O'Hana alone is worth that much.Novel length.... pfft. I wrote that much about Millard Fillmore.
Kidding I kid. He wasn't worth that space. I've written that much about Disney though.
So, general gist... be a grown up, have fun, lighten up, breathe and for the love of God don't do anything to lose the yoga pants thread.
Sums it up, right?
I hear you. But please let's stick to PG.PG?
Most of us are adults...can we make PG13?
I think we'll be fine here Shamrock. By and large it's already back on track. Thanks.Really hope this "strict" thing isn't taken to the extreme. The last thing anyone needs is another operationsports.com. That forum is a joke. Go into any thread more than 2 years old and you'll find 40-50% of the posters banned. No exaggeration.
First rule of the test forum is we don't talk about the rulesPeople will abide by these policies in a new Test subforum. TIA
I'll try to be respectful to the wimmen and the LGBT community... but NOT the Irish!
Last one. Know when to take a break. Social interaction online can be addicting. Know yourself and know when it's time to step away for a break. This relates to the real life community thing but please don't neglect the people closest to you in favor of a message board.Well written, and good advice.
As you well know, I tend to be contrarian. I differ from most on my opinions and how I approach things.Clayton gave me this definition of Trolling that feels spot on: making a deliberately offensive or provocative online post with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response from them. If we feel you're trying to just rile up people and start a fight, you'll be suspended.
You know when it's your opinion and when you're just trying to provoke a response. Don't do the latter.As you well know, I tend to be contrarian. I differ from most on most on my opinions and how I approach things.
This by definition upsets people and elicits angry responses. In response to those responses I tend to poke back, but I stand by my positions.
I know many of my thoughts/positions/posts elicit these responses, should I not put my 2 cents in?
Lotta PG movies have partial nudity and curse words.Oh come onI hear you. But please let's stick to PG.
Of course they are. But please do your best to stick to the points in the original post. Same goes for anti-Trump folks.Honest and simple question @Joe Bryant. Are Trump supporters welcome on this board?
True. I screwed up a link, but JB quoted/responded so quickly I didn't bother to edit. One of the links I intended to include was this lecture. It is long, but if you are interested in linguistics and what profanity reveals about the brain, it is an interesting listen.A and B are the same study. It did not correlate how people use language. It just showed people with a larger vocabulary tended to also know more vulgar words also. Just because they know them dies not mean they use them regularly.
All good, no worries. And seriously, I understand your point. I just am choosing to do this our way as I feel strongly it's what's worked for us.True. I screwed up a link, but JB quoted/responded so quickly I didn't bother to edit. One of the links I intended to include was this lecture. It is long, but if you are interested in linguistics and what profanity reveals about the brain, it is an interesting listen.
You think that was written with me in mind?Last one. Know when to take a break. Social interaction online can be addicting. Know yourself and know when it's time to step away for a break. This relates to the real life community thing but please don't neglect the people closest to you in favor of a message board.
Sorry but no. It's for everyone. Myself included.You think that was written with me in mind?
If so, not to worry. I have a very healthy relationship with my family, always have, and nothing that I do on the internet, including this forum, has ever gotten in the way of that.
Sorry but correct.I should probably rethink my planned thread asking "What is Jenna Jameson's signature role?"
Here's the short version: Keep it PG Rated and Be Excellent To One AnotherLast one. Know when to take a break. Social interaction online can be addicting. Know yourself and know when it's time to step away for a break. This relates to the real life community thing but please don't neglect the people closest to you in favor of a message board.
Joe, I appreciate that you're trying to clean the place up before the closing date on my purchase of the FFA, but really, like I told Dodds in our last con call, I'd be good with "broom clean."
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Really no need for an alias under the new evenly moderated rules . This place turned into Dodge City pre Wyatt Earp"Please no Alias"
you know you will lose well over half of the posters in the FFA right?
...says the aliasReally no need for an alias under the new evenly moderated rules . This place turned into Dodge City pre Wyatt Earp
Says the person who really enjoys & loves these boards . This place has a good community feel to it . I buy 2 subs every year for the contest and to support the business . I want the business to succeed , if it does our community thrives . Im guessing no one here is infallible . I'm all for the reassertion of the rules ....says the alias
I thought there were only 8 real people here. :shrugs:"Please no Alias"
you know you will lose well over half of the posters in the FFA right?
Not sure it's that clear. As the old cliche says, opinions are like #######s... everyone's got one and they all stink.You know when it's your opinion and when you're just trying to provoke a response. Don't do the latter.
Exactly. I'm interpreting this as the 80s version of PG which was much more loose.Lotta PG movies have partial nudity and curse words.
All very admirable. I am sure your business and community contributions are very much appreciated. I would think management would also appreciate you following the rules you are claiming to support.Says the person who really enjoys & loves these boards . This place has a good community feel to it . I buy 2 subs every year for the contest and to support the business . I want the business to succeed , if it does our community thrives . Im guessing no one here is infallible . I'm all for the reassertion of the rules .
Opinions are like #######s, every now and then you should get yours checked. If an expert tells you there's a problem with yours, you may want to listen.Not sure it's that clear. As the old cliche says, opinions are like #######s... everyone's got one and they all stink.
If there's one thing this board is full of, it's "experts".Opinions are like #######s, every now and then you should get yours checked. If an expert tells you there's a problem with yours, you may want to listen.
Is discussion about DFS permissible, given that it's legal in some states?That's a good question. For sure discussing things like should it be legal or not is cool. And stuff like where to buy in the states where it's legal.
Thanks. I don't think this has been a big deal in the past and I don't expect it to be in the future.Is discussion about DFS permissible, given that it's legal in some states?
I'm not trying to point out a hypocrisy (I'm all for DFS discussion), I would just posit that "legality" shouldn't always be the guiding light. Alcohol can ruin lives. Marijuana can have a lot of incredibly beneficial effects, especially for people who are dealing with chronic pain issues. Someone could ruin their life with DFS.
Would you be OK if someone discussed their gay marriage three years ago, before it became legal in all 50 states?
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Hi otis. The political subforum started things. I wanted to see how people were posting and they showed me they can be awesome. Then this Manifesto thing yesterday meant a lot of posts. Don't worry, I'll get back to more quiet.Joe, out of curiosity, what caused your renewed interest in the FFA? Felt like we hadn't seen you here in years, and now you're matching Tim in daily post count. What gives, GB?
Good to have you back -- was just wondering what caused it. I was imagining your youngest kid headed off to college, or you sold off the boat business, or some other major life change that had you sitting around your house in a robe bored and looking for a way to kill time.Hi otis. The political subforum started things. I wanted to see how people were posting and they showed me they can be awesome. Then this Manifesto thing yesterday meant a lot of posts. Don't worry, I'll get back to more quiet.
Good question. What about sexy feet? Are they considered PG?Topless selfies still allowed? Asking for a friend.