Are you a big shot in The Cellar?

[SteveBsjb]

Originally Posted by MaggieL

So it was "like that". My sympathies.

But by "like that" I mean exactly "a feel for what the space is like". This space isn't "like that"...by all means let's keep it that way. Certainly in creating "clone posts" just so you can see your name up in lights for another 15 seconds of fame is ugly, rude, pointless and unneccessary.

"Clone threads" like many of our threads are just to make people laugh. Not to see my name in "lights". It's just a message board, not celebrity status. Posting often doesn't make you cool, or a "big shot" Maggie. Just because you don't get that type of humor, doesn't make it wrong.

[MaggieL]

Originally Posted by SteveBsjb

And yes, I meant "exhaustive", Ms. Roget.

Obviously reading all of anything is exhaustive. I thought perhaps your sentence had meaning. My mistake.

Originally Posted by SteveBsjb

Why does this poll bother you so much?

As far as "so much", it only bothered me enough to comment on...as to "why", it's probably the attitude, presumptions and passive-agressive tone behind the framing of it.

After all, my comment is "just one fun post". "Why does it bother you so much?" :-)

I'm sure the kids with spray paint in the city think graffitti is "fun" too.

[SteveBsjb]

Your comment bothers me because you are trying to tell me how to post. My post is a joke; a lot of people played along, voted and weren't bothered by it.

Did you know that there are graffitti artists that get paid for their work now? To decorate buildings, in advertizing, in the music industry, and in other areas?

I think someday I may be considered a Clone Thread Artist.

Obviously.

[MaggieL]

Originally Posted by SteveBsjb

I think someday I may be considered a Clone Thread Artist.

So why not do it on a "building" where it's considered art, rather than an annoyance? If you find "a lot of people played along" to be validating, then perhaps you'll consider integrating some negative feedback as well. And do let us know if you find somebody to pay you for creating clone threads.

Graffiti artists who achieve professional status do so by exhibiting artistry. If you're interested in the work of people who have demonstrated artististy in a single line of text, check out the work of Ashley Brilliant. Of course if you're only fascinated by the sound of your own voice, you won't have time for that.

It would be..."too exhaustive".

[SteveBsjb]

Oooh, you cut so deep. Touche, mon pussy cat.

[Cheyenne]

"So it was "like that". My sympathies."


No sympathies needed maggie although I acknowledge your sarcasm. We at AG are there because we choose to be. We were there in its heyday and will prolly be there until Michael closes it. Which won’t be soon.

Do you think we know nothing else? I belong to two Thoroughbred sites and a few Native American boards. AG is our home base. If you don’t understand or like it and wish to put us down for it then perhaps you need to search your inner self for the acceptance of others. If you were able to make a name at AG you would be more than welcome to make any kind of thread you like.

If you do not like Steve’s threads, avoid them. In the mean time when you post in them not only are you acknowledging them but also you are keeping them at the top.

[SteveBsjb]

Yeah, 2469!

[Cheyenne]

or... 6942

[skysidhe]

Steve's actually a smarter thread maker and a usually nuetral nice guy on the surface.

I think cheyenne is a cut above. In fact I don't understand the association.




Not that I agree with what she said. She just said it with such tact and beauty.

It's like pouring fine wine in a cheap bottle or is that pouring cheap wine in a fine bottle?

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[jinx]

Originally Posted by Cheyenne

If you do not like Steve’s threads, avoid them. In the mean time when you post in them not only are you acknowledging them but also you are keeping them at the top.

I'm noticing this common theme, from all the individual people who frequent the AG board, that top=good. Is that fairly common on other boards? Is it true here? I never made that association.

Is it true on AG even when all the responses are negative?

[Cheyenne]

hey sky,

glad you are still here. your a nice cut of prime yourself.

hey, i prefer fine beer out of the bottle. :p

gonna go relax with my kiddlie. see yooz!

[Cheyenne]

Oh, before i go. I never said it was good, nor do i post in negative laden threads. I am all about lighthearted fun.

toodles.

[skysidhe]

Have a good weekend too!


@ jinx

Although I don't frequent that board. I don't believe that top is regarded as best. When I was there my threads or those I commented in could be at the top for days with just the kind of stuff flint and I were going through. Noone liked them but it becomes sort of a feeding frenzy Something to relieve boredom.
Same for clone threads. If there isn't anything of substance then you try to find a clever alternative. I have done them too but since there is such wonderful depth and substance here it isn't really necessary and seems silly and childish.

Why not go there and make clone threads? Doing it here is like driving your brand new bright shiny car through a mud pitt.


Just my opinion. Not written in stone anywhere as far as I know



lol I think she called me a cow :P mooo

[skysidhe]

Also when you have a bunch of the same usernames doing the same ole stuff it makes the host site less unique. If I wanted to be at AG I would be there.


I think all that talk about individuality should be taken to heart. Let's all be individuals while we are here and not acting like 'the borg'. Let's not assimulate or try to assimilate another sites behaviors and ways into another site. Let's respect the individuality of this site and it's members.

I have high hopes of fun and learning from many wonderful and separate personalitys that are on this site. I wasn't looking forward to the waters being muddied and having it looking like AG.

Bringing same usernames and habits as a group into another system is rank and nightmarish.

sorry

[jinx]

Originally Posted by Cheyenne

Oh, before i go. I never said it was good,

Then I've misinterpreted your point, can you help me out?

I want to understand the fascination with bumping, threads being on top, threads containing your name etc etc...

Thanks!