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Post by General Zod on Nov 28, 2007 21:19:01 GMT -5
While I don't want to come across as a stiff, are we really going to try and create a new photoshop thread every 5 days for everything that we find even mildly amusing?
See...the problem I have with it, is that when a lot of the prior photoshop threads were started, they started out as a gag; spontanaiety was the most crucial element that made them what they were. But now, it seems like ever time I visit the 'Crap, I see a new photoshop thread, and the results have seemingly been less and less creative and a bit more frustrating.
I love a good joke as much as the next guy. I love sifting through the creative work this board has offered up, too. I find the content from these threads to be some of the funniest and most original stuff out of any other fan collaborations I've seen on the 'net. It's a huge part of why I love this place so much.
But do we really need to overkill it? If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong - I'll shut up. But let's please not beat this thing to death. Let's remember that inspiration is best when not forced or coerced through demand. Let's leave the photoshop threads alone for a while, or until something genuinely worth doing comes along.
How do the rest of you feel about it? Like I said - perhaps I'm the only one?
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Nov 28, 2007 21:21:26 GMT -5
You're not the only one because I know 100% that there's been complaints in Ask a Mod. I just don't bother on clicking threads I don't care for tho, so when I get sick of whatever Board Fad I never really have a problem with just avoiding it.
Having a separate board for Photoshop threads and .gif request stuff wouldn't be a bad idea tho in my book, most of the photoshop threads take up space in WWE section anyway, so it might alleviate some of the clutter.
Personally tho I love the Photoshop threads.
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Post by krill on Nov 28, 2007 21:23:35 GMT -5
I agree, the last few have just been editing titantrons. Sure some of the stuff was really funny, and I mean REALLY funny, but a lot of it just seems so strained.
Although a photoshop of RD from the main page of the website holding a handbag instead of his book with the words Wanted Diva Bag pooper, would raise a smile out of me.
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Post by General Zod on Nov 28, 2007 21:25:09 GMT -5
You're not the only one because I know 100% that there's been complaints in Ask a Mod. I just don't bother on clicking threads I don't care for tho, so when I get sick of whatever Board Fad I never really have a problem with just avoiding it. Having a separate board for Photoshop threads and .gif request stuff wouldn't be a bad idea tho in my book, most of the photoshop threads take up space in WWE section anyway, so it might alleviate some of the clutter. Personally tho I love the Photoshop threads. I see what you're saying. And for the most part, I love them too. I just hate to see the concept ruined because the market got flooded with requests, or threads specifically named for photoshop endeavors. I mean, really - threads are being erected for photoshop projects and they don't even have the picture yet. Ultimately, you're right - I don't have to go into them, though.
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Post by seano on Nov 28, 2007 21:52:00 GMT -5
The idea of them is kinda annoying, but then the brilliance that is created within them more than makes up for how many there are.
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Post by MGH on Nov 28, 2007 21:55:06 GMT -5
I think some are starting to reach, but I have no real problem with them. I just don't click on ones I don't care for.
Still though, never know when one will be a thing of brilliance. I didn't click on the Cena one awhile ago until it was on Page 23. Man do I regret waiting that long.
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Post by krazysane on Nov 28, 2007 21:58:17 GMT -5
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Post by Kyle on Nov 28, 2007 21:59:51 GMT -5
I'm fairly new around here, so maybe my opinion doesn't matter as much. But for what it counts I don't like seeing 5 different photoshop threads all at once, I'd prefer a good photoshop thread every now and then... when the occasion calls for it.
I've enjoyed making a few myself, and love seeing what everyone else can come up with. But I'd rather not overkill it.
~Kyle
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Post by Captain Wonderful on Nov 28, 2007 22:03:20 GMT -5
Not even a little bit. But, even if I was: I just don't bother on clicking threads I don't care for
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Post by rzombie1988 on Nov 28, 2007 22:03:25 GMT -5
I love them personally. Almost every thread manages to make me laugh atleast twice. I think they may be the best thing about the WC forums.
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Post by Lancers on Nov 28, 2007 22:18:12 GMT -5
I prefer the photoshopped threads to be fewer and further between. They'll begin to become less creative when you got a new one each day. And this is coming from a guy who thinks the photoshop threads are the best thing on the forums. I don't want them to be oversaturating this place and ruined just like Lugermania and Dennis Stamp jokes that I thought were clever at first.
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Post by Big Daddy Bad Booking on Nov 28, 2007 22:20:15 GMT -5
Sounds like an idea kicked into the ground, until people just make brilliant stuff.
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Post by Timmy8271 on Nov 28, 2007 22:24:24 GMT -5
They aren't annoying yet. But knowing the trend around here, much like the Chat threads people will over do it and the mods will put a ban on them for a couple weeks.
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Nov 28, 2007 22:27:06 GMT -5
They aren't annoying yet. But knowing the trend around here, much like the Chat threads people will over do it and the mods will put a ban on them for a couple weeks. We had Tournament threads actually banned in OT for a while due to that reason.
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Post by Kyle on Nov 28, 2007 22:35:17 GMT -5
I prefer the photoshopped threads to be fewer and further between. They'll begin to become less creative when you got a new one each day. And this is coming from a guy who thinks the photoshop threads are the best thing on the forums. I don't want them to be oversaturating this place and ruined just like Lugermania and Dennis Stamp jokes that I thought were clever at first. Lugermania.... I wish I could have been around for THAT one! ~Kyle
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Post by Aaron E. Dangerously on Nov 28, 2007 22:36:50 GMT -5
The idea of them is kinda annoying, but then the brilliance that is created within them more than makes up for how many there are. I've never seen a photoshop thread that wasn't funny.
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Post by Lancers on Nov 28, 2007 22:42:04 GMT -5
I prefer the photoshopped threads to be fewer and further between. They'll begin to become less creative when you got a new one each day. And this is coming from a guy who thinks the photoshop threads are the best thing on the forums. I don't want them to be oversaturating this place and ruined just like Lugermania and Dennis Stamp jokes that I thought were clever at first. Lugermania.... I wish I could have been around for THAT one! ~Kyle That was a pretty funny fad for awhile. It was actually my first foray into photoshopping stuff on the boards which, funny enough, I still have... Yeeesh....I really should clean up my imageshack page. I got stuff from two years ago. And I know I won't ever use my Chris Benoit AC/DC sig again. But, like with everything else, it began to just surface EVERYWHERE on the boards (people posting Luger quotes just to raise their post counts). It got out of hand after a short while.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2007 22:43:54 GMT -5
theyre funny but we shouldnt overkill them... the Cena one is done as is the Batista imo... maybe a couple good ones to squeeze off but i dont really think we needed the what's HBK looking at? one... its just my opinion though. the Y2J one is kinda frustrating because i dont always know what it means but everyone else is laughing at it and makes me feel like a moron... yet i still open it because there will be one i can find funny. I say there are too many, and we should cut it down so we dont kill it, but dont stop it altogether
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Post by Chris the Bambikiller on Nov 29, 2007 4:13:55 GMT -5
It's not like every thread here is discussing some important topic... many are pure silliness, and that's fine, so let the photoshop threads live. There's plenty to read if you don't like them.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 29, 2007 4:15:03 GMT -5
The idea of them is kinda annoying, but then the brilliance that is created within them more than makes up for how many there are. I've never seen a photoshop thread that wasn't funny. Which is really the only thing that matters.
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