The Official "Shut the Hell Up with the Official Threads Already" Thread

[DeadliestPoison]

Do you agree? y/n?

[xdreamsunwindx]

Agreed. I'm pretty sure that this board's bandwidth is gonna die soon, sry2say.

[michelle2677]

Mine were certified :shrug:

[carrie721]

Mine were certified :shrug:

:laugh: you bitch.

[HomerMcvie]

I think -perhaps- we're seeing a response.......to something or other........



Nevermind.
Carry on.

[Johnny Stew]

I think -perhaps- we're seeing a response.......to something or other........And as we learned in grade school, two wrongs always make a right!

Or maybe that's two lefts? :shrug:

[DeadliestPoison]

I think -perhaps- we're seeing a response.......to something or other........



Nevermind.
Carry on.

Come again?

[michelle2677]

:laugh: you bitch.
:lol: :lol: :lol: i love it.

[DrummerDeanna]

AGREED! It was funny and amusing,what...four days ago? Now it's old and annoying...the funny is gone.

But as I said in another thread, some people apparently don't know when to stop.

[Wild_Heart03]

AGREED! It was funny and amusing,what...four days ago? Now it's old and annoying...the funny is gone.

But as I said in another thread, some people apparently don't know when to stop.

agreed with what Deanna said. :nod:

[Nixxxed]

And as we learned in grade school, two wrongs always make a right!

Or maybe that's two lefts? :shrug:
A goose!

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A gander!

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[gldstwmn]

I'm sure that after all their hospitality, Marty and Lis are thrilled at the waste of bandwidth when people haven't learned to let go.

[WildHeart69]

Mine were certified :shrug:

HA!


:sorry:

[HomerMcvie]

Come again?
Would if I could!

[HomerMcvie]

And as we learned in grade school, two wrongs always make a right!



So you're saying that there is/was/still going on, an initial wrong?:confused: Just curious...:confused:

[seeker007nmss]

A goose!

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Fluff away! ;) I won't be posting anymore of them since it seems to annoy people too much. Now your pages will load faster and the bandwidth is saved. Enjoy.

[Sugar]

So you're saying that there is/was/still going on, an initial wrong?:confused: Just curious...:confused:


I believe Brian's point is (and he can correct me if I'm wrong) that there were about 5 or 6 of you that perceived there to be an initial wrong who then decided to become part of the problem (as these people saw it) rather than just move on. I guess it was revenge or some sort of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mentality.

For the record, I've found all of this to be very interesting and have already commented to the other mods that all of this would make quite a psychology thesis.

[JazmenFlowers]

damn I must be stupid or naive or both cause I really thought all the new threads were making fun of the threadmakers themselves and/or to get some activity on the board.

I never really looked at it as "making fun" or anything like that. I think some people may want to assume that, but as Lisa stated in another thread, we know what assuming does...

[Sugar]

damn I must be stupid or naive or both cause I really thought all the new threads were making fun of the threadmakers themselves and/or to get some activity on the board.

I never really looked at it as "making fun" or anything like that. I think some people may want to assume that, but as Lisa stated in another thread, we know what assuming does...

Well, I suppose none of us know for sure, only the threadmakers. But there's a difference between an assumption and an educated guess. It would be quite the coincidence if the events as of late just happened to all occur at the same time. But I suppose it's possible.

[carrie721]

damn I must be stupid or naive or both cause I really thought all the new threads were making fun of the threadmakers themselves and/or to get some activity on the board.

hello? yes. at least on my behalf.

[Sugar]

hello? yes. at least on my behalf.

I'm glad you clarified, because it certainly seems as though a number of people (just by looking at the posts in this thread) may not have seen things that way.

[JazmenFlowers]

Well, I suppose none of us know for sure, only the threadmakers. But there's a difference between an assumption and an educated guess. It would be quite the coincidence if the events as of late just happened to all occur at the same time. But I suppose it's possible.
well it's fairly dangerous to do either I suppose.

and I also think it's dangerous for moderators to do either every chance they get. it seems like at any point, one could be blamed for "making fun" of _______. my point is that all these threads have, for the most part, been lighthearted. "someone" mentions that these threads may be directly related to another "incident" and then everyone just assumes/guesses that that's what they are. hell, I can't even mention some of the players or plays for these very same reasons.

see?

hello? yes. at least on my behalf.
I know girl...I know. :wavey:

[danax6]

Well, I suppose none of us know for sure, only the threadmakers. But there's a difference between an assumption and an educated guess. It would be quite the coincidence if the events as of late just happened to all occur at the same time. But I suppose it's possible.If coincidences are just coincidences, why do they feel so contrived?

And yes, it's getting old.

[JazmenFlowers]

I'm glad you clarified, because it certainly seems as though a number of people (just by looking at the posts in this thread) may not have seen things that way.
no, a lot of people may be speculating and inciting.

and moderators are being swayed.

at least, that's the way it seems.

[sara1998]

I think -perhaps- we're seeing a response.......to something or other........



Nevermind.
Carry on.

Nope. I see it too. I think there's another reason behind all of it too, but that's just my jaded-ness showing...

[carrie721]

I'm glad you clarified, because it certainly seems as though a number of people (just by looking at the posts in this thread) may not have seen things that way.

i've only started one ... make that two ... official threads. i already explained the first one to JS, and the second one is clearly making fun of myself. i don't see how those could have been interpreted any other way.

edit: make that three. but the official festivus poll was ridiculous. :laugh:

[JazmenFlowers]

I think -perhaps- we're seeing a response.......to something or other........



Nevermind.
Carry on.
I don't understand. seeing as you created 4 "official" threads that I can easily and readily count.

[Sugar]

well it's fairly dangerous to do either I suppose.

and I also think it's dangerous for moderators to do either every chance they get. it seems like at any point, one could be blamed for "making fun" of _______. my point is that all these threads have, for the most part, been lighthearted. "someone" mentions that these threads may be directly related to another "incident" and then everyone just assumes/guesses that that's what they are. hell, I can't even mention some of the players or plays for these very same reasons.

see?




Again, there's a difference between an educated guess and an assumption. Also, there may have been some things that happened that you may not know about. I don't mean that in an "I-know-better-than-you" sort of way, it's just there's plenty the moderators do that we don't advertise.

"Every chance we get," huh? I'm sorry you feel that way. Really. Fact of the matter is that the mods have intervened very little with regard to recent events. Maybe these threads have been "lighthearted," but obviously there's some folks, and not just mods, who haven't seen things that way. However, no one has been called to task on them. I entered the conversation because I'd rather we all get our cards out on the table than "assume" anything.

It's a very tough line to walk sometimes. Posts get reported to you, and not always by the "victim." We try to weigh everyone's rights and keep the board a welcoming, friendly place, not like an insular club. I suppose some times we do better than others. :shrug:

[Sugar]

If coincidences are just coincidences, why do they feel so contrived?

And yes, it's getting old.

Well...yes...but apparently many of us may be assuming too much.

[JazmenFlowers]

Well...yes...but apparently many of us may be assuming too much.
now isn't that a stab at me? hmmmm?

EDIT: on re-reading, it occured that you may be saying that out of a general response to the thread and not directly to me.

[BTFLCHLD]

I, personally, find a multitude of recent threads to be immature. :shrug:

[Sugar]

now isn't that a stab at me? hmmmm?

Not really, though I suppose I can see how you saw it that way. And for that, I apologize.

Maybe we are assuming too much. I really don't know what's going on here. I'm not part of any crowd on here so I'm not privy to any inside info.

[gldstwmn]

Now your pages will load faster and the bandwidth is saved.

My comment was not directed at you or most people whose screen names are displayed in green. We don't make an issue of it, but if you're going to have 5000 posts, you could at least throw The Ledge a couple of bucks.

[gldstwmn]

and I also think it's dangerous for moderators to do either every chance they get.

Hello! With the least amount of sarcasm I can muster, what exactly do you think we're supposed to be doing here? :confused:

[gldstwmn]

and moderators are being swayed.


What would lead you to that conclusion?

[gldstwmn]

Again, there's a difference between an educated guess and an assumption. Also, there may have been some things that happened that you may not know about. I don't mean that in an "I-know-better-than-you" sort of way, it's just there's plenty the moderators do that we don't advertise.

"Every chance we get," huh? I'm sorry you feel that way. Really. Fact of the matter is that the mods have intervened very little with regard to recent events. Maybe these threads have been "lighthearted," but obviously there's some folks, and not just mods, who haven't seen things that way. However, no one has been called to task on them. I entered the conversation because I'd rather we all get our cards out on the table than "assume" anything.

It's a very tough line to walk sometimes. Posts get reported to you, and not always by the "victim." We try to weigh everyone's rights and keep the board a welcoming, friendly place, not like an insular club. I suppose some times we do better than others. :shrug:

Amen sister girl. Amen.

[gldstwmn]

Maybe we are assuming too much. I really don't know what's going on here. I'm not part of any crowd on here so I'm not privy to any inside info.

That's part of the problem. It's getting a little too cliquey 'round here.

[skcin]

AGREED! It was funny and amusing,what...four days ago? Now it's old and annoying...the funny is gone.

But as I said in another thread, some people apparently don't know when to stop.

Actually, I only thought it was funny when Carrie was doing it. :laugh:



I can see both sides of the....whatever this is - debate? Argument? Coin? Whatever. But the bottom line is that this place has been slow lately, and some members are trying to get some activity going again.

If you don't like the thread topic or think it's stupid, then ignore it & let it sink to the bottom (although it could very well be "revived" again a week later, so that may not work.) You want to get serious & have real discussions? Then start a thread! :wavey: What's stopping you? It's all the rage, all the kids are doing it.

[BlackWidow]

Actually, I only thought it was funny when Carrie was doing it. :laugh:



I can see both sides of the....whatever this is - debate? Argument? Coin? Whatever. But the bottom line is that this place has been slow lately, and some members are trying to get some activity going again.

If you don't like the thread topic or think it's stupid, then ignore it & let it sink to the bottom (although it could very well be "revived" again a week later, so that may not work.) You want to get serious & have real discussions? Then start a thread! :wavey: What's stopping you? It's all the rage, all the kids are doing it.
There you go!

[DrummerDeanna]

Actually, I only thought it was funny when Carrie was doing it. :laugh:



I can see both sides of the....whatever this is - debate? Argument? Coin? Whatever. But the bottom line is that this place has been slow lately, and some members are trying to get some activity going again.

If you don't like the thread topic or think it's stupid, then ignore it & let it sink to the bottom (although it could very well be "revived" again a week later, so that may not work.) You want to get serious & have real discussions? Then start a thread! :wavey: What's stopping you? It's all the rage, all the kids are doing it.


That was four days ago :lol: And that's what I meant - it was funny at first - which was when Carrie started it. There were a couple of others started that same day that were funny...

Then it got out of hand, IMO.

I didn't perceive Carrie's threads as making fun of any one person - but she's already explained - and I was also going along in that vein - having a good time.

Either way - some are having fun, some find it immature, some annoying...it's not the first time and won't be the last that Ledgies don't agree with one another.

[The Tower]

Posts get reported to you, and not always by the "victim." We try to weigh everyone's rights and keep the board a welcoming, friendly place, not like an insular club. I suppose some times we do better than others. :shrug:
I think the moderators are doing a fairly good job of balancing things around here- despite the perception that some squeaky wheels are getting the grease.

The thing I find interesting is that in the five years I've participated in this forum, I've never felt the urge to "report a post" to a moderator. Even some of things that 1/2 Insane said. I mean, the whole idea of "reporting" a post seems so grade school to me- other than something like a porn link or something like that. If I feel offense or concern about a post, I either address the person who posted it or ignore them.

That's part of the problem. It's getting a little too cliquey 'round here.
I don't like cliqueyness, but it doesn't surprise me one bit considering the way things have been (IMO) going downhill around here lately.

[Sugar]

Amen sister girl. Amen.

Yes, well we've discussed this...:lol:



If you don't like the thread topic or think it's stupid, then ignore it & let it sink to the bottom (although it could very well be "revived" again a week later, so that may not work.) You want to get serious & have real discussions? Then start a thread! :wavey: What's stopping you? It's all the rage, all the kids are doing it.

This was always my opinion with regard to Ethan when some folks seemed to be trying to bully him into not posting/creating threads. For Chrissakes, it's not like anyone ever said that everyone has to respond to his threads and hang on his every word! Hell, I almost never respond to his threads. It doesn't mean it's OK to make sport of him. A little perspective, folks.



I didn't perceive Carrie's threads as making fun of any one person - but she's already explained - and I was also going along in that vein - having a good time.

Either way - some are having fun, some find it immature, some annoying...it's not the first time and won't be the last that Ledgies don't agree with one another.

It wasn't any one person's threads that raised my eyebrow (why oh why did Marty get rid of that smiley!) nor was it just the "official" threads. But all at once there seemed to be an awful lot of (IMHO) pointless, inane, stupid threads quickly on the heels of the latest Ethan brouhaha. It certainly seemed suspect to me, but if everyone is going to go all :shocked: on me, then...whatever. It's not like it made me mad. I thought it was funny, a little sad, but ultimately it was just silliness.

I think the moderators are doing a fairly good job of balancing things around here- despite the perception that some squeaky wheels are getting the grease.

The thing I find interesting is that in the five years I've participated in this forum, I've never felt the urge to "report a post" to a moderator. Even some of things that 1/2 Insane said. I mean, the whole idea of "reporting" a post seems so grade school to me- other than something like a porn link or something like that. If I feel offense or concern about a post, I either address the person who posted it or ignore them.


Thanks. I appreciate that. :xoxo:

Interestingly, I think the anti-Ethan vibe has been curbed not so much by the actions of the moderators, but because of regular board members who have stood up and said something when he/she thought Ethan was being treated unfairly.

Ultimately, I think Kate said it best: "It's just the Internet, people."

[Sarah]

I'll just say now that uh.. personally.. I don't want to be in the club.

Clique away.. everybody else in the world does it, anyway. Why would online be any different? The only problem is when only certain people have the balls to start threads.

Too bad there isn't a topic-starting-limit per week.

[HomerMcvie]

I don't understand. seeing as you created 4 "official" threads that I can easily and readily count.
We're not allowed to speak freely(at least in the forums), so that's as "in detail" as I can be. Safely, at least.

[Rickypt]

Mine were certified :shrug:

That was very funny and worth reading through this painful thread. :nod:

I have no problem with the official threads or the unofficial threads.

[Sugar]

We're not allowed to speak freely(at least in the forums), so that's as "in detail" as I can be. Safely, at least.

Homer's absolutely right. Everyone should check the Rules of Use. Marty added this rule yesterday.

[HomerMcvie]

I have no problem with the official threads or the unofficial threads.

Exactly, and this is the Chit Chat forum. It would be different, IMO, if we were cluttering up the "artist's forums" with this stuff. Besides, some of em are funny!

[paleshadow]

I don't like cliqueyness, but it doesn't surprise me one bit considering the way things have been (IMO) going downhill around here lately.

I have been thinking about that a lot lately, but didn't really want to mention it. I don't post that much compared to a lot of people, so in a way it sometimes makes me feel like what I think doesn't matter. Sometimes lately if feels like I'm just finding threads and threads of what really are, or maybe should be PM's. I feel like I'm interrupting conversations. I agree with what the mods are saying about the "official" threads and I'd add the polls too. You can say it's assumption, but some assumptions are correct, aren't they? It seems pretty obvious that all of the official threads and polls poped up in response to one paticular users most likely innocent, albeit excessive and repetative posts. There's a huge difference between someone being a little overzealous and others doing the same thing purpously to make a point.

People can say "well, just don't read the thread if you don't like it", and for the most part I don't, but sometimes some good conversations come out of bad threads.

It does seem like many familiar names have faded away recently, and maybe the direction things are taking is part of the reason? I guess these kind of things happen in waves though. Perhaps it's due to somewhat of a lack of activity with the band, but then again Lindsey and Stevie are both on the road, so who knows. Winter boredom?

[BTFLCHLD]

:angel:

:blob2: winner...best siggy!

[sara1998]

:blob2: winner...best siggy!

Ya, too bad Stevie won't take the cartoons advice and dress as such! :lol:

That is the cutest siggy I think I've ever seen.

[paleshadow]

:blob2: winner...best siggy!

Thanks. It's from the November 5, 1999 Entertainment Weekly. There was a small article about Dallas Austin producing tracks on TISL (wonder if they'll ever surface). The caption was "The Beat Queen: Stevie gets phat" I should actually change "Stand Back" to Stevie gets Phat" LOL. On edit: I figured I should give credit to the illustrator. It's Eric Palma.

Ya, too bad Stevie won't take the cartoons advice and dress as such!

I know! Well, maybe not exactly like that. I don't think she could pull off the mid drift shirt. I think her hair would look really cool that way too.

[Sugar]

hello -
i am fumbling through the faq pages and am not quite sure were i should be to find this rule change.
can you lead the blind there?

thanks
bill

It was a facetious response to Homer's "we can't post freely here" comment in a thread where I think everyone has done a fine job of freely speaking their minds.


Sorry if it was too subtle.

[DrummerDeanna]

It was a facetious response to Homer's "we can't post freely here" comment in a thread where I think everyone has done a fine job of freely speaking their minds.


Sorry if it was too subtle.

Dammit. I read through all the rules trying to find the change :lol:

But hey - at least now I'm updated on the rules.

[HomerMcvie]

I WAS asked a question, IN the forum, which I could not honestly answer, IN the forum. Thus my response.
Tru dat.:wavey:

[Sugar]

Dammit. I read through all the rules trying to find the change :lol:

But hey - at least now I'm updated on the rules.

You're a fine Ledgie, Deanna and I think everyone should follow your example.

Well done.

[Sugar]

I WAS asked a question, IN the forum, which I could not honestly answer, IN the forum. Thus my response.
Tru dat.:wavey:

If you are only able to answer the question by using language that is harrassing, insulting, taunting, nasty or of the name-calling variety, then that is indeed true. I appreciate your honesty.

[HomerMcvie]

If you are only able to answer the question by using language that is harrassing, insulting, taunting, nasty or of the name-calling variety, then that is indeed true. I appreciate your honesty.

But there's ONE subject that we're all AFRAID to even mention.:distress:

[Sugar]

But there's ONE subject that we're all AFRAID to even mention.:distress:


My response is the same.

AND if you have true concerns, you certainly could have addressed them in a PM, but to my knowledge (and I could be wrong) none of the moderators have gotten a PM from you concerning whatever unspeakable issue it is that you can't address. Personally I think you're having too much fun hanging from your cross, but that's just me and not an OFFICIAL position.

[BTFLCHLD]

but i thought the whole point of this ado was that if someone doesn't like Big E's posts and threads that they should ignore them. everyone finds stuff on here that they don't jibe with and so - big deal - they don't check that thread out -
some folks may find your "lindsey lindsey lindsey' thread to be - uh - how you say "overmature" - others, like me, may have laughed their ass off while reading through it. others still may ignore it all togethr. but eithr way -
healthy debate sometimes gets trumped by prior incidents that may be the result of limited inflection and lack of body cues that is internet communication - which leads to a bunch of assuming as to what others mean - a mine field to say the least. god i don't know if that made sense. I responded to the question this thread posed...but a thank you for assembling thoughts on my posts.

[Sugar]

that calling someone's threads or posts by a name such as 'immature' seems to be how we got in this sticky wicket in the first place


More like the repeated labeling of not only someone's posts, but that person, as immature, a troll, complete with demands to "stop posting," and "go away."

Just to clarify. :D

[BTFLCHLD]

i only used your quote because i have had very good interactions with you in the past and didn't think you would interpret my comments as an attack - if you did i am sorry -
but i hope you also see my point - that calling someone's threads or posts by a name such as 'immature' seems to be how we got in this sticky wicket in the first place Well, it should be noted that I do not participate nor view threads I am not interested in. I believe the thread question was related to recent threads posted and I expressed my opinion of them. No sticky wicket here and I certainly do not feel attacked. I do find your choice of example interesting though. ;)

[Johnny Stew]

But there's ONE subject that we're all AFRAID to even mention.:distress:If that subject is Ethan and the amount of threads & polls he posts... and from things you've intimated in this and other threads, I believe that to be the case... then I don't understand how you feel people aren't "allowed" or are "afraid" to discuss it.

It's been brought up numerous times over the past several months. The mods have also addressed the issue countless times, both publicly and privately. We've also asked Ethan to kindly tone things down a little -- which he has -- but we're certainly not going to tell him he can no longer start threads or polls.

The guy hasn't done anything wrong... he hasn't gotten into one single argument or ever once broken or even bent one of our rules/guidelines. The only thing he's "guilty" of is unintentionally annoying some people... and, hell, we've ALL done that.

You so often grouse about your disdain for "censorship"... well, guess what, telling Ethan to stop creating threads and polls is censoring him.

I've said it before, and apparently I have to say it again -- if there is anyone who is annoyed by Ethan or anyone else, then ignore them. Not interested in a topic? -- don't read it. Don't care for a certain Ledgie? -- don't bother to open the threads they create.
It might be difficult to ignore people in the "real world," but on a message board it's as easy as breathing. And I think everyone here knows how to do that.

Lastly, if our rules and guidelines are too strict for anyone, or if they're not strict enough, I'd like to suggest a few options. They're all nice places and are filled with interesting, knowledgeable Mac fans -- though I believe that each has its own set of rules and guidelines....

Fleetwood Mac-UK Forums (http://www.fleetwoodmac-uk.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl)

FM Legacy Legboard (http://p216.ezboard.com/bfmlmessageboard)

BuckinghamNicks.net Fan Forum (http://p070.ezboard.com/bbuckinghamnicks)

[Johnny Stew]

I believe Brian's point is (and he can correct me if I'm wrong) that there were about 5 or 6 of you that perceived there to be an initial wrong who then decided to become part of the problem (as these people saw it) rather than just move on.That's exactly what I meant. :nod:

[BTFLCHLD]

Thanks. It's from the November 5, 1999 Entertainment Weekly. I love charactures ever since, as children, my bro and I had them done...I am amazed at the perceptions and talent of the artists.

[Rickypt]

People have started threads called the "official" whatever thread since I've been posting here. I just assumed that a few people got silly and had some fun making "official" threads. I don't see what any of it has to do with Ethan.

Since everyone keeps talking about Ethan though, I have been a big defender of him but he does go overboard with the threads. For example, why did he start a thread to post his Carrie song when he already has a thread about his Carrie song. It's annoying and it buries other threads. When I want to post about Dolly Parton, I dig up my Dolly Parton thread from November of last year.

Being a moderator is difficult, and I appreciate you all. But the big defense of Ethan while taking a few swipes in this thread at people having some silly fun on a chitty-chat board doesn't seem very fair.

[Sugar]

EDITED TO DELETE.

Jim's right. This is all so old at this point.

[seeker007nmss]

Alright! Enough! Time for....... A baby panda break. :D :xoxo: :nod:




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[Sugar]

Alright! Enough! Time for....... A baby panda break. :D :xoxo: :nod:




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Nice!

Thank you!

[The Tower]

People have started threads called the "official" whatever thread since I've been posting here. I just assumed that a few people got silly and had some fun making "official" threads. I don't see what any of it has to do with Ethan.
I didn't, necessarily- it was assumed. Although Sweet Sugah Sue says it was an educated guess. :shrug:

Being a moderator is difficult, and I appreciate you all. But the big defense of Ethan while taking a few swipes in this thread at people having some silly fun on a chitty-chat board doesn't seem very fair.
It doesn't.

This is why I live in a gay ghetto. When I go to the supermarket in my neighborhood, I never encounter the irritants that I would otherwise encounter in, say maybe, a Rebublican stronghold suburb.

[Johnny Stew]

Being a moderator is difficult, and I appreciate you all. But the big defense of Ethan while taking a few swipes in this thread at people having some silly fun on a chitty-chat board doesn't seem very fair.I probably should just follow Sue's cue and drop it, but I want to say that while some of the recent threads were just an example of "silly fun," there were others that were most definitely meant with a different intention.
The mods' comments in this thread were in regards to the latter, and we were not "taking swipes" at the people who meant their threads in a lighthearted manner.

[michelle2677]

o.k. so I sat and read (most of) this entire thread. Since we are talking about "official" and mine were "certified" I feel I don't fall into this thread. But what the hell. Both of my threads were actual threads, I just threw "certified" on there to make fun of carrie :laugh: And I know for a pretty hard fact that carrie DIDN'T start the initial official thread to make fun of ethan-as she stated. Mostly because I thought that too, and asked her :shrug: and nope.


And I think from that point on, it was just a fad. Oh...let's think of every possible thread we can and slap "official" on it. Kind of like the "what are you eating, drinking, seeing, typing, hearing, condioning your hair with, pooping, peeing, scratching, pissed off at, wearing, working on, knitting, excersing to" threads. IMO those kinda got out of hand, but no one seemed to mention anything about that.

I'm not even going to get into the ethan debate. I have my own opinions and I will either keep them to myself, or pm a moderator in the near future.

To close. someone mentioned the problem with cliques. and while I have to agree somewhat, i don't think that will ever change. Sometimes I feel "cliquey" and sometimes I feel so out of the loop I wonder what I'm even doing here :shrug: So I don't think that should keep you from posting just because people are in the middle of a "conversation". It's in the chit-chat. That's what it's there for. I've said plenty that got ignored and I just truck along. Sometimes it hurts my feelings, sometimes not :shrug: I had to learn that the hard way.


oh god - i am such a dunce -



don't delete it. I fell for it too, and as soon as I finished reading this thread I was gonna go check :o

That was very funny and worth reading through this painful thread. :nod:

I have no problem with the official threads or the unofficial threads.


thank you darlin' :xoxo:

HA!


:sorry:

and who in the hell are you?! :laugh: ;)

[Rickypt]

I fell for it too,


As did I...in fact I wasted quite a bit of time this morning trying to find the new guidelines. Oh well, I'm always falling for that kind of thing.

[BlackWidow]

I think it was meant to be in fun..there was no malice here.

[sara1998]

Alright! Enough! Time for....... A baby panda break. :D :xoxo: :nod:




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YES!!! I knew you'd cave...

[seeker007nmss]

YES!!! I knew you'd cave...

Somethings are just needed to be said! :p