NSG Banal?
Curious Inquiry
31-10-2006, 04:11
Have I changed or has NSG? I used to be able to spend a couple hours at least lurking, sometimes many more engaged in witty banter. Now, I rarely bother to open the threads. :(
Infinite Revolution
31-10-2006, 04:12
Have I changed or has NSG? I used to be able to spend a couple hours at least lurking, sometimes many more engaged in witty banter. Now, I rarely bother to open the threads. :(
tonight seems to be a slow night. probably cuz it's monday or something *shrugs*
United Uniformity
31-10-2006, 04:13
Have I changed or has NSG? I used to be able to spend a couple hours at least lurking, sometimes many more engaged in witty banter. Now, I rarely bother to open the threads. :(
I supose like anything NSG has its highs and its lows, and also you need to be in the right frame of mind for it, sometimes you just don't feel like it or nothing seems to jump out at you.
Ladamesansmerci
31-10-2006, 04:44
Have I changed or has NSG? I used to be able to spend a couple hours at least lurking, sometimes many more engaged in witty banter. Now, I rarely bother to open the threads. :(
Yeah, I've been finding the same things too. NS is such a bore now compared to before. *nostalgic sigh*
Yeah, I've been finding the same things too. NS is such a bore now compared to before. *nostalgic sigh*
Wow! It's great to see you on here. :fluffle:
It's been going downhill, IMO, for about a year now. Used to be such fun...great social and random-stuff threads mixed with some light-hearted discussion and some serious debate.
Seems now that we've dropped the 'fun' threads and the serious debate, and we've ended up with a morass of light-hearted discussion.
Like someone else said, tonight is a slow night.
It's been going downhill, IMO, for about a year now. Used to be such fun...great social and random-stuff threads mixed with some light-hearted discussion and some serious debate.
Seems now that we've dropped the 'fun' threads and the serious debate, and we've ended up with a morass of light-hearted discussion.
Well, I WAS here last year (as Victonia, but I just never posted) and I can agree with you. Nowadays, it's only political discussions.
Wilgrove
31-10-2006, 06:23
Hmmm, maybe we should bring the fun discussion back!
It isn't you or the boards. It's just a new homework year, so everyone's busy doing something else.
I think.
Hmmm, maybe we should bring the fun discussion back!
Yeah, I wondered about that...it seems all of the RP threads have died out. It's a shame too, since they attracted people to the board and gave them a place to chill between debates.
Harlesburg
31-10-2006, 06:29
Have I changed or has NSG? I used to be able to spend a couple hours at least lurking, sometimes many more engaged in witty banter. Now, I rarely bother to open the threads. :(
Yes you are correct.
Even Lunatic Goofballs isn't as funny.:eek:
Personally i blame Gabbly.
Terrorist Cakes
31-10-2006, 06:30
NSG can be hit or miss, sometimes. Some days I love it, and some days I can't even find one decent thread. But it's always been like that for me, so no change.
The problem is Keivan Prussia quit. That or the stoppage of Chuck Norris jokes.
Kreitzmoorland
31-10-2006, 07:45
Stop being lame. Complaining about NSG not being the same is as old as NSG itself. Most of you in this thread have been here for less than a year and look at you whining like insufferable fossils.
People come and go, trends come and go, your own level of patience and mood change. But NSG is more or less the same as it was 2 years ago when I got here, and if you don't like it, either come up with a great thread, make some new friends, liven up the board with your brilliance, or otherwise, you'd only be the millionth person to leave.
Stop being lame.
I'll be as lame as I like thank you all the same.
Complaining about NSG not being the same is as old as NSG itself.
Right, so probably then about as old as complaining about people complaining about NSG not being same....guess that makes us all traditionalists.:rolleyes:
Most of you in this thread have been here for less than a year and look at you whining like insufferable fossils.
Or at least have been here posting with the particular nation they posted in this thread....other nations they may have posted with however.....
People come and go, trends come and go, your own level of patience and mood change.
Wow, such revelation, maybe you should become a prophit Mr Holier Than Thou....
But NSG is more or less the same as it was 2 years ago when I got here,
Ahh, finally the point of your post "look everyone 2 whole years"...."oh we bow to your awesomeness of awesome one"....:rolleyes:
and if you don't like it, either come up with a great thread, make some new friends, liven up the board with your brilliance, or otherwise, you'd only be the millionth person to leave.
How about if you dont like someone else's thread you mind your own business....so far as I can tell people have every right to complain that 'it's not the same', if you join them or repremand them, then you're on a level with them, so give up the holier than thou crap, it stopped being true (if it ever was) the moment you posted your 'you are all teh suxor lamers, I been here longer than you all nah nah nah' bollocks.
(And yes I certainly am as lame as anyone else in this thread, the thread is in NSG, it goes without saying that anyone in a position to read or post on it is an NSG forum member....in other words lame as....)
ChymidiaPi
31-10-2006, 09:07
I dunno, I agree with the second poster. It hasbeen going down, I used to find this great place to be, I just came back and its pretty meh.
Boonytopia
31-10-2006, 09:38
The problem is Keivan Prussia quit. That or the stoppage of Chuck Norris jokes.
He didn't quit, he's The Potato Factory now.
Pledgeria
31-10-2006, 09:39
It's been going downhill, IMO, for about a year now. Used to be such fun...great social and random-stuff threads mixed with some light-hearted discussion and some serious debate.
Seems now that we've dropped the 'fun' threads and the serious debate, and we've ended up with a morass of light-hearted discussion.
Well, the fun threads seem to either die out within minutes or get shunted to spam right away. The political discussions almost always wind up with someone calling someone on the other side of the discussion a troll. As an example, I got called a troll because I pointed out that the person I was conversing with didn't defend his point wth evidence, but only repeated the claim. (linky 1 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11864447&postcount=154) and linky 2 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11864452&postcount=155)) So, I give up the political discussions. It's one thing to be called a troll when I know I'm not, but it gets annoying after a while to see it thrown around as a weapon to end debate without discussion.
All that seems to remain is mid-level fluff.
Harlesburg
31-10-2006, 09:53
The problem is Keivan Prussia quit. That or the stoppage of Chuck Norris jokes.
here is a good Chuck Norris joke...
Chuck Norris!
Colerica
31-10-2006, 09:54
That's because the forum suffers from an extreme lack of me, a terrible condition that I'm doing my best to counteract for everyone's benefit. ;)
// hooray, now Zoidberg is the popular one! //
Harlesburg
31-10-2006, 09:55
He didn't quit, he's The Potato Factory now.
He is still nothing to me.http://209.85.12.227/html/emoticons/sleep.gif
HotRodia
31-10-2006, 10:01
Have I changed or has NSG? I used to be able to spend a couple hours at least lurking, sometimes many more engaged in witty banter. Now, I rarely bother to open the threads. :(
It's probably a bit of both. NSG is sometimes terribly banal, and sometimes it's great and we're just not in the mood for it.
As far as things changing, well some things have actually changed about the forum over the years, but for the most part it's the same old crap being produced under different names and sometimes even by different people.
Harlesburg
31-10-2006, 10:05
That's because the forum suffers from an extreme lack of me, a terrible condition that I'm doing my best to counteract for everyone's benefit. ;)
// hooray, now Zoidberg is the popular one! //
*Can't be arsed making the noise*
*Scuttles along thread*
Colerica
31-10-2006, 10:06
*Can't be arsed making the noise*
*Scuttles along thread*
I am but a simple hardshelled whooping terrier. *whoop, whoop, whoop*
HotRodia
31-10-2006, 10:10
Are y'all trying to get this moved to Spam?
General has its ups and downs... It's just that it's a bit down right now. It'll probably pass.
But I'm wondering: What were the really great threads? Has it been so long since they were around that they could be repeated / reproduced? (And I'm not talking about grave-digging, but trying again :) )
And does anybody have a good idea for a fun thread? Or a mediocre one, that might need a bit of tweeking to be perfect? Anyone? Ideas? Here?
What makes a good thread a good thread?
Boonytopia
31-10-2006, 11:06
He is still nothing to me.http://209.85.12.227/html/emoticons/sleep.gif
Yeah, he's a bit of a pain in the arse.
On another note, the OP said b-anal. Heeheeheeheehee...:p
HotRodia
31-10-2006, 11:06
General has its ups and downs... It's just that it's a bit down right now. It'll probably pass.
Doubtlessly. It always has before.
What makes a good thread a good thread?
Depends on what you're looking for, and perhaps what kind of mood you're in.
If I'm in a contemplative mood, threads dealing with epistemology, ethics, political theory, or the applicability of certain legal principles are generally best.
If I'm in a carefree mood, discussions about great foods and how to cook them, what kind of drinks are preferred, and other personal preferences are ideal.
Harlesburg
31-10-2006, 11:10
Are y'all trying to get this moved to Spam?
Myself not at all.
Gravlen maybe.
Yeah, he's a bit of a pain in the arse.
On another note, the OP said b-anal. Heeheeheeheehee...:p
Is he ever.:p
there are way too many Douchebags on nowadays and not enough of the kickarse '04 nations.
Boonytopia
31-10-2006, 11:18
Myself not at all.
Gravlen maybe.
Is he ever.:p
there are way too many Douchebags on nowadays and not enough of the kickarse '04 nations.
Hey, I resent that! :p
I like threads that make me think about (and question) my beliefs & why I hold them, but I usually find that by the time I get to them, they've degenrated into 20+ page flame fests. I gets quite frustrating sometimes.
I also like the humourous ones too.
Doubtlessly. It always has before.
Indeed. Patience, inspiration and creativity is adviced :)
Depends on what you're looking for, and perhaps what kind of mood you're in.
If I'm in a contemplative mood, threads dealing with epistemology, ethics, political theory, or the applicability of certain legal principles are generally best.
If I'm in a carefree mood, discussions about great foods and how to cook them, what kind of drinks are preferred, and other personal preferences are ideal.
Right now I'm craving a good care-free thread. But I can't come up with a good one myself, so I'm in a holding pattern, waiting for the next HDYDI (pre-spam) thread.
Myself not at all.
Gravlen maybe.
:eek:
Lies and mind-reading slander! ...uh, yeah...
The blessed Chris
31-10-2006, 15:19
It has really. But then, sod all of any interest, beyond Bush/Iraq/Islam bashing, is able to be posted.
I V Stalin
31-10-2006, 15:31
It might not be so good as it used to be, but...you're all still here. So it can't be that bad.
The blessed Chris
31-10-2006, 15:31
It might not be so good, but...you're all still here. So it can't be that bad.
Why thank you;)
I V Stalin
31-10-2006, 15:32
Why thank you;)
Indeed. :rolleyes: :p
Curious Inquiry
31-10-2006, 19:11
Stop being lame. Complaining about NSG not being the same is as old as NSG itself. Most of you in this thread have been here for less than a year and look at you whining like insufferable fossils.
People come and go, trends come and go, your own level of patience and mood change. But NSG is more or less the same as it was 2 years ago when I got here, and if you don't like it, either come up with a great thread, make some new friends, liven up the board with your brilliance, or otherwise, you'd only be the millionth person to leave.
I'll take that as a "NSG is the same, you've changed." :p
IL Ruffino
31-10-2006, 19:17
I try.. :(
Liven it up! Unfortunately, I don't know any good English language jokes - only the old ones. but oh well:
'I wish my grass was emo so it'd cut itself'
'And the Lord said unto John, come forth, and recieve eternal life. But John came fifth and won a toaster!'
Last words of Queen Mary - 'There is one thing that i have not done, that I should like to have done. that its to jump over a fence.
It's been going downhill, IMO, for about a year now. Used to be such fun...great social and random-stuff threads mixed with some light-hearted discussion and some serious debate.
Seems now that we've dropped the 'fun' threads and the serious debate, and we've ended up with a morass of light-hearted discussion.
that's because the fun threads get reported as "Spam" and the mods move it.
Harlesburg
01-11-2006, 07:07
that's because the fun threads get reported as "Spam" and the mods move it.
It really got kicked into gear last year didn't it?:(
Mods should chilax.
Harlesburg
02-11-2006, 10:09
Hey, I resent that! :p
I like threads that make me think about (and question) my beliefs & why I hold them, but I usually find that by the time I get to them, they've degenrated into 20+ page flame fests. I gets quite frustrating sometimes.
I also like the humourous ones too.
I wouldn't call you a Douchebag...
HotRodia
02-11-2006, 10:34
that's because the fun threads get reported as "Spam" and the mods move it.
Ironically, I vocally disagreed with that decision to define the social threads as spam, and now I get to enforce it. Funny how things work.
Similization
02-11-2006, 11:11
Ironically, I vocally disagreed with that decision to define the social threads as spam, and now I get to enforce it. Funny how things work.Hmmm... Can't you mod the mods?
HotRodia for Global Mod!!
Monkeypimp
02-11-2006, 11:14
Ironically, I vocally disagreed with that decision to define the social threads as spam, and now I get to enforce it. Funny how things work.
It showed how desperate they were when they picked another one of us to do it. What happened to picking RPers I've never heard of with 1000 posts to be mod? Or did they drop Tsar? I haven't seen them in months..
HotRodia
02-11-2006, 11:15
Hmmm... Can't you mod the mods?
HotRodia for Global Mod!!
No, I really can't.
And please, let's not start that. I really don't want or need the responsibility of being a Global Mod. :(
Harlesburg
02-11-2006, 11:26
Ironically, I vocally disagreed with that decision to define the social threads as spam, and now I get to enforce it. Funny how things work.
You don't 'have' to enforce it.;)
If you look the other way or turn a blind eye you cn't be blamed.:)
*Gives HotRodia a good buff and shine*
Harlesburg
02-11-2006, 11:27
It showed how desperate they were when they picked another one of us to do it. What happened to picking RPers I've never heard of with 1000 posts to be mod? Or did they drop Tsar? I haven't seen them in months..
Neither.
I'm still waiting for Sarzonia to be modded...
HotRodia
02-11-2006, 11:41
It showed how desperate they were when they picked another one of us to do it.
:confused: Another one of who?
What happened to picking RPers I've never heard of with 1000 posts to be mod? Or did they drop Tsar? I haven't seen them in months..
Tsar is around, and he Mods occasionally.
Monkeypimp
02-11-2006, 11:42
:confused: Another one of who?
teh Krazy generalite krew.
HotRodia
02-11-2006, 11:46
teh Krazy generalite krew.
Oh. I think that makes them smart, not desperate. ;)
After all, they selected Sirocco and Kat from teh Krazy generalite krew too.
Dryks Legacy
02-11-2006, 13:04
tonight seems to be a slow night. probably cuz it's monday or something *shrugs*
Every night is slow with a bad connection (which I no longer have w00t!!)
The problem is Keivan Prussia quit. That or the stoppage of Chuck Norris jokes.
I haven't seen much good Russian Reversal lately either :(
that's because the fun threads get reported as "Spam" and the mods move it.
Maybe we should follow them?
Texan Hotrodders
02-11-2006, 13:13
Maybe we should follow them?
That's what I do. When a thread I like gets moved to Spam, I just post in it there.
Harlesburg
03-11-2006, 11:15
Every night is slow with a bad connection (which I no longer have w00t!!)
I haven't seen much good Russian Reversal lately either :(
Maybe we should follow them?
Once they hit spam they are no longer relevant.
Some are but the n00bs pretty much rape them.
Steel and Fire is nuts! (http://nstracker.retrogade.com/index.php?nation=steel_and_fire&nation2=Harlesburg&nation3=&nation4=&nation5=&nation6=)
Boonytopia
03-11-2006, 11:46
Once they hit spam they are no longer relevant.
Some are but the n00bs pretty much rape them.
Steel and Fire is nuts! (http://nstracker.retrogade.com/index.php?nation=steel_and_fire&nation2=Harlesburg&nation3=&nation4=&nation5=&nation6=)
I really don't like that yellowy/beige colour of the spam forum, it's odd. It is good for seeing hidden messages though.
Harlesburg
03-11-2006, 11:56
I really don't like that yellowy/beige colour of the spam forum, it's odd. It is good for seeing hidden messages though.
Yeah, i found a decent colour in the options to post hidden messages again but it aint the best, i haven't been arsed looking for a proper colour code for the spam forum though.
NS General is where it's at, anyways...
Big Jim P
03-11-2006, 13:22
NSG is about the same as always. Some days good, some days not. Its been that way for as long as I've been here.
I do miss the social threads soemtimes, but I never spent a lot of time in them anyway.
Dryks Legacy
03-11-2006, 13:25
I really don't like that yellowy/beige colour of the spam forum, it's odd. It is good for seeing hidden messages though.
Isn't that just the standard Jolt Forums format?
Boonytopia
03-11-2006, 13:27
Isn't that just the standard Jolt Forums format?
It may well be, but it's still an unpleasant colour.
Harlesburg
04-11-2006, 09:34
Isn't that just the standard Jolt Forums format?
It used to be black or purple or something, i liked it more then; unless that was just going into 'Poster's Profiles', anyways...