I realize we're kind of past the subject now, but as a noob I do find it very intimidating posting in most threads aside from TWW and WTO. It SEEMS like it's recommended to never ask a question that might have ever been asked before in the history of TCF or anything before that or that I can google and find other people's answers to on other message boards. Also it's confusing to post something in UO or FF if you're just going to get jumped all over for your unpopular opinion. It's unpopular, isn't that's the point? If you can't actually say anything unpopular, then yes, we're constantly being cut down to "I hate coffee!"
Anyway, just my unpopular opinion for the week
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
So maybe we need to add a disclaimer. THIS THREAD IS NOT MEANT TO BE A SAFE PLACE. IF YOU SAY SOMETHING THAT IS BAT SHIT CRAZY OR COMPLETELY OFFENSIVE YOU WILL BE FLAMED.
For all the noobs who have "lurked for a really long time":
If you have lurked, wouldn't you know what the board culture is like? What is acceptable and what is not? How things will be perceived when you say them?
Maybe it's just me but I never found this board intimidating. Funny as hell and cool people, yes. Scary as shit, no.
Post by risscaboobs on Sept 10, 2015 13:13:26 GMT -5
I guess I don't understand why it's hard to not post like a douchebag. You're only going to get flamed if you post something ignorant/insensitive. If you make this mistake, take your flaming and move on. Most of us have been flamed at least once.
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
All you have to do is say "I'm not racist/classist/douchebaggy but", before your comment because that makes everything ok.
Maybe it's because I primarily hang out on Working Parents (the nicest of the nice, for the most part) and occasionally posted/mostly lurked on Parenting (the snarkiest of the snarky, who are quick to put people in their place), but I honestly don't find GKU intimidating at all. I find it a happy middle ground.
I have not been flamed for asking naive GKU questions, mainly because I didn't have time to ask before it happened. But when I had questions about what some of the acronyms stood for, I asked to be pointed in the right direction to find out, and everyone was pretty helpful.
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This place will never really be like TTGP on TD. We need to mold this place to what we want within the means that it can be. And yes, need moar posters. But if you can get scared away, then that's on you. Take the flames and keep it moving. We've all pretty much been flamed for something.
I didn't see the need to get rid of all three, but I do not miss three solid days of bitching. I don't like surrounding myself with negativity.
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
So maybe we need to add a disclaimer. THIS THREAD IS NOT MEANT TO BE A SAFE PLACE. IF YOU SAY SOMETHING THAT IS BAT SHIT CRAZY OR COMPLETELY OFFENSIVE YOU WILL BE FLAMED.
I realize we're kind of past the subject now, but as a noob I do find it very intimidating posting in most threads aside from TWW and WTO. It SEEMS like it's recommended to never ask a question that might have ever been asked before in the history of TCF or anything before that or that I can google and find other people's answers to on other message boards. Also it's confusing to post something in UO or FF if you're just going to get jumped all over for your unpopular opinion. It's unpopular, isn't that's the point? If you can't actually say anything unpopular, then yes, we're constantly being cut down to "I hate coffee!"
Anyway, just my unpopular opinion for the week
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
Well yeah, obviously. But unpopular boot opinions don't really require an uprising.
For all the noobs who have "lurked for a really long time":
If you have lurked, wouldn't you know what the board culture is like? What is acceptable and what is not? How things will be perceived when you say them?
Maybe it's just me but I never found this board intimidating. Funny as hell and cool people, yes. Scary as shit, no.
I was probably intimidated for the first few weeks, but once I figured out the culture and knew if I thought before posting so not to offend, I loved it.
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So maybe we need to add a disclaimer. THIS THREAD IS NOT MEANT TO BE A SAFE PLACE. IF YOU SAY SOMETHING THAT IS BAT SHIT CRAZY OR COMPLETELY OFFENSIVE YOU WILL BE FLAMED.
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
Well yeah, obviously. But unpopular boot opinions don't really require an uprising.
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
Well yeah, obviously. But unpopular boot opinions don't really require an uprising.
Yes they do. Don't question the regs and their views.
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
Well yeah, obviously. But unpopular boot opinions don't really require an uprising.
I think it all depends on how they're worded.
My advice would be to never say "I judge people if they..."
I think that's where it becomes too much, IMO. Like, why are you judging people? Are they really ruining your life by wearing boots in summer?
You can have an unpopular opinion without judging. I think.
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
Well yeah, obviously. But unpopular boot opinions don't really require an uprising.
Uprising? That was pretty mild.
Again, in case anyone is confused, the whole point of the UO thread is for people to share their unpopular opinions, and others to flame them for their wrongness. If all we did was mention UOs, and everyone stated they agreed or disagreed, it would be boring as fuck.
If you thought the boot debate was flame worthy, you should be glad you missed the Fridge vs Counter Butter Debate of 2015.
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Well yeah, obviously. But unpopular boot opinions don't really require an uprising.
Uprising? That was pretty mild.
Again, in case anyone is confused, the whole point of the UO thread is for people to share their unpopular opinions, and others to flame them for their wrongness. If all we did was mention UOs, and everyone stated they agreed or disagreed, it would be boring as fuck.
If you thought the boot debate was flame worthy, you should be glad you missed the Fridge vs Counter Butter Debate of 2015.
I think my best one was when I said I wasn't bothered (with more words and stuff) by athletes' use of PEDs. ghostmonkey and I were NOT friends back then.
there are lot's of unpopular shit that needs to be flamed. People shouldn't be able to hide racism,classism and douchebagism behind it's being their unpopular opinion. that shit shouldn't be able to fly.
Well yeah, obviously. But unpopular boot opinions don't really require an uprising.
Wut?? I missed an uprising? I swear I read this whole thread. Saw no uprising.
Methinks you haven't actually seen a flaming before.
My newb UO: Boots before October and after March. I live in OK where our warm season is from April to the end of September. Stop wearing knee-high boots when it's 90 degrees out in August and September, ladies. You'll have 6 months to wear them from October-March when it's cold. Come on now, you look dumb and sweaty, especially if you're wearing a scarf and drinking a PSL.
Would you judge me if you saw me wearing gloves in the supermarket? I have a very difficult time in the freezer section. Raynaud's syndrome is no fun.
I thought the same thing here. Anytime I have to dig anything out of the freezer I need gloves because I don't need icicles for hands for the next hour +. Granted they are still cold as hell but it helps.
And also blankets when it is 80 degrees out-still need them here for my feet.
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