So I hear this is a good place for those who are fed up with the idiocy of the GB

[Guest]

Is that true?

When I first came to Lit, I used to post only on the poetry board. Then I discovered the General Board (GB), and I thought, "Wow, what a great place to join in political discussions!" While I did notice a lot of bigotry on the GB back when I first started posting on it, it seems that lately the number of bigots there has grown (either that, or they're much more vocal now). I used to enjoy posting there, but now it seems the majority of people who post there are looking for conflict, and if they can't find any, they will try their darned to create some. And the level of racism, sexism, and any other -ism you can think of seems to be at an all time high.

So... a friend of mine (Cloudy) suggested I come here. She said this is a good alternative to the GB, as the people here are much less hateful.

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Is that true?

When I first came to Lit, I used to post only on the poetry board. Then I discovered the General Board (GB), and I thought, "Wow, what a great place to join in political discussions!" While I did notice a lot of bigotry on the GB back when I first started posting on it, it seems that lately the number of bigots there has grown (either that, or they're much more vocal now). I used to enjoy posting there, but now it seems the majority of people who post there are looking for conflict, and if they can't find any, they will try their darned to create some. And the level of racism, sexism, and any other -ism you can think of seems to be at an all time high.

So... a friend of mine (Cloudy) suggested I come here. She said this is a good alternative to the GB, as the people here are much less hateful.

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

We have our trolls here, as well, and now and then a Gber tries to invade and is pretty much ignored. Yes, this is most likely the best alternative to the GB. And no, we're not as arrogant -- scratch that. We're a different kind of arrogant than they. That's better.

We have -ism's, and other flaws here, but we can live with each other, it seems. Most of us, most of the time.

If you want called a "fuckwad" or a "ass-licking mother fuckin' gob swallower" we can probably ablige, if you ask nicely, however. We wouldn't want you to get homesick.

Do I go there? At times. I post fairly often on the "What song are you jammin to...?" thread. I know a guy from the RP board that goes there, though I don't post with him much now. There are a few vestiges of decency there, but staying here, where I think I belong, will always be like home on the net.

And politics... well, it's more civil... at times.

Q_C

 

[impressive]

Is that true?

When I first came to Lit, I used to post only on the poetry board. Then I discovered the General Board (GB), and I thought, "Wow, what a great place to join in political discussions!" While I did notice a lot of bigotry on the GB back when I first started posting on it, it seems that lately the number of bigots there has grown (either that, or they're much more vocal now). I used to enjoy posting there, but now it seems the majority of people who post there are looking for conflict, and if they can't find any, they will try their darned to create some. And the level of racism, sexism, and any other -ism you can think of seems to be at an all time high.

So... a friend of mine (Cloudy) suggested I come here. She said this is a good alternative to the GB, as the people here are much less hateful.

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

I peeked in the GB once. It reminded me of a high-traffic rest stop bathroom.


Welcome to the AH.

 

[cloudy]

Is that true?

When I first came to Lit, I used to post only on the poetry board. Then I discovered the General Board (GB), and I thought, "Wow, what a great place to join in political discussions!" While I did notice a lot of bigotry on the GB back when I first started posting on it, it seems that lately the number of bigots there has grown (either that, or they're much more vocal now). I used to enjoy posting there, but now it seems the majority of people who post there are looking for conflict, and if they can't find any, they will try their darned to create some. And the level of racism, sexism, and any other -ism you can think of seems to be at an all time high.

So... a friend of mine (Cloudy) suggested I come here. She said this is a good alternative to the GB, as the people here are much less hateful.

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

We argue here, too, but it's a tad more civil than the GB, I think. And, the intelligence displayed here beats the GB all to hell. You'll fit in perfectly - glad you're here.

 

[rgraham666]

Welcome Owera.

I have been to the GB. Once. Reminded me too much of the forum I fled from. Stayed away ever since.

We can get a bit heated here, when discussing politics. However with one noticeable exception, we never lose our respect for one another. We're usually willing to listen.

You'll also find this is a great place for emotional support. If you have a problem, you're going to be smothered with warm thoughts faster than you can believe.

Welcome again. Please make yourself comfortable. I'm sure you'll like it here.

 

[cloudy]

Oh, and Abstrusians is a great place for virtual coffee, or a virtual drink, or just a hug from Colly if you need it.

 

[English Lady]

Hello Owera and welcome to the AH

People are friendly here, we converse on many differing subjects andit tends to stay pretty nice.


Well...pretty we're a passionate bunch and it often shows on the debating threads.

but its a good place to be here. jump in and join the fun

 

[JamesSD]

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

There are a number of people on the general board who like to say things just to piss people off. More so than the others, it's a place where people take advantage of the relative anonymity of the internet.

I prefer the Author's Hangout, if for no other reason that it tends to be more "Lit" oriented. I do pop into the general board now and then, when the most recent thread that shows on the main page catches my eye, or when the AH grows stale. I don't mind visiting the General Board, but I wouldn't want to live there

 

[TheEarl]

Is that true?

When I first came to Lit, I used to post only on the poetry board. Then I discovered the General Board (GB), and I thought, "Wow, what a great place to join in political discussions!" While I did notice a lot of bigotry on the GB back when I first started posting on it, it seems that lately the number of bigots there has grown (either that, or they're much more vocal now). I used to enjoy posting there, but now it seems the majority of people who post there are looking for conflict, and if they can't find any, they will try their darned to create some. And the level of racism, sexism, and any other -ism you can think of seems to be at an all time high.

So... a friend of mine (Cloudy) suggested I come here. She said this is a good alternative to the GB, as the people here are much less hateful.

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

Hello Owera. I've read your work before; I think through a link in Cloudy's signature. Bloody good stuff.

I ventured into the GB myself a long while back, but retreated after having discussions with some of the, quite frankly alarming, people there. The debates in here are far less frequent, but you'll find them a hell of a lot more erudite and reasonable.

This place isn't perfect, but there are some good people here. I come back every time because of them. I hope to get to know you too.

The Earl

 

[lil_elvis]

Welcome to the AH Owera.

Any friend of Cloudy's gotta be okay.

*Hey folks - 6 stories and I cant' count that high many poems*

 

[cloudy]

Welcome to the AH Owera.

Any friend of Cloudy's gotta be okay.

*Hey folks - 6 stories and I cant' count that high many poems*

and they're damn good, too.

edited to add: I particularly like this one.

 

[lil_elvis]

and they're damn good, too.

So if she (?) came here sooner, there'd be more H's, given the more appreciative (cause weer arthors hear, dammit) audience

 

[cloudy]

So if she (?) came here sooner, there'd be more H's, given the more appreciative (cause weer arthors hear, dammit) audience

maybe so....see my edit in my previous post - I adore that poem.

 

[Guest]

 

[lil_elvis]

maybe so....see my edit in my previous post - I adore that poem.

I will give it a read - later, can't get my mind in the right plane for poetry while at work.

 

[Colleen Thomas]

Is that true?

When I first came to Lit, I used to post only on the poetry board. Then I discovered the General Board (GB), and I thought, "Wow, what a great place to join in political discussions!" While I did notice a lot of bigotry on the GB back when I first started posting on it, it seems that lately the number of bigots there has grown (either that, or they're much more vocal now). I used to enjoy posting there, but now it seems the majority of people who post there are looking for conflict, and if they can't find any, they will try their darned to create some. And the level of racism, sexism, and any other -ism you can think of seems to be at an all time high.

So... a friend of mine (Cloudy) suggested I come here. She said this is a good alternative to the GB, as the people here are much less hateful.

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

Welcome to the Ah

 

[CharleyH]

Is that true?

When I first came to Lit, I used to post only on the poetry board. Then I discovered the General Board (GB), and I thought, "Wow, what a great place to join in political discussions!" While I did notice a lot of bigotry on the GB back when I first started posting on it, it seems that lately the number of bigots there has grown (either that, or they're much more vocal now). I used to enjoy posting there, but now it seems the majority of people who post there are looking for conflict, and if they can't find any, they will try their darned to create some. And the level of racism, sexism, and any other -ism you can think of seems to be at an all time high.

So... a friend of mine (Cloudy) suggested I come here. She said this is a good alternative to the GB, as the people here are much less hateful.

What are your opinions? Would anyone here ever spend time on the GB? Why or why not? And what things do you like about this particular board?

I think every forum has it's character, I think every topic has its hatefuls. I believe that the GB was created for fun and general attitude and opinion. I think the AH was created for authors to talk about writing and raise authorly erotic and porn issues to be informative and helpful to writers. I believe the PB does the same for poets, the Gay for gay issues and the BDSM for BDSM issues or writing etc across the forums. I believe nothing is without it's "fun".

I have noticed though, a trend recently. The trend in my observation is more threads toward personal subjects and to American politics... across all forums, which is always good for discussion, but at the expense of alienation. Should not all be welcome and given the same opportunity? (much mor complicated, so I will leave this discussion to your interpretation.

However, is the AH a forum for your life? Is the GBLT a forum for getting laid? Is the BDSM a forum for assinine questions about your favourite colour?

Of course this is a tangent and has nothing to do with your original post, and so I wil put it this way:

You find prejudice everywhere, there are just more people posting on the GB than on the AH, so you don't notice it as much. It's still here, though.

 

[cantdog]

It moves slower here, but many times it could be GB. Most of the time, however, it resembles it not very much, and sometimes not at all. The non-GB side of the AH is a delightful place. It sits in the midrange between the frivolous and sappy (GB-like) and hateful-angry (GB-like). Writerly things aside, people talk here about the same things people talk about anywhere, but the features of the AH which set it apart are matters of style. There are some here who understand respect, and enough of them to affect the tone.

Welcome back. I remember seeing you post here a few times. You didn't have seven thousand posts and so many posted works then. It makes me glad to see you.

 

[sophia jane]

Welcome to the AH. We're mostly sane.

 

[lil_elvis]

Welcome to the AH. We're mostly sane.

I'm not most people.

 

[amicus]

Owera....welcome....

I cannot compare AH to much of anything else...as a forum, I have visited dozens and only continue to visit this one from time to time.

I find those who inhabit AH to be a distraction for me and a place to hone ideas and thoughts, both within and without literature and politics.

The unfortunate thing here, is that most are pretty much peas in a pod, politically, and not very interesting.

You rather foreshadow your arrival: "...The George W. Bush administration is "a toxic combination of God rhetoric, money, cronyism and severe moral hierarchy that poses a real threat of fascism for our nation." --Theodore Lowi, government professor, Cornell University
A socialist is a socialist by concern. A capitalist is a capitalist by convenience.
I dream about change..."

I suppose you would not have gone to the trouble to offer those quotes unless they reflected your own thoughts.

I am advocate Capitalism by intellectual choice, a choice that reflects individual human rights and dignity.

Most on this forum seem to be 'socialists' of one shade or another, who advocate human slavery and oppression for the benefit of the greater good and do not respect the individual.

Well..at least you know up front.


amicus...(the one they point to as the exception, to the general civil nature of the forum)

(some of my stories are cute though...)

 

[entitled]

Welcome to the AH. We're mostly sane.

Speak for yourself.

 

[sophia jane]

Speak for yourself.

Should I have said we're mostly insane?

I LOVE your av.

 

[entitled]

Should I have said we're mostly insane?

I LOVE your av.

It would have been closer to the truth.

i'm jealous of your av.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

I LOVE your av.

i'm jealous of your av.

I love both your AVs. Now, show me your titts.

Both of you.

Seriously.






























...please?



Q_C