^ Thankies. ;) :D



Look no offense to Jessica, but I would think a woman would PRAISE a man for respecting girls and not only thinking of them as sex objectsm so I totally don't get you.


None taken.  And no offense, but I hate it when guys take up this big glorious cause that women are these fragile little objects that should be put up on pedestals and worshipped just for being women, and as such, no bad things should be said in front of them due to their delicate countenance.  Just because I'm a chick does not mean I'm going to get offended nor think someone is a perv when they say something like, "I'd party with her."

I LIKE talking to guys because they're honest.  I LIKE joking with them because they don't give a crap.  It is more fun for me to hang around guys that show their true colors rather than hanging around a bunch of backstabbing bitchy soccer mom types who have nothing better to do with their days than gossip about someone else or get Botox or shuffle their kids off to the latest hot activity.

And if that makes me some kind of freak or perv, so be it.  At least I'm happy.

Guys appreciate girls with a good sense of humor.  They're no fun when they're all uptight and crap :P

Guys appreciate girls with a good sense of humor.  They're no fun when they're all uptight and crap :P


Why spank you. ;D

Why spank you. ;D


I'd TOTALLY party with you.

I'd TOTALLY party with you.


I'd hit it.

*scratches she-nuts*

Interestingly, you can use off-color jokes as an ice-breaker if they're delivered right :D  It worked for me, hehehe.

Of course, if you're all uptight and fail at the delivery you just come off as a sketchy bastard.  Which sometimes happens to the best of us anyway...


I'd hit it.

*scratches she-nuts*


Oh yeah, that's HAWT.

Interestingly, you can use off-color jokes as an ice-breaker if they're delivered right :D  It worked for me, hehehe.

Of course, if you're all uptight and fail at the delivery you just come off as a sketchy bastard.  Which sometimes happens to the best of us anyway...

Oh yeah, that's HAWT.





Banana.

Banana.


Pudding.

Pudding.



Pop.

Pop.


Fly...

As an aside, I'm sure Marty would like us to get back on topic, so my advice is this:

Don't be so uptight and don't take everything so seriously or you'll run the risk of disappearing up your own butthole.  And I guarantee you that most people don't like butt-ostriches :P

Oh yeah, I forgot to add, the bit I wrote about hanging out with women...I was talking about in real life. ;D


Fly...

As an aside, I'm sure Marty would like us to get back on topic, so my advice is this:

Don't be so uptight and don't take everything so seriously or you'll run the risk of disappearing up your own butthole.  And I guarantee you that most people don't like butt-ostriches :P


They're called asspets.

None taken.  And no offense, but I hate it when guys take up this big glorious cause that women are these fragile little objects that should be put up on pedestals and worshipped just for being women, and as such, no bad things should be said in front of them due to their delicate countenance.  Just because I'm a chick does not mean I'm going to get offended nor think someone is a perv when they say something like, "I'd party with her."

I LIKE talking to guys because they're honest.  I LIKE joking with them because they don't give a crap.  It is more fun for me to hang around guys that show their true colors rather than hanging around a bunch of backstabbing bitchy soccer mom types who have nothing better to do with their days than gossip about someone else or get Botox or shuffle their kids off to the latest hot activity.

And if that makes me some kind of freak or perv, so be it.  At least I'm happy.


Great attitude !  8) I'd certainly rather be in the company of women I can party with ... instead of minding / worrying about the 'p's and q's' .... or whatever those letters might be (f's and c's ?   ???  :o   8)).








:P



;D

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Great attitude !  8) I'd certainly rather be in the company of women I can party with ... instead of minding / worrying about the 'p's and q's' .... or whatever those letters might be (f's and c's ?   ???  :o   8)).








:P



;D


Thank you. ;D

I'm just not that type of woman that desires to be worshipped or treated like gold just because I have a vajayjay, nor do I want someone who is a total dickweed and who is going to abuse me.  A happy medium can be reached, yanno (hello, Rice Cube).  And yes, it is true that sometimes I'm worse than the guys.  My mouth would put a sailor's list of cuss words to shame and I have no qualms about breaking out the raunch jokes when the appropriate time comes along. 8)



http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/309896204_d4331fe2f0.jpg?v=0


BAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd like to raise the tone a little if I may.

Don't watch it at the Office or if you have a stick up your ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jSMTcx69-Q

I'd like to raise the tone a little if I may.

Don't watch it at the Office or if you have a stick up your ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jSMTcx69-Q


Yep.  That about sums it all up. ;D

^ Thankies. ;) :D



Look no offense to Jessica, but I would think a woman would PRAISE a man for respecting girls and not only thinking of them as sex objectsm so I totally don't get you.

Yeah I can totally talk about that stuff and I'm no different than anyone else in thinking about it, but only AFTER I'm comfortable with someone. That's the key difference.

Also, stuff doesn't usually offend me personally, but I get ticked off because there's a chance it could offend someone else (again usually women).

For instance, the "I'd party with her/hit it" crap, especially referring to young women who are like 19 and barely legal, in some cases easily old enough to be these guys' daughters (if they're like 50). That's what's unappealing and just generally immature and chauvenistic.

Please understand it's not WHAT you're talking about that gets under my skin, it's the attitude. In fact that's why it ticks me off, pervs ruin the good things about sex for everyone else (i.e. me) because women might lump all guys as being like that. That's why I stay careful and shy with that stuff until people get to really know me.


Hello! McFly! Anyone home?

You don't have to be careful and shy about that stuff around us. No need to be such a luddy-duddy.  :D

Erin says you're no prude?  Show us. Tell us your favorite dirty joke or something. No one's going to get offended, at least not in this thread.

After all, we're all just here to have fun.  ;)

$10 says Howard gets some within his lifetime.


I'll double it to $20.

^ Thankies. ;) :D



Look no offense to Jessica, but I would think a woman would PRAISE a man for respecting girls and not only thinking of them as sex objectsm so I totally don't get you.

Yeah I can totally talk about that stuff and I'm no different than anyone else in thinking about it, but only AFTER I'm comfortable with someone. That's the key difference.

Also, stuff doesn't usually offend me personally, but I get ticked off because there's a chance it could offend someone else (again usually women).

For instance, the "I'd party with her/hit it" crap, especially referring to young women who are like 19 and barely legal, in some cases easily old enough to be these guys' daughters (if they're like 50). That's what's unappealing and just generally immature and chauvenistic.

Please understand it's not WHAT you're talking about that gets under my skin, it's the attitude. In fact that's why it ticks me off, pervs ruin the good things about sex for everyone else (i.e. me) because women might lump all guys as being like that. That's why I stay careful and shy with that stuff until people get to really know me.


i seem to really be into the head-shrink talk lately.

***

http://primal-page.com/madonna.htm

"There is no one universally used definition of the Madonna/Whore Complex. Usually discussions of this complex revolves around the dichotomy of how some men can view women as two distinct and separate personas, that of saint and sinner, or of mother and whore. The complex can also center around the distinction between sacred love and profane love.

What are the psychodynamics involved when one is unable to become sexually involved with those whom they love and yet are able to became easily aroused with women who are not primary idealized love objects?

Most writers view the the Madonna/Whore Complex as the operation of unconscious dynamics when men view their idealized woman as a non-sexual, sacred love object."

I wish you all could see him the way that I do...it's just that some people have to become comfortable with someone before they are able to express themselves in that kind of way. No...I may not have met J in person yet (and I say yet because we are meeting in April...w0000t!!), but I feel that I know him more than most of the people in my "real life" setting. He is the most loyal friend I have ever had....and just because he doesn't feel comfy talking outright about the penis or the vajayjay to all of you fine folks...doesn't mean that he doesn't talk about it. mkay.?! ;D ;) :D

I wish you all could see him the way that I do...it's just that some people have to become comfortable with someone before they are able to express themselves in that kind of way. No...I may not have met J in person yet (and I say yet because we are meeting in April...w0000t!!), but I feel that I know him more than most of the people in my "real life" setting. He is the most loyal friend I have ever had....and just because he doesn't feel comfy talking outright about the penis or the vajayjay to all of you fine folks...doesn't mean that he doesn't talk about it. mkay.?! ;D ;) :D
i think some folks make fun more because they feel like they're being scolded a bit for making off-color jokes rather than that they really think M. McM. is prudish. that said true friendship is a wonderful thing and i hope things go happily in april.  :) i'm a bit envious, actually, there are some folks in my life these days that i would really like to visit but am finding it complicated to do.

I'll double it to $20.


Since when do you have a say on how much we bet on you??? ;D

i think some folks make fun more because they feel like they're being scolded a bit for making off-color jokes rather than that they really think M. McM. is prudish. that said true friendship is a wonderful thing and i hope things go happily in april.  :) i'm a bit envious, actually, there are some folks in my life these days that i would really like to visit but am finding it complicated to do.


thanks Tia..I appreciate that. :)

Since when do you have a say on how much we bet on you??? ;D


He must be getting some soon!  :o

He must be getting some soon!  :o


He told us everything but that.  The dude must be practicing his "ladies man" ;) routine.

He told us everything but that.  The dude must be practicing his "ladies man" ;) routine.


http://www.cartelia.net/fotos/l/ladiesman.jpg

Jutht thippin' on my courvoithier, yeah...

I also applaud your attitude....if any female on these boards has an issue with how (or what I am saying) they usually let me know in no uncertain terms...and I WILL apologize and tone it down. However, I DO have some issues with Marty McFly coming to the rescue when there doesn't seem to be anyone wanting to be rescued ....all the while telling us what a nice guy he is.

I will just have to take YOUR word for that Marty (Jess?) ....and Erin seems to be on your side so you will get the benefit of doubt from me. But it always means more coming from someone other than yourself!

PS....Not certain if I qualify as one of the "perverts" but I'd appreciate if you named names when spraying that kind of rubbish about....basically every middle aged poster is claiming the prize! ;)


Gracias, sir. :)


i think some folks make fun more because they feel like they're being scolded a bit for making off-color jokes rather than that they really think M. McM. is prudish. that said true friendship is a wonderful thing and i hope things go happily in april.  :) i'm a bit envious, actually, there are some folks in my life these days that i would really like to visit but am finding it complicated to do.


That about sums it up.

I also applaud your attitude....if any female on these boards has an issue with how (or what I am saying) they usually let me know in no uncertain terms...and I WILL apologize and tone it down. However, I DO have some issues with Marty McFly coming to the rescue when there doesn't seem to be anyone wanting to be rescued ....all the while telling us what a nice guy he is.

I will just have to take YOUR word for that Marty (Jess?) ....and Erin seems to be on your side so you will get the benefit of doubt from me. But it always means more coming from someone other than yourself!

PS....Not certain if I qualify as one of the "perverts" but I'd appreciate if you named names when spraying that kind of rubbish about....basically every middle aged poster is claiming the prize! ;)

What defines a "Pervert". Is it the words we say,no I don't think so.Lots of people talk about sex,does that mean they are perverted? I think perversion is something that is acted upon,you can say and talk about something,buy until you do act that does not make you a pervert..

He must be getting some soon!  :o


Nope,not geting any anytime soon. :(

Nope,not geting any anytime soon. :(


Dang.  Well, you'd better hurry up or else you owe me $20 :P

Dang.  Well, you'd better hurry up or else you owe me $20 :P

;D ;D ;D ;D

Well I'll quickly say it again, it's not the existance of the sex talk, it's the NATURE of it.

But getting away from that, it's not even so much that which ittitates me. It's the "clique" nature of the board (that being only one of the things). That's basically what I was trying to express here (and I knew this thread would be controversial and probably piss people off), that certain things tend to DOMINATE the board more than they used to. There's lots of in-jokes and people flocking with each other, where it shuts out other people.

If I wanted to be around that cliqueyness and selective nature, I'd go back to high school.

For instance - let's face it, when some people post pictures it gets 40 responses. When I do it maybe 2 or 3, five tops on a good day (and even then it's usually some run of the mill nally "Great picture" thing). No one can accuse me of noy contributing to lots of different threads, but I kinda lose the desire too when it feels like I"m being ignored in comparison to other people (maybe I'm too serious and insightful, or even when I'm having fun with people it's in too much of a nice guy way). Alot of my stuff is lighthearted too and I WOULD like talking with people on a casual basis, but again I feel like not that many people engage me anymore.

And go figure people DID talk to me more 2-3 years ago when I was alot shyer and now that I'm out of my shell and comfortable and posting pictures etc, nobody cares as much.

I feel like a struggling hair metal band who finally got good in 1993 when grunge was big and it didn't even matter! ;)

^ So you want us to acknowledge you more?  ???

In a way we are, because this thread seems a bit confrontational at times and most of it originates from the way you post.  It kinda reeks of elitism and douchebaggery, to be honest.

I don't really think of it in terms of "cliques"...it's more like some people are comfortable with each other, share a sense of humor, and decide that it'd be fun to associate with each other on a regular basis.  Isn't that the point of a messageboard "community", to actually socialize in a friendly environment? 

I'm going to quote from my friend Midas...who is not just a "clique member", but a real life OMFG-I-actually-met-him-and-we-got-drunk friend...


Alrighty.  Lemme address this as I figure I won't get a response back from the OP.  I say that because I don't expect it, and from what I've seen in the past in response to Marty's threads, I don't get a response back when I question things.  I'm not ticked off, I'm just sayin'...

Same game, different players.  That's all and that should be expected.  The atmosphere is what you make it to be. :)

To quote Climie Fisher, "Everything Changes".  This forum has evolved from being "just an 80's board" to covering all decades over the past 50-ish-plus years.  Chucky also created a non-decade specific subforum where you posted this thread so we could have fun. :)  Perhaps it has deviated some, yes, but overall it's for the greater good IMO.

I think most people stumble across this forum when they're looking for something pertaining to their past.  I would go even so far as to say things were pretty cool here overall for the majority of inthe00s' existence until this whole "decadeology" phenomenon blew up here on the board with multiple threads that basically talked about the same thing, comparing one year to another or whatever.  But again, that's my opinion.

As far as being serious, I'm hardly ever serious in PPP or WoW. :D  I'm here to have fun.  That's all.  This board still feels like a community to me, even when the conversation may seem one-sided.  I can see it in posts all across the board.  And most of them are friendly. :)

Now to actually be serious in PPP: I'm sure people will perceive me as a bully or not pay attention to me at all, and that's fine.  I've been reported to moderators; I am a moderator and administrator at other forums so I have an idea about how things work.  If I ever push the envelope too far, I'm sure I'll be made aware of it and deal with the consequences accordingly.  Until then, continue to like, dislike, agree, disagree, respect, ignore me or whatever.  Your choice.


WHO deems who is popular?  What is the criteria for that?  ???  It almost sounds like you want to control which posts get read, and I don't think that is possible.  Or that you want more attention.  Here ya go! :)


This is going to happen at every forum in the universe and beyond from time to time.  People live in the real world too. :)  I try not to worry about things I can't control.  8)


I think the MC Hammer pants thread is the most inane thread on the forum.  But you know what?  As inane as it is, I get it.  One could say the same about all the decadeology threads. 

If people would rather post meaningless one-liners and be entertained by it, what's the harm in that?  ???

I'll give you karamel for starting this thread but if you're looking to analyze something, think about how you want this board to run and think of all the responses here today.  You can't control it. 

One final thought: One could go crazy on a tangent and saying how this board has progressed from 2004-05 to now and isn't the same anymore is like discussing how MTV isn't the same as it was back in the 80's.  And there's no sense complaining about it, right? ;)


Did you end up reading any of his post?  Because you're pretty much dredging up the same crap from like five posts ago and we've already explained that it's a non-issue and you're making mountains out of molehills.  Stop taking everything so seriously, just because we like talking sexy with the female members of the board doesn't mean we automatically want to have buttsecks with them :P

By the way, I've posted like 100 reminders of Movember across the board, and on other messageboards, and maybe got like 5 responses, but I'm not ticked.  Maybe you just need to stop actively clamoring for attention and just let it come...and theoretically, if people aren't responding to you, maybe that just means you're not that interesting.  And it's okay!  Maybe you're more awesome in real life when you're not behind a shroud of internet anonymity.  My wife can vouch for the fact that I act the same in real life as on the intarwebz, so what you're seeing now is what you'd get if we were talking face-to-face.

By the way, this reminds me of the time I lost to FussBudget for "most popular member" on the 00ze once upon a time, but in his defense, FussBudget is a badass ;D

Well I'll quickly say it again, it's not the existance of the sex talk, it's the NATURE of it.

But getting away from that, it's not even so much that which ittitates me. It's the "clique" nature of the board (that being only one of the things). That's basically what I was trying to express here (and I knew this thread would be controversial and probably piss people off), that certain things tend to DOMINATE the board more than they used to. There's lots of in-jokes and people flocking with each other, where it shuts out other people.

If I wanted to be around that cliqueyness and selective nature, I'd go back to high school.

For instance - let's face it, when some people post pictures it gets 40 responses. When I do it maybe 2 or 3, five tops on a good day (and even then it's usually some run of the mill nally "Great picture" thing). No one can accuse me of noy contributing to lots of different threads, but I kinda lose the desire too when it feels like I"m being ignored in comparison to other people (maybe I'm too serious and insightful, or even when I'm having fun with people it's in too much of a nice guy way). Alot of my stuff is lighthearted too and I WOULD like talking with people on a casual basis, but again I feel like not that many people engage me anymore.

And go figure people DID talk to me more 2-3 years ago when I was alot shyer and now that I'm out of my shell and comfortable and posting pictures etc, nobody cares as much.

I feel like a struggling hair metal band who finally got good in 1993 when grunge was big and it didn't even matter! ;)


Maybe a lot of it has to do with how you get all "preachy" from time to time. You come in and start ranting about how horrible men are and how we're all a bunch of pigs and how we need to "respect" women more.

Yet time and time again, which group of people are the quickest to defend people like Howard and myself and others who like to joke around in a risque manner? That's right, it's the ladies. And do you know why? Because women are a lot more sexual than you may realize, and many of them have just as much of a perverted sense of humor as even the most boorish of men. You don't believe me? Go to some tavern with a female bartender when it's not too busy and ask her to tell you some dirty jokes. Or worse. Hell, I was in my neighborhood bar a couple weeks back and the bartender was telling a few of us how proud she was of the fact that she's 37 years old and her pussy is still tight because she hasn't had any kids yet.

Shocked? You should've been there. My jaw almost hit the floor when she said that, and I'm not easily shocked anymore.

I don't mean to come off as being rude, McFly, because I think you're a good guy and I like you, but you seem to have this attitude that women are these delicate and fragile creatures who need to be "protected" from us "big bad wolves" or something. Which is not true and if anything, the ladies who end up sticking around here tend to be strong-willed and thick-skinned yet easygoing and not easily offended, and they certainly can take care of themselves. And it should seem obvious by now that not only are the women in here not bothered by the sexual joking around, but most of them seem to find it just as amusing as much as the guys do. Perhaps you might take a lesson from the inthe00s ladies and try to be a little more thick-skinned yourself.


Now, as far as the "cliquishness" of the boards goes, well, that's just human nature. Like-minded people tend to gravitate towards one another. A lot of us have different tastes in things. That's just how it goes. And if I seem to be biased towards some people here and them towards me, well, a lot of that may have to do with the fact that I've met some of them in real life.

But I do understand where you're coming from. You're feeling left out. And you know what? As I said earlier, I like you and I think you're a good guy, so I'll make more of an effort to reach out to you from now on. But you need to realize that it's a two-way street. Perhaps if you didn't come off as being so quick to judge people and make them feel like they have to walk on eggshells when you're around, they'd be more quick to accept you.

I have to say the posts by Midas .... Rice ^^ ... and Al-B ... have all been excellent ... and should be studied, read, absorbed.


Hint ... McFly .. more gaps in your posts (people like white space); less long winded (puts people off) ... don't wanna read 'war and peace' !  ::)


Cliques exist .... fact of life, so: Join one/ join more than one/ start your own/ ignore them/ live and let live.


I note ... you pretended like I wasn't here ... but YOU want recognition (as that PM told me ... in so many words).  ::)


I'm sure you have ninny and myself in mind ... when you talk about pic people being praised /commented on. Pics ... like it or not ... please people ... are worth a THOUSAND words ... so learn !  :P


Talking about some of us as 'perverts' ... is alienating .... and a bit strong ... if you wanna truly get along with us !


I also note ... you did NOT take up Al-B's offer ... to disprove the notion of your prudishness ... by telling us a real DIRTY joke ... so, pardon me, if in spite of Erin's backing .... I remain skep-DICK-all !  :P  ;D

Rice,Al and Al covered almost everything. Just read what they said,McFly.

We all want attention,we all feel left out sometimes it's just how it is but if you start to complain about how much people ignore you they probably will ignore you even more.
You seem to have found love on this board that is a lot more than most of the members here got so be grateful and be happy :)

A boy asks where babies come from.

His mom tells him that they come from the stork.

So the boy asks, "Who has sex with the stork?"

:P

I note ... you pretended like I wasn't here ... but YOU want recognition (as that PM told me ... in so many words).  ::)



It's funny, my posts were ignored as I am sure he will ignore what I am about to say as well.



For instance - let's face it, when some people post pictures it gets 40 responses. When I do it maybe 2 or 3, five tops on a good day (and even then it's usually some run of the mill nally "Great picture" thing).


Dude, you can't force people to pay attention to you.  If you complain that they don't respond to your posts they will not want to respond.  Seriously, we all feel ignored at one time or another.  I think you need to get a grip.  Feel free to ignore this like my other posts and keep whining about "cliques".  This is the last I have to say in the matter.

I still say we all need to grab McFly and take him out for a night of drunken debauchery (as explained in the "Dear AL-B" thread in "Ask Me, Ask Me, Ask Me," and of course you're all more than welcome to stop in and make more suggestions! SHAMELESS PLUG ENDED.), and hopefully by the end of the night Marty McFly will cease to exist.

The next morning he will awaken, bloody and bruised and hungover but ultimately much stronger, and from that day forth he will be forever known as...

MARTY McLOVIN!!!  :o :o :o

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/mclovin.jpg

I still say we all need to grab McFly and take him out for a night of drunken debauchery (as explained in the "Dear AL-B" thread in "Ask Me, Ask Me, Ask Me," and of course you're all more than welcome to stop in and make more suggestions! SHAMELESS PLUG ENDED.), and hopefully by the end of the night Marty McFly will cease to exist.

The next morning he will awaken, bloody and bruised and hungover but ultimately much stronger, and from that day forth he will be forever known as...

MARTY McLOVIN!!!  :o :o :o


YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!!!

See, after Marty's last post, I think this whole thing was just a big assed ploy for attention.  Well, he got it, so now I'm going to go fade back into my clique, scratch my nether regions, drink a beer, and fart when necessary.

For instance - let's face it, when some people post pictures it gets 40 responses. When I do it maybe 2 or 3, five tops on a good day (and even then it's usually some run of the mill nally "Great picture" thing).


You could always do what I did and take a picture of your buttcrack and post it on the boards.

I'm sure that'll get you more than just 2 or 3 responses.  :D :D :D

You could always do what I did and take a picture of your buttcrack and post it on the boards.

I'm sure that'll get you more than just 2 or 3 responses.  :D :D :D



It certainly worked for ME ... an infamous shot in 'show us yer booty thread'. Now .... just WHAT WAS I doing ... with that 'fly swatter' !   ::)


I'll never tell !  :-X

















:D  ;D

It certainly worked for ME ... an infamous shot in 'show us yer booty thread'. Now .... just WHAT WAS I doing ... with that 'fly swatter' !   ::)


I'll never tell !   :-X

















:D   ;D


Oh, snap.  :o :o :o

Hint ... McFly .. more gaps in your posts (people like white space); less long winded (puts people off) ... don't wanna read 'war and peace' !   ::)


I agree with this.  A 10 page post would sit well in the Politics section, but other than that, it's almost thread poison. 

One thing I notice Marty is that often at times, you come off an an attention grabber.  Like if you start a topic and it gets no responses, you bump it on purpose in an effort to try and get responses, or you quote a post you made in a thread asking if anyone saw the post you made. 

There's no shame in starting a topic, or making a post that gets no replies.  Hell, I am an expert in that field LOL

I agree with this.  A 10 page post would sit well in the Politics section, but other than that, it's almost thread poison. 

One thing I notice Marty is that often at times, you come off an an attention grabber.  Like if you start a topic and it gets no responses, you bump it on purpose in an effort to try and get responses, or you quote a post you made in a thread asking if anyone saw the post you made. 

There's no shame in starting a topic, or making a post that gets no replies.  Hell, I am an expert in that field LOL


Me too. I've put up posts that I thought were the greatest ever, only to get no response. It's as if I could almost hear the crickets chirping. And I used to get bummed out about it, and there were even times I wondered if I'd worn out my welcome here and if everyone started thinking I was a jackass or something. But then I realized I was being silly, and that some posts or threads "hit" and some "miss," and there's really nothing you can do about it so it's pointless to worry about it.

Don't worry about whether you're "popular" or not, just be yourself.

Me too. I've put up posts that I thought were the greatest ever, only to get no response. It's as if I could almost hear the crickets chirping. And I used to get bummed out about it, and there were even times I wondered if I'd worn out my welcome here and if everyone started thinking I was a jackass or something. But then I realized I was being silly, and that some posts or threads "hit" and some "miss," and there's really nothing you can do about it so it's pointless to worry about it.

Don't worry about whether you're "popular" or not, just be yourself.


I did that above.  Nobody likes to hear about me scratching my nether regions. :-[





:D

I did that above.  Nobody likes to hear about me scratching my nether regions. :-[





:D


But everyone likes my buttcrack.

Wanna see it again?  :o :o :o

^ Go for it.

But everyone likes my buttcrack.

Wanna see it again?  :o :o :o


But that's because your buttcrack is so awesome and manly.  Mine is just.......fat. ;D

But that's because your buttcrack is so awesome and manly.  Mine is just.......fat. ;D


If they had the technology, do you think they would've made a pixelated buttcrack for Super Mario?

Then again, he was wearing overalls so that might have been difficult to render realistically...unless the overalls themselves had a busted seam or something...

If they had the technology, do you think they would've made a pixelated buttcrack for Super Mario?

Then again, he was wearing overalls so that might have been difficult to render realistically...unless the overalls themselves had a busted seam or something...


Obviously there's an opening somewhere on those overalls....


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/Funny/1up0fc6zbbc9.gif

How come they never put that 1-up trick into Mario games?  I always had to jump on turtle shells and Bullet Bills and Bob-ombs and that took forever :P

http://whichtshirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butt-crack-mario.jpg

^ Go for it.

As you wish, my friend.  ;)

Marty, I want you to pay real close attention here because I'm going to give you a lesson in the fine art of postwhoring.  ;)




First, play this clip a few times, until the tune gets stuck in your head.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P46bQNssQWQ













Now, everyone sing along!

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah,

Nah...



BUTTCRACK!!!

^ that's hot. http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/07/naughty.gif

I'm going to call it a day on this thread.  You can find me where all the perverts and cliques are.

^ that's hot. http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/07/naughty.gif

I'm going to call it a day on this thread.  You can find me where all the perverts and cliques are.


Vegas?  Can I go too?

I agree with this.  A 10 page post would sit well in the Politics section, but other than that, it's almost thread poison. 

One thing I notice Marty is that often at times, you come off an an attention grabber.  Like if you start a topic and it gets no responses, you bump it on purpose in an effort to try and get responses, or you quote a post you made in a thread asking if anyone saw the post you made. 

There's no shame in starting a topic, or making a post that gets no replies.  Hell, I am an expert in that field LOL



no, maybe instead...he should make a post describing in depth of what he ate and what his shit looked like, as he smeared it over a bathroom stall door. That's sure to get a response or ten.

no, maybe instead...he should make a post describing in depth of what he ate and what his sheesh looked like, as he smeared it over a bathroom stall door. That's sure to get a response or ten.


Yuk ! I don't think I want to know !   8-P

Yuk ! I don't think I want to know !    8-P



really? because this is something that someone once posted here about (on the boards)...and it seemed to get a few kicks. :D

My boy just pooped.  They looked like Cocoa Puffs, which is kind of funny because he ate chili and chocolate chip cookies so I expected more of a paste...

Confucius say, man who go to sleep with itchy butt wake up with stinky finger.

really? because this is something that someone once posted here about (on the boards)...and it seemed to get a few kicks. :D


Well ... I have posted something in that vein ... quite sometime back  :-X  .... but maybe best I DON'T go into that ! :D

no, maybe instead...he should make a post describing in depth of what he ate and what his shit looked like, as he smeared it over a bathroom stall door. That's sure to get a response or ten.


Only ten?  Man, this place is slowing down :D

Dang.  Well, you'd better hurry up or else you owe me $20 :P


I don't owe you anything.

My boy just pooped.  They looked like Cocoa Puffs, which is kind of funny because he ate chili and chocolate chip cookies so I expected more of a paste...



I think I just vomited. 8-P

Me too. I've put up posts that I thought were the greatest ever, only to get no response. It's as if I could almost hear the crickets chirping. one of these days, i'll make every last one of you pay for what you all have done to my beautiful "two-wheelin'" thread.  :\'( no one pays enough attention to me!

just because we like talking sexy with the female members of the board doesn't mean we automatically want to have buttsecks with them :P
yes it does. :P

no, maybe instead...he should make a post describing in depth of what he ate and what his shit looked like, as he smeared it over a bathroom stall door. That's sure to get a response or ten.


No, maybe instead...he should respond to those that replied to his direct issues in his original post.  Avoiding the issue when one is taking to task by another and then going off on a tangent seems sort of manipulative.  Complaining about posts not being responded to and then not responding directly when getting a response?  Hypocritical.

I don't need a post describing what it looked like; I read it.

I'm done for now.

No, maybe instead...he should respond to those that replied to his direct issues in his original post.  Avoiding the issue when one is taking to task by another and then going off on a tangent seems sort of manipulative.  Complaining about posts not being responded to and then not responding directly when getting a response?  Hypocritical.

I don't need a post describiing what it looked like; I read it.

I'm done for now.




Well said. :)

For instance - let's face it, when some people post pictures it gets 40 responses. When I do it maybe 2 or 3, five tops on a good day

http://ryansilberstein.com/images/marty2.jpg

d'oh!

yes it does. :P


Crap.  Maybe you're right.

But that doesn't mean we actually DO EET...

http://ryansilberstein.com/images/marty2.jpg

d'oh!


Hello!



McFly!



Anyone home?!?  ;)

Marty: You think that you are being ignored here but what is that in your avatar? Could it be a medal with an "H" on it? That means that at least one of your threads made it to the Front Page. Not everyone has one of those. So, that means that SOMEONE has read your threads and thought that at least one-maybe more were worthy enough to be on the Front Page.

As for your photos and people not commenting, as an amateur photographer, I am going to be honest and give you some constructive criticism and it is not to be nasty but to give you some advice if you want more comments.  Most of your photos are basically the same-the same pose. People are hard press to say something when the photos look just like the last batch you put up. If you want more people to comment, then take photos that are different-different poses, etc. And also, you may not want to put up the blurry ones. I can't tell you how many blurry photos I have taken. I must admit that I have been tempting to post them but don't because they just look like s**t. Also, people don't like looking at blurry photos because it hurts their eyes.  



Cat

Marty: You think that you are being ignored here but what is that in your avatar? Could it be a medal with an "H" on it? That means that at least one of your threads made it to the Front Page. Not everyone has one of those. So, that means that SOMEONE has read your threads and thought that at least one-maybe more were worthy enough to be on the Front Page.

As for your photos and people not commenting, as an amateur photographer, I am going to be honest and give you some constructive criticism and it is not to be nasty but to give you some advice if you want more comments.  Most of your photos are basically the same-the same pose. People are hard press to say something when the photos look just like the last batch you put up. If you want more people to comment, then take photos that are different-different poses, etc. And also, you may not want to put up the blurry ones. I can't tell you how many blurry photos I have taken. I must admit that I have been tempting to post them but don't because they just look like s**t. Also, people don't like looking at blurry photos because it hurts their eyes.  



Cat

I agree with Cat,when I check out the photos of people I usually comment on peoples vacation photos or photos with kids,or grandkids> if it is an individual photo and I never saw the person before,then I will comment,or if someone has a different hairstyle.If the person basically looks the same,then sorry I don't leave a comment.

Marty: You think that you are being ignored here but what is that in your avatar? Could it be a medal with an "H" on it? That means that at least one of your threads made it to the Front Page. Not everyone has one of those. So, that means that SOMEONE has read your threads and thought that at least one-maybe more were worthy enough to be on the Front Page.


There are medals to be earned? Why don't i have one? Aren't my threads important? Why are you all ignoring me? >:(

There are medals to be earned? Why don't i have one? Aren't my threads important? Why are you all ignoring me? >:(


Settle down! Here, have a cupcake!  :o :o :o

http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/cupcake.jpg

Settle down! Here, have a cupcake!  :o :o :o

http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/cupcake.jpg


Mmmm. That's better than a medal for sure :)

I love cupcakes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNfyBqrAaPk&feature=related

SAKE BOMB!

How come I didn't get a cup cake

http://www.rtfaces.com/faces/pout.jpg

I agree with Cat,when I check out the photos of people I usually comment on peoples vacation photos or photos with kids,or grandkids> if it is an individual photo and I never saw the person before,then I will comment,or if someone has a different hairstyle.If the person basically looks the same,then sorry I don't leave a comment.


I grew a moustache :(

Mmmm. That's better than a medal for sure :)


See, now all is right with the world again.

Now, if we could just get all the leaders of every country on Earth together and give them all cupcakes, then we'd have world peace.  ;)

I really hope I don't tick off anyone with this post (that's really not the intent, and I apologize if I do) but chances are I will. But I think some things have to be said, and hey life is short. ;)



If you compare how this board was in 2004/05 to right now, there's clearly a huge difference in atmosphere. Obviously some people come and go, which is normal anywhere (online or in real life), but you have to admit it's become pretty major here.

It has progressed so much like VH1, videogames, and the Jerry Springer show - i.e. beginning as innocent, sometimes informative entertainment that was serious and more family-suitable; then slowly getting trashier, more selective and just totally deviating from its original purpose where it doesn't even seem like the same thing anymore.

Too many people I think forget the main reason the board exists and probably what caused them to sign up in the first place - nostalgia and/or fandom of pop culture and things from the past. Whether it was people talking about their experiences, or younger folks who just dug retro stuff and wanted to discuss and enjoy it, everyone basically had that in common back in the day.

I'm sure not saying every post should be a life story or analyzing the '80s or social issues of course not, all I'm saying is I wish the board would return to being more serious, communal and friendly.



For the record yes....I know nothing can stay the same forever 'cause no matter what the freshness is gonna wear off and there comes a time when basically everything has been discussed and people start kinda getting sick of seeing the same things cycling again. That's why places like PPP and the subboards exist, and that's all good. :)

But I think we've come to a point where serious discussion is almost totally kicked out (probably not intentionally, but it is) and lots of people feel left out because it's become less of a community and more like a clique of friends who hang with each other. I'm not knocking that since I love making friends and talking with them too, and yeah I know obviously some people are gonna "flock together" to an extent (everyone likes their buddies). What I guess i'm getting at though is that it seems like it's more of a popularity contest on here now. Like there's a tendency to not look at the CONTENT of a post but rather WHO is posting it. Lets face it, the "popular people" get way more attention.

There's much less variety of people posting anymore too, like you've got one extreme then the other without much of a middle ground.




It's like everyone would rather hear a couple people having meaningless one-sentence conversations stating things that are plainfully obvious. More power to them if they like it, but how could anyone possibly think it's entertainment, and why do they ENCOURAGE it? Or the meaningless crap like MC Hammer pants (a slightly funny joke the first time, but how did it turn into 3 years and still going strong), and just middle aged perverts is more important than actually taking the time to converse with more people and have fun, or help out with their problems, or just talk about old school pop culture and personal nostalgia.


If I could reply and it be read as Tam, and not from a moderator point of view, I would really appreciate it. ;)

I joined here in January '05. I was looking for the brand name of a pair of jeans from my youth (the 80's) that were very similar to the red and black leather pants Michael Jackson wore in his Thriller video. Nothing ever came of my request, and to this day I am still looking for those jeans! :o ;D

At any rate, I met quite a few people, made friends right away, and never looked back. From that point, I logged in so I could hang out with ktelqueen, CeramicsFanatic, quirky_cat_girl (Erin joined around the same time as myself), FussBudgetVanPelt, IndyGent, Bobby and Alcohoholica. From one spectrum to the other, these people had me in stitches almost every single night. It was also a time when I needed other people outside of my world in my life. It was the first Deployment that I successfully lived through, and to be honest, I think I survived because of the help and encouraging words I received here, and because while here, I could forget the real world and problems, I could just let go and have a blast, even if it was for only a few hours a day. (In my case, it was mostly late nights because I was waiting online for the chance that hubby might sign into messenger..) ;)

Of course forums change, show me one that doesn't and I will show you a forum with members who no longer peruse the site. Personally, I think our little corner of the internet has changed for the better. I did quit posting here for a couple of months. I was tired of always being corrected, told my grammar wasn't right, or I wasn't playing the Penguin Board Games properly. It was like I was in grade school again and the bullies were telling me what I could and couldn't do. I never should have let it get to me, but it is hard when you have certain forum police on your tail all the dang time. I also got tired of the same crap being posted all the time, comparing this to that, and the like. The forum was no longer fun for me - so I backed away.

No matter my efforts, I came back. I missed my 'friends' here, I missed the understanding, and I missed the comfort that the forum gives me. No sooner had I come back that I finally decided I would stay out of the Penguin Board Games section all together. Nothing changed there, and I am sure that nothing will. As with any game that requires more than one participant, there is always someone who will not agree with you, and then point out the rules like you are a toddler. I decided this because of a run-in I had with a long standing member (prior to them being banned) AbsolutelyVile. She, like some other members, had no patience with those trying to enjoy themselves. She corrected me every chance she had, following me through every single game I decided to post in. At any rate, I refused to be treated like that and haven't really gone back to the board games since. (I think I actually participated a few months ago, but became bored, not knowing why I even enjoyed it so long ago in the first place).

Now, thread wise - personally, I enjoy the more non-serious threads as compared to the serious ones. Sure there are a few that I will participate in, but others I just do not feel I need to add my two cents to. Some I have no idea about, others might be hitting a little too close to home for me to write in them. And other times, I prefer to keep my opinions to myself because that way I don't offend others and I don't like to get preachy. It happens, but I don't like forcing my opinion on certain subjects down other people's throats. There have been many threads that I have started that have gone days without replies. Not a big deal to me. Why? Because not everyone is interested in the same things I am. But I don't take it personally, you can't do that in a forum this large. If I took everything someone said personally, I would have quit here a long time ago. But then I decided that if the person's last name isn't the same as mine, if they don't pay my bills, if they don't live under my roof... then who cares??!!! I answer to my God, myself, my husband and my son. I don't need to be worrying whether someone else has or hasn't read what I have posted. Half the time most don't agree with my posts anyway, or they have been taken the wrong way. Shyt happens.

"serious, communal and friendly" - I can't expect this in everyday life so how can I expect this of an internet forum? Serious topics: you will find in Politics, Religion, and actually in the PPP. Not everyone wants to be serious though. Communal: I see them all over the boards. Friendly: is everywhere as well, but one cannot expect to get along with everyone can they? If this were the case then I imagine we would live in a very different world. I can count how many people hated me for a period of time, only to find now that I consider them 'friends' as I think they consider me. Do we agree on everything? Not likely. Do we see each others humor? Not all the time. Do we fully understand each other? I'm sure we don't. But that is what makes this place work I think. We have to remember too that when posting on an internet forum, tone of voice is always left out. What one says as a joke can be 'heard' by someone else as sarcasm or ignorant. It happens.

You make a good point about the popularity of others, but in making that point you also sound like you are another one of those 'poor me' souls, which I know you are not. You normally mesh so well with everyone else, that it makes it difficult for me to take this part seriously. I have seen many of your posts, your defending certain types of posts, your quick comebacks to others, your jokes, your pains, your love. People acknowledge you all the time... in their time. For you to think that you are ignored on the boards is just plain silly. I know I personally haven't replied to some of your posts because I don't want to hurt your feelings. To be honest, when you post gushy, mushy stuff towards another member on the forum, I immediately click back or forward, because I feel that is something that is none of my business. I did the same thing when Alex was posting like that to Beth. TMI for me.

Entertainment: Again everyone enjoys different things but to discount what one finds entertainment isn't fair. If they find their one line, painfully obvious posts to be entertaining.... so be it. They could say the same thing about posts comparing nostalgia. Personalities are never exactly alike. Not even Identical Twins.

Every year, right around this time, a thread exactly like this pops up. And the answers are always the same. Things change because if they didn't, this place would surely become a ghost town. Now, of course as long as there is some drama going on, you will always find people here. But then again - when isn't there drama of some sort? ;)

Tam 8)

If I could reply and it be read as Tam, and not from a moderator point of view, I would really appreciate it. ;)

I joined here in January '05. I was looking for the brand name of a pair of jeans from my youth (the 80's) that were very similar to the red and black leather pants Michael Jackson wore in his Thriller video. Nothing ever came of my request, and to this day I am still looking for those jeans! :o ;D

At any rate, I met quite a few people, made friends right away, and never looked back. From that point, I logged in so I could hang out with ktelqueen, CeramicsFanatic, quirky_cat_girl (Erin joined around the same time as myself), FussBudgetVanPelt, IndyGent, Bobby and Alcohoholica. From one spectrum to the other, these people had me in stitches almost every single night. It was also a time when I needed other people outside of my world in my life. It was the first Deployment that I successfully lived through, and to be honest, I think I survived because of the help and encouraging words I received here, and because while here, I could forget the real world and problems, I could just let go and have a blast, even if it was for only a few hours a day. (In my case, it was mostly late nights because I was waiting online for the chance that hubby might sign into messenger..) ;)

Of course forums change, show me one that doesn't and I will show you a forum with members who no longer peruse the site. Personally, I think our little corner of the internet has changed for the better. I did quit posting here for a couple of months. I was tired of always being corrected, told my grammar wasn't right, or I wasn't playing the Penguin Board Games properly. It was like I was in grade school again and the bullies were telling me what I could and couldn't do. I never should have let it get to me, but it is hard when you have certain forum police on your tail all the dang time. I also got tired of the same crap being posted all the time, comparing this to that, and the like. The forum was no longer fun for me - so I backed away.

No matter my efforts, I came back. I missed my 'friends' here, I missed the understanding, and I missed the comfort that the forum gives me. No sooner had I come back that I finally decided I would stay out of the Penguin Board Games section all together. Nothing changed there, and I am sure that nothing will. As with any game that requires more than one participant, there is always someone who will not agree with you, and then point out the rules like you are a toddler. I decided this because of a run-in I had with a long standing member (prior to them being banned) AbsolutelyVile. She, like some other members, had no patience with those trying to enjoy themselves. She corrected me every chance she had, following me through every single game I decided to post in. At any rate, I refused to be treated like that and haven't really gone back to the board games since. (I think I actually participated a few months ago, but became bored, not knowing why I even enjoyed it so long ago in the first place).

Now, thread wise - personally, I enjoy the more non-serious threads as compared to the serious ones. Sure there are a few that I will participate in, but others I just do not feel I need to add my two cents to. Some I have no idea about, others might be hitting a little too close to home for me to write in them. And other times, I prefer to keep my opinions to myself because that way I don't offend others and I don't like to get preachy. It happens, but I don't like forcing my opinion on certain subjects down other people's throats. There have been many threads that I have started that have gone days without replies. Not a big deal to me. Why? Because not everyone is interested in the same things I am. But I don't take it personally, you can't do that in a forum this large. If I took everything someone said personally, I would have quit here a long time ago. But then I decided that if the person's last name isn't the same as mine, if they don't pay my bills, if they don't live under my roof... then who cares??!!! I answer to my God, myself, my husband and my son. I don't need to be worrying whether someone else has or hasn't read what I have posted. Half the time most don't agree with my posts anyway, or they have been taken the wrong way. Shyt happens.

"serious, communal and friendly" - I can't expect this in everyday life so how can I expect this of an internet forum? Serious topics: you will find in Politics, Religion, and actually in the PPP. Not everyone wants to be serious though. Communal: I see them all over the boards. Friendly: is everywhere as well, but one cannot expect to get along with everyone can they? If this were the case then I imagine we would live in a very different world. I can count how many people hated me for a period of time, only to find now that I consider them 'friends' as I think they consider me. Do we agree on everything? Not likely. Do we see each others humor? Not all the time. Do we fully understand each other? I'm sure we don't. But that is what makes this place work I think. We have to remember too that when posting on an internet forum, tone of voice is always left out. What one says as a joke can be 'heard' by someone else as sarcasm or ignorant. It happens.

You make a good point about the popularity of others, but in making that point you also sound like you are another one of those 'poor me' souls, which I know you are not. You normally mesh so well with everyone else, that it makes it difficult for me to take this part seriously. I have seen many of your posts, your defending certain types of posts, your quick comebacks to others, your jokes, your pains, your love. People acknowledge you all the time... in their time. For you to think that you are ignored on the boards is just plain silly. I know I personally haven't replied to some of your posts because I don't want to hurt your feelings. To be honest, when you post gushy, mushy stuff towards another member on the forum, I immediately click back or forward, because I feel that is something that is none of my business. I did the same thing when Alex was posting like that to Beth. TMI for me.

Entertainment: Again everyone enjoys different things but to discount what one finds entertainment isn't fair. If they find their one line, painfully obvious posts to be entertaining.... so be it. They could say the same thing about posts comparing nostalgia. Personalities are never exactly alike. Not even Identical Twins.

Every year, right around this time, a thread exactly like this pops up. And the answers are always the same. Things change because if they didn't, this place would surely become a ghost town. Now, of course as long as there is some drama going on, you will always find people here. But then again - when isn't there drama of some sort? ;)

Tam 8)



I COULD correct some of your grammar but I'll just go with.....Well said, Tam!  :)

Good post Tam but I do have to correct you on something-Absolutely Vile was NOT banned. She self-deleted and unlike many who self-deleted, she never came back.



Cat

Very well said, Tam.  :)



I COULD correct some of your grammar but I'll just go with.....Well said, Tam!  :)


I'd be careful, gibbo.  She replied to Marty as Tam but she could reply to you as ModTam. ;) ;D

I COULD correct some of your grammar but I'll just go with.....Well said, Tam!  :)


Thanks gibbo!


Good post Tam but I do have to correct you on something-Absolutely Vile was NOT banned. She self-deleted and unlike many who self-deleted, she never came back.



Cat


My fault Cat - it was so long ago that I didn't remember. ;)


Very well said, Tam.  :)

I'd be careful, gibbo.  She replied to Marty as Tam but she could reply to you as ModTam. ;) ;D


Thanks Dagny!

Mod-cap back on.... GIBBO!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D

^ Tam win :D

As for the board games, I stopped playing them a long time ago too, but when someone did try to tell me how to play and when to declare a page locked etc etc I just told them to F OFF :D :D

I was tired of always being corrected, told my grammar wasn't right, or I wasn't playing the Penguin Board Games properly. It was like I was in grade school again and the bullies were telling me what I could and couldn't do. I never should have let it get to me, but it is hard when you have certain forum police on your tail all the dang time.

Tam 8)



Like someone else said here (I'm sure I can't remember where *cough*  ::) )  .... and I did find THAT one amusing / clever  ;D  ... I don't think they do it 'intentio-Nally ' ?  ???  :o  ... it's just their nature ... some people just can't help themselves !  :P  ;)    ;D

Like someone else said here (I'm sure I can't remember where *cough*   ::) )  .... and I did find THAT one amusing / clever  ;D  ... I don't think they do it 'intentio-Nally ' ?   ???  :o  ... it's just their nature ... some people just can't help themselves !   :P   ;)     ;D


Fixed.  And whoever can't help themselves need to

http://msghelp.net/images/stfu_noob.jpg

Tam, we love you :-*

Let's sing everyone :D

We are the world
We are the children



We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start living....

Good post Tam but I do have to correct you on something-Absolutely Vile was NOT banned. She self-deleted and unlike many who self-deleted, she never came back.



Cat


She came back, but not as Absolutely_Vile

Marty: You think that you are being ignored here but what is that in your avatar? Could it be a medal with an "H" on it? That means that at least one of your threads made it to the Front Page. Not everyone has one of those. So, that means that SOMEONE has read your threads and thought that at least one-maybe more were worthy enough to be on the Front Page.

As for your photos and people not commenting, as an amateur photographer, I am going to be honest and give you some constructive criticism and it is not to be nasty but to give you some advice if you want more comments.  Most of your photos are basically the same-the same pose. People are hard press to say something when the photos look just like the last batch you put up. If you want more people to comment, then take photos that are different-different poses, etc. And also, you may not want to put up the blurry ones. I can't tell you how many blurry photos I have taken. I must admit that I have been tempting to post them but don't because they just look like s**t. Also, people don't like looking at blurry photos because it hurts their eyes.  



Cat


You might have a point. :) Its just that i'm picky with pictures so I usually just self-shoot them - like I wouldn't want someone else taking one of me and posting it without my knowledge. I've gotta admit, my self confidence isnt that great (although it's improving), so maybe I take it a little personally if my pictures don't get responded to or if it just gets some generic nallyish comment. Its that feeling like you just embarrased yourself, like if you say something in class and people just turn to look at you without responding. It's like "um, oops sorry".

I admit I want people to think I'm cute/attractive or at least cool (to their credit lots of people did respond when I put up my eyeliner pictures). :)



Anyway, sorry if I've been slow to respond, but this thread's been moving so fast I dont have the energy to keep up that easy, but ... before anyone goes off the deep end, let me say I've at some point at least TRIED to interact/get along with just about everyone. I can usually be cool with most people, but there comes a time (esp if the interactions are one-sided) when something annoys you so much you can no longer hold it in. Maybe it was just bad luck or people tended to miss it when I responded to some threads - that sucks but I guess its life.


People like yourself, Al-B and others I cant think offhand - there's maybe a few things that might rub me wrong on occasion, but overall I dig you guys and don't have any problems with you. :)






Mr Mister - Geez, sorry that I'm a deep thinker and actually like to be analytical or go into detail on things. I'm just a talkative person by nature and I like to express emotions. Sorry if that bothers you, but at least i can construct a post with intelligence. I think that's better than nonsensical jibberish, a million smileys 'apostraphes' and "quotes" and photoshopped pictures littering every post. That's an eyesore man, no offense.



Jessica - D*mn girl you need to lighten up and be more cordial to people. I could take your b*tchyness if it were in spurts or for a good reason, but you're unpleasant all the time and like to pick on people, no one wants to hear that all the time. I almost think you look for reasons to be mean, just to feel good about yourself. If it were just you two it wouldn't be so bad, but you seem to get the support of half the board - THAT is my gripe, the pack mentality of the board.




Philip Eno - I do not (and have never) understood his appeal. He literally talks like a robot and has to have the most dreary, boring personality I think I've ever "seen". If you like him that's your business, but I think I'd have more fun watching paint drying for a week - at least that changes.





whistledog - You always miss the point if anyone calls you on something, including this. Quit sidestepping the issue and doing the same smart aleck remarks, have a heart and at least attempt to be serious. Its bad enough you're a snob and trash anyone you dont like or lump people together (like picking on kids or anyone you disagree with - that's another pet peeve, but beside the point). D*mn dude, even the few cool things about you like music knowledge and sense of humor gets ruined by your smarmy attitude. Worse off though, its people like YOU who ruin it for people like ME becaues you especially make chauvenist pig remarks about women (i.e. celebrities or even people on the board) who you don't even know. Thats the difference between complimentary and creepy sex talk.




^ Same goes for anyone with the "I'd bang her/hit it/party with that" mentality. For better or worse, women can talk about sex, what turns them on and their crushes, and it comes across as more cute/complimentary (except maybe the really extreme cases, like the psycho stalker types). Guys can't do that nearly as easily (i.e. friendly talking could be construed as flirting). Yeah it's kind of a double standard and that sucks, but there's a REASON for it, and its guys like you. The same deal goes for referring to women in general as "bitches" - i hear guys do that when they break up with their girlfriends or if they have an argument with them, and I don't go for that.

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As Absolutely_Foul ?  ???

We have to remember too that when posting on an internet forum, tone of voice is always left out. What one says as a joke can be 'heard' by someone else as sarcasm or ignorant. It happens.

You make a good point about the popularity of others, but in making that point you also sound like you are another one of those 'poor me' souls, which I know you are not. You normally mesh so well with everyone else, that it makes it difficult for me to take this part seriously. I have seen many of your posts, your defending certain types of posts, your quick comebacks to others, your jokes, your pains, your love. People acknowledge you all the time... in their time. For you to think that you are ignored on the boards is just plain silly. I know I personally haven't replied to some of your posts because I don't want to hurt your feelings. To be honest, when you post gushy, mushy stuff towards another member on the forum, I immediately click back or forward, because I feel that is something that is none of my business. I did the same thing when Alex was posting like that to Beth. TMI for me.

Entertainment: Again everyone enjoys different things but to discount what one finds entertainment isn't fair. If they find their one line, painfully obvious posts to be entertaining.... so be it. They could say the same thing about posts comparing nostalgia. Personalities are never exactly alike. Not even Identical Twins.

Every year, right around this time, a thread exactly like this pops up. And the answers are always the same. Things change because if they didn't, this place would surely become a ghost town. Now, of course as long as there is some drama going on, you will always find people here. But then again - when isn't there drama of some sort? ;)

Tam 8)


Good post Tam. :)

You know, alot of stuff isn't any big deal on its own, but over time it gets annoying. Certain people do seem to get preference over others, and usually I'm a nonconfrontational guy but I guess over 3 years little annoyances got the better of me. That can happen to anyone (there was a Simpsons episode where Ned Flanders even lost his temper).;D

Maybe I take it harder than I should, because I've had bad experiences in my life of being left out of "cliques" hanging with each other (feeling less liked compared to other people), so perhaps anything like that makes me flip out or upset more than it should. Sorry about that if I've taken it too personally. I guess because I make alot of long or analytical posts, that might bore people or they might not get as many responses and I guess that's just life.


P.S. I can actually understand the awkwardness I suppose, of us flirting a bit and being overly friendly, but it's different than what Alex and Sister Morphine had. It's not just a crush or an extended friendship, it's caring about someone so much mutually that you can't even describe it to someone else. :)

Mr Mister - Geez, sorry that I'm a deep thinker and actually like to be analytical or go into detail on things. I'm just a talkative person by nature and I like to express emotions. Sorry if that bothers you, but at least i can construct a post with intelligence. I think that's better than nonsensical jibberish, a million smileys 'apostraphes' and "quotes" and photoshopped pictures littering every post. That's an eyesore man, no offense.



Right ... this is HOT off the press .. I'm only focusing on THIS ^ part of your post ... for the time being ... since you've finally gotten the balls up ... to talk to ME !


You imply that I am NOT a deep thinker.   I think some of the people here .. will TOTALLY disagree with you on this one ... if they've digested some of the posts I've made in the religious / political area ... and the PM's I've sent them.

So .. at least YOU can construct a post with 'intelligence' .... how smugly 'superior' ... do you think you come across to ME !  As of now ... I definitely do not feel like going into any new threads you might start ... just coz of your 'attitude' ....... and I certainly wasn't 'ignoring' you before  !


Photoshopped pics ... 'LITTERING'     ::)  EVERY post ?    ::)   Talk about 'exaggeration' .......


For YOUR information .. .. MANY (not all, certainly)  here ... like what I bring  to this forum .......... see me as a 'breath of fresh air' ... DIFFERENT !  If you don't like that ....... you can go jump in the lake ....... as far as I'm concerned.

I'm not here to please YOU ... so ... eat yer heart out !   :P


P.S. .. The number of different people here ... who've told me they've laughed their asses off at my posts ... I've lost count ! I see myself as bring  lightness, and humor into their lives. I think that makes ME a valuable member of this board. I'm sure some think the same about you ... although as of now .. I am not one of them !    :P

I admit I want people to think I'm cute/attractive or at least cool (to their credit lots of people did respond when I put up my eyeliner pictures). :)


^ Same goes for anyone with the "I'd bang her/hit it/party with that" mentality. For better or worse, women can talk about sex, what turns them on and their crushes, and it comes across as more cute/complimentary (except maybe the really extreme cases, like the psycho stalker types). Guys can't do that nearly as easily (i.e. friendly talking could be construed as flirting). Yeah it's kind of a double standard and that sucks, but there's a REASON for it, and its guys like you. The same deal goes for referring to women in general as "bitches" - i hear guys do that when they break up with their girlfriends or if they have an argument with them, and I don't go for that.


You know Jesse, I can kind of understand where you are coming from, and it is indeed a great trait to be tuned into women, show them respect etc. but I have to say that I see you getting used because of this nature. *Some* women are going to see this and try to get everything they want from you before they chew you up and spit you out. It is one thing to respect women, but it is another thing altogether to embrace your testosterone, and just be a guy. I'm not saying that you have to be a pig like *some* guys are, but you need to say every once in a while... "Man, that chick is HAWT!!!"


Good post Tam. :)

You know, alot of stuff isn't any big deal on its own, but over time it gets annoying. Certain people do seem to get preference over others, and usually I'm a nonconfrontational guy but I guess over 3 years little annoyances got the better of me.

Maybe I take it harder than I should, because I've had bad experiences in my life of being left out of "cliques" hanging with each other (feeling not as liked as other people), so perhaps anything like that makes me flip out or upset more than it should. Sorry about that.

I guess because I make alot of long or analytical posts, that might bore people or they might not get as many responses and I guess that's just life.


You know, I am not looking for you to apologize for who you are. Everyone is different.

And for being a nonconfrontational guy, ^^^ you sure did a good job of putting it right out there. That was testosterone in full effect. If you don't use what you've got then eventually things are going to happen. You just might get walked all over because of it.

So what if your posts are analytical? So what if my posts sound b!tchy? So what if other posts are gibberish. If they don't affect you directly, let it roll off your back. I know it sounds easier said than done, but you will create less stress for yourself if you just ignore certain things. Trust me - been there, done that. Don't let things get you to the point where you don't want to return, because you are a part of the boards, like everyone else.

Tam 8)

You know Jesse, I can kind of understand where you are coming from, and it is indeed a great trait to be tuned into women, show them respect etc. but I have to say that I see you getting used because of this nature. *Some* women are going to see this and try to get everything they want from you before they chew you up and spit you out. It is one thing to respect women, but it is another thing altogether to embrace your testosterone, and just be a guy. I'm not saying that you have to be a pig like *some* guys are, but you need to say every once in a while... "Man, that chick is HAWT!!!"

You've got a point, and I can do that once I'm comfortable with someone. I have to establish the friendship and closeness FIRST, then I can be sexual and stuff. :) Most dudes are the other way around. Not saying they're bad people or anything, but that's not me. I'm really alot like a gay guy (or a girl) who just isn't gay lol.

I always had zillions of crushes and totally liked girls as far back as I can remember, but even if I did think they were attractive, I was always more into wanting to be boyfriend/girlfriend with them as opposed to wanting to see them naked or whatever. Oh I'm not gonna say I haven't thought about that stuff (I think everyone has), I just do it differently than most straight men do.

Let's face it MANY girls think guys are pigs for that reason, and if it means me being a little overcautions, I'd rather do that than risk offending someone or being typecast.

You know, I am not looking for you to apologize for who you are. Everyone is different.

And for being a nonconfrontational guy, ^^^ you sure did a good job of putting it right out there. That was testosterone in full effect. If you don't use what you've got then eventually things are going to happen. You just might get walked all over because of it.

So what if your posts are analytical? So what if my posts sound b!tchy? So what if other posts are gibberish. If they don't affect you directly, let it roll off your back. I know it sounds easier said than done, but you will create less stress for yourself if you just ignore certain things. Trust me - been there, done that. Don't let things get you to the point where you don't want to return, because you are a part of the boards, like everyone else.

Tam 8)


True, I probably just let it boil inside for 3 years then it all came out, probably not a good idea. ;D

Jessica - D*mn girl you need to lighten up and be more cordial to people. I could take your b*tchyness if it were in spurts or for a good reason, but you're unpleasant all the time and like to pick on people, no one wants to hear that all the time. I almost think you look for reasons to be mean, just to feel good about yourself. If it were just you two it wouldn't be so bad, but you seem to get the support of half the board - THAT is my gripe, the pack mentality of the board.




Philip Eno - I do not (and have never) understood his appeal. He literally talks like a robot and has to have the most dreary, boring personality I think I've ever "seen". If you like him that's your business, but I think I'd have more fun watching paint drying for a week - at least that changes.




whistledog - You always miss the point if anyone calls you on something, including this. Quit sidestepping the issue and doing the same smart aleck remarks, have a heart and at least attempt to be serious. Its bad enough you're a snob and trash anyone you dont like or lump people together (like picking on kids or anyone you disagree with - that's another pet peeve, but beside the point). D*mn dude, even the few cool things about you like music knowledge and sense of humor gets ruined by your smarmy attitude. Worse off though, its people like YOU who ruin it for people like ME becaues you especially make chauvenist pig remarks about women (i.e. celebrities or even people on the board) who you don't even know. Thats the difference between complimentary and creepy sex talk.







Man ... having just skimmed over THESE remarks  ... I can only conclude that McFly's been reading 'How to win friends and influence people' (NOT).


He must be from Bizarro land ... where insulting people is actually a compliment.


I suspect Philip Eno  will be too polite / not want to be confrontational ... not stick up for  himself ... unlike me ... who's quite happy to smack back as good as I get.  Your remarks about him .... to me ... are a DISGRACE ... even if you believe that ... and to some extent ... I can see where you might be coming from ..... but to actually say this stuff publicly !    ::)

Since you don't care if you hurt people's feelings .. pardon me, if I have no pity when people get stuck into YOU .. henceforth !

^^ That's a good attitude to have for the most part, but you really need to stop with the

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After a while, the girlfriend's gonna want some :D

^ As for Philip Eno, he is extremely boring but altogether harmless so we shouldn't hate on him.

^ LOL, so true. I dont even have a problem with his upper-crust British proper nature and one sentence posts, but I have to wonder why he spends so much time here yet says nothing.

But hey, it's not like he's hurting anyone and people have a right to communicate anyway they want.

^ LOL, so true. I dont even have a problem with his upper-crust British proper nature and one sentence posts, but I have to wonder why he spends so much time here yet says nothing.

But hey, it's not like he's hurting anyone and people have a right to communicate anyway they want.


Ah, good...it seems you are coming to an understanding, perhaps there is hope for you after all 8)  Sometimes it is good not to overanalyze stuff that isn't that important in the grand scheme of things anyway.

Stay thirsty my friend.

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Can I be flat out honest and say what made me do my flipout in the first place? It was the "Soulmates" and "Affair of the heart" threads which started out serious, then turned into either snide 8-year old remarks, value judgements about people you don't even know, or just pointless Philip/Howard spam crap traded back and forth.

I guess that led me to unload on everyone else too (which wasn't necesarry, but was nagging at me for a long time). Then again if I dished it out, I've gotta be prepared to take it too.

That really differes from my usual easygoing, Liberal and nonconfrontational style. I'm not justifying being a bit of a d*ck and I hope people can accept my apology (although it DID feel good to say some of it, since I tend to keep annoyances toward others bottled up).

Can I be flat out honest and say what made me do my flipout in the first place? It was the "Soulmates" and "Affair of the heart" threads which started out serious, then turned into either snide 8-year old remarks, value judgements about people you don't even know, or just pointless Philip/Howard spam crap traded back and forth.

I guess that led me to unload on everyone else too (which wasn't necesarry, but was nagging at me for a long time). Then again if I dished it out, I've gotta be prepared to take it too.

That really differes from my usual easygoing, Liberal and nonconfrontational style. I'm not justifying being a bit of a d*ck and I hope people can accept my apology (although it DID feel good to say some of it, since I tend to keep annoyances toward others bottled up).


Bottled up, or not ... I certainly won't be changing my ways ONE iota ... on YOUR behalf.

Well, now we know what you REALLY think ... of Philip, myself, Howard  and others here.


Apology, or not .. I won't be forgiving you anytime soon. You're on my very short list ..... of people to avoid, where possible.

Can I be flat out honest and say what made me do my flipout in the first place? It was the "Soulmates" and "Affair of the heart" threads which started out serious, then turned into either snide 8-year old remarks, value judgements about people you don't even know, or just pointless Philip/Howard spam crap traded back and forth.



I sometimes wonder if I'm reading the same thread that you are marty.

Where in the Affair of the Heart thread is there any snide 8 year old remarks or anything else 'inappropriate'?

Can I be flat out honest and say what made me do my flipout in the first place? It was the "Soulmates" and "Affair of the heart" threads which started out serious, then turned into either snide 8-year old remarks, value judgements about people you don't even know, or just pointless Philip/Howard spam crap traded back and forth.

I guess that led me to unload on everyone else too (which wasn't necesarry, but was nagging at me for a long time). Then again if I dished it out, I've gotta be prepared to take it too.

That really differes from my usual easygoing, Liberal and nonconfrontational style. I'm not justifying being a bit of a d*ck and I hope people can accept my apology (although it DID feel good to say some of it, since I tend to keep annoyances toward others bottled up).


Well, that's really what Philip Eno and Howard do, although I find Howard goofy and charming in his own way :D  I guess we're all guilty in some way of lashing out before pausing to think before pushing the "post" button and should probably learn to take it to private messages to work things out, but humans aren't exactly logical...

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You don't have to be so complacent all the time, and when people give you advice or constructive criticism, it's probably a good thing to acknowledge them with either a simple post or a private message to say you either appreciate the advice or respectfully disagree.  However, it seems that you often ignore certain points of view in favor of posts that side with you, and that reveals an inherent bias on your part.

Which brings me to this...

Jessica - D*mn girl you need to lighten up and be more cordial to people. I could take your b*tchyness if it were in spurts or for a good reason, but you're unpleasant all the time and like to pick on people, no one wants to hear that all the time. I almost think you look for reasons to be mean, just to feel good about yourself. If it were just you two it wouldn't be so bad, but you seem to get the support of half the board - THAT is my gripe, the pack mentality of the board.

I actually think you deserved the brunt of most of her bitchiness, based on the way you posted earlier, even before this post.  But she's not unpleasant to everyone...and the reason she seems to get the support of half the board is because she's A- RIGHT! and B- she took the time to befriend her supporters.  So maybe you should take a moment to reflect and maybe apologize before I open up ...


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Godspeed :)

   And I resent that.  I am not middle aged...


Neither am I.

A pervert(who is smart about it) is me, but not middle aged.

whistledog - You always miss the point if anyone calls you on something, including this. Quit sidestepping the issue and doing the same smart aleck remarks, have a heart and at least attempt to be serious. Its bad enough you're a snob and trash anyone you dont like or lump people together (like picking on kids or anyone you disagree with - that's another pet peeve, but beside the point). D*mn dude, even the few cool things about you like music knowledge and sense of humor gets ruined by your smarmy attitude. Worse off though, its people like YOU who ruin it for people like ME becaues you especially make chauvenist pig remarks about women (i.e. celebrities or even people on the board) who you don't even know. Thats the difference between complimentary and creepy sex talk.


You might be one of the last of the few guys who looks at a girl in a "I'd like to take her home to meet my parents" kind of way.  I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but you need to escape your "Pleasantville" like existance and realize that not every guy out there is like that. 

Sure this messageboard isn't the same as it used to be, but you know what?  Sh*t happens.  Suck it up buttercup.  There are still people who do come here to discuss aspects of decades like music, movies, etc.  I am one of them and I still put that first over anything else on this messageboard, but you make it sound like all I do is make degrading remarks towards women and that I'm never serious.  Not everyone has to be serious all the time. 

You claim that I trash people I don't like, when you just trashed Philip Eno because of his monotone like manner.  The only people I've ever trashed were those who had it coming, like ones who threaten violence against other members, or those who set out to destroy this messageboard (either on purpose or by just being a dumbass)

You are a good guy Marty, so I don't understand why you are turning the microscope on me when all I tried to do was give you friendly advice.  And for the record, this is probably the longest post I've ever made at inthe00s.  Don't expect that from me everytime :D

^ LOL, so true. I dont even have a problem with his upper-crust British proper nature and one sentence posts, but I have to wonder why he spends so much time here yet says nothing.

But hey, it's not like he's hurting anyone and people have a right to communicate anyway they want.


I have to jump in here. Not to bag on you, Marty, but dragging Philip Eno into this was totally unnecessary and I think you owe him an apology.

Maybe this thread may have been necessary at first. Maybe we can be a bit cliquish, maybe you do feel like you're left out, and perhaps you just needed to vent. And that's understandable, we all need to vent from time to time.  But after your initial post, I think you could have handled things a lot better. It seemed like once or twice a day you'd make some really long post scolding the whole group for not accepting you into the hive. Then another day would pass, a bunch of our replies would pile up and then you'd make another similar post, again scolding the entire group for not accepting you.

When during that time, while we were all going off topic and joking around you could have instead just dropped it and jumped right in and joked around with us. I mean really, that's all you've gotta do if you want to fit in here, at least in the PPP. Just talk TO us, not AT us. And as far as the whole sexual innuendo thing goes? Well, just don't let it get to you, because really it's not that big of a deal.

And please try not to be so judgmental towards people, Marty. If there's one thing that may hinder you socially here in the PPP, it's that. We all have our opinions on things and that's why there's a "Current Politics and Religious Topics" board, so if you feel like you must vent about things that offend you, please do it there.

The bottom line, Marty, is that if you want to fit in here in the PPP, then just HAVE FUN. They don't call this the "Playful Penguin Place" for nothing.  ;)

but you know what?  Sh*t happens.  Suck it up buttercup.  


Whistle ... you certainly have some INTERESTING / humorous turns of phrase !                            :D  ;D




You claim that I trash people I don't like, when you just trashed Philip Eno because of his monotone like manner. 


Philip certainly has plenty of people here who like him .... as (witness) the number of different people who wished him well recently in his 'I'm leaving the boards' thread. Attack him ... and you alienate yourself to some extent from MUCH of the board .... so, a VERY wise move, on your part, McFly !  ::)  :P

He certainly has a very DRY sense of humor ... but it's definitely there ..... and I'm sure he's a person of deep thought, and feelings too ... so .. I just can't get / will NOT get it ... that you can in anyway justify what you did to him today.


He's the 'engine room' of this board .. always there, to keep it ticking over, ready to converse with almost anybody. Sure, there's plenty of less than sparkling posts ... but that's HIS style ... just like I've developed my own here.

Vive la difference !  :P

I have to jump in here. Not to bag on you, Marty, but dragging Philip Eno into this was totally unnecessary and I think you owe him an apology.




Whilst he can / may certainly SAY the words .... 'Hey, Philip/ Mister' (whomever) ... I was wrong, I'm sorry, I apologize ... etc; etc; .... we will KNOW deep down .... that he's probably just saying what we wanna hear .... and STILL thinks we're boring, inane .... people he'd actually be glad .. if we WEREN'T on the board ... as long as we're gonna continue in the same way.

So ... I ain't buying it.  :P



The bottom line, Marty, is that if you want to fit in here in the PPP, then just HAVE FUN. They don't call this the "Playful Penguin Place" for nothing.  ;)



How many times  ::) .. yes you're right Al ... people need to be reminded that it IS called 'PLAYFUL penguin place' ... where I do the bulk of my despicable posts  ::) . I'm definitely here to PLAY !  :P



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I do hope there ain't TOO many smilies in this post for my 'mate' Marty !    :-[      :(


Oh well ...  might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb ?    ???    ???













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You might have a point. :) Its just that i'm picky with pictures so I usually just self-shoot them - like I wouldn't want someone else taking one of me and posting it without my knowledge. I've gotta admit, my self confidence isnt that great (although it's improving), so maybe I take it a little personally if my pictures don't get responded to or if it just gets some generic nallyish comment. Its that feeling like you just embarrased yourself, like if you say something in class and people just turn to look at you without responding. It's like "um, oops sorry".

I admit I want people to think I'm cute/attractive or at least cool (to their credit lots of people did respond when I put up my eyeliner pictures). :)


So you crave attention.  Who doesn't?  Here's some more.



Anyway, sorry if I've been slow to respond, but this thread's been moving so fast I dont have the energy to keep up that easy, but ... before anyone goes off the deep end, let me say I've at some point at least TRIED to interact/get along with just about everyone. I can usually be cool with most people, but there comes a time (esp if the interactions are one-sided) when something annoys you so much you can no longer hold it in. Maybe it was just bad luck or people tended to miss it when I responded to some threads - that sucks but I guess its life.


Yeah, I guess *I* have that bad luck too.  Haven't won the lottery yet neither...

But now it's time to bash members of the community without provocation!  :D  This is the best part where certain members get singled out...


Mr Mister - Geez, sorry that I'm a deep thinker and actually like to be analytical or go into detail on things. I'm just a talkative person by nature and I like to express emotions. Sorry if that bothers you, but at least i can construct a post with intelligence. I think that's better than nonsensical jibberish, a million smileys 'apostraphes' and "quotes" and photoshopped pictures littering every post. That's an eyesore man, no offense.


Hey, at least you're letting your true feelings show, right?  However, wouldn't a PM be more appropriate?  Maybe I'm wrong on this...you're probably just joking since this is the Playful Penguin Place.



Jessica - D*mn girl you need to lighten up and be more cordial to people. I could take your b*tchyness if it were in spurts or for a good reason, but you're unpleasant all the time and like to pick on people, no one wants to hear that all the time. I almost think you look for reasons to be mean, just to feel good about yourself. If it were just you two it wouldn't be so bad, but you seem to get the support of half the board - THAT is my gripe, the pack mentality of the board.


I don't need to defend Jess at all.  She's a good friend of mine and can defend herself.  I think you see what you want to see.



Philip Eno - I do not (and have never) understood his appeal. He literally talks like a robot and has to have the most dreary, boring personality I think I've ever "seen". If you like him that's your business, but I think I'd have more fun watching paint drying for a week - at least that changes.


OMFG and Jesus Moonwalking Christ!  Don't like it, don't read it!  :D  I could probably say that for everyone you singled out to berate.



whistledog - You always miss the point if anyone calls you on something, including this. Quit sidestepping the issue and doing the same smart aleck remarks, have a heart and at least attempt to be serious. Its bad enough you're a snob and trash anyone you dont like or lump people together (like picking on kids or anyone you disagree with - that's another pet peeve, but beside the point). D*mn dude, even the few cool things about you like music knowledge and sense of humor gets ruined by your smarmy attitude. Worse off though, its people like YOU who ruin it for people like ME becaues you especially make chauvenist pig remarks about women (i.e. celebrities or even people on the board) who you don't even know. Thats the difference between complimentary and creepy sex talk.


C'mon, man, whistledog loves CANADA?  Don't you know how COOL Canada is?  :D



^ Same goes for anyone with the "I'd bang her/hit it/party with that" mentality. For better or worse, women can talk about sex, what turns them on and their crushes, and it comes across as more cute/complimentary (except maybe the really extreme cases, like the psycho stalker types). Guys can't do that nearly as easily (i.e. friendly talking could be construed as flirting). Yeah it's kind of a double standard and that sucks, but there's a REASON for it, and its guys like you. The same deal goes for referring to women in general as "bitches" - i hear guys do that when they break up with their girlfriends or if they have an argument with them, and I don't go for that.


Good grief.  I'd party with half the phreaking board.  I've "partied" with some of "that" that was formerly and currently active members of this and other boards.  It's called charm.  Getcha some.  Sorry if you don't like that "mentality". 
Guys can talk friendly with girls. 
The only woman I've ever referred to as a bitch that I had a relationship was my ex-wife, because she was.  Worse than Jess.  :D



Can I be flat out honest and say what made me do my flipout in the first place? It was the "Soulmates" and "Affair of the heart" threads which started out serious, then turned into either snide 8-year old remarks, value judgements about people you don't even know, or just pointless Philip/Howard spam crap traded back and forth.

I guess that led me to unload on everyone else too (which wasn't necesarry, but was nagging at me for a long time). Then again if I dished it out, I've gotta be prepared to take it too.

That really differes from my usual easygoing, Liberal and nonconfrontational style. I'm not justifying being a bit of a d*ck and I hope people can accept my apology (although it DID feel good to say some of it, since I tend to keep annoyances toward others bottled up).


I don't know if you're grouping me in that apology because you haven't directly addressed any of my responses to your posts here.  At this point I don't care; I probably come off as a d*ck most of the time anyways.

I gave an honest response in that AOTH thread.  There are times when I do make serious posts about things.  Most of the flippin' time they get ignored.  I don't get bent about it.

I'm done for tonight.  This was probably a sh!t response on my part but I felt like saying something since individual members were singled out.  I don't think anyone is going to like everyone on this board.  I'll leave it at that for now.

Oh no, I apologize if you thought I was referring to you man (I totally wasn't). :)

It's hard to have a "conversation" in writing since it's not like in person where you really feed off the other person. In other words lots of times people will say something that I totally like and I think is right on, but I dont wanna post just to say "yeah/I agree/lol" type things. I guess I can see how being ignored could come across as rude though, and that's never been my intention. When you're talking in person that type of smalltalk is much easier.

PS - I guess middle age is about 40 to 65 but that's beside the point. Its the person not the age that matters, and lots of people who talk about sex are people i DONT want to picture it from. ;D



DUDE.... I keep telling you but you don't seem to hear me...


40 IS NOT middle aged   >:(



okay now that I got that off my chest. I apologize but my internet access has been sporadic at best so I missed this post all together. I am still only on page one with like 15 pages to go so if something is covered already... my bad  ;)


Jesse,

I see your point but I think you have to look at the board as a whole.  I reserve my pop culture content for those specific threads but PPP is a free for all its not a place to have deep meaningful discussions about specific things, films, music, what have you. Its a place to let your hair down and have fun.... its a place to get know, really know, the other members on  the board.

When I first came here I posted in the 70s and 80s but you know once I found PPP I just kind of stayed there. The truth is I think most of the topics in the specific threads have been exhausted... I mean post a thread about a movie people loved it or hated it. Post about music people loved it or hated. I can't tell you how many times in last 3 years (give or take) I've seen "new" topics but really its just some new member who wants to talk about something we already discussed 3 months earlier.  and, Time and again when I do start a topic I find that it too had been discussed a year or so earlier.  Tell me how can you mine the past for new content...since everything has already happened and we've already discussed it?

I know you try to keep introducing "fresh" topics- and I try to reply to them when I can but I think if you look at all the posts you started you'll find a similar thread running through them.  We all know you're a 90s kid who was born out of time. I get that. I wish you'd been a teen in the 80s (then you'd be middle aged now too  ;) )  but what really rocks about pop culture - especially in this advanced technological age we are in- is that you didn't have to be there to appreciate. You can get the full experience of that time now- and that's amazing. But now tell me something new.... nope you can't because we've had the same discussion before.

But you'll continue to try and find new and creative ways to express your love of the 80s because that's what you do and I will respond because that's what I do.  However, don't hate on PPP Hammerpants, LTE, or some other thread that holds innane posts... who really cares. Its just a group of people who are out to have fun. If you don't like it don't visit the thread but don't try to dampen the fun because it's not something that amuses you.... when you get middle aged and life bends you over and takes you hard... you may be happy there's a place you can go and be silly and blow off some steam... I know it's helped me.  Plus.... seems like plenty of us are into it so I say- to reference a popular show from the 70s & 80  Diff'rent Strokes... It takes different strokes to rule inthe00s.

Dude.. you lived in the 90's.

The 90's spawned the internet.

Without the internet you wouldn't know wtf went on before you were around.

Therefore.. the 90's were the decade for you.

Therefore, stfu.. 1990's > 80's. 80's > 70's. Today > Yesterday. I'd rather have HDTV, High Speed DSL and a potential cure for AIDS than George Michael, Black Michael Jackson and Sheena Easton any day of the week.

^
^ Fair enough Snoz :)

I cant really respond to everyone at the moment (but to be fair to myself I knew I could expect criticism for starting this), but I understand everyone's different. That's all good, and I never intended to ONLY post about the '80s and 90s or social issues or analyzing pop culture, telling life stories and all that (even if that's what drew me in initially), and I know there's only so much of that you can do before it gets samey and tiring.

And no, bringing innocent people into it just because they might have a few little pet peeves was uncalled for (I'd be pissed too if the shoe was on the other foot). I was wrong on that and I admit it, but I guess it's too late to turn around now. Sometimes we say things on a bad day and then feel guilty once we've calmed down, but the damage is done.


I actually DO like the PPP and I recognize it doesnt always need to be heartfelt, analytical and serious (even if I'd like it to be a bit more that way). I've myself made alot of casual/fun, goofaround questions on here, but they seem to run out of steam quicker.

I think my outburst was just little things that slowly built up and I did a Casey Kasem. ;) See, I'm generally pretty spineless when it comes to voicing my opinion to people, and if they bugged me I just let it roll off my back even if it ticked me off. Believe me if I told people what I really thought of them I'd get my ass kicked (I think we ALL wound at some point in life), so maybe it just came all rushing out of me at once.

It's very frustrating to be misunderstood (which I am on alot of things). As we've talked about endlessly here, just because I respect women and dont like the way alot of men talk about them...doesn't mean I can't talk about sex or havent thought about it as much as anyone else. It's not that black and white, cut and dry.

I tend to REALLY loosen up once people get to know me and I feel comfotable. I just need that first.

Dude.. you lived in the 90's.

The 90's spawned the internet.

Without the internet you wouldn't know wtf went on before you were around.

Therefore.. the 90's were the decade for you.

Therefore, stfu.. 1990's > 80's. 80's > 70's. Today > Yesterday. I'd rather have HDTV, High Speed DSL and a potential cure for AIDS than George Michael, Black Michael Jackson and Sheena Easton any day of the week.


Not true bro (although you're sort of right, i came of age then and could DO more), but I have lots of little kid memories of the '80s. And that's my favorite music. I actually heard alot of it on the radio then.

Again, the misunderstood thing. ;)

Jessica - D*mn girl you need to lighten up and be more cordial to people. I could take your b*tchyness if it were in spurts or for a good reason, but you're unpleasant all the time and like to pick on people, no one wants to hear that all the time. I almost think you look for reasons to be mean, just to feel good about yourself. If it were just you two it wouldn't be so bad, but you seem to get the support of half the board - THAT is my gripe, the pack mentality of the board.


Like I said yesterday, I was going to ignore this thread, but quite a few people have encouraged me to address this remark.

All I gotta say is that if this was meant to either piss me off or chastise me, it didn't work.  I spent the better part of the night laughing my ass off at it and congratulating myself on being a "mean bitch".  I have been called worse names by different people, so I really couldn't give two sh*ts about your snarkiness above.  However, I do have to say that I don't know where you're getting your information from.  I rarely acknowledge you (more so because I don't frequent the decades boards), but if it makes you feel validated to accuse me of something I have never unleashed on you (until now), then go ahead.

Now I have read back through this topic and have found zero bitchyness directed at you from me.  I have seen posts where I tried to get the joking across, but maybe it didn't translate.  I have seen posts where I got irritated, but that was after you completely IGNORED what everyone said.  That's about it.  If you didn't like what I had to say, you could have told me in a PRIVATE MESSAGE.

Now, as for your post above about this being brought about by questionable posts in the Affair of the Heart thread, I totally call bullsh*t on that excuse.  There were a FEW, A VERY FEW, off topic posts in there, but nowhere did I see anyone judging or making rude remarks directed at whatever is going on with you two.  We all tried to be helpful and share experiences, and yes, I do have experience with AOTH crap.

I still maintain that this was a massive ploy on your part to get tons of attention.  Well, it worked, and how do you like it?

By the way, what on God's green earth was the frickin' point of dragging Philip Eno into this? ???

By the way, what on God's green earth was the frickin' point of dragging Philip Eno into this? ???


There's no 'point' as such ... he was just giving his honest opinion of us/ our posting style ... how we annoy him. So, now we know.


Btw ... excellent post, Snoz ...

I agree ... most of those posts in the other sections start to sound samey  / like they've been done to death ... so, I seldom dip into them ... unless the mood strikes ?

I think my outburst was just little things that slowly built up and I did a Casey Kasem. ;) See, I'm generally pretty spineless when it comes to voicing my opinion to people, and if they bugged me I just let it roll off my back even if it ticked me off. Believe me if I told people what I really thought of them I'd get my ass kicked (I think we ALL wound at some point in life), so maybe it just came all rushing out of me at once.





Its unhealthy to let that stuff go unchecked.... the closer I get to middle aged (because I'm not there yet  ;) ) I realize that life is short.... too short to please other people so I just work on myself and if I can live with the words I've spoken (or typed) at the end of the day then I go to bed and sleep a nice peaceful sleep. I want to develop an ulcer or engage my family history of heart disease by agonizing over whether or not I hurt someone or ticked them off... I figure we are all adults and so long as I've had my say and you've had yours then its all good. IF we disagree then we agree to disagree. But also we might learn something from one another... as long as I have spoken my piece then I walk away without regret.

You'll figure this out...its totally an age thing because I didn't get when I was in my 20s but boy how much easier life would've been if I knew then what I know now.





There's no 'point' as such ... he was just giving his honest opinion of us/ our posting style ... how we annoy him. So, now we know.


Btw ... excellent post, Snoz ...

I agree ... most of those posts in the other sections start to sound samey  / like they've been done to death ... so, I seldom dip into them ... unless the mood strikes ?






thx

All right, that's it.

We need to kidnap McFly, get him drunk, and then drag him down to the local dirt track so we can watch some...

FIGURE-8 SCHOOL BUS RACING!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plbI-QxdFzk



Any volunteers?  ;)

All right, that's it.

We need to kidnap McFly, get him drunk, and then drag him down to the local dirt track so we can watch some...

...FIGURE-8 SCHOOL BUS RACING!!!



Any volunteers?  ;)



Let's go.  We have Illiana Speedway in Merrillville, Indiana.

All right, that's it.

We need to kidnap McFly, get him drunk, and then drag him down to the local dirt track so we can watch some...

...FIGURE-8 SCHOOL BUS RACING!!!



Any volunteers?  ;)


I don't know about McFly but I'm down to get blotto and race some school busses.

I don't know about McFly but I'm down to get blotto and race some school busses.


I've never actually been to a school bus race but I'll bet it's 1000 times better than NASCAR.

Can I be flat out honest and say what made me do my flipout in the first place? It was the "Soulmates" and "Affair of the heart" threads which started out serious, then turned into either snide 8-year old remarks, value judgements about people you don't even know, or just pointless Philip/Howard spam crap traded back and forth.
Marty can I please remind you that you do not have to read every thread on these boards, and there is a good reason for my continue conversation with Howard.

Philip Eno - I do not (and have never) understood his appeal. He literally talks like a robot and has to have the most dreary, boring personality I think I've ever "seen". If you like him that's your business, but I think I'd have more fun watching paint drying for a week - at least that changes.

Marty

May be you misunderstanding of myself comes from not knowing how the British sense of humour, and the way of life over here. I am not changing my life style just for you.

May be it is that you need a change of messageboard, there is a BTTF forum and you could find a new home there.

...and where do you buy your paint from if it takes over a week to dry?

Philip

Marty can I please remind you that you do not have to read every thread on these boards, and there is a good reason for my continue conversation with Howard.



Aah ... THAT'S our Philip ! ^ 






Philip Eno - I do not (and have never) understood his appeal. He literally talks like a robot and has to have the most dreary, boring personality I think I've ever "seen". If you like him that's your business, but I think I'd have more fun watching paint drying for a week - at least that changes.





Yes ... he DIDN'T 'see' this one ^    ::)  .... even though I am SURE he  has !  He has chosen to respond to a less controversial, less personal post !







I suspect Philip Eno  will be too polite / not want to be confrontational ... not stick up for  himself ... unlike me ... who's quite happy to smack back as good as I get. 



Just like I said ! ^    8)














:D



But wait, but wait ... I'm just about to submit .... and am interrupted by ...    ???    :o    ???



Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.




Marty

May be you misunderstanding of myself comes from not knowing how the British sense of humour, and the way of life over here. I am not changing my life style just for you.

May be it is that you need a change of messageboard, there is a BTTF forum and you could find a new home there.

...and where do you buy your paint from if it takes over a week to dry?

Philip




Hey Philip ... I think you just grew a spine !  :o  :o









Please forgive me folks, if I break my code .... and add something to Philips stats  (no .. I can't say the word !  :-[    :P    :D    ;D  ).

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Marty...You're just not thinking fourth dimensionally!

If you feel that serious discussions about social issues, music, retro stuff, nostalgia, & pop culture have declined, well, maybe the members you shared those discussions with are no longer here and there's no way to keep that 2004/05 thing going that you enjoyed so much. People may also have a hard time trying to find new things to talk about when those topics have been discussed extensively. There's no one to blame for that. The board is just running it's course and it is still communal & friendly for the most part.
As for gangs or cliques, people do seem to flock & herd together at times & there are times when we feel left out & wished we were more involved in what's happening & I betcha that even the "popular" people feel like that sometimes.
One of the things I enjoy about inthe00s is that we have the freedom to post and express ourselves in our own unique ways. What's exciting and fun for one may be dull & boring for another, but it's bad karma to disparage people here for enjoying themselves. I'm dissapointed & surprised that you would name & criticize specific members who have done you, nor anyone else here any harm. Even people you didn't name individually thought that maybe you were referring to them & got defensive. If you're not careful, it's a good way to alienate yourself. How would you feel if people posted negative things about Quirk & criticized her posts & claimed they were boring & had little value. As her friend, I don't think you'd appreciate that, & I know that you & many more of us hopefully would defend her. In defense of Philip; he's the first friend I made here when I joined in 2005 (according to you, the year of the board's decline) & a friend to many. I find his wit, experience, sense of humor & English manner pleasant.  Spending time here posting everyday, even if it is just a meaningless one word post or a one-sentence conversation, brings him pleasure & joy, & he has a real passion & devotion for this place. I'm also a big fan of the one word, one sentence form of communication, & sometimes a single word or sentence can accomplish more than a full page post does, in that it makes us or others smile. There's nothing wrong with posting playful meaningless crap & if you don't like it, then just walk around it. 
As for posting pics, images, or photoshopping, many people take pride in themselves & their skills & it can be very expressive & entertaining.
As for threads or pics that get no hits, we all know that everyone, every single person here has started a thread that bombed.  I mean, what about that Witch Mountain thread...just kidding Tia.  ::)
Anyways Jesse, as for your pictures getting replies ...dude, you need new scenery. go outside & find some interesting places where you can get some cool pics of yourself. Ask someone that looks like they won't steal your camera to take a pic of you somewhere else more exciting than the inside of your parent's house.
and it wouldn't hurt you to compliment other people's pics too. you always get back more when you give.



I'm been slow to post on your thread and now that there's been time to reflect and get feedback on probably the most active thread of your career here, well,  I truly hope that something good, positive, and constructive can come from it.  8)

Marty

May be you misunderstanding of myself comes from not knowing how the British sense of humour, and the way of life over here. I am not changing my life style just for you.

May be it is that you need a change of messageboard, there is a BTTF forum and you could find a new home there.

...and where do you buy your paint from if it takes over a week to dry?

Philip


:o

Wow ! I think that's about as pissed off as reserved, mild mannered, always polite Mr. Eno's ever gonna get here (publicly) .... but for HIM ... it's a 'milestone'.  8)


That suggestion to Marty about another messageboard ... it's about as polite a way as he can suggest to 'go forth, and multiply' ... a bible eupehemism for .... for .... 







???    :o    :o 

No 'Marty' with his obviously superior intelligence  ::) ... doesn't need people only capable of delivering 'gibberish'  ::) ... to inform him of THAT one !    8)















:P






:D



;D

^ Yes ... those damned overused  'smilies' ... YET again !    ;D

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Marty...You're just not thinking fourth dimensionally!

If you feel that serious discussions about social issues, music, retro stuff, nostalgia, & pop culture have declined, well, maybe the members you shared those discussions with are no longer here and there's no way to keep that 2004/05 thing going that you enjoyed so much. People may also have a hard time trying to find new things to talk about when those topics have been discussed extensively. There's no one to blame for that. The board is just running it's course and it is still communal & friendly for the most part.
As for gangs or cliques, people do seem to flock & herd together at times & there are times when we feel left out & wished we were more involved in what's happening & I betcha that even the "popular" people feel like that sometimes.
One of the things I enjoy about inthe00s is that we have the freedom to post and express ourselves in our own unique ways. What's exciting and fun for one may be dull & boring for another, but it's bad karma to disparage people here for enjoying themselves. I'm dissapointed & surprised that you would name & criticize specific members who have done you, nor anyone else here any harm. Even people you didn't name individually thought that maybe you were referring to them & got defensive. If you're not careful, it's a good way to alienate yourself. How would you feel if people posted negative things about Quirk & criticized her posts & claimed they were boring & had little value. As her friend, I don't think you'd appreciate that, & I know that you & many more of us hopefully would defend her. In defense of Philip; he's the first friend I made here when I joined in 2005 (according to you, the year of the board's decline) & a friend to many. I find his wit, experience, sense of humor & English manner pleasant.  Spending time here posting everyday, even if it is just a meaningless one word post or a one-sentence conversation, brings him pleasure & joy, & he has a real passion & devotion for this place. I'm also a big fan of the one word, one sentence form of communication, & sometimes a single word or sentence can accomplish more than a full page post does, in that it makes us or others smile. There's nothing wrong with posting playful meaningless crap & if you don't like it, then just walk around it. 
As for posting pics, images, or photoshopping, many people take pride in themselves & their skills & it can be very expressive & entertaining.
As for threads or pics that get no hits, we all know that everyone, every single person here has started a thread that bombed.  I mean, what about that Witch Mountain thread...just kidding Tia.  ::)
Anyways Jesse, as for your pictures getting replies ...dude, you need new scenery. go outside & find some interesting places where you can get some cool pics of yourself. Ask someone that looks like they won't steal your camera to take a pic of you somewhere else more exciting than the inside of your parent's house.
and it wouldn't hurt you to compliment other people's pics too. you always get back more when you give.



I'm been slow to post on your thread and now that there's been time to reflect and get feedback on probably the most active thread of your career here, well,  I truly hope that something good, positive, and constructive can come from it.   8)
Hear Hear!!

:o
Wow ! I think that's about as pissed off as reserved, mild mannered, always polite Mr. Eno's ever gonna get here (publicly) .... but for HIM ... it's a 'milestone'.   8)
That suggestion to Marty about another messageboard ... it's about as polite a way as he can suggest to 'go forth, and multiply' ... a bible eupehemism for .... for .... 
???    :o    :o 
No 'Marty' with his obviously superior intelligence   ::) ... doesn't need people only capable of delivering 'gibberish'   ::) ... to inform him of THAT one !    8)
:P
:D
;D
^ Yes ... those damned overused  'smilies' ... YET again !    ;D
I saved some space by compacting your post  ;D  and yes, Philip is almost incensed & outraged  :o  but he's a right to be defensive. I think an incident like this will be healed with time.

Nice post in general, Mike ... but as for ....


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Marty...You're just not thinking fourth dimensionally!

There's nothing wrong with posting playful meaningless crap & if you don't like it, then just walk around it. 
As for posting pics, images, or photoshopping, many people take pride in themselves & their skills & it can be very expressive & entertaining.




You know ... I DO take pride in my photoshopping efforts  .... I try to do a good job. I think I've come a long way .... and do a VERY good job ... on most of those efforts ... especially considering how quickly I post some of those modified pics. They ain't ALWAYS perfect .... sometimes I look, and think ... no ... that one's not really THAT convincing ... I pick holes in my efforts ... but ... generally, I'm quite pleased with it all.

I don't know anybody ELSE on this board ... who delivers photoshopped efforts so quickly ... and especially of THAT standard (not that they're not capable ... they just don't do it).

Well, I think a number of people here DO like to see their faces transplanted onto somebody else !  8)

I'm quite happy for MY part .... with the 'service' I offer.  8)

Nice post in general, Mike ... but as for ....


You know ... I DO take pride in my photoshopping efforts  .... I try to do a good job. I think I've come a long way .... and do a VERY good job ... on most of those efforts ... especially considering how quickly I post some of those modified pics. They ain't ALWAYS perfect .... sometimes I look, and think ... no ... that one's not really THAT convincing ... I pick holes in my efforts ... but ... generally, I'm quite pleased with it all.

I don't know anybody ELSE on this board ... who delivers photoshopped efforts so quickly ... and especially of THAT standard (not that they're not capable ... they just don't do it).

Well, I think a number of people here DO like to see their faces transplanted onto somebody else !  8)

I'm quite happy for MY part .... with the 'service' I offer.   8)


I agree that your skills are very good. there should be a medal for that  8)

I saved some space by compacting your post  ;D   and yes, Philip is almost incensed & outraged  :o  but he's a right to be defensive. I think an incident like this will be healed with time.


I'm sure the massive amounts of gigabytes available on this board ... will appreciate you saved them a few bits, Mike. It ALL adds up ! Anyway, SOMEBODY has to compensate ... for those 'clowns' who do





























this / THAT  ^  sorta thing !    >:(  >:(














::)











:P






:D



;D

Nice post in general, Mike ... but as for ....


You know ... I DO take pride in my photoshopping efforts  .... I try to do a good job. I think I've come a long way .... and do a VERY good job ... on most of those efforts ... especially considering how quickly I post some of those modified pics. They ain't ALWAYS perfect .... sometimes I look, and think ... no ... that one's not really THAT convincing ... I pick holes in my efforts ... but ... generally, I'm quite pleased with it all.

I don't know anybody ELSE on this board ... who delivers photoshopped efforts so quickly ... and especially of THAT standard (not that they're not capable ... they just don't do it).

Well, I think a number of people here DO like to see their faces transplanted onto somebody else !  8)

I'm quite happy for MY part .... with the 'service' I offer.   8)


You are far better than me, I have tried to photoshop etc and failed and your skills are well appreciated.

Karma to Alan, Al, Mike and especially Philip, you didn't deserve that, but you responded with the kind of dignity and maturity and humour I'd like to have all the time  ;D. I was going to jump in to your defense but you did it for yourself and beautifully. I salute you sir!

Jessica I knew you wouldn't need defending babe  ;D

Man I feel like i should take Midas's smite back..............

So to answer, having thought about various things raised here.
Firstly whilst it's quite sweet that you treat all ladies like delicate flowers as others have pointed out we are well able to stand up for ourselves. Being the terribly British Britisher I am, I am not always comfortable with full on sex discussions either. However I would say whenever things have gone too far people have been quick to realise. I myself have had no worries about saying if I think the line has been crossed as I am sure Howard and Alan will attest!
Your repeated use of the word pervert is wrong. Telling someone they look 'hot' is not being a pervert it's paying them a compliment, neither is saying you would 'party with someone' being a pervert.

I too have started numerous topics that have died a death, but I take it on the chin. That's life.

I have been a member of these boards for many years now and I would say they are actually LESS clique-y than they were in the past! Over the years  have made many good friends and aquaintances, some of them have left, many are still here, I look forward to making more friends in the future. As others have pointed out you do tend to post with people you share interests or a sense of humour with, that is human nature. Also you can't like everyone, I know for a fact there are people here who can't stand my guts but again that's life, there are people I don't like but ce la vie!

I personally think you need to relax a little more and don't put such importance on things. I find you so damn serious about everything, even the littlest things all the time.

Finally as others have also pointed out if something bugs you don't read that thread, or just fast forward past those posts. 

I myself have had no worries about saying if I think the line has been crossed as I am sure Howard and Alan will attest!



I can certainly 'attest'. Furthermore .... things have been fairly frosty between us ... ever since ... I can attest to THAT too.


However, I AM willing .... to give YOU ... another chance !    8)













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:P



:D



;D

So to answer, having thought about various things raised here.
Firstly whilst it's quite sweet that you treat all ladies like delicate flowers as others have pointed out we are well able to stand up for ourselves. Being the terribly British Britisher I am, I am not always comfortable with full on sex discussions either. However I would say whenever things have gone too far people have been quick to realise. I myself have had no worries about saying if I think the line has been crossed as I am sure Howard and Alan will attest!
Your repeated use of the word pervert is wrong. Telling someone they look 'hot' is not being a pervert it's paying them a compliment, neither is saying you would 'party with someone' being a pervert.

I too have started numerous topics that have died a death, but I take it on the chin. That's life.

I have been a member of these boards for many years now and I would say they are actually LESS clique-y than they were in the past! Over the years  have made many good friends and aquaintances, some of them have left, many are still here, I look forward to making more friends in the future. As others have pointed out you do tend to post with people you share interests or a sense of humour with, that is human nature. Also you can't like everyone, I know for a fact there are people here who can't stand my guts but again that's life, there are people I don't like but ce la vie!

I personally think you need to relax a little more and don't put such importance on things. I find you so damn serious about everything, even the littlest things all the time.

Finally as others have also pointed out if something bugs you don't read that thread, or just fast forward past those posts. 
We should all settle down and a nice cup of tea.

We should all settle down and a nice cup of tea.





It's nearly ALWAYS 'tea-time' for YOU  ::) ..... you 'boring old fart' !   

















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:D


;D

It's nearly ALWAYS 'tea-time' for YOU  ::) ..... you 'boring old fart' !   

















:P



:D


;D
Lunchtime, tea-time in four hours

Actually, to tell the truth ... I have just stuck on the kettle .... to brew a cup of tea.  Guess what that makes ME ?     :-X  :-[




















However, I DO intend to follow it with a glass of red-wine .... making me slightly LESS boring !  8)                  :D

Actually, to tell the truth ... I have just stuck on the kettle .... to brew a cup of tea.  Guess what that makes ME ?     :-X   :-[




















However, I DO intend to follow it with a glass of red-wine .... making me slightly LESS boring !   8)                   :D
You will never know...

We should all settle down and a nice cup of tea.


I'll have a donut with my cup of mint tea.

I cant really respond to everyone at the moment



But there are people who have responded to you in a civil, rational manner that you choose to ignore (Midas for one) and you bring in people who didn't post in here at all until their name was mentioned.  Not cool, dude.  You stated that it was too late to turn around after mentioning names?  It's called an apology, they go a long way.



I actually DO like the PPP and I recognize it doesnt always need to be heartfelt, analytical and serious (even if I'd like it to be a bit more that way). I've myself made alot of casual/fun, goofaround questions on here, but they seem to run out of steam quicker.



It's called the Playful Penguin Place for a reason, it's a place to be playful.  Sure some of the threads are more serious, but 99% of them are going to be playful.  

Now I am really done with this thread.  Maybe you need to do some searching inside yourself before you try to blame others for what you consider this boards downfall.

Remember, when you point your finger at someone there are always four pointing right back at you.

Actually, to tell the truth ... I have just stuck on the kettle .... to brew a cup of tea.  Guess what that makes ME ?     :-X   :-[




















However, I DO intend to follow it with a glass of red-wine .... making me slightly LESS boring !   8)                   :D


Why not have 2 glasses of wine?

Why not have 2 glasses of wine?


I may be tempted .. but probably not wise ..... if I wanna get over this sudden cold sooner rather than later ? We''ll see.

I may be tempted .. but probably not wise ..... if I wanna get over this sudden cold sooner rather than later ? We''ll see.


You'd be more drunk than sick. ;D

You'd be more drunk than sick. ;D


I'm always sick ... even when I'm well !

I'm always sick ... even when I'm well !



sick in the head?  ;D

You might have a point. :) Its just that i'm picky with pictures so I usually just self-shoot them - like I wouldn't want someone else taking one of me and posting it without my knowledge. I've gotta admit, my self confidence isnt that great (although it's improving), so maybe I take it a little personally if my pictures don't get responded to or if it just gets some generic nallyish comment. Its that feeling like you just embarrased yourself, like if you say something in class and people just turn to look at you without responding. It's like "um, oops sorry".

I admit I want people to think I'm cute/attractive or at least cool (to their credit lots of people did respond when I put up my eyeliner pictures). :)



Anyway, sorry if I've been slow to respond, but this thread's been moving so fast I dont have the energy to keep up that easy, but ... before anyone goes off the deep end, let me say I've at some point at least TRIED to interact/get along with just about everyone. I can usually be cool with most people, but there comes a time (esp if the interactions are one-sided) when something annoys you so much you can no longer hold it in. Maybe it was just bad luck or people tended to miss it when I responded to some threads - that sucks but I guess its life.


People like yourself, Al-B and others I cant think offhand - there's maybe a few things that might rub me wrong on occasion, but overall I dig you guys and don't have any problems with you. :)






Mr Mister - Geez, sorry that I'm a deep thinker and actually like to be analytical or go into detail on things. I'm just a talkative person by nature and I like to express emotions. Sorry if that bothers you, but at least i can construct a post with intelligence. I think that's better than nonsensical jibberish, a million smileys 'apostraphes' and "quotes" and photoshopped pictures littering every post. That's an eyesore man, no offense.



Jessica - D*mn girl you need to lighten up and be more cordial to people. I could take your b*tchyness if it were in spurts or for a good reason, but you're unpleasant all the time and like to pick on people, no one wants to hear that all the time. I almost think you look for reasons to be mean, just to feel good about yourself. If it were just you two it wouldn't be so bad, but you seem to get the support of half the board - THAT is my gripe, the pack mentality of the board.




Philip Eno - I do not (and have never) understood his appeal. He literally talks like a robot and has to have the most dreary, boring personality I think I've ever "seen". If you like him that's your business, but I think I'd have more fun watching paint drying for a week - at least that changes.





whistledog - You always miss the point if anyone calls you on something, including this. Quit sidestepping the issue and doing the same smart aleck remarks, have a heart and at least attempt to be serious. Its bad enough you're a snob and trash anyone you dont like or lump people together (like picking on kids or anyone you disagree with - that's another pet peeve, but beside the point). D*mn dude, even the few cool things about you like music knowledge and sense of humor gets ruined by your smarmy attitude. Worse off though, its people like YOU who ruin it for people like ME becaues you especially make chauvenist pig remarks about women (i.e. celebrities or even people on the board) who you don't even know. Thats the difference between complimentary and creepy sex talk.




^ Same goes for anyone with the "I'd bang her/hit it/party with that" mentality. For better or worse, women can talk about sex, what turns them on and their crushes, and it comes across as more cute/complimentary (except maybe the really extreme cases, like the psycho stalker types). Guys can't do that nearly as easily (i.e. friendly talking could be construed as flirting). Yeah it's kind of a double standard and that sucks, but there's a REASON for it, and its guys like you. The same deal goes for referring to women in general as "bitches" - i hear guys do that when they break up with their girlfriends or if they have an argument with them, and I don't go for that.
wow dude. you just made a LOT of diehard, lifelong enemies, man.  ;D too funny.

i thought you didn't drink! this strikes me as the kind of post one finds at the bottom of a bottle of jack.

i'm a bit saddened i didn't make your snark-list, here. why didn't i get voted off your island? i'm starting to think i'm not offensive enough.

Lots of people have made good points towards Marty

Lots of people have made good points towards Marty


And he ignores every single one of them.

wow dude. you just made a LOT of diehard, lifelong enemies, man.  ;D too funny.

i thought you didn't drink! this strikes me as a two-bottle-o'-jack post.

i'm a bit saddened i didn't make your snark-list, here. why didn't i get voted off your island? i'm starting to think i'm not offensive enough.


Hey Tia ... thanks for posting that ^ again .... coz I've just spotted something I'd missed before, being so focused on the character assassinations / nit-picking that occurs in the main body. However that first paragraph .... where he talks about his pix .... I just tuned right out of that 'thrilling' part    ::)


What I NOW spot ....



Quote from: Marty McFly on November 21, 2008, 01:31:16 PM
so maybe I take it a little personally if my pictures don't get responded to or if it just gets some generic nallyish comment.


Yep .. that  .... tacit 'endorsement' of Nally  ::)    ... will certainly interest a few here. Maybe there IS a clique just waiting for McFly.  Anyone who don't think much of a 'nallyish comment' .... has gotta have a FEW friends (welcoming arms)  ..... SOMEWHERE !  :)      8)


















:D

Lots of people have made good points towards Marty

And he ignores every single one of them.


He probably believes they don't deserve attention.  ::)

18 pages.

Yep .. that  .... tacit 'endorsement' of Nally  ::)    ... will certainly interest a few here. Maybe there IS a clique just waiting for McFly.  Anyone who don't think much of a 'nallyish comment' .... has gotta have a FEW friends (welcoming arms)  ..... SOMEWHERE !   :)      8)



Good point, Alan.  Nally doesn't deserve that either.  He is equally friendly to everyone and hasn't commented in here, either.  Don't complain about people ignoring your pics then slam the one person who comments on them all.


He probably believes they don't deserve attention.  ::)

18 pages.


I think you are right.

Yep .. that  .... tacit 'endorsement' of Nally  ::)    ... will certainly interest a few here. Maybe there IS a clique just waiting for McFly.  Anyone who don't think much of a 'nallyish comment' .... has gotta have a FEW friends (welcoming arms)  ..... SOMEWHERE !   :)      8)
I think he needs a messageboard where everyone’s a deep thinker who likes to be analytical and go into detail on things, expresses emotions and constructs posts with intelligence,  one where there’s no nonsensical jibberish with a million smileys 'apostraphes' and "quotes" and photoshopped pictures littering every post. Where no one picks on people just to feel good about themselves. Where no one is actually friends outside the board (because that would be a clique), where the “appeal” of everyone is understood (I thought that moment was particularly galling, “I don’t see the appeal of Philip Eno”… I mean we’re people, for chrissakes. We don’t exist in order to have “appeal” to other people, those are entertainment products he’s apparently got us mixed up with.) Where no one talks like a robot or has a dreary, boring personality, and everyone’s exciting like him.



Where no one sidesteps issues so long as Marty brings them up and no one makes smart aleck remarks. But you can’t be a snob or trash people you dont like or lump people together. Where people don’t have just a few cool things about them, they actually have a LOT of cool things about them.

Ugh. I can’t even keep this up. Man that post hacks me off. I can’t even imagine how I’d feel if I’d been on marty’s uncool-person list.