Thoughts on the Archives.

[-N-]

So this popped up during a discussion RSL and I were having about whether or not to archive the "wanker" thread. I brought up the point there were several spam threads that were archived; however, none of them were as long as the one just generated. While he did end up archiving it, he did propose a good question to me, which I would like to propose to you all in turn.

Do you go to the archives and read through 661 posts of spam to get off or something? Do you read the small threads? Large threads? Ones you participated in? Ones which you had nothing to do with? In short, what function do the Archives serve to you? Justify.

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By the way, anyone who wanted that thread archived: You owe RSL and I big time.

[boris no no]

theres an archive??
O__o

[XxSephirothxX]

The only reason I would go back and read that particular thread is that some of the posts were quite funny. That's usually why I read archive threads. Sometimes I like to see posts from members who are often referenced who left before I even joined, too. I've probably only read about 20 archived threads, though.

[Tama2]

It were funny spam. Plus, I think that may be the biggest thread in such a short time. It should be there.

[omnitarian]

I'll wade through a thread if I'm supremely bored. Plus, it's always good to have "My stupid LIFE!!!!!" on hand for a chuckle.

[DK]

I'd go and read it. It might seem completely random to someone who had no idea it was happening, but to the people who were actually doing it, it was hilarious, and pretty much every one of them has said it's their favourite thing they've ever been involved in at EoFF. So i'd keep it, yeah.

[Bomber]

theres an archive??
O__o

My sentiments exactly.

[nik0tine]

I am in the eternal debt of RSL and Neel. (And Shlupquack, I guess, for the whole Walker Texas Ranger thing. )

[Rye]

I am in the eternal debt of RSL and Neel.

Yay, wanker is archived!

[Rase]

I go there to either see what I missed out on or for reference in case I can't remember something.

[Yamaneko]

I only search the archives to rip stuff off BOU.

[DK]

Yeah, Neel and RSL are equal Gods for getting it archived. <3

[Del Murder]

I opened a random page in that thread and saw text plastered on the top of my screen and decided it was not something worth reading.

Usually I go for the shorter threads or the ones I participated in. The ones from the game forums are always the best.

[Yamaneko]

You're just jealous you weren't around to participate in such a quality spam thread.

[Del Murder]

You've just made a contradiction.