I think it's because we're almost ... like a family here.  We learn to "know" the other members, and thus don't have the heart to harass and spam them.

I've been members of other boards, and I can tell you first hand, there is so much mayham at a few of them.  When I joined this place, I was surprised to see such a fun, friendly environment that had little or no drama at all :)

There are some softball boards I used to frequent where the mayhem and smacktalk got tiresome mean spirited and it's not fun to be insulted or when all you do is come on to insult people. If that's all that comes out of a person, just a spew of negativity, then I'm out. I feel like I can relax here, talk, share stories, be entertained, laugh, test knowledge, play games, enjoy everyones creativity, it's a nice diversion from mayhem. People feel a sense of comfort here, like theres a code, or lines that people intuitively know not to cross, and when they do intentionally or accidentlly, people let you know.  good question Donnie

You guys obviously haven't been in the political board lately. ::)



It's funny how people always say they don't like the drama... yet when it's happening, everyone is constantly in the thread where the drama is. ;D

You guys obviously haven't been in the political board lately. ::)


Me in the political board is like N'Sync as the opening act for Metallica  ;D

You guys obviously haven't been in the political board lately. ::)



It's funny how people always say they don't like the drama... yet when it's happening, everyone is constantly in the thread where the drama is. ;D


Yeah the politics board is full of mayhem, but even it's better than most board in the Eeen-ternet.

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Well, I guess there's a reason for a separate board for the Politics stuff. I dabbled into those for a few weeks and I noticed my blood pressure getting high whenever I started debating with people. I just left it "to each his own" I mean, basically you can *choose* to be there or not, but if you want light hearted fun, then stay in the Playful pengun boards.

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  ;D  ;D  thats a good analogy

I've taken a peek or 2 and don't care to engage. Too much intensity, I'm here for the fun. 
that's there for those that want to have a battle of wits or debate. I like it out here.
I used to go in there quite a bit, but gave up. Way too intense, and me being quite neutral on most things, it didn't work out.  ::)

That's when I moved to the PPP.

blech... politics  :P

I used to post in AmIRight, but it bored me. Dunno why, but for some reason the parodists aren't as funny and as friendly as the people here...

LOL actually Body Count opened for them in 1991... which is just as odd as N'Sync :)


Not really, Body count were a Rap-Metal band. With some actual musical talent as opposed to a synth and a beat.  ;)

I apologize to EVERYONE for my role in the "mayhem" (since my original apology was deleted out of a response and I deleted the original post after being asked to) :-\\


It's cool :)

Cause We're a Messageboard Family and we try to get along as best as we can. :)

This board has had its share of mayhem. It goes in cycles, things heat up, then someone (or many) leaves/banned, matters are discussed, and then we move on-until the next time (even though there were some people having a hard time moving on from the last time). In between these incidents, we have the political boards. Yes, it can get heated-and to some, that is the fun of discussing politics. You can count that there will be another incident in the future.




Cat

Well..my opinion (for what it's worth) is everybody is welcome here, and your (and my) eccentricities are accepted, up until you really really start pushing the envelope or it's obvious that you are just begging for attention then (and even then) you dealt with for a lot longer then most places deal with misfit toys.

I feel welcome here, even though I don't know anybody that well yet, so it's nice.

This board has had its share of mayhem. It goes in cycles, things heat up, then someone (or many) leaves/banned, matters are discussed, and then we move on-until the next time (even though there were some people having a hard time moving on from the last time). In between these incidents, we have the political boards. Yes, it can get heated-and to some, that is the fun of discussing politics. You can count that there will be another incident in the future.




Cat


That's true.  Who have we lost in the past due to feuds? 

But, it's almost always in a respectful way, only rarely is it like constant flaming and trolling, you know it's more just a heated/angry argument and then someone leaves in bitterness.

I'd like to think it has something to do with what I consider the cardinal rule of this site, and the one I enforce above all else:

"No personal attacks"

Once you allow people to begin the name calling, things degrade really quickly.

That's true.  Who have we lost in the past due to feuds? 

But, it's almost always in a respectful way, only rarely is it like constant flaming and trolling, you know it's more just a heated/angry argument and then someone leaves in bitterness.


We lost a few people due to feuds.

I have been on some viscious boards. I use to post on the Oakland A's boards and when the Yankees were beating us a few years back in the play offs, things got real dirty. I tried to state my case there, but I think some people are too hard headed.

The same goes for the AOL chat rooms. I use to be on those for about a month (when I was very new to the internet in 1999) They were fun and lighthearted, like this board, and then I began noticing that people were only that way for so long.

I can no longer go in those. I absolutely despise them. 

I'd like to think it has something to do with what I consider the cardinal rule of this site, and the one I enforce above all else:

"No personal attacks"

Once you allow people to begin the name calling, things degrade really quickly.


You don't a problem with my "Flame Club", do you?  Since that it meant simply as an outlet of anger/joke and by rule does not spread into other threads.

I once belonged to a board that was all fun and games.  It was a real great place until things got real nasty, and long time members were leaving by the truckload.  I like messageboards where you can have fun talking about things you like and not be criticized for things you like.  

because there's rules? :D

because there's rules? :D


I think that's what it really comes down to - plain and simple!

This is the first messageboard that I've belonged to, so I have nothing to compare it with.

It's good, the mods here are actually reasonable. Unlike some boards where the mods are way too laid back, and others where the mods are way too strict.

The real reason we don't got no pushin' and shovin' in here is because we're a family. Just like a family we've experienced the happiness of gaining people, and the sadness of losing people. Having been around this place longer than most, I've seen several people come and go and the family unity has remained.

And just like a family we can lend an ear, a hand, a shoulder, or give help to those when they most need it. Sure, there are rules, but if we all had to check what the rules were at any time we wouldn't be a messageboard. The rules themselves should be obvious.

The real reason we don't got no pushin' and shovin' in here is because we're a family. Just like a family we've experienced the happiness of gaining people, and the sadness of losing people. Having been around this place longer than most, I've seen several people come and go and the family unity has remained.

And just like a family we can lend an ear, a hand, a shoulder, or give help to those when they most need it. Sure, there are rules, but if we all had to check what the rules were at any time we wouldn't be a messageboard. The rules themselves should be obvious.
excellent observance from a seasoned vet. well said Bobo

We're A Family Board :)

some of them are over sensitive...I once got kicked out for typing the word 'cocktail'...

but some places are infiltrated by kids or frat boys or perverts...and they spread the immaturity and the violence.

some of them are over sensitive...I once got kicked out for typing the word 'cocktail'...

but some places are infiltrated by kids or frat boys or perverts...and they spread the immaturity and the violence.


That's why we spread the love ;D