OT: Reason #1643 not to post in Politics threads...

flere-imsaho · 05-03-2006, 10:48 AM

...sometimes the thread starter deletes those threads. Which is too bad, as Warhammer & I were having an interesting discussion on Napoleon and all.

Still, this is good news. The next time I start one (or two) trolling threads, I know I can just delete them when they get out of hand. No harm, no foul.

SirFozzie · 05-03-2006, 10:50 AM

Oh NOES! PEEPUL LOST POASTS

John Galt · 05-03-2006, 10:51 AM

It is especially poor form given the author of the thread was being criticized for a pattern of making inflammatory posts. No one was actually discussing the original topic anymore.

duckman · 05-03-2006, 10:53 AM

tanglewood · 05-03-2006, 10:56 AM

I would post here, but I'm afraid that flere might delete the thread and cost me posts.

sachmo71 · 05-03-2006, 10:56 AM

Maybe just don't post in political threads started by PSUColonel.

Ksyrup · 05-03-2006, 11:07 AM

I was waiting for the inevitable, "This reelly annoys me" thread, with the message "...when people delete their threads."

cartman · 05-03-2006, 11:09 AM

Maybe there ought to be a standing rule that once a post get X number of replies, it cannot be deleted. My vote would be that once 15 replies occur, a thread becomes public domain.

stevew · 05-03-2006, 11:11 AM

Recovering lost posts.

stevew · 05-03-2006, 11:11 AM

I believe people have undelete powers.

Flasch186 · 05-03-2006, 11:13 AM

which thread was it?

John Galt · 05-03-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

which thread was it?

The one with from the WSJ opinion page about how liberals have caused all that is bad in the world. It was also the one where several of us asked why the hell PSUColonel hasn't been banned if Jesse was.

Flasch186 · 05-03-2006, 11:16 AM

oh...that was just on here!! hmmm, wow.

flere-imsaho · 05-03-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by John Galt

The one with from the WSJ opinion page about how liberals have caused all that is bad in the world. It was also the one where several of us asked why the hell PSUColonel hasn't been banned if Jesse was.

He also deleted a "This really annoys me" one which was just more liberal-bashing. He was on quite a roll, but sadly decided to take himself out of the race at the last minute....

Dutch · 05-03-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

He also deleted a "This really annoys me" one which was just more liberal-bashing. He was on quite a roll, but sadly decided to take himself out of the race at the last minute....

Starting threads to bash liberals is very unbecoming. It really goes without saying. The true stunners are when folks continually post about how bad the conservatives are. I just don't get those.

EDIT: Oh, and deleting threads with on going conversations is bad form.

KWhit · 05-03-2006, 12:22 PM

I can't decide if I'm happy he deleted the trollish thread or if I wish he would have left it in the slim chance that it could have led to his banning.

SirFozzie · 05-03-2006, 12:26 PM

hell, several mods were in that thread, bring it back to life. Rather then hit and run flamewars

Raiders Army · 05-03-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by duckman

Drank beer tonight. Don't get it.

Joe · 05-03-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Drank beer tonight. Don't get it.

they're posts

Raiders Army · 05-03-2006, 05:59 PM

Thanks GW.

Vinatieri for Prez · 05-04-2006, 12:10 AM

It's kind of like taking your ball and going home.

kingfc22 · 05-04-2006, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by duckman

Hmm, free posts?

stevew · 05-04-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KWhit

I can't decide if I'm happy he deleted the trollish thread or if I wish he would have left it in the slim chance that it could have led to his banning.

Yes, a tough call there.

Honolulu_Blue · 05-04-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinatieri for Prez

It's kind of like taking your ball and going home.

Exactly. It's like he decided to act like PSUBaby all of a sudden.

Subby · 05-04-2006, 06:58 AM

Maybe PSUColonel should stop being such an over-sensitive fucking douchebag cunt.

PSUColonel · 05-04-2006, 07:36 AM

Maybe people should havestuck to the discussion at hand rather than going out an attacking others on a personal level. I have long been a member of this community in good standing, and was simply initiating a discussion over an article that even got play on a nationally syndicated talk show earlier in the day. I really don't see why this should lead to my banning...oh let me guess, some of you don't like my politics, that must be the reason. Deny it all you want, but that's exactly what was going on. In light of the situation and the lack of intelligence of those posting in the thread, I decided it would be better off to simply close it down. So say what you want, but maybe next time people can stick to the topic at hand.

John Galt · 05-04-2006, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Maybe people should havestuck to the discussion at hand rather than going out an attacking others on a personal level. I have long been a member of this community in good standing, and was simply initiating a discussion over an article that even got play on a nationally syndicated talk show earlier in the day. I really don't see why this should lead to my banning...oh let me guess, some of you don't like my politics, that must be the reason. Deny it all you want, but that's exactly what was going on. In light of the situation and the lack of intelligence of those posting in the thread, I decided it would be better off to simply close it down. So say what you want, but maybe next time people can stick to the topic at hand.

For the record, I specifically said you shouldn't be banned.

By "personal attacks," do you mean posting your old crappy posts for everyone to see? Or did I miss something?

And now you are insulting other people's intelligence as the basis for deleting a thread where you were being exposed for being a trollish poster on this board. Classy. Real classy.

cartman · 05-04-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

So say what you want, but maybe next time people can stick to the topic at hand.

You didn't even do this with the title of your thread, and the content of your first post. Why would you expect anything else from anyone else?

You entitled the post "Best article to describe liberals" or something like that. You then posted an article that talked about differences between WW2 and subsequent battles.

I've heard all sorts of stuff from syndicated radio shows. That seems to be Bubba Wheels' favorite source for misguided info. I heard one time a guy talk about his involvement with the Flat Earth Society. Does that validate his views simply because he was on nationwide radio?

flere-imsaho · 12-05-2006, 04:41 PM

Bump, he did it again.

Galaxy · 12-05-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Maybe people should havestuck to the discussion at hand rather than going out an attacking others on a personal level. I have long been a member of this community in good standing, and was simply initiating a discussion over an article that even got play on a nationally syndicated talk show earlier in the day. I really don't see why this should lead to my banning...oh let me guess, some of you don't like my politics, that must be the reason. Deny it all you want, but that's exactly what was going on. In light of the situation and the lack of intelligence of those posting in the thread, I decided it would be better off to simply close it down. So say what you want, but maybe next time people can stick to the topic at hand.

I thought you were done with all these discussions?

Your making jbmagic look good.

John Galt · 12-05-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

I thought you were done with all these discussions?

Your making jbmagic look good.

timestamp.

WVUFAN · 12-05-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Maybe people should havestuck to the discussion at hand rather than going out an attacking others on a personal level. I have long been a member of this community in good standing, and was simply initiating a discussion over an article that even got play on a nationally syndicated talk show earlier in the day. I really don't see why this should lead to my banning...oh let me guess, some of you don't like my politics, that must be the reason. Deny it all you want, but that's exactly what was going on. In light of the situation and the lack of intelligence of those posting in the thread, I decided it would be better off to simply close it down. So say what you want, but maybe next time people can stick to the topic at hand.

I've done my share of liberal bashing, but if we're gonna do it, liberals should have the same right. Either there's free expression of opinions on both sides of the aisle, or no one should do it.

Sorry, man. You're just wrong on this one.

Flasch186 · 12-05-2006, 04:58 PM

yes but WVUfan has been usurped as Scotland's minister of State, so he has no authoritah!!!

sabotai · 12-05-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

Bump, he did it again.

Not to mention, it's hilarious how well a post from him several months ago in this thread goes so perfectly with what happened today (or last night, whenever it technically was).

WVUFAN · 12-05-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

yes but WVUfan has been usurped as Scotland's minister of State, so he has no authoritah!!!

Man, I've been reading up on the Democracy thread, but I'm so doggone lost I don't know what to do. :-( My fault, I neglected to read it for a few days, and now I'm so behind I'm lost.

Sorry, I'm trying to catch up.

Crapshoot · 12-05-2006, 05:02 PM

Why is the idiot still here? Hell, why does he have an edit button? I thought this was Ben's logic for limiting JB?

Desnudo · 12-05-2006, 05:04 PM

Reasons #1-#1642 - the threads are pointless and tedious

dbd1963 · 12-05-2006, 05:05 PM

I lost posts and only just now stopped convulsively weeping so that I could post about it. Does anyone feel my pain?

st.cronin · 12-05-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dbd1963

I lost posts and only just now stopped convulsively weeping so that I could post about it. Does anyone feel my pain?

Have you ever played Werewolf?

dbd1963 · 12-05-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

Have you ever played Werewolf?

I read the first Werewolf thread. Very entertaining.

DanGarion · 12-05-2006, 05:29 PM

POSTS LOST PEOPLE!?!?!?!?

duckman · 12-05-2006, 05:32 PM

ISiddiqui · 12-05-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Why is the idiot still here? Hell, why does he have an edit button? I thought this was Ben's logic for limiting JB?

I think PSU Colonel may find a bit more than his edit button missing in the near future

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Toddzilla · 12-05-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Maybe PSUColonel should stop being such an over-sensitive fucking douchebag cunt.

i <3 subbi

Toddzilla · 12-05-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

Bump, he did it again.

Ping: Antmeister

Re: Britney Spears / PSUHitler parody song

Flasch186 · 12-05-2006, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVUFAN

Man, I've been reading up on the Democracy thread, but I'm so doggone lost I don't know what to do. :-( My fault, I neglected to read it for a few days, and now I'm so behind I'm lost.

Sorry, I'm trying to catch up.

no worries, its just a game and we'll be rotating positions at some point, in the meantime your next for a city again.

Vinatieri for Prez · 12-05-2006, 05:39 PM

I'm sure he would have deleted the Koran thread too if he had been the one to start it. Subby is right.

Groundhog · 12-05-2006, 05:48 PM

Reason #1 not to post in Politics threads:

You will never manage to sway or convince the person you are debating with because people are as stubborn about their political leanings as they are about their religious beliefs. It will take some kind of personal involvement (positive or negative, though usually the latter) for anyone's views on politics to change - again, much like religion - and a well thought out, sourced, and by-and-large truthful post on a message board will have zero impact on anything.

Better to just post in the Off-Colour Jokes Thread.

Raiders Army · 12-05-2006, 07:43 PM

Take his edit button away!!! My posts were lost forever within the confines of internet obscurity!!!!

-Mojo Jojo- · 12-05-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I think PSU Colonel may find a bit more than his edit button missing in the near future

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You're only saying that because he declared war on you.

05-03-2006, 10:50 AM	#2
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05-03-2006, 10:51 AM	#3
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	It is especially poor form given the author of the thread was being criticized for a pattern of making inflammatory posts. No one was actually discussing the original topic anymore. __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

05-03-2006, 11:07 AM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I was waiting for the inevitable, "This reelly annoys me" thread, with the message "...when people delete their threads." __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-03-2006, 11:09 AM	#8
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Maybe there ought to be a standing rule that once a post get X number of replies, it cannot be deleted. My vote would be that once 15 replies occur, a thread becomes public domain. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-03-2006, 11:13 AM	#11
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05-03-2006, 10:56 AM	#5
tanglewood College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2004	I would post here, but I'm afraid that flere might delete the thread and cost me posts.

05-03-2006, 10:56 AM	#6
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Maybe just don't post in political threads started by PSUColonel.

05-03-2006, 11:11 AM	#9
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Recovering lost posts.

05-03-2006, 11:16 AM	#13
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	oh...that was just on here!! hmmm, wow. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

05-03-2006, 12:22 PM	#16
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	I can't decide if I'm happy he deleted the trollish thread or if I wish he would have left it in the slim chance that it could have led to his banning.

05-03-2006, 12:26 PM	#17
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05-03-2006, 05:59 PM	#20
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Thanks GW.

05-04-2006, 12:10 AM	#21
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05-04-2006, 06:58 AM	#25
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05-04-2006, 07:36 AM	#26
PSUColonel Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wayne, PA	Maybe people should havestuck to the discussion at hand rather than going out an attacking others on a personal level. I have long been a member of this community in good standing, and was simply initiating a discussion over an article that even got play on a nationally syndicated talk show earlier in the day. I really don't see why this should lead to my banning...oh let me guess, some of you don't like my politics, that must be the reason. Deny it all you want, but that's exactly what was going on. In light of the situation and the lack of intelligence of those posting in the thread, I decided it would be better off to simply close it down. So say what you want, but maybe next time people can stick to the topic at hand.

12-05-2006, 04:41 PM	#29
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Bump, he did it again.

12-05-2006, 04:58 PM	#33
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	yes but WVUfan has been usurped as Scotland's minister of State, so he has no authoritah!!! __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

12-05-2006, 05:02 PM	#36
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Why is the idiot still here? Hell, why does he have an edit button? I thought this was Ben's logic for limiting JB? Last edited by Crapshoot : 12-05-2006 at 05:02 PM.

12-05-2006, 05:04 PM	#37
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Reasons #1-#1642 - the threads are pointless and tedious

12-05-2006, 05:05 PM	#38
dbd1963 High School JV Join Date: Jun 2006	I lost posts and only just now stopped convulsively weeping so that I could post about it. Does anyone feel my pain?

12-05-2006, 05:29 PM	#41
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12-05-2006, 05:39 PM	#47
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	I'm sure he would have deleted the Koran thread too if he had been the one to start it. Subby is right.

12-05-2006, 05:48 PM	#48
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Reason #1 not to post in Politics threads: You will never manage to sway or convince the person you are debating with because people are as stubborn about their political leanings as they are about their religious beliefs. It will take some kind of personal involvement (positive or negative, though usually the latter) for anyone's views on politics to change - again, much like religion - and a well thought out, sourced, and by-and-large truthful post on a message board will have zero impact on anything. Better to just post in the Off-Colour Jokes Thread. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

12-05-2006, 07:43 PM	#49
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Take his edit button away!!! My posts were lost forever within the confines of internet obscurity!!!!

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