have, such as music. Also I've had help with my personal statement and revision which I'm sure I wouldn't have got offers without.

I've used it since I finished my GCSEs in the summer, and what keeps me coming back is my terrible attention span when it comes to revision. So procrastination really.

Reply 19

xDave-

Been using it since 09, when I was trying to make a decision on uni. Didn't get the advice I needed though, so that was a shame. But I managed to find a new place to procrastinate.

Nothing good has really happened lol. It's nice to have a place to talk to like-minded people though e.g. zero chance of ever talking to someone irl about anime, but there's a place for that here. Stuff like that really. I don't expect to have a life-changing event here lol.