The Official "Shut the Hell Up with the Official Threads Already" Thread - Page 4

Sugar · #46 02-27-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

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 · #47 02-27-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickypt

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 · #48 02-27-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

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 · #49 02-27-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by paleshadow

winner...best siggy!

sara1998 · #50 02-27-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

winner...best siggy!

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

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

paleshadow · #51 02-27-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

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.

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Originally Posted by sara1998

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 · #52 02-27-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by buckymcnix

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 · #53 02-27-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar

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

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

HomerMcvie · #54 02-27-2007, 04:19 PM

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

Sugar · #55 02-27-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

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

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 · #56 02-27-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

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

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 · #57 02-27-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar

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.

Sugar · #58 02-27-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

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

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 · #59 02-27-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by buckymcnix

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 · #60 02-27-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by buckymcnix

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.