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[PerkyT_T]

Hmmm.

GeneralissimoPManno, you've been hiding out too long...were you with Putin??

 

[Endless_Night]

I've totally been a negligent king. I've been too busy doing other kingly things like beheading fuckwits and getting my shoes shined. So, I'll try to be a better overlord.

So I'll clear my throat and ask a question. It's been so long, these questions may have been asked before. But question my authorit-eye and you'll go in the group of those who get beheaded, not the shoe shine group.

I was just reading a thread on the GB where people were totally ragging on someone. It was somewhat interesting to watch. My question is this...

When drama occurs, how far removed do you like to be? Do you just sit in and read it? Do you join in? Or do you shake your head and act like you are above it when secretly we all know you still like it? What are the odds you'll get involved in a heated discussion on here or throw fuel on the fire.

Back when I first joined Lit I was more likely to join in. In one case, I did, ahem, rather toss fuel on the fire. In that particular instance I only got called a “hurt butt” for my trouble. Of course it was a little hard to refute what I was saying in that particular instance, at least without underlining the point I was making.

These days, when I see the conversation is heading in a certain way, I generally just stop bothering to visit the thread. Once the usual suspects show up things tend to head down the same old path, and the drama bores, bores, bores, bores me.

 

[PerkyT_T]

Sooo...

What...or who... do you think has brought this recent ebb of PG fun & games??? Do you think it just natural or brought on by recent happenings throughout the PG?

 

[Lord Pmann]

To answer my question...

I don't often find myself in the drama, but I have occasionally jumped in a thread here or there. But, as it happens, there are certain fuckwits whose comments I cannot possibly ignore. Soooooooo, I feel the need to get involved. It's just so fun sometimes.

Like everyone, I do enjoy watching a good dramatic thread. I think if we all were honest, we would all admit it. And there are some really funny and clever people on this site, so it often makes for a good read. Also, some people here are so predictable. The thread to which I alluded in the original post, had just that. They basically predicted exactly what would happen. People behaved just how it was predicted. I was amazed!!!

 

[Lord Pmann]

Sooo...

What...or who... do you think has brought this recent ebb of PG fun & games??? Do you think it just natural or brought on by recent happenings throughout the PG?

I don't look at the PG at all, save this thread. I've been a nomadic poster. I started in the PG, moved to the HT and now I mostly reside in the GB. So, my response will be in light of that.

The PG is so fast moving that I think a lot of people miss stuff. However, there are some people who post a lot so I think they can drag the happenings into all kinds of threads. I don't know Ronster from Adam's cat, but I know all about him based on shit that has been posted in this thread or in others.

In the GB, when things get tense, everyone is super paranoid that every new person is an Alt. It's like fucking X Files level paranoia and it can seep through every fiber of the forum.

 

[PerkyT_T]

GeneralissimoPManno.

Next time there's an episode of How The Lit Turns, let me know.

And don't be hogging the poppycorn, either.

I like to see what's the what on some of those threads...it's good entertainment. Sometimes I might comment, not to be in the midst of it all, but to better understand it. 'Cause Imma all about understanding.

 

[MausAss]

I don't like to jump on the hate thread. If someone is an ass, I can say something, but not if everyone else is doing. Instead, I usually feel bad for the person, all alone against the playground. I just don't like it, even if the person may deserve it, but how can I be sure that he (or she) does.

Also, I don't see the need to say something bad about someone I hardly know and I don't want to read about it either. Well, not in every thread at least. I guess, as long as it's just in one thread, I can handle it. I have to admit, that I do read it, although, it sometimes leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I'm more likely to speak up for someone no one else, is speaking up for. I like to go against the stream, every now and then. I don't see how the recent drama made anything better, but I'm not sure if it changed anthing for the worse either. It just happened.

I'm all about that bass, by the way.

 

[SweetSam42]

I admit I'm a drama lurker. It's entertainment for me. I jumped in once, because the topic was one that really bothered me, and I had to say something. Otherwise, I just poke around and see what the fuss is about, keeping myself to myself.

 

[Lord Pmann]

GeneralissimoPManno.

Next time there's an episode of How The Lit Turns, let me know.

And don't be hogging the poppycorn, either.

I like to see what's the what on some of those threads...it's good entertainment. Sometimes I might comment, not to be in the midst of it all, but to better understand it. 'Cause Imma all about understanding.

My footprint on Lit is pretty tiny, so there's loads of drama that goes unnoticed by Generalissimo. But luckily I have friends who know that I think this shit is hilarious and keep me well informed. Like I said, it's so interesting to watch how these things unfold.

I've been in two arguments here that made for some dramatic threads. They were both with the same person. It was more of a situation where the other poster and I were such polar opposites that I could bite my tongue no more! There have been other little disagreements here and there, but not a big dramatic thread about it.

 

[Aquagal]

I never involve myself in any drama.

:halo:

 

[Lord Pmann]

I never involve myself in any drama.

:halo:

:bullshit:

 

[Paul_Chance]

It seems to me that there is a fairly high turnover here on Lit.

As a newcomer, what do/did you wish someone would have done to make Lit more inviting to you?

As an old timer, what do you think is/should be the proper Litiquette directed toward newcomers?

 

[SmileyGirl]

Be welcoming. Be mindful to involve them in the threads. It can be intimidating when you see people chatting on threads and your post is ignored, albeit by accident but acknowledge it when you notice.

 

[MaryanneB]

When I started on lit. I never thought about men posting as women or men having agendas. Too much Catholic school. I have let my inner cynic listen to things. I enjoy the fun and don't take much seriously but, on the other hand, I love the banter with friends who can't help thinking with their dick.......

 

[Leigh81]

Men posting as women & people having alts I'll never get my head around.
I try not to get involved in any drama but was a few weeks ago which is now in the past & I've moved on.

Whether someone is a newcomer or an old timer please take the time to read the persons profile before sending a pm.
If you send a pm please take the time & put something in your profile.

L

 

[dutchrain]

It seems to me that there is a fairly high turnover here on Lit.

As a newcomer, what do/did you wish someone would have done to make Lit more inviting to you?

As an old timer, what do you think is/should be the proper Litiquette directed toward newcomers?

Like FS said, be welcoming. And explain on the game-threads why their post was skipped, add an edit to your post and answer their question (or whatever) too, if the skip was due to your post popping up a tiny bit later than theirs. And explain them it is bad Litiquette to only respond to posts of (seemingly) hot women.

 

[PerkyT_T]

It seems to me that there is a fairly high turnover here on Lit.

As a newcomer, what do/did you wish someone would have done to make Lit more inviting to you?

As an old timer, what do you think is/should be the proper Litiquette directed toward newcomers?

It does make me laugh when I see some behavior on here...

FFS, treat people as you should treat yourself...with kindness & funnehs.

Also, why should your common courtesy on Lit be any different than in your RealWorld????

 

[may_I_please]

It seems to me that there is a fairly high turnover here on Lit.

As a newcomer, what do/did you wish someone would have done to make Lit more inviting to you?

As an old timer, what do you think is/should be the proper Litiquette directed toward newcomers?

I think we should strip them all naked and make them run laps

*nods*

 

[Paul_Chance]

It does make me laugh when I see some behavior on here...

FFS, treat people as you should treat yourself...with kindness & funnehs.

Also, why should your common courtesy on Lit be any different than in your RealWorld????

I think a person should be consistent in their courtesy, but folks are at various levels of courtesy - so for those at the lower levels, maybe bring it up a notch might be a good thing. (Leaps on his flying wish pony and circles the room.)

I'd be all for the naked laps, but given the age demographic here, that might be a pretty terrifying race to witness - things being, generally, lower as you get older!

 

[Lord Pmann]

I wish someone would've warned me how many people like Nickelback.

 

[NorthRockJohnson]

I wish someone would've warned me how many people like Nickelback.

Jesus, no shit. Lol

 

[Paul_Chance]

Let me segue off the troubles of our August King...

You're in that getting to know you phase...and the topic turns to music. You realize, tragically, that your new acquaintance/friend/potential lover has a thing for music you HATE (drooling, madness inducing hate).

How will you proceed?

How should you proceed?

 

[may_I_please]

I wish someone would've warned me how many people like Nickelback.

Don't be afeard Mann-o-p, you can still be I'm charge of their fan club

 

[SmileyGirl]

Let me segue off the troubles of our August King...

You're in that getting to know you phase...and the topic turns to music. You realize, tragically, that your new acquaintance/friend/potential lover has a thing for music you HATE (drooling, madness inducing hate).

How will you proceed?

How should you proceed?

Remind yourself that the Pmann was in the front row seat watching TayTay sing!!!
So me liking Nickelback and FOB ain't that bad ahaha!!

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[jackflash81]

Let me segue off the troubles of our August King...

You're in that getting to know you phase...and the topic turns to music. You realize, tragically, that your new acquaintance/friend/potential lover has a thing for music you HATE (drooling, madness inducing hate).

How will you proceed?

How should you proceed?

I think to not proceed on the basis of musical taste would be a little unfair, depening on other factors of course. If everything else was great, then carry on!

However, if their liking of One Direction was the straw that broke the camels back...and it would be quite a straw, then so be it. Its not meant to be.

You could give yourself the challenge of a new musical education to the person, or take delight in the fact you like some different things, and let them out occassionally to indulge themselves in music that isn't quite your taste.