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meltdown75

Lifer
Nov 17, 2004
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you should just have mods tag babe threads. then the nancies getting their panties in a bunch can just choose not to enter the thread.

it's not like it would have images embedded anyway.

much ado about nothing.

everyone cry more.
 

Pliablemoose

Lifer
Oct 11, 1999
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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

As a connoisseur of underground porcine erotica, I find your selected photograph bland and berefit of the appropriate visual cues to perform as muse to stimulate creativity.

If I am to wear a smoking jacket, I prefer Parisienne cigarettes kind sir.

 

paekiss

Junior Member
Dec 27, 2008
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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
 

BigJ

Lifer
Nov 18, 2001
21,330
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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

Apparently we're not doing our job if you still joined.
 

waggy

No Lifer
Dec 14, 2000
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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.


a bit biased? hahahah oh man thanks. havent had sucha good laugh since my snowman thread.

"Change of Culture" part 2?

 

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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982
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In reality, this is probably just the first step in completely eliminating babe threads altogether.

God bless the Politically Correct United Corporate States of America...
 

MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
45,885
66
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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.
 

alkemyst

No Lifer
Feb 13, 2001
83,769
19
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I will agree out of the forums I frequent this one has more moderator bias than any other. Plus the whole strike system (x number of vacations = ban) makes it easy for impartial mods to silence others.

I like the forums mostly because they are work-safe. I don't like the randomness rules are applied though, one dude can call everyone an asshole day in and day out....another does this once and it's goodbye for a week.

I do know this forum has majorly declined in popularity from it's heyday, where much lesser forums (at the time) have moved beyond.
 

Nik

Lifer
Jun 5, 2006
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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 :p), 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.
 

JJChicken

Diamond Member
Apr 9, 2007
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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

snip

You've completely misunderstood what dave is talking about in this case. Go to P&N and you'll find out.
 

Nik

Lifer
Jun 5, 2006
16,101
3
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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

snip

You've completely misunderstood what dave is talking about in this case. Go to P&N and you'll find out.

Oh sorry. I stay the hell out of that crap chute so I don't know what's going on over there :p
 

dmcowen674

No Lifer
Oct 13, 1999
54,889
47
91
www.alienbabeltech.com
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

snip

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.
 

Nik

Lifer
Jun 5, 2006
16,101
3
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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

snip

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.

I'm an anonymous coward? :confused: 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.

:) Whatever you say, Dave. Whatever you say.
 

dmcowen674

No Lifer
Oct 13, 1999
54,889
47
91
www.alienbabeltech.com
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? :confused: 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?
 

Nik

Lifer
Jun 5, 2006
16,101
3
56
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? :confused: 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?

click me
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
61,504
12
56
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

snip

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.

you really take this place too seriously.
 

dmcowen674

No Lifer
Oct 13, 1999
54,889
47
91
www.alienbabeltech.com
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?
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
61,504
12
56
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?

wow... that's a new one. :laugh:

i am speaking sincerely when i say you get too worked up over this place. it is an internet messageboard. you look like a fool with all your carrying on about it.
 

waggy

No Lifer
Dec 14, 2000
68,143
10
81
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 :p), 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.


i love how we are to talk to Derek about problems. great idea! lets have someone who is NEVER on and does not give a shit be in charge and be the one for relations between mods/users.

and what the fuck is this anonymous coward crap? i used to half way understand what cowen was talking about sometimes. i think he finally went off the deep end.

i would also love for off-topic go back to being one big forum. it was great having the miss of all diffrent threads.


Also i asked my wife why she does not post here more. i asked if it was the fact it was 95% male and perverted. she laughed at the idea. she said its not that we are male, perverted (she can be far worse then what we see here) or babe threads. its the fact that most of the crap we talk about bores the crap out of her. she did not understand why the "will the plane takeoff" thread was so damn popular or why we can have threads about some fo the stuff.
 

waggy

No Lifer
Dec 14, 2000
68,143
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Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: waggy
Also i asked my wife ...

So does she think the plane will take off or not? :D

she looked at me like i was a retard. she said "only a idiot thinks it won't take off" than asked if i really thought we would ever face the situation. lol
 

olds

Elite Member
Mar 3, 2000
50,122
778
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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.
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.
Of course I'd just nuke those people but that's not touchie/feely enough for these forums.