Hey plenderj! Brad!

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:02 AM

Was my post actually that bad yesterday? I dont really recall what I wrote yesterday. I really was in a bad mood, so god knows what I posted.

Sorry if it went against the AUP! MY bad!

And to everyone else, I have personally been feeling some concern for what has happened to this forum. It is so full of garbage, its silly. I mean do we really need 50 new threads of words that rhyme with the first thread that started it? Its kind of dumb. We are all guilty of it. Some more than others.

Its really getting to the point that I dont feel like coming here any more.

I don't know. Maybe its just that I feel very tired lately and depressed and all that. I need a vacation.

**visualAd** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:08 AM

Isn't Planet Source Code part of Jupiter Media? Maybe thats why it was deleted.

I doubt it was that silly argument we had - I have seen alot worse here. But if it was then .. sorry ..

**Trunks** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:09 AM

Yeah, this place sucks. Let's go get real jobs.

**wossname** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:09 AM

I agree about the rhyming words.

This all stems from the powers that be. In particular their refusal to give us a decent contest to have a go at.

I came up with a really good contest idea this morning too.

**mendhak** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by wossname
I agree about the rhyming words.

This all stems from the powers that be. In particular their refusal to give us a decent contest to have a go at.

I came up with a really good contest idea this morning too.

A rhyming word generator?

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:15 AM

It just seems sillyness is too rampant lately.

As far as PSC being Jupiter Media. I dont know. Its not like I said PSC sucks. I just said Im tired of getting those emails from people wanting me to teach tme how to code.

I think it was my language in the post that was the problem.

**BodwadUK** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:38 AM

We all have the right to rant afrog:

It allows us to vent frustration and be kind and gentle to one another

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:41 AM

I know, but when 99% of the posts are retarded, and the other 1% degenrate into sillyness, it goes way beyond venting.

I guess its just me. Its gotten kind of stale around here it seems.

**BodwadUK** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:43 AM

Have we ever had a serious thread in chit chat???

**brad jones** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by BodwadUK
Have we ever had a serious thread in chit chat???

Yes.

**brad jones** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:46 AM

More importantly, if the conversations are going to continue to center around topics such as "poo", then I'm tempted to simply close down chit chat.

**visualAd** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:50 AM

I've just read the annoncment. I'm not going to try and deny my part in this, but my apologies for any offence which I have caused. I suppose things have got a little out of hand

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:58 AM

Certainly I have nothing against being silly, I just think some of it is a bit out of hand.

And poo is fine in moderation I guess (see some sillyness there).

But I guess my only 2 real beefs is the make 50 posts that rhyme with another, and that even if someone does post a serious thread, it degenrates in 1 reply.

**yrwyddfa** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:59 AM

I think that we should up the 'two-word story' to 'three'

Just kidding

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 11:03 AM

At least the 2 word story seems slightly constructive. Silly? Well yeah, but it has a point. Its a game in a way.

**yrwyddfa** · Nov 9th, 2004, 11:05 AM

It made me laugh, I must admit.

**yrwyddfa** · Nov 9th, 2004, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by wossname
I agree about the rhyming words.

This all stems from the powers that be. In particular their refusal to give us a decent contest to have a go at.

I came up with a really good contest idea this morning too.

How about a curve fitting algorithm?

**gravyboy** · Nov 9th, 2004, 11:15 AM

Depends whose curves and how 'well' you want me to fit....

**Shaggy Hiker** · Nov 9th, 2004, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by gravyboy
Depends whose curves and how 'well' you want me to fit....

There we go again!

Some of the posts do get old before they are even posted, but some threads can wander off into really fascinating directions...like the old boycot thread that entertained our sorry lot for days. Much is dross, but everynow and then, somebody posts something, or wanders off on some tangent that creates fun and excitement. You probably just have to wade through a fair amount of chaff looking for those few grains of wheat.

Consider the World Events forum. People may not post there for weeks at a time, then I'll come in one day, and a single thread has gone from a single post to three pages in the course of a couple of hours. THAT's ENTERTAINMENT! But it's also communication, and there's something to be said for that. I, myself, live in a cave....no, I guess a cubicle. The programming tips on this site are of great value, but hearing the opinions on all sorts of subjects from this group greatly expands my perspectives. I rather enjoy it....even with a bunch of swill swirling around.

As for poo, being a biologist, I would assume any word filters on our e-mail system would simply fail. Biology is the study of sex. Every other aspect of biology, from eating to excreting is largely a process by which animals maintain themselves in pursuit of sex (certainly seems to be the case for programmers....and a mighty feeble pursuit it is, at that). When you dissect poo to determine diet, there isn't much that is off limits.

To quote Malcolm X "You can't hold someone down in the mud without getting down there with them." As it is in society, so it is in Biology.

**brad jones** · Nov 9th, 2004, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Shaggy Hiker
.... so it is in Biology.

This is a programming site, not a biology site.

Brad

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 01:50 PM

I hope I didnt start anything bad. I just was trying to make a point.

Im not saying we shouldnt have fun, be silly, and make jokes, but some of this stuff is just getting stupid. Lately I feel like I have gone back to elementary school where life is an endless fart and ***** joke. Yes, I know I am just as responsible. I just came to the conclusion that this just isnt fun.

**brad jones** · Nov 9th, 2004, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Cander
I hope I didnt start anything bad.....

The issue has been building over time. I agree that there is room for fun and interesting dialog; however, I'd like to see it at a much more "grown up" level.

I'd also like to see some respect in this forum for those people that do have serious topics they would like to discuss that do not fit within the other forums. For example, the off-color and off topic comments posted in the fixed sized array thread were extremely disrespectful on a number of levels.

Brad

**WonkoTheSane** · Nov 9th, 2004, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by mendhak
A rhyming word generator?

No you slimy toad venerator!

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by WonkoTheSane
No you slimy toad venerator!

*sigh*

**wossname** · Nov 9th, 2004, 02:44 PM

I put some thought into that!

Anyway...

Originally posted by yrwyddfa
How about a curve fitting algorithm?

I think not.

That would compromise my other lib. Its too good just to give out willy and indeed nilly. The idiotic shee - I mean Valued Users will not appreciate its subtlety and grace like us mathematicians.

Me.SelfAgrandisement = Off

**wossname** · Nov 9th, 2004, 02:52 PM

I hereby solemnly (sp?) swear to abide by AUP rules from now on, (unless I forget some of the more obscure ones, apologies in advance).

**dglienna** · Nov 9th, 2004, 03:01 PM

we don't need threads that rhyme with or is the same as another thread. those belong IN the thread, not as a new one.

**plenderj** · Nov 9th, 2004, 04:06 PM

I moved that thread because it ended up containing loads of crap

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 04:10 PM

Thats fine. Im stopping the crap myself.

**dogfish227** · Nov 9th, 2004, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by brad jones
The issue has been building over time. I agree that there is room for fun and interesting dialog; however, I'd like to see it at a much more "grown up" level.

I'd also like to see some respect in this forum for those people that do have serious topics they would like to discuss that do not fit within the other forums. For example, the off-color and off topic comments posted in the fixed sized array thread were extremely disrespectful on a number of levels.

Brad

well then why not just make a new fourm for serious quesrtions?

**brad jones** · Nov 9th, 2004, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by dogfish227
well then why not just make a new fourm for serious quesrtions?

Because then there would be absolutely no good reason for Jupitermedia (aka me in this case) to allow this one to exist.

If that is what you want.....

Brad!

**Shaggy Hiker** · Nov 9th, 2004, 06:28 PM

No, this is generally good. If there was just a way to filter it.....oh well.

I generally agree with Wossy, I'll try to abide by the AUP rules, but what would be the point of living without hearing more stories of Wossy's love life

**demotivater** · Nov 9th, 2004, 07:55 PM

I agree that things have been going south for a while. Not sure what part I've played in it, but certainly haven't played a part against it.

A good reminder to behave without actually kicking anyone. Let's all be civil and engage in some fun chit chat without the b.s.

**NotLKH** · Nov 9th, 2004, 08:01 PM

Hmmm,
Busy all day, thinking of the spare moment that might come up so I can go off and visit VBForums, and finally, I get here, and see Brad is about to shut us down!!!

All this because Cander abused a cuddly friendly honey bear!

**Bonker Gudd** · Nov 9th, 2004, 08:27 PM

We used to have real serious discussions in here 2-3 years ago

**mendhak** · Nov 9th, 2004, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by brad jones
I agree that there is room for fun and interesting dialog; however, I'd like to see it at a much more "grown up" level.

Doable.

**dsheller** · Nov 9th, 2004, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by brad jones
I agree that there is room for fun and interesting dialog; however, I'd like to see it at a much more "grown up" level.

There goes all of the "1337 speak" wossname enjoys so very much

**Cander** · Nov 9th, 2004, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by NotLKH
Hmmm,
Busy all day, thinking of the spare moment that might come up so I can go off and visit VBForums, and finally, I get here, and see Brad is about to shut us down!!!

All this because Cander abused a cuddly friendly honey bear!

It wasnt me that abused that honey loving bear! I just provided the thread I think.

**Bender** · Nov 10th, 2004, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by brad jones
More importantly, if the conversations are going to continue to center around topics such as "poo", then I'm tempted to simply close down chit chat.

I have deleted my "would you drink poo?" thread , and even though the thread pointed to a news article about expensive coffee that was made from animal poo, the title of the post may have been inapropriate and i apologize.

**visualAd** · Nov 10th, 2004, 01:59 AM

I think this has been a long time coming. Cander just tipped the bucket. Last thing we want is Chit Chat shutdown. It just wouldn't be the same in the Forum Test Area

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