my opinions on thread starting etiquette - Page 4

HungLikeJesus · 05-15-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Dudes, I was jokin'. Never thought it would turn into a debate. (Forgot I was in the Cellar, never mind.) And I do like to be noticed. :p

Shawnee, did you notice that your post was numer 45?

xoxoxoBruce · 05-15-2007, 12:50 PM

Now you're an orphan post.

Shawnee123 · 05-15-2007, 12:56 PM

Story of my life, fellas, story of my life.

LabRat · 05-15-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

wait a ....minnnit... 50 isn't a choice.

It must be, cuz that's the number of posts I have per page.

And I'm no Lord, or even lady...

Edited to add --I just checked my user options, and I have forum default picked. It's 15 or something little when I'm not logged in, must be 50 when I am.

Cloud · 05-15-2007, 04:02 PM

well, whaddya know. 50 isn't a choice, but 40 and 60 are. I didn't even know I could change that, now I do!

Sundae · 05-15-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

yes, I do, and I'm not being facetious. I think new threads keep the place lively and moving forward.

but, er . . . I may be in the minority on that. And I'm still a relative newbie, so feel to spank me.

Please.

Okay then.

I don't think this place needs endless fluffy posts to "keep" it lively. It's been alive and well since 1990 and doesn't show any signs of ailing. It's not moving forward if all the new posts at any given time are by the same person or cover the same ground.

Also why post on your own thread complaining that no-one is interested? Surely the fact that you have views but not replies means simply that - and making that comment does not get you anywhere.

I'm a newbie too. I don't post on the highbrow or political threads because I feel I am out of my depth. However they help me to form an opinion on what I read elsewhere and to question my existing views. If I've been guilty of too many fluffy posts in the past I hope at least I've kept them to the shallower areas of the Cellar, where they can be avoided by those that aren't interested.

This isn't a personal attack, but it is my opinion that you start too many threads that simply can't be sustained on a forum like this, and then feel aggrieved when you don't get a response.

Cloud · 05-15-2007, 05:03 PM

Hmm, well I don't feel aggrieved when I don't get a response, because I figure not everyone is interested in the same things I am. I'm always surprised at what gets picked up, though.

I did not realize you sincerely though I started too many threads, though. I certainly don't think it won't be lively without me, but I believe in making a contribution.

Too bad--I was having fun.

lumberjim · 05-15-2007, 05:08 PM

i bet glatt will quote you now and say someting about how many threads he's started

glatt · 05-15-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

I did not realize you sincerely though I started too many threads, though. I certainly don't think it won't be lively without me, but I believe in making a contribution.

I have 4,933 posts, but have only started 37 threads. I wasn't making a contribution with 4,896 of those posts?

Cloud · 05-15-2007, 05:39 PM

of course you were, why would you think you weren't?

glatt · 05-15-2007, 05:42 PM

I guess I misinterpreted your post. I thought you were implying that starting threads was the best/only way to make a contribution.

lumberjim · 05-15-2007, 06:14 PM

start as many threads as you like.....as far as my opinion goes. silly threads never hurt anyone.

i only said anything cuz i think starting a new thread to post a fucking link is really lazy. it takes effort to come up with a new thread. i salute you. it's the one finger salute, but i'm smiling while saluting.

busterb · 05-15-2007, 06:15 PM

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Okay then.

I don't think this place needs endless fluffy posts to "keep" it lively. It's been alive and well since 1990 and doesn't show any signs of ailing. It's not moving forward if all the new posts at any given time are by the same person or cover the same ground.

Also why post on your own thread complaining that no-one is interested? Surely the fact that you have views but not replies means simply that - and making that comment does not get you anywhere.

I'm a newbie too. I don't post on the highbrow or political threads because I feel I am out of my depth. However they help me to form an opinion on what I read elsewhere and to question my existing views. If I've been guilty of too many fluffy posts in the past I hope at least I've kept them to the shallower areas of the Cellar, where they can be avoided by those that aren't interested.

Go! SG,

monster · 05-15-2007, 09:14 PM

Fluff is good. But not too much. When a silly/unexpected/irrelevant question is asked occasionally, it makes people stop, smile and respond/be amused by the answers of those who have responded. When there are several such questions a day, it's going to annoy some who have limited time. And it will annoy, even if they don't respond.

It's horses for courses. If it is in your nature to be chatty and start many topics, do so. If it isn't don't. But don't expect the others to join you in your preference. Think about how irritating it is IRL if you're a quiet person and people try to force you to speak. Think about how irritating it is if you like to chat and everyone tells you to shut up without even finding out what you want to talk about.

Tolerance. Patience. And the ignore button.

Aliantha · 05-15-2007, 09:31 PM

I was at a party on the weekend and one woman was fairly well pissed and just wouldn't shut up. It was very difficult for anyone else to participate in the conversation because she was all pervasive.

Saturday night has now become referred to as "The Denise Show".

05-15-2007, 12:50 PM	#47
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Now you're an orphan post. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-15-2007, 12:56 PM	#48
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Story of my life, fellas, story of my life. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-15-2007, 04:02 PM	#50
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	well, whaddya know. 50 isn't a choice, but 40 and 60 are. I didn't even know I could change that, now I do! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-15-2007, 05:03 PM	#52
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Hmm, well I don't feel aggrieved when I don't get a response, because I figure not everyone is interested in the same things I am. I'm always surprised at what gets picked up, though. I did not realize you sincerely though I started too many threads, though. I certainly don't think it won't be lively without me, but I believe in making a contribution. Too bad--I was having fun. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-15-2007, 05:08 PM	#53
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i bet glatt will quote you now and say someting about how many threads he's started __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 05-15-2007 at 06:11 PM. Reason: cloud edited her post and mine made no sense.....so i thought i'd mess with glatt

05-15-2007, 05:39 PM	#55
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	of course you were, why would you think you weren't? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-15-2007, 05:42 PM	#56
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I guess I misinterpreted your post. I thought you were implying that starting threads was the best/only way to make a contribution.

05-15-2007, 06:14 PM	#57
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	start as many threads as you like.....as far as my opinion goes. silly threads never hurt anyone. i only said anything cuz i think starting a new thread to post a fucking link is really lazy. it takes effort to come up with a new thread. i salute you. it's the one finger salute, but i'm smiling while saluting. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-15-2007, 09:14 PM	#59
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Fluff is good. But not too much. When a silly/unexpected/irrelevant question is asked occasionally, it makes people stop, smile and respond/be amused by the answers of those who have responded. When there are several such questions a day, it's going to annoy some who have limited time. And it will annoy, even if they don't respond. It's horses for courses. If it is in your nature to be chatty and start many topics, do so. If it isn't don't. But don't expect the others to join you in your preference. Think about how irritating it is IRL if you're a quiet person and people try to force you to speak. Think about how irritating it is if you like to chat and everyone tells you to shut up without even finding out what you want to talk about. Tolerance. Patience. And the ignore button. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-15-2007, 09:31 PM	#60
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I was at a party on the weekend and one woman was fairly well pissed and just wouldn't shut up. It was very difficult for anyone else to participate in the conversation because she was all pervasive. Saturday night has now become referred to as "The Denise Show". __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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