"Thank You" Threads

[Whispersecret]

I'm starting to see new threads devoted entirely to thanking responders to a topic, which I think is unnecessary. Thanking them is great. Just do it in your post--the original one.

(This has been another unwarranted, yet amazingly brief, bit of advice from WS.)

 

[Weird Harold]

Originally posted by whispersecret:
I'm starting to see new threads devoted entirely to thanking responders to a topic, which I think is unnecessary. Thanking them is great. Just do it in your post--the original one.

I've noticed that most of these threads are started my unregistered or 'virgin class' posters. I think it's more a case of not knowing the mechanics of the BB than anything else. A click on the wrong Icon, and the topic is new, rather than a reply.

 

[Whispersecret]

<splutters> Geez. I'm turning into one of those old fogie posters, aren't I? Just slap me if I ever start complaining about "the good old days."

 

[Ambrosious]

<splutters> Geez. I'm turning into one of those old fogie posters, aren't I? Just slap me if I ever start complaining about "the good old days."

Still want us to?

 

[Guest]

Someone needs to.

 

[Guest]

Ok Ambrosious asked first, begin forming the line behind him.
Yes you may slap more than once but we feel the line will be long so you must go to the end of the line and wait for another turn so everyone has time for a first slap.

 

[Guest]

And waiting my turn.

 

[Guest]

Waiting

Waiting...

 

[Madame Pandora]

I know what you mean, Harold. I think a lot of it is not undertanding the protocol (or, what protocol there should be). I also think that some of it is also monkey-see-monkey do. I mean, if you're new to the boards and you see a dozen threads thanking someone for something silly, you might think it's the etiquette of the realm.

You know...okay, I have fallen into the habit of being harsh and sarcastic. I like a good debate, but once I'm being nothing but snide, I'm not debating anymore, and I knwo that. I know it's not friendly. So here is my attempt at finding out WHY all this is necessary in a place where there are several posters who have something interesting to say.

Maybe it's trite, but has it been tried to just ask WHY certain people feel the need to start all these threads that seem to have no purpose but to irritate other people?

I mean...we all like to be silly. I am as guilty of this as ANYONE. But, there are also serious threads here and I like to engage in serious issues too. When I have to flip back through pages to find a really good thread topic because the first page is full of stuff that could all pretty much have been consolitaded into a single thread, it is kinda irritating. Also I have often missed a good reply because it got scooted to the back pages, only to find it days later.

And, while I admit to signing in under guest names to have fun (in the whispersecret thread) I think it's really sad that people sign in under guest names to be snide. I mean, if you don't have the courage to at least sign an ONLINE ALIAS to your comments...how can anyone take what you say seriously? I've seen people AGREE with me under a guest name and thought, "why wouldn't you have the courage to admit your own feelings?" Let alone take shots at others. I just find that...very sad.

Sure...I am going to say things that piss others off from time to time. I am maybe going to be a little too harsh when I shouldn't be. But...to be intentionally snide and NOT admit it's you? What's the point?

And, you know what, I totally grock Whisper's frustration. I've been here just a little over a week and I've been irritated by it. But, I never took the time to post a reasonable query into the problem, either. So I guess this is what I'm trying to do now.

And if you want to take a swing at Whisper, you can form your lines behind me. But at least have the balls to sign your name when you take a number.

MP

 

[Guest]

I know what you mean, Harold. I think a lot of it is not undertanding the protocol (or, what protocol there should be). I also think that some of it is also monkey-see-monkey do. I mean, if you're new to the boards and you see a dozen threads thanking someone for something silly, you might think it's the etiquette of the realm.

You know...okay, I have fallen into the habit of being harsh and sarcastic. I like a good debate, but once I'm being nothing but snide, I'm not debating anymore, and I knwo that. I know it's not friendly. So here is my attempt at finding out WHY all this is necessary in a place where there are several posters who have something interesting to say.

Maybe it's trite, but has it been tried to just ask WHY certain people feel the need to start all these threads that seem to have no purpose but to irritate other people?

I mean...we all like to be silly. I am as guilty of this as ANYONE. But, there are also serious threads here and I like to engage in serious issues too. When I have to flip back through pages to find a really good thread topic because the first page is full of stuff that could all pretty much have been consolitaded into a single thread, it is kinda irritating. Also I have often missed a good reply because it got scooted to the back pages, only to find it days later.

And, while I admit to signing in under guest names to have fun (in the whispersecret thread) I think it's really sad that people sign in under guest names to be snide. I mean, if you don't have the courage to at least sign an ONLINE ALIAS to your comments...how can anyone take what you say seriously? I've seen people AGREE with me under a guest name and thought, "why wouldn't you have the courage to admit your own feelings?" Let alone take shots at others. I just find that...very sad.

Sure...I am going to say things that piss others off from time to time. I am maybe going to be a little too harsh when I shouldn't be. But...to be intentionally snide and NOT admit it's you? What's the point?

And, you know what, I totally grock Whisper's frustration. I've been here just a little over a week and I've been irritated by it. But, I never took the time to post a reasonable query into the problem, either. So I guess this is what I'm trying to do now.

And if you want to take a swing at Whisper, you can form your lines behind me. But at least have the balls to sign your name when you take a number.

MP

I waiting in line!

 

[Juliangel]

MP I am not sure but I think you missed the original dates on the post.

I think the point someone was making by bringing the thread to the top was WS was saying 8 months ago that she wasn't happy with the some of the posts on the board and if ever she began turning into one of those old fogie posters and to just slap her if she ever start complaining about "the good old days."

Well she has done that and they were just pointing out what she asked them to do.

I know you are defending your friend and that is great but I think they were just showing her she said she didn't want to start doing what she is doing now.

 

[Madame Pandora]

Yeah...

I sorta had the feeling that reason had been attempted first and the snide shit had followed. So...the pattern is, these people who like to bounce up and down for attention post over and over, everyone else digs for their threads, and the children have the gall to act outraged that they're being singled out. Yet the point of their posts in the first place was their ploys to be the center of attention.

All the while they post any negative comments under assumed names so that they can be sweet and supportive up front and back-stabbing idiots with no consequences in the shadows...not even cyber consequences.

Got it now. I'm new, but I catch on fast. I'll go back to the snide shit. It's funner.

Just thought I'd take a stab at it.

The coward does it with a kiss, the brave man with a sword -- OW


MP

 

[Ambrosious]

Did you not notice who brought this back up? ME! No hiding, no games, ME. I'll say it again, cause it seemed to slip by you, I did it.


Grow up.

 

[Madame Pandora]

Grow up.

Pot...this is kettle.

You're black.

Just thought you'd like to know.

MP

 

[Ambrosious]

It's nice to see that you got the point, finally. Or did you?

 

[KillerMuffin]

Your point is impossible to miss Ambro. I don't think you've bothered to see the other side of the issue. Climb off your high horse. I climbed off mine and Whisper climbed off hers. You have no compromise in you.

As for slappers, come here. Come slap me first. I'd like to see you try. Just don't expect to come out of it whole, troll fricasse sweetums.

 

[Ambrosious]

KillerMuffin

You made some valid points, but I don't see how you can say she came off of her high horse. She was riding tall last night, unless I mistook the eye rolls for something else. If I did, I am sorry, and this is the last I will say about it.

I, we, should agree to disagree and leave it at that. This was fun, though. Not since the elections have I had so much fun here.

I do apologize for taking up so much room here, and am working on a solution, trying something out, testing.

BTW, I didn't really want to slap anyone, I am a lover, not a fighter. (I just love saying that)

 

[KillerMuffin]

I think that WS went from a harder damn the flirty party threads stand to a yes, there is definately a place for them and she actually enjoys one or two of them. I've seen her for a bit longer and did some back reading.

I don't want to agree to disagree, I want to reach a fair and equitable accord that while not perfect for both sides of the issue, is livable by both sides. I would like for you and your partner to moderate yourselves, maybe halve your thread starting. You don't feel the need to, so whatever. I'll probably end up slinking off the boards as well, along with those posters I've enjoyed interacting with who just can't tolerate the current state of affairs. But whatever.

Ambro, you can slap my ass, but only if you kiss it and make it better.

[Edited by KillerMuffin on 01-05-2001 at 10:19 AM]

 

[Ambrosious]

OK

But I'm not trying to run you or anyone out. And here's the deal. I start, say 10 threads. Out of those 10 I meant for two or three to be throw aways. So I get rid of them. Now I'm down to 7. Out of those 7, 4 take off that I never expected to, and the other three get good answers and provocative responses.

When I laid off the board for a week, I really didn't. I used aliases, and started MORE threads than Ambrosious ever does. No one said ONE THING. That hurt, as I took it to show that frivilous threads are fine, just not ones started by me. Maybe I'm wrong, but how would you take it?

Just curious.

And as for kissing your butt, I've got a full time job doing that allready, I call her fantasy goddess.

 

[FlamingoBlue]

Get the fuck off this thread, Ambro...

and start promoting. And, WS, will you do it or not??? Pandora has aready started to train for the big match. She said that she can kick your ass, anytime, anywhere. And you can design your own costume. I'm thinking something see-thru to show off that beautiful bod of yours.

blue

[Edited by FlamingoBlue on 01-05-2001 at 10:39 AM]

 

[Ambrosious]

Blue

Don't do that! Scared me to death.

 

[Madame Pandora]

Ambrosious

If you're REALLY looking for a serious discussion on the issue, I'm up for it.

You say you're not looking to drive anyone away. Okay. What ARE you trying to do? I mean...you start 7 threads a day? And when people tell you it irritates them, you post more.

Do you know what that says to me? It says that rather than glance at a few threads in progress and enter into the debate, you just want to be looked at. Every time I look at the first page of the boards, it is like a child saying "LOOK AT ME...LOOK AT ME."


You don't want to participate in a discussion - either funny or serious. You just want to be paid attention to. Unless there is a cash prize I don't know about for starting the most threads, I don't see what other motivation you have.

You start all these threads, and the ones that "take off" are pretty much responses from the flock that follows you who would respond to just about anything you talk about. I will grant you there are a few legitimate ones, but...give me a break...you know as well as anyone WHICH ONES stand a better chance at survival.

You know, the sad part is that you seem to have some genuine wit. Rather than put it to use, you try these little attention tactics. To me it's the same thing as Naked Hunny manufacturing crises to get sympathy.

Come on. You HONESTLY think we need 7 threads a day about what you like on your sandwich? YES there are going to be threads that are just for fun...but DO WE NEED 7 of them a day so that MANY of the serious threads get pushed out of the way? Why exactly do you think we need that?

Anytime someone presents you with a serious question, you pull the "nanny nanny boo boo" attitude. It's tedious.

NO ONE says you don't have the right to be fun. NO ONE says you don't have the right to express yourself. NO ONE says you have to stop coming up with ideas.

But...so you post 7 threads...and your little flock starts 3 or 4 more...and even though people tell you it turns them off, you do it anyway.

You're a child begging to be looked at, you REALLY don't NEED to be like that. You've displayed a genuine sense of humor. Hell, you've had me laughing quite a few times.

Explain to me exactly WHY it has to be all or nothing...cause I don't get it.

MP

 

[Guest]

Hey Nitelight, where you at bud? Need a tag here.

 

[Sammyjo]

The one thread will get buried...the original...and then the "thank you" one will turn into a big ole orgy. You've been here long enough to know that. Well, actually, I'm sure they just made a mistake in clicking on "new" or "reply"...but my answer seems a little more appropriate considering the last few months.

 

[Guest]

Fuck you, Ambro. I know when to shut up.