about "Of Souls"

[booyalab]

I'm going to assume people know about this. If you don't, you can read my second post in the "Of Souls" thread. (my first post was cooperative with the game) I have received some flack about commenting 2 (count them, 2...not 80) times. Although the fact that I hate the game was not a lie, the extent to which I was acting peeved about it was exaggerated, for the sake of amusing myself. Anyways, I didn't think people would take it so seriously. After I proposed an alternative version the game took a slightly different course (after I was one-upped..but if that's what it takes..so be it), I learned that someone else had also made a variation on it in another thread. So I was going to drop the subject, but then I received a private message from Mortimer*(names have been changed to protect the guilty). I wasn't offended but I found it amusing that Mortimer would care so much about a thread's posts remaining consistent with the status quo that they'd take the time to send a lengthy message to anyone who steps a little out of bounds ( I don't consider under 5 dissenting posts to be harrassment or a security threat. I wasn't personally attacking anyone, some people just seemed to take it that way) Anyways, I'd like to know if anyone else has experienced something similar to this since the forum started.

[jimkopelli]

BTW, folks, the PM wasn't me.

[Claverhouse]

Nor I. I very rarely send PMs or receive them. Certainly not to complain about stuff.

:rofl:




Claverhouse :ph34r:


Mortimer is just messing with you; perhaps it was one of the mods.

[booyalab]

Nor I. I very rarely send PMs or receive them. Certainly not to complain about stuff.

:rofl:




Claverhouse :ph34r:


Mortimer is just messing with you; perhaps it was one of the mods.

No, he/she repeated the same sentiments that had been expressed by others in the Of Souls thread. I can usually tell when people are messing with me, this person seemed genuinely concerned that I didn't like the game and had said I shouldn't 'spoil everyone's fun'. I'm just surprised this would come from a group of INTPs. I mean anytime you start a thread in a forum filled with people who like to argue (or anywhere for that matter) you should know it is an invitation for people to disagree with you...I expected in this place, that I'd at least get people to play along with me or humor me. I do concede, however, that a lot more people would be offended if this were an SJ forum. The similarities are just too close for comfort.

I want to reiterate, I'm not offended....just disappointed.

[Division56]

*knows who sent the pm*


People didn't like the of souls thread, so they made a special forum just for it. No one has to see it if they don't want to. The forum doesn't even add to the user's post count.

Really, if you don't like it, you don't need to go and shout it out loud. Just let the people who do go about their business.

As to saying it's like an SJ forum... isn't it more like an SJ to see something they don't like and try to throw a wrench into it? Just saying...

[Claverhouse]

The forum doesn't even add to the user's post count

I didn't know that, but I'm damned grateful. Only rarely go there in case people thought all my postcount came from that forum alone.

:D

Now my conscience is clear.



Claverhouse :ph34r:

[booyalab]

As to saying it's like an SJ forum... isn't it more like an SJ to see something they don't like and try to throw a wrench into it? Just saying...

not really, their motto is "if it's not broke dont fix it". After one dissenting post in the Of Souls thread, I was 'reprimanded', after 2 I was told that my head must be up my ass. I wasn't going on and on about it.
I find it funny that you know who sent the pm. Those posts of mine were so devestating you had to talk amongst yourselves about what must be done? Btw, you're right no one has to read it if they don't have to...so you must realize how hypocritical it is that you didn't just ignore what I said. If the version was really as satisfactory as everyone says, I think you wouldn't have given what I said any thought whatsoever. But instead, it's been at least temporarily changed.

But I didn't start this thread to continue arguing about it. I want to know if anyone else has been told how and where to post.

[Claverhouse]

But I didn't start this thread to continue arguing about it. I want to know if anyone else has been told how and where to post.

Not ever, but I'm so deathly afraid of hurting anyone's feelings, I never put anything that may offend.



Claverhouse :ph34r:

[booyalab]

But I didn't start this thread to continue arguing about it. I want to know if anyone else has been told how and where to post.

Not ever, but I'm so deathly afraid of hurting anyone's feelings, I never put anything that may offend.



Claverhouse :ph34r:

a few days ago I would have thought you're being sarcastic, now I'm not so sure

[Utopmk]

*starts handing out soma*

[jimkopelli]

Mmmm... soma... (gets reference...)

[Utopmk]

"Soma and psychiatry in Huxley

The term "Soma" was used in Aldous Huxley's dystopic novel Brave New World (1932) in which it describes a drug. This is an 'opium of the people' that replaces religion in an oppressive futuristic science-based society. Soma is a pill consumed as an anti-depressant by workers who lead emotionally repressed and regimented lives."

[Claverhouse]

But I didn't start this thread to continue arguing about it. I want to know if anyone else has been told how and where to post.

Not ever, but I'm so deathly afraid of hurting anyone's feelings, I never put anything that may offend.

Claverhouse :ph34r:

a few days ago I would have thought you're being sarcastic, now I'm not so sure


My view is that if it doesn't offend me, it won't offend anyone whose opinion matters.



Claverhouse :ph34r:

[Jezebel]

People didn't like the of souls thread, so they made a special forum just for it. No one has to see it if they don't want to. The forum doesn't even add to the user's post count.

the playground forum posts still get added to the post count

[Claverhouse]

Wow. Mod-War ! Which is it ? I need to know now !



Claverhouse :ph34r:


:rofl:

[Niflheimian]

They do get counted.

Shh!

[HairlessBluetick]

Wow. Mod-War ! Which is it ? I need to know now !



Claverhouse :ph34r:


:rofl:

They do get counted.

[Vagabond]

This is not a "if it works, don't fix it" board, still it is not a battle field either (although there is this specific category to use as a punching bag). We need some basics in structure, so that if you want to look for something specific, you will know where to look for it, instead of going through endless threads and posts. People use that category to kill time, to play, whatever - I wouldn't know because I don't like it either, so I don't use it. My question is, why is it so hard for you to start a new thread with a new game, instead of barging in and making people stop the one they are currently enjoying, just because *you* don't enjoy it? Who said two similar threads (slightly different) can't exist? It is not about SJ priorities, unless you consider respecting other people's needs and preferences as an SJ thing. In which case, you may consider me as one as well. Personally however, I think it is more SJ to rebel just for rebellion's sake and more NT to be ready to rebel in case it is needed to.

Slightly irritated by the fact that one would suggest an authority abuse is being done in this particular forum...

[Niflheimian]

Mortimer is just messing with you; perhaps it was one of the mods. Slightly irritated by the fact that one would suggest an authority abuse is being done in this particular forum...

I'm sorry, I just have to laugh. :rofl:

[Vagabond]

I don't feel like clarifying if it was me or not, because even if it wasn't, it could as well have been me. So it is not that important, since I obviously share the message's feeling.

[Avengardh]

"Soma and psychiatry in Huxley

The term "Soma" was used in Aldous Huxley's dystopic novel Brave New World (1932) in which it describes a drug. This is an 'opium of the people' that replaces religion in an oppressive futuristic science-based society. Soma is a pill consumed as an anti-depressant by workers who lead emotionally repressed and regimented lives."

Jeebus, I thought I had seen the light when you referred to that...love that book.

Oh yeah, about this...I've received a few PMs (not saying names either) and I think I have only sent a couple, minimal amount, within reason. Some were interesting, I must say.

Oh, and I agree with Div, in the earlier stages of this thread (ok, so I didn't read it all...my eyes are itchy).

~*Aven*~

[booyalab]

I think I made it clear that I didn't want to argue over this much more, but it would be naive and slightly totalitarian of me to expect people will and should always follow the intended purpose of a thread. (HINT HINT)

Vagabond:

This is not a "if it works, don't fix it" board
I didn't say it is, I said that is the SJ motto.

(although there is this specific category to use as a punching bag). We need some basics in structure, so that if you want to look for something specific, you will know where to look for it, instead of going through endless threads and posts. People use that category to kill time, to play, whatever - I wouldn't know because I don't like it either, so I don't use it. My question is, why is it so hard for you to start a new thread with a new game,
In almost one breath you said the categories should be more succinct then you said I should just make another thread on a whim. Which is it?

instead of barging in and making people stop the one they are currently enjoying, just because *you* don't enjoy it? I dont recall physically going to everyone's house and confiscating their keyboards, that is basically what you mean right? Because words alone cannot make people stop enjoying something.

Who said two similar threads (slightly different) can't exist?
you made that exact implication earlier in your post, but I already pointed it out.

It is not about SJ priorities, unless you consider respecting other people's needs and preferences as an SJ thing.
I highly doubt anyone "needs" the Of Souls thread to remain harmonious and uninterrupted and if expressing my opinion is disrespectful to other people's preferences, then I'm proud to be an American.

In which case, you may consider me as one as well. Personally however, I think it is more SJ to rebel just for rebellion's sake and more NT to be ready to rebel in case it is needed to.
1. Just because you disagree with me and think I should shut up doesn't mean I'm rebelling for rebellion's sake...although there's nothing wrong with that. The only difference between perceived rebelling without a cause vs. rebelling as needed lies with the one who is making the judgement, and whether they might disagree with the rebel's premise or just misunderstand the motivation.
2. You obviously don't know what it means to be an SJ, but I won't hold it against you...if you promise not to bring it up again.


Lastly, I'd like to point out the hypocrisy of all those who didn't think any dissenting opinions should be present in their thread, then proceeded to enlighten me with their own dissenting opinions in my thread and inbox.

This has been fun, we must do it again some time.

[Niflheimian]

This has been fun, we must do it again some time.

Wait...the fun's over?!

[Vagabond]

Um... lol. booyalab, you can hold against me anything you want. I live with SJs, so don't even try to tell me what it is like. I said what I said, obviously you didn't understand shit, so try reading it again. Or not. I don't give a shit anyway.

[Niflheimian]

ooh...cat fight!
Rawr, Vaga.

[Vagabond]

No cat fight. I don't care to put more into this.

[Claverhouse]

Well, you are the Hooded Fury.




;P


Claverhouse :ph34r:

[Niflheimian]

Well, you are the Hooded Fury.:

Odd, I was just thinking that.

[jimkopelli]

I miss all the fun stuff. Oh well.

[Strephonade]

*prods Jimkopelli with a large trout*


Tag!

*flees*

[jimkopelli]

There is a fish called the "slippery dick" (No lie. Check this (http://core.ecu.edu/biol/nortons/NCFishes/BonyFish/Labridae/SlipperyDick/SlipperyDick.html) out.) that there is a perfect opportunity to use in this situation, but I choose not to. Yes, I know that this is the mature forum and that I could get away with it. Too bad.
(edit... Ok, I lied. This is, in fact, not the mature section. I blame lack of sleep. Bah.)

[Laeskis]

wow, that was one mountainous molehill.