It's FReeper Lore.
"Another one is "Am I logged on?" or "Are you logged on?" The first was someones vanity one time to see if they could post. The answer was obvious and he caught a ration. Now, if someone starts with the inane statements they are asked if they are logged on."
Pre-dates me, and I've been here a while.
Don’t forget, is your Computer plugged in?
The obvious answer is, I can’t tell, it’s dark outside and the lights aren’t working.
Maybe you were in the shower at the time. Or you got stuned by a Bieber like device.
I lurked for a LONG time before I signed up.