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It seems like a bunch of popularity contests for Off Topic participants. Not a serious thread amongst them as far as I have seen.
EDIT:
If you want something somewhat serious check out the video lecture I posted down near the bottom called Randy Pausch. It is long but it is good stuff.
Now THAT would be AWESOME!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Escalante
i shotgun being a crusader with 2 pistols..... :p (and a standing with the pope AND Dalai lama)
It was entertaining, not at all like the lectures I'm used to hearing lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Hroðgar
Personally i think all those recent election threads are pretty pointless.
Agreed. I think it's great that some people are having fun with it (whatever it is, I still haven't really figured it out) but it would be nice if it was kept tidy in a couple of threads instead of being all over the place.
It's to determine the fate of OTD. That's all I'm saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blanket
I second that.
lol ok :p thanks for the explanationQuote:
Originally Posted by joemanf
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Originally Posted by joemanf
I hope that's a joke, Joe.
Otherwise, you know I'll be watching.
And I may have a surprise for some...
Esca; it is all a joke, like real politics. lol. Don worrie mon, go wid da flow mon
The fate of the OTD has been sealed long ago...Quote:
Originally Posted by joemanf
EDIT: Escalante, there is no OTD as we know it anymore, in my opinion this has become a playground for kids who think that anything goes. With opening threads that already exist, politics now, religion soon most likely, opening and posting just for the hell of it, not to contribute to this forum.
Unfortunately.
Well, what would you like to see in this forum? I see a lot of extremes. Idiotic posting, which I've been guilty of, as well as very uptight, serious, don't you dare have fun type posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by EduLeics I
This forum is getting a little frustrating to read and it's difficult to know where to post anymore.
That's why we need the OT government...to take out the trash.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blanket
Why am I having flashbacks to "V for Vendetta"?
I don't really know what to say to that. The OT as it was in June, up until June was fab. Not the people, but the way it was, just some good simple OT-games, no shops, no garbage, a bit of good hearted spam, just what u'd expect of an OT, now it's posting to post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blanket
fine if you have a social life thats better then sitting at home posting on the forums of a game you dont even play anymore, go and enjoy it. I however will spam the crap out of the forums in an atempt to get some real conversation from someone over 6. thanks for the slap in the face.
Is somebody complaining about the Royal House?
I think the only bad things with this forum are the shops (they drive me crazy -.-)
and the really pointless spam. Some spam is good, but not just posting to post.
All posts should actually have a point...
As for the elections, i think they started off as a fun topic, but have turned into pointless spam.
How so? I haven't noticed anything change. It either started as spam or it isn't spam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hyena
Well, the House of Klingenberg isn't really even participating in the elections, since we will always be in positions of power. It was decided that even after the elections, the House will remain. I am Prince of the OTD.
Pointless? To whom? It all has to do with the person who is posting it. You might not place any value in it, but obviously the people who are willing and wanting to post in such threads do. Just because you don't agree with the subject matter doesn't mean that it isn't valid, especially keeping in spirit of what exactly the OT forum is about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Escalante
Refer to my first response. Again. Obviously they are enjoying such threads. Calling them not worthy of enjoyment is, as Candlelite mentioned, a proverbial slap in the face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Escalante
Several things with this portion of what you wrote. First, since I am new here, I decided to investigate your allegations. I went to the very last post, as far back as I could go. Here is a sample of what I saw on the last page:Quote:
Originally Posted by Escalante
Rate the above user's signature ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Billy Mays (RIP)
Poll: Favorit poster[POLL] (Secondary) ( 1 2)
Poll: Blondes, Brunettes, Redheads, or Black Hair ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) <<< I like this one
coffee!!!!! ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
So Lonely...
Website Administrators
why do smilies read the way they do?? ( 1 2 3)
Accuse The Person Above You Of Thoughtcrimes ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
What is the worst reason you ever dumped someone? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Pitchman Billy Mays is Dead!! ( 1 2)
Perfect Dating Service [RPG]
Counting ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Four word story..
That's some deep discussion right there. I decided maybe one sample wasn't good enough...
Hey Hey Hey Evony! ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
this is a stupid question but
Ask a Nesterus ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Moved: Bounty Hunters
Testers Wanted ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Poll: Ashes ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Sorry I haven't Been here in awile guys. ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Just saying hi
Combo Kill Ty Guys ( 1 2)
This or That Game ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Poll: Talking without Speakers ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Lost rep? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
Thread Tags:
Fight Scene
Anyone know Photoshop? ( 1 2)
Anybody... ( 1 2 3)
Plants and vegetation ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
The new mods! ( 1 2 3)
Im gone ( 1 2)
It is a boring day today on the forums. ( 1 2)
I fail to see this age of reason and logic that far surpasses everything that I see here now. There were several interesting threads only a bit ago, especially one about philosophy. Where were you?
And I have a child of my own. I come to OT forum to unwind during work. To chuckle at stupid things, shake my head at the incongruety of man, and to have fun. So far it has done its job for me. If I wanted deep discussion about the meaning of life, post modernism etc, I'd look for it on forums dedicated about such things...such as college forums.Quote:
Originally Posted by Escalante
So its not your cup of tea...you can either lighten up and join in, continue to be a passive observer, or throw the deuces and head on out. Sitting there and acting like the old guys on the muppet show, talking about the "good 'ol days" is negativity that I thought FoxyBunny made a specific thread about...
http://bbs.evony.com/showthread.php?t=57432
If you want more intellectual posts, then post them. If not, you're part of the problem, not the solution.
I'm not a big fan of the RP nor shops either, but do I rain on their parade, proclaiming the end of an era? No.
Just my two cents.
*claps for Ve12y*
You owned him.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and while I might not agree with everything in Escalante's post (I would hate it if the majority of threads were about math, science etc) I understand his frustration and rant. I've ranted a couple of times myself.
Well I typed a whole rant about complaining about things without doing anything to change them, then my internet crashed. Now im too lazy to retype it so imma just say, if you want a serious discussion, make one. And just because YOU dont like something, dont call it silly, pointless, etc.
Ok, maybe he should have said "it's pointless to ME". Would that have made a difference? All I'm saying is it's a matter of opinion and he stated his, just as Ve12y stated hers. (very well stated btw)Quote:
Originally Posted by wpack10
As my parents always told me: "Opinions are like *******s. Everyones got one"Quote:
Originally Posted by Blanket
The problem with an open mind is that people that come along always want to put things in it. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by wpack10
Here is my two cents all of you have opinions if you have a problem then instead of running your mouths for God's sake do something about it if you want the politics go on those threads if you don't then don't and if you want a certain type of thread then make one instead of complaining like a bunch of four years old.
Those topics are not silly.
Let's get back on topic. This is not [another] discussion thread about the state of the OT forum. This is a thread asking why the hell all this Election B.S. is going on. And I agree with that notion. This is stupid. OT is the only so******t economy that works. Keep it that way.
*catches the deuce and hands it back*Quote:
Originally Posted by Escalante
C'mon, help put the OT back on track :p I wasn't around in the glory days but I'm sure with a little spit and polish it can shine again. lol
I dunno, but it seems like every time Escalante posts, he has this tone in his posts where it seems almost like he's looking down on everyone else...
I can agree that the landscape has changed, however im a more of roll with it, go with the flow type person so it really wont affect me until this place becomes flooded with 7 yr old girls talking about Ed Cullen and Zac Efron and the Joe Bros, then i will gladly take my leave.Quote:
Not to sound pessimistic or to insult anyone, but any poster from months ago could agree that the topic landscape of this forum was completely different. Particularly - Drizz, Abakker, Conrad, Demonhero/Stormsurge, abracax, etc.
eeek! take me with you if that happens