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To prove a point.
Being a Notable simply means that people read your posts because you offer something.
Whether it's serious games orientated stuff by the likes of Pro Evo or the demented halfwit babblings of me.
But, a big part of being a Notable, is taking flak unlimited. If we express an opinion on another user, it's "Oh you think you're so special" wheras if another user expressed an opinion on a Notable, it's fair game?
As Snuggly pointed out, I was a loudmouth clown before becoming a Notable, nothing has changed.
However, one thing I'm not is an abuser of other users. I remember, Dark Mark, when you posted about being bullied and feeling low. Can you remember which heartless Notable applauded your bravery in being honest and tried to help you out?
When Drunk Cow started posting, he got slammed and flamed by 95% of you for "spamming", yet myself and a couple of other Notables asked him to stay and carry on. And he's turned into one of the most entertaining posters here.
We all offer something different, humour/serious political/techy games info/movie knowledge and we all have a laugh.
Occasionally someone rubs you the wrong way, but the best way to deal with it is to either make light or ignore.
As Mendax/Ripper/Insane Bartender pointed out, me and him clash regularly. However, I'll always read his stuff and enjoy talking to him. Ok, so I don't want to take showers with him or tongue wrestle - but we respect and talk to each with no hostility. Why?
Because it's an internet forum.
If you put half as much passion into the world outside as you do arguing about consoles, then worlds would be changed.
I got banned for a laugh to see what would happen.
It was funny and kept me and others entertained for the afternoon.
Which is the whole point of these forums - fun.
So lighten up, stand up straight and just enjoy it.
And yes, being a Notable does mean I'm better than you. But I didnt make the rules.
Being a Notable simply means that people read your posts because you offer something.
Whether it's serious games orientated stuff by the likes of Pro Evo or the demented halfwit babblings of me.
But, a big part of being a Notable, is taking flak unlimited. If we express an opinion on another user, it's "Oh you think you're so special" wheras if another user expressed an opinion on a Notable, it's fair game?
As Snuggly pointed out, I was a loudmouth clown before becoming a Notable, nothing has changed.
However, one thing I'm not is an abuser of other users. I remember, Dark Mark, when you posted about being bullied and feeling low. Can you remember which heartless Notable applauded your bravery in being honest and tried to help you out?
When Drunk Cow started posting, he got slammed and flamed by 95% of you for "spamming", yet myself and a couple of other Notables asked him to stay and carry on. And he's turned into one of the most entertaining posters here.
We all offer something different, humour/serious political/techy games info/movie knowledge and we all have a laugh.
Occasionally someone rubs you the wrong way, but the best way to deal with it is to either make light or ignore.
As Mendax/Ripper/Insane Bartender pointed out, me and him clash regularly. However, I'll always read his stuff and enjoy talking to him. Ok, so I don't want to take showers with him or tongue wrestle - but we respect and talk to each with no hostility. Why?
Because it's an internet forum.
If you put half as much passion into the world outside as you do arguing about consoles, then worlds would be changed.
I got banned for a laugh to see what would happen.
It was funny and kept me and others entertained for the afternoon.
Which is the whole point of these forums - fun.
So lighten up, stand up straight and just enjoy it.
And yes, being a Notable does mean I'm better than you. But I didnt make the rules.
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I don't get it
Yup, it was me, not Dark Mark. And yes, Goaty, Lord H and Rosalind were probably the only three people who tries to help. That's why I respect them three more then anyone else here.
Mr.Snuggly wrote:
> Hi, this is Ali, back from my holiday and a bit worried about the
> state of the forums. There's been a few bannings, of which a few of
> you are upset about, but a few ground rules need to be set.
>
> Swearing, in any form is not allowed. This is a family forum (believe
> it or not) and we don't want young people coming on here reading foul
> language, or indeed, parents coming on here and seeing the kind of
> language that some of you post. The swear filter is there for a
> reason, and that's not for you to try and beat it with s p a c e s or
> 'quote marks'. If we find any swearing, of any kind, it'll be
> deleted, and you may be banned.
>
> Being offensive to one another is something we will also not tolerate.
> As you all know, someone was banned last week (in my absence, I might
> add) for calling someone a dirty homo, or something like that. This
> just ain't acceptable I'm afraid. Just as bad is topics like the one
> saying things like 'so and so likes hairy men' - it might have been a
> joke, but some people don't have the same sense of humour as you, and
> din't find it funny. We're not saying stop having fun, but topics
> like that serve only to annoy.
>
> Some people have accused us of favouritism in the past ie. certain
> people get away with saying stuff without a warning, and some don't.
> From now on, there'll be no swearing at all, BY ANYBODY on the site,
> whether you've been here a day or 3 years. Posts with swearing or
> offensive writing in them will be deleted, and depending on the
> severity of the post, will be warned/banned. This means everyone.
>
> This shouldn't be hard to do, the vast majority of you are adults, or
> at least are mature enough to behave like civilised people. These are
> our forums, and you'll post on here by our rules, whether you like it
> or not. If anyone has any problems with this, let me know, but I'd
> like this to be a new start for these forums, with no stupid slanging
> matches between users, no *starring out* offensive posts and no
> deliberately getting people annoyed. If you've got something you
> wanna get out of your system, do it someplace else.
>
> I hope you can all agree to these rules.
He's so sexy when he's being authorative! ... grrrr!
> Hi, this is Ali, back from my holiday and a bit worried about the
> state of the forums. There's been a few bannings, of which a few of
> you are upset about, but a few ground rules need to be set.
>
> Swearing, in any form is not allowed. This is a family forum (believe
> it or not) and we don't want young people coming on here reading foul
> language, or indeed, parents coming on here and seeing the kind of
> language that some of you post. The swear filter is there for a
> reason, and that's not for you to try and beat it with s p a c e s or
> 'quote marks'. If we find any swearing, of any kind, it'll be
> deleted, and you may be banned.
>
> Being offensive to one another is something we will also not tolerate.
> As you all know, someone was banned last week (in my absence, I might
> add) for calling someone a dirty homo, or something like that. This
> just ain't acceptable I'm afraid. Just as bad is topics like the one
> saying things like 'so and so likes hairy men' - it might have been a
> joke, but some people don't have the same sense of humour as you, and
> din't find it funny. We're not saying stop having fun, but topics
> like that serve only to annoy.
>
> Some people have accused us of favouritism in the past ie. certain
> people get away with saying stuff without a warning, and some don't.
> From now on, there'll be no swearing at all, BY ANYBODY on the site,
> whether you've been here a day or 3 years. Posts with swearing or
> offensive writing in them will be deleted, and depending on the
> severity of the post, will be warned/banned. This means everyone.
>
> This shouldn't be hard to do, the vast majority of you are adults, or
> at least are mature enough to behave like civilised people. These are
> our forums, and you'll post on here by our rules, whether you like it
> or not. If anyone has any problems with this, let me know, but I'd
> like this to be a new start for these forums, with no stupid slanging
> matches between users, no *starring out* offensive posts and no
> deliberately getting people annoyed. If you've got something you
> wanna get out of your system, do it someplace else.
>
> I hope you can all agree to these rules.
He's so sexy when he's being authorative! ... grrrr!
I was joking about apology
Yep I'm a comedy genius is me
Yep I'm a comedy genius is me
Flanders wrote:
> AND - SHEEPY did aplogise so I own him now - ha !
You are forgetting. One day I will own you all. Everyone of you.
:P
> AND - SHEEPY did aplogise so I own him now - ha !
You are forgetting. One day I will own you all. Everyone of you.
:P
Goatboy wrote:
> And, as BLASPHEMOUS as it may have been, best post today was:
>
> God is a black woman
> So there Churchy
>
> ---
>
> That gave me hurty sides, and Flanders - you have to forgive him, it's
> in the rules
>
> :D
Don't worry Goaty - I brought my sense of humour with me today.
AND - SHEEPY did aplogise so I own him now - ha !
> And, as BLASPHEMOUS as it may have been, best post today was:
>
> God is a black woman
> So there Churchy
>
> ---
>
> That gave me hurty sides, and Flanders - you have to forgive him, it's
> in the rules
>
> :D
Don't worry Goaty - I brought my sense of humour with me today.
AND - SHEEPY did aplogise so I own him now - ha !
He tells the truth, as his famous saying goes:
"I met God, she was black"
"I met God, she was black"
SHEEPY wrote:
> Can I have an apology?
You are an apology !
> Can I have an apology?
You are an apology !
And, as BLASPHEMOUS as it may have been, best post today was:
God is a black woman
So there Churchy
---
That gave me hurty sides, and Flanders - you have to forgive him, it's in the rules
:D
God is a black woman
So there Churchy
---
That gave me hurty sides, and Flanders - you have to forgive him, it's in the rules
:D
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