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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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What do people mean when the use the terms "poser" and "RUB" (sp?) on this forum?

Thanks and sorry if this is something I'm supposed to know, but after you enlighten me I will!
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/ will give some enlightenment.
Of course those terms will be used whether they fit or not.
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Poser - someone pretending to be something they are not.

I will not even attempt any definition, if there are 2000 members on here right now there are probably 2000 definitions. Highly volatile terms, threads rarely end well when used. Hopefully as you read through threads this will allow you to get the gist.
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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rub or poser - used for anyone "you" don't respect or who "you" think isn't as "cool" as "you" are

of course this is regardless whether that person gives a sh*t what "you" think of them

(by "you" in the above, I'm only referring to whatever person happens to use the term)
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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Well said, Blargh.
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by IndyClassic
Rich Urban Biker
That one I wouldn't have guessed.


Originally Posted by IndyClassic
Poser - someone pretending to be something they are not.
That much I figured... but pretending to be what? A hardcore biker gang guy when in reality a realtor or an attorney?
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RPS1981

That much I figured... but pretending to be what? A hardcore biker gang guy when in reality a realtor or an attorney?
You are NOT going to drag me into this.

Yes, that is one of many definitions and a very often heard one. I hate to be a "use the search" guy but if you go to the General B/S chat there is a mild one on posers right now. If you have a couple of days, use search in the B/S section and type in poser.

Personally I would keep it simple and follow Blargh's definition above.
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Not gonna answer, not gonna answer, not gonna answer, not gonna answer.
 
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Originally Posted by rpbrown
Not gonna answer, not gonna answer, not gonna answer, not gonna answer.
poser!
 
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