Do The Topics Seem to be More Boring These Days?

Abe Sargent · 04-08-2004, 01:33 PM

I keep browsing FOFC every few hours, but hthe topics just seem more and more boring. Another political thread, ho hum. Something giant found in Zimbabwe and we call it colossal, ho hum. IWS #666, ho hum. Am I the only one who feels this way? We need to shake this place up a bit.

-Anxiety

Marmel · 04-08-2004, 01:34 PM

This topic is not helping things at all.

Young Drachma · 04-08-2004, 01:36 PM

I think during the work day, people have a different mindset and it shows with the posts. I know that later in the day, the posts seem to have more edge, are funnier and its a more enjoyable place. But that's just me. I don't necessarily think its less interesting here now than it was before - like we're "losing" something.

::Shrug::

Senator · 04-08-2004, 01:38 PM

Maybe the "Second" Golden Age has passed.

The FOFC "Ice Age" has arrived.

F Dean Houston.

rkmsuf · 04-08-2004, 01:38 PM

don't use a potty mouth whatever you do and for gosh sakes stay on topic or it's deletesville...

B & B · 04-08-2004, 01:48 PM

and for heaven's sake, no links to ouchy the clown

Desnudo · 04-08-2004, 02:03 PM

Yawn.

CraigSca · 04-08-2004, 02:24 PM

Actually, I think everyone's trying too hard to be clever and witty (cocky and funny?). A thread is created and you can almost predict what the first 10 responses will be. Not unlike scripting the first 10 or so plays of a football game...

stevew · 04-08-2004, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

don't use a potty mouth whatever you do and for gosh sakes stay on topic or it's deletesville...

Damn straight.

Kodos · 04-08-2004, 02:29 PM

I think we should all agree to disband for 6 months to get our creative juices flowing and our enthusiasm back. We should go to other forums and learn the way of the Jedi posters there, and come back stronger than we can possibly imagine.

rkmsuf · 04-08-2004, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxiety

I keep browsing FOFC every few hours, but hthe topics just seem more and more boring. Another political thread, ho hum. Something giant found in Zimbabwe and we call it colossal, ho hum. IWS #666, ho hum. Am I the only one who feels this way? We need to shake this place up a bit.

-Anxiety

Dude you've posted "PEOPLE LOST POSTS" about 500 times...

Kodos · 04-08-2004, 02:39 PM

That's because they did lose posts.

rkmsuf · 04-08-2004, 02:40 PM

ahh...

Eaglesfan27 · 04-08-2004, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

I think we should all agree to disband for 6 months to get our creative juices flowing and our enthusiasm back. We should go to other forums and learn the way of the Jedi posters there, and come back stronger than we can possibly imagine.

All the better to fight the Dark Jedi here.

Buccaneer · 04-08-2004, 07:35 PM

Seriously, I think tempers, potty-mouths and bad moods are up because 1) it is the start of the election season and 2) we only hear (or only choose to hear) of the bad stuff coming out of Iraq or out of any international, national or local going-ons. It gets depressing hearing all of the negativism, esp. when Easter is approaching and there is still many good things to focus on.

Pumpy Tudors · 04-08-2004, 07:41 PM

That must explain why my temper's been in check, I haven't been a potty-mouth (much), and my good mood... I don't follow "news" stories! Yippie!

cthomer5000 · 04-08-2004, 08:09 PM

I think it's all personal. There have been weeks where i've found nothing of interest here, and other weeks where i feel like i'm interested in every topic on the front page. I think different types and qualities of threads just go in and out like the tide.

rkmsuf · 04-12-2004, 02:35 PM

What we need are more threads about private parts and ants. Cowbell be damned; ants are where it's at...

Ksyrup · 04-12-2004, 02:38 PM

The pieces of the puzzle are coming together now...

rkmsuf · 04-12-2004, 02:39 PM

Of course the answer is to get more ball bearings...

kcchief19 · 04-12-2004, 02:40 PM

I'm reminded of the episode of The Simpsons when Skinner and Krabappel were in the standoff with the police and wanted to take their case to the people -- and Chalmers said, "Who do you want to talk to first -- the guy in the bumble suit or the guy with the bone in his hair?"

Do we really need a "How Long to Call?" or a Bragadociousssss meltdown to "spice" things up around here?

Fidatelo · 04-12-2004, 02:43 PM

I hope Anxiety never decides to 'spice things up' around here ever again.

Maple Leafs · 04-12-2004, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigSca

Actually, I think everyone's trying too hard to be clever and witty (cocky and funny?). A thread is created and you can almost predict what the first 10 responses will be. Not unlike scripting the first 10 or so plays of a football game...

I think this may be one of my favorite FOFC posts of all time.

Subby · 04-12-2004, 02:46 PM

How can someone use two hands and NOT be elephantine???!!??

Sorry...that was the post-post traumatic stress disorder talking.

Ksyrup · 04-12-2004, 02:46 PM

If ever a topic was ready-made for a spoof, the ants n' socks topic is it. Come on, someone do a clever spoof confessing to a murder or something.

WSUCougar · 04-13-2004, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxiety

I keep browsing FOFC every few hours, but hthe topics just seem more and more boring. Another political thread, ho hum. Something giant found in Zimbabwe and we call it colossal, ho hum. IWS #666, ho hum. Am I the only one who feels this way? We need to shake this place up a bit.

-Anxiety

Happy now?

GoldenEagle · 04-13-2004, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Happy now?

I saw this one coming

Franklinnoble · 04-13-2004, 02:30 PM

Well, this explains the ant-in-the-sock story...

04-08-2004, 01:34 PM	#2
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	This topic is not helping things at all. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

04-08-2004, 01:38 PM	#4
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Maybe the "Second" Golden Age has passed. The FOFC "Ice Age" has arrived. F Dean Houston. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

04-08-2004, 01:38 PM	#5
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	don't use a potty mouth whatever you do and for gosh sakes stay on topic or it's deletesville... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-08-2004, 02:40 PM	#13
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	ahh... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-08-2004, 07:41 PM	#16
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	That must explain why my temper's been in check, I haven't been a potty-mouth (much), and my good mood... I don't follow "news" stories! Yippie! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

04-08-2004, 01:36 PM	#3
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I think during the work day, people have a different mindset and it shows with the posts. I know that later in the day, the posts seem to have more edge, are funnier and its a more enjoyable place. But that's just me. I don't necessarily think its less interesting here now than it was before - like we're "losing" something. ::Shrug::

04-08-2004, 01:48 PM	#6
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	and for heaven's sake, no links to ouchy the clown __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

04-08-2004, 02:03 PM	#7
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Yawn.

04-08-2004, 02:24 PM	#8
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Actually, I think everyone's trying too hard to be clever and witty (cocky and funny?). A thread is created and you can almost predict what the first 10 responses will be. Not unlike scripting the first 10 or so plays of a football game...

04-08-2004, 02:29 PM	#10
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I think we should all agree to disband for 6 months to get our creative juices flowing and our enthusiasm back. We should go to other forums and learn the way of the Jedi posters there, and come back stronger than we can possibly imagine.

04-08-2004, 02:39 PM	#12
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	That's because they did lose posts.

04-08-2004, 07:35 PM	#15
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Seriously, I think tempers, potty-mouths and bad moods are up because 1) it is the start of the election season and 2) we only hear (or only choose to hear) of the bad stuff coming out of Iraq or out of any international, national or local going-ons. It gets depressing hearing all of the negativism, esp. when Easter is approaching and there is still many good things to focus on.

04-12-2004, 02:35 PM	#18
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	What we need are more threads about private parts and ants. Cowbell be damned; ants are where it's at... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-12-2004, 02:38 PM	#19
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	The pieces of the puzzle are coming together now... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-12-2004, 02:39 PM	#20
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Of course the answer is to get more ball bearings... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-12-2004, 02:40 PM	#21
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	I'm reminded of the episode of The Simpsons when Skinner and Krabappel were in the standoff with the police and wanted to take their case to the people -- and Chalmers said, "Who do you want to talk to first -- the guy in the bumble suit or the guy with the bone in his hair?" Do we really need a "How Long to Call?" or a Bragadociousssss meltdown to "spice" things up around here?

04-12-2004, 02:43 PM	#22
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I hope Anxiety never decides to 'spice things up' around here ever again. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

04-12-2004, 02:46 PM	#24
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	How can someone use two hands and NOT be elephantine???!!?? Sorry...that was the post-post traumatic stress disorder talking.

04-13-2004, 02:30 PM	#28
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Well, this explains the ant-in-the-sock story...

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