Originally posted by: dNor
I think it's obvious that I disagree with this rule
Horse threads are still allowed.
Originally posted by: dNor
I think it's obvious that I disagree with this rule
Originally posted by: wwswimming
it's not like you're going to hear more intelligent commentary at a French cafe where everyone iis sitting around smoking Gitanes.
but we can still show pictures of Babe the Pig ~
http://www.dreamagic.com/roger/babe.gif
Another thing to consider,the overwhelming overall tone and complexion to these forums is one of hostile sarcasm that can quite off putting to potential new members. Many people probably scroll thru here and figure that if they want to argue with people or be insulted that they can do that in their real time lives and they decide to become members elsewhere.
Originally posted by: paekiss
Another thing to consider,the overwhelming overall tone and complexion to these forums is one of hostile sarcasm that can quite off putting to potential new members. Many people probably scroll thru here and figure that if they want to argue with people or be insulted that they can do that in their real time lives and they decide to become members elsewhere.
Yes
Originally posted by: MichaelD
"Change of Culture" anyone? :roll: I got my ass kicked back then when these forums were on the For Sale block. OH...was that my outside voice?
But they weren't sold...but their "soul" went away anyway.
I've been a regular contributor (i.e. sharing valuable information) and part-time neffer here since (see icon, left).
I've also been an active member on a few other forums, both computer, tech and non-tech related since about that same time (2001-ish).
If the forum is free and open to anyone, its' subject to the whims of the masses. Not saying that's RIGHT or CORRECT, but that's the way it is. There are many other forums that don't tolerate any tomfoolery. You either stomp on the dick or you don't. No waffling allowed.
If ATOT becomes a paid forum, I would expect two sub-forms: SFW and NSFW...AND very stringent enforcement b/t the two. NO second chances. How about a sticky at the top of both forums SHOWING "THIS will get you banned, this will not." Complete w/graphic examples of such threads. I.E. A spread-eagle picture of a hot 18-year old Russian chick wearing a schoolgirl skirt and in the other thread, a picture of an Intel motherboard.
Seriously. I'm a black and white person. In all the years I've been posting on AT, this has been a GRAY forum at the whim of the mods...who have been "a bit biased" at times.
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
It's pretty simple
They've let anonymous cowards take over
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
It's pretty simple
They've let anonymous cowards take over
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Originally posted by: Barack Obama
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
It's pretty simple
They've let anonymous cowards take over
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You've completely misunderstood what dave is talking about in this case. Go to P&N and you'll find out.
Originally posted by: Barack Obama
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
It's pretty simple
They've let anonymous cowards take over
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You've completely misunderstood what dave is talking about in this case. Go to P&N and you'll find out.
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Barack Obama
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
It's pretty simple
They've let anonymous cowards take over
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You've completely misunderstood what dave is talking about in this case. Go to P&N and you'll find out.
He is one of the anonymous cowards that has been allowed to take over.
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
He is one of the anonymous cowards that has been allowed to take over.
I'm an anonymous coward?I have taken over? I own the boards? SWEET!!
Well, since I apparently own the place, I decree that every thread must have some level of NSFW content.
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
He is one of the anonymous cowards that has been allowed to take over.
I'm an anonymous coward?I have taken over? I own the boards? SWEET!!
Well, since I apparently own the place, I decree that every thread must have some level of NSFW content.
You keep proving my point.
How old are you 10?
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Barack Obama
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
It's pretty simple
They've let anonymous cowards take over
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You've completely misunderstood what dave is talking about in this case. Go to P&N and you'll find out.
He is one of the anonymous cowards that has been allowed to take over.
His post proves my point perfectly and to boot he is openly bashing the operators of the board. Amazing
Might as well do away with requiring registering on the board at all.
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
He is one of the anonymous cowards that has been allowed to take over.
His post proves my point perfectly and to boot he is openly bashing the operators of the board. Amazing
Might as well do away with requiring registering on the board at all.
you really take this place too seriously.
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
He is one of the anonymous cowards that has been allowed to take over.
His post proves my point perfectly and to boot he is openly bashing the operators of the board. Amazing
Might as well do away with requiring registering on the board at all.
you really take this place too seriously.
44726 posts, perhaps a look in the mirror?
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
I used to think that you guys were BSing 3 years ago how the forums have changed, it is currently unbelievable how much these have changed, and for the worse.
It's pretty simple
They've let anonymous cowards take over
Actually it's the other way around. They started as anonymous and only a few of them were cowards. Now they're named and some of them have the biggest balls on the planet because the go around flagrantly breaking rules and flaunting that they can get away with doing whatever they want. The sad part is, they get away with it in the long run because the only people high enough on the food chain to be able to do anything about it are so high up that they don't have time to care about the forums and how they're used to beat the members over the head.
I don't think it's ever going to change. Considering that I've seen these forums steadily decline since I joined back in 8/2000 (maybe there's a direct correlation there, I dunno), the general consensus is that this place is getting worse and worse with every crank of the vice.
OT needs to be one big forum. Break up on-topic forums into their respective catagories, but leave off-topic one big melting pot of everything that's not computer-related. Babe threads and other NSFW content should be allowed, but should be able to be marked so that those who browse from work or other non-private places can still participate without fear. Offtopic.com has an awesome way to go about it. Simply mark the thread NSFW in the thread list. Boom, problem solved.
Originally posted by: waggy
Also i asked my wife ...
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: waggy
Also i asked my wife ...
So does she think the plane will take off or not?![]()
This is how I would do it. Only problem here is some people are too stupid (or contrary) to follow the rules and it ruins it for everyone else.Originally posted by: Nik
... Offtopic.com has an awesome way to go about it. Simply mark the thread NSFW in the thread list. Boom, problem solved.