Bo Rida
Fry's dog Seymour
Pulled one over on everyone. Got away with it, this time.
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 9, 2024 14:40:58 GMT -5
It is a shame the threads that could be fun barely get any attention. Like in olden times I think this one would have been 14 pages long and resulted in a meme we'd all be sick of by now. officialfan.proboards.com/thread/634128/lost-art-promoVery generally speaking it feels like the focus of fan discussion is increasingly narrow and follows the lead of Meltzer, Cornette, SRS etc, even if indirectly.
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The Ichi
Patti Mayonnaise
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Post by The Ichi on Aug 9, 2024 15:26:18 GMT -5
I've been a member here since 2007. The old board was scary. From rampant homophobia, transphobia and body-shaming, to the height of comedy being about a woman's genitalia resembling roast beef. There were also constant "things I hate" complain threads like the OP mentioned, so that hasn't changed. The only thing I miss are some posters that are no longer with us and photoshop threads. But guess what? The latter still exists, it's just people would rather complain about the lack of them than create one. Me included. So yeah, when people pine for the "good old days" I can't help but think they're really saying they miss being able to be an edgelord. OPs only other post sarcastically apologising for being white for some reason supports that well. the incessant need to "call shit out" has gotten really old. like, i'm on your f***in side but holy shit just leave it at the door. you're not telling anybody anything they don't already know, and endless whining isn't gonna change anyone's mind about anything. we're here to talk about oiled up people play-fighting. I don't get the impression that you're on my side when you like awful posts like this one.
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lionheart21
Patti Mayonnaise
Once did a thing...
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Post by lionheart21 on Aug 9, 2024 15:40:51 GMT -5
Probably around the time Demented stopped kicking people in the groin. It kept things jovial somehow. ... *kick to the groin* He returned to kick people in the groin when we needed him the most.
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bob
Backup Wench
The "other" Bob. FOC COURSE!
started the Madness Wars, Proudly the #1 Nana Hater on FAN
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Post by bob on Aug 9, 2024 16:21:40 GMT -5
He returned to kick people in the groin when we needed him the most. Demented is the hero we need, but don't deserve
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Post by dumpstermatchblues on Aug 9, 2024 17:31:54 GMT -5
I have been lurking for a very long time, and only read the first page of this thread, but I shall nevertheless offer to OP:
OP,
Have you taken into account the absolute madness which unfolded years back in the Jose "Sweatsock" Lethario mega thread? Things became so out of control I destroyed two keyboards based on the readings perpetually making me spit forth sparkling waters. Not only my keyboard, but my room was damaged due to my own reactions to the thread.
When you couple this with the unrelenting horrors unfolding on earth from then to the present moment -- how could the site not make strides to have at least somewhat greater control on the verbal heights and depths of members?
I mean, I for one see nothing wrong ... But then again I am brand new here (as a member), and I was glad to see some members liked my first post. It took me a week of drafting and revising to get it to its present state.
So in a word, I have love for you all, and think OP should have more critically examined Sweatsock before dipping into the realm of lamentation.
Cordially,
Dumpster Match Blues
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Gunhaver
Team Rocket
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Post by Gunhaver on Aug 9, 2024 18:03:38 GMT -5
I don't have a horse in this race but Fun Police sounds like and abandoned Devo project circa 1995.
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Aug 9, 2024 19:53:05 GMT -5
I have been lurking for a very long time, and only read the first page of this thread, but I shall nevertheless offer to OP: OP, Have you taken into account the absolute madness which unfolded years back in the Jose "Sweatsock" Lethario mega thread? Things became so out of control I destroyed two keyboards based on the readings perpetually making me spit forth sparkling waters. Not only my keyboard, but my room was damaged due to my own reactions to the thread. When you couple this with the unrelenting horrors unfolding on earth from then to the present moment -- how could the site not make strides to have at least somewhat greater control on the verbal heights and depths of members? I mean, I for one see nothing wrong ... But then again I am brand new here (as a member), and I was glad to see some members liked my first post. It took me a week of drafting and revising to get it to its present state. So in a word, I have love for you all, and think OP should have more critically examined Sweatsock before dipping into the realm of lamentation. Cordially, Dumpster Match Blues I misread the underlined as "my mom was damaged" at first. Hope she gets well soon!
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Aug 9, 2024 20:14:38 GMT -5
He returned to kick people in the groin when we needed him the most. Say his name and he appears.
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Post by Limity (BLM) on Aug 9, 2024 20:22:36 GMT -5
Defund the (fun) police!
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fw91
Patti Mayonnaise
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Tribe has spoken for 2024 Mets
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Post by fw91 on Aug 9, 2024 20:29:38 GMT -5
If I'm being honest, I think whatever our issues are, it revolves around bias and using as our anonymity as a safe shield to be quickly dismissive of why other people may see things in another pov. I remember months ago, me and another poster took shitting on Heyman for posting something on social media very personally. (I'll let you do the math on that one.) And I also think we (myself included) are quick to be ingenuine and dishonest about blatant issues because we all have the desire to have our POV be the popular one. I've been told to stop acting like a mod with imo, with unfair justifications of putting people down, when people would absolutely resent it if the pendulum was swung the other way. I honestly try to make things better,because mods don't see everything and it's beyond frustrating that people can't recognize that disagreement when respectfull is fine. It shouldn't be that hard. I've been posting less frequently although still lurking often. It almost feels unwelcoming. It becomes sadder, when people who I've become good friends with (mainly in the games section, so it has very little to do with actual fandomS) including former mods have left the boards for reasons. I've thought they were overreacting. Like the off-topic, sports, and games boards are some of the most fun I ever have on the internet. The wrestling boards have been very jekyll and hyde.
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lionheart21
Patti Mayonnaise
Once did a thing...
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Post by lionheart21 on Aug 9, 2024 20:30:23 GMT -5
He returned to kick people in the groin when we needed him the most. Say his name and he appears. I believe in Demented*gets kicked in groin*
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El Pollo Guerrera
Grimlock
His name has chicken in it, and he is good at makin' .gifs, so that's cool.
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Aug 9, 2024 20:30:57 GMT -5
De-fun the police? Also, since the OP deleted their account, I'll ask... were they a former poster who got booted or something?
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Johnny B. Decent
Patti Mayonnaise
Had one once
Everybody's Favorite Arizonian.
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Post by Johnny B. Decent on Aug 9, 2024 20:42:15 GMT -5
Their genitals, not so much.
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cosmo
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Post by cosmo on Aug 9, 2024 21:20:08 GMT -5
De-fun the police? Also, since the OP deleted their account, I'll ask... were they a former poster who got booted or something?
I'm guessing it's either that, or somebody had a burner account.
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Post by darbus alan on Aug 9, 2024 21:23:17 GMT -5
De-fun the police? Also, since the OP deleted their account, I'll ask... were they a former poster who got booted or something? They claimed to be a long time lurker but I have my doubts about that.
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chazraps
Wade Wilson
Better have my money when I come-a collect!
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Post by chazraps on Aug 9, 2024 21:34:12 GMT -5
I get it. I'm not welcomed here. I'm sorry for being white. I'm sorry I made Kerwin White look like a Mexican. Tom Macdonald's really taking that most recent Mac Lethal diss to heart.
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schma
El Dandy
Who are you to doubt me?
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Post by schma on Aug 9, 2024 21:34:57 GMT -5
Regardless of whether they were who they said they were, this has been a pretty fun thread. There has definitely been some introspection and discussion, but there's also been a lot of fun shit. High fives!
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schma
El Dandy
Who are you to doubt me?
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Post by schma on Aug 9, 2024 21:36:23 GMT -5
I get it. I'm not welcomed here. I'm sorry for being white. I'm sorry I made Kerwin White look like a Mexican. Tom Macdonald's really taking that most recent Mac Lethal diss to heart. What thread was this in? I've seen a couple of people mention it, but I'm curious about the context.
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Demented
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Winner of the Harleen F. Quinzel Legacy of Puddin Award
Say his name and he appears! I believe in Demented!
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Post by Demented on Aug 9, 2024 21:42:20 GMT -5
Say his name and he appears. I believe in Demented *gets kicked in groin*
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Johnny B. Decent
Patti Mayonnaise
Had one once
Everybody's Favorite Arizonian.
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Post by Johnny B. Decent on Aug 9, 2024 21:42:34 GMT -5
Things were going good when Max Landis was posing as his ex girlfriend Every once in a while I randomly remember and that and think to myself "God, it's insane that it happened, isn't it?". And then he made a really shitty movie called Bright.
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