Originally posted by: tami
parody threads = :thumbsdown:
it's understandable why a lot of good folks leave the forum.
i'm not pointing any fingers, especially not to the subject of this thread, but i do think that any parody threads started by anyone are pathetic attempts at humor and are annoying. originality is a nice thing, so people should use their minds and start useful new threads.
Sure, the clever:sucky parody thread ratio is 1:10 at best, but the good ones are worth all the bad ones.
I swear, it's like attempting to be funny is a taboo around here.
I suggest a new forum: The Boring Forum. Only serious discussions allowed. the :| :laugh: and

emoticons are banned.
I agree that people who post 50 parody threads in 50 minutes should get a length vacation. I agree that if it gets out of hand, a week ban may be deserving for someone who posts the 73rd uncreative parody of a thread. But COME ON!
Oh, and BTW, SoAN isn't that bad. I've seen him make his share of useful posts. He may be a bit parody happy, but...big whoop, it seems like a warning is all he needed to tone it down.