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Pros and Cons of the FFA (1 Viewer)
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shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
NCCommish
Footballguy
I have hung out here a long time. People come and go. But the community itself can be, and generally is, very supportive. At least that's been my experience. Even guys I "discuss" with a lot have gone out of their way to do things for me they didn't have to. I thank you all. To me that's the biggest pro.
Cons? None of any major import. Some trolls here and there. Some people who are a bit too thin skinned for the discussions in which they find themselves. But all in all I have never had a better experience posting anywhere. And I have posted many places. Yes I can be a bit of a message board slut on occasion. But those were just flings I didn't care about them.
Cons? None of any major import. Some trolls here and there. Some people who are a bit too thin skinned for the discussions in which they find themselves. But all in all I have never had a better experience posting anywhere. And I have posted many places. Yes I can be a bit of a message board slut on occasion. But those were just flings I didn't care about them.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Pro: We almost renamed the moon
Con: No one actually ordered a Russian bride
Con: No one actually ordered a Russian bride
As you can see, the pros outweigh the cons by a mile. It is a timewaster, but is it really? As far as jerks go, it is pretty much a function of peoples' political positions and how much you can tolerate. My belief about message boards is that they are a refuge of free speech and unencumbered debate, so jerk posts should generally be tolerated and even enjoyed.Jayrod said:Just curious to know why you guys like it here...or don't.
I'm debating trying to cut myself off or not since I've wasted half my day debating whether or not all kids should wear bike helmets.Yet I find myself drawn to this place constantly and have never been able to bring myself to walk away for good.
Anyway, I thought I'd make a list of pros and cons. I'd like to see some of your lists as well.
Pros:
- I learn a lot from you all. From the NBA to politics to religion to proper care for dogs...I've learned a ton. This is really my go-to place for news and advice. Not that I'd follow it all mind you, but some good info around here nonetheless.
- I hear contrasting opinions. Living in 98% Caucasian southwest Missouri, there really aren't a whole lot of liberal voices round me and even less so in my immediate circle. I only know one person who will admit that they vote Democrat around here and only a handful of non-Christians. My life would be insanely sheltered if it weren't for the FFA.
- The jokes are funny. Lots of quick witted seriously funny people around here.
- There are some good people. I've benefited a few times from a kind word or gesture. I know some have really gotten a lot of support in times of need and I really, really like that.
Cons:
- I waste a lot of time. Having an addictive personality, I will binge post in here some days (like today). This is not a healthy behavior.
- Some of the posters are jerks. Making personal attacks, mocking opinions, trolling and baiting people just to get a rise out of them can be really frustrating.
This is one of the sweetest message boards out there. A great microcosm of real life. It can piss you off to no end, make you laugh, make you cry, make you puke, whatever....in the wise words of Monte Ellis...we 'have it all'.....
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
Otis said to try the Purse Forum but there is just no comparison.
Gene Sackman
Footballguy
I'm here. 
(HULK)
(Smash)
Pro: When I read something and my mind goes to a dark place and thinks of a really crass joke, McGarnicle has already posted something similar, and I instantly feel less like a monster.McGarnicle said:Pros:
Most people here are smarter than me, so I learn stuff.
Some people are more pathetic than me, so I get to make fun of them and/or feel better about myself.
Lots of people here make me laugh.
Cons:
Random moderation; pointless trolls can ruin the place for a few days before finally getting a timeout while solid contributors get a timeout for something really stupid.
Not much new or interesting lately. Not sure if it's the actual content or if I'm bored with it in general. I'm reading fewer threads, finding fewer opportunities to write something good and getting fewer likes. Could be the FFA or me or a little of both.
(HULK)
(Smash)
Um, I still call it the Smoon. And JC did order one from China, which is close enough imo
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
The busy part is good once you weed out the crap. Don't have the patience for low volume boards.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
This place used to be a lot more fun about 6 - 8 years ago. It's still mildly fun. But I miss the humorous posts. Now it's all political, or trying to get a rise out of someone.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Well double ####### on you too!
ETA: Wait, seriously a James T. Kirk quote from Start Trek IV is not allowed? C'mon! It's James T ****ing Kirk for ****'s sake!
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T Bell
Footballguy
Do you honestly think that your life anecdotes are as interesting now as they were 8 years ago?
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
Mine? I never really thought mine were all that funny. In fact, when I was living them, they were the farthest thing from funny. But there were several people on this board who wrote great threads that entertained us all.
T Bell
Footballguy
snogger
Footballguy
members who use to add to the entertainment around here like HERBERT THE HIPPO, Despyzer, & mr. furley don't visit/post as often any more..
here is a Prime example from Herbert a little over a year ago
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Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Con
No more studz
No more studz
arrow1
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