Is the Lounge Witty or Insulting? YOU DECIDE!

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Originally Posted by SnnY

I don't care if I hurt someone's feelings in here.


If some pneub, or regular for that matter, strolled in here looking for hugsies, then they deserve the pain.

I don't even know why this thread had to be made.

A lot of us in here have our quirks, but really, we are the ones in here, we make up the place. There'd be no point to the lounge without the regulars.

And if you'd try and start moderating me for being me in here, what'd be the point of me coming here?

What this tells me, is that you care less about a lot of us lounge regulars, and more about some random wankers who can't handle insults, and who probably hardly ever has anything worthwhile to say.


As for moderating off-topic posts for being off-topic, in this thread, or any other in this off-topic forum.

How mental are you, really?



To whoever made the complaints that prompted this: you suck, you really do.

I'm a bit hung over still, else I'd have explained in detail why this thread is moronic. As it is I have to go lie down :dabs:



EDit: the possessive form of "it" is "its", not "it's". I'm not kidding.

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Actually this was to see who got their panties in the biggest bunch so guess its served now...

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Originally Posted by RealitY

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Originally Posted by SnnY

I don't care if I hurt someone's feelings in here.


If some pneub, or regular for that matter, strolled in here looking for hugsies, then they deserve the pain.

I don't even know why this thread had to be made.

A lot of us in here have our quirks, but really, we are the ones in here, we make up the place. There'd be no point to the lounge without the regulars.

And if you'd try and start moderating me for being me in here, what'd be the point of me coming here?

What this tells me, is that you care less about a lot of us lounge regulars, and more about some random wankers who can't handle insults, and who probably hardly ever has anything worthwhile to say.


As for moderating off-topic posts for being off-topic, in this thread, or any other in this off-topic forum.

How mental are you, really?



To whoever made the complaints that prompted this: you suck, you really do.

I'm a bit hung over still, else I'd have explained in detail why this thread is moronic. As it is I have to go lie down :dabs:



EDit: the possessive form of "it" is "its", not "it's". I'm not kidding.

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Actually this was to see who got their panties in the biggest bunch so guess its served now...

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Thing is, mate. Admin / Mods shouldn't really be duplicitous towards their members. It really is rather undignified and demeaning.

Shame on you all, or at least those who thought this was a good idea.

Particular shame on sArA, I had thought much better of you than being party to such a thing. I really am disappointed irl.

Maybe there should be a tick-box on user-profiles that says

"Please don't take the piss out of me" :dabs:

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Originally Posted by Agrajag

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Originally Posted by RealitY

Actually this was to see who got their panties in the biggest bunch so guess its served now...

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Thing is, mate. Admin / Mods shouldn't really be duplicitous towards their members. It really is rather undignified and demeaning.

Shame on you all, or at least those who thought this was a good idea.

Particular shame on sArA, I had thought much better of you than being party to such a thing. I really am disappointed irl.

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Meh, I guess I'm not so bothered. I'm duplicitous toward the mods all the time (rodding) and should expect the same back.

Seems a bit harsh on those members who don't behave in the same way tho'.

It's fairly obvious to me that the duplicitousness hasn't yet stopped either. I believe that there's a fair amount of back-tracking going on regarding this issue and the sports threads in the lounge thing.

I don't actually believe that RF's posts in this thread were disingenuous. Nor the people, like lynx, Damnatory and RTJ - who came out and said that they didn't like the current situation in the lounge - we being disingenuous neither.


Some mods have been geptards about the whole thing - but it's been a while since they've done anything save for moving posts. I imagine their people skills might be a bit rusty. I won't hold it against them :)

I hear what you say, but surely authority figures should be above cheap tricks and disingenuous polls.

Like I said, I'm particularly surprised at sArA being the person who actually carried it out.

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Originally Posted by Agrajag

I hear what you say, but surely authority figures should be above cheap tricks and disingenuous polls.

Like I said, I'm particularly surprised at sArA being the person who actually carried it out.

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Yeah, maybe. I'd certainly be surprised if Sara was deliberately trying to rile established members up, for what appears (now) to be no good reason.

If anything, the piss taking and hostility here has increased since this thread.

You know, RealitY isn't the sharpest tool in the shed - perhaps he isn't speaking for the entire mod team when he posted that earlier.

I'd prefer to think that.

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Originally Posted by manker

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Originally Posted by Agrajag

I hear what you say, but surely authority figures should be above cheap tricks and disingenuous polls.

Like I said, I'm particularly surprised at sArA being the person who actually carried it out.

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Yeah, maybe. I'd certainly be surprised if Sara was deliberately trying to rile established members up, for what appears (now) to be no good reason.

If anything, the piss taking and hostility here has increased since this thread.

You know, RealitY isn't the sharpest tool in the shed - perhaps he isn't speaking for the entire mod team when he posted that earlier.

I'd prefer to think that.

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But that would mean he was lying, I can't believe that.

I believe he was - I just read some of the posts made by RF and Sara on page two of this thread (if you're using the 40 posts per page forum view) and I'm taking them at their word.

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Originally Posted by manker

I believe he was - I just read some of the posts made by RF and Sara on page two of this thread (if you're using the 40 posts per page forum view) and I'm taking them at their word.

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That does make more sense, but why would he lie to us about such a thing.

EDIT - oh and if that's the case, my apologies to any mod not involved, particularly sArA.

By the way, I voted "I think it's funny".

I've only been offended once by a post in the lounge, and probably only then because I was having a bad day. :dabs:

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Originally Posted by Agrajag

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Originally Posted by manker

I believe he was - I just read some of the posts made by RF and Sara on page two of this thread (if you're using the 40 posts per page forum view) and I'm taking them at their word.

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That does make more sense, but why would he lie to us about such a thing.

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See my not the sharpest tool in the shed comment :P


He could claim that he was rodding - but why would a mod attempt to inflame an already volitile situation by posting an untrue and provocative comment.

That would be mental.


Perhaps he truly believes what he posted because he doesn't understand the point of this thread. Only the man himself can say fo' sho'.

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Originally Posted by Barbarossa

By the way, I voted "I think it's funny".

I've only been offended once by a post in the lounge, and probably only then because I was having a bad day. :dabs:

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When was that then, Barbie me ol' mucker? I've never been offended by a post here. Nor anywhere else for that matter.

Sticks and stones.

I haven't voted because I always win all the polls anyhow :dabs:

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Originally Posted by manker

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Originally Posted by Agrajag

That does make more sense, but why would he lie to us about such a thing.

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See my not the sharpest tool in the shed comment :P


He could claim that he was rodding - but why would a mod attempt to inflame an already volitile situation by posting an untrue and provocative comment.

That would be mental.


Perhaps he truly believes what he posted because he doesn't understand the point of this thread. Only the man himself can say fo' sho'.

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All true, however

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Actually this was to see who got their panties in the biggest bunch so guess its served now...

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seems fairly straightforward and could only be true if at least sArA joined in. Given that she started the thread.

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Originally Posted by manker

When was that then, Barbie me ol' mucker?

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It was something Busy said about "in-house twat" when sArA moved in with her boyfriend.

It doesn't seem offensive now, just terribly crass.

At least you know where you are with Busy.

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Originally Posted by Barbarossa

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Originally Posted by manker

When was that then, Barbie me ol' mucker?

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It was something Busy said about "in-house twat" when sArA moved in with her boyfriend.

It doesn't seem offensive now, just terribly crass.

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:lol: I remember that.

I'm chuckling because someone (it might have been you) said that 'in-house twat' was probably how Mrs. Busyman refers to her other half.

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Originally Posted by manker

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Originally Posted by Barbarossa

It was something Busy said about "in-house twat" when sArA moved in with her boyfriend.

It doesn't seem offensive now, just terribly crass.

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:lol: I remember that.

I'm chuckling because someone (it might have been you) said that 'in-house twat' was probably how Mrs. Busyman refers to her other half.

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Or perhaps it's what she shouts when he's playing in the yard and his tea's ready.

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Originally Posted by manker

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Originally Posted by Barbarossa

It was something Busy said about "in-house twat" when sArA moved in with her boyfriend.

It doesn't seem offensive now, just terribly crass.

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:lol: I remember that.

I'm chuckling because someone (it might have been you) said that 'in-house twat' was probably how Mrs. Busyman refers to her other half.

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:lol: Yes, that was one of mine :D

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Originally Posted by Agrajag

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Originally Posted by manker

:lol: I remember that.

I'm chuckling because someone (it might have been you) said that 'in-house twat' was probably how Mrs. Busyman refers to her other half.

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Or perhaps it's what she shouts when he's playing in the yard and his tea's ready.

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Perhaps he came with the house when she bought it.

'Well, Mrs. B; if you choose this property - you've get your basic amenities, lounge, bathroom, panic room, wanking pit complete with in-house twat, three bedrooms and a rather fetching veranda.'

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Originally Posted by manker

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Originally Posted by Agrajag

Or perhaps it's what she shouts when he's playing in the yard and his tea's ready.

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Perhaps he came with the house when she bought it.

'Well, Mrs. B; if you choose this property - you've get your basic amenities, lounge, bathroom, panic room, wanking pit complete with in-house twat, three bedrooms and a rather fetching veranda.'

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:lol: :earl:

Glag, I had to look up veranda.

the lounge is not very inviting due to the incestious private humour and elite language which has been evolved here. Indeed it is hard for a noob to walk in here and say something without "feedback".
But once you work out that it is free for all and not give a shit - that is when the doors open.

stfu noov

So Agrajag.....

Do you think I am a shit stirring bitch or have you now actually read my posts in this thread and changed your opinion?

I guess its just anti mod rhetoric inflamed by righteous indignation that the thread was dared to be posted.

Perhaps we need a Mod thread account so that whoever makes a thread based on a team discussion does not get pilloried, accussed or what was it again? ... oh yes considered a disappointment (Oh I really thought you were an ok mod, but after you started this thread I am now of the opinion that you must be a complete twat after all.... I am so disappointed with you)



I try, I really really do, but sometimes I despair that people take me all the wrong way so much....must be my crappy prose that leads to such misunderstanding of intent and motive.


Ffs JP, pack it in now please.

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Originally Posted by sArA

So Agrajag.....

Do you think I am a shit stirring bitch or have you now actually read my posts in this thread and changed your opinion?

I guess its just anti mod rhetoric inflamed by righteous indignation that the thread was dared to be posted.

Perhaps we need a Mod thread account so that whoever makes a thread based on a team discussion does not get pilloried, accussed or what was it again? ... oh yes considered a disappointment (Oh I really thought you were an ok mod, but after you started this thread I am now of the opinion that you must be a complete twat after all.... I am so disappointed with you)

I try, I really really do, but sometimes I despair that people take me all the wrong way so much....must be my crappy prose that leads to such misunderstanding of intent and motive.

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Fecking Agrajag :dry: :lol:

Sara, you'll see that if RealitY's comment is to be believed, then it does make you seem to be duplicitous. I think that was the point.

I re-read the thread and decided RealitY was talking pish. FYI.

Who cares if the Lounge is witty or insulting. Sort out the other forums (you know, the on-topic ones) before you come whining to us. If the ambition of the current staff is to attract new members then nothing will do that better than having useful sections on the board rather than the spam infested boards like Gamesworld, Musicworld and Hardwareworld. Gamesworld in particular is a much less noob friendly for instance.

How fucking dare any mod complain when they can't even be arsed to moderate the sections of the board that they are supposed to moderate a bit more heavily.

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Originally Posted by bashnu

the lounge is not very inviting due to the incestious private humour and elite language which has been evolved here.

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The Lounge = France.

I can't believe I never noticed the similarity before. :stars:

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Originally Posted by bashnu

the lounge is not very inviting due to the incestious private humour and elite language which has been evolved here.

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The Lounge = France.

I can't believe I never noticed the similarity before. :stars:

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mcglag

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Originally Posted by manker

I re-read the thread and decided RealitY was talking pish. FYI.

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Thanks for noting that as it would seem obvious but then again maybe not as you appeared very confused. Seems your having quite a time lately. I always forget now and in the past to make my gib with a smiley. Funny thing I actually had posted it with a rod and then removed it as Im trying to stop myself from being pulled into the thrill of being a geptard (sure thatll get a run) or maybe the Lounge is getting to me as perhaps in a contagious way...

:rod:

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Originally Posted by RealitY

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Originally Posted by manker

I re-read the thread and decided RealitY was talking pish. FYI.

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Thanks for noting that as it would seem obvious but then again maybe not as you appeared very confused. Seems your having quite a time lately. I always forget now and in the past to make my gib with a smiley. Funny thing I actually had posted it with a rod and then removed it as Im trying to stop myself from being pulled into the thrill of being a geptard (sure thatll get a run) or maybe the Lounge is getting to me as perhaps in a contagious way...

:rod:

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You certainly can't do that now. With great power comes great responsibility.

On a serious not I truly think this thread has accomplished what it was set out to do which was to get a feel for how this affects the board overall. At least Ive been able to draw some conclusions from it. Think its also opened a fair debate regarding it as long as your read betwen the other. May have even lightened up the tension a bit I hope anyway...

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Originally Posted by RealitY

May have even lightened up the tension a bit I hope anyway...

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You could un-moderate JP, that would lighten up the tension. That or comedy-sack Lynx. :naughty:

In case its not clear the issue of concern is regarding harhness and maybe those that give pish a bad name. As part of the Team its a concern of mine if a n00b or member gets bashed in the Lounge and never comes back to it or the site and thats an issue we feel the same on. Stating fk them is thick. This apllies even if once as its a step backwards. If that element isnt present all is fine I think. Would think the regulars would want some new mates anyway.

Think we should step in on occasions in the Lounge (as free as it is) or other when this takes place and post within those threads on a thread to thread basis. Im sure the regulars can see when the line is drawn also and know why this is....

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Originally Posted by RealitY

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Originally Posted by manker

I re-read the thread and decided RealitY was talking pish. FYI.

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Thanks for noting that as it would seem obvious but then again maybe not as you appeared very confused. Seems your having quite a time lately. I always forget now and in the past to make my gib with a smiley. Funny thing I actually had posted it with a rod and then removed it as Im trying to stop myself from being pulled into the thrill of being a geptard (sure thatll get a run) or maybe the Lounge is getting to me as perhaps in a contagious way...

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I wasn't confused, I said that you were talking pish from the very start.

It wasn't obvious, tho'. A moderator implying that a conversation had gone on in Team Chat to find out which members would get the most het-up over a thread when several other moderators had said something entirely different is not your common or garden prosaic situation.

Especially since we'd already had one incidence of a Team member saying that even tho' instruction to a member via PM said one thing, the team actually meant something entirely different.

I'm sure you see my point :smilie4:

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Originally Posted by RealitY

As part of the Team its a concern of mine if a n00b or member gets bashed in the Lounge and never comes back to it or the site and thats an issue we feel the same on.

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Yeah right, the fact that most of the noobs just post five times in order to gain access to the bittorent invites section and never come back again is our fault completely.

When did I attack a n00b exactly. I practically always talk to the same people.

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Originally Posted by JPaul

When did I attack a n00b exactly.

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You're a bit harsh to The, now and again :dabs:

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Originally Posted by manker

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Originally Posted by JPaul

When did I attack a n00b exactly.

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You're a bit harsh to The, now and again :dabs:

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Fair point.

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Originally Posted by RealitY

On a serious not I truly think this thread has accomplished what it was set out to do which was to get a feel for how this affects the board overall. At least Ive been able to draw some conclusions from it. Think its also opened a fair debate regarding it as long as your read betwen the other. May have even lightened up the tension a bit I hope anyway...

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:huh: So why wasn't this thread posted in the about the board section, or drawing room even?
We even have a Poll world now, btw, which surely would give you a better idea of how others view the lounge.
It can't be a fair debate if the noobs in question refuse to come in here to pass comment. All it has done is publicly slapped wrists, without giving any particular reasons for doing so.

I personally think this laughable attempt of a thread has done nothing but increased tension in here. Not between the knobends and regulars, but by lowering what little respect there ever was for Mods.

You want a realistic view of how appealing this section is?
Do your own homework. Check the wonderful stats you guys keep posting of how popular this place is becoming.
While you're at it, bear in mind all the regs you're complaining about keep this place from gathering dust. If they stopped posting you would be left with lol threads, and introductions that turn to lol threads.

Why does everything have to be about luring in new posters, when you guys can't control the ones you already have here without asking for help? I've gotta admit Rossco has done great things for the board, but the majority of mods just seem to crave authority they will never receive in their own feeble life. Get a job as a security guard ffs, or just get laid. :ermm:


This thread sucks big gay al's jock strap, imo. :mellow:

Nice one, missie :)