I promised a rant, and I'm delivering on it. Folks, we've got a serious problem. This place is sucking hard. I'm pissed and I'm done being reasonable.
First, we are suffering from misapplication of the STFU principle, that's not saying it, it's doing it. Far too many people are posting just to post. On slashdot this is called "crapflooding". Trolls and just plain bored people are posting so much that it's like to make my head explode trying to find some real content in here. Say what you've got to say, and not what you don't. I've been just as guilty of this as the next guy lately, and I intend to work on that.
Second, we're way too mean. Have you noticed that you can't post anything without it getting crapped on in some useless manner? Just because our topic is admittedly nebulous doesn't mean you can't make statements about it. Even admitting that you don't know is subject to complaint. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. I know who and what I am, and no amount of flamage is going to change that.
Third, the trolls have taken over. (Some call them "Subgenii".) I hate to break it to you, but it's not your job to harass people into silence for the fun of it. I'm not going to play that game anymore. Are you trying to kill the board? What kind of sad shit is that? Look at all the old timers who have left for good. Look at the reasons why, and notice who's been responsible. Now realize who's been pwning this board.
Fourth, what's with all the politics? Take it elsewhere unless you've got a reason to post it here.
My plan is to ignore anything I don't like from here on in. I'm here by choice, and I'll experience it in the manner of my choosing as well. I hope I can convince the rest of you to do the same. Stop replying to crap. Don't even read stuff from the fuckwads you don't like. Fairly soon we'll see who's valuable here and who's not. (And if I turn out to be in the "not" crowd, I'll have the good grace to leave. You please do the same if it comes to it.)
I came here to read and post smart, fun, and philosophical stuff. And that includes "epigrams". Post all the laughing, pipe-smoking, dunce-cap-wearing smilies that you want, you will waste no more of my time. Go on, bitch and moan that you don't agree with this post and that I've got no right. Waaa, waaa.
So in conclusion, if you're a fucktard, go jump off a bridge somewhere. And if you're not one, help one do it.
Or kill me.
*SHITS ON YOUR POST*
(http://www.ambrosiasw.com/~andrew/funny/wheel-stfu.jpg)
GET A SENSE OF FUCKING HUMOR!
ITS CALLED WEEDING OUT THE WEAK!
*applause*
THANKS!
NOW STFU!
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamTHANKS!
NOW STFU!
You're the primary example of problem #1. Find something else to do when you're so goddamn bored.
HOW ABOUT I FOLLOW YOU AROUND AND KICK YOU SQUARE IN THE NUTS?
THAT SOUNDS LIKE FUN!
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamHOW ABOUT I FOLLOW YOU AROUND AND KICK YOU SQUARE IN THE NUTS?
THAT SOUNDS LIKE FUN!
Your jokes blow too. You got any more ALL-CAPS hissy-fits about your daily life to spam us with this weekend?
GO FUCK YOURSELF!
AND YES! YES I DO!
Anyway, Ataraxia, what I was trying to say before was, very good rant. Your skills are improving.
Quote from: ataraxia
My plan is to ignore anything I don't like from here on in.
I already do this big time. If something's not interesting to me, I wander off in search of something shinier. It's made this forum a whole lot more enjoyable.
SO YOU CAN'T READ THIS THEN?
Quote from: ataraxiaI promised a rant, and I'm delivering on it. Folks, we've got a serious problem. This place is sucking hard. I'm pissed and I'm done being reasonable.
Oh, no! Not THAT!
Quote from: ataraxiaFirst, we are suffering from misapplication of the STFU principle, that's not saying it, it's doing it. Far too many people are posting just to post.
Fuck you, dickhead? Who are you to tell people what counts as a "good post". We already have a board nanny, jackass.
Quote from: ataraxiaSecond, we're way too mean. Have you noticed that you can't post anything without it getting crapped on in some useless manner? Just because our topic is admittedly nebulous doesn't mean you can't make statements about it.
Weren't you just complaining about useless posts? Make up your fucking mind.
Quote from: ataraxiaThird, the trolls have taken over. (Some call them "Subgenii".) I hate to break it to you, but it's not your job to harass people into silence for the fun of it. I'm not going to play that game anymore. Are you trying to kill the board? What kind of sad shit is that? Look at all the old timers who have left for good. Look at the reasons why, and notice who's been responsible. Now realize who's been pwning this board.
Attn: Mister the Shithead: We've been here a lot longer than you. We took over 2 years ago. As for old timers, Horab, Hugh, Bella, Myself, Malaul, LMNO, RBG, and many more of us are still here...and we'll be here long after you are gone. Again, who the fuck are you to dictate who posts and how? Shove it up your ass.
Quote from: ataraxiaFourth, what's with all the politics? Take it elsewhere unless you've got a reason to post it here.
See previous answer, board Nazi.
Quote from: ataraxiaMy plan is to ignore anything I don't like from here on in.
Good. Maybe you won't whine so much.
Quote from: ataraxiaI came here to read and post smart, fun, and philosophical stuff.
More fool you, sucker. Take it to romperroom.com
Quote from: ataraxiaSo in conclusion, if you're a fucktard, go jump off a bridge somewhere. And if you're not one, help one do it.
Sure. Go stand by the edge.
Quote from: ataraxia
Or kill me.
Wow...a board Nazi, AND unoriginal.
Quote from: ataraxiaQuote from: Machine Grind DreamHOW ABOUT I FOLLOW YOU AROUND AND KICK YOU SQUARE IN THE NUTS?
THAT SOUNDS LIKE FUN!
Your jokes blow too. You got any more ALL-CAPS hissy-fits about your daily life to spam us with this weekend?
You got any W-bullshit to bore us with?
LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE BECAME UNPOPULAR WITH THE BOARD'S PROMINENT MISANTHROPE!
WOULD YOU LIKE A BLINDFOLD?
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamLOOKS LIKE SOMEONE BECAME UNPOPULAR WITH THE BOARD'S PROMINENT MISANTHROPE!
WOULD YOU LIKE A BLINDFOLD?
Nothing like a n00b complaining that the board has gone to hell. :lol:
Just wait until he learns the awful truth.
Quote from: ataraxiaI promised a rant, and I'm delivering on it. Folks, we've got a serious problem. This place is sucking hard. I'm pissed and I'm done being reasonable.
blah blah fuckety blah.
(stolen tagline which I knew would get me shit on hard even though that's what I'm whining about in the first place.)
(http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4526/quitwhining8zo.gif)
Quote from: East Coast HustleQuote from: ataraxiaI promised a rant, and I'm delivering on it. Folks, we've got a serious problem. This place is sucking hard. I'm pissed and I'm done being reasonable.
blah blah fuckety blah.
(stolen tagline which I knew would get me shit on hard even though that's what I'm whining about in the first place.)
Yeah, the little retard couldn't even think of his own schtick, and here he is complaining about there not being enough quality posts. :lol:
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamSO YOU CAN'T READ THIS THEN?
I didn't say you I ignored you. I just don't read some kinds of things. Like sports. If there's a thread about sports, I don't bother.
I FEEL HAPPY! AND NOT BECAUSE A MOD ISN'T IGNORING ME!
Quote from: SssBella, Oracle of DoomQuote from: Machine Grind DreamSO YOU CAN'T READ THIS THEN?
I didn't say you I ignored you. I just don't read some kinds of things. Like sports. If there's a thread about sports, I don't bother.
Yeah, I was going to ignore this insipid crap, until I saw that the little fucker stole my tagline.
What the hell did he think was going to happen?
Anyways, will any non-combatants please don their rain slickers, now? We don't want to get blood and guts all over your nice clothes.
TGRR,
Doesn't
want to do this, but sees the necessity.
Quote from: SssBella, Oracle of DoomQuote from: ataraxia
My plan is to ignore anything I don't like from here on in.
I already do this big time. If something's not interesting to me, I wander off in search of something shinier. It's made this forum a whole lot more enjoyable.
I used to read almost all the posts here, now I barely read half. It still makes me sad that so many people that were here when I started don't post anymore. OOooooohhhh, something shiney :shock: :twisted:
Wow, by ignoring mean stuff I made it through this thread really fast, thanks for the tip ataraxia :wink:
YOU ARE A FUCKING IDIOT AND YOUR ABUSE OF EMOTICONS AND LACK OF RESTRAINT IN MAKING STUPID FUCKING COMMENTS WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED!
Quote from: Eldora, Oracle of AlchemyWow, by ignoring mean stuff I made it through this thread really fast, thanks for the tip ataraxia :wink:
Attn: Machine Grind Dream.
I stand corrected. That WAS the correct targetting data, because - as always - someone has come down on the side of the board Nazis.
SOMEONE HAS TO FIGHT THEM!
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamSOMEONE HAS TO FIGHT THEM!
Naw...I was talking about Eldora. I should have figured she'd jump on the bandwagon, if someone came along telling people what was "proper" to post.
THIS IS THE "THEM" I REFER TO.
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamTHIS IS THE "THEM" I REFER TO.
Well, quit bullshitting, and get busy.
WE THINK SHE WOULD MAKE A FINE INTERROGATOR.
THERE ISN'T A TOWELHEAD ALIVE THAT WOULDN'T TELL US WHATEVER WE WANT TO KNOW TO GET HER TO SHUT UP.
MAYBE IF THOSE LIBERAL PUSSIES WOULDN'T GET SO FUCKING ANTSY EVERY TIME WE TORTURED SOMEONE!
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamMAYBE IF THOSE LIBERAL PUSSIES WOULDN'T GET SO FUCKING ANTSY EVERY TIME WE TORTURED SOMEONE!
Ataraxia is trying to organize a boycott.
Spam time, boys.
YOU MEAN LIKE THE ONE WHERE PRETTY MUCH THE ENTIRE BOARD COMPLETELY IGNORED ELDORA ORACLE OF INSIPID GHEYNESS?
I PREDICT A MASSIVE FAILURE, THREE PEOPLE IS NOT A BOYCOTT!
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamYOU MEAN LIKE THE ONE WHERE PRETTY MUCH THE ENTIRE BOARD COMPLETELY IGNORED ELDORA ORACLE OF INSIPID GHEYNESS?
I PREDICT A MASSIVE FAILURE, THREE PEOPLE IS NOT A BOYCOTT!
Still, he DID step.
Let's give him the Eric treatment (minus the pedo bit. or not.)
HE IS STARTING TO LOOK VERY ERIC IF YOU ASK ME.
giving him the Eric treatment would be appropriate, since he IS Eric.
I think he needs the bastinado.
8)
Quote from: Machine Grind DreamHE IS STARTING TO LOOK VERY ERIC IF YOU ASK ME.
There's one wat to find out. Someone could go to CEVK and have a little fun.
Quote from: ataraxiaFar too many people are posting just to post. On slashdot this is called "crapflooding". Trolls and just plain bored people are posting so much that it's like to make my head explode trying to find some real content in here. Say what you've got to say, and not what you don't. I've been just as guilty of this as the next guy lately, and I intend to work on that.
"Crapflooding", as you call it, is one of the main reasons this board has stuck around for so long. It gives the board, and it's members actual personalities, and attitudes. it
evolves. Take that away, and you take away the vital spark that keeps people coming back.
QuoteSecond, we're way too mean. Have you noticed that you can't post anything without it getting crapped on in some useless manner?
Not me. Perhaps you should read through my posts to find out why.
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Just because our topic is admittedly nebulous doesn't mean you can't make statements about it. Even admitting that you don't know is subject to complaint. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. I know who and what I am, and no amount of flamage is going to change that.
1. What topic? Discordianism? We make statements about it all the time. That guy over there is named "Hugh". Read his rants. Oh, and over there, is Verthaine.
2. "Admitting you don't know" is not the same as "trying to figure it out." If you post 1000 words questioning an aspect of discordianism, you tend to get kudos. If you post "OMG, pineal gland, Law of 5's, wow, what's up with the pentabarf?", you tend to get flamed.
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Fourth, what's with all the politics? Take it elsewhere unless you've got a reason to post it here.
I don't even know where to begin. My god, if you don't care about politics, you don't care about your own life.
QuoteI came here to read and post smart, fun, and philosophical stuff. And that includes "epigrams".
We're waiting...
I thought he meant "board politics" rather then the far more exciting real one.
Didn't sound that way to me...
I dunno, either way its academic now...
heh...
at least on this board, the party that's not in power has a spine and is fun to watch in action.
8)
party?
what party?
is there an open bar?
oh wait
there is an open bar!
bye
Quote from: East Coast Hustleheh...
at least on this board, the party that's not in power has a spine and is fun to watch in action.
8)
Lets face it, if that "party" ever ran, we'd either win the greatest landslide election ever, or be hung as a menace to humanity.
probably both.
8)
This is the correct object that is not a motorcycle.
this is the greatest board in internet history
all the other ones seem to have some sort of 'manners' or something
this place is off the hook
YOU WON'T THINK IT'S SO GREAT WHEN YOU FIND OUT THAT I'VE BEEN USING IT AS A TALENT POOL FOR DRAFTEES TO SEND ON SUICIDE MISSIONS IN THE SOUTHERN PHILLIPINES.
fuck
is that why i keep getting PMs about 'free vacations'?
YOU BET YOUR ASS IT IS, SPANKY.
AND LET'S NOT KID EACH OTHER. YOU'LL DO WHATEVER WE WANT YOU TO AS LONG AS WE KEEP PAYING FOR ALL THE BAR GIRLS WHEN YOU'RE IN ZAMBOANGA.
Hell yeah! Sign me up!
Oh Anorexia, you cute little faggot. Enrico doesn't care if you are Eric or not, all he knows is that you sound so cute when you get angry and try to stir up the hornet's nest.
Show Enrico your bum, Anorexia. He can tell if you've been figgled before if you just spread your cheeks a bit. He's sure you have been, but it's nice to know.
Eldora, you show me your bum too.
Roger, you too.
Everyone else can get bent. Excpet Fnordiscordia, who can take the pics, I have a tripod.
Your friend,
Enrico.
Quote from: AUTOEROTIC ASPHYXIATIONYOU WON'T THINK IT'S SO GREAT WHEN YOU FIND OUT THAT I'VE BEEN USING IT AS A TALENT POOL FOR DRAFTEES TO SEND ON SUICIDE MISSIONS IN THE SOUTHERN PHILLIPINES.
Dude, you lie to the little nancies. Some of them end up as machine oil.