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Insanity Complex
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 09:20
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Quote: "I couldn't help myself, I dug this up. I don't see anything wrong with mods having a conversation in a locked thread, they can get quite funny."


That was such a beautiful thread...and having seen that...how can anyone think the forums are going downhill?

I consider it a sign the forums are on their way to success when mods start building box forts out of locked threads..

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Quik
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 09:33
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Quote: "I couldn't help myself, I dug this up. I don't see anything wrong with mods having a conversation in a locked thread, they can get quite funny. "


yes indeed it was funny, but it surely isnt right in any aspect, in my opinion, i think if a thread is locked then it should be locked, unless mods have any opinions on the topic or why it was locked then it should stay closed, that was the thread i was hinting towards in myearlier post

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Hodgey
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 09:36
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Quote: "how can anyone think the forums are going downhill?"

Exactly! I hope that if/when this thread gets locked it becomes another box fort, except maybe make it out of stone this time.

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RedneckRambo
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 10:24
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Gosh it's just so wrong that mods post in a locked thread! It's immoral, cruel, and downright offensive! /sarcasm

Really guys? They are Moderators. They absolutely should have the right to add a post to a locked thread. It's pretty stupid to say they shouldn't.

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Thraxas
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 10:56
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Quote: " i think if a thread is locked then it should be locked, unless mods have any opinions on the topic or why it was locked then it should stay closed"


You don't have to unlock a topic to post in it, but like I said before, how often does that happen?

Like Xplosys said, these things happen in waves.

Quote: "I don't mind Thraxas as a poster, I just don't like him as a person."
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Neuro Fuzzy
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 11:43
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Quote: "Recently it seems as if there are some who want to see who can make the most threads or get the most posts."


http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=184568&b=2

although in my defense I still think that's hilarious.


Why does blue text appear every time you are near?
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TheComet
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 14:41
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These forums are indeed extremely clean. The rules are very strict, there are no exceptions. And I'm speaking from experience here

I think it's because new people are usually young teenagers (or sometimes even younger), and if you think about todays kids... It kind of explains why there is a lot of junk. But there is still a lot of useful stuff and fun threads.

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Cormorant5
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 14:54
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I agree. I looked back at when I joined, and I posted like 4 threads a week. Now I post threads when I feel it's important enough to make it into the red folder area. That's my mental guideline now.

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Quik
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 15:16
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Quote: "I agree. I looked back at when I joined, and I posted like 4 threads a week. Now I post threads when I feel it's important enough to make it into the red folder area. That's my mental guideline now."


**cough cought** arkhym asylum thread important **cough cough**

xD

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 15:24
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I have a good mix of junk threads over the years. I think the Pony thread just surpassed my old Izolis thread, so 's nice.

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Cormorant5
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 16:02
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Hey, it was more of a Batman overall thread. And I could rant about batman enough to fill a page.

...I chose not to.

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Nickydude
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 23:55
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Quote: ""There has NEVER been a mod that was completely liked by EVERYONE.""


Quote: "True statement."


Wa? You mean I'm not loved and adored by all members of the human race?

*sniff, sniff*

I reject your reality and substitute my own...
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Quik
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Posted: 24th Jul 2011 23:56
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'course you are! the others just dont know it yet

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 00:05
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Your sig should be, at least.

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RedneckRambo
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 00:47 Edited at: 25th Jul 2011 00:48
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Quote: "There has NEVER been a mod that was completely liked by EVERYONE."

There is no PERSON on earth that is liked by everyone... So of course there hasn't been a mod that has been liked by every one. However, with that said, if I was a mod... I would clearly be loved by everyone.

Except more realistically, I'd probably be hated lol. Wouldn't be surprised if I already was... I love to be a part of flame wars and making people mad.
Which is, in turn, funny because I'm trying this donation thing hahaha.

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Jeku
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 00:49
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I have been busy for a few months and now that I'm back, I'll be sure to try to get on as many people's bad lists as possible

Just kidding... I think


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Grog Grueslayer
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I judge people by their code so everyone here is cool.

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Quik
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 00:58
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but jekus avatar picture is badshoe! how can someone ever dislike it?

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Insert Name Here
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:07
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Quote: "There has NEVER been a mod that was completely liked by EVERYONE."


I dunno, I don't remember anyone ever saying a bad word about TDK back when he was around I don't think he hung out anywhere other that DarkBasic talk much though.

Personally I really like these forums (Even if sometimes I think I act like the resident dickhead ). There's just something very slick and involving about them that you don't get with other forums. I guess it's because Geek Culture isn't treated like an off topic free for all like some forums would, the threads have to be quality to be allowed.

Well, except that pony thread, but the least said about that the better

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:15
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Quote: "Well, except that pony thread, but the least said about that the better"


Come on man. The irony is that it's everyone else who brings up ponies outside that thread now.

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Indicium
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:15
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Damned ponies.

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:18
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Hey, hey, hey. None of that language here boyo!

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Insert Name Here
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:22
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Aw, you know I'm only ribbing, I love you guys really

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Cormorant5
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:26 Edited at: 25th Jul 2011 02:26
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Aww.



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Indicium
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:28
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Aye, CG knows I'm only doing it for kicks, I'm sure bronies do get angry, I don't buy this love and tolerance crap.

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:35
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@Insert Name Here

Hey, we don't mean that kinda love

@Indicium

Nope. Completely lucid 24/7 bro.

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heyufool1
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Is it possible to have a thread without mentioning ponies anymore?

"So hold your head up high and know. It's not the end of the road"
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Cormorant5
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:41
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HE STARTED IT *point*

And yeah, when you realize you like ponies, you've been set free man. I feel like the Double Rainbow guy, mixed with a double rainbow, mixed with the cheeseburger cat everybody's seen, mixed with the summer of 69. Love and tolerance.

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Cormorant5
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 02:43
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Quote: "Damned ponies."


Coffee's response:

Quote: "Hey, hey, hey. None of that language here boyo! "


But he totally ignored:

Quote: "Personally I really like these forums (Even if sometimes I think I act like the resident dickhead )."


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Indicium
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Quote: " (Even if sometimes I think I act like the resident dickhead )"


It's funny most of the time though.

Also, double post. You're the reason the forums are going downhill!

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 03:16
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Guys, guys, guys. Please. If you'll all just watch a few episodes, you'll realise it's awesome, become bronies, and this argument'll end via subjugation.

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pretty sure using those words here are not allowed? well i dont know, just a feeling i get ~~

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TheComet
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I've yet to see a thread where ponies aren't mentioned.

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Quote: "I've yet to see a thread where ponies aren't mentioned."


So this thread IS going uphill!

Quote: "Also, double post. You're the reason the forums are going downhill!"


...

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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 14:12
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Quote: "I've yet to see a thread where ponies aren't mentioned."


Like I said, irony is it's everyone else apart from us bronies that mentions them.

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Doomster
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...but you've been the first to mention them in this thread.

Quote: "Posted: 23rd Jul 2011 13:41
Let's be honest, the most hated thing on this forum is cuddly ponies"


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Actually, Insert Name Here did:

Quote: "the threads have to be quality to be allowed.

Well, except that pony thread, but the least said about that the better "


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Green Gandalf
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I have so far resisted all temptation to look at the pony thread. Surely a quick peek wouldn't hurt, or would it? I'm still agonising over the big decision.
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Quote: "Actually, Insert Name Here did"

Nope. Coffeegrunt mentioned them on the first page, while Insert Name Here's post is on the second page... seems like watching pink ponies all day isn't good on the eyes.

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Quote: "seems like watching pink ponies all day isn't good on the eyes. "


I've heard it causes shrinkage









of the brain.

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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 15:25 Edited at: 25th Jul 2011 15:26
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Why don't you treat us like one of yooou.

EDIT: And Coffee's mention was on topic, saying that the forum is peaceful except for your insulting of bronies. Then the discussion started when Insert Name Here did what Grunt was talking about, insulting bronies.

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And suddenly Wolf appeared and wondered what bronies actually are.

Brown Ponys?
Small Brownies?

Is it another paradoxon like Jumbo Shrimp or Military Intelligence?

I don't get it but that might be because I am Lurr, ruler of the planet omeacron persei 8.



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Grown men who watch My Little Pony.

Bro+Pony makes us a Brony.

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I find it funny and ironic that a thread about the Forum going "downhill" includes a lot of talk about My Little Pony.

-Keith

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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 16:02
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Indeed. I think it should have been "Thread going downhill".

And I've still managed to resist the temptation to check out My Little Pony.
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I took a peek; just like any other cartoon out there today.

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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 16:18
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Thought so. You've saved me from myself.

On second thoughts perhaps I'd better check for myself - you might have missed something...
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Quote: "Thought so. You've saved me from myself.

On second thoughts perhaps I'd better check for myself - you might have missed something..."


not at all sure what he have saved you from

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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 17:06
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The temptation to visit that thread . I was close to giving way till he made a visit unnecessary. The temptation is still there but it's subsiding.
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Posted: 25th Jul 2011 17:07 Edited at: 25th Jul 2011 17:08
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Quote: "Thought so. You've saved me from myself.

On second thoughts perhaps I'd better check for myself - you might have missed something... "

I'd say Keith didn't give it enough of a chance, but I won't

It's not going to hurt you really though. Just watch 4... find yourself watching the rest, then be embersed in a unique culture. Funny how people can think PONIES can be harmful

I'm positive Indicinduim (or however you spell that ) is hiding that he watches MLP though. He poked at our thread and watched a little... then watched a bit more and suddenly he's downing the ponies. So his harsh threat meant nothing

Just look how innocent they are...


The forum has just had some newcomers not understanding rules lately.... I think she's doing fine.

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