Edoropolis Graduation Day

[Gabya]

Alright, I understand.

[Methid Man]

And the longest thread was on that board. Your point?

Pretty much what Tig said, but in my own words, we already have the entire Off-Topic board as our "cafeteria". My problem with the Longest Thread was that it kept concentrating posters into one spot. Try having everyone in a cafeteria crowd themselves around one tiny table like flies on a steaming pile of scooby doo. It doesn't make much sense to limit an entire board to just one thread. This is why I'd prefer not to have a second megathread; it'll just cause people to do the same thing with the first longest thread.

Also, why make a topic in an already existing thread where it'll just be forgotten a few replies later when you can give it more attention by making a separate thread about it? Separate threads also allow individual topics to receive more attention as opposed to being posted in an already existing thread where it's likely to be forgotten a few replies later. A separate thread about, say, football is more likely to be spotted by posters who like football and therefore more likely to receive replies whereas if someone decided to post it in the Longest Thread, some football fans would end up missing out on it because let's face it, while it was running not everyone checked out the Longest Thread despite its popularity. When you have posters missing out on some discussions, it limits the intention of a forum in the first place and people start to leave out of boredom. Before TLT we used to have at least twice as many active posters posting around here (at least in the off-topic boards).

Simply put, I favor a much more organized message board where every football fan can have a football thread to post in; where Mitch can have his own "fanclub"; where I can have a place to post 36 Random Statements every once in a while and have people who care to check them out can come and see (I'm long overdue on that come to think of it); and where people have a set place to discuss chopsticks. Like I said in my Graduation post, let's expand our forum to make it a fullhouse again. Leave megathreads for ultra-popular topics, not a hodge-podge of random ramblings every page.

-- Sam the Methid Man

[Gabya]

very well.

[Mechadon]

Didn't know where else to put this. I think since THIS thread will be deleted eventually, it will due.

I saw Harms post today. Just to make it clear to both parties; I've read it, saw the 'evidence'. Harm's message has not been ignored, nor will it be forgotten.

Harm I don't think Tigriss wants to be your enemy. At the same, time, I don't think Harm wants to make trouble here.

I think BOTH of you have been jumping the gun at certain issues. Which I'm not saying you are wrong for doing. It's hard to interpret the intent of an authors comment, or to anticipate how it will be interpreted. These misunderstandings happen. All I'm asking for both of you is to recognize these misunderstandings properly and not to think: 'Oh, you're just out to get me". Just let it slide.

Tigriss is just trying to maintain order. Some of us are just high maintenance, myself included. She might feel the need to keep a watchful eye on us. All that I would ask of her is not to consciously put out this "I'm watching you" attitude. Though, I'm fairly sure the guido smirk is not to be trusted in the example Harm provided. That smirk has gotten me into trouble a few times.

[sjonnoh]

when I red his post I was kinda....speechless, not that I was able to reply on it...
I even didn't noticed it was that serious.

[Methid Man]

That Guido smirk sure looks pedophilic, doesn't it?

-- Sam the Methid Man

[Tigriss]

Well, I hope everyone saved what they wanted to from the Longest Thread because I think I'll delete it the next time I sign on. It also seems that the other mods aren't too keen on starting a new one, so it looks like we'll try Methid Man's suggestion here. I think you guys can learn to live without it. Try starting up new topics if you want to talk about something, and if you REALLY feel the need to post a random question or something, write it here, just don't go overboard.

Now, I was curious what you guys were talking about here, so I went and read Harm's posts. Hmm, I didn't think he had that much of a problem with the way I handle things, but I guess he does. Thanks for sharing that, Harm, but obviously you've slanted things to make it be in your favor. To the rest of you, let me say that yeah, we've had a little friction, but I don't think it's anything that can't be fixed. To be honest, maybe I've been a little harsh at times, I have my limits and my buttons that can be pushed like anyone else, but I don't think I've been completely unfair either. I'm not always going to be Ms. Sugar and Sunshine, but I try not to go out of my way to be totally rude or vindictive either. I wasn't lying when I said I'd treat anyone breaking the rules or acting the way Harm did the same way. I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about.

As for the "missing" posts in the Longest Thread, it confused me a little too, but I went back and checked some of the ones I didn't add back to the thread (I DID add posts besides yours, Harm) and I had left out some that I deemed to be too offensive or containing too much personal information. That's why there weren't enough for a full 300 pages. And I was tired that day, I gave everyone a chance to post some more, but everyone was gone or something and I didn't want to bother with it anymore. It's not really that important now.

I wasn't aware we were "never on speaking terms" since we've written messages to each other before. Maybe nothing unrelated to EE, but does that make a difference? Let me say it again, in public: I'm not trying to pick on you, hurt you, humiliate you, or intimidate you. I think you're either overreacting or we are miscommunicating in some way, but I'll try to fix it. So listen, Harm, I'm not going to ban you or delete your account or anything like that. You're still mistaking me for someone who is petty, cruel, and vindictive, but I'm not. I'm going to send you another PM and try to have a civil chat. I suppose you can post it here if you really, really want to, but do we really need to be causing forum drama when it's something that can be worked out between ourselves?

That Guido smirk sure looks pedophilic, doesn't it?

-- Sam the Methid Man

No, just smug. Come on now...

[Crow]

Drama pedo drama guido drama!

The mind of Methid Man.

~Darc

[Tigriss]

Well, I deleted it now, but it was up for nearly a month when I said I'd only give it a week or so. What can I say, I got busy with other things. Anyway, hopefully all you guys who used it as your favorite hangout will find other threads to participate in and not just disappear now that it's gone.