Last night after the baseball game, I started a thread about the Red Sox. Needless to say the thread was closed probably due to high number of previous Red Sox threads. My problem was that the thread title was changed from "Bosox fans" to "Botox fans". Although funny, its not right for anyone to change what Ive written. On two different occasions Ive heard of peoples thread titles or posts being involuntarily changed, often to add humor. I feel this is inappropiate to misrepresent someone because our words are basically all we have on a forum. Call it what you want but I think thats wrong. :(
weargle
10-21-04, 09:57 AM
Awwwwwww!! And to post your feelings in the wrong forum too. :(
Thor Simpson
10-21-04, 09:59 AM
must... not... laugh....
BizRodian
10-21-04, 09:59 AM
You can always see the original thread title by looking at the message.
It's humor, and while there are some rules some us thing are stupid, I'm sure... I don't think many mind this.
lol... :) Man, so simple, I didn't even think of it.
weargle
10-21-04, 10:02 AM
Originally posted by gmal2003
I'm a double idiot
Fixed yourself :p
gmal2003
10-21-04, 10:04 AM
What forum should this have been posted in? I'll help you guys out and suggest a picture of a violin as well :up:
kvrdave
10-21-04, 10:06 AM
<img src=http://w3.gorge.net/kvrdave/symp.gif>
gmal2003
10-21-04, 10:10 AM
Originally posted by kvrdave
<img src=http://w3.gorge.net/kvrdave/symp.gif>
Wrong. You need a sad looking or crying face playing the violin slowly, so as to indicate someone telling a sob story. Your's is smiling and playing fast like he's a playing a fiddle.
kvrdave
10-21-04, 10:12 AM
<img src=http://w3.gorge.net/kvrdave/bnose.gif>
And this one is you kissing my butt because I own you in fantasy football. Sorry I didn't wipe well. :D
Heat
10-21-04, 10:20 AM
Originally posted by gmal2003
What forum should this have been posted in? I'll help you guys out and suggest a picture of a violin as well :up: Forum Feedback and Support. Though really, it doesn't matter, just post it wherever, the idiot mods are good about moving threads.
:whofart:
Seriously, when they pass around the sheets with popcorn, cookies, candles etc that their kids are selling, it's a good idea to buy something. You scratch their back, and they'll scratch yours.
gmal2003
10-21-04, 10:21 AM
Fantasy Football? You mother must be proud.
bfrank
10-21-04, 01:11 PM
rotfl
Look it is all in fun. I dont know who did it but you could just report the thread and ask for it to be changed back next time.
muggins
10-21-04, 01:34 PM
:lol:
iggystar
10-21-04, 02:33 PM
Originally posted by bfrank
rotfl
Look it is all in fun. I dont know who did it but you could just report the thread and ask for it to be changed back next time.
I feel you gmal. I remember this certain post that I may or may not have posted incorrectly in the Election Forum. Since I can't fully remember, I'll take the blame for posting incorrectly (but sometimes I wonder).
However, after it was moved the mods changed the subject line, it was moved again to the Book Forum. I just deleted it.
It's all fun and games until your pants are burned off from the flames (the members at Talk aren't that forgiving). :)
Birrman54
10-21-04, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by iggystar
However, after it was moved the mods changed the subject line, it was moved again to the Book Forum to die a horrible, lonesome death.
fixed
kvrdave
10-21-04, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by gmal2003
Fantasy Football? You mother must be proud.
Am I thinking of a different gmal? :hscratch:
auto
10-21-04, 03:05 PM
He does have a point though.
Recently someone changed:
Bjork to perform on Letterman
to
Bjork to perform surgery on Letterman
Necessary? No. Funny? No.
I personally like thread title changes when they are a) funny and b) used sparingly. Too much of a good thing can make it stale. And like gmal2003 said, all that we have here is what we write. That being said, bfrank said it best: report to a mod and ask them to change it back. Easy enough.
BTW, mods, nice title change! :up:
iggystar
10-21-04, 03:08 PM
Originally posted by Birrman54
fixed
Actually, it kind of gave a kick to that forum. Some people actually...gasp...replied (I know hard to believe in Book). :)
grrrah
10-21-04, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by jay77
He does have a point though.
Recently someone changed:
Bjork to perform on Letterman
to
Bjork to perform surgery on Letterman
Necessary? No. Funny? No.
:lol:
I didn't see that thread, but I think its funny.
majorjoe23
10-21-04, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by jay77
He does have a point though.
Recently someone changed:
Bjork to perform on Letterman
to
Bjork to perform surgery on Letterman
Necessary? No. Funny? No.
I personally like thread title changes when they are a) funny and b) used sparingly. Too much of a good thing can make it stale. And like gmal2003 said, all that we have here is what we write. That being said, bfrank said it best: report to a mod and ask them to change it back. Easy enough.
BTW, mods, nice title change! :up:
Man, whoever changed that wasn't even trying. "Dork to perform on Letterman" would have been much better.
gmal2003
10-21-04, 04:06 PM
I know its usually just fun and games. I wasn't even mildly mad at the particular "Botox" thing, but I just wouldn't want to see my words get twisted around. I realize that the mods would probably not twist around one's thoughts outside of the light humor context but I just wanted to speak my peace. I wouldn't want to see an interesting or weird post/thread title and have to debate whether its the actual person who wrote this or a joke. Anywho, it was just what was on my mind at the time so I shared it with you all.
P.S. Its the same gmal kvr, Im just swimming in a river called De Nile. Its early though.
bfrank
10-21-04, 04:14 PM
who ever did it must have felt you would not mind. Again if it happens again just ask for it to be changed back.
Some of us just get carried away with all the power!!!
Side story- I was in a political debate and I went to quote a poster and hit edit on his thread then typed my POV and posted.
-eek-
I had taken out his point and put mine in under his name :o
I did tell him though
rotfl
joltaddict
10-21-04, 04:14 PM
The Idiot Mods Keep Moving My Threads!!!
bfrank
10-21-04, 04:14 PM
Now its off the the Book forum...............;)
Thor Simpson
10-21-04, 04:15 PM
nice bargain. -rolleyes-
joltaddict
10-21-04, 04:16 PM
Merge it with this... http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=213281
MJKTool
10-21-04, 04:19 PM
Originally posted by gmal2003
Wrong. You need a sad looking or crying face playing the violin slowly, so as to indicate someone telling a sob story. Your's is smiling and playing fast like he's a playing a fiddle.
:lol:, ownage on the use of a smilie. Nice :up:
X
10-21-04, 05:47 PM
Such a deal!
gmal2003
10-21-04, 09:50 PM
1996 edition Grant Hill Filas for 5 cent from my basement. Get it while its on the market.
jonw9
10-22-04, 10:27 AM
What size?
gmal2003
10-22-04, 07:24 PM
They were 13.Considering the amount of mildew formed inside them they are now 8s.
bboisvert
10-22-04, 07:46 PM
{Merging with the locked Official Otter Foot Thread}
Preacher
10-22-04, 08:10 PM
Gotta work on the new "My Pens leaked on 'Moby Dick' " thread for Book Talk.
X
10-22-04, 08:19 PM
Did somebody mention Book Talk?
Nick Danger
10-23-04, 11:23 AM
Idiot mods keep moving threads to the Book Forum when they want no replies. A fig on thee!
flashburn
10-23-04, 03:01 PM
Anyone have a spare sock?
kthxbye!
TomOpus
10-23-04, 10:16 PM
This is way funny... love the new title and now it's in Covers, Cases and Inserts...
Follow the bouncing thread! :up:
Minor Threat
10-26-04, 01:31 PM
*tag*
gmal2003
10-26-04, 02:54 PM
PENETROD!!!!!
Aphex Twin
10-28-04, 05:17 PM
Those of you who think you know everything are annoying to those of us who do.
TomOpus
10-28-04, 10:52 PM
For those keeping score... this thread just moved from Home Theater to Sports....
fumanstan
10-28-04, 11:05 PM
*flex*
gmal2003
10-29-04, 09:57 AM
Im so proud of my vagabond thread :up: :banana: :D
cleaver
10-29-04, 10:23 AM
I clicked on this thread currently titles "Detroit Baseketball" thinking that somewhere in Motown people were playing organized games of Baseketball with psyche-outs, doubles, triples, etc. and that finally, I might be able to become a professional athlete. Thanks for getting my hopes up mods!
Ive heard of penis envy, but not Pistons envy.
Ahhhhhh, its good to be champs and beat <b>chumps</b>.
O yea, Kobe blows and his new team team strikingly resembles a slightly better version of the 2003-4 Orlando Magic. Hope you guys make the playoffs this year (I can think of at least 9 other Western teams who'll probably have better records). See you in the Finals, o yeah..... NO I WON'T. Soften up Sacremento, Minnesota, San Antonio, and the other good Western Conference teams for us before we meet them in the Finals.
MJKTool
10-29-04, 05:29 PM
Originally posted by gmal2003
Ive heard of penis envy, but not Pistons envy.
Ahhhhhh, its good to be champs and beat <b>chumps</b>.
O yea, Kobe blows and his new team team strikingly resembles a slightly better version of the 2003-4 Orlando Magic. Hope you guys make the playoffs this year (I can think of at least 9 other Western teams who'll probably have better records). See you in the Finals, o yeah..... NO I WON'T. Soften up Sacremento, Minnesota, San Antonio, and the other good Western Conference teams for us before we meet them in the Finals.
haha. What makes you think they will automatically get to the finals again? Don't let that ego get too big now because of one title. -wink-
Setzer
10-29-04, 08:56 PM
Originally posted by MJKTool
haha. What makes you think they will automatically get to the finals again? Don't let that ego get too big now because of one title. -wink-
Pistons are a fluke and that will be proven this year.
Sorry to hurt the feelings of LakerFan. Us going to the Finals seems more likely than LA making the playoffs. Thats kinda sad. I have no problem being a fluke (which we arent) as long as it meant beating the team that swept us the year before. Beating the team with the best record in the NBA along with our former coach and breaking up the "4 Hall of Famers" dynasty. We've been building something special here for years.Adding a healthy McDyess (who has looked like his old self in the preseason) and Derrick Coleman makes already rough front line scary.
Flashback
11-01-04, 01:33 PM
Wow, Laker fans are still talking smack? :lol:
MJKTool
11-01-04, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by gmal2003
...and breaking up the "4 Hall of Famers" dynasty.
The Piston's did no such thing, as the Lakers were never a "4 Hall of Famer dynasty". Perhaps a "2 Hall of Famer" dynasty, but even thats debatable as 3 years in a row is certainly not a dynasty to me.
MJKTool
11-01-04, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by Flashback
Wow, Laker fans are still talking smack? :lol:
Chicago! :lol:
Flashback
11-01-04, 04:11 PM
Originally posted by MJKTool
Chicago! :lol:
:lol: AHHH ... NO.....but close - Celtics ... but I have history...right Yankee fans? It's all about the history!
nickdawgy
11-04-04, 05:52 AM
Originally posted by MJKTool
haha. What makes you think they will automatically get to the finals again? Don't let that ego get too big now because of one title. -wink-
I agree. Now I know how Laker haters felt when year after year the Lakers were picked to head to the finals, and/or win it all. Everyone at ESPN is saying Pistons over Spurs/Wolves in the Finals. You win one title and the world is your oyster ;)
Actually, check that....when the Lakers won the title in 2000, the Spurs were favored I think. Then in 2001, the Blazers favored. Then in 2002, the Spurs again.
gmal2003
11-04-04, 08:47 AM
Im moreso ribbin/jokin than anything else. I realize that the road to the Finals is goin to be even harder this year with Shaq in the East. If Minnesota/San Antonio stays healthy they will be very hard to beat. But after years of cockiness and attitude by the Lakers its good to see the tables turn. Be that as it may, I never whined or cried when they (LA) had their great run. I didnt like them, but there rings and trophies were an automatic win in any debate about basketball. It wasnt the number of rings that matter tho as much as the fact that they were the CURRENT champs. The champs should have nothing less than an ego as they are the best team in basketball until their is another champ crowned.
gmal2003
11-04-04, 08:53 AM
Originally posted by MJKTool
The Piston's did no such thing, as the Lakers were never a "4 Hall of Famer dynasty". Perhaps a "2 Hall of Famer" dynasty, but even thats debatable as 3 years in a row is certainly not a dynasty to me.
Although 3 NBA rings in a row is not a dynasty to you. The court of public oppinion would disagree. After their 3rd straight, the majority of the media and NBA fans coined them a dynasty. The team Detroit beat consisted of 4 Hall of famers (Shaq, Payton, Malone, Bean) including the 2 that brought them to dynasty status.
Flashback
11-04-04, 10:04 AM
Originally posted by gmal2003
Although 3 NBA rings in a row is not a dynasty to you. The court of public oppinion would disagree. After their 3rd straight, the majority of the media and NBA fans coined them a dynasty. The team Detroit beat consisted of 4 Hall of famers (Shaq, Payton, Malone, Bean) including the 2 that brought them to dynasty status.
I think his point was that although Malone/Payton are going to the HOF they are not at that level anymore.
Daryl
11-04-04, 10:15 AM
Originally posted by MJKTool
haha. What makes you think they will automatically get to the finals again?
Last time I checked they still played in the East ;)
gmal2003
11-04-04, 10:19 AM
Originally posted by Flashback
I think his point was that although Malone/Payton are going to the HOF they are not at that level anymore.
Be that as it may, their notarity as HOF players still remained. Not to mention they both took pay cuts to join the team for the sole reason of winning the title, a title which alluded them and their great careers. They figured (as did many) it was a near lock to win it. The only pieces missing in the LA arsenal was a better PG and esp. a complimentary PF.Ironically, the Pistons tried to sign Malone but failed as he wanted to be on a team with a better chance at winning the ring :lol:Considering those facts, my satisfaction level couldnt have been higher by beating any other team.
Flashback
11-04-04, 10:59 AM
Originally posted by gmal2003
Considering those facts, my satisfaction level couldnt have been higher by beating any other team.
No doubt :D
MJKTool
11-04-04, 12:14 PM
Originally posted by Flashback
I think his point was that although Malone/Payton are going to the HOF they are not at that level anymore.
Actually that wasnt my point :lol: But that is also true. Both of them didnt even play most of the time. Hardly something to brag about breaking up.
I assumed it was pretty cut and dry to what I said. First of all there were not 4 hall of famers when the Lakers won their 3 titles in a row. There were only 2 (Shaq & Kobe), hence it makes no sense to call them the "4 Hall of Famers" dynasty. Hell Malone and Payton came aboard when the Lakers weren't winning any titles. Again makes no sense.
Originally posted by Flashback
Although 3 NBA rings in a row is not a dynasty to you. The court of public oppinion would disagree. After their 3rd straight, the majority of the media and NBA fans coined them a dynasty. The team Detroit beat consisted of 4 Hall of famers (Shaq, Payton, Malone, Bean) including the 2 that brought them to dynasty status.
See Boston's run at titles in the 60's for a true look at a dynasty.
Flashback
11-04-04, 12:42 PM
Originally posted by MJKTool
Actually that wasnt my point :lol:
Oops...didn't really read back, I just assumed it and we know all about that ... :lol:
And I didn't post the second quote in your post ;) but I did post re: that I grew up a Celtics fan NOT a Bulls fan - since I am from CT not Chicago.
AHHH ... NO.....but close - Celtics ... but I have history...right Yankee fans? It's all about the history!
Jericho
11-04-04, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by MJKTool
See Boston's run at titles in the 60's for a true look at a dynasty.
You mean back when there were three teams in the league, they played with peach baskets, and a team's idea of scouting was to go to the local playground? :)
MJKTool
11-04-04, 02:08 PM
Originally posted by Flashback
And I didn't post the second quote in your post ;) but I did post re: that I grew up a Celtics fan NOT a Bulls fan - since I am from CT not Chicago.
I know, you stressed that awhile back. You must REALLY not want to be associated with the Bulls :lol:
MJKTool
11-04-04, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by Jericho
You mean back when there were three teams in the league, they played with peach baskets, and a team's idea of scouting was to go to the local playground? :)
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