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Cloud 05-22-2008 10:32 AM

Too much of a good thing
 
I have to admit the cloned threads are getting annoying. And yes, I know I've made them myself. But every thread doesn't have to be cloned, people! Save it for when the cloned title is worth it.

:2cents:

Shawnee123 05-22-2008 10:33 AM

Oh for god's sake people...lighten up.

btw, every complaint doesn't need a new thread.

HungLikeJesus 05-22-2008 10:36 AM

How long before this thread gets cloned?

SteveDallas 05-22-2008 10:56 AM

I find it moderately amusing that my clone thread set this off, since I myself was kind of annoyed by them at first. I guess the habit grew on me. (Yes, I know at least some of the people who've commented were not aiming specifically at me but at the practice as a whole.) I would summarize my thinking as follows:

Here on The Cellar there are an infinite number of ways for us to annoy each other. If it's not the clone threads, it would be something else. Furthermore, topic drift and threadjacking are usually the order of the day.

I expect Flint to step in and remind us that the traditional clone thread was not intended to receive any replies. But of course here people will comment on anything. Hell, we've commented on obvious spam postings before they can be removed by the moderators. For my money, a large number of these postings are crap, but that number isn't anywhere near 90% (see Sturgeon's Law), so I feel we're ahead of the game.

In any event, I've grown to appreciate the wittiness of many of the clone thread titles, and sometimes one will spawn an interesting or amusing discussion. However, I'd have no problem at all if it were determined by common consensus that clone thread titles ought to just be posted in a single thread.

But I would also suggest that Nothingland is, by its nature, well, nothing. There's only so much we can do by way of organizing or proceduralizing it before it became Somethingland.

Cloud 05-22-2008 10:56 AM

Hey, I'm light! I enjoy the cloned threads. I just think there are too many of them. It's a one-point joke that's been hit too many times.

And -- there's a complaint thread?

(grumble) okay, okay, fine. (grumble)

I'll fade away.

lumberjim 05-22-2008 11:01 AM

http://www.prankplace.com/images/fun...plaintdept.jpg

Sundae 05-22-2008 11:20 AM

Well I've taken a number...
How long do I have to wait?

Bloody hell - I give it five more seconds before I really blow my top...

Shawnee123 05-22-2008 11:22 AM

I'd only take a number and get in line for one thing: Sundae Girl! :)

lookout123 05-22-2008 11:25 AM

It's that fucking AG invasion I tell ya.

Flint 05-22-2008 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookout123 (Post 456059)
It's that fucking AG invasion I tell ya.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveBsjb (Post 453870)
Clone threads win.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDallas (Post 456031)
...I'd have no problem at all if it were determined by common consensus that clone thread titles ought to just be posted in a single thread.

I already had that idea, and already made that thread. Notice how it isn't around anymore?
Quote:

Originally Posted by LJ (Post 413462)
its just not as much fun this way


SteveDallas 05-22-2008 11:47 AM

I didn't say I thought it was a good idea, I said I wouldn't have a problem with it.

Flint 05-22-2008 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDallas (Post 456072)
I didn't say I thought it was a good idea, I said I wouldn't have a problem with it.

When the revolution comes, people like you will be shot first, as an example to the others.

SteveDallas 05-22-2008 11:56 AM

"Like me" in what way? Overeducated? Pretentious? Pedantic? Smartasses?

Flint 05-22-2008 11:58 AM

Don't have a problem with things you think aren't a good idea.

glatt 05-22-2008 12:43 PM

I'm just going to take moment to remind you all of the awesome "Huckabee Quilts!!" clone thread, complete with Photoshop.


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