Originally Posted by JustSkipIt (Post 3391171)

Where does boundary lie between having a moan to your mates about someone and trying to manipulate them? I don't think Ben is necessary manipulative – I think he enjoys a bit of a moan sometimes, but then who doesn't? If he IS trying to be manipulative, he ought to give it up because he not very good at it

Oh - and what gave you the idea everyone hates him? he's getting on pretty well with most of the house

Originally Posted by Freddie Fisher (Post 3391407)

It is me by the way, and Clayton - my tracks are going great so far thanks :-) This Is Not A Riot is a featured track on TrackItDown, tipped to be a hit!!!

Loving watching Big Brother this year (for the first time). Really getting into it, have live feed on constantly on my secondary monitor while I'm working :-D

Originally Posted by HBB1508 (Post 3391142)

:xyxwave: Freddie

I like Ben but he really needs to chill out relax and enjoy the experience and try and get past the Shabby rows. I thought he made a great Jerry Springer too :spin:

Originally Posted by Freddie Fisher (Post 3390962)

I'm fascinated by Ben's manner with people, and am enjoying Mario and Ben's dynamic more than any other relationship in the house. While Ben is very tactile, he also gives people a lot of psychological space in conversations. That is a very personable and warming combination, and quite rare for somebody with such a sharp and discerning mind. He reminds me of Siavash in this respect.

People who interact like Ben tend to make certain kinds of friendships. As you're giving people space to be themselves, you can develop a very wide variety of friendships with different people. And feeling like somebody is interested in you for your own sake and vibe is very warming, so friends will tend to feel particularly 'close' to you. You may end up with a lot of friends, even without being a 'group person'. Your friendships will be a collection of 1-1 connections, which is a great way to be sociable and individual at the same time.

And you can still 'hold court' and be individually entertaining too sometimes; Siavash certainly does. Being able to make friends this way is just another arrow in your quiver. It can even be easier to be creative and entertaining when you're bouncing off somebody else.

While in the house, I'd use my analyses of my fellow housemates so inspire me as to how to behave and develop as a person. This is a game that can evidently be played at home too. I'd like to be more like Ben in this respect, and he's inspired me to experiment with a similar approach. I'm 'dominating the conversation' a bit less these days, and have been getting some very positive responses so far.

Are there any of this year's housemates that *you* would like to become more (or less) similar to? If so, do comment :-)

Originally Posted by Freddie Fisher (Post 3390962)

I'm fascinated by Ben's manner with people, and am enjoying Mario and Ben's dynamic more than any other relationship in the house. While Ben is very tactile, he also gives people a lot of psychological space in conversations. That is a very personable and warming combination, and quite rare for somebody with such a sharp and discerning mind. He reminds me of Siavash in this respect.

People who interact like Ben tend to make certain kinds of friendships. As you're giving people space to be themselves, you can develop a very wide variety of friendships with different people. And feeling like somebody is interested in you for your own sake and vibe is very warming, so friends will tend to feel particularly 'close' to you. You may end up with a lot of friends, even without being a 'group person'. Your friendships will be a collection of 1-1 connections, which is a great way to be sociable and individual at the same time.

And you can still 'hold court' and be individually entertaining too sometimes; Siavash certainly does. Being able to make friends this way is just another arrow in your quiver. It can even be easier to be creative and entertaining when you're bouncing off somebody else.

While in the house, I'd use my analyses of my fellow housemates so inspire me as to how to behave and develop as a person. This is a game that can evidently be played at home too. I'd like to be more like Ben in this respect, and he's inspired me to experiment with a similar approach. I'm 'dominating the conversation' a bit less these days, and have been getting some very positive responses so far.

Are there any of this year's housemates that *you* would like to become more (or less) similar to? If so, do comment :-)

Originally Posted by Nemo123 (Post 3394185)

Weren't you supposed to be dyslexic?

There's something odd in the way you just dive in there without so much as a hello or an introduction.

You're a phoney.

Originally Posted by Freddie Fisher (Post 3390962)

I'm fascinated by Ben's manner with people, and am enjoying Mario and Ben's dynamic more than any other relationship in the house. While Ben is very tactile, he also gives people a lot of psychological space in conversations. That is a very personable and warming combination, and quite rare for somebody with such a sharp and discerning mind. He reminds me of Siavash in this respect.

People who interact like Ben tend to make certain kinds of friendships. As you're giving people space to be themselves, you can develop a very wide variety of friendships with different people. And feeling like somebody is interested in you for your own sake and vibe is very warming, so friends will tend to feel particularly 'close' to you. You may end up with a lot of friends, even without being a 'group person'. Your friendships will be a collection of 1-1 connections, which is a great way to be sociable and individual at the same time.

And you can still 'hold court' and be individually entertaining too sometimes; Siavash certainly does. Being able to make friends this way is just another arrow in your quiver. It can even be easier to be creative and entertaining when you're bouncing off somebody else.

While in the house, I'd use my analyses of my fellow housemates so inspire me as to how to behave and develop as a person. This is a game that can evidently be played at home too. I'd like to be more like Ben in this respect, and he's inspired me to experiment with a similar approach. I'm 'dominating the conversation' a bit less these days, and have been getting some very positive responses so far.

Are there any of this year's housemates that *you* would like to become more (or less) similar to? If so, do comment :-)

Originally Posted by Freddie Fisher (Post 3390962)

I'm fascinated by Ben's manner with people, and am enjoying Mario and Ben's dynamic more than any other relationship in the house. While Ben is very tactile, he also gives people a lot of psychological space in conversations. That is a very personable and warming combination, and quite rare for somebody with such a sharp and discerning mind. He reminds me of Siavash in this respect.

People who interact like Ben tend to make certain kinds of friendships. As you're giving people space to be themselves, you can develop a very wide variety of friendships with different people. And feeling like somebody is interested in you for your own sake and vibe is very warming, so friends will tend to feel particularly 'close' to you. You may end up with a lot of friends, even without being a 'group person'. Your friendships will be a collection of 1-1 connections, which is a great way to be sociable and individual at the same time.

And you can still 'hold court' and be individually entertaining too sometimes; Siavash certainly does. Being able to make friends this way is just another arrow in your quiver. It can even be easier to be creative and entertaining when you're bouncing off somebody else.

While in the house, I'd use my analyses of my fellow housemates so inspire me as to how to behave and develop as a person. This is a game that can evidently be played at home too. I'd like to be more like Ben in this respect, and he's inspired me to experiment with a similar approach. I'm 'dominating the conversation' a bit less these days, and have been getting some very positive responses so far.

Are there any of this year's housemates that *you* would like to become more (or less) similar to? If so, do comment :-)

Originally Posted by thebeast (Post 3394746)

Lol and Freddie I love your avatar picture. You and Marcus were the best in bb10! I hope you both go back in! :D

Originally Posted by Claymores (Post 3394760)

The point you're missing here is that the alleged Halfass wasn't here to chat and answer a few a few questions or read your comments, hence the post count of 2. The spammer did not hang around except to repost a duplicate thread which then got deleted

It was a cheasy spam to promote a commerical website, contrary to forum rules. Some people on here lost their senses and fell for it.

Whether that was done by the fella himself or by a cohort, it was still commercial spamming.

Originally Posted by thebeast (Post 3394766)

Oh. Damn. That is sh!t. What were they advertising? lol

Originally Posted by Claymores (Post 3394775)

Freddy's website and singles.

Originally Posted by Claymores (Post 3394760)

The point you're missing here is that the alleged Halfass wasn't here to chat and answer a few a few questions or read your comments, hence the post count of 2. The spammer did not hang around except to repost a duplicate thread which then got deleted

It was a cheasy spam to promote a commerical website, contrary to forum rules. Some people on here lost their senses and fell for it.

Whether that was done by the fella himself or by a cohort, it was still commercial spamming.

Originally Posted by Stu (Post 3394854)

Oh who cares you repetitious bore. He can get away with it as he is an ex housemate. He can advertise his singles all he likes for all I care. Why do you care?

That's so awesome by the way. What with the way you removed 'wit' and put in 'ass' instead.

And then continued to use it in every post long past it's sell by date.

Just awesome, dude.

Are you and the lads going to buy some 'grr England' shirts for the pub over the weekend? Make sure and come back and tell us all about it, you tedious bag of piss.

Originally Posted by WOMBAI (Post 3394953)

Your usual charming self I see! :sleep:

Originally Posted by thebeast (Post 3394968)

Wombai has crept out the woodwork!

Hey :)

Originally Posted by starry (Post 3395025)

Corin IS dull. I don't believe in the kind of perfect character she is pretending she is. I've heard her give some shouts out sometimes, she is bottling it up and keeping under the radar.