to quote regularkarate
QuoteOne should not have to worry about being picked on, or made uncomfortable posting something (especially personal) when coming here for concern of what someone will reply.
As a noob boob on here, I feel, at times, like I am swimming with the sharks and tread the waters very carefully. Typically, noobs are not up to the level of the regulars and are often made fun of.........sometimes it is appropriate and sometimes not. Just a few ppl insult a noob's intelligence at times, when in fact they should be welcomed. If they haven't been through the entire site, obviously they will have no prior history of what's what or who's who. Yes, the search option should always be used before starting a new topic, but most noobs are so excited by this shit that they don't know proper forum etiquette. It's like a new toy to them.
My main point is that while this forum has been one of the most informative, it can also be a bit harsh at times. If this site wants to welcome new ppl to post their opinions or suggestions, make it a fair playing field and respect the fact that somebody may not know how this forum is run.
I wonder how many lukers there are compared to active members on here? I was amazed how many lurkers one site had until we called them out. If a lurker thinks he or she is not up to the forum's level of knowledge or feels like they might be made fun of, they won't post. Mostly all of you have hundreds and thousands of posts but I rarely see any active newcomers joining up even though I have only been here a short time. As far as starting topics where threads have already been created, I totally understand and agree about redirecting when it's relatively the same subject. Bandwidth and keeping an organized site are important factors.
I just want to say that most are respectful of each other but feel that this site could be a bit more welcoming to the new person. FAQ's are worth their weight in gold and should be a pre-req for all sites and noobs. It all breaks down to the control of the proprietor, admins, and then the members. Basically, there has to be both control and freedom....which are tough to find a medium that satisfies everyone.
edited once to correct the word tought to tough, twice to add this line, and third to correct a fuck up in this line - FD
Funny how you start a thread about this.
But no...I don't worry about it much now. I used to when I first started posting, now I feel comfortable saying what I feel. There has to be a way to convey to new posters that they should speak their minds, too.
Freaker, I've liked you ever since you got that avatar
I'm still a little partial to the head explody one.
Can you find a way to mix the two?
Quote from: freakerdudeto quote regularkarate QuoteOne should not have to worry about being picked on, or made uncomfortable posting something (especially personal) when coming here for concern of what someone will reply.
Actually, that's my quote. And I've made a point of cutting down on the redirecting. In fact, one our newest members j_scott has repeated some topics in the PTA forum that I've just let go. Stefen made a Clementine's Loop thread that has been done numberous times before, but I just answered his question and help him out rather than just a straight redirect. I feel I am a bigger thread killer than slobh.
But I hope you don't feel so apprehensive to speak your mind, freaker. If I have made you feel like a 'cherry' then I do apologize.
In general, it's a good idea to lurk on a forum for a few weeks to get the feel of the community before starting on a posting spree. That's just common sense.
After that, well... Again it's just common sense.
Quote from: MacGuffinI feel I am a bigger thread killer than slobh.
You don't know how many times I wanted to bring that up back in the day :kiss:
Quote from: MacGuffinBut I hope you don't feel so apprehensive to speak your mind, freaker. If I have made you feel like a 'cherry' then I do apologize.
No need to apologize, as I have not been directly disrespected. I only used your quote (another error as I thought it was RK) as a basis for my post. Now there
are some posts where I have embarrassed myself........
Edit: Here's an example of a warm welcome to my first post on this board that partially made me decide to keep posting.
http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=3353
So I admit that I'm an Idle Chatter groupie. I don't feel knowledgable enough to post about film (although I enjoy it thoroughly).
Is this the reason that we have so many lurkers, or do they just hide in fear? We seem to have a group of constant posters, and then tons of people who just read... I WISH THEY'D COME OUT!
i don't have to worry about that much because for the most part people don't really pay attention to anything i post
Fuck it, I'm gay!!!!!!!
what a great thread. i am also new. i am not often responded to, but i do not mind. i think this is a satisfying film community.
sometimes i feel shy about posting a serious opinion about a film. i feel my opinions arent mature enough, so i dont. but i gotta start sometime. might as well be now.
Quote from: ThrindleI don't feel knowledgable enough to post about film
>thats never stopped the lynch haters from posting ..so dont be shy.. :wink:
Only thing I noticed when I was new, and notice with other new posters, is that you are kind of ignored until your post count goes up. I think that's just because a board personality has yet to be developed.
Quotewhile this forum has been one of the most informative, it can also be a bit harsh at times.
Aww, it will be all right, son. Don't cry. Mommy is here now.
Quote from: SHAFTRyou are kind of ignored until your post count goes up.
Ignore ME and DIE.
This board is great to read and awful to post.
Please note: posting in this thread makes you by definition uncool.
Quote from: (kelvin)Please note: posting in this thread makes you by definition uncool.
AHEM! I am not uncool.
Quote from: ThrindleQuote from: (kelvin)Please note: posting in this thread makes you by definition uncool.
AHEM! I am not uncool.
I specify: Posting in this thread makes you seem uncool in most cases, at least and presumably from the perspective of some of the board's most "powerful" members. (Those who like to push the delete button when confronted with unpleasing posts...)
it makes you seem insecure, and it's acknowledged that a lot of us on the board are insecure.
rule:
bethie = cool
kelvin/thrindle = irrelevant.
Quote from: Pubrickrule:
bethie = cool
kelvin/thrindle = irrelevant.
Pubrick: trying too hard.
i always felt free to post in XIXAX, but i admit that i enjoy more reading than posting
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetPubrick: trying too hard.
:kiss:
Quote from: Pubrickrule:
bethie = cool
kelvin/thrindle = irrelevant.
Do you ever masturbate when making fun of other people? It would explain quite a lot.
how did we bring back a thread with no point just to start fighting about nothing?
Quote from: (kelvin)Do you ever masturbate when making fun of other people? It would explain quite a lot.
i'm wacking off right now thinking about u. ur so hot, i want to cum in ur mouf.
i love this place
Quote from: Pedrosometimes i feel shy about posting a serious opinion about a film. i feel my opinions arent mature enough, so i dont. but i gotta start sometime. might as well be now.
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That post would be perfect if you'd end it by saying somethig like: "In my opinion, magnolia sucks hard."
Quote from: PubrickQuote from: (kelvin)Do you ever masturbate when making fun of other people? It would explain quite a lot.
i'm wacking off right now thinking about u. ur so hot, i want to cum in ur mouf.
Edit: I give up. This is too dumb and I no longer want to be a part of this. I acknowledge I shouldn't have written my prior post. I'm looking forward to times when this message board cannot afford clowns like you anymore.
Quote from: rustinglassQuote from: Pedrosometimes i feel shy about posting a serious opinion about a film. i feel my opinions arent mature enough, so i dont. but i gotta start sometime. might as well be now.
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That post would be perfect if you'd end it by saying somethig like: "In my opinion, magnolia sucks hard."
well, it's too late now. thanks for rubbing it in, fucker.
problem with this board, especially this thread: everyone is way to similar to everyone else, but won't admit it. So there's this constant one-upsmanship of pretty much people saying and liking the same thing but try to put it differently. At the same time, there's this phenomenon of everyone assuming everyone else to be 20 IQ points dumber than s/he is, so there's all that unnecessary "talking down". Oh, and passive-aggressive sarcasm.
Let's face it, this board isn't exactly diverse, we're all particularly keen to certain films (mostly post-1970 American indie films, with some French and Italian films thrown in for good measure), all listen to pretty much the same sub-genre of rock music, are all relatively well-off, and well-educated. We're pretty much The Onion crowd. There's nothing wrong with that, but there is this constant one-upsmanship of taste and coolness and a constant rejection of everyone else who is just like us. Man, this is why Stefen laughs at this board so much.
I am NOT "well off" (that means wealthy).
Everyone chill... let's just talk about Donnie Darko and listen to some Modest Mouse ( I have thier entire collection on vinyl, so we'll listen to mine)
I'm not exactly "well-off" either... I don't drink lattes and I don't drive a Saab. But I do control the Elite Liberal Media.
Stereotyping doesn't work. Except with The Onion, Radiohead, and Paul Thomas Anderson.
Asians, always stereotyping people.
We're different from "regular" society, whatever that is, but I don't think our film tastes are confined to the years and genre that you say. The people here generally have pretty wide tastes in film. Most of us have PTA, Tarantino, Bergman, Godard, and Kurosawa in common, but there is also a willingness to see films with which we are not familiar. Looking at the Now Showing and Grapevine forums, we love mainstream films a lot too. Still, most of us come from middle class backgrounds, with the time and money to be able to rent/buy/go to see movies. Not too many people here who, if they had to label themselves, would call themselves conservatives. So I see what you are saying, Pete.
Quote from: Jeremy BlackmanI'm not exactly "well-off" either... I don't drink lattes and I don't drive a Saab. But I do control the Elite Liberal Media.
Stereotyping doesn't work. Except with The Onion, Radiohead, and Paul Thomas Anderson.
are you poor?
Quote from: peteare you poor?
No, but I will be soon, cause I have to buy a car.
I don't think anybody who can afford a computer and internet access is poor. But "well-off" (as in being comfortable with money) is an exaggeration and probably a wrong assumption about most people here. But I know what you mean.
Quote from: RegularKarateI am NOT "well off" (that means wealthy).
Everyone chill... let's just talk about Donnie Darko and listen to some Modest Mouse ( I have thier entire collection on vinyl, so we'll listen to mine)
hahahah. nice.
that is all.
Quote from: RegularKarateI am NOT "well off" (that means wealthy).
Everyone chill... let's just talk about Donnie Darko and listen to some Modest Mouse ( I have thier entire collection on vinyl, so we'll listen to mine)
You are my new hero.
I actually don't give a shit.
I say whatever the hell I wanna say and if I get flamed, who gives a fuck?
:lol:
Quote from: MyxomatosisI actually don't give a shit.
I say whatever the hell I wanna say and if I get flamed, who gives a fuck?
:lol:
Asshole.
;)
I RULE!