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huesmann

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Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: Insane3D
P & N used to be a decent forum with valid discussion of touchy topics, but it was mostly unregulated. As a result, name calling and personal attacks became the norm for every post, and it devolved into two camps that would try to "win" threads...

sounds like Lord of the Flies ;)
KILL THE PIG! KILL THE PIG!

:D
 

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Lifer
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(and all the flamers who just trolled political threads have finally been coralled)
 

Parrotheader

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Originally posted by: ChooChooChooseMe
I remember hearing stories about a time when there was NO P&N forum...


Those were scary (and annoying) days. Every other thread was flamebait and/or turned into flamefests.

Edit: Now it's every third thread. ;)
 

Red Dawn

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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

 

GTaudiophile

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

How much more pleasant do you think P&N would be if you IP banned those six?

100% better?
 

MrChad

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
You have different typew of idiocy. The type thge is in P&N which partisan and the type that is in OT which is extremely juvenile (just search for all of the OP's threads and posts if you want a good example). You have Red Asses in P&N and Dumb Asses in OT.

That sounds about right.
 

Hammer

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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

How much more pleasant do you think P&N would be if you IP banned those six?

100% better?

i would support that 100%

 

jman19

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

Absolutely, if you're going to mention the most outspoken liberals in P&N then you have to mention zealots like Crimson, Rip (the worst by far) and CSG.
 

brigden

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Originally posted by: jman19
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

Absolutely, if you're going to mention the most outspoken liberals in P&N then you have to mention zealots like Crimson, Rip (the worst by far) and CSG.

I'm not taking sides, but how could you possibly think it fair to ban a group of individuals based on their political and dogmatic perspectives?
 

Red Dawn

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Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: jman19
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

Absolutely, if you're going to mention the most outspoken liberals in P&N then you have to mention zealots like Crimson, Rip (the worst by far) and CSG.

I'm not taking sides, but how could you possibly think it fair to ban a group of individuals based on their political and dogmatic perspectives?
I didn't say that, I just stated that if you want to avoid a pissing match avoid those members.
 

Spike

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I find P & N a strange place. I, like Skoorb, dabble there every once in a while but don't get drawn into their petty bickering. I am much more a general hardware, video, OT guy

-spike
 

CADsortaGUY

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Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: jman19
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

Absolutely, if you're going to mention the most outspoken liberals in P&N then you have to mention zealots like Crimson, Rip (the worst by far) and CSG.

I'm not taking sides, but how could you possibly think it fair to ban a group of individuals based on their political and dogmatic perspectives?

Because he, like others, can't seem to handle those who have strong logical opinions on issues. Most like to muddle in the middle(or atleast claim to be moderate to avoid confrontation) instead of having conviction. One could also take note that opposing those on the far end of the spectrum does not make one a zealot.

That little "list" is about 30 names short by apparent standards used to pick the six. But hey whatever helps you get through the day...

CsG
 

EatSpam

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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are three main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot

No way. My list of P&N people to avoid is:

Riprorin
CADSortaGUY
Crimson
 

EatSpam

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May 1, 2005
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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are six main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot
Crimson
Riprorin
CADsortaGUY
Fixed for the truth

How much more pleasant do you think P&N would be if you IP banned those six?

100% better?

There'd be no P&N.
 

Miramonti

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Aug 26, 2000
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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When it comes to P&N, there are three main names to avoid:

Conjur
Dmcowen674
Steeplerot

Put Riprorin on top of any lists. His religious myopia and cardboard personality can have anyone hating all christians before the pageload is finished on one of his threads.

/Edit: Nothing wrong with conjur either...you must just be looking to flame someone who you don't agree with. Well take it to P&N then! ;)
 

Choralone

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Originally posted by: Insane3D
P & N used to be a decent forum with valid discussion of touchy topics, but it was mostly unregulated. As a result, name calling and personal attacks became the norm for every post, and it devolved into two camps that would try to "win" threads...

I think you just described what the political system in the US was and unfortunately is now. :cookie: Doesn't surprised me one bit that P&N is EXACTLY the same way.
 

Hayabusa Rider

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I post there now and again, but the truth of the matter is that it along with OT is microcosim of America. You have those who really don't care much either way (OT) and those who are ignorant and proud of it (many P&N members).


Of course you can find interested people in OT, and people who can think and control their testosterone most days in P&N.

As to why many don't post here? I suspect that the YAGTs hold little interest for them.
 

kogase

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Originally posted by: Hayabusa Rider
As to why many don't post here? I suspect that the YAGTs hold little interest for them.

Holy bullseye Batman! Add cars to that list. And silly intraweb pictures. And threads devoted to quoting movies. And the fact that I am not funny.

So... I stay in PN most of the time.