...if they are stupid.
As one or two people have commented, this is beginning to cross the line from silly to stupid. Current posts will stay open, but any future ones will be my favourite GEN-GEN GESTAPO LOCKED THREADS.
But what if a n00b posts a "What do YOU..." in 2 yrs? How long are we banned from these topics?
That's a fucking ridiculous idea, DarkStalkey. Until the posts actually become ridiculous, ala DG's "what's your favourite my ass" (or whatever it was) on EZBoard, there's absolutely no reason to lock threads.
Awww, I'm gonna cry now...You don't have to lock 'em, just delete as soom as they go onto the 2nd page...Isnt that a good idea? hmm?
I was getting tired of those topics anyway.
So posts containing "Please share with us the best *insert* for you" are fine?
I propose we lock all of DarkStalkey's threads.
But what if we make them more efficient? Imagine how much we can learn from each other VERY quickly!
"WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER/ WORLD WAR II DISASTER/ BRAND OF SAUSAGE/ FORM OF PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION/ POSITION FOR LOVEMAKING/ GOLDMINING LEGEND OF THE 1800's??????"
Am I the only one that agrees with Dark Stalkey? These threads are becoming ridiculous and it's usually an elite few who are starting them. Gah, enough! :P
Quote from: AGA on Fri 23/04/2004 16:28:02
That's a fucking ridiculous idea, DarkStalkey. Until the posts actually become ridiculous, ala DG's "what's your favourite my ass" (or whatever it was) on EZBoard, there's absolutely no reason to lock threads.
See "What's your favourite SEXUAL POSITION". Come on AGA, you've been around long enough to know that it's hit the stage where it will deteriorate into a "what's ass is my ass favoruite ass ass" situation within hours, and Pirate Jack's thread is proof of this.
The makers of my ass must have liked my ass was the thread. And it was started by DeeGee.
Anyway, what makes you think I am not conducting a survey!?
Am I the only one freaked out by Rich's avatar and how many of his characters look like Malcovich?
Malcovich. Malcovich.
if Lay's got one thing, he has style.
I think a little forum silliness (from time to time) is okay because I think these threads are supposed to point out that there IS some forum silliness going on.
But I can just see Chris checkin' his wallet to make sure he can afford the extra bandwidth we're using here :)
~ mandarb the fruegel
PS
I'm partial to table spoons ...
I don't disagree with stupid threads getting locked, same as they always are, even when stupid crazes aren't occuring. But I'm saying you shouldn't automatically lock a thread just 'cause its title contains THOSE WORDS!!!11! Just lock the obviously ridiculous ones, ala favourite kitchen appliance and favourite type of animal to fuck or whatever they think of next...
Personally, I liked the Kitchen Appliance thread. It was a way of subtly pointing out that the other threads were silly.
why lock? This is general forum. People dont have to read them.
Regardless of this particular issue, "people don't have to read it" is not an excuse for posting pointless crap.
Quote from: Pumaman on Fri 23/04/2004 23:28:11
Personally, I liked the Kitchen Appliance thread. It was a way of subtly pointing out that the other threads were silly.
*blush*
Las was absolutely against it. He hates everything recall. And I actually do have an affinity towards toasters.
What is considered productive and what is considered waste?
use your judgement
I was planning on making a "What's your favorite breast size" thread, but I guess that's out of the question now.
NOW I agree. three or four "What's your..." threads in 8 hours! Jesus! Lock em' down!
*thinking*
It's going to seem that we need "What's your problem?" or "What's your mental illness" thread...
*thinking more*
*generating plot*
If this continues, bandwidth goes up to sky! And CJ becomes a poor man. And AGS becomes shareware! And AGSers go crazy! And look at the AGSers map now: They start rebeling in cities all around the world! And cities fall! And End of world comes near! And big countries have to use nuclear and (bio)chemical weapons to slay rebelling masses! And nuclear winter comes! And we all die! Lock these threads already! Save the world!
*huh*
Actually, It's pretty good storyline for an adventure game.
"Forum moderator Quest"
It's funny, DS posts this thread, and at least two or three more "what's your favorite" threads pop up in defiance of this rule.
Stop it. All of you. Stop it now.
Quote from: AGA on Fri 23/04/2004 16:28:02
That's a fucking ridiculous idea, DarkStalkey. Until the posts actually become ridiculous, ala DG's "what's your favourite my ass" (or whatever it was) on EZBoard, there's absolutely no reason to lock threads.
In my defense, the whole point in writing the "The makers of my ass must like my ass" topic was to show how ridiculous the whole repetitive topic thing was.
I did the same thing with this thread:
http://www.agsforums.com/yabb/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=13172
But, I do think DarkStalkey and AGA are both right -- The posts do become ridiculous and it's obvious people are doing it on purpose. Posts like mine, despite the fact that they're showing how ridiculous the situation is, can lead to others doing it do -- then the situation goes overboard.
So please, no more of these repetitive topic threads -- Try and be original and creative when you post a topic.
I think I'll try post something to counter all this repetitive topic post madness.
I think the "what's your favorite appliance" one is great.
It's cute and funny without being stupid.
I can't think of any that are too silly to bother with , but then again I haven't seen that many to begin with so maybe I'm just confused because I'm new and there don't seem to be too many to me. *shrugs*
But yeah , I agree that if this continues too much , it'll be getting old real fast and apparently it's already getting on some people's nerves. :o
" Kara, why did you dig this up? This is last weeks news." Sorry! I'm still new here , remember? :-[ Plus , the thread seemed pretty new and I wanted to show what I thought about it. That's all. Sorry again.
Quote from: kingsized on Fri 23/04/2004 18:10:49
"WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER/ WORLD WAR II DISASTER/ BRAND OF SAUSAGE/ FORM OF PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION/ POSITION FOR LOVEMAKING/ GOLDMINING LEGEND OF THE 1800's??????"
Bender/Development of 16mm film stock/Veggie sausages/Easily-exploded tankers/In them thar hills/See previous.
I mean to say:
Surely, if a "what's your favourite" thread is boring, people won't post in it. Frequently repeated threads (like adventure games) are still fun for people new to the forums. Older members may have posted "Monkey Island" a hundred times, but newer members haven't and should be given the chance, I'd say.
Kara, why did you dig this up? This is last weeks news.
And replying you dig it up again... and me... and... Eeeer... Arghhhh!!!
The way I see it, people start those generic threads not beacuse they're actually interested in the results of the "survey", but because they just want to start a thread, and it's an easy and accepted way to start a thread.
If you look closer, most of the "what's your favourite colour"-threads are started by newbies. I guess it's their way of trying out what starting a thread is all about, using a non-controversial subject that everybody can relate to and take part of.
I was about to post "What is your favorite AGS plugin"
Just kidding ofcourse.
But I think the threads should be moderated on content - not title.
Just my 2 euro-cents.