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Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/3/2009 4:16:17 PM   
SpinnerofTales


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Status: offline 		There are some here who say that these political postings do no good. They claim that all they are is a bunch of people talking past each other and that no one will sway another's ideas in the least iota. In short, and often in so many words, they say that these political discussions have no real effect or purpose. I am here to tell you this is not true.

Since I began weighing in on the issues brought up on this board, the little icon that appears in each post has turned from a vanilla ice cream cone to a really neat looking pair of handcuffs. This is definite, tangible proof of progress and makes me feel pretty damned proud of myself. I hope in the future to progress to two pair of handcuffs, the array of paddles and beyond.

How can any say that these discussions don't bear fruit?

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/3/2009 4:20:35 PM   
MarsBonfire


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Status: offline 		Psst... you can also go to the test area, and just post a "." repeatedly, until you get the icon you want.

Just sayin'...

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/3/2009 4:34:57 PM   
SpinnerofTales


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ORIGINAL: MarsBonfire

Psst... you can also go to the test area, and just post a "." repeatedly, until you get the icon you want.

Just sayin'...


I could do that..but to quote Richard Nixon "But that would be wrong"

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/3/2009 5:01:37 PM   
ModeratorEleven


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quote:

ORIGINAL: MarsBonfire

Psst... you can also go to the test area, and just post a "." repeatedly, until you get the icon you want.

Just sayin'...

That would be... unwise.

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/3/2009 5:18:42 PM   
corysub


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Status: offline 		ut ohhh!   Now ya did it. 

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/3/2009 9:11:55 PM   
TheHeretic


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Status: offline 		       Have you considered Polls and Random Stupidity, Spinner?  There are some good people who hang out down there, and you'll have those paddles in no time.  Maybe even some new friends.  It's as easy as saying "I win," and going with the flow.

      Much better odds of not drawing too much attention from the eleventh floor while building up ye olde poste counte.

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/3/2009 9:19:30 PM   
YoursMistress


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quote:

ORIGINAL: MarsBonfire

Psst... you can also go to the test area, and just post a "." repeatedly, until you get the icon you want.

Just sayin'...


omg!  I'm so glad I didn't think of that.  I would have been soooo tempted, only to suffer my eventual fate.  ...peeks back over at ModeratorEleven...

yours


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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 9:28:05 AM   
thishereboi


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Status: offline 		That little icon shows how many posts you have made. It doesn't say if the posts were relevent or intelligent, just that you spent a few minutes at your keyboard typing. Not sure how that shows what fruit the discussions produce, but the icons are cute.

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 10:38:47 AM   
SpinnerofTales


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ORIGINAL: thishereboi

That little icon shows how many posts you have made. It doesn't say if the posts were relevent or intelligent, just that you spent a few minutes at your keyboard typing. Not sure how that shows what fruit the discussions produce, but the icons are cute.


True...but in this case, I can honestly say I didn't make a single post just to get an icon. The icon was just a side benefit and this thread a bit of humor.

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 10:40:35 AM   
kdsub


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ORIGINAL: SpinnerofTales

There are some here who say that these political postings do no good. They claim that all they are is a bunch of people talking past each other and that no one will sway another's ideas in the least iota. In short, and often in so many words, they say that these political discussions have no real effect or purpose. I am here to tell you this is not true.

Since I began weighing in on the issues brought up on this board, the little icon that appears in each post has turned from a vanilla ice cream cone to a really neat looking pair of handcuffs. This is definite, tangible proof of progress and makes me feel pretty damned proud of myself. I hope in the future to progress to two pair of handcuffs, the array of paddles and beyond.

How can any say that these discussions don't bear fruit?




They do bear fruit...just look at my avatar

Butch

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 10:52:22 AM   
LaTigresse


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Status: offline 		I always wondered, since I don't pay any attention to my post number, and I have had a few posts deleted............

If you get a post deleted, does it get subtracted from your total???

Inquiring minds want to know.


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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 11:05:39 AM   
Steponme73


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Status: offline 		Geez....big brother is always watching....(looking for moderator eleven)

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 11:10:30 AM   
LaTigresse


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Status: offline 		Well if she is, she could certainly answer my question.

The answer is not something I particularly care about, I am just curious.


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Just because you are well educated, articulate, and can use big, fancy words, properly........does not mean you are right!

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 1:34:32 PM   
ScooterTrash


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quote:

ORIGINAL: SpinnerofTales

There are some here who say that these political postings do no good. They claim that all they are is a bunch of people talking past each other and that no one will sway another's ideas in the least iota. In short, and often in so many words, they say that these political discussions have no real effect or purpose. I am here to tell you this is not true.

Since I began weighing in on the issues brought up on this board, the little icon that appears in each post has turned from a vanilla ice cream cone to a really neat looking pair of handcuffs. This is definite, tangible proof of progress and makes me feel pretty damned proud of myself. I hope in the future to progress to two pair of handcuffs, the array of paddles and beyond.

How can any say that these discussions don't bear fruit?



Spinner, besides just feeding your obvious fetish for handcuffs, (hey, to each their own)lol, I would actually disagree that the political postings have no actual value. If nothing else, as a rare poster to political posts, but avid reader of those political opinions, it does give you some insight into what a broad spectrum of folks actually are thinking. Does it sway anything, hmmm, probably not, but just like a themometer can give an indication of a persons condition, the ramblings can provide an indication of the country/world/political condition without being filtered out by talking heads of the media. Certainly it all needs taken with a grain of salt, but who knows, maybe seeing a lot of clouds on the horizon could make a body brace for a storm in many cases.

By the way, congrats on getting rid of that nasty ice cream cone...lol

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 1:46:09 PM   
subrob1967


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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 2:03:32 PM   
thishereboi


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Status: offline 		And I can honestly say I never thought ya did.

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 2:08:53 PM   
AquaticSub


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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

Well if she is, she could certainly answer my question.

The answer is not something I particularly care about, I am just curious.



It doesn't seem to - not that I've noticed from my post count when threads I posted in you were pulled anyway. But I could be wrong.

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 2:10:49 PM   
LaTigresse


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Status: offline 		Interesting.......but it's not like I am going to test the theory.

At least on purpose.....

Edited to add..........ohhhhh Domiiiiiiiguyyyyyyyy


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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 2:10:54 PM   
MarsBonfire


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Status: offline 		See... you make a funny comment, and they swoop in... 

Reminds me of the "Killer Joke" sketch on Monty Python... The Germans are working on their own joke to counter the Allies. A scientist comes in, and tells his joke to two Gestappo agents. No laughter.
Agent #1: "We'll let you know."
He then pulls a luger and shoots the scientist dead. (Bang!)

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RE: Proof that these posts serve a purpose... - 3/4/2009 5:26:38 PM   
SpinnerofTales


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There are many fourms people can post on if they would like to avoid politics, there's a reason this fourm is called "off topic" because it's for posts not pertaining to wiiwd.
quote:

ORIGINAL: subrob1967



I never really got the feeling from the term 'wiiwd'....I much prefer "la cosa nostra"...but you can't believe how touchy those people are on trademarks.


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