DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hey guys, I'm looking for some honest advice here. My first GCSE exam starts tomorrow and I'm working hard, but I find that I'm getting increasingly distracted by the forum. My exam results mean a lot to me as I have high ambitions for the future, so I'm just wondering whether you would recommend leaving the forum for the next month to avoid distraction. Leaving won't mean the end of my leisure time, and I find that I don't come on during my breaks but during periods where I should be revising, so it really isn't helping. It will be tough for me as I love to hear everybody's opinions on here but I'm leaning towards leaving for a month to focus on my studies (obviously if you really don't like me then you can vote for the 3rd option). I really value everyone's opinions on here, so a vote in the poll would be much appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I don't think you should leave, just have a bit of self-restraint. I reckon I managed about 2.5 hours revision a day for my GCSEs which was plenty. Why don't you try to minimise usage of your computer/phone? If you're looking at something on a web address, print it out. Revise somewhere where your computer isn't and try to do a 50-60 minute chunk. In your breaks between revision periods still stay away from the forum, just watch TV for 30 minutes or something. Then you'll probably be done by about 2 and can meme away as much as you like on here DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Just now, Posh Ram said: I don't think you should leave, just have a bit of self-restraint. I reckon I managed about 2.5 hours revision a day for my GCSEs which was plenty. Why don't you try to minimise usage of your computer/phone? If you're looking at something on a web address, print it out. Revise somewhere where your computer isn't and try to do a 50-60 minute chunk. In your breaks between revision periods still stay away from the forum, just watch TV for 30 minutes or something. Then you'll probably be done by about 2 and can meme away as much as you like on here Thanks for the comment. The only problem is that my revision is all on my iPad (our school gives each student one), so it's really easy to just open a new tab and click on the forum. I know I should be able to resist the urge but it's quite addictive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Couldn't see a No, you "like" ho option so just went for the straight No. Use the forum as a reward kind of thing, if you reach your targets for study/revision, come on and shoot the breeze, learn from a few masters of wit, insight and punnery. You mustn't however forget to leave time to knock one out to Babestation. DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Yes, leave for the month, they'll be nothing much happening forum wise and it's too important for you to risk the distraction. In fact, I'd go one step further and get yourself banned for a month, just to help you focus. Ask @eddie if you need advice on the best way to go about it! Day, Mostyn6, sage and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 1 minute ago, EastHertsRam said: Couldn't see a No, you "like" ho option so just went for the straight No. Use the forum as a reward kind of thing, if you reach your targets for study/revision, come on and shoot the breeze, learn from a few masters of wit, insight and punnery. You mustn't however forget to leave time to knock one out to Babestation. Babe station? Pffffttt. That's for ten year olds at sleepovers to discover their first taste of sexual attraction! I'm more of a Hub guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Just now, BurtonRam7 said: Babe station? Pffffttt. That's for ten year olds at sleepovers to discover their first taste of sexual attraction! I'm more of a Hub guy. Hub eh ? Tell me more.... DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 26 minutes ago, BurtonRam7 said: Thanks for the comment. The only problem is that my revision is all on my iPad (our school gives each student one), so it's really easy to just open a new tab and click on the forum. I know I should be able to resist the urge but it's quite addictive. Ooh, how posh! I get that would be more distracting, it's why I don't really get schools giving out iPads. I think the key is to do a couple of hours of focused revision rather than half a day where you keep getting distracted. Try to set up a timetable or something. Ultimately I wouldn't worry too much, I used to get distracted all the time (although more often than not it was the kind of distraction @EastHertsRam is talking about ). Also, as long as you feel confident, don't do too much "last minute" revision, it's much more helpful to have a regular sleep pattern and spend the time before the exam thinking about actual exam technique than stressing too much over the finer points of your notes. DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Who are you again? r4derby and RiddingsRam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 15 minutes ago, Boycie said: Who are you again? I would love to insult you but I'm afraid I wouldn't do as well as nature did. This is the slow build up to my eventual ban... Out of interest, which two mugs voted for the 3rd option? rynny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 51 minutes ago, reveldevil said: Yes, leave for the month, they'll be nothing much happening forum wise and it's too important for you to risk the distraction. In fact, I'd go one step further and get yourself banned for a month, just to help you focus. Ask @eddie if you need advice on the best way to go about it! Just piss Srg off. Anything will do - mention the weather, the fact that his skin is improving and that nobody would know that he caught Leprosy off a red squirrel on Brownsea Island, learn French, anything really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 39 minutes ago, BurtonRam7 said: I would love to insult you but I'm afraid I wouldn't do as well as nature did. This is the slow build up to my eventual ban... Out of interest, which two mugs voted for the 3rd option? It's three now... Almost seriously though, if you're lacking self-determination, you won't be that good student anyway so might as well just spend all your time here... DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwram1973 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 2 hours ago, BurtonRam7 said: Hey guys, I'm looking for some honest advice here. My first GCSE exam starts tomorrow and I'm working hard, but I find that I'm getting increasingly distracted by the forum. My exam results mean a lot to me as I have high ambitions for the future, so I'm just wondering whether you would recommend leaving the forum for the next month to avoid distraction. Leaving won't mean the end of my leisure time, and I find that I don't come on during my breaks but during periods where I should be revising, so it really isn't helping. It will be tough for me as I love to hear everybody's opinions on here but I'm leaning towards leaving for a month to focus on my studies (obviously if you really don't like me then you can vote for the 3rd option). I really value everyone's opinions on here, so a vote in the poll would be much appreciated. Thanks. Yep, bin the forum while you get your exams done. It's your future. The forum will still be here once you have done. I'm sure it'll do you good too, not having to read all the whining little girls posting crap because we haven't won the league by 50 points. Good luck Wolfie and DarkFruitsRam7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 When I was taking my GCSE's it was during the 2002 World cup, saw almost every game (got to see all of England's) and I didn't revise at all, figured that either I knew it or I didn't. Didn't do too bad in my exams came out with B's and C's. But then I remember lots of pointless things. Maybe I'm not the best to take advice from... DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Reward yourself with half an hour on the forum after you've done the required revision fella, exams will affect your whole life, do em as best you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 2 hours ago, BurtonRam7 said: Out of interest, which two mugs voted for the 3rd option? You raaaaaaaag? DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 If you fail your exams you could always open up an Internet forum? just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockholmRam Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 3 hours ago, BurtonRam7 said: Thanks for the comment. The only problem is that my revision is all on my iPad (our school gives each student one), so it's really easy to just open a new tab and click on the forum. I know I should be able to resist the urge but it's quite addictive. On iPad....iiiiiiii bleedin Pad... In Eddie and Utch day you would be lucky to get a piece of slate and have to share a nub of chalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 All right then ladies and gents, I've taken your advice and looked at the polls. Whilst I like the suggestions of reading the forum to unwind, the temptation to browse whilst revising would still be present, therefore I think I will get myself banned (for a month if possible). I've enjoyed my time here on the forum, I'll miss you all terribly. I hereby instruct @David, @Boycie, @Srg, @eddie and all mods and members to go **** themselves. Thanks for all the good luck messages and I'll see you in a month. Wolfie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, BurtonRam7 said: All right then ladies and gents, I've taken your advice and looked at the polls. Whilst I like the suggestions of reading the forum to unwind, the temptation to browse whilst revising would still be present, therefore I think I will get myself banned (for a month if possible). I've enjoyed my time here on the forum, I'll miss you all terribly. I hereby instruct @David, @Boycie, @Srg, @eddie and all mods and members to go **** themselves. Thanks for all the good luck messages and I'll see you in a month. Permanent ban for that. DarkFruitsRam7, froggg, Rammeister and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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