Where has everybody gone?

[Cognisant]

Srsly.

 

[Valentas]

Uni and stuff.

 

[GodOfOrder]

it has been quiet lately

 

[Brontosaurie]

like, places, man

 

[Kuu]

Were they ever really here?

 

[Jennywocky]

We were all figments of Chad's imagination.

 

[Cognisant]

Makes sense.

 

[Milo]

I left because I felt like every possible topic I've ever wondered about has been talked about here.

Now I'm bored and I missed arguing with you guys, so I came back. But there's still nothing to talk about!! :P

 

[Etheri]

I'm around; I was being a zombie and tended to be too high to write, think or be of any use

Also too lazy to read and / or post.

I'll lurk.

 

[Hadoblado]

Are you talking the least couple days or in general? Activity usually drops off on the weekend.

 

[crippli]

If I'm too drunk, I make an effort not to post. Usually it works, but not lwayss.

 

[Coolydudey]

Were they ever really here?

Nicely said. This applies to 90% of people who post.

 

[Pinion]

My bad.

 

[Cherry Cola]

I am playing games and shit

 

[Coolydudey]

I am playing games and shit

yea man, we got better things to do than post here!

 

[Beat Mango]

In my opinion, forums are often driven by a small few "whirlwind posters". Aptly named because they tear through and post like frkn whirlwinds, without thought or remorse. Other people then feed off them and post more themselves.

I can think of a few past members who fit this category, not so many current ones.

 

[Hawkeye]

I can't be bothered to comment on the same topics that seem to recycle every year.

I'm also busy sorting my life out whilst working and having a birthday in the process.

Not that anyone actually cares about what I post anyway.

 

[The Gopher]

Just to post, now I have a bigger screen! I can read the forum at normal size instead of scrolling out one or two sizes.

Also I only post one liners relevant to the topic at hand. Such as, If everyone left, we'd be bereft. Which to be fair is more of a one rhymer.

 

[Beat Mango]

To be honest I prefer streaming type social media most often these days, where it's easier to feed off news and articles. Better for the time poor. Hence why I created my page

Forums are more insular - good for community building and far better for consuming time

 

[ℜεмїηїs¢εη¢ε]

I left because I felt like every possible topic I've ever wondered about has been talked about here.

Now I'm bored and I missed arguing with you guys, so I came back. But there's still nothing to talk about!! :P

Exactly this.

 

[TheScornedReflex]

I'll never leave!... Unless, you know, I'm booted to the curb.

 

[Jennywocky]

Did someone mentioned das "boot"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k76IGLi6jWI

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

Busy man. Busy stomping weasels.

Actually I am plotting to trap and kill a skunk that's decided our yard is it's territory. They are protective of their territory.

The tomato juice gets rid of the smell thing is a myth btw. Just thought I'd throw that in for no particular reason.

Got a trap. Got a big wash tub that is big enough to fit over the trap. Got a hose attached to the tail pipe of a pick-up truck. Can you guess the plan?

 

[Cognisant]

You're going to trap it under the tub and gas it?

I'd suggest a spring loaded guillotine box, basically the skunk sticks its head in, tries to pull the bait out with its mouth, that unlatches the guillotine and the skunk gets decapitated, it's the fastest and most humane way to kill something, not that CO2 poisoning is much worse.

Or you could electrocute it if you don't mind blowing a fuse.

 

[Jennywocky]

Got a trap. Got a big wash tub that is big enough to fit over the trap. Got a hose attached to the tail pipe of a pick-up truck. Can you guess the plan?

Well, I guess since it works for babies, it'd work for a skunk too.

 

[Ex-User (5841)]

Busy man. Busy stomping weasels.

Odd request (skunks are actually pretty closely related to weasels) but can you cut off its head and mail it to me? I'm assuming asking you to skin it would be too much, but a couple quick slices, stick it in a ziploc with a dash of rubbing alcohol...

Good plan too, by the way.

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

The guillotine trap sounds awesome but alas they aren't for sale at the local Wal-Mart and we're trying to be inconspicuous so our guests don't see. The trap's makers suggest bacon and peanut butter as bait. I don't know why but whatever, it's in there however the skunk isn't as of yet.

THD you want the head to add to your shrunken head collection? It's already pretty small. Smaller than a cat's head anyways. Might end up the size of a golfball, what's the use in that? It might get swallowed by a baby. Speaking of which:

Well, I guess since it works for babies, it'd work for a skunk too.

Do what now?

 

[TheScornedReflex]

... It is weird. I miss Snaffy, ESC and Lyra. Hell, I even miss Da Blob.

 

[Ex-User (5841)]

THD you want the head to add to your shrunken head collection? It's already pretty small. Smaller than a cat's head anyways. Might end up the size of a golfball, what's the use in that? It might get swallowed by a baby.

Well then I'd just have another baby head to add to the collection....

(But really.... I've got a bit of a growing collection. And if it's a spotted skunk vs a striped skunk, that's all the more win in my book.)

... It is weird. I miss Snaffy, ESC and Lyra. Hell, I even miss Da Blob.

Snafu and Blob are likely gone forever, ESC just sort of disappeared, and I think Lyra still pops in on occasion. But a quick bit of rhyming:

Little Jack Horner
Sat in a corner,
Eating a Christmas pie
He stuck in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
And said: "What a good boy am I!"

Are you the plum that gives Jack reason to rejoice in his choosing of you?

 

[TheScornedReflex]

Snafu and Blob are likely gone forever, ESC just sort of disappeared, and I think Lyra still pops in on occasion. But a quick bit of rhyming:

Little Jack Horner
Sat in a corner,
Eating a Christmas pie
He stuck in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
And said: "What a good boy am I!"

Are you the plum that gives Jack reason to rejoice in his choosing of you?

I am the plum he choked and died on.

 

[ProxyAmenRa]

I am still around, watcha talkin bout?

 

[Polaris]

Not that anyone actually cares about what I post anyway.

Hmm, I think they do. That may also be the case for other posters who don't seem to get many responses. I think this may be because the posts are generally interesting/rational/wise/intelligent/factual, whatever, and it seems kind of redundant doing the "thumbs up" or other similar trite signs of appreciation or agreement. If you agree with something, there isn't really much to add, particularly if the post was succinct enough.

 

[Ex-User (5841)]

Hmm, I think they do. That may also be the case for other posters who don't seem to get many responses. I think this may be because the posts are generally interesting/rational/wise/intelligent/factual, whatever, and it seems kind of redundant doing the "thumbs up" or other similar trite signs of appreciation or agreement. If you agree with something, there isn't really much to add, particularly if the post was succinct enough.

^This. I roughly translate it as "forums require a certain amount of ignorance/stupidity/potential/people to learn/develop in order to survive."

I am the plum he choked and died on.

You may choke me to death, but you'll never shut me up.

 

[TheScornedReflex]

You may choke me to death, but you'll never shut me up.

Well, maybe you should chew next time. I could never shut you up.. I could attempt it!

I am still around, watcha talkin bout?

You know, stuff and those things

 

[Ex-User (5841)]

Well, maybe you should chew next time. I could never shut you up.. I could attempt it!

Jack never actually ate the plum; just chose one ripe for the picking, and with the Thumb no less...

And by picking the plum, the plum becomes him...

 

[TheScornedReflex]

Jack never actually ate the plum; just chose one ripe for the picking, and with the Thumb no less...

And by picking the plum, the plum becomes him...

Maybe the plum was already him. And was, himself, chosen by the Thumb!


It isn't too obvious I am just sprouting random things in an attempt to seem clever and all philosophical, is it? If it wasn't... Then ignore this

Oh, and where is Minuend? She popped in, then left again. And where the fuck is Noddy?

 

[Hadoblado]

Hmm, I think they do. That may also be the case for other posters who don't seem to get many responses. I think this may be because the posts are generally interesting/rational/wise/intelligent/factual, whatever, and it seems kind of redundant doing the "thumbs up" or other similar trite signs of appreciation or agreement. If you agree with something, there isn't really much to add, particularly if the post was succinct enough.

Yep. While I often find Haweye's posts... distasteful? I still appreciate a fair few. I'm actually a hell of a lot more likely to respond to something I think is wrong but is going unanswered than I am to respond to something I like or agree with.

 

[Perfectly Normal Beast]

I'm actually a hell of a lot more likely to respond to something I think is wrong but is going unanswered than I am to respond to something I like or agree with.

I think exactly this too!! (spot the irony)

^This. I roughly translate it as "forums require a certain amount of ignorance/stupidity/potential/people to learn/develop in order to survive."

Therefore i agree with this.

 

[Cherry Cola]

Might someone speak to me of these old members? Many of which I only saw briefly whilst lurking or in my early days as a member..

 

[Minuend]

Busy man. Busy stomping weasels.

Actually I am plotting to trap and kill a skunk that's decided our yard is it's territory. They are protective of their territory.

The tomato juice gets rid of the smell thing is a myth btw. Just thought I'd throw that in for no particular reason.

Got a trap. Got a big wash tub that is big enough to fit over the trap. Got a hose attached to the tail pipe of a pick-up truck. Can you guess the plan?

Holy buttfuck, it's IB

 

[Brontosaurie]

it's pretty clear that maybe it isn't very clear

 

[Jennywocky]

... It is weird. I miss Snaffy, ESC and Lyra. Hell, I even miss Da Blob.

I hate it when people drink on a school night.

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

Holy buttfuck, it's IB

I've stared at the phrase holy buttfuck for about 5-7 minutes now.

Oh Hi Min

Moles, Voles, Raccoons and Skunks. All critters of the night all roaming in and around my yard. Yet not a damn one of them went for the peanut butter bacon. The world just doesn't make sense.

 

[The Gopher]

Holy buttfuck, it's IB

Minu! *hugs*

 

[Cognisant]

Moles, Voles, Raccoons and Skunks. All critters of the night all roaming in and around my yard. Yet not a damn one of them went for the peanut butter bacon. The world just doesn't make sense.

It's teasing you.

Spoiler

I suggest whipped cream.

 

[BigApplePi]

... It is weird. I miss Snaffy, ESC and Lyra. Hell, I even miss Da Blob.

You want these guys back? Then you must provide enticements.

Snaffy - tell him he's the smartest guy you ever met and wish to bask in his presence.

Da Blob - Tell him you've lost God and wish his help in finding Him.

Adymus - Ask him how to learn about Pod'Lair.

Lyra - Be prepared to do whatever he wants without question.

 

[Cognisant]

If you want Da Blob back you'll have to kill me first.

They won't let me into Heaven, I got kicked out of Hell, Shangrila was boring and Asgard ran out of booze.

So I'm not going anywhere.

 

[Ex-User (5841)]

Yet not a damn one of them went for the peanut butter bacon. The world just doesn't make sense.

Try a can of sardines, pulled open about 1/4 of the way. And if the tub is plastic, consider the smell. It may take a while to get used to.

If you want Da Blob back you'll have to kill me first.

 

[BigApplePi]

If you want Da Blob back you'll have to kill me first.

I do have long slow deaths available. Or can I sell you a quickie?

They won't let me into Heaven, I got kicked out of Hell, Shangrila was boring and Asgard ran out of booze.

Not a problem. When Da Blob returns he can show you how to get into heaven. You don't have to go to Shangrila You will be directed to an alternate where you can have a helluva good time.

 

[Puffy]

Not a problem. When Da Blob returns he can show you how to get into heaven. You don't have to go to Shangrila You will be directed to an alternate where you can have a helluva good time.

I think Christ is more likely to return before Blob does in honesty, you'd be better waiting to ask him.