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I was wondering does anyone here have or had a favorite thread on NSG? Or maybe just a particular kind of thread. Whether it was a debate thread, a game thread, or just a general thread about video games....talk about it here!

And at the same time, what is your least favorite thread(s). You know the one thread you wish would just die out but it just keeps on going...

As for myself, I miss the photography thread a lot, it was one of my favorites. Granted I could still probably pull it up and resurrect it, but it just doesn't have the thunder it once had. I also enjoyed the motivational poster thread that went back a year or two ago. Seemed to last forever, and it was always good for a laugh or two.

As for threads I don't like, I don't have any particular threads that I can't stand I just wanted this thread to be open for both sides of the discussion.

Also I am bored, and thought this would be fun for some if not all.

I like the threads where smart people say stuff. By "smart people" I mean "people who know something New Limacon doesn't," and by "say stuff" I mean "teach New Limacon something he didn't know." Legal threads with The Cat-Tribe (or is it Tribes?), economic threads with Neu Leonstein, and philosophy threads with Soheran are always interesting.

I dislike threads that lend themselves to devolution into spam. Spam's fun if you're participating, but it can be a drag to read three pages of it looking for something worthwhile. I can't think of any off the top of my head, and if I could, I would still pretend I couldn't.

I dislike threads that lend themselves to devolution into spam. Spam's fun if you're participating, but it can be a drag to read three pages of it looking for something worthwhile. I can't think of any off the top of my head, and if I could, I would still pretend I couldn't.

You must HATE my threads.

Anyway, on topic: I like the threads that invite fun discussions, whether intelligent or just mundane; I also like taking a boring thread and trying to find ways to add fun to them.

I don't like the kind that break down into bitter arguments between two people, who are usually both wrong...

You must HATE my threads.

Anyway, on topic: I like the threads that invite fun discussions, whether intelligent or just mundane; I also like taking a boring thread and trying to
find ways to add fun to them.


It's the only way to keep those Israel/Hamas threads entertaining sometimes.



I don't like the kind that break down into bitter arguments between two people, who are usually both wrong...

Yeah I don't like those angry debate/argument threads either. They get boring and repetitive fast.

I like the fun, light hearted threads, or the threads about every day life, video games, or about religion. I also like the thread that starts out with SPAM, because it's such a nice clean thread that you can steer in your own direction. Also, think of it as a game, how many post can you get int before the mod locks it?

The only threads I get tired of, are threads that have the same boring topic, with the same boring arguments, with the same boring outcome.

I like religious debate threads

Also, think of it as a game, how many post can you get int before the mod locks it?



Wilgrove, we need to have a little talk ...

Wilgrove, we need to have a little talk ...

Umm...hey look, a cute kitten!

http://static.flickr.com/30/53742137_e59a6881b3.jpg

*runs away*

Umm...hey look, a cute kitten!

http://static.flickr.com/30/53742137_e59a6881b3.jpg

*runs away*

dammit, fooled again by the kitten.

Here's mine. I REALLY hate it where there's a boring thread thats been going on for ages, so I jump in and make what is quite clearly a ludicrous parody post (involving key phrases such as 'you make the terrorists win' or 'why do you hate freedom) and yet people take them seriously, sometimes addressing them point-by-point, asking for sources, or just occasionally going a wee bit mental and flaming. If its the former, I sometimes play along for a while, if its the latter I back off and explain I was joking (usually then accused of flamebaiting or trolling, despite the only offensiveness in my post being that it was silly, there's never any real offensiveness in there). Seriously. Chill. Where people are entrenched in their little ideological enclaves, repeating themselves again and again over dozens of pages continually spewing out nonsense ideological buzzwords, they need, no, they CRAVE mockery to highlight the pointlessness of what they're doing. In a sense, I am but their mental health doctor, prescribing them their much-needed medicine. Like a lot of mental patients, they can refuse to take it and go all loopy at me. But that doesn't make me the baddie in this movie. Oh no. Not at all. I'm here to heal, y'know. :p

Pure pish blog posts along the lines of "look everything revolves around me because I'm diiiiifferent".

Sinuhue threads, Peechland threads, occasional Ruffy threads, WYTYG threads, Grave_n_idle threads (whenever he gets around to it), Sarkhaan threads, Desperate Measures threads, JesusSaves threads, TheRedArrow threads, Lunatic Golfballs threads, Browncoat threads, and a few other threads.

Nothing in general. If I don't like something, nobody forces me to look at it. In reality, the only good thing about any internet forum with no specific topic is high traffic. You can say people post too much mindless spam and use it as their personal chat space for any brainfart that comes their way, but that's not really worse than an empty place that gets 1 post per week. You could say that mods are stuffy/stupid/pointless/lame/asinine/useless/contradictory/clueless who allow spam as long as it's not the OP, but that's not really worse than visiting the internet's official spam convention. You could say the users are morons/mean/boring, but you could very well be projecting. :D

Threads I post in.

Hey! Look, this one wins!

Sinuhue threads, Peechland threads, occasional Ruffy threads, WYTYG threads, Grave_n_idle threads (whenever he gets around to it), Sarkhaan threads, Desperate Measures threads, JesusSaves threads, TheRedArrow threads, Lunatic Golfballs threads, Browncoat threads, and a few other threads.

Whatever happened to peechland?

I have a new favorite btw, any thread that involves Liberty Prime.

I have a new favorite btw, any thread that involves Liberty Prime.

Liberty Prime? Why?

Liberty Prime? Why?

I would like to know that too.

Liberty Prime? Why?

I would like to know that too.

Whats not great about giant communist hating robots armed to the teeth with lasers, machine guns, and missiles that spouts out catch phrases like "Chances of a Red Chinese victory: 0%"?

Whats not great about giant communist hating robots armed to the teeth with lasers, machine guns, and missiles that spouts out catch phrases like "Chances of a Red Chinese victory: 0%"?

Damn I gotta get to ''Take It Back!''

Whats not great about giant communist hating robots armed to the teeth with lasers, machine guns, and missiles that spouts out catch phrases like "Chances of a Red Chinese victory: 0%"?

okay you do have a point there.

I like any thread that I can work in a reference to testicles. *nod*

I like any thread that I can work in a reference to testicles. *nod*
that's every thread innit?

Usually the one that make the hair on the back of your neck stick up.

Topics:

Religion - I don't know why it just sets me off
Prop 8 or anything having to do with marriage
US Constitution - This is the one that most often pisses off everyone. By the way we have some posters here who are extremely knowledgeable of the law. Kudos to them
Irreverent - Which pop culture characters are gay?

My favourites are probably the threads which, while started by angry, super-serious conspiratorial nincompoops, derail into parody by page three and usually get canned by page five. It's a short run but it's usually worth it.

Irreverent - Which pop culture characters are gay?

Nothing personal. Lots of us think things like this are funny.

I like any thread that I can work in a reference to testicles. *nod*

used to do the same, but I used to work in a reference to a money shot.

I've always liked the crazy people.

They provide me with the most amusement. It's a shame they never stick around that long.

Got to say that guy with the moon ideas was cool, even if it was just because he managed to string along the whole forum three or four times and never give a straight answer. That takes some balls, that does.

Hell of an ego trip.

I've always liked the crazy people.

They provide me with the most amusement. It's a shame they never stick around that long.

Got to say that guy with the moon ideas was cool, even if it was just because he managed to string along the whole forum three or four times and never give a straight answer. That takes some balls, that does.

Hell of an ego trip.

ego trip threads always equal a good time on NSG.

ego trip threads always equal a good time on NSG.
Especially when you can poke fun at them.

Especially when you can poke fun at them.

Nothing better than kicking someone ego in the groin. At least that's how I feel.

that's every thread innit?

Well, even I have my limits.

Well, even I have my limits.

I never thought those words would come out of your mouth. :D

Well, even I have my limits.

No you don't.

I sort of expect to see you in the more playful threads as well, where puns may be involved.

But I guess sometimes you're not online...

I enjoy creationist and vegetarian threads, quite simply because they make me feel superior.

No you don't.

I sort of expect to see you in the more playful threads as well, where puns may be involved.

But I guess sometimes you're not online...

It's always more fun to use those puns in serious threads, especially the religious ones.

I never thought those words would come out of your mouth. :D

No you don't.

I sort of expect to see you in the more playful threads as well, where puns may be involved.

But I guess sometimes you're not online...

It's always more fun to use those puns in serious threads, especially the religious ones.

I go where I'm needed. *nod*

I go where I'm needed. *nod*

but aren't you needed everywhere?

but aren't you needed everywhere?

Once I figure out this human cloning thing, I will be. :D

Once I figure out this human cloning thing, I will be. :D

Let me know when you do that, then the ultimate spammer will have been created.

Once I figure out this human cloning thing, I will be. :D
And some sort of dealie to transfer your memories and thoughts to all your clones. Some sort of massed clone hive-mind.

I love political debate threads. They get my blood flowing.:D

I love political debate threads. They get my blood flowing.:D

I see...

I love political debate threads. They get my blood flowing.:D

They tend to give me a hard on on occasion.

And some sort of dealie to transfer your memories and thoughts to all your clones. Some sort of massed clone hive-mind.

It is well known that much of my goofballiness is genetic. *nod*

I've always liked the crazy people.

They provide me with the most amusement. It's a shame they never stick around that long.

Got to say that guy with the moon ideas was cool, even if it was just because he managed to string along the whole forum three or four times and never give a straight answer. That takes some balls, that does.

Hell of an ego trip.

Would you compare yourself to Rachminov?

I like threads about science, cars, robots, and other cool stuff. There needs to be more of that here.

I absolutely hate gun control threads, they're always the same. Always.

Sinuhue threads, Peechland threads, occasional Ruffy threads, WYTYG threads, Grave_n_idle threads (whenever he gets around to it), Sarkhaan threads, Desperate Measures threads, JesusSaves threads, TheRedArrow threads, Lunatic Golfballs threads, Browncoat threads, and a few other threads.

This, basically.

You don't get many GnI threads for your money, do you... like... two ever, or something, and another couple under pseudonyms, maybe.

I should do something about that.

Would you compare yourself to Rachminov?
Ummm... who?

My ignorance shines through once again...

Any of Hammurab's old threads, especially his OP in the one about homosexuals needing seperate gyms. Priceless.

This, basically.

You don't get many GnI threads for your money, do you... like... two ever, or something, and another couple under pseudonyms, maybe.

I should do something about that.

You really should get on that. You've made some great threads.

ah off the top of my head i enjoy;
LG's random threads (lighthearted mostly),
Wilgroves random ramblings (don't know why i suppose it's because he makes loooads of threads),
SaintB's threads, Call to power's threads, and on occasion the philosophy threads make an interesting read if i have time.

Dislike, Christianity threads (in general), threads with walls of text, threads choked full of spam (i don't mind a little but wading through pages of it can be time consuming), Obama threads/ Bush threads, terrorism threads. and maybe some others.

You can't have an NSG thread without spam. I believe there is a quota.

You really should get on that. You've made some great threads.

Crap. I guess I actually have to do it, now... :)

*bows*

Crap. I guess I actually have to do it, now... :)

*bows*

Do it now! [/arnold]

Crap. I guess I actually have to do it, now... :)

*bows*

and make it a good one!:eek::eek2: (why do we have two surprised smileys?)

Do it now! [/arnold]

Don't you hate it when people hold you to the things you said... ;)

and make it a good one!:eek::eek2: (why do we have two surprised smileys?)

Three really... you can still use the old tech

:o

Don't you hate it when people hold you to the things you said... ;)

always...:tongue:

Ummm... who?

My ignorance shines through once again...

That guy who's thread was about the moon theory said he was a great musician comparable to the classical musician Rachminov. Out of that, the mini NSG meme of "Would you compare yourself to Rachminov?" was born.

That guy who's thread was about the moon theory said he was a great musician comparable to the classical musician Rachminov. Out of that, the mini NSG meme of "Would you compare yourself to Rachminov?" was born.
Oh, right.

Can't say I remember that bit.

You can't have an NSG thread without spam. I believe there is a quota.

There is, it is I believe a ration of .331 for every wholesome post.

But I missed the last Union Meeting so I am not sure.

Whatever happened to peechland?
Life :(
I like any thread that I can work in a reference to testicles. *nod*
With enough effort, and a little creativity, you can work testicles into anything.

With enough effort, and a little creativity, you can work testicles into anything.

Nonsense, I can think of a lot of things I can't work testicles into.

Sinuhue threads, Peechland threads, occasional Ruffy threads, WYTYG threads, Grave_n_idle threads (whenever he gets around to it), Sarkhaan threads, Desperate Measures threads, JesusSaves threads, TheRedArrow threads, Lunatic Golfballs threads, Browncoat threads, and a few other threads.

This, basically.

You don't get many GnI threads for your money, do you... like... two ever, or something, and another couple under pseudonyms, maybe.

I should do something about that.
*sniffs*

I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!

[/Sally Field]

aaaaaanywho...I'm a fan of pretty much the same set of posters' threads

Nonsense, I can think of a lot of things I can't work testicles into.
you just aren't being creative enough.

You don't get many GnI threads for your money, do you... like... two ever, or something, and another couple under pseudonyms, maybe.
If you mean Straughn, well, it's cold up here right now, and Spike's been showing the Star Wars series a lot .... so i guess you could call him Straughn-taun.
To spin off a Skinny Puppy feat. Danny Carey song, i don't find him completely useless.
*shrugs*

you just aren't being creative enough.
And/or diligent enough!

*sniffs*

I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!

[/Sally Field]

aaaaaanywho...I'm a fan of pretty much the same set of posters' threads:fluffle:
Ya know, not much from LaDame lately. And certainly mention needs to go as well to Saint Jhannurab (current incarnation name withheld)

And/or diligent enough!
exactly. Sometimes it takes effort, sometimes creativity. Usually both.

exactly. Sometimes it takes effort, sometimes creativity. Usually both.And, in personal experience, a certain threshold of patience, stamina, and pain control.

My favorites? The ones I've written. Mostly because they're on topics near and dear to my heart, such as pro wrestling, good music and my family.

Least favorites? Those threads that seem to exist only start arguments. It usually starts off kind of like this: 'Hey, why are (name of group poster dislikes or disagrees with) always stealing babies and sacrificing them to the Devil? Does anybody know what's up with that?' And then somebody else chimes in with 'it's because they're stupid' or some other equally well-reasoned argument. Then somebody else says 'oh yeah, well your group does thus-and-so' and 38 pages later, nothing whatsoever has been resolved.

There is, it is I believe a ration of .331 for every wholesome post.

But I missed the last Union Meeting so I am not sure.

we have union meetings? I should stop drinking.

Life :(


That kept me out of here for the past two years.

:fluffle:
Ya know, not much from LaDame lately. And certainly mention needs to go as well to Saint Jhannurab (current incarnation name withheld)
You know, I feel touched that I am still remembered after all this time.

This thread rocks: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=587945

That's a hell of a thread bump there, Ladame. :p

I like, sex threads. (you knew that was coming, didn't you? :p ). I also like fun threads, like the paradise beach threads.

Dislike: debate threads. I'd lose before I even start talking. :p

That's a hell of a thread bump there, Ladame. :p

I like, sex threads. (you knew that was coming, didn't you? :p ). I also like fun threads, like the paradise beach threads.

Dislike: debate threads. I'd lose before I even start talking. :p
Ego searches do that, you know.

I like sex and fun, dislike debates. We have so much in common!

This thread rocks: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=587945
Was that aimed at me?

In other news, lollertastic thread.

Ego searches do that, you know.

I like sex and fun, dislike debates. We have so much in common!
It must be fate. :p

Was that aimed at me?

:mp5:

In other news, lollertastic thread.

So is this: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=587954

I tend to at least look at threads by Ruffy, Smunkee, Nanatsu, Intangelon and Heinleinites. But my love is for Sgt. Ghost of Hammurab with a Goatee.

So is this: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=587954

I missed this post, I thought it was going to be serious when I first saw it. I really should pay attention to the creator.

Threads I dislike are threads that talk about NSG. :p

:mp5:



So is this: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=587954
Is that poster still around? I want to congratulate her (for some reason I feel like it's a her.)

I tend to at least look at threads by Ruffy, Smunkee, Nanatsu, Intangelon and Heinleinites. But my love is for Sgt. Ghost of Hammurab with a Goatee.

That's because whatever Sgt. Toomey Ghost of Hammurab with a Jhahannam posts keeps you on the edge of your seat with hilarity. I love it when he posts. :p

That's because whatever Sgt. Toomey Ghost of Hammurab with a Jhahannam posts keeps you on the edge of your seat with hilarity. I love it when he posts. :p

Same, but I don't think Ghost of Ayn Rand and Sgt. Toomey are as funny as when he was Hammurab, Jhahannam and Baldwin for Christ.

Same, but I don't think Ghost of Ayn Rand and Sgt. Toomey are as funny as when he was Hammurab, Jhahannam and Baldwin for Christ.

I guess those last incarnations are an attempt at being a bit "more" serious. But still, he does makes me laugh. I think he's NSG's master of satire. :)

I guess those last incarnations are an attempt at being a bit "more" serious. But still, he does makes me laugh. I think he's NSG's master of satire. :)

I think the most recent 2 were an attempt to be more mainstream. I think Baldwin for Christ is my favourite incarnation, just because of the way he took (takes?) the piss out of the more zealous religious posters.

I think the most recent 2 were an attempt to be more mainstream. I think Baldwin for Christ is my favourite incarnation, just because of the way he took (takes?) the piss out of the more zealous religious posters.

I think I like Jhahannam and Ghost of Ayn Rand the most. Ghost came up with one of my favorite titles: Harlotus Hispanus. I still laugh when I remember that. Baldwin is also cool.

And some sort of dealie to transfer your memories and thoughts to all your clones. Some sort of massed clone hive-mind.

That would just make him Chinese wouldn't it?

I miss the Paradise Beach Club threads.
Rejected Royalty threads.
threads that don't deal with Politics, Religion or Lifestyles.

I Hate any thread I pop into that's already 10+ pages long (and I have mine set to 20 posts a page...) because it just takes tooo long to read.

My all-time favorite was the one that said Rep. Mark Foley was as important a figure in the cause of children's rights as Rosa Parks was in the cause of minority rights. WHat was the name of the guy who made that one?

The one about whether the UK could have one World War II without US help was my favorite...

Im a sucker for a good Alternative History thread..

And my least favorite is definitely the current "USian" thread, it just sticks me at my very core, :mad:

My favourite threads all end up getting moved to "Spam" :$

My all-time favorite was the one that said Rep. Mark Foley was as important a figure in the cause of children's rights as Rosa Parks was in the cause of minority rights. WHat was the name of the guy who made that one?
Farnhamia! :eek2:

Do you know that you can resurrect your old nation yourself these days (as long as you remember the password)?

Welcome back. =)

The one about whether the UK could have one World War II without US help was my favorite...

Im a sucker for a good Alternative History thread..

And my least favorite is definitely the current "USian" thread, it just sticks me at my very core, :mad:

This.

Any of Hammurab's old threads, especially his OP in the one about homosexuals needing seperate gyms. Priceless.

Great. I'm the Van Damme of nationstates general.

"Yeah, Bloodsport was great, but since then...."

I tend to at least look at threads by Ruffy, Smunkee, Nanatsu, Intangelon and Heinleinites. But my love is for Sgt. Ghost of Hammurab with a Goatee.

Jaysis, that's sweet and kind of you.

I was thinking of sending Baldwin for Christ over to Stormfront, but they mod approve your posts...

Farnhamia! :eek2:

Do you know that you can resurrect your old nation yourself these days (as long as you remember the password)?

Welcome back. =)

Thanks, WYTYG! And yeah, I saw that option but decided that starting from scratch was more fun. We're currently working on a whole spectrum of Lost Tribes of Farnhamia legends. :D