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Forum for gifted people?

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  • 15-07-2016 4:36pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Right I probably seem a smug b*stard asking this but is there anywhere on boards.ie for people with very high IQs? Apparently I'm considered gifted (even though I don't consider myself so which is I hope is Imposter Syndrome).

    There are very few Irish sites geared towards gifted and very bright people. Usually they get overtaken with topics about educating gifted children.

    Basically a Mensa-like sub forum but not Mensa-like in that it might be somewhat useful?

    Just putting this out there and remember that as a gifted person I'm highly sensitive so please be nice! :-) :p
    Post edited by Shield on


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    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    There is a secret forum for "gifted" people but it's a secret. Instead of a moderator, the caretaker of the forum is referred to as the "head bee guy."


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    #3
    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Yes.


    If you have to ask, it bars you from entry unfortunately.


    :D


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    #4
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,221 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    You mean you weren't invited?

    Oh.

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



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    #5
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users Posts: 43,028 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    Will these great minds be discussing the building of a shadow puppet theatre?

    Will it be Balinese or Thai?


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    What exactly would be discussed that's not accommodated by another forum?

    The reason most online "gifted" communities turn into advice columns for parents of gifted children is because being intelligent is not really a topic in and of itself. "It's so hard being surrounded by idiots, amirite guys?". And that's it, really.


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    Lu Tze
    Registered Users Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    Can you use smaller words, I don't understand :(


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    mahoganygas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭mahoganygas


    seamus wrote:
    The reason most online "gifted" communities turn into advice columns for parents of gifted children is because being intelligent is not really a topic in and of itself. "It's so hard being surrounded by idiots, amirite guys?". And that's it, really.


    You are now banned from the gifted forum.


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    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭Steve


    seamus wrote: »
    What exactly would be discussed that's not accommodated by another forum?

    42.

    No, wait, you got me.. :(


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    #10
    Timberrrrrrrr
    Registered Users Posts: 25,557 ✭✭✭✭Timberrrrrrrr


    You have to fill out the 3 application forms

    One in Mandarin

    One in Latin

    One in ancient Aztec

    Give me a call on my mobile when you have these done.


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    #11
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 47,305 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Who decides what the cut off is for "non-gifted" people? Would you have to have proof of an IQ test or Mensa membership to be allowed post there? What would happen if a "stupid" person posted there? Would people with smaller craniums be excluded on the grounds that they don't have enough brains for the forum? I know certain forums may appear to be low brow, but in general you should be able to find a high level of intelligent discourse on just about any topic in the existing forums. I fail to see what there would be to be gained from creating a separate one for people of above average intelligence tbh.


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    mahoganygas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭mahoganygas


    Zaph wrote:
    Who decides what the cut off is for "non-gifted" people? Would you have to have proof of an IQ test or Mensa membership to be allowed post there? What would happen if a "stupid" person posted there? Would people with smaller craniums be excluded on the grounds that they don't have enough brains for the forum? I know certain forums may appear to be low brow, but in general you should be able to find a high level of intelligent discourse on just about any topic in the existing forums. I fail to see what there would be to be gained from creating a separate one for people of above average intelligence tbh.


    Finally! An intelligent post.


    You are allowed in the club.


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    #13
    intheclouds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭intheclouds


    I second this!! I like receiving gifts!


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    #14
    coffee_cake
    Registered Users Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    Computer says no


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    #15
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Did someone mention presents?


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    #16
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    We could call it The Dougal Forum '.


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    #17
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,812 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    I thought we already had a forum for gifted people?


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    #18
    Timberrrrrrrr
    Registered Users Posts: 25,557 ✭✭✭✭Timberrrrrrrr


    Shield wrote: »
    I thought we already had a forum for gifted people?

    You're talking about AHOW

    That's for us "special" uns :)


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    #19
    riffmongous
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,764 Mod ✭✭✭✭riffmongous


    Sorry OP, but I'm here furrowing my brow, in a vain attempt to understand the situation


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    #20
    D0NNELLY
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭D0NNELLY


    Why not just post in the different forums and the other geniuses will find you. Then you can just pm eachother different genius museings ye have about stuff.


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    #21
    Taltos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    The correct place to request forums is here.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=461

    Please read up on the requirements before starting a thread, I know they can be tough to follow but th should be a snap for you.


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