Where do I post to discuss a particular topic?
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Wed, 02/19/2014 - 15:01
Where do I post to discuss a particular topic?
And not have the topic co-opted by someone who wants to derail the discussion?
And not be told that I'm somehow out of order for pointing out a reply is off topic to another member?
And where do I find the membership status hiearchy page so that I can know my place and not say anything that could possibly be construed as being contrary to any member of more priviledged status?
Why are you crying about that other thread for? All I said was that we should be able to post whatever we wanted to and that I thought your post was funny. Boo hoo.
Big meanie.
Off topic is a great place to post whatever...
Jones, look at the topic. It took <5 replies for the discussion about a new track to turn into a completely off topic hate fest. Zombie has a right to his opinion, I welcome it. If he feels the need to express it he should have started a new topic. Look at what we ended up with, a whole flurry of crap that no longer resembles the original subject.
You're an intelligent guy Jones. I'd love to hear your suggestions on how we can foster open and thoughtful dialogue about all topics, and permit those topics to continue to be discussed.
If any topic that's disagreed with can be coopted to the point that the original message is completely lost, then it basically amounts to fascism.
We are all involved in an activity that promotes competition, on a site that promotes camraderie and fellowship. We are all friends and rivals at the same time, and we're all just humans. Some folks are going to have bad days, some are actively looking for a fight, and we're always going to have trolls. We are all equal, and have no authority over the other guy. The only influence that you can exert over another person is in your words, which are incredibly powerful, and your personal commitment to the subject. Being a creative type of person, I can visualize a set of forum guidelines being created, partially adhered to, and ultimately abandoned. We have only one simple rule here: don't be a dick. It's as simple and effective as any rule or set of guidelines can be. Say your piece, own your words, and be accountable. I think that's both attainable and implementable, and about as close to balance as we can expect to get.
This! Hmmm Irascible. Cruel but good word use,I like it. Must be why your a head writer for 2o2p.
Irascible: 1 Easily made angry,irritable. 2 Showing anger.
Yeah I had to look it up...so. Plus it's a root word with Irritable and Irate,fitting. Oh and shut up fitzy,you stink!
To be honest nearly every thread that is posted here has managed to be dragged off topic at some point, even so there can be some meaningful discussion. Personally I've found that after getting a verbal slapping in some threads I take a breath and roll with the punches. There is nothing wrong with a little heated discussion every now and then as long as it doesn't degenerate to childish name calling.
To conclude I would say that as long as you get your point across it's all good.
+1 to Fitzy
Hmm, I never look at how long someone's been here. Maybe that's my charm out in the open forums...I have irritated a few old timers, not for lack of respect for tenure so much as disdain for that being said.
Fitzy's quite good at getting as good as he gives.
As for the " I don't like it" crapfest, it's really outlived it's ability to interest me and I side step it like a steaming pile of dogshit anymore.
Who can't turn a phrase?
If someone says something in a thread you're involved in, you can attack it like a mad dog, or step around it and keep walking. Simple really.
I am a longtime and permanent member of the "space wasting, off topic bastards club". Member since 1998,
I'm not MAD about anything,that would be ridiculous. I just think it's funny when people try to tell you that cant voice your opinion. I also dont care about tenure within the Clan,yeah I was here when it started so what. I told JCotter years ago that I had no interest in being a moderator in these forums I'm just here to have fun with the folks I raced with for years and get to know some of the new folks as well. As far as throwing jabs,some of us HAVE been around a long time and we are no stranger to calling each other names etc. which is why I threw that at Fitzy. He's a great guy that I dont get to hear from as much as I used to since he doesnt have a PS3 or XBone. Seems some take more offense about things that weren't directed at them then those it was aimed at. We are adults perfeclly capable of speaking up for ourselves. All in all we should stop going down this line of thought in our posting because it's just going to wind up as a big pile of shit that everyone will step in. Yeah I guess I started the whole thing by saying T10 is treating us like dumb consumers. If I offended your love for a game then I'm SORRY,with me I could care less what you say about a game you dislike that I may enjoy...you have a right to your opinion. You wont hear anymore from me about this whole subject,its dead and buried. I somehow suspect Jonsey will feel the need to express himself again though...
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OMG...is there a premium for her to deliver my stuff? Hell I qouted just to have twins.
who gives a shit, its not the boxs i want to open
Yes it is. (are lady parts not called boxes over there?)
But if she has more than one that would be interesting.
What boxes?
This thread does deliver!
Church - FAIL!
Fitzy - good advise but you're still a putz!
Can it, Sarcasmo.
Yes but where's Fitzy come in to it???
FAIL again Church...when he participated in the thread by posting a response?
Where's the soured milk!