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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Do you have a blog?

    Are any of you into blogging at all? I blog. I really enjoy blogging. I love writing. :) I maintain a few different blogs. Two of them get posts every day. I just started posting every day on them. I've been doing good so far, a few weeks into it. My goal is to eventually start a couple more...
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Use your real name?

    It's a fun very very part-time gig. I make more money freelance writing for the outdoor community. I also make more money with ads on my blog, especially now that I am posting every day. I post on YouTube every day but because I film on National Forest land, I can't legally monetize without...
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite Forum Software

    That's kind of what it's like here :) This forum reminds me of those times. And its nothing overzealous. It's people just wanting to talk :)
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Leave a forum for good

    If you tell me I post too much, I'm gone for good. If the ads take over my screen, I usually don't come back. I don't like ad-blockers. I enjoy ads when they're good ads. I click and buy things a lot :) But popups and full-screen ads really just make me angry lol. If I feel like I don't fit...
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite Forum Software

    I miss those days. Forums were in their prime back then!
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Use your real name?

    Actually, that's who I market to. I market to people from Chicago and St Louis areas. They're city people that will get lost easily. My rates are affordable. I have a permit to do it. I'm a certified first responder. I'm insured. Every hike I've been paid to do has resulted in a great time...
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite Forum Software

    XenForo for me. Back when I first started a forum, PhpBB was the hottest software on the market. PhpBB2 just came out and it was awesome. We even had addons. You had to manually add them so it took a few hours to add each one. Oh and back then, dialup was the internet so... yeah. And then...
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Teens as staff?

    True. They snap.
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Is anyone into cycling?

    Are any of you into cycling at all? I'm a road cyclist more than anything else. I also love riding rail trails and single-track mountain bike trails. I've been a cyclist for about 12 years.
  10. Shawn Gossman

    What made you happy today?

    We did. And today we hiked a bit over 6 more miles and finished the night off with pizza. Another great day. :)
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Graffiti is art!

    The public land management agencies won't do it. "Budget cuts" So, I just do it. I don't ask for permission, either. I use stuff that is biodegradable and not harmful to the environment called Elephant Snot. You know Native Americans carved but their art meant something. What I brush off...
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Bad Moderators

    Yep, anytime I get told I post too much or something like that, it's my cue to leave. I quietly leave. I don't say good bye. Don't want to waste a post on a wasted community. I always test the waters too. I've been a member for a long time apparently lol but when I returned the other day, I...
  13. Shawn Gossman

    What are your plans for Thanksgiving this year?

    It is very dangerous, especially when the bird is still frozen.
  14. Shawn Gossman

    What are your plans for Thanksgiving this year?

    Deep fried tastes the best IMO. Not the best for you but, the best taste haha
  15. Shawn Gossman

    What made you happy today?

    My gf and I went hiking at some short Native Preserves we've never been to :)
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Twitter Lifts Ban On Donald Trump

    You know if these social networks keep committing suicide, forums might have their day to shine again! :cool:
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Twitter Lifts Ban On Donald Trump

    I'm not political at all. I could care less what side you choose. But, I'm sick of pressing the "hide" and "this is not relevant" buttons on Twitter. I just want to see the topics I'm into there, but everything is either Musk or politics. Luckily, I'm not that invested in Twitter so moving on...
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Growing up with dogs

    I grew up with dogs. I love dogs! But I find they don't last very long. Especially the big ones, the ones I really like. I get super attached and when they pass, it is like losing a family member. So, because of that, I don't own dogs anymore. I do have and love my cats. Those guys will...
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Hiking and backpacking

    Are any of you into hiking and backpacking at all? Myself and my girlfriend hike every chance we get. We did about 7 miles today on a few different trails. I probably hike about 50 miles a week. If I could do more, I would. We backpack in the warmer months, usually 6 to 10 miles a day in the...
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Anyone loves Gravy?

    I'll put hot buttermilk gravy on anything haha. French fries and gravy is the best.
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