Where Are They?
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Re: Where Are They?
Perfect analogy, This is exactly what happened when we suddenly found ourselves in TIO. The humour. We don't get it. A lot of the humour that is used in TIO goes straight over my head.
I think one of Sally's one-liners was 'Wilmore' which means nothing to me. I was a bit annoyed because it was a thread I was enjoying. Perhaps you don't realise how much humour you use is actually American and not British
I think one of Sally's one-liners was 'Wilmore' which means nothing to me. I was a bit annoyed because it was a thread I was enjoying. Perhaps you don't realise how much humour you use is actually American and not British
Personally, if I want 'a laugh' I'll watch Mr Bean or Mr Fawlty.
Trading snippets on what is meant to be a serious debating Forum is not me.
Mind you, I've notice that some of the snippet brigade here on PDT seem very happy in their new adopted home.
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I agree with you Stuboy, but I think we are flogging a dead horse (hope our cousins across the pond understand that term).
Personally, if I want 'a laugh' I'll watch Mr Bean or Mr Fawlty.
Trading snippets on what is meant to be a serious debating Forum is not me.
Mind you, I've notice that some of the snippet brigade here on PDT seem very happy in their new adopted home.
Personally, if I want 'a laugh' I'll watch Mr Bean or Mr Fawlty.
Trading snippets on what is meant to be a serious debating Forum is not me.
Mind you, I've notice that some of the snippet brigade here on PDT seem very happy in their new adopted home.
I have a feeling this subject isn't done yet, sadly this corner of the forum never really give up when they get something in their sights which is sad really because I suspect that's why a couple have been banned recently.
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Ok... I'll be drawn in. Why has posting snippets or one liners suddenly become bad? I have just had a quick look back at some of your past posts and as I suspected, and I've done the same with a couple of the other complainers, there are more than a couple of occasions when you have replied to more than one post with a one line, a snippet, a quip and even the odd sarcastic comment. I'll be honest. I don't really care that you have, it's not actually that important to my forum enjoyment and how you post, how many words you type or what depth you go into is not what I look for when it comes to reading other peoples posts.
I have a feeling this subject isn't done yet, sadly this corner of the forum never really give up when they get something in their sights which is sad really because I suspect that's why a couple have been banned recently.
I have a feeling this subject isn't done yet, sadly this corner of the forum never really give up when they get something in their sights which is sad really because I suspect that's why a couple have been banned recently.
Guilty as charged M'lord. Yes, on the odd occasion I (and others) have reverted to that. But speaking for myself, not as a general rule.
I am not against one-word or one-liners Per Se - sometimes they may be genuinely amusing - in the form of banter.
It's the amount and nature of them that I object to. Particularly the group mentality, where people use cryptic remarks, sarcasm or even worse the terms Racist, Fascist (someone that reads the DM or is a Euro-sceptic) to promote their view of the world, rather than engage in debate.
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There's nothing intrinsically wrong with appropriate one-liners.
What is wrong is when there is a stream of them which appear to be private 'in' jokes which aren't relevant to the rest of us nor the discussion, and have on a couple of occasions relegated a well-constructed and thoughtful post to oblivion.
Basically it is a couple or three posters hogging the conversation with irrelevancies.
Anyway there's not much more to be said on that subject. I don't want to put anybody off posting in any way they want - I'm just saying why some people don't like it.
What is wrong is when there is a stream of them which appear to be private 'in' jokes which aren't relevant to the rest of us nor the discussion, and have on a couple of occasions relegated a well-constructed and thoughtful post to oblivion.
Basically it is a couple or three posters hogging the conversation with irrelevancies.
Anyway there's not much more to be said on that subject. I don't want to put anybody off posting in any way they want - I'm just saying why some people don't like it.
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Re: Where Are They?
Fairly predictable.
Guilty as charged M'lord. Yes, on the odd occasion I (and others) have reverted to that. But speaking for myself, not as a general rule.
I am not against one-word or one-liners Per Se - sometimes they may be genuinely amusing - in the form of banter.
It's the amount and nature of them that I object to. Particularly the group mentality, where people use cryptic remarks, sarcasm or even worse the terms Racist, Fascist (someone that reads the DM or is a Euro-sceptic) to promote their view of the world, rather than engage in debate.
Guilty as charged M'lord. Yes, on the odd occasion I (and others) have reverted to that. But speaking for myself, not as a general rule.
I am not against one-word or one-liners Per Se - sometimes they may be genuinely amusing - in the form of banter.
It's the amount and nature of them that I object to. Particularly the group mentality, where people use cryptic remarks, sarcasm or even worse the terms Racist, Fascist (someone that reads the DM or is a Euro-sceptic) to promote their view of the world, rather than engage in debate.
As to the general feeling that the Moding has changed then yes, it has. We lost Mitzy who I have to say has been about the most tolerant mod out there and Fred can't do the job on his own but some people don't learn. I had my arse slapped recently and was sent to the naughty step just like others did but I didn't come back and start bitching about it. Like I said, it's our choice to be here, don't like it? Don't stay. The site has rumbled on nicely without most of us for a long time and it will rumble on nicely without us, plenty more people dream of moving overseas.
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Re: Where Are They?
There's nothing intrinsically wrong with appropriate one-liners.
What is wrong is when there is a stream of them which appear to be private 'in' jokes which aren't relevant to the rest of us nor the discussion, and have on a couple of occasions relegated a well-constructed and thoughtful post to oblivion.
Basically it is a couple or three posters hogging the conversation with irrelevancies.
Anyway there's not much more to be said on that subject. I don't want to put anybody off posting in any way they want - I'm just saying why some people don't like it.
What is wrong is when there is a stream of them which appear to be private 'in' jokes which aren't relevant to the rest of us nor the discussion, and have on a couple of occasions relegated a well-constructed and thoughtful post to oblivion.
Basically it is a couple or three posters hogging the conversation with irrelevancies.
Anyway there's not much more to be said on that subject. I don't want to put anybody off posting in any way they want - I'm just saying why some people don't like it.
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Re: Where Are They?
Have you never gone to the pub and just got into a random conversation with strangers and enjoyed it? Made new mates but also met an idiot or two who you then decided to ignore but continue chatting to those you did like? BE is no different.
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Have you never gone to the pub and just got into a random conversation with strangers and enjoyed it? Made new mates but also met an idiot or two who you then decided to ignore but continue chatting to those you did like? BE is no different.
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The late fatbrit, put what I thought were excellent posts about the London riots on the other forum section that I contribute to and he received some really unpleasant replies from some.
Ironically most of the latter have left and one regular poster banned and the site is now incredibly boring
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One person's "new mate" is another's "idiot". As you say BE is no different. Whether or not newcomers are welcomed depends on their views, if you agree or not.
The late fatbrit, put what I thought were excellent posts about the London riots on the other forum section that I contribute to and he received some really unpleasant replies from some.
Ironically most of the latter have left and one regular poster banned and the site is now incredibly boring
The late fatbrit, put what I thought were excellent posts about the London riots on the other forum section that I contribute to and he received some really unpleasant replies from some.
Ironically most of the latter have left and one regular poster banned and the site is now incredibly boring
This is happening more and more.
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One person's "new mate" is another's "idiot". As you say BE is no different. Whether or not newcomers are welcomed depends on their views, if you agree or not.
The late fatbrit, put what I thought were excellent posts about the London riots on the other forum section that I contribute to and he received some really unpleasant replies from some.
Ironically most of the latter have left and one regular poster banned and the site is now incredibly boring
The late fatbrit, put what I thought were excellent posts about the London riots on the other forum section that I contribute to and he received some really unpleasant replies from some.
Ironically most of the latter have left and one regular poster banned and the site is now incredibly boring
I guess were not that much different
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One person's "new mate" is another's "idiot". As you say BE is no different. Whether or not newcomers are welcomed depends on their views, if you agree or not.
The late fatbrit, put what I thought were excellent posts about the London riots on the other forum section that I contribute to and he received some really unpleasant replies from some.
Ironically most of the latter have left and one regular poster banned and the site is now incredibly boring
The late fatbrit, put what I thought were excellent posts about the London riots on the other forum section that I contribute to and he received some really unpleasant replies from some.
Ironically most of the latter have left and one regular poster banned and the site is now incredibly boring
This whole thing really is just a digital storm in an internet teacup. Let's just get on with posting.
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This whole thing really is just a digital storm in an internet teacup. Let's just get on with posting.[/QUOTE]
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It is clear that some of the posters here just simply do not understand the concept of irony/sarcasm at all.
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Last edited by BEVS; Jun 22nd 2014 at 11:46 pm. Reason: Perhaps not, in the context of this thread. Thanks.