"Thank You" Threads

[LacyCasy]

continue to complain, but try to make your position clear enough for all to understand. Clarification and/or thank you's MAY best be done by email, not on the BB.

Blue I agree with you but I feel the complaint threads could be they way they seek attention the way they say other do it by posting the hello and thank you threads, otherwise they would have taken their own advice long ago and moved the complaints to email.

 

[Ambrosious]

But Blue

I haven't had this much fun since the election debates here. Don't take that away from me, man. Besides, most of these people are really fun to debate with.

 

[Bonnie Wee Lassie]

Ok I have read the whole thread now and have a qustion and comment.

Why do members post as trolls? I have never done it and see no reason to. I can say what I want to say without hiding. I do not belong to any group on this board and I don't care if anyone hates me or not.

Next my comment is for Ambro. You post 10 threads a day and who knows how many posts. I really don't care if you do or don't anymore I am sick of the fighting. But I would like to know why you made a thread one day directed and called after me about the number of posts I did during a period of time. Are you keeping track? You seem to hate it when people put you in the limelight and say you post to much but you don't mind doing it to others. My friend asked me if it bothered me that you said something about the # of my posts. I told her no but she told me she would never post again because she would feel someone was monitering her.

Well this is my opinion and like I have said before....Opinions are like assholes everyone has one.

 

[Ambrosious]

Bonnie

Sorry, I was being sarcastic, that was a bad day because of the piles of shit being heaped in my direction by some members of this board. I was trying to make a point. The point still stands, if someone else begins 10 threads a day, it is OK fine, but if I do it, start heaping.

I apologize to you, I should not have used you as an example in my thread. It was just handy.

You have my deepest apology. Sincerely.

 

[Oliver Clozoff]

Ambro, yep I got the exact quote wrong, but I got your general attitude 100% right. I still don't think you're willing to compromise.

There IS no dog pound here, just a number of people of frustrated enough to complain about the sitution. But you seem to play the role of the martyr extremely well. Once again, no one is asking you not to have fun or not to start threads, or even not to start silly threads. What they are asking is for everyone to respect the rights of others to have threads high on page one and not start threads incessantly.

Is this too much to ask?

 

[Madison]

Here's the funniest part:
This thread, that is now 6 pages long, was brought back to life simply because I screwed up and thought it was directed towards me!!!! (However narcisstic that is--and how do you spell that word anyway).
Madison

 

[FlamingoBlue]

Ask your grandmother, Madison....

She invented the word. BTW, its spelled narcistic OR narcissistic, depending upon which version you chise to use.

"The all knowing, dictionary using"


blue

 

[Madame Pandora]

Done

This is the last post I will make on this issue. It's worn out. The reason I took this stand is because, first of all, I felt I had a valid point (I still do) and second of all because I had a significant number of people email me about my position. A few of those people have posted their feelings as well. For those who do not, I can't speak for them. I can only hope that they have written to Laurel on their own behalf.

Ambro, I have trouble believing that you are actually as dense as you pretend. There was no "spin" in my post. It was a valid presentation of my argument. What you call name calling, I call "calling it like it is." You act like a child, I'll call you a child. Take it as you will. I do, however, find it interesting that you rename "self discipline" as "self censorship" and call if painful. If it is PAINFUL for you to be considerate of others, and you take issue with being called a child, you need more perspective than I could ever hope to lend you.

I think the "agree to disagree" plea is amusing. I'm sure that's what slave owners told people at parties in the old South. Trouble is, there were STILL people who were unhappy with the situation. The only ones who gain from the "ignore it and maybe it will go away" theories are the ones who are happy in the first place. It is a creative way of saying "just let us have our way and shut up about it." The issue came up in the first place because some people were unhappy with the situation as it was. Nothing has been resolved. So, by saying "agree to disagree" you are basically saying, "shut up and live with it."

As for taking this debate to email - here is why this wasn't done. This is what is called AN ISSUE. It is not a witch hunt, it is not a personal issue. It is a matter which should be discussed because it isn't one person against another. It is a difference of opinion between SEVERAL people. That individuals will take it personally...well, that obviously can't be helped.

Again, here is the issue. We have several people who plug boards with frivolous threads. Maybe they are trying to be friendly, maybe they are trying to be cute, maybe they aren't getting enough attention IRL, it's of no matter. The fact is when you use a public forum as your own private advertising space for your every whim, you are being inconsiderate. Period. Other people on the BB have a problem with it. Those people who are unhappy have JUST AS MUCH right to express their unrest as the others have the right to post the fact that they just painted their toenails.

Those of you complaining about the "argument" hindering your enjoyment of the board...why exactly is that? Isn't everyone able to just skip over the threads they don't like as the others claim? Hmmmmm, maybe it's not after all. It's obviously pretty difficult, isn't it?

And let's look at another problem with the "read it and go on" theory which sounds so reasonable. Some thread titles completely misrepresent what's inside. Bait and switch. And what are the possible reasons for bail and switch? Ummm...could it be someone wants you to read what they have to say no matter how they present it? Hmmmmm....

Also - here is another important issue which has been mentioned to me now in 2 separate emails. Some people who enjoy this BB are on slow connections. It takes them a considerable amount of time to log in, read a post, respond, and go to the next post. Then, let's say they get to the page 2 or 3 post - their new post automatically takes them to page 1 and they start all over. This could easily take someone with a slow connection a ridiculous amount of time just to make and read a few posts. Now, sure, posts are going to move along...but when you have to go through 3 or 4 pages just to read a DAY'S worth of posts? How much does THAT hinder someone's enjoyment of the board?

All these issues have been presented. I have said all I can to make this position clear. What it boils down to is that some people are more concerned with their own enjoyment on the boards than they are of preserving the overall enjoyment of the posting community. I have suggested expanding the board. WS has suggested using various IM programs. Hell, there is even a chat area provided by the site. There are any NUMBER of alternatives. There's no reason for the strife other than stubbornness.

In the end, no one but Laurel will make the final call. Hopefully those people who have sent me their wishes privately have sent them to her as well. If they haven't I can't help that.

Ambro, you seem to be under the impression that this is me and one or two other people against you. Well, it isn't. The Dogpound, as you call us, are simply more vocal about it.

I'm sorry you're lonely. I'm sorry you don't have many friends. But that doesn't give you, or anyone, the right to turn a public forum into your private quest for attention. It does, however, give you the opportunity. That you choose to employ that opportunity, well, that's something you have to consider for yourself. If none of my reasoning has reached you so far, I doubt that will. You and a few others have the ability to take a simple suggestion and stretch it to accommodate your needs. Limiting your threads will not make this place less friendly. It will not make it less fun. Do you honestly think that showing a little more discrimination in your topic selection and having a little more respect for the limited space on the BB will turn everyone into mindless drones without humor or kindness?

This debate started MONTHS before I got here. I simply call them like I see them. Isn't it something to consider that MONTHS ago this was brought up and it exists still? Does that register to you at all?

I have tried reason, I have suggested a possible solution. I'm done. You're going to do whatever you can get away with unless you change your attitude, and no one can stop you. Fine.

I wish the others who feel as I do had made their feelings known, instead of the small sampling who chose to post. However, for their own reasons, which I respect, they have not. Maybe they don't want to enter into the mess, maybe they have tried before and realized before I did that it was no use reasoning with you. I can't begin to understand it. If they aren't going to speak up, then they can't expect anything to change. I chose to speak up.

I've said my peace, made my argument, and now I'm done. I think my reasoning stands on its own merit.

MP

 

[FlamingoBlue]

I agree to disagree with you....

Amusing as it seems. I also find your analogy to be a stretch, but that's okay. If you want to equate lots of posts with slavery, so be it. Insofar as I care, Ambro can post away until there is a Civil War or an Emancipation Proclamation that decides the issue. Like it or not, this is a "free" country and a basically self-regulating board.

Hope you're feeling better.

blue


[Edited by FlamingoBlue on 01-08-2001 at 01:56 PM]

 

[Whispersecret]

Yeah, everyone blame Madison! She's the one who brought all this up again. Heh heh. <winks at Madison> Seriously, Maddy (Gosh, if I had a daughter I'd name her something like Madeleine or Madison so she could have that cool nickname.) I don't blame you at all. This issue has been simmering for quite a while and it just happened to be the time fpr it to boil over.

Ambro, Ollie's right. I don't really see any way I could have taken your original bring-this-thread-back-from-the-dead post ("Still want us to?") as anything but a figurative slap in the face. The happy face at the end is like a smarmy sneer added on.

Still, I'm interested in your reply, especially since you're going to take some time to compose it.

MP, I appreciate all that you've said. As one of the prime members of the Pound, you'll forgive me if I'm not willing to roll over and play dead just yet. <grins> I'm a stubborn wench.

 

[LacyCasy]

you'll forgive me if I'm not willing to roll over and play dead just yet. <grins> I'm a stubborn wench.

So I take it you will continue posting as you are not willing to take this situation to emails and IM's the way you suggests other posters to take things there?

 

[April]

I'm really sick of you LacyCasy. You seem to have a real problem with WS. Get over it! You need to get a more fulfilling life. It's pretty sad that the high point of your day is making guerilla attacks.

Here you go. Something I think you can understand.

YOU SUCK! GO AWAY!

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

Re: Here's my $50 worth. Pull up a chair. It's a long post.

There aren’t too many really old timers, except for Dixon, still hanging around.

Not for long. I think I need a break. Maybe I'll tkae a year off.

Ambro, what up, man? You need to know EXACTLY what everyone feels about EVERY issue pertinent to EVERY facet of the silly thread debate?

Why?

It got out of hand, the board spoke up, it stopped, we moved on. That's all. No bad feelings anywhere. Honestly. Why investigate this into the ground?

 

[LacyCasy]

I'm really sick of you LacyCasy. You seem to have a real problem with WS. Get over it! You need to get a more fulfilling life. It's pretty sad that the high point of your day is making guerilla attacks.

Here you go. Something I think you can understand.

YOU SUCK! GO AWAY!

Excuse me??? I simply asked if she was going to follow her own advice. I am going NO WHERE DEAL WITH IT!

I can only assume you are one of the posters I mentioned in my earlier post on this page that seeks attention with attacks, you seem to do it often with various posters.

 

[April]

You know nothing about me, so back off.

You got a jones for fucking with WS, and I'm sick of it. If you keep it up, I'm sure others will tell you to knock it off, too. Now why don't you take your disgruntled ass somewhere else and get it gruntled?

 

[LacyCasy]

You know nothing about me, so back off.

You got a jones for fucking with WS, and I'm sick of it. If you keep it up, I'm sure others will tell you to knock it off, too. Now why don't you take your disgruntled ass somewhere else and get it gruntled?

Got no problem with her, as I said I was asking a question. I do know you attacked 3 people in this one thread alone me, Ambrosious and GuyDJ. You were also pretty rude to blue in one of your responses.

I am not sure I am the one being dusgruntled here. I know I am correct in my assumption that you attack out of the need for attention or you would have emailed me your response. and Bless your heart sweetie but hasn't anyone told you it is a free world I am free to stay even if you send childish requests like "YOU SUCK! GO AWAY!" This is an adult site honey grow up.

 

[Passionnee]

You know nothing about me, so back off.

You got a jones for fucking with WS, and I'm sick of it. If you keep it up, I'm sure others will tell you to knock it off, too. Now why don't you take your disgruntled ass somewhere else and get it gruntled?

Got no problem with her, as I said I was asking a question. I do know you attacked 3 people in this one thread alone me, Ambrosious and GuyDJ. You were also pretty rude to blue in one of your responses.

I am not sure I am the one being dusgruntled here. I know I am correct in my assumption that you attack out of the need for attention or you would have emailed me your response. and Bless your heart sweetie but hasn't anyone told you it is a free world I am free to stay even if you send childish requests like "YOU SUCK! GO AWAY!" This is an adult site honey grow up.

Lacy I suggest you go look at your 23 other posts, and take a good look at them. I can say that maybe 3 or 4 are positive, the rest is bitching someone. IMHO want us to hear what you have to say be constructive and stop being negative.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[LacyCasy]

IMHO want us to hear what you have to say be constructive and stop being negative.

Just my 2 cents.

I was being polite and constructive, I simply asked if WS was going to move to email the way she has asked others to do and April attacked.


*as soon as I get a second email account set up I will take my comments to email, as is there are a few people here I would rather not have my only email address I set this account up with.

 

[Passionnee]

*as soon as I get a second email account set up I will take my comments to email, as is there are a few people here I would rather not have my only email address I set this account up with.

Just for your info, go the story section, check the member list at bottom of the page, choose your profile and click on your name...right there I can have your email.

Better yet click on the link and click on your name.

http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=3596

 

[LacyCasy]

Just for your info, go the story section, check the member list at bottom of the page, choose your profile and click on your name...right there I can have your email.

Better yet click on the link and click on your name.

http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=3596

I did not know that glad I set up a Lit account and got it into my profile. That is cool though Thank you.

 

[GuyJD]

A LITTLE POETIC JUSTICE IS IN ORDER

I love the people who visit this site.
I'm assuming that we're all grown.
So why in the hell when visiting this site,
Alot of you bitch, whine, or moan.

Get up, get out, go find something to do.
For God sakes, Get a LIFE.
If all else should fail and you've tried all that you could,
Caress your husband or make love to your wife.

Literotica's board is a fun place to be,
To kick off your shoes and relax a spell.
But with all due respect, if I offended anyone,
Grow up or Go to hell.
(My piece well said. Thanking you in advance for the applauds)

 

[Whispersecret]

Hi, Lacy.

I happen to feel like you have a beef against me too. If you look back as Passionee suggested, you'd see that you haven't ever spoken to me nicely. She's not the only one who has noticed that most of the time you speak, you come across as angry.

Your post about me taking my own advice was taken as a nasty one probably because the majority of your posts have, in my opinion, been nasty. I certainly won't tell you that you suck, but you might want to examine your own posting history. Sometimes we don't realize stuff about ourselves that is obvious to others.

Now, I won't be taking this to email because this is an issue that involves everyone on the board, as Madame Pandora mentioned. If it was just between Ambro and me, I would have re-evalutated and said, "Lacy's right. I'll take it to email." But it's obvious from the amount of responses and views on this thread that there are more people interested in this discussion than just Ambro and me.

 

[Whispersecret]

GuyJD, clever poem.

Sure, I spend too much time here. I admit it. I'm usually avoiding writing my novel (which is stuck under a titanic "writer's block") or doing the housework. Part of the reason you see me so much is that, despite my rash of complaining lately, I find spending some of my free time here at Literotica is more entertaining than watching TV.

Granted, a little complaining can go a long way, but it can't compare to the volume of nonsense stuff that's been posted lately. Perhaps the solution is MP's suggestion that we try adding another Forum. I think it's worth a try. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work and we go back to the old way.

As for my life, it's great. It's not perfect--whose is? I do sometimes find myself looking over the threads for the third time, looking for one I want to respond to, instead of accepting the fact that I found all the threads that were interesting to me, and logging off Literotica. I'm trying to stop doing that, but like all obsessions, it's tough to crack.

I console myself with the fact that I'm not hanging around here with a stopwatch waiting for my friends to post and starting a where-is-so-and-so? thread when they don't show up during the course of an evening.

 

[Bonnie Wee Lassie]

Re: Bonnie

Sorry, I was being sarcastic, that was a bad day because of the piles of shit being heaped in my direction by some members of this board. I was trying to make a point. The point still stands, if someone else begins 10 threads a day, it is OK fine, but if I do it, start heaping.

I apologize to you, I should not have used you as an example in my thread. It was just handy.

You have my deepest apology. Sincerely.

Thank you for your apoligy. I think it takes a big person to admit that and for that I respect you. I agree you are taking the heat for something you alone are not the cause of. I know somedays I reply to alot of threads at once but somedays I don't find things that interest me so I don't reply. The only thing that bugs me are people who post just to get the numbers. This I find absurd.

I would recomend Laurel taking this number system away and maybe we won't have these complaints anymore. People can't blame you for posting to much if they can't keep track of the numbers!

 

[Vlad]

First

I want to thank my parents, without which none of this would have been possible....

Vlad