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Vincent, Thunder God
10-08-2007, 04:45 AM
I've been noticing a whole lot of closed threads here in GC.

Give me one reason for a thread -

which SHOULDN'T

be started - because it would be closed

and/or discuss each other's reasons.

And go!

Goldenboko
10-08-2007, 05:18 AM
This seems to be a prime example. :D

TyphoonThaReapa
10-08-2007, 05:37 AM
This seems to be a prime example. :D

PWNED and seconded...:cool:

Evastio
10-08-2007, 06:21 AM
A thread that highly encourages flame posts either directly or indirectly wouldn't be a good thread to make (I'm kind of suprised but glad that the positive/negative comment thread isn't closed).

Araciel
10-08-2007, 08:40 AM
Because I have cancer.

Miriel
10-08-2007, 10:24 AM
A thread asking, "Do you like me? Do you reeeeally like me?"

No one cares about your self-esteem!

Araciel
10-08-2007, 10:25 AM
A thread asking, "Do you like me? Do you reeeeally like me?"

No one cares about your self-esteem!

Ow you hit me right in the heart :cry:

pixie_demon
10-08-2007, 10:53 AM
hahahahahahaha

starseeker
10-08-2007, 08:42 PM
Anything that has an interesting enough title to be a necromancy magnet.

Shiny
10-08-2007, 08:44 PM
http://forums.eyesonff.com/general-chat/110373-haha.html

Clawsze
10-08-2007, 08:57 PM
Asking Tavrobel for help.

Yamaneko
10-08-2007, 09:03 PM
The bloke in the pipe.

Quindiana Jones
10-08-2007, 09:03 PM
One's discussing the awesomeness of Hitler.

qwertysaur
10-08-2007, 09:09 PM
CLICK ON THIS THREAD FOR FEE PORN!!!!

Quindiana Jones
10-08-2007, 09:24 PM
Fee porn????? Damnit! I only like the free stuff!

Iceglow
10-08-2007, 09:56 PM
I did a thread discussing the emo-ness of Hitler...would that be you referencing it Harle-quin?

NeoTifa
10-08-2007, 11:56 PM
a thread entitled " how NOT to start a thread (Split infinitives slay me)"

lol :P jk

"you wanna meet hot babes near you?"

blackmage_nuke
10-09-2007, 12:26 AM
Well i have wanted to make a thread called "101 final fantasy VI inuendos"
And a subsequent thread in the rest of the ff forums
But i decided against it

Thats not really GC though

Vincent, Thunder God
10-09-2007, 01:57 AM
a thread entitled " how NOT to start a thread (Split infinitives slay me)"

lol :P jk

"you wanna meet hot babes near you?"

I actually didn't write "Split infinitives slay me" but I do find it pretty hilarious that one of the CK's or admins added that. Lovely! :p

NeoTifa
10-09-2007, 01:58 AM
??? they can do that?! omg

Goldenboko
10-09-2007, 01:58 AM
a thread entitled " how NOT to start a thread (Split infinitives slay me)"

lol :P jk

"you wanna meet hot babes near you?"

I already made that joke, therefore you fail.

Vincent, Thunder God
10-09-2007, 02:02 AM
a thread entitled " how NOT to start a thread (Split infinitives slay me)"

lol :P jk

"you wanna meet hot babes near you?"

I already made that joke, therefore you fail.

how does that =


This seems to be a prime example. :D

It seems to me it's a variation on the same joke...

but on topic: one thing not do is talk about yourself or others overly purposefully - speaking of which - what's up with the "say something positive and negative" thread. It seems to me that by, the old standards of CK and Admin conduct, that would have been closed.

then again, this would be closed too! :D :D :D

NeoTifa
10-09-2007, 02:05 AM
yea, well, they dont like me there anymore cuz i actually posted. :\ and a thread called omg would make me read on past it

Vincent, Thunder God
10-09-2007, 02:11 AM
yea, well, they dont like me there anymore cuz i actually posted. :\ and a thread called omg would make me read on past it

Yeah - I think the point of this forum is more intelligent discussion, so even though spamming is fun, it would sort of hinder the so-called "good threads."

So basically if you want to spam, or read spam, I would suggest hanging out on another forum during those "spammy" periods and return here when you're ready to be serious and composed.

But then again, the forum, all members and indeed staff, will enjoy letting loose from time to time and encouraging a bit of friendly joking, whether that be through changing thread titles or making the sometimes slightly iffy thread.

Please note that this is my personal opinion, and in no way reflects anyone's else's as far as I know.

If you want to ask the staff about what is or isn't "spam" here please ask them, not me. ;)

But thanks for the replies though!

We're getting a bit off-topic though, so please everyone enough chatting, let's get back to examples of why not to start a thread.

(yay split infinitives!)

Goldenboko
10-09-2007, 02:26 AM
yea, well, they dont like me there anymore cuz i actually posted. :\ and a thread called omg would make me read on past it

Yeah - I think the point of this forum is more intelligent discussion, so even though spamming is fun, it would sort of hinder the so-called "good threads."

So basically if you want to spam, or read spam, I would suggest hanging out on another forum during those "spammy" periods and return here when you're ready to be serious and composed.

But then again, the forum, all members and indeed staff, will enjoy letting loose from time to time and encouraging a bit of friendly joking, whether that be through changing thread titles or making the sometimes slightly iffy thread.

Please note that this is my personal opinion, and in no way reflects anyone's else's as far as I know.

If you want to ask the staff about what is or isn't "spam" here please ask them, not me. ;)

But thanks for the replies though!

We're getting a bit off-topic though, so please everyone enough chatting, let's get back to examples of why not to start a thread.

(yay split infinitives!)

GENERAL CHAT IS NOT MEANT FOR DISCUSSIONS!

Are you mad? Pft, discussion in general chat, thats like demondude impressing me.

Fonzie
10-09-2007, 02:27 AM
What'd I miss?

Vincent, Thunder God
10-09-2007, 02:28 AM
yea, well, they dont like me there anymore cuz i actually posted. :\ and a thread called omg would make me read on past it

Yeah - I think the point of this forum is more intelligent discussion, so even though spamming is fun, it would sort of hinder the so-called "good threads."

So basically if you want to spam, or read spam, I would suggest hanging out on another forum during those "spammy" periods and return here when you're ready to be serious and composed.

But then again, the forum, all members and indeed staff, will enjoy letting loose from time to time and encouraging a bit of friendly joking, whether that be through changing thread titles or making the sometimes slightly iffy thread.

Please note that this is my personal opinion, and in no way reflects anyone's else's as far as I know.

If you want to ask the staff about what is or isn't "spam" here please ask them, not me. ;)

But thanks for the replies though!

We're getting a bit off-topic though, so please everyone enough chatting, let's get back to examples of why not to start a thread.

(yay split infinitives!)

GENERAL CHAT IS NOT MEANT FOR DISCUSSIONS!

Are you mad? Pft, discussion in general chat, thats like demondude impressing me.

Actually, I think demon-dude trying to impress you would be a good example of a bad thread.

*reverts off-topic rambling to thread's purpose now hopefully* :p

NeoTifa
10-09-2007, 02:31 AM
lol. if you started a thread with "so, like, yea, ...."

Rengori
10-09-2007, 02:35 AM
http://forums.eyesonff.com/search.php?searchid=891207

NeoTifa
10-09-2007, 02:37 AM
hahaha lol agreed

Goldenboko
10-09-2007, 02:39 AM
http://forums.eyesonff.com/search.php?searchid=891207

Hey only 75% of my threads suck, 10% are okay 4% are good, and 1% are genius.

Rengori
10-09-2007, 02:41 AM
http://forums.eyesonff.com/search.php?searchid=891207

Hey only 75% of my threads suck, 10% are okay 4% are good, and 1% are genius.

Which leaves a good 10% left for the "OH MY GOD THIS THREAD JUST MADE BABY JESUS CRY".

NeoTifa
10-09-2007, 02:41 AM
lol. percentages are a suck way to start, or any math for that matter

Goldenboko
10-09-2007, 02:42 AM
http://forums.eyesonff.com/search.php?searchid=891207

Hey only 75% of my threads suck, 10% are okay 4% are good, and 1% are genius.

Which leaves a good 10% left for the "OH MY GOD THIS THREAD JUST MADE BABY JESUS CRY".

Yes :D Now you understand the way of the GoBo.

Vincent, Thunder God
10-09-2007, 02:49 AM
http://forums.eyesonff.com/search.php?searchid=891207

Hey only 75% of my threads suck, 10% are okay 4% are good, and 1% are genius.

Which leaves a good 10% left for the "OH MY GOD THIS THREAD JUST MADE BABY JESUS CRY".

Yes :D Now you understand the way of the GoBo.

Here's part of the 4%! (http://forums.eyesonff.com/general-chat/110397-demondud-fails-so-hard-he-doesnt-deserve-ph.html#post2318273)

edit: Actually it might be part of the 75%. :p