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Posted:
I haven't been around the site too much recently due to personal issues in my life.
Lately I have signed on and I seriously wonder why so many unnessesary and superficial posts are online here.
I wonder...
Have we lost the point and got into some sort of routine where we use the site to vent bullshit?
I dont think that is the point! Every time I sign on I just dont feel the need to post as most of the threads are a waste of the precious time I can spend here; people arguing their personal vendetas to others in a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with what was posted in the first place, 'preference threads', etc...
I am sure some threads of nonsense are really cool for those at work to have a good time but why so many?
Now before anyone starts going off at me I would like to point out that this is not directed at any individual but at the site in general.
Have we all become superficial in our posts?
Is there a way to make HOP a more stimulating environment like the one I knew when I signed up or is it our policy to rant on about ramdom shit?
Much love, drome
I haven't been around the site too much recently due to personal issues in my life.
Lately I have signed on and I seriously wonder why so many unnessesary and superficial posts are online here.
I wonder...
Have we lost the point and got into some sort of routine where we use the site to vent bullshit?
I dont think that is the point! Every time I sign on I just dont feel the need to post as most of the threads are a waste of the precious time I can spend here; people arguing their personal vendetas to others in a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with what was posted in the first place, 'preference threads', etc...
I am sure some threads of nonsense are really cool for those at work to have a good time but why so many?
Now before anyone starts going off at me I would like to point out that this is not directed at any individual but at the site in general.
Have we all become superficial in our posts?
Is there a way to make HOP a more stimulating environment like the one I knew when I signed up or is it our policy to rant on about ramdom shit?
Much love, drome
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Posted:
you told me to page you when . . .
you told me to page you when . . .
Meh
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Posted:
you took me rather too seriusly
you took me rather too seriusly
Some Jarhead last night: "this dumb a$$ thinks hes fireproof"
Laguna dude
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Posted:
but he's at 4316, and i was gonna page you with that number, Ray, to share the special moment. . .
but he's at 4316, and i was gonna page you with that number, Ray, to share the special moment. . .
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Laguna dude
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Posted:
(* sigh *) ^ bolded a key note on my on-topic post above, so y'all know who i mean by "you."
ok, y'all page me when you like:
616.655.5213
(* sigh *) ^ bolded a key note on my on-topic post above, so y'all know who i mean by "you."
ok, y'all page me when you like:
616.655.5213
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Posted:
Mike I dont know if youve lost it or found it and frankly I am a bit scared of both!!
Mike I dont know if youve lost it or found it and frankly I am a bit scared of both!!
Some Jarhead last night: "this dumb a$$ thinks hes fireproof"
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HOP Mad Doctor
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Posted:
Wait a sec...
Me: Member #297. Posts: 993.
Ray: Member #over a thousand. Posts: over a thousand.
Something's not right here. I have to get cracking on my posts!
Wait a sec...
Me: Member #297. Posts: 993.
Ray: Member #over a thousand. Posts: over a thousand.
Something's not right here. I have to get cracking on my posts!
-Mike
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A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Laguna dude
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Posted:
damn, Mad Doctor, is that the competition peeps complain about in this thread, or the luverly zaniness we all luv 2?
(* ha! * grin *) have a post 666
of course
damn, Mad Doctor, is that the competition peeps complain about in this thread, or the luverly zaniness we all luv 2?
(* ha! * grin *) have a post 666
of course
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Posted:
I find it amusing in a fatal-car-crash kinda way that even the very thread that brings up the issues of one-on-one chats and injokes is infected with the very same.
apparently nothing is sacred anymore.
I find it amusing in a fatal-car-crash kinda way that even the very thread that brings up the issues of one-on-one chats and injokes is infected with the very same.
apparently nothing is sacred anymore.
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Posted:
Look some live on this site, like me. I enjoy posting and talking and putting my two cents in. Thats me you cant change that so why try.
I am not out to make anyone feel bad, and I know this will sound harsh, but if your offended by someone elses post count or how many times they relpy to your topic then thats your problem. Take it up with them, if your upset about this post PM me. Dont complain and ruin peoples fun. You need to stop throwing the pitty party and suck it up grow some thicker skin. Nobody is out to make you feel bad but dont try to bring us down for your own self gratification.
Look some live on this site, like me. I enjoy posting and talking and putting my two cents in. Thats me you cant change that so why try.
I am not out to make anyone feel bad, and I know this will sound harsh, but if your offended by someone elses post count or how many times they relpy to your topic then thats your problem. Take it up with them, if your upset about this post PM me. Dont complain and ruin peoples fun. You need to stop throwing the pitty party and suck it up grow some thicker skin. Nobody is out to make you feel bad but dont try to bring us down for your own self gratification.
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Posted:
*removes moderator cap*
Excuse me? Are you talking to me Ray? *laughs*
Don't even presume for a second that measly pissing contests regarding how many posts you've managed to create, or anything even remotely similar to that offends me, or makes me feel like less of a woman! bwahaha! I'm astounded.
I'm merely commenting on the fact that some of you guys seem not to understand the concept of self control when posting or display any general respect to some threads, and those who have taken the time and energy to contribute to it in a relevant way.
Do we need to start an "Official I'm Better At Wasting My Time Because I Have Posted More Than You" thread?
I appreciate your ability to make coffee come out of my nose so early in my work day. Thanks Ray
*removes moderator cap*
Excuse me? Are you talking to me Ray? *laughs*
Don't even presume for a second that measly pissing contests regarding how many posts you've managed to create, or anything even remotely similar to that offends me, or makes me feel like less of a woman! bwahaha! I'm astounded.
I'm merely commenting on the fact that some of you guys seem not to understand the concept of self control when posting or display any general respect to some threads, and those who have taken the time and energy to contribute to it in a relevant way.
Do we need to start an "Official I'm Better At Wasting My Time Because I Have Posted More Than You" thread?
I appreciate your ability to make coffee come out of my nose so early in my work day. Thanks Ray
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Actually if I was talking to you, knowing me, I would have said Flash Fire somewhere in there. So since I didnt, I am sure that it was generalised. Meaning if it doesnt apply to you ignore it. Though since you think it was directed to you, maybe you do have a problem with any of the above mentioned items.
Few do post out of spite, and my previus post was definatly not out of spite, it was just an observation.
So dont flatter yourself by thinking everything is about you.
Actually if I was talking to you, knowing me, I would have said Flash Fire somewhere in there. So since I didnt, I am sure that it was generalised. Meaning if it doesnt apply to you ignore it. Though since you think it was directed to you, maybe you do have a problem with any of the above mentioned items.
Few do post out of spite, and my previus post was definatly not out of spite, it was just an observation.
So dont flatter yourself by thinking everything is about you.
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NYC
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Posted:
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLET'S GET READY TO RUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLLLLLLE!
[BOM BOM BOM DEEDEE DEEDEE, BOM BOM BOM DEEDEE DEEDEE...]
Ray, I must say due to the proximity of the posts and immidiate, seemingly related topic I certainly thought you were talking to Flash as well. These "general statements" are vague and can be hurtful. There have been about a billion "general statements" which could or could not relate to me in the last week and I find them worse than having people make it personal.
It'd be silly for me to post just "Shutup A$$HOLE" and then reply that if you read it and think it applies to you then it's your fault. (Just an example! I don't think you should shut up, nor do I think anyone is an A$$hole!)
[I honestly read my post four times to make sure that it had no personal attacks, just opinions which may differ from other's opinions. Heck, I think my post may be sarcasm free as well. Oh no wait, the Michael Buffer reference was a bit sarcastic... whew, I thought I was loosing it. ***Please note the author has no desire to rumble, nor does he feel the urge to get ready to rumble... any and all reference to rumbling is purely for artistic purposes*** ]
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLET'S GET READY TO RUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLLLLLLE!
[BOM BOM BOM DEEDEE DEEDEE, BOM BOM BOM DEEDEE DEEDEE...]
Ray, I must say due to the proximity of the posts and immidiate, seemingly related topic I certainly thought you were talking to Flash as well. These "general statements" are vague and can be hurtful. There have been about a billion "general statements" which could or could not relate to me in the last week and I find them worse than having people make it personal.
It'd be silly for me to post just "Shutup A$$HOLE" and then reply that if you read it and think it applies to you then it's your fault. (Just an example! I don't think you should shut up, nor do I think anyone is an A$$hole!)
[I honestly read my post four times to make sure that it had no personal attacks, just opinions which may differ from other's opinions. Heck, I think my post may be sarcasm free as well. Oh no wait, the Michael Buffer reference was a bit sarcastic... whew, I thought I was loosing it. ***Please note the author has no desire to rumble, nor does he feel the urge to get ready to rumble... any and all reference to rumbling is purely for artistic purposes*** ]
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Posted:
Well, I know and understand and even thought of your point. I can see how you or anyone would think that I was replying directly to Flash's post. In a way I was but it was not directed to Flash as a person.
However I lack you profesionalisim when it comes to my posts. Must just be the teacher in you
Hell I slept through Sr. English so there were my student convictions hehe
Well, I know and understand and even thought of your point. I can see how you or anyone would think that I was replying directly to Flash's post. In a way I was but it was not directed to Flash as a person.
However I lack you profesionalisim when it comes to my posts. Must just be the teacher in you
Hell I slept through Sr. English so there were my student convictions hehe
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Posted:
Thanks NYC - I was gonna say that to Ray also re: proximity to my post (I'm not an idiot and have a lot of experience with people trying to back-out after giving me crap), but feel zero inclination to get into a slinging match with him, or anyone for that matter.
After all, I would have been breaking my own requests re: one-on-one's!!
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Thanks NYC - I was gonna say that to Ray also re: proximity to my post (I'm not an idiot and have a lot of experience with people trying to back-out after giving me crap), but feel zero inclination to get into a slinging match with him, or anyone for that matter.
After all, I would have been breaking my own requests re: one-on-one's!!
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Posted:
Is it my imagination or is everyone talking at completely cross purposes?
Ray who were you talking to?
Flash, does that mean you don't want the crap I got you for christmas?
Can someone point me in the direction of the topic please? Cos I really dont have a clue what it is anymore.
Is it my imagination or is everyone talking at completely cross purposes?
Ray who were you talking to?
Flash, does that mean you don't want the crap I got you for christmas?
Can someone point me in the direction of the topic please? Cos I really dont have a clue what it is anymore.
Meh
NYC
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Posted:
Cantus, I think they got it ironed out. No need to continue.
As for the point of this thread, I think it got diluted and henseforth my suicidal attempt at reconsiliation via my Dirty Laundry thread.
Though this thread still would be decent for points that don't quite fit within the context of my facistly outlined thread...
Cantus, I think they got it ironed out. No need to continue.
As for the point of this thread, I think it got diluted and henseforth my suicidal attempt at reconsiliation via my Dirty Laundry thread.
Though this thread still would be decent for points that don't quite fit within the context of my facistly outlined thread...
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Posted:
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NYC
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Posted:
[ignore]
jaidendawn, what does Ringo have to do with the point? Is there a version with him in it? The old skool one that I know doesn't...
[ignore]
jaidendawn, what does Ringo have to do with the point? Is there a version with him in it? The old skool one that I know doesn't...
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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C@ntus if I knew who I was talking to I would have either adressed them by name or PMed em. However those that wish to remain hidden are hard to unhide. Hence the generalisations
C@ntus if I knew who I was talking to I would have either adressed them by name or PMed em. However those that wish to remain hidden are hard to unhide. Hence the generalisations
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NYC
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Posted:
jaiden, nevermind... I answered my own question.
Didn't know that ringo did a version too... Checkin' out ebay and found a few.
Cool.
jaiden, nevermind... I answered my own question.
Didn't know that ringo did a version too... Checkin' out ebay and found a few.
Cool.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Laguna dude
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Posted:
damn diluted.
flash fire, after some of us said everything is sacred, . . . ah!
but the number play & head-butting of some who just like those for the heck of it, it means their flippery is sacred too. in a different key.
(between you & i, wtf do post numbers matter? heck! good posts, filler posts, or garbage?)
damn diluted.
flash fire, after some of us said everything is sacred, . . . ah!
but the number play & head-butting of some who just like those for the heck of it, it means their flippery is sacred too. in a different key.
(between you & i, wtf do post numbers matter? heck! good posts, filler posts, or garbage?)
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Posted:
it is simple to stop the sill posts. don't answer or rise to them! it is not the post that is at fault merly the people who reply to them and so give license to there profication! if you don't reply then they will stop appearing. what has happened is that peopel have replied to posts and then they have been replied back to, so people reading see this as acceptable and so other people post, and each time the level of nonsese increases until we reach the stage we are at!
to stop it we must stop feeding it, its that simple!!
it is simple to stop the sill posts. don't answer or rise to them! it is not the post that is at fault merly the people who reply to them and so give license to there profication! if you don't reply then they will stop appearing. what has happened is that peopel have replied to posts and then they have been replied back to, so people reading see this as acceptable and so other people post, and each time the level of nonsese increases until we reach the stage we are at!
to stop it we must stop feeding it, its that simple!!
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Posted:
Saw a message way back about intimidating newbies.. well I've been registered for a while and I still feel intimidated about posting.. The reason I feel intimidated is that I feel there are a couple of 'cliques' and if you ain't in one of them.. well I say no more.
On the few post that I have made recently I have been accused of hassling people (when only one post was placed) all in all the conflict was resolved by 'misunderstandings on both sides' but I didn't feel it fair to be accused of that when I was just using the boards for what I thought they were for - not trying to be on anyones side - just wanting to be equal.. there rant over.
Peace and fluff n stuff
Stix
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If it's true the world is getting smaller, why does the price of postage keep going up??
Saw a message way back about intimidating newbies.. well I've been registered for a while and I still feel intimidated about posting.. The reason I feel intimidated is that I feel there are a couple of 'cliques' and if you ain't in one of them.. well I say no more.
On the few post that I have made recently I have been accused of hassling people (when only one post was placed) all in all the conflict was resolved by 'misunderstandings on both sides' but I didn't feel it fair to be accused of that when I was just using the boards for what I thought they were for - not trying to be on anyones side - just wanting to be equal.. there rant over.
Peace and fluff n stuff
Stix
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Laguna dude
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Posted:
Stix, your whole post is excellent, being real from who you are, honest about what you feel & see.
The definitive DIRTY LAUNDRY thread...
don't be put off by the unsavory-sounding title, it's started by NYC who lives out of dignity.
at the least, please copy this post of yours (above) into that thread, or let me know if you'd like me to do it for your convenience. . . it's easy, just cut & past a whole thread. from your post's thoughtful effectiveness, i imagine you know you can do that, already.
thanks again, and hope to see your contribution shaping Home of Poi's future, as a fellow pyro famliy member.
~ Mike
Stix, your whole post is excellent, being real from who you are, honest about what you feel & see.
quote:Stix, please DO say more, please post in this serious thread where, mods & others included, those concerned about what you raise would greatly benefit from your words:
Originally posted by Stix:
Saw a message way back about intimidating newbies.. [. . .]I feel there are a couple of 'cliques' and if you ain't in one of them.. well I say no more.
[. . .]Peace and fluff n stuff
The definitive DIRTY LAUNDRY thread...
don't be put off by the unsavory-sounding title, it's started by NYC who lives out of dignity.
at the least, please copy this post of yours (above) into that thread, or let me know if you'd like me to do it for your convenience. . . it's easy, just cut & past a whole thread. from your post's thoughtful effectiveness, i imagine you know you can do that, already.
thanks again, and hope to see your contribution shaping Home of Poi's future, as a fellow pyro famliy member.
~ Mike
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Posted:
:head throbs:
that was one of the longest 3 pages i've read yet..
as they say, you can lead a llama to a silly post, but you can't make it chew sideways.
:head throbs:
that was one of the longest 3 pages i've read yet..
as they say, you can lead a llama to a silly post, but you can't make it chew sideways.
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NYC
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Posted:
It sounded like Smallboy had sentiments to the extent of "Have we lost the point?" but I'd like to respond to them here...
Since I'm never sure if general statements are aimed at me or not I can only respond to them hypothetically. I don't hate anyone on this site. I don't even dislike anyone on this site. [Unless one of you was that jerk in the blue toyota on the FDR drive this afternoon.] I certainly disagree with some/most/all at times but that's just discourse. I sometimes get bothered by things that are done here and decisions that are made but never would take it so close to heart. As for being big and important, if that was aimed at me, I don't know what my motivation could be. I don't hang out regularly with anyone on here. I have no clique, no chicks to impress, no friends to win. I enjoy logging on and discussing things with people.
I see this "ALL" as a relatively intelligent disagreement.
I know you've been talking about leaving for a while and my sentiments certainly shouldn't sway it one way or the other.
I don't think this place should be restricted to just hugs and love. It's refreshing to see other's points once in a while. BUT it would be nice to do it in the most respectful way. The discussion going on in the Laundry thread is currently a brainstorm of things that prevent it from being respectful. Some amazing points have been made, none by me, that will hopefully grow into a lesson for all of us. But if I'm the only one who learns anything from it all, then all isn't lost either.
-NYC
It sounded like Smallboy had sentiments to the extent of "Have we lost the point?" but I'd like to respond to them here...
quote:Cam, sorry to hear about your bad day. It's raining in New York so perhaps it will be sunny soon in London.
As much as I didn't want to post more than 1000 posts I can't be bothered to log back in as evil twin. And as much as I'll probably get someone jump in and say "that's not topic" I don't care.
Cass - It was made personal right from the start, I felt attacked by most posts (as do a few others) and I accept what's been going on as partly my fault.
I don't really care any more, but I do feel upset by all the hatred that's been flying around just so certain people can feel big and important.
But I think Rozis post was split into 2 bits and I was featured before any questions were asked.
I'm sorry if this sounds depressive, or inadvertantly agressive or whatever but I'm having one of the worst dayz of my life so please bear with me.
I'm going for a bit of a cry, a cigarette and possibly a few beers. If by then this post has created any problems or backlash I'll delete it along with all my other posts, my characters and stuff.
Not sure if there's any easy way to do this in one hit - if any mods could help me out here it'd be appreciated.
Peace guys
Cam
Since I'm never sure if general statements are aimed at me or not I can only respond to them hypothetically. I don't hate anyone on this site. I don't even dislike anyone on this site. [Unless one of you was that jerk in the blue toyota on the FDR drive this afternoon.] I certainly disagree with some/most/all at times but that's just discourse. I sometimes get bothered by things that are done here and decisions that are made but never would take it so close to heart. As for being big and important, if that was aimed at me, I don't know what my motivation could be. I don't hang out regularly with anyone on here. I have no clique, no chicks to impress, no friends to win. I enjoy logging on and discussing things with people.
I see this "ALL" as a relatively intelligent disagreement.
I know you've been talking about leaving for a while and my sentiments certainly shouldn't sway it one way or the other.
I don't think this place should be restricted to just hugs and love. It's refreshing to see other's points once in a while. BUT it would be nice to do it in the most respectful way. The discussion going on in the Laundry thread is currently a brainstorm of things that prevent it from being respectful. Some amazing points have been made, none by me, that will hopefully grow into a lesson for all of us. But if I'm the only one who learns anything from it all, then all isn't lost either.
-NYC
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Posted:
It should not be viewed as a restriction, rather a way of life.
If i had a bias for posts, I would sway for the positive; to help, to boost! frankly i couldn't be fucked spending copious nerd-time in circular conflict. It's not me and it's not how i like to operate. see my cup? it's half full, and for what it's worth if i was living in fairyland delusion mud bathing, meadow skipping, tree hugging and forest worshipping, it's a beautiful way to live, considering the alternatives. It's a waste of my time on this planet.
Balance of viewpoints does mean all is not hugs and love, but it's something more positive than a restriction.
I'm not paying you out bro, cus it's clear you're a good chappie i just wanted to blurt out my case like so much accidentally swallowed listerine.
And one more thing... It's a measure of the powerful, utterly positive impact that HoP's humblingly wonderful community that Smallboy is making a big deal of 'leaving' it. I'm not sure if he mentioned it anywhere, but he's one of the only HoP'ers to apologise to me outside of the forums about a post he made that could be construed as hostile (it was a joke, plus i am hard to offend bloke(you have to bend me!)) The point is that he's just the kind of fella to do that.
My friendship with cam (like any of my 'offline' mates) was forged on that decency.
A person's decency speaks volumes more than any random set of forum posts ever will.
People would just walk out of most forums where there is conflict.
the thing is, HoP is most definitely not most forums.
HoP is like the T1000 from Terminator 2. Because the strenght of HoP causes all rifts to self heal.
Plus HoP can morph into a traffic cop cum X-Files co-star that hunts down little Johnnie Connor. yeah.
quote:NYC, i would like to respectfully speak my own opinion on hugs&love.
Originally posted by NYC:
I don't think this place should be restricted to just hugs and love. It's refreshing to see other's points once in a while. BUT it would be nice to do it in the most respectful way.
It should not be viewed as a restriction, rather a way of life.
If i had a bias for posts, I would sway for the positive; to help, to boost! frankly i couldn't be fucked spending copious nerd-time in circular conflict. It's not me and it's not how i like to operate. see my cup? it's half full, and for what it's worth if i was living in fairyland delusion mud bathing, meadow skipping, tree hugging and forest worshipping, it's a beautiful way to live, considering the alternatives. It's a waste of my time on this planet.
Balance of viewpoints does mean all is not hugs and love, but it's something more positive than a restriction.
I'm not paying you out bro, cus it's clear you're a good chappie i just wanted to blurt out my case like so much accidentally swallowed listerine.
And one more thing... It's a measure of the powerful, utterly positive impact that HoP's humblingly wonderful community that Smallboy is making a big deal of 'leaving' it. I'm not sure if he mentioned it anywhere, but he's one of the only HoP'ers to apologise to me outside of the forums about a post he made that could be construed as hostile (it was a joke, plus i am hard to offend bloke(you have to bend me!)) The point is that he's just the kind of fella to do that.
My friendship with cam (like any of my 'offline' mates) was forged on that decency.
A person's decency speaks volumes more than any random set of forum posts ever will.
People would just walk out of most forums where there is conflict.
the thing is, HoP is most definitely not most forums.
HoP is like the T1000 from Terminator 2. Because the strenght of HoP causes all rifts to self heal.
Plus HoP can morph into a traffic cop cum X-Files co-star that hunts down little Johnnie Connor. yeah.
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2,523 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
wow that was the longest 3 pages I've ever had to wade through the desert on a horse with no name.
Bender, you eternal optometrist,
Which half of your cup is full??
I suspect that it may be the top half.
or the left.
am I right.
At Least this hasn't turned into a waffling rambling session by the old HOP Clique. and gone completely off topic, ruining a perfectly sensible discussion. phew, that was close.
Phwoar.
Time for one of these old fogies to post something like:
"Of course back on the old message board, when it was all on one page. we never had any of these problems, its all these new ones....... "
In reply to the original question asked by miss Drome in the topic title?
Yes I believe that we finaly have.
Maybe I should run off and start
The OFFICIAL have we lost the point thread?
Just like to add:
Point
(For answering the original question in a helpful and concise manner, I think that diserves a point.)
lalalaaaa
Gasls
wow that was the longest 3 pages I've ever had to wade through the desert on a horse with no name.
Bender, you eternal optometrist,
Which half of your cup is full??
I suspect that it may be the top half.
or the left.
am I right.
At Least this hasn't turned into a waffling rambling session by the old HOP Clique. and gone completely off topic, ruining a perfectly sensible discussion. phew, that was close.
Phwoar.
Time for one of these old fogies to post something like:
"Of course back on the old message board, when it was all on one page. we never had any of these problems, its all these new ones....... "
In reply to the original question asked by miss Drome in the topic title?
Yes I believe that we finaly have.
Maybe I should run off and start
The OFFICIAL have we lost the point thread?
Just like to add:
Point
(For answering the original question in a helpful and concise manner, I think that diserves a point.)
lalalaaaa
Gasls
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