sweepstakes Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 This shit is leaking into a bunch of other threads and I think it's probably time to deal with it - can we just have a subforum, maybe under GenBan, for it? It can be entertaining in small doses but when it keeps bumping threads on the front page it's just annoying. It would be great to have an outlet for this because some folks just really feel the need but it'd be nice if it could be done in a way that wouldn't ruin everyone else's enjoyment. I know that posts have been moved between threads before to consolidate them so I'd assume that could be done in these cases too (e.g. "EU" -> "EU - Sam Harris spinoff"). A general pissing trough for each of those pesky argument-magnet topics (e.g. one just for Mr. Harris himself), would do too (or one giant smelly cesspit, for that matter, e.g. "Atheism, Religion, and Your Own Shitty Opinion"). I'm mostly thinking of the totally trite religious/political arguments that have been cropping up with increasing frequency (gotta love election year) but I think that any time this suspender-wearing gentleman's comment is appropriate would pretty much cover it: Just a thought. Love ya, mods! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
usagi Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 bring back Nonsense/Crap, 'msayin. it was a necessary heatsink. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide usagi's signature Hide all signatures On 4/17/2013 at 2:45 PM, Alcofribas said: afaik i usually place all my cum drops on scientifically sterilized glass slides which are carefully frozen and placed in trash cans throughout the city labelled "for women alco" with my social security and phone numbers. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambermonk Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Reminds me why I deactivated my FB (again)Also, relevant?[youtubehd]6ogM0aDe2Pc[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ambermonk's signature Hide all signatures On 10/21/2015 at 9:51 AM, peace 7 said: To keep it real and analog, I'm gonna start posting to WATMM by writing my posts in fountain pen on hemp paper, putting them in bottles, and throwing them into the ocean. On 11/5/2013 at 7:51 PM, Sean Ae said: you have to watch those silent people, always trying to trick you with their silence Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Somehow I don't see a change in forum-structure as a solution to people having some personal hot-button topics they like to regress to in every discussion they take part in. It's the people, not the forum. Communication is key. Having a heatsink is good though! Also, the lack of boobs/buts/legs-pics is to blame. Nerds and repressed sexual tensions tend to lead to heated debates, if you catch my drift ;-p Edited July 1, 2016 by goDel Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatorin Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) guess what!!!!! there are a bunch of awesome christians of all denominations I love!! Also hey—jews of all sorts...you know me...I know you...we cool!! And to my muslim friends...Al-ḥamdu lillāh!!! <3 u guize. My sikh bros...u know I love your stuff...*daps*...........any buddhists in the house? *namaste* ————jainists...you are better beings than I ever will be. unendless love for you. Every other faith and non-faith...I love you!!! Edited July 1, 2016 by Salvatorin Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Salvatorin's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Morphy Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I doubt its possible but It would be great if you could easily challenge a member to a game of checkers through their profile or something. Squash beefs on the court. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audioblysk Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I suggested WATMM witch-burnings multiple times in CHATMM. We all mob up on people we don't like, devote a thread to them, insult them until they have to say something, then ban them or enact a feature where they can only view the locked thread that once contained their downfall upon logging in. I don't know why they haven't caught steam. It'd be for the greater good. (In all seriousness, it'd be nice to not have the same 3-5 people starting the same 3-5 revolving-topic post-wars. Let's make a battleground or call it something like 'the audible heated gaseous emission chamber') Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Audioblysk's signature Hide all signatures "You could always do a Thoreau and walden your ass into a forest." - chenGOD ##### | (.) (.) ] | < / | O / ----- Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Maybe lock people in the petty subforum untill they're ready to move on? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Best solution would be to shut down general banter and creat a video game sub. Problem solved, everyone's happy. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 7:38 AM, ambermonk said: Reminds me why I deactivated my FB (again)Aye, you're thinking of facebook Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeQYcJWNBz Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 11:44 AM, mcbpete said: On 7/1/2016 at 7:38 AM, ambermonk said: Reminds me why I deactivated my FB (again)Aye, you're thinking of facebook He's always thinking of facebook Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2460990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I vow to reduce my petty arguing 30% by 2040 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggy Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 you know how bonobos don't fight like chimps because they fuck all the time to resolve conflict - well we all need to post naked pics of ourselves (maybe a dick/vag pics subforum) and then all jack off together ok with you Joyrex? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide hoggy's signature Hide all signatures "Whoa! Check it out! RO-BIGH-DUHS!" sigh.. "That's Ribena.." Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 10:34 AM, Gocab said: Maybe lock people in the petty subforum untill they're ready to move on? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 The solution isn't an outlet or segregation; it's learning to communicate and discuss things in a mature, thoughtful, and respectful way. Of course, there are topics and things people say that will get a rise out of other people, but the key to deflating those statements is to NOT respond in a similar manner. Having a forum dedicated for bad behaviour is just encouraging that and not what we as a community want. The new forum software has a reputation feature - I think that will be a useful benchmark for people to call out people on bad behaviour and hopefully get them to reconsider their actions. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcofribas Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 oh man my reputation benchmark is gonna be so fire Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovalainenFanBoy Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 banning the right wingers is working out so far Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide KovalainenFanBoy's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 5:54 PM, Joyrex said: The new forum software has a reputation feature - I think that will be a useful benchmark for people to call out people on bad behaviour and hopefully get them to reconsider their actions.Ooh if that's anything like the karma feature in phpbb that will not end well ! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovalainenFanBoy Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) aphex is great upvote if you agree xD Edited July 1, 2016 by ThatSpanishGuy Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide KovalainenFanBoy's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello spiral Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 lol Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide hello spiral's signature Hide all signatures https://salaamhelicoid.bandcamp.com/ Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) lol DAE LIKE APHEX TWIN? Edited July 1, 2016 by Friendly Foil Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 2:07 PM, LimpyLoo said: I vow to reduce my petty arguing 60% as of this post *fixt* Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 6:16 PM, mcbpete said: On 7/1/2016 at 5:54 PM, Joyrex said: The new forum software has a reputation feature - I think that will be a useful benchmark for people to call out people on bad behaviour and hopefully get them to reconsider their actions.Ooh if that's anything like the karma feature in phpbb that will not end well ! Yeah... thankfully it's an optional feature - it's still under consideration. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
caze Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 8:38 PM, Joyrex said: On 7/1/2016 at 6:16 PM, mcbpete said: On 7/1/2016 at 5:54 PM, Joyrex said: The new forum software has a reputation feature - I think that will be a useful benchmark for people to call out people on bad behaviour and hopefully get them to reconsider their actions.Ooh if that's anything like the karma feature in phpbb that will not end well ! Yeah... thankfully it's an optional feature - it's still under consideration. positive reinforcement might work, negative votes would be a source of much trolling I think. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 We don't need this thread. You're wrong. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Braintree's signature Hide all signatures colindyer.bandcamp.com williamsbraintree.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/91011-petty-arguing-outlet/#findComment-2461115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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