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....I'm not sure if I can name more than a dozen CONSISTENTLY abrasive posters.You need a LIST.
Was there not a slice of pie with a real listing on it?
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Hmmm...maybe we could annex an old, unused forum. I can't imagine RGP Superstar 2009 receives any real traffic. Or Dungeon magazine...I say we invade Website Feedback. This can be our beach head.Hmmm...
To make this plan work, we'll need some straterdgy. Website Feedback is the only section the PMG and Ross read - mostly because they like to laugh at us when we stumble into the traps they set - so I think that's too dangerous.
However, in order to keep our efforts in this new annexed forum hidden, we should flag a bunch of the gamer connection posts as being in the wrong forum to distract Paizo.
P.S. I call dibs on being the Jr. Lord President of this new territory.
I was already flagging the gamer connection stuff, I'm pretty sure this isn't supposed to be a dating site. :P
Starts list with Aberzombie at the top. ;P....I'm not sure if I can name more than a dozen CONSISTENTLY abrasive posters.You need a LIST.
That link is worse than a RickRoll.
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Emperor7 wrote:
....I'm not sure if I can name more than a dozen CONSISTENTLY abrasive posters.
Aberzombie wrote:
You need a LIST.It'd be rude to make a list of the names of the trolls that tend to get on the nerves of the others in the OTD. However, the first letters of their names I don't think would be inappropriate.
S......
B......
K......
L......
Z......Not too hard to figure it out if you think about it.
Dang! Sharoth is at the top of the list? I mean, it can't be Sebastian or Studpuffin...
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Dang! Sharoth is at the top of the list? I mean, it can't be Sebastian or Studpuffin...Emperor7 wrote:
....I'm not sure if I can name more than a dozen CONSISTENTLY abrasive posters.
Aberzombie wrote:
You need a LIST.It'd be rude to make a list of the names of the trolls that tend to get on the nerves of the others in the OTD. However, the first letters of their names I don't think would be inappropriate.
S......
B......
K......
L......
Z......Not too hard to figure it out if you think about it.
Well, maybe Sebastian...
Here's an idea: what if instead of adding a "Serious Business" section, they added a "Silliness" section? That would not be an endorsement by Paizo of anything other than silliness (which is probably in some sort of mission statement anyway).
This way, people wanting substantive discussions don't have to wade through long threads about poodles, hillbillies, and the word "mine". Just like with the word games, sectioning off the silliness would fit right in with the way the boards are laid out, and the end result would be the same as Heathy's proposal.
THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS!
+1+1+1+1vorpal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EPIC f@@#ING WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUZZAH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Epic +2
Yeah that works for me. I don't really care if the silly threads remain in the OTD. At least if they were in their own subforum I could keep the OTD shut without pining for my favorite silly threads. Then all the debaters could have their 'off-topic discussions' all to themselves. I'm sure it would work for both sides of the issue.
Now, what to call the new subforum?
- The Looney Bin
- Smurfs and friends
- Off The Wall Topics
- FAWTLyville
- Kraazy Korner
Hmm, lots of fun could be had. So how about it Vic? Help some of your long-term board members out?
Well we keep hearing how you don't know how to use the phone.:)Eh. I seem to have problems conveying what I mean over the internet. I prefer talking in person. =3I didn't think you were, but I've got your meaning now.No no, I meant with that way of looking at it aren't those sections "off topic" (like as in not talking about gamming not literally under OTD), anyway my point was pro having a sub form or a form by its self.Well with that way of looking at it isnt TV, Comic, Music, and Book sections OTD? I mean if they have sections what does it hurt to have a "Humanities" (or something) form where you can "discuss" that sort of thing.Actually, no. OTD, unlike other forums, has no subforums. Hence the request to have a Serious Discussions subforum.
I did say in person. =3
P.S. I call dibs on being the Jr. Lord President of this new territory.
You steppin' on my toes, son?
Bella Sara Charter Superscriber
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P.S. I call dibs on being the Jr. Lord President of this new territory.You steppin' on my toes, son?
No sir, Mr. Vice President, Jr. Lord President is an entirely different position. Your job entails making incorrect statements and other political gaffes. I'm in charge of sex scandals and bribe taking.
Which reminds me, that scar looks hot. And you owe me $20.
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P.S. I call dibs on being the Jr. Lord President of this new territory.Fine by me, as long as I get to be head of the Secret Police.
Or is that the Secret Ninja Death Squad?
Doesn't matter to me, just so long as you understand you are compensated by the number of murders you commit on behalf of the state.
I did say in person. =3Well we keep hearing how you don't know how to use the phone.:)Eh. I seem to have problems conveying what I mean over the internet. I prefer talking in person. =3I didn't think you were, but I've got your meaning now.No no, I meant with that way of looking at it aren't those sections "off topic" (like as in not talking about gamming not literally under OTD), anyway my point was pro having a sub form or a form by its self.Well with that way of looking at it isnt TV, Comic, Music, and Book sections OTD? I mean if they have sections what does it hurt to have a "Humanities" (or something) form where you can "discuss" that sort of thing.Actually, no. OTD, unlike other forums, has no subforums. Hence the request to have a Serious Discussions subforum.
She's a lot better on phone than in writing. While I need some face time, I'd settle for phone at this point...
So how about it Vic? Help some of your long-term board members out?
Pardon me, Vic, but could you spare a new forum for some fellow Paizocans who're down on their luck?
P.S. I call dibs on being the Jr. Lord President of this new territory.You steppin' on my toes, son?No sir, Mr. Vice President, Jr. Lord President is an entirely different position. Your job entails making incorrect statements and other political gaffes. I'm in charge of sex scandals and bribe taking.
Which reminds me, that scar looks hot. And you owe me $20.
::Squints::
I remember you...
Emperor7 wrote:
....I'm not sure if I can name more than a dozen CONSISTENTLY abrasive posters.
Aberzombie wrote:
You need a LIST.It'd be rude to make a list of the names of the trolls that tend to get on the nerves of the others in the OTD. However, the first letters of their names I don't think would be inappropriate.
S......
B......
K......
L......
Z......Not too hard to figure it out if you think about it.
1. Because everyone will definitely the the same people on their list. Which leads to:
2. You forgot G......3. Finally, this list was a great idea. :/
Dang! Sharoth is at the top of the list? I mean, it can't be Sebastian or Studpuffin...Well, maybe Sebastian...If it were Sharoth, it'd be listed as
~S.....
I'm my own list.
Gary couldn't bring himself to type the tilde.
You're your own list because you're so impactful. Like bowels...
Emperor7 wrote:
....I'm not sure if I can name more than a dozen CONSISTENTLY abrasive posters.
Aberzombie wrote:
You need a LIST.It'd be rude to make a list of the names of the trolls that tend to get on the nerves of the others in the OTD. However, the first letters of their names I don't think would be inappropriate.
S......
B......
K......
L......
Z......Not too hard to figure it out if you think about it.
1. Because everyone will definitely the the same people on their list. Which leads to:
2. You forgot G......
3. Finally, this list was a great idea. :/
Hey, don't put Gentlegiant onto that list. I thought it was good idea too. Thanks! ;)
Hey, don't put Gentlegiant onto that list. I thought it was good idea too. Thanks! ;)
There is at least one person who openly admits trolling, but does not appear on your list. Probably because you generally share his opinions.
On the other hand, one of the people I suspect you have on your list is, in my opinion at least, amazingly and ceaselessly patient in the face of staggering (and willful) ignorance.
All I was suggesting is that your list could probably be shortened to "the other guy."
P.S. I call dibs on being the Jr. Lord President of this new territory.You steppin' on my toes, son?No sir, Mr. Vice President, Jr. Lord President is an entirely different position. Your job entails making incorrect statements and other political gaffes. I'm in charge of sex scandals and bribe taking.
Which reminds me, that scar looks hot. And you owe me $20.
Funny, I thought my job was to be the power behind the throne and shoot people who annoy me after inviting them to go "hunting".
I thought this thread was about trying to get a new messageboard section.
Stay-on-tar-get...
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Let's all take a deep breath not get drawn into anything other than what the thread is about. Most of us have engaged in trollish behaviour in the past even if we don't consider ourselves full-time trolls, or reformed trolls, or whatever, so name-calling doesn't really prove anything. And +1 to the original idea, though I suggest the title of forum should be "Unrestrained Jackernapery".
Let's all take a deep breath not get drawn into anything other than what the thread is about. Most of us have engaged in trollish behaviour in the past even if we don't consider ourselves full-time trolls, or reformed trolls, or whatever, so name-calling doesn't really prove anything. And +1 to the original idea, though I suggest the title of forum should be "Unrestrained Jackernapery".
Oooo...Jackanapery UNLEASHED!
I apologise for adding silliness to an otherwuise serious thread, but I've finally found the picture that first sprung to mind when I saw the thread title.
Flag! FLAG!!!
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Patrick has a point.
We have two diametrically opposed types of threads in OTD: The "silly, wanting to unwind and hang out" threads (let's call that chocolate), and the "somehow, we're going to solve world crises on a gaming messageboard" threads (we'll call this peanut butter). Unfortunately, it means the chocolate will get into the peanut butter, and vice versa. For some people, that's unpleasant.
Contrary to what's been posited by some, I don't think anyone is calling for a curtailment on posting political, religious, and other potentially inflammatory threads (realistically, anytime you bring up a subject like that, it's potentially inflammatory). They're just asking that the peanut butter jar be kept away from the chocolate bars.
(The preceding post was not made under the influence of alcohol or any sort of drugs. YMMV.)
Actually, I would strongly approve labeling some topics as strictly verboten. This is a gaming forum. If something can't be discussed nicely, maybe it just shouldn't be discussed.
I don't mind topics that can be handled maturely, but some people just can't help themselves. Hell, with effort the last Pope thread managed a couple pages of relatively civil discussion about two very different ideas, then someone had to post what morons Christians are for their beliefs and things went south pretty damn fast.
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Funny, I thought my job was to be the power behind the throne and shoot people who annoy me after inviting them to go "hunting".
No such luck. Your Vice President position is a Dan Quayle/Joe Biden position, not a Darth Cheney type position.
Mairkurion is the true power behind the throne, largely through his use of plant-based dopplegangers.
Removed some posts. Please keep it civil.
Funny, I thought my job was to be the power behind the throne and shoot people who annoy me after inviting them to go "hunting".No such luck. Your Vice President position is a Dan Quayle/Joe Biden position, not a Darth Cheney type position.
Mairkurion is the true power behind the throne, largely through his use of plant-based dopplegangers.
But I can spell "potato" and know what the duties of the Vice President are according to the Constitution. And I've never plagiarized. And I don't care about Murphy Brown.
But I do like shooting people on hunting trips.
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Bella Sara Charter Superscriber
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But I can spell "potato" and know what the duties of the Vice President are according to the Constitution.
Including maintaining the space-time continuum?
And I've never plagiarized. And I don't care about Murphy Brown.
But I do like shooting people on hunting trips.
:/
We can accomodate the shooting people on hunting trips thing. That's an American right we all share.
I thought this thread was about trying to get a new messageboard section.Stay-on-tar-get...
It's a hard thing to do sometimes. =3
It's a hard thing to do sometimes. =3I thought this thread was about trying to get a new messageboard section.Stay-on-tar-get...
Cell phones are a GREAT way of staying on target.
Cell phones are a GREAT way of staying on target.It's a hard thing to do sometimes. =3I thought this thread was about trying to get a new messageboard section.Stay-on-tar-get...
Translation - Damn it, girl! Call your father! ;)
Actually, I would strongly approve labeling some topics as strictly verboten. This is a gaming forum. If something can't be discussed nicely, maybe it just shouldn't be discussed.
I don't mind topics that can be handled maturely, but some people just can't help themselves. Hell, with effort the last Pope thread managed a couple pages of relatively civil discussion about two very different ideas, then someone had to post what morons Christians are for their beliefs and things went south pretty damn fast.
I think any open debate on a sensitive RL topic is going to 'go south' real quick. That being said, I don't think we have to ban the subjects, as there are people who enjoy the thrill of Internet sparring. If there was a way to close down these threads from sight, it would just be a little easier for those of us who want nothing to do with them. Just as we can shut down Superstar 2011, 4e, or the Words of Power playtest if the threads there annoy us.