@dUSt: Can We Do Something about the Lazarusing?

[Nunsense]

Should it be a bannable offence to post overused emos?

[veritasluxmea]

Well, we are not trolls then because it is not against the rules to post old threads again.

Nooooooo, it's just really annoying and considered inconsiderate by several people. It's a courtesy rule. I feel like it's changing phatmass' vibe but that doesn't bother me because I don't need to spend much time here, but I can see how that is annoying to people. 

Why does it bother you so much to see some people enjoying themselves? Or or you just bothered by old threads in general? 

Read Gabriela's OP and most recent response. It's not about being bothered people are enjoying themselves. I think it's fine that you enjoy them and it's good that you vocalized that- but most people just don't feel the same way. 

[Nunsense]

Nooooooo, it's just really annoying and considered inconsiderate by several people. It's a courtesy rule. I feel like it's changing phatmass' vibe but that doesn't bother me because I don't need to spend much time here, but I can see how that is annoying to people. 

Read Gabriela's OP and most recent response. It's not about being bothered people are enjoying themselves. I think it's fine that you enjoy them and it's good that you vocalized that- but most people just don't feel the same way. 

Then I really think that the suggestion to have a dedicated forum to these threads should be arranged because they can be fun for some of us.

[Ice_nine]

I just find it slightly annoying because even if it was a good thread and a good discussion you can't respond to anyone because most of the posters have left. This is supposed to be a discussion board. I want to discuss things, stupid things even, with people who are still here. If didacus really wants to discuss something it's much easier to start a thread posed to people who still frequent phatmass but seeing as he's not going that he's just trying to be annoying and/or get attention which is silly for an ostensibly adult human to be doing.

And now that he's gotten so much attention for it, which is precisely what he wanted, he's probably just tickled with himself. So good job Diddy! mission accomplished

[Nunsense]

I just find it slightly annoying because even if it was a good thread and a good discussion you can't respond to anyone because most of the posters have left. This is supposed to be a discussion board. I want to discuss things, stupid things even, with people who are still here. If didacus really wants to discuss something it's much easier to start a thread posed to people who still frequent phatmass but seeing as he's not going that he's just trying to be annoying and/or get attention which is silly for an ostensibly adult human to be doing.

And now that he's gotten so much attention for it, which is precisely what he wanted, he's probably just tickled with himself. So good job Diddy! mission accomplished

I_N -- I usually agree with you on most things but I think you are being a bit harsh here. If he wants attention, then what's wrong with giving it to him. this place can be boring sometimes, and he has stirred up a controversy and caused some of us to be nostalgic about phatmass 'in the days'. I wasn't around in 2003-2006 but I was from 2007, and I like reading the way some questions were asked and the discussions they evoked. I may be the only one who supports Didacus in this, but he has made phatmass a much more interesting place for me. Sometimes all the heavy debates about politics and economics go on and on and on and on ad infinitum and apart from the Lame Board, there isn't a lot of fun around here any more. So what if the old posters aren't here? We can discuss their posts together ourselves and see how we feel about things. And some of them may have even changed their opinions over the years - I know I have - from some of my old posts.

Just because a person wants attention, doesn't mean that's a reason not to give it. It doesn't hurt any of us, and it might make him feel good. what's the harm in that? If people don't want to give attention, then they shouldn't get all hot and bothered over the old posts and blow this whole thing up into astronomical proportions.

For pity's sake, lighten up everyone!

[Anomaly]

I've posted in Phatmass pretty much since year one.  I'll give you a little insight on dUSt's philosophy.  

He is NOT going to micromanage. 

He is NOT going to make a bunch of specific rules. 

He expects people will be relatively polite and respectful, but welcomes a broad range of of personality. 

The original Lame Board was created so people can post with generally annoying behavior and immaturity, whether it's chronic butt hat or just ingrained goofyness. 

dUSt hopes that posters respect themselves, each other, dUSt, and Phatmass. Please keep in mind dUSt established and maintains this website as a personal work of charity to improve is spiritual life.

He has family and friends that visit and he hopes this place builds up their faith as well as yours.  

Keep in mind that what you post is read by others moms, dads, priests, nuns, siblings, children, students in CCD that are known in analog life.  

The absence of rules does not imply permission. 

Try to be holy, happy, funny, serious, silly, respectful, kind, and Catholic.  

[Nunsense]

I've posted in Phatmass pretty much since year one.  I'll give you a little insight on dUSt's philosophy.  

He is NOT going to micromanage. 

He is NOT going to make a bunch of specific rules. 

He expects people will be relatively polite and respectful, but welcomes a broad range of of personality. 

The original Lame Board was created so people can post with generally annoying behavior and immaturity, whether it's chronic butt hat or just ingrained goofyness. 

dUSt hopes that posters respect themselves, each other, dUSt, and Phatmass. Please keep in mind dUSt established and maintains this website as a personal work of charity to improve is spiritual life.

He has family and friends that visit and he hopes this place builds up their faith as well as yours.  

Keep in mind that what you post is read by others moms, dads, priests, nuns, siblings, children, students in CCD that are known in analog life.  

The absence of rules does not imply permission. 

Try to be holy, happy, funny, serious, silly, respectful, kind, and Catholic.  

That's all great but there is nothing in resurrecting old threads that is disrespectful or contrary to charity or Catholic teaching, especially for those of us who are enjoying the old posts. I joined the year after you by the way, unless you changed your user name somewhere along the way. Posting responses to old threads wasn't such a big deal in 2007. We did it, we moved on.

[Anomaly]

That's all great but there is nothing in resurrecting old threads that is disrespectful or contrary to charity or Catholic teaching, especially for those of us who are enjoying the old posts. I joined the year after you by the way, unless you changed your user name somewhere along the way. Posting responses to old threads wasn't such a big deal in 2007. We did it, we moved on.

I posted as jasJis while I was still Catholic, starting back in 2000.  

Like I said, there is not likely going to be a rule or lock down on old threads. If ressurecting one to comment and make it relative to current posters, why not?

 

 If just doing so to annoy or prove you can or make it your "thing", please be polite enough to recognize if it legitimately annoys others and do it in the lame board if for humor, annoyance, or its just what you like to do.  

Its uncharitable to insist on doing so on open mic if others reasonably find it annoying.  I don't imagine you're a kid, so you certainly can understand and agree with that as being fair enough and accommodating for everyone.  

Edited October 11, 2015 by Anomaly

[Nunsense]

Its uncharitable to insist on doing so if others reasonably find it annoying.  I don't imagine you're a kid, so you certainly can understand and agree with that as being fair enough and accommodating for everyone.  

If your correction is directed at me, then you are in error. I have not resurrected any old threads. I have only stated that I have enjoyed reading the old ones that have been resurrected by others and this is purely a matter of opinion, to which I am entitled. I am certainly not 'a kid' but how incredibly offensive and arrogant for you to even post such a thing. I neither understand nor agree with you because you didn't even bother to read through this thread before responding, so you made several assumptions about me that were wrong. Bad form, trying to correct someone else while being offensive yourself. 

[Ice_nine]

I think to continue to do something that people have expressed their annoyance with is a jerky thing to do, but I don't expect action from up top.

It would be nice if he would stop but we (myself included) will just have to deal with it if he doesn't.

@nunsense, about none of the resurrected threads I've seen have lead to an actual discussion. People are allowed to be annoyed, and Diddy is free to flout all forms of etiquette and continue to do what people find grating. Yay freedom.

[veritasluxmea]

If your correction is directed at me, then you are in error. I have not resurrected any old threads. I have only stated that I have enjoyed reading the old ones that have been resurrected by others and this is purely a matter of opinion, to which I am entitled. I am certainly not 'a kid' but how incredibly offensive and arrogant for you to even post such a thing. I neither understand nor agree with you because you didn't even bother to read through this thread before responding, so you made several assumptions about me that were wrong. Bad form, trying to correct someone else while being offensive yourself. 

In A's defense, I read him as talking to Did. 

I think to continue to do something that people have expressed their annoyance with is a jerky thing to do, but I don't expect action from up top.

It would be nice if he would stop but we (myself included) will just have to deal with it if he doesn't.

@nunsense, about none of the resurrected threads I've seen have lead to an actual discussion. People are allowed to be annoyed, and Diddy is free to flout all forms of etiquette and continue to do what people find grating. Yay freedom.

Pretty much.

Well, at least it's clear people want him to stop- can't blame miscommunication. 

[Anomaly]

If your correction is directed at me, then you are in error. I have not resurrected any old threads. I have only stated that I have enjoyed reading the old ones that have been resurrected by others and this is purely a matter of opinion, to which I am entitled. I am certainly not 'a kid' but how incredibly offensive and arrogant for you to even post such a thing. I neither understand nor agree with you because you didn't even bother to read through this thread before responding, so you made several assumptions about me that were wrong. Bad form, trying to correct someone else while being offensive yourself. 

Someone's in a "mood" tonight, apparently just looking for offense.  Weves 

I didn't accuse you of anything, I read the entire thread, I supported resurrection of old threads on many occasions in other threads, why u so angsty?

[Nunsense]

I think to continue to do something that people have expressed their annoyance with is a jerky thing to do, but I don't expect action from up top.

It would be nice if he would stop but we (myself included) will just have to deal with it if he doesn't.

@nunsense, about none of the resurrected threads I've seen have lead to an actual discussion. People are allowed to be annoyed, and Diddy is free to flout all forms of etiquette and continue to do what people find grating. Yay freedom.

Yay freedom to you too Ice_Nine. I have no problem with moving all the old threads someplace else since they seem to be irritating for some reason to so many people. I still can't figure out for the life of me why they irritate so many people though, It's as if it were some kind of personal insult. Never mind.

I guess I am just easy going and it not only doesn't bother me, but it fascinates me to read some of the old ones. And whether or not they lead to discussions doesn't matter to me, I read them anyway. What I don't bother to read are all the endless circular debates that pass for 'discussion' in some newer threads. But this whole debate has gone on much longer than I thought humanly possible. I think I will treat it as another one of those never-ending 'discussions' that appear all over the phorum, and move on to something else.

 

Veritas - Anomaly quoted my post before he posted his response, so it seemed pretty directed at me.

Someone's in a "mood" tonight, apparently just looking for offense.  Weves 

I didn't accuse you of anything, I read the entire thread, I supported resurrection of old threads on many occasions in other threads, why u so angsty?

I'm not angry at all. Once again you are in error. I just don't think that you should be correcting people for things they didn't do or trying to suggest that their age has anything to do with the discussion. Now you are trying to engage me on a personal level. This is just more bad form. Maybe you can't help yourself. 

[Anomaly]

Yay freedom to you too Ice_Nine. I have no problem with moving all the old threads someplace else since they seem to be irritating for some reason to so many people. I still can't figure out for the life of me why they irritate so many people though, It's as if it were some kind of personal insult. Never mind.

I guess I am just easy going and it not only doesn't bother me, but it fascinates me to read some of the old ones. And whether or not they lead to discussions doesn't matter to me, I read them anyway. What I don't bother to read are all the endless circular debates that pass for 'discussion' in some newer threads. But this whole debate has gone on much longer than I thought humanly possible. I think I will treat it as another one of those never-ending 'discussions' that appear all over the phorum, and move on to something else.

 

Veritas - Anomaly quoted my post before he posted his response, so it seemed pretty directed at me.

I'm not angry at all. Once again you are in error. I just don't think that you should be correcting people for things they didn't do or trying to suggest that their age has anything to do with the discussion. Now you are trying to engage me on a personal level. This is just more bad form. Maybe you can't help yourself. 

LOL.  You wouldn't recognize bad form from a three armed hula dancer.   It wasn't a correction, other than explaining what i believe others feel is uncharitable.  It's fine if you personally don't see it's annoying to ressurect old threads, but it's reasonable to see where others may.   People can agree to disagree and comprise.   

[Basilisa Marie]

I mean it's nice and all that we can find threads from 10-15 years ago, but seriously, just start a new thread. Because when I look at Open Mic and see a ton of stuff started in 2003 I say, "oh, look, all these people I don't know who don't post here anymore. Look how dead we are compared to back then."

 

 

[Gabriela]

Now you are trying to engage me on a personal level. This is just more bad form. Maybe you can't help yourself. 

If your correction is directed at me, then you are in error. I have not resurrected any old threads. I have only stated that I have enjoyed reading the old ones that have been resurrected by others and this is purely a matter of opinion, to which I am entitled. I am certainly not 'a kid' but how incredibly offensive and arrogant for you to even post such a thing. I neither understand nor agree with you because you didn't even bother to read through this thread before responding, so you made several assumptions about me that were wrong. Bad form, trying to correct someone else while being offensive yourself. 

I guess I am just easy going

I hardly think so. More like passive-aggressive and stubbornly refusing to recognize other people's feelings.

[Nunsense]

LOL.  You wouldn't recognize bad form from a three armed hula dancer.   It wasn't a correction, other than explaining what i believe others feel is uncharitable.  It's fine if you personally don't see it's annoying to ressurect old threads, but it's reasonable to see where others may.   People can agree to disagree and comprise.   

Your start off with an insult and then talk about others being uncharitable. I have already agreed that if others find the resurrection of old threads irritating then perhaps there is a compromise (a forum for old threads that have been resurrected) but instead of simply disagreeing and working towards a compromise, you insist on being insulting. You also tried to correct me for resurrecting old threads when I am not the one who is doing it, so you were in error and never apologized for this. Perhaps it is you who are tired after a long day? It is the middle of the afternoon here and I feel fine.If you want to keep insulting me, go right ahead, but it only demeans you.

[Basilisa Marie]

And as of right now, 11 out of 24 of the threads on the first page of this forum are from within the last month. The rest are necro-bumped.  Not including the stickied one at the top. 

[Nunsense]

I mean it's nice and all that we can find threads from 10-15 years ago, but seriously, just start a new thread. Because when I look at Open Mic and see a ton of stuff started in 2003 I say, "oh, look, all these people I don't know who don't post here anymore. Look how dead we are compared to back then."

 

 

I didn't quite get this post, but I think it might be funny.  

[Gabriela]

And as of right now, 11 out of 24 of the threads on the first page of this forum are from within the last month. The rest are necro-bumped.  Not including the stickied one at the top. 

You beat me to it. I just went to do the count myself. It's outrageous.