Crops068 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: it's ok we need a designated driver so we don't eat all the chocolate! Mmmmm chocolate unicorns Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Just now, Crops068 said: 7 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: it's ok we need a designated driver so we don't eat all the chocolate! Mmmmm chocolate unicorns I hear there will be a surprise guest with chimichangas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crops068 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: I hear there will be a surprise guest with chimichangas! Oh noes that is death..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post COI Posted October 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2019 23 hours ago, kav said: When i joined in 2013 it was a free for all! New members were attacked viscously! Many left immediately. The things that were allowable back then were unbelievable. Many of those that enjoyed such sport dont come around much any more. The mods get a lot of heat but they have really accomplished a lot. Things used to get so heated and for dozens of pages-unless someone offered to 'meet up' to 'discuss it', there wasnt much moderation. Hey I've been moderated a fair amount in the past but mostly I would have to say they were fair calls. The environment overall is much better than the old days. And yet, all those vicious attacks and terrible people didn't stop you from amassing 50,000 posts. We failed. MR SigS, Larryw7, RockMyAmadeus and 5 others 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, COI said: And yet, all those vicious attacks and terrible people didn't stop you from amassing 50,000 posts. We failed. Kav posts in every single thread. Krismusic, MR SigS and RockMyAmadeus 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post porcupine48 Posted October 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, thirdgreenham said: Well, post counts shouldn't mean diddly. Not when there are (were) people who would post over a hundred times a day, basically just shouting "look at me, look at me!" Where's the attention whore meme? Linus sez LOOK AT ME! POST COUNTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO HIM Edited October 23, 2019 by porcupine48 thirdgreenham, Krismusic, RockMyAmadeus and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crops068 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, porcupine48 said: Linus sez LOOK AT ME! POST COUNTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO HIM Wait are we talking about @Hollywood1892? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Here's some advice: if you're offended at being called a "newb" and think you have no obligation to discover the culture of a place before barging your way in... ...you are, and always will be, a newb. While some want to be victims, the reality is as I said before: you work to fit in, contribute to the place, don't run to mommy and daddy moderation every time your feelz are hurt, and you'll be "part of the gang" in no time. You think of yourself as a victim, that people disrespect or disdain you because of your post count or join date...you'll always be a newb. You find common cause with the other victims, and you'll be condemned to the "newb crew" that is always complaining about how newbs are treated. No one has to be a newb. theCapraAegagrus, Hollywood1892 and MR SigS 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post COI Posted October 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2019 21 hours ago, RockMyAmadeus said: And as a result, the newbs who were prone to nonsense, pettiness, deception, grifting, or just shameless self-promotion would be weeded out and would leave voluntarily, knowing their BS wouldn't be tolerated here. Those who stayed were put through the crucible and emerged better board members because of it...you, me, everyone. It's almost as if taking feedback from the environment and examining and modifying one's behavior based on that feedback, allows for better social integration. As opposed to, you know, joining a group, not having your immediate feelings and needs met, and assuming the problem is with the group and not with you. What's the word for that? Oh yeah, socialization. RockMyAmadeus, BlowUpTheMoon, MR SigS and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 I wouldnt be offended by being called a newb-unless it was accompanied with condescending insult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, Crops068 said: Wait are we talking about @Hollywood1892? We're talking about the same thing that John Glenn did in the Right Stuff, We're talking about keeping our pants zipped and our wicks dry around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, COI said: It's almost as if taking feedback from the environment and examining and modifying one's behavior based on that feedback, allows for better social integration. As opposed to, you know, joining a group, not having your immediate feelings and needs met, and assuming the problem is with the group and not with you. What's the word for that? Oh yeah, socialization. Leave the snowflakes alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, kav said: I wouldnt be offended by being called a newb-unless it was accompanied with condescending insult. i don't get offended either! what i get tired of the incessant complaining of after treating people like a pia, which they may very well be, they wonder what happened? it hurts when i do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: i don't get offended either! what i get tired of the incessant complaining of after treating people like a pia, which they may very well be, they wonder what happened? it hurts when i do this Where's that wowithurts guy? Some newer members or low post count members DO get offended when being treated with condescension. If someone is wrong, there's a way to talk to them without being insulting like that. Therapists do it all the time. Thats what some people dont realize. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 IF someone is wrong. Often they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, kav said: Where's that wowithurts guy? Some newer members or low post count members DO get offended when being treated with condescension. If someone is wrong, there's a way to talk to them without being insulting like that. Therapists do it all the time. Thats what some people dont realize. Did you check out the link posted earlier in the thread? Talk about a n00b with a very, very high opinion of themselves Classic car crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crops068 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 42 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: We're talking about the same thing that John Glenn did in the Right Stuff, We're talking about keeping our pants zipped and our wicks dry around here! Sorry I am always unzipped and in the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Logan510 said: Did you check out the link posted earlier in the thread? Talk about a n00b with a very, very high opinion of themselves Classic car crash. I'll check it out. Link will save time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, kav said: I'll check it out. Link will save time. kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Logan510 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...