Good morning, good afternoon, I just had a thought, I washed my hair....

[Nicole]

I would just like to officially apologise if I have done the things listed on that list.

You see a lot of the time I like to share certain things with you people. Like the fact that my son wrote his name for the first time that I knew off. I have people here that I like to let know this imformation, if I did it all via Email I'd be here all day.

But I will however agree that most of what you open nowadays is the same in every thread. A thread makes it to 20 posts and people think that no-one is going to read past that point, Well we will give us a chance, you don't have to start a new thread about it. Post in that thread already.

Take Care

 

[Myrrdin]

Is it the threads that make this BB interesting, or the people ? For me its the interactions between people spread across the globe. The more people post, the more you feel you know them.
Even the most mundane threads can reveal things about people, their feelings, their personalities, their needs.
Anyway are we coming here too solve the worlds problems, or just a bit of escapism from real life?
So if the topics are'nt interesting you, then start you're own thread.
~Run it up the flagpole, see who salutes.~

 

[Curious Guy]

Mind Reading 101

Is it the threads that make this BB interesting, or the people ? For me its the interactions between people spread across the globe. The more people post, the more you feel you know them.
Even the most mundane threads can reveal things about people, their feelings, their personalities, their needs.
Anyway are we coming here too solve the worlds problems, or just a bit of escapism from real life?
So if the topics are'nt interesting you, then start you're own thread.
~Run it up the flagpole, see who salutes.~

You better get out of my head, damn it all.

 

[Siren]

Nicole sweetie you are mistaken.....

 

[wolfy]

Posts

I think the fluff threads fall off the board really quick. I see them for a few minutes before they scroll off the screen and dissapere into nothingness. Pretty much if a thread is responded to I guess it deserved to be posted since It entertained someone for long enough to read it and reply. If it dosn't get responded to It probably won't be around long
Course I'm new here so havn't had time to get frustrated with meaningless threads yet. In a few months my opinion may change.

 

[Magic Merlin]

Bob, you do not get it...

Thats why I try to make just one thread for the party favors of the weekend everyweekend maybe I should expand it into a cornicopia thread so that anything and every thing can be included on it to save some threads?

Bobdude, I like you! Your a good guy! I don't think I've ever said anything negative to you. But who in the FUCK put you in charge of controlling the party threads on this site.

No one, dude! Its not up to you to start the party thread each and every week and then tell everyone that this is the thread where they should confine their parting. That is not your responsibility. Whenever I have started a thread about a question I may have had and it occasionally has turned into a party, they have been a blast.

Now, if you want to start a party thread, thats fine by me and I don't give a damn. BUT do NOT tell everyone that this is where the party should be and that they should confine all of their flirting and fun to just your thread. That inhibits a lot of spontenaity here on the board.

For you own threads that you do not want off topic, when they go off just remind people to stay on topic such as did on Friday night. That is cool. That was your thread and yo did what you wanted and people then left with their partying.

Again, start all of the party threads you want. But please do not try and direct everyone to your party, by saying that is where all partying should be confined to.

Stay cool, bob.

MM

[Edited by Magic Merlin on 10-08-2000 at 06:31 PM]

 

[wolfy]

Just cause bob says something dosn't mean we have to do what he says! Think he was just trying to get his thread hopping and wanted everyone to join in. Really don't think anyone decided not to post in some thread because of bob.

Siren I love your opinion and respect it. I think to many people take opinions to personally. Just because you believe something dosn't mean you are trying to force your belief on anyone else. I support anyones right to believe in whatever they want. I even enjoy hearing their opions so I can get more perspective. On something like this you don't get that emotionally involved. I think it's when emotions come into play that the real problems start.

 

[Cheyenne]

*smile*

Hey, Siren. It is 8:35 (took me a few minutes to read email quickly first) and I'm back from dinner!!!

Just teasing you, you know. Don't let the fluff threads get to you. I agree, they drop away after awhile if no one has any interest. And if people do have an interest, I have no problem with that, either. I don't necessarily have to join in.

 

[Siren]

Thanks for the update Cheyenne,,,,,

 

[wolfy]

Chest

I like whats on your chest Siren and i'd love to help you get off anytime

 

[Purple Haze]

La Siren has spoken.

Halleleuiah, Siren, it's about damn time, you know there's only so many hours in a day, and so many threads about meaningless nothing. Maybe I spend too much time here, or maybe I read so much shit I don't really feel a need to respond to. I clicked on a thread with a title that contained "music" and "Alex" hoping I would find something that pertained to either.

Nothin' doin, a list of worst "boy bands" including the Stones? For god sake, give me a fuckin' break, people.

Why don't you just start another incest thread, oh, somebody did. Well there you go.

You tell 'em, Siren.

By the way, I went to Wal-Mart today, ladies underwear was half-off.

 

[Cheyenne]

Re: Thanks for the update Cheyenne,,,,,

____________________________________________________
~~~WONDER WHAT TIME CHEYENNE WILL GO TO BED~~

Oh, well, gee, I don't know yet. Only stuck around for a little bit before since one of my favorite TV shows was back on the air tonight- The Practice. Do you like that one, Siren?? We could start a thread about it! Favorite TV shows! So I'll be around for a bit yet before bed time, I just got back!

 

[Mustang Sally]

one person's opinion

It amazes me how often threads like this come up. Someone's bitching about a "posting trend" or other annoying habits of fellow Literoticans. I suppose this type of introspection is a sign of how much people care about this BB - "These idiots are screwing up MY board again!!!" - but these threads rank high on my personal list of pet peeves.

I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, Siren, because many of those things annoy me too. BUT - (The following paragraph is a general comment, NOT directed specifically at Siren.)

Something to think about: A thread is not good because YOU think it is good, a thread is good because many think it is. No one person can regulate this board. It's here for everyone's enjoyment, not just yours. Be tolerant. Or don't! But don't try to tell people what to do here.

[Edited by Mustang Sally on 10-08-2000 at 10:02 PM]

 

[forgetunome]

Re: one person's opinion

It amazes me how often threads like this come up. Someone's bitching about a "posting trend" or other annoying habits of fellow Literoticans. I suppose this type of introspection is a sign of how much people care about this BB - "These idiots are screwing up MY board again!!!"
Something to think about: A thread is not good because YOU think it is good, a thread is good because many think it is. No one person can regulate this board. It's here for everyone's enjoyment, not just yours. Be tolerant. Or don't! But don't try to tell people what to do here.

I agree each of us has our own definition of what makes a good thread. And I know I am new here but, some days it's the fluff that I read and go for because I've had a bad day at work and I just need to read something that makes me smile or laugh! So let freedom ring!

 

[Whispersecret]

Hmmm...looks like Siren hit a little to close to home for some...

I know this is harsh but folks come on. If anyone disagrees or has an opinion that seems negative...major flaming and jumping on that person occurs from others or the thread poster because he/she didnt get validated for a life style, a thougbt or action.

Yes, I've noticed this too. Someone posted a thread a while ago asking if they were slutty. They went on to describe what seemed to me to be slutty behavior. However, I posted something to the effect of, "You probably don't want me to tell you my opinion." After that, the thread was comprised of various forms of: "You go, girl!" "Do what you want if it makes you feel good and doesn't hurt anyone." "If people think you're slutty, that's THEIR problem." Etc. I find it hard to believe that I was the only person who read that thread that thought the girl was acting like a slut. (Oh, and don't go into that whole double standard rigamarole, that's not the point.) But no one said anything resembling non-validation.

Perhaps the problem is that it's difficult to word a dissenting opinion without coming across as pompous or judgmental. Plus, whether people want to believe it or not, everyone cares what other people think of them. It's human nature. If you say something negative, you run the risk of being disliked.

While I believe in that saying, "If you don't have anything nice to say..." you can still disagree without being mean. And to the detriment of the board, I think that disagreement is steadily being exterminated. People are mistaking disagreement for slams.

Siren, you forgot the "Geez, it's ten-thirty at night and I'm bored as hell. Where is everybody?" threads. I'm as addicted to this BB as the next person, but some of us need to show a little restraint. When you post on fluff threads, it only encourages more fluff.

Was the neener neener thread in response to this one? <laughs> I was wondering what that was about. I'm ever so impressed with the maturity of that response.

This thread isn't asking for any type of validation at all. She's stating an opinion, and I think she's just as interested in the dissenting responses, as long as they're well-thought out. I know I'm inviting a rant here, but...oh never mind. Let's just say that there are some threads (and some people, for that matter) that SCREAM for validation, and this thread just isn't one of them.

Addendum: I just read Mustang Sally's response and had to add something. I don't think this is about one person trying to regulate the board. It's about pointing out an imbalance. "Everything in moderation," is a good tenet. When the board becomes too flirty/argumentative/fluffy, sometimes we all just need a friendly reminder to lay off a little.


[Edited by whispersecret on 10-08-2000 at 10:26 PM]

 

[Silverlily]

Note to self - never use the word fluff again.

Can't bring myself to do a validation thread, just a post.

 

[Mustang Sally]

Laissez-faire

Originally posted by whispersecret:
Addendum: I just read Mustang Sally's response and had to add something. I don't think this is about one person trying to regulate the board. It's about pointing out an imbalance. "Everything in moderation," is a good tenet. When the board becomes too flirty/argumentative/fluffy, sometimes we all just need a friendly reminder to lay off a little.

That sounds like regulation to me. Who's to say when there's an imbalance? Who's to say it needs to be corrected? I believe in a laissez-faire approach. If an "imbalance" develops and doesn't correct itself, it means that's what more people want.

As long as you're not hurting anyone, post whatever you damn-well like.

Period.

[Edited by Mustang Sally on 10-08-2000 at 10:49 PM]

 

[Siren]

Amen Whispersecret........

 

[Whispersecret]

Shit. I had this great post written and it got gobbled up. Damn.

 

[Never]

Everything is strange,
everything wild.

Call me a fool cause I know I'm not.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
By the bi, you're all WRONG. Wait, no, you're all RIGHT.
Wait, no, damn..

 

[Siren]

Well anyway ........

 

[GuyJD]

Re: Well anyway ......../DAMN SKIPPY

I just thought it was a point to be made.
But as always, the Literoticans will do as
they please, jump on those they dont agree
with and ignore using any self restraint.

SIREN
_________________________________________________
~~~CARRY ON LITEROTICANS...~~~

SIREN makes her point well. I have been on Literotica for a little over a year and I can remember seeing other Literoticans "hogging" a thread on so many occasions. While reviewing the Author Hangout Threads, I began reading a post in reference to story submission. Before you know it, the thread was bumbarded with posts that were commenting on Laurel's trip to Vegas. If one wants to comment on something that has nothing to do with the thread, they are totally welcomed to create a thread of their own. But I'm sure that this will be a topic that will be disagreed upon and I will soon be burned at the Literotica stake.
But here's a little diddly to remember: "DON'T HATE THE PLAYER, HATE THE GAME."

 

[Mustang Sally]

Re: Amen Whispersecret........

Mustang Sally, you are entitled to your opinion.
I am not trying to regulate the board, as if it
could be and the people posting could ever be
regulated hahahaha....
There is room for everyone and every type of thread.
Just not to the excess where others are wiped out.
You can think that is regulating the board, but when
you state that the board will regulate itself, isnt
that what this thread is doing? And as you will notice
I am not alone in this opinion so obviously I am not
the ONE regulating, many feel this way but say nothing
because the opinion gets 'lost' in the argument to shut
up and leave us alone to play.

Well that was rather condescending. Thank you for entitling me to my opinion. I wasn't attacking you, or jumping all over you, and I didn't "shoot the messenger." Also, I made a point of saying my comments weren't directed specifically at you. Getting kinda defensive there, aren't you? If I used strong words, it was because everyone was agreeing with you and I wanted my opinion to be understood. That's all it was. My opinion. I didn't expect anybody to agree with me.

*rolling eyes... Oh well, sometimes it doesn't pay
to speak up and say your piece about something. It's better just to agree with everyone else.

~Sally