Quick Stop Q&A

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Got a question about the site? Ask it here...

[By-tor]

Who's your fuckin' contractor? :p
http://static.flickr.com/28/92813906_3d16eab91e_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/obtuse/92813906/)

[Razorback]

Got a question about the site? Ask it here...

When will the bug die?

[jjcourtright]

Which bug would that be? ;)

[UncaScroogeMcD]

By-Tor - While I do appreciate the joke, please keep it to legitimiate questions in this thread, please.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Can we get a breakdown of what days certain columns are being ran? Just an idea.

[By-tor]

By-Tor - While I do appreciate the joke, please keep it to legitimiate questions in this thread, please.I don't have any legit questions. I'm a smart-ass and can't help it. But you haven't seen a post from me ragging on ANYTHING about the change over. So, yeah, no problem.

Edit: Wait, wait!! I do have one last question.

Is there a Happy Hour, like 2 for 1 posting? We could get these newbs post count up quick if they got credit for 2 posts everytime they posted.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Can we get a breakdown of what days certain columns are being ran? Just an idea.

Here's the current rundown (although there is some fluctuation due to the occassional missed deadline, or if a column is biweekly - however, this is what you can generally plan on):

MONDAY
- Spook’d – Jeffrey Stevenson & Seth Damoose
- Preaching From The Longbox – Britt Schramm
- Widge Goes Off - Widgett Walls
- Party Favors – Joe Corey

TUESDAY
- Rabbit & Cat Adventures - Frank Gibson & Becky Dreistadt
- DVD Late Show - Christopher Mills
- Nocturnal Admissions - D.K. Holm
- Toybox - Michael Crawford
- Terry Gilliam Quickcast

WEDNESDAY
- Monkey Talk - Paul Dini & Rashy
- Strange Impersonation - Kim Morgan
- Brat-Halla – Jeffrey Stevenson & Seth Damoose
- Fat Man Pants - Mattt Potter

THURSDAY
- Fred Hembeck Show - Fred Hembeck
- International Intrigue - Alison Venito
- Music for the Masses - Mark Bell
- Backlash - KJB

FRIDAY
- Game On! - Ian Bonds
- Comics in Context - Peter Sanderson
- Trailer Park - Christopher Stipp
- Film Flam Flummox - Mike Dequina
- Melonpool Quickcast – Steve Troop
- Scrubs Blog
- Weekend Shopping Guide

[ILovePapaSmurf]

That's great and all, but I meant on the main site. But thank you for that.

Not sure what you're asking, then... Please clarify...

[FanGirl]

I agree with Smurfy that it should be listed on the site. It is one of the first things I looked for when I go to a new site is to see an overview.

What if we want to email the columnist directly? There appears to be no email links to individuals just one lump email address.

"Oh and when will Ellen be guesting on your very gay show?"
(That is a quote from Clerks:TAS in case you thought I was serious)

[Razorback]

Great question and answer. :) Hey, is there a schedule like that on the front page?

P.S.

Thanks for making the banner link to the front page. I am not sure why it wasn't like that with the old site.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

I agree with Smurfy that it should be listed on the site. It is one of the first things I looked for when I go to a new site is to see an overview.

What if we want to email the columnist directly? There appears to be no email links to individuals just one lump email address.

"Oh and when will Ellen be guesting on your very gay show?"
(That is a quote from Clerks:TAS in case you thought I was serious)


Good idea - we'll add the column schedule to the front page, under the Columns menu.

Regarding the e-mail, we're going to be setting up site e-mails for the individual columnists - but until we can institute that, we've been hardcoding in the addys to the individual columns (depending on whether or not said columnist has indicated they want the addy up there). All other inquiries, as always, can go through the "contact us" link and be forwarded apropriately.

As to Ellen, she keeps turning us down. We have, however, lined up Bear who drives car.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

That's great and all, but I meant on the main site. But thank you for that.

Not sure what you're asking, then... Please clarify...

Can you not edit my post, but instead reply like everyone else? It seems like an invasion of my personal space.

And by the way, I think what I said was pretty clear. Main site means www.quickstopentertainment.com

I just love how you tell FanGirl it is a great idea, but a Smurf who uses purple and Comic Sans Ms font is put on the backburner for asking what someone's favorite animal is! Oh, I love being ignored.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Can you not edit my post, but instead reply like everyone else? It seems like an invasion of my personal space.

And by the way, I think what I said was pretty clear. Main site means www.quickstopentertainment.com

I just love how you tell FanGirl it is a great idea, but a Smurf who uses purple and Comic Sans Ms font is put on the backburner for asking what someone's favorite animal is! Oh, I love being ignored.

Hit the wrong button (Edit instead of Quote) - completely unintentional...

And yes, I think it was a great idea, and thank you for it. I'm working on it right now.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Hit the wrong button (Edit instead of Quote) - completely unintentional...

And yes, I think it was a great idea, and thank you for it. I'm working on it right now.

You better be! ;)

[Sheriff]

Ok, I have a couple:

1. Porn Star Quotes - where is my once a week sunshine?

2. How did you choose Scrubs for the behind the scenes blog?

3. Who are you? (maybe I missed it but it would be a great time for the 'Introduce Yourself' thread to re-appear, hint hint).

4. How much are you really worth? one multiplujillion, nine obsquatumatillion, six hundred twenty-three dollars and sixty-two cents or five multiplujillion, nine impossibidillion, seven fantasticatrillion dollars and sixteen cents.

[By-tor]

I'm going with sixteen cents. And I'm so in trouble.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Ok, I have a couple:

1. Porn Star Quotes - where is my once a week sunshine?

Sadly, Porn Star Quotes are no more. Sorry about the sunshine.

2. How did you choose Scrubs for the behind the scenes blog?

They followed me from my old gig.

3. Who are you? (maybe I missed it but it would be a great time for the 'Introduce Yourself' thread to re-appear, hint hint).

I'm clearly identified in my welcome article on the site. Kevin wants to do a more formal intro at some point, so I'm in a holding pattern for that.

4. How much are you really worth? one multiplujillion, nine obsquatumatillion, six hundred twenty-three dollars and sixty-two cents or five multiplujillion, nine impossibidillion, seven fantasticatrillion dollars and sixteen cents.

Plus my number one dime.

[BizarroPunisher]

Why can't I have an avatar? PLEASE HELP.

[By-tor]

Pussy!! :p

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Why can't I have an avatar? PLEASE HELP.

Ming was looking into that - drop him a Private Message (Ming) and let him know you're still having trouble.

[FanGirl]

I'd like to second bringing back the Introduce Yourself thread. We were doing it ourselves for a while, but we couldn't sticky it.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

I'd like to second bringing back the Introduce Yourself thread. We were doing it ourselves for a while, but we couldn't sticky it.

Done.

[acid_soda]

My max avitar size is 80x80...im noticing other members have bigger avatars...

[UncaScroogeMcD]

My max avitar size is 80x80...im noticing other members have bigger avatars...

Back to the euphamisms...

[UncaScroogeMcD]

My max avitar size is 80x80...im noticing other members have bigger avatars...

It may be a board setting that grandfathered in pre-existing avatars. I'll ask Ming about it.

[acid_soda]

thanks!

[FanGirl]

Done.

Um..Introduce yourself threads are where you ask questions that everyone answers so you get a better idea of who they are. Not just a open thread with that title which is just asking for newbies to run in front of a firing range. Newbies should know who posts here too.

For example: http://moviepoopshoot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4955&highlight=introduce


Not that shooting newbies isn't fun, but I don't think you understood what we were asking for.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Um..Introduce yourself threads are where you ask questions that everyone answers so you get a better idea of who they are. Not just a open thread with that title which is just asking for newbies to run in front of a firing range. Newbies should know who posts here too.

For example: http://moviepoopshoot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4955&highlight=introduce


Not that shooting newbies isn't fun, but I don't think you understood what we were asking for.

Feel free to come up with a questionnaire and post it in the thread...

[ratm1966]

How about this...

Some random regular (not a newb) board member will come up with some questions that we can all answer; in it's own thread. The author of said thread can then message you and have it become a sticky at the top. It will then remain up there until the next month starts.

Sound good?

[Sheriff]

I totally agree, set the minimum post count for important members at 500 (nodding to Affleckie). Not that the size of your post count matters, but to be honest, yeah it matters (sob).

I think it is really cool that you are putting out the Welcome Mat for newbies, hell, some of them are probably being referred here by friends or other legitimate means (like I was). Please don’t misunderstand. I assume you are not familiar with the 25 people who would come and try to abuse us with their idiotic posts about how Jay and Silent Bob (http://quickstopentertainment.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4833&highlight=silent) were the shit and we were the ones wearing clown shoes. The influx would at sometimes be fun (http://quickstopentertainment.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3571&highlight=clown+shoes) (when comedy central would play the movie once every month) but get downright annoying at times. Honestly, for every 250 new posters one (http://quickstopentertainment.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4852&highlight=clown+shoes) would stick around and add something intelligent to the site. Shit, it sounds like I actually know what I am talking about, listen to someone who has a higher post count.

Un'L, I think you are doing a bang up job, please stick around and keep up the posting.

[jjcourtright]

I think it is really cool that you are putting out the Welcome Mat for newbies, hell, some of them are probably being referred here by friends or other legitimate means (like I was). Who would refer you?

[Sheriff]

Is is there a possiblity for SpellChecker?

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Is is there a possiblity for SpellChecker?Yeah, it's called Microsoft Word.

[Sheriff]

I hate to copy and paste when you can't right click it to the text box. Plus remembering that paste is Ctrl + V when drunk is difficult for that one brain cell. This argues that I should not be drinking and posting, but that is how I choose to live my life.

[acid_soda]

Another thing and this the last one for awhile

i've never had a custom title option...is there any way it can be turned on?

[Mighty Wingman]

Wait. Are you saying Ryall titled you "board idiot" ?

I've never been able to change mine either, and I only have an avatar because Ryall set it up.

[acid_soda]

I just got av options less than a week ago...and yes ryall titled me.

[PftLBritt]

Youse guys should be able to access your profile by clicking here (http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/profile.php?do=editprofile).

To change your title is located under the heading of "Custom User Title"

To change your avatar is located, click here (http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/profile.php?do=editavatar)

It should display your current avatar and how to make a custom one (either thru uploading a small 100x100 or 48.8Kb pix or via external URL).

Thank you and please come again...

[JK]

Thank you QSEN Customer Service Representative. I checked box one, indicating that your advice was helpful and pertinent.

[Mighty Wingman]

Thanks for trying to help Britt, but something glitchy happened the last time the boards changed over ( April or May 05 , I can't remember ) But some of us don't have the options most users get.

For instance if I click on change Avatar , I can delete the one I have, but then "Do not use avatar" is selected and will not unselect.
There is no option from my user cp to change my title. Trust me , I've looked.

But again thanks for trying.

[acid_soda]

haha...unca added something to my title...

[Real M.C.]

haha...unca added something to my title...

Well, earned, my friend. . .well earned. You took the title away from me, but alas, I am a gracious loser.

Fucker.

[BizarroPunisher]

It may be a board setting that grandfathered in pre-existing avatars. I'll ask Ming about it.

Yeah, I'm having that problem too. I can finally have an avatar, but the dimensions have to be 80X80. Just thought I'd mention others were having the same problem.

[PftLBritt]

Thanks for trying to help Britt, but something glitchy happened the last time the boards changed over ( April or May 05 , I can't remember ) But some of us don't have the options most users get.

For instance if I click on change Avatar , I can delete the one I have, but then "Do not use avatar" is selected and will not unselect.
There is no option from my user cp to change my title. Trust me , I've looked.

But again thanks for trying.

Damn, some help I was. And yet I knew that you would know how to make the changes. I would claim CONSPIRACY and tell those guys that you will not cowtow to THE MAN until you were made a full-fledged member of the Shooters, er, the Quickies, er, whatever the hell we want to call this little rag-tag bunch of smart-thinking individuals. And yes, that is a pretty damn long sentence.

[marksiwel]

Yeah, it's called Microsoft Word.

i dont have word (long story)! so yeah spellcheck would be nice

[By-tor]

Avatars? We ain't got no avatars. We don't need no avatars. I don't have to show you any stinkin' avatars.

http://www.ladyofthecake.com/mel/saddles/images/badges.jpg

[acid_soda]

Fucker.

oooohh you said the F-word...
I'm telling on you...

[Real M.C.]

oooohh you said the F-word...
I'm telling on you...

F-word? I never said the F-word. Not once, in that quote, did I ever mention "Fangirl." :D

[acid_soda]

F-word? I never said the F-word. Not once, in that quote, did I ever mention "Fangirl." :D

no...but you indeed said "fucker" :p

[Aaron]

no...but you indeed said "fucker" :p
oooohh you said the F-word...
I'm telling on you...

[phit_demon]

oooohh you said the F-word...
I'm telling on you...
You're sexy when you tattletale.

[Aaron]

You're sexy when you tattletale.
You're sexy when you... oh who am I kidding, you're sexy ALL the time
*kisses*

[psychofiend]

Yeah, I've got a question. Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe?
http://www.moviezilla.org/images/movies/bc5.jpg

[phit_demon]

Someone just caught Breakfast Club for the first time. I'm surprised a thread wasn't started.

[acid_soda]

To uncascrooge:
this may be temporary but i'm noticing the server is getting very sluggish. This shouldn't be true for me because i have 3mbps internet. It took me 45 seconds to post a reply. Is there anything wrong with the server?
:edit: this one took 33 seconds about...

[JK]

To uncascrooge:
this may be temporary but i'm noticing the server is getting very sluggish. This shouldn't be true for me because i have 3mbps internet. It took me 45 seconds to post a reply. Is there anything wrong with the server?
:edit: this one took 33 seconds about...

I'm on the T-line at work and it is verrrrrrrry slow...this took nearly two minutes... It's getting slower each time I try to log on.

Edit: three minutes (+ three more to edit)

[acid_soda]

Yeah, I can safely say this is taking longer than when I had dial-up. HELP!

[UncaScroogeMcD]

It's my understanding that we're being hammered due to the new InAction short with Master Shake...

[jjcourtright]

Well tell 'em to knock that shit off.

[Matthew]

I thought I was the only one. Ever hear of mirrors?

[Jason_Brown]

Damnnnnnnnnnnnn... youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu... Masterrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... Shakeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[By-tor]

http://www.wildlife-sanctuary.co.uk/Land_Snail_1.jpg
Concurred.

[acid_soda]

Dammit master shake...QUIT SUCKING UP BANDWIDTH!!!!!!!11oneonefsfhdff

[JK]

...must've plugged the Shake Signal directly into the QSE server instead of Carl's house...

[JK]

There seems to have been a slight problem with the database.
Please try again by pressing the refresh (javascript:window.location=window.location;) button in your browser.

An E-Mail has been dispatched to our Technical Staff (ming@viewaskew.com), who you can also contact if the problem persists.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

After twenty minute of trying to get in and post something, this is what I got...

[acid_soda]

Ditto

[Sheriff]

Why did the amount of posts in the persons profile dissapear?

These small changes are starting to make me paranoid; Will our locations be removed? Titles? Names?

*Looks around* Am I the only one who noticed?

[Real M.C.]

Why did the amount of posts in the persons profile dissapear?

These small changes are starting to make me paranoid; Will our locations be removed? Titles? Names?

*Looks around* Am I the only one who noticed?

Yep. . .they're gone. But screw it. . .they're completely fucking worthless anyway. :p

[FanGirl]

I noticed too, but at least you can find the number of posts under the member list. I'm just under 300 posts away from 5000. I hope it comes back by the time I reach that.

[By-tor]

Hell, I don't know. I've been here a little over a year, and passed the 2500 mark. That's kinda embarassing. :o

[Threadkiller]

.they're completely fucking worthless anyway. :p
Pretty useful in determining if someone is using their first post to spam or not. For those of us who can't keep track of all the new names around here.

[acid_soda]

Naw...I looked into Sherif's profile and found his post count, and it should be the same for everyone else...if not, that means we're all n00bs!

[Sheriff]

Yeah, you can see it if you check the profile page, I ment this thingy over here.





<--------

I just want to know why it is gone, oh, and I am still paranoid!

[acid_soda]

My feelings on this can be perfectly expressed in one smiley


>:O

[Real M.C.]

Pretty useful in determining if someone is using their first post to spam or not. For those of us who can't keep track of all the new names around here.

Valid point. However, I'm pretty sure that you and every other veteran of this board can smell spam a mile away, so who cares if it's a first posting or not? All spam must be destroyed. :mad:

Besides, the counts are still available under the profile so if that's really your concern, you can still get to that information.

From what I've seen, most are using post counts to "throw down on the table" to see who has the biggest. . .

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ad/Rooster.jpg

. . .or, in some cases, is the biggest.

[Threadkiller]

For anyone who's wondering, here's the current standings for biggest
http://www.threadartist.com/images/rooster-embroidery-designs-16505.jpg
Razorback 9,199
Owner
jjcourtright 5,493
Nostradumbass
karmattack 5,127
Former Poo Guru
ILovePapaSmurf 5,125
Fanilow!
FanGirl 4,763
Board Narc
ratm1966 4,163
He Who Rides A Pale Horse
Dave 4,072
Grand Pooh Bah
Mighty Wingman 3,668
Senior Member
psychofiend 3,430
The Other One
Zens_7s 3,318
Senior Member
Omaru 3,153
Guitar Hero
Robbo_the_Hood 3,069
Seen Your Member
Efexeye 3,047
Gone for good
Matthew 2,999
Senior Member
jkhulon73 2,841
#0926-8765-001
By-tor 2,641
Senior Member
Matt1 2,577
Benign Overlord
DangerSeeker 2,567
Chancellor of Rad
Zens7s 2,498
Princess Sparklemotion
BAMSS04 2,394
" Wielder of the Fish"
Mighty_Wingman 2,383
Senior Member
Droogan_Leader 2,195
Poop Prince
code6enterprises 2,178
Senior Member
TLS 2,013
Poopsicle
EternalStrife 1,936
Manic Depressive
marksiwel 1,891
'Shooter
Threadkiller 1,795
Frosted Wookie
Ryall 1,572
Poop Lord
ozchick 1,566
Tired & Cranky
DarthMaulRat 1,539
A man of wealth and taste


I'm #27! Fear me!

[psychofiend]

Damn! I'm in the top 10!
and random picture found by typing "top 10" in google images... NOW!
http://www.church-marketing.com/images/general7/Cedar%20Ridge%20Top%2010%20Pt%201%20F.jpg

[Real M.C.]

For anyone who's wondering, here's the current standings for biggest
http://www.threadartist.com/images/rooster-embroidery-designs-16505.jpg
Zens_7s 3,318
Senior Member

Efexeye 3,047
Gone for good

Zens7s 2,498
Princess Sparklemotion



I'm #27! Fear me!

Actually. . .you're number #24. . .you have Zens in there twice and somebody who is no longer on the board.

Wait a minute. . .on second thought. . .maybe Zens should be listed twice. :D

[ILovePapaSmurf]

How does Karma have more posts than me?

[acid_soda]

I'm not on the list!

>:O

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Razorback 9,199
Owner
jjcourtright 5,493
Nostradumbass
karmattack 5,127
Former Poo Guru


etc...
[/QUOTE]


Damn, two and a half years and I don't even break the top thirty. I need to post more.

a mere 1058, pathetic.

[Zens7s]

Actually. . .you're number #24. . .you have Zens in there twice and somebody who is no longer on the board.

Wait a minute. . .on second thought. . .maybe Zens should be listed twice. :D
I am on there twice. When we switched the board over last time my profile got glitched up and I started over.

I would say this, my old personality was a total bitch but looked awesome in a mini skirt. Sigh, the good ol' days. :)

[ozchick]

Phew! I just made the Top 30 :D

[By-tor]

I would say this, my old personality looked awesome in a mini skirt. Some things never change. I gotta see these legs sometime soon. Of course I might take a look at the twins while I'm at it . ;)

[JK]

Pretty useful in determining if someone is using their first post to spam or not. For those of us who can't keep track of all the new names around here.

No matter how hard people try to pimp "fairness" and "equality", it is a deeply ingrained part of human nature, this... social ranking. This, to me, is like some of these schools and sports leagues that don't keep score because they don't want anyone to walk away a loser or have their feelings hurt. The intentions are good, but the execution is frustrating. The post counter isn't just a tool for identifying noobs and dweebs, but it is a badge of honor worthy of some respect for those of us who've been a member of this community for three or more years. I know we can look it up in a profile (for now) but honestly, some of these people don't even know what a period is for- they're not going to bother looking it up.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

The post counter isn't just a tool for identifying noobs and dweebs, but it is a badge of honor worthy of some respect for those of us who've been a member of this community for three or more years.
Which is why I theorize that they removed them from the boards side of things. It takes away any sense of superiority or old-guard status that we may hold against certain individuals who are here for the long haul as their job dictates.

It's nothing to get upset over at all. Quite frankly, it should be done strictly for those reasons. I'd do it if I were in the same position. The timing of it was excellent. If it had happened in the first week after the change over, a couple of us would have been all up in arms over it and threatned to never again post here.

[Purple Pixie]

Help! I am doing everything I possibly can to find a avatar to put on my posts, but everything I try is too big! I am a bit confused by this though, because a lot of them I have seen here don't look to me like they would be any smaller. I admit I am not quite computer savvy abou things like this, but this just not seem right. Can you please tell me if I am doing something wrong?

[jjcourtright]

I'm number 2?

I'm number 2! I'm number 2!

I so rarely looked at post counts, even when they were on this screen that I had no idea. Fuck all y'all!

[FanGirl]

Number 5 is ALIVE! No disassemble! No!

[By-tor]

The post counter isn't just a tool for identifying noobs and dweebs, but it is a badge of honor worthy of some respect.. I agree completely. I've probably "over-posted" in the last year. But, I've got "war wounds" to show for it. We've lost some quality posters since I've been here, also. Newbs are less likely to stir the shit with a regular if they see post count, IMO. Probably just a coupla pissy Texans, but who else out there liked being able to see post count by simply checking a post? If it don't come back, who cares, but I still think it's bush league.

[Aaron]

I'm number 2! I'm number 2!
*giggles like a schoolgirl*

[acid_soda]

Where's Assassin?

[JK]

I've got a legitimate question/complaint- every time I open a thread that been stickyed, it blows out any notification of new posts in other threads. It turns everything new from bold to... not-bold. Very annoying.

[ozchick]

I have the same prob JK. For that reason, I leave the sticky threads till last. It's a real pain.

[jjcourtright]

I do the same thing...but then I don't know what's read or unread in the other Sticky threads.

[Matthew]

Ever since it started happening here, I just reply then hit the back button to read other threads I have not yet browsed.

[Dave]

I never really kept up with the post counts on the side, but i did notice they were gone at about the same time I switched from a PC to a MAC. I thought it was something wrong on my end.

So is there a way to seperate the Boards from the main site so that whatever was sucking up all the Bandwidth doesn't bog this down again?

[Razorback]

From what I've seen, most are using post counts to "throw down on the table" to see who has the biggest. . .

Please, I will throw down on any board, even if I have only 15 postings (check out a few heavy metal sites and watch me rip apart the veterans with 20,000 postings to my 12).

For me, the post count means little. Hell, most of my postings occured in a very short time, and then I slacked off (at one point I had a 5:1 ratio posting to the next highest). However, to these other chucklenuts it is important because it validates their time here.

You actually promote less posting when you remove such things (yes, yes, the post count is still available if you sell your first born or click on the profile). I have seen it done on other boards and within a few months the post count display was back because people stopped caring since they couldn't flaunt their time on the board.

I know, it is silly, but people really do think that way.

[Razorback]

Interesting, the ability to create a custom title has also been removed. Sure, we still have them displayed, but I am sure that will go soon... we don't want to swing our roosters around and scare off all the new and exciting users coming to the Quickstop.

[JK]

...the ability to create a custom title has also been removed...

Now this is getting ridiculous...
How soon until we start seeing [censored] again? Some 12 year-old probably came in here all "jay n slint bub rawk pwns l8tr", got flamed and then cried about it. But you know what? This place is that much better because at one point we all had to go through the flames. Those that stick it out have become interresting and valuable members of this little community. But this apparent trend towards fairness and all-inclusiveness is just going to lead to mediocrity and like RB said, a lot of people are just going to stop caring. I know I don't want to come to a board populated by a bunch of dweebs that can't spell and have an average IQ equivalent to a third- no, first grader.

[ozchick]

This is getting ridiculous. What's next? Maybe you (being the PTB) should take away sigs, avatars and PM's. Oooh I know, get rid of our usernames and issue us all with random numbers instead.

[acid_soda]

Interesting, the ability to create a custom title has also been removed.
Pfffttt...I've never had that. Just ask me and every member that signed on after April 2005.

Oooh I know, get rid of our usernames and issue us all with random numbers instead.

From now on, I shall be known as XXVIII.

Edit: damn Roman Numerals >:O

[FanGirl]

Acid - wouldn't XXXVII be more appropriate?

[acid_soda]

THIRTY SEVEN?!?!?

[Aaron]

issue us all with random numbers instead.
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/p/prisoner.jpg
I AM NOT A NUMBER!

But if the big bouncy ball starts chasing me down, I'll now know why...

[Razorback]

This is getting ridiculous. What's next? Maybe you (being the PTB) should take away sigs, avatars and PM's. Oooh I know, get rid of our usernames and issue us all with random numbers instead.

I will be #13!

You can be #4. We will have so much fun talking about each other as numbers.

"I heard #4 got it on with #27!"

"Wait, who is #27?"

"[censored] if I know... but I hear he/she/it is hawt!"

[Razorback]

Pfffttt...I've never had that. Just ask me and every member that signed on after April 2005.

Strange... then how did you become "Board Idiot, esq."?

[Sheriff]

When I first mentioned it, I was worried about how the board was changing without any notification. This was supposed to be the place where our fears and concerns were put to rest but our fearless leader has yet to respond. I am not pissed or even mentioning a reason for such changes, I just want to know why they are happening.

As far as RB being cool with the post count being removed, sure, it's easy to be comfortable with it, especially when you have the biggest post count around *sob* (on a side note, please post links to you flaming someone on a metal board, it has been a while since I have seen the teeth come out).

[acid_soda]

Strange... then how did you become "Board Idiot, esq."?
Ryall Titled me when he was Admin and Unca added "esq." at the end a couple of weeks ago.

[Threadkiller]

Some 12 year-old probably came in here all "jay n slint bub rawk pwns l8tr", got flamed and then cried about it. But you know what? This place is that much better because at one point we all had to go through the flames. Those that stick it out have become interresting and valuable members of this little community..Anyone who was here from the beginning knows that flaming noobs is a tradition that stems from the fact that too many out-of-control/unflamed noobs took over these boards and ultimately caused them to be shut down for a few months. Our new leadership doesn't seem to be aware of our rich cultural history of flaming and swinging our big post counts around in the interest of self preservation.

Noobs that can't take a little heat = bad thing for the community.

[FanGirl]

Lately, it feels awfully unsupervised in here. I mean Unca has made 7 posts in the last 31 days. I mean it's one thing to respond to reports of spam or poor behavior. It's another to have an admin as an actual prescense on the board. In the immortal words of Geroge Bush "we (regulars) will stand down when they (admins) stand up." It would be nice to actually be informed of changes and explainations as to why they are happening.

[By-tor]

It would be nice to actually be informed of changes and explainations as to why they are happening.Word up!!!
http://eil.com/newgallery/Gun-Word-Up---Part-1-53770.jpg

[JK]

It would be nice to actually be informed of changes and explainations as to why they are happening.

Yeah, but last time we asked to be in the loop on up and coming changes we were pretty much told it was none of our business and the boards could just go away. Again.

[FanGirl]

I guess it all comes down the immortal question "Is it better to burn out or fade away"?

[jjcourtright]

That's not a question. It's better to burn out than to fade away.

[acid_soda]

We need some section mods and some supermods.
a few of them.

If we get a group of moderators big enough to where at least one or two would be on the board at any given time, that would keep this forum relatively clean of n00bs [the bad kind], trolls, and other annoyances. especially in this section.

[Sheriff]

Thanks for taking care of the lurker, but can you answer some of the other questions?

Thanks

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Thanks for taking care of the lurker, but can you answer some of the other questions?

Thanks

Such as? I haven't seen a question I need to address yet... Anything in particular you're thinking of?

[ozchick]

Such as? I haven't seen a question I need to address yet... Anything in particular you're thinking of?

Oh come on now. There's plenty of speculation and growing agro in the previous page or so of posts, that you could quite easily address.

[By-tor]

Think a doosh got a visit last nite.

http://www.stewartsattic.com/Marx/specials/whosjohnny/susanolsen.jpg
:D

[FanGirl]

Why did the amount of posts in the persons profile dissapear?
Will our locations be removed? Titles? Names?

That's one question that many people in this thread have been concerned about.

Another thing that has been alluded to is: Considering the influx of newbies that have been a problem are you going to have more of a prescence here? Can you make some people mods to help if not?

Subquestion, do you read all the threads or do you just respond to alerts sent out?

[Purple Pixie]

Although I am sure that I am gonna get trolled to hell for this, I have to get this out. I have noticed the term Noob (newb, No0B, etc.) used quite often all over this site. The way I've seen it used it often comes out as a dirty word. Granted I have it in my signature, but I'm not the only one to have a dirty word in my signature as a joke. However I have seen is used here directly describing new members... And it has been made very clear that new people are not wanted here, just from reading this thread alone. I for one have not been made to feel the least bit welcome since I started here a couple of weeks ago, and I have done my best to post often and be as nice as possible. Has this board become an exclusive club? Should I not bother, because it seems that no new person will be particularly welcome. I am not trying to be mean. I generally have found I enjoy reading just about everyones posts here. I just want to know if I should even bother.

[acid_soda]

As long as you lurk for awhile, get to know who you should avoid and who you could be netbuddies with [it's different for every person] and then contribute to whatever threads are started and what not, you will still be a n00b...but in a good way! Then eventually, you will graduate from n00bdom and be considered a regular. You see, n00b simply means you're new here, and every n00b gets his/her flame at least once, everybody does. You gotta learn to ignore the minor flames and not let them get to you. Besides, its the internet! Shit happens!


anyway...You're a good n00b if you don't try to piss the members off, act smart on the forums, don't spam, and read before you post.

You're a bad n00b if you DO do the things listed above. It just depends on the n00b.


So far, it looks like you know how to spell and grammarize and type in a competent manner. You've earned some "Good" points!

[Purple Pixie]

I understand what a noob is and what it means. But in certaint context it is a dirty word. I have seen people use it in a negative way. I understand I am a noob here and that is fine, but I have seen it being used in a very mean way. I play an MMO, and my guild has had to practically ban the word because of the negative tone it can take.

Anyway, thanks for the reply, and I hope your right! I for the most part really like it here. It keeps me entertained when I should be working. :-p

[FanGirl]

We were all newbies once and we all had to come through some sort of hazing. I think ByTor had it the worst because he signed on right after some horrible poster who got banned because of all the racial slurs and going after members. No one trusted that he wasn't this same guy for a long time.

Here's the history on this board. When it was first launched it was riddled with posters swearing, name calling and spamming to the point that Ryall's only hope was to shut the boards down. Eventually, he relaunched them and kept a dilligent eye on them and a group of regular posters made friends on and off the boards. We were untied by the fact that we wanted to have a regular place to hang out.

We have been riddled with posters who only post a few times, quote jay and silent bob, name call and start wars. The other weird thing about this board is a lot of the regulars are pushing or are over 30 so when thess younger kids come in and can't type full sentences and speak in L337 it comes off as annoying and basically disrespectful.

If you lurk around these boards you will see the amount of new posters we have had to fend off during the years and will understand why we are so hard on people who just come in and post a few times to plug their stuff or piss people off. We are welcoming of new people once they show us they can speak english, aren't plugging stuff and aren't here to piss people off.

It's just that this is a community and not just a message board. We all formed that bond when one of our regulars died since then we have become that much more portective of these boards. The outpouring of genuine concern was and grieving over someone on the internet whom we had never met was quite awesome.

We don't mean to be cliquey. But if you had been through what we have been through to keep these boards from being shut down, you might understand.

[acid_soda]

We were all newbies once and we all had to come through some sort of hazing. I think ByTor had it the worst because he signed on right after some horrible poster who got banned because of all the racial slurs and going after members. No one trusted that he wasn't this same guy for a long time.

Oh God I had it pretty bad too, but it was okay because I was such a moron that nobody thought I was Darth Jaundi =D

[By-tor]

And it has been made very clear that new people are not wanted here, just from reading this thread alone. I for one have not been made to feel the least bit welcome since I started here a couple of weeks ago, and I have done my best to post often and be as nice as possible. Listen, sugar(not in a condescending way), there's been major changes in this board over the last couple of months(some not so good, IMO), but us regulars tend to police the board more than Admin. which is okay by me. As long as Admin. steps up when Cindy Brady shows up everything will be alright. By the way,
http://my.opera.com/Idonotlikebroccoli/homes/albums/3758/thumbs/noob.jpg_thumb.jpg
welcome to the Stop. ;)

[By-tor]

We were all newbies once and we all had to come through some sort of hazing. I think ByTor had it the worst because he signed on right after some horrible poster who got banned because of all the racial slurs and going after members. No one trusted that he wasn't this same guy for a long time.
http://www.bjsmusic.com/memory.jpg
Good times. http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Purple Pixie]

tee hee. ty ty. If only I could see your nifty pictures. :-(

[By-tor]

tee hee. ty ty. If only I could see your nifty pictures. :-(Well, the last one was Barbara Streisand's Memories album. The other was really silly. Probably glad you couldn't see it. ;)

[Purple Pixie]

Haha. Oh Ok. I'll be grateful then.

[jjcourtright]

The other weird thing about this board is a lot of the regulars are pushing or are over 30. I don't know who you're talking about, lady, but I ain't old.

[acid_soda]

I'm turning 92 next December...

[FanGirl]

I'm not saying were old. Just older. They should respect their elders or we will beat them with our canes and chase them off our lawns.

[Dave]

And keep their damn baseball out of my yard. It's mine now!

[jjcourtright]

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/5192/cherioteri5yu.png

I keep it!

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Purple Pixie has voiced exactly why the post count was eliminated from the left-hand member info.

I understand what you may have gone through in the past as a community in regards to the influx of new members, but that is no excuse for the intimidation and paranoia I've seen whenever a new person dares wade into what some of the members seem to see as a private pool. This is a public forum with what I hope will be a growing, thriving community. If a problem arises, it will be dealt with - but that doesn't mean that everyone should be on a hair trigger as soon as someone steps through the door.

[FanGirl]

I looked back at what Purple has posted and what the response was and none of it was negative at all. What exactly are we supposed to do to make people more welcome? We flame the people who post stupid stuff that's not even in English. Are we supposed to welcome those that call us Clown shoes, tell us to Fuck off and say we are the suxxor? Are we supposed to happily take the spam shoved down our throats?

What exactly do we need to do to be more welcoming?

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Oh, would you two just get it over with and sleep with each other already. It's like Blue Moon Detective Agency in here.

[FanGirl]

http://www.davidandmaddie.com/images/cs-int-18.jpg

I think the writers have to go on strike for that to happen.

[acid_soda]

We never were like
"gO away n00b I haiv a hiar poast count than j00"

We were only mean to the n00bs that were unable to spell, unable to talk without being morons, and what not.

you think this is bad, you should see the Albinoblacksheep forums, oh god, it's lightyears worse over there.

[Abby Normal]

As a newbie.... I can say I appreciate the crap that is given. I mean the regulars do it to each other right? I would hate to be left out just cause Im a newbie. If someone cant take it, maybe they shouldnt post here. Maybe they shouldnt leave their house ever again.
Stopping regulars from being themselves can take the board to a position where all that is ever here are newbies.
I liked being able to see the post count....

[By-tor]

As a newbie.... I can say I appreciate the crap that is given. I mean the regulars do it to each other right? I would hate to be left out just cause Im a newbie. If someone cant take it, maybe they shouldnt post here. Maybe they shouldnt leave their house ever again.
Stopping regulars from being themselves can take the board to a position where all that is ever here are newbies.
I liked being able to see the post count....See Mr. McDuck. We don't fuck with new folks, unless they got it coming. And, 99% of it is in good-natured jest. But, shit, man, I got my ass reamed the first month, or so, I was here. I considered it a right of passage. AND I NEVER, AND I MEAN EVER, CONTACTED RYALL. I tried like hell to get along, and took my razzing like any ADULT should. I agree with Abby, some of these noobs should never leave the house for fear of a waiter serving their dinner being somewhat rude to them. Or, a convenience store clerk not saying: "Have a nice day.", when they hand back their change. I mean really how many of these people bitched about regular's post count? Just freakin' piss-ant BS, to me. Sorry to rant, but I see dark clouds in the distance. It's a shame.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

As a newbie.... I can say I appreciate the crap that is given. I mean the regulars do it to each other right? I would hate to be left out just cause Im a newbie. If someone cant take it, maybe they shouldnt post here. Maybe they shouldnt leave their house ever again.
Stopping regulars from being themselves can take the board to a position where all that is ever here are newbies.
I liked being able to see the post count....
Stupid newbie, comprehending our complex community and making me start to like her. :mad:

[Threadkiller]

This will likely be my last comment on this subject. I thought about sending it as a PM to Unca but after reading it you might understand why I posted it instead.

First, I realize that it's not only Unca's ball but his whole damn playground. Ultimately, whatever he wants to do with it is up to him. I totally respect that. This isn't a democracy or even an autocracy of the old-school though it might arguably thrive more successfully that way.

Second, I think it is a mistake for me to expect someone new to the forums to really get why we appear to be so unwelcome. The entire input Unca has gained from the boards probably came from skimming this thread and reading the PMs he gets. So, let's say Unca only gets three PMs this month, one saying 'welcome to the 'shoot' and two that are new members saying they felt unwelcome. He'll think 'awww that's nice' to the welcome before promptly forgetting about it. Then he's gonna read the posts (and probably not the enitre threads) that contain the offending material from the other two. From those posts he'll probably agree with what the PM said, that we weren't very nice. This is especially true if one of the PMs came from a columnist on the site (which it almost certainly did). So yeah, considering what Unca knows about us, the changes he's made probably make sense.

There is a lot of respect and, dare I say, friendship among those who have been here a while. Is Unca gonna realize that there are plenty of strangers like Douglasfairbanks out there who show up, insult us, insult our friends and then disappear? No, because nobody reports anything unless it's dougy crying about it. I mean, in his thread title he threatened to kill me if I express my opinion? Should I really be welcoming him with open arms?

So Unca, how is a community going to thrive if we allow strangers to come and insult and disrupt the very social network you are trying to promote? It happens often enough that you would get tired of reading all the PMs if we each reported every new member who came here just to disrupt the community. In fact, you might even shut the boards down after getting a few hate mails from those you banned. It's been known to happen.

Now, I wouldn't dream of telling you how to do your job, like I said, it's your playground. This is just one person's opinion. But if you are really telling the truth when you say you want this community to thrive and grow, then the person who is making the changes and the rules and wielding the power needs to be involved in the community itself and read the threads and respond and be a part of what's going on. Otherwise you are just going to end up as an absentee slumlord. If you are involved in the community you can tell us when we cross the line (and believe me, I know we do) instead of creating blanket changes that affect all of us without any of us knowing why or what event triggered the change.

Finally, I think the new content and the people who have been brought on board to the Quickstop are going to go a long way toward making this site bigger and better. I am a big fan of the board community growing with it.

[By-tor]

Nicely put, TK.

[FanGirl]

Nice TK - being all diplomatic and having a way with words and stuff.

Maybe I should rethink using his diplomatic style:

http://www.spiderfan.org/characters/file_photo/wolverine.jpg

Nah. I'm just talking crazy.

[ozchick]

I completely agree with what TK and others have said. Basically it comes down to standards. Should we lower our standards and expectations of new members (<- note the absence of the term 'newb') and encourage the annoying kiddy lingo typing (I'd use an example, but I honestly don't know any of it), excuse the first post telling us that all us motherfuckers will die, and click on all those spam links?? Because, if that's what you're telling me, this is not a community I want to be a part of.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not going to throw a tanty and storm off, I just believe that these boards and the world at large is getting a shittier place to live in, due to two main things: 1 - lowering of expectations to the gutter, and 2 - lack of parental control (And that's where you come in Scrooge).

Mr Scrooge - I bolded the question as it appears you have trouble distinguishing questions from general comments.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Mr Scrooge - I bolded the question as it appears you have trouble distinguishing questions from general comments.

An insult is quite a good way to start a dialogue.

And by the way - call me Ken.

Did I in any way, shape, fashion, or form say that "standards should be lowered"? Any disruptive elements that have reared their heads in the forum these past few months have been dealt with.

As to what happened before I got here - that period does not exist for me, as I was not here to experience it. I came in with a fresh eye and an eagerness to keep the existing community going (despite all the Chicken Littles starting their "sky is falling" threads during the transition, and recommendations that I wipe the boards and start from scratch) while at the same time growing it with an influx of new members.

In the past few months, I have seen how this board tends to act on suspicion first, with a guilty until proven innoncent attitude towards anyone who wades into the discussions here. Again, I wasn't here for what happened in the past, but that kind of attitude is not constructive. I will tell you this - if a disruptive influence surfaces on the board, they will be dealt with immediately. Relax and let people fuck up before you burn them. Then by all means - light the torches.

And, as TK pointed out, at the end of the day, I run this board. I make decisions as I see fit in order to do my job effectively. End of story. Nothing is set in stone, and if I see a valid argument to the contrary of a decision that I have made, I will take it into consideration.

About participating in threads - let's just say that I was not made to feel terribly welcome on my own board when I arrived. Think about that, and maybe you'll see where my opinions regarding the atmosphere around here were formed.

[ozchick]

An insult is quite a good way to start a dialogue.
Actually I finished with it.

And by the way - call me Ken.
I'll try to remember that, Ken.

Did I in any way, shape, fashion, or form say that "standards should be lowered"? Any disruptive elements that have reared their heads in the forum these past few months have been dealt with.
Of course you didn't send out a memo to that effect, it was the implication of it that's all. And I was as pleased as everyone else that Dougie2nd was dealt the death knock this week, but perhaps earlier intervention by yourself would have meant the regs didn't have to open a can of whoop-ass on him. To be clear, I don't mean intervention in that he should have been banned earlier, but definately a warning was warranted. Perhaps you did this by PM, who knows.

As to what happened before I got here - that period does not exist for me, as I was not here to experience it. I came in with a fresh eye and an eagerness to keep the existing community going (despite all the Chicken Littles starting their "sky is falling" threads during the transition, and recommendations that I wipe the boards and start from scratch) while at the same time growing it with an influx of new members.
Whilst I respect the fact that it didn't exist for you, perhaps you can respect that it certainly did exist for the vast majority of us.

In the past few months, I have seen how this board tends to act on suspicion first, with a guilty until proven innoncent attitude towards anyone who wades into the discussions here. Again, I wasn't here for what happened in the past, but that kind of attitude is not constructive. I will tell you this - if a disruptive influence surfaces on the board, they will be dealt with immediately. Relax and let people fuck up before you burn them. Then by all means - light the torches.
Hey man, I completely agree with you. And I would say that in most situations this is how it goes. Maybe I've just been here too long and don't see where posts may seem negative for no reason. I guess in the past (and don't fall asleep here) the guilty were dealt with fairly promptly, often before any complaint because the moderator had a presence on the board. I for one, rarely complain because I assume you would be reading all the threads and would deal with any farktards in due course. Obviously this isn't the case, and now that I realise, I will go to the effort to join the Cindy Brady brigade.

And, as TK pointed out, at the end of the day, I run this board. I make decisions as I see fit in order to do my job effectively. End of story. Nothing is set in stone, and if I see a valid argument to the contrary of a decision that I have made, I will take it into consideration.

About participating in threads - let's just say that I was not made to feel terribly welcome on my own board when I arrived. Think about that, and maybe you'll see where my opinions regarding the atmosphere around here were formed.
Frankly, I'm relieved the boards are still here and I personally apologise if I was one to make you feel unwelcome. That said, with the change came months of next to zero information filtering through to us and with uncertainty comes paranoia and anarchy. If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's that communication is key. And without sounding mightier than thou, without the members on this board you've got nothing. Where you may have felt unwelcome, we were feeling unwanted and unimportant. I honestly believe if you were to be more involved in the myriad of other topics here, you'd get to know us, we'd get to know you, and we could all dance around holding hands!

I'm honestly not trying to tell you how to do your job, just trying to show you how one member of this board feels.

[By-tor]

Damn, Ozchick, you a lawyer? That was nice. Bravo! :)

[freakenmoron]

Hate to get off subject here but does anybody mind telling me how to get pics into my replies? I' will wait patiently for any help.

But i only have a half a pack of cigarettes and 4 beers left before patience will end!

[ozchick]

You should have a button in the reply box that looks like a mountain range with a yellow background http://moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/editor/insertimage.gif like that. (HUH! I did it!)... Click on that button and put in the URL of the picture and viola!


Oh and no I'm not a lawyer, thanks though Bytor :)

[freakenmoron]

You should have a button in the reply box that looks like a mountain range with a yellow background http://moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/editor/insertimage.gif like that. (HUH! I did it!)... Click on that button and put in the URL of the picture and viola!


Thanks, i really appreciate that. Oh and and did you know there's a BOOGER on the end of marvins finger? Get a tissue

[By-tor]

Hate to get off subject here but does anybody mind telling me how to get pics into my replies? I' will wait patiently for any help.

But i only have a half a pack of cigarettes and 4 beers left before patience will end!I usually just find a pic I what, right click it, click copy, go back to my post, right click again, click paste, and presto. I always preview my post before sending it to make sure it's there, and not a pic that other posters have to click on to see. Good luck, moron. http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

[freakenmoron]

http://mud.mm-a2.yimg.com/image/646807237

like this?

[By-tor]

http://mud.mm-a2.yimg.com/image/646807237

like this?You have endeared yourself to me already. MMMmmm...boobies. http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif

[Robbo_the_Hood]

without the members on this board you've got nothing.
The Awesome Ozzie just made an interesting statement. Where the hell did we get this sense of hubris? I am not going to fall into the illusion that just because we are the ones who post here, that doesn't mean we're the only ones visiting the site. The major slowdown last week should prove that. How many of us visit the View Askew site, don't post on it's message boards, and still commit the same actions that drove us away from the VA boards in the first place?

However during the whole change over, we were given no information for months. All we heard was Ryall was leaving and...

-Months later-

MPS was being shut down, or changed or removed or, we don't know. How crypic was that message? What did that mean for the boards? We didn't know. But do you think for a moment that lack of communication would have happened on the VA site: a small article, then a youtube announcement three months later and that's all? Kevin would have held their hands the whole time and then there would have been a great internet piece somewhere about how much Big Kev loves his fans. I'm not blaming anyone, and this sounds like misplaced anger, but it's kind of clear we're the bastard children of the Viewaskewniverse, if we even rank so high as to be considered a part of that.

Why aren't we good enough, Daddy?

But, Uncle dear, our relationship with you is like any pop culture relationship: we start out at each others' throats, slowly come around, and eventually wind up in bed together. Then in the third act you come and break up the wedding as we're about to marry some snobby rich guy that is obviously not right for us.

Point being, we want you here. Any perceived hostility is just frustration that you aren't a more regular part of our community. We want to put on on a pedestal...that one over there, encrusted in gold. We want to sacrifice noobs in your honor. We want to sit at your feet and listen to your stories.

But so far, I guess your name is Ken. And we just found that out today.

Why won't you let us in?

[UncaScroogeMcD]

But so far, I guess your name is Ken. And we just found that out today.

Why won't you let us in?

Which goes to show that very few of you actually look at the site this board is attached to, as I'm all over it, under my "real" name.

As to the months of silence and no communication as to what was going on - I was hired at the very tail end of that, long after Ryall's departure. To complicate matters, I was unable to post anything of substance (including my identity) until certain background issues were resolved - it was not by choice.

And to anyone still feeling unwanted and unloved? Get over it. If I didn't want you endearingly annoying little bastiches around, I would have wiped this board from the beginning and started my reign of terror with a fresh forum, casting you all to the fates upon your hastily constructed MySpace rafts.

I love you all. Some more than others. Some way more than others.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Which goes to show that very few of you actually look at the site this board is attached to, as I'm all over it, under my "real" name.

Touche`

I'm still going through a period of adjustment. :confused:

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Touche`

I'm still going through a period of adjustment. :confused:

It's okay. It's a great big world out there. Make sure you bring your towel.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

It's okay. It's a great big world out there. Make sure you bring your towel.Teach me to swim, Daddy!

[Dave]

See this is what, i'm talking about. Unca Ken's playing with us, hurray!!!!

[FanGirl]

Some way more than others.

First off, I believe I resemble that remark.

Mr Scrooge - I bolded the question as it appears you have trouble distinguishing questions from general comments.

An insult is quite a good way to start a dialogue.

It’s not an insult it’s merely pointing out that you yourself have said:

Such as? I haven't seen a question I need to address yet... Anything in particular you're thinking of?

Despite the numerous questions that were asked in the thread alone. Not to mention the fact that you removed one of my posts once, but that was the second time I had brought up that particular point. The first time I mentioned was left up on the board with other questions I had asked that never got answered. So, that’s two cases right there were you missed something that was posted.

As to what happened before I got here - that period does not exist for me, as I was not here to experience it.

Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it.

About participating in threads - let's just say that I was not made to feel terribly welcome on my own board when I arrived. Think about that, and maybe you'll see where my opinions regarding the atmosphere around here were formed.

You replaced a beloved man who built this site from scratch. You were a hired gun who came in and made changes and replace his now empty seat. This is not your fault, but you didn’t even try to acknowledge the fact that these were major changes for your readers and the members of this site. I guess you thought we would just be here with open arms. Your very first post was saying you would allow us to ask you 5 questions. No introduction. Not even a message saying “Hey, I hate to be mysterious, but I can’t go too far into detail on what’s going on. I want to let you know that someone is running this site and I have high hopes of the future.” We had nothing, but empty promises from Kevin, a poster who was a destructive presence and no answer at all from our pleas to get him banned (not even from Ming) until I posted in your 5 questions thread. So, you can’t really equate your introduction to these boards as the same as some fan you just discovered the site and decided to post on it.

Did I in any way, shape, fashion, or form say that "standards should be lowered"?
No, but you’re not giving us examples of how we’re being unwelcoming to newbies nor are you telling us how we should be acting either. You just keep reprimanding us for it. We’re having to make assumptions due to lack of information. Ozchick said it best. It’s all about communication. We’re just asking that you communicate more with us than 7 posts in a month. Maybe if you came down from the rafters and participated in conversations instead of only coming in when there are problems it would be easier to see you as the admin of this site and a normal person instead of the new replacement that is only making changes to something that we all knew and loved.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

See this is what, i'm talking about. Unca Ken's playing with us, hurray!!!!
But wait a half-hour after eating. And bring a towel. And your water wings.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

I love you all. Some more than others. Some way more than others.

That's a funny comment because you hardly know us. So, how can you have this "love" that you speak of? We just found out your name, or so you say, is "Ken." Well, that's just great, but how long have these boards been around? I understand that you want to run the site and keep tabs on whatever you feel is "justice," but we had a special connection with Ryall. Just because he ran the site, moderated the board and still had a life outside of here (and a baby!) he still kept in touch. You seem like this is just a job and you get paid for running a site, and that is what you look forward to - a fucking pay check? I don't know about you, but if I had a job that I love, which I do, I'd make the best of it (which I am). Aren't your supposed to make it fun and something you want to come back to everyday? Then why not get off your ass and get to know us for who we are instead of a number that makes the site-meter go up. I just feel that if you want people to like you, you need to show the same respect.

Oh, and quit making excuses. It makes you look like a fucking five-year-old.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Keep that attitude up and you won't be able to come to the pool with us, missy.

[By-tor]

Smurfie, take a step back http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif. I think after all the shit this last week he's gonna try to do just that. The changes this last month have put him under a microscope. And some of us haven't been too inviting, including me. At least, it seems like he's coming around, after we started bitchin'. I'm gonna take n easier approach, for now.....

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Smurfie, take a step back http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif. I think after all the shit this last week he's gonna try to do just that. The changes this last month have put him under a microscope. And some of us haven't been too inviting, including me. At least, it seems like he's coming around, after we started bitchin'. I'm gonna take n easier approach, for now.....

I've taken a step back! I just felt like saying it. After all the stuff that happened, it needed to be said. But, Fanny and Ozzy said it best. I'm just the little girl that after some girls gets punked, walks up to her and says, "That's what you get bitch." And then kicks them.

[By-tor]

Understood. :)

[Threadkiller]

I'm just the little girl that after some girls gets punked, walks up to her and says, "That's what you get bitch." And then kicks them.I'm not sure why but I find the image of you doing that pretty sexy.

Edit -- Oh yeah, now I know why, it's girls fighting. That's always sexy.

[UncaScroogeMcD]

You replaced a beloved man who built this site from scratch. You were a hired gun who came in and made changes and replace his now empty seat.


Just to clarify two things:

1. In my opening statement on the site that none of you seem to read (the one that keeps these message boards going), I made it a point to thank Chris and Scott for everything they'd done for MoviePoopShoot.

and...

2. MoviePoopShoot no longer exists. "This site" is Quick Stop Entertainment. It is my responsibility, and my passion, to develop this new beast born from the ashes of MPS.

I am not a "hired gun", as you so dismissively put it - and, frankly, I take that as an incredible insult.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

In my opening statement on the site that none of you seem to read (the one that keeps these message boards going), I made it a point to thank Chris and Scott for everything they'd done for MoviePoopShoot.

I did read that part.

And can we go get ice cream after you take us to the pool?

[UncaScroogeMcD]

I did read that part.

And can we go get ice cream after you take us to the pool?

After Chuck E. Cheese.

[Dave]

Has anyone seen my noseplugs? I need them so i don't snort up the pool, or something

1. In my opening statement on the site that none of you seem to read (the one that keeps these message boards going), I made it a point to thank Chris and Scott for everything they'd done for MoviePoopShoot.


I read that, and yes you did. I do, however, visit the site nearly everyday, and frankly,when you say this:

Which goes to show that very few of you actually look at the site this board is attached to, as I'm all over it, under my "real" name.

I have a hard time seeing it. This is just me, but i find the QSE very impersonal and hard to navigate. I think it could use some sort of break/delineation between what's old and what's new.

I hope that you take this as contructive criticm and not a personal attack, because thats how i mean it.

You were a hired gun who came in and made changes and replace his now empty seat.

Fanny this was totally out of line. Would you like someone to say something similar to you at your job, if you became the new boss?

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Fanny this was totally out of line. Would you like someone to say something similar to you at your job, if you became the new boss?She's just mad she doesn't get to go the pool or Chuck E Cheese or get ice cream with us.

[Abby Normal]

Stupid newbie, comprehending our complex community and making me start to like her. :mad:

Well, isn't that... um, sweet? lol

I absolutely love the way some of you kinda burn, yet kinda compliment at the same time. Freaking great!

[FanGirl]

Fine, I guess that was too harsh. I apologize for the "hired gun" comment. Is mercenary better? I kid, I kid.

I am sorry I am coming off as such a bitch. Most of you know I'm the complete opposite. I just wouldn't fight so fiercly about this if it didn't mean so much. If this were just any other message board, I'd just shrug it off and leave. Maybe that's what I need to do, but I'm just not quite ready yet.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Well, isn't that... um, sweet? lol!Hey, hey, hey!
You take that back; I got a reputation around here.

[By-tor]

If this were just any other message board, I'd just shrug it off and leave. Maybe that's what I need to do..Bite your tongue, missy!!

[phit_demon]

I am sorry I am coming off as such a bitch. Most of you know I'm the complete opposite.
Do we? :eek:

I kid! I kid because I loooooove!

[Sheriff]

Well, I know that a while ago Ken did say that he had to put off his introduction because Kevin (the man with the money) asked him to. I can deal with that, and I can wait, but it is hard to deal with the fact that our board is changing and we don’t have any clue who Ken Plume is. Hearing that MPS is dead was a slap in the face, I will have to learn to deal with that (someday).

Ken, I think that you mentioned that people treated you and other 'newer' people without respect. For the most part, I think it is like someone walking into a house party, everyone turns and looks at the new person and they feel singled out because of it. I don’t think any new person who comes in and makes quality posts is going to get anything but respect here, I have seen people come in the door and belong after 10 posts (airionnablue (http://member.php?u=7129)), then there are some people who, after 2,789 posts still cannot seem to keep themselves from randomly replying with pictures of WWE wrestlers (WHAT!). I don’t want to downplay anything that goes on here - If someone wants to act like a newb, they will be treated as such, if they are going to start random threads where there is already a place for them to post, they will lightly hazed so they know that it is unacceptable. If they abuse the regulars, we will respond in kind, just like if we were at that house party and some drunk idiot decided to sucker punch a friend.

Personally, I applaud your effort to grow the site, I appreciate your passion, I would ask that you please keep the 50 or so people who have stuck with this forum in mind when you are making changes. As far as getting offended at being called a hired gun, I cannot relate, I have been trying to gain that mystique my whole life, you know, lone gunman, wears black, cat-like reflexes, dangerous eyes (I am never going to be considered dangerous if I keep romanticizing like this in public).

[ozchick]

I think after all the shit this last week he's gonna try to do just that. At least, it seems like he's coming around, after we started bitchin'. ...

Bytor, I don't know what makes you think that man, because nothing I've read in his replies makes me think it. So the guy played with Robbo for 5 mins. So what? Who hasn't done that ;).. Nope this whole thing has made me realise that you guys (you and the rest of the riff raff regulars) are the ones that make me want to check the boards every day and why I hang around. It's not Kevin and it's certainly not Mr Plume. So, until Mr Plume ventures out of this thread and starts actively socialising on these boards, I will think of him as a faceless nobody attached to the Spam Alert button.

And Ken, just for your information, I did read your intro on the main page, however, your name never stuck in my head, I guess due to the fact, I rarely saw you around here. In addition, I check the main site every couple of days. Not much there interests me anymore, but what does, I do in fact, read.

[Purple Pixie]

HELP! Can anyone please tell me how to fully log out of this site. When I signed up I accidentally set it to stay logged in. I am attempting to log out to correct this problem, however whenever I hit the "Log Out" button, it tell s me that all cookies have been cleared, but has done nothing to log me out. I have checked all user settings. There is nothing there to help. Anyone have any ideas?

[By-tor]

then there are some people who, after 2,789 posts still cannot seem to keep themselves from randomly replying with pictures of WWE wrestlers (WHAT!).
http://www.omelete.com.br/imagens/televisao/news/series/homem_bionico.jpg
WHAT?!!!!

[Razorback]

Ken,

Telling the people you take over that whatever happened before you got there means nothing, is a good way to get people to turn against you. It adds an element of confrontation that 1) wasn't necessary and 2) was instigated by you.

See, if you want to make an effective change while keeping the old timers around, you COMMUNICATE every change. You detail why changes are being made and maybe even receive input about them if you have that option (if you are being given orders from above then this part is not necessary).

The best admins/managers don't just lead people, they motivate people. Effective change managers don't just lead people into change, they effectively make the people feel like the change was NECESSARY. They do this via the communication process I mentioned earlier (as well as other elements I am sure you don't care to hear about).

If you keep people in the loop, even if you feel they don't deserve to know ahead of time because you are the all mighty admin/manager, then they will be less likely to feel the pains of the change. Sure, people will complain. They will dislike some things and they may even hold a grudge, but if you communicate your changes ahead of time and detail your justification for them then you have done what any leader should do in times of change.

Now, I am not here to preach to you about how you should do your job, but there are ways to get your points across, when in a position of power, and there are ways not to do it. So far, you have made errors, as did Ryall and Ming in the past. However, I think you are wise enough to be able to learn from your mistakes and attack this problem proactively.

I know we can all get along and learn to love each other. You don't have to be as likeable as Ryall. However, if you don't have the personality or loyalty of the person before you, then you had better have something to offer people or they will turn against you.

Just some words of advice from the greatest leader/manager/Project Manager/change manager/technical writer ever.

[Dave]

Just some words of advice from the greatest leader/manager/Project Manager/change manager/technical writer ever.

Razorbacks Mom

[FanGirl]

Razorback was more diplomatic and less confrontational than me.

Anyone else hear 4 horses coming? Quick. What color is the sky?

[acid_soda]

Bloo

[Abby Normal]

Hey, hey, hey!
You take that back; I got a reputation around here.

I cannot take it back. You really shouldn't hide that sweet side. http://dogoforum.com/forum/images/smiles/hehe.gif

[Robbo_the_Hood]

I cannot take it back. You really shouldn't hide that sweet side. Meh...beh...mphhh...QUIT DOING THAT!

[Razorback]

Razorback was more diplomatic and less confrontational than me.

Anyone else hear 4 horses coming? Quick. What color is the sky?

I was giving professional advice, not playing the part of the evil Razorback. :)

By the way, Ken, you will be billed $200 by my office.

[Zens7s]

I was giving professional advice, not playing the part of the evil Razorback. :)

By the way, Ken, you will be billed $200 by my office.
Man, you go cheap. You work for Deloitte, don't you? ;)

[Abby Normal]

Meh...beh...mphhh...QUIT DOING THAT!
I'm sure your reputation is still in good standing (even if you are a sweetie) . After all, you did start out by calling me stupid.
Will this help....
Geeez Robbo! Why do you have to be so mean? Calling me stupid! That is so very heartless and cruel. I have to go cry now...
:D

[Ryall]

You don't have to be as likeable as Ryall.

How come I have to be dead and buried before you finally admitted this burning love you've obviously always had for me?

One correction, though--I never made any mistakes while I was here. You're obviously thinking of someone else.

[By-tor]

Look at shit, right there. MacDaddy be comin' by to see the childrens. What's up Big Poppa?

PS: Wierd not seeing that name in big blue letters. :(

[acid_soda]

How come I have to be dead and buried before you finally admitted this burning love you've obviously always had for me?

One correction, though--I never made any mistakes while I was here. You're obviously thinking of someone else.

Ming?

[Ryall]

Ming?

Absolutely not. What I meant was, no mistakes were ever made the entire time we were here... except for choosing not to ban Razorback, of course.

[By-tor]

What I meant was, no mistakes were ever made the entire time we were here... except for choosing not to ban Razorback, of course.Which still haunts you. ;)

[UncaScroogeMcD]

You don't have to be as likeable as Ryall.

And here I was, all ready to hire the clown and moonjump. I even bought little hats for everyone.

Can't win 'em all, I guess.

[Aaron]

put em up!
http://www.americanroyalarts.com/library//wizard_of_oz/putem_up_putem_up.jpg

[UncaScroogeMcD]

put em up!

Rest your dukes... You'll find no fight here.

[acid_soda]

Awww...I wanted a hat! >:(

[By-tor]

And here I was, all ready to hire the clown and moonjump. I even bought little hats for everyonehttp://www.schicklerart.com/db/content::image/5792192/450x350/image.jpg
Man, you know that shit's all fake, right? ;)

[UncaScroogeMcD]

Man, you know that shit's all fake, right? ;)

Next you'll tell me FanGirl's a Narc...

[Aaron]

Rest your dukes... You'll find no fight here.
awwww
I didn't want to be left out

While I'm here I might aswell air my thoughts on the matter seems as I would have an unusual look on the board to everyone else

If you look at my join-date and my post count you'll see that after 3 and a half years on this message board I havent posted much
I'm not as REGULAR as the other regulars so it's made it easier for me to notice changes in the community as I'm a little more detached than everyone else

Yeah, everyone is freaking out right now
While this is has made things a little more interesting than usual around here it also means that you might not be getting the right impression of us dude (if I can call you dude, dude)
So if they seemed unwelcoming don't take it personally, I've NEVER felt that welcomed and I've dealt with them when they were all chilled out ;)

I understand that you're concerned about the hazing that goes on with new people but to be honest flaming and the internet go hand in hand, I'd be EXTREMELY suprised to find a message board that flames less than us though

Besides, as I said in an earlier post, I like the fact that you're being firm
You're an admin, its part of your job
Just don't make judgements on us yet, we're tough on the outside but squishy on the inside... much like armadillos

[By-tor]

Next you'll tell me FanGirl's a Narc...
http://www.geocities.com/susanolsenfans/1a.jpg
Steady, broseph, STEADY!!

[By-tor]

Hey, I like "Where The Wild Things Are" way better than "Off-Topic". Good call.

[acid_soda]

Haha, I like the new name Unca. Nice.

[By-tor]

I like the fact that you're being firm...
You are sooooo gay.

[acid_soda]

By-tor
Senior Member with Lounge Privileges
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South of Dallas, North of Austin

Oh my God By-tor...your title!

[By-tor]

By-tor
Senior Member with Lounge Privileges
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South of Dallas, North of Austin

Oh my God By-tor...your title!Yeah, just like for you, Unca worked some magic. I've got the key to the VIP room, suckas!!!! :p

[acid_soda]

Oh, You :)

[Gotherella]

You see why I keep coming back here? I miss all the comraderie and love. This is the best dysfunctional family in the world.

I just can't believe anyone got a rise out of OzChick. Unca Ken musta been a baaaaaaaaaaad boy.

P.S. We need a name for Effexeye and Denyse's baby. Somebody start a thread or something. I gotta go.

[acid_soda]

I'll do It.

[ozchick]

I just can't believe anyone got a rise out of OzChick. Unca Ken musta been a baaaaaaaaaaad boy.


I was as surprised as you Goth! :D

[acid_soda]

off topic, but Unca, I think we need a suggestions forum. Not just for improving the forums, but the site itsself. Approve?

[Omaru]

yeah I have a question and like whats up with the downtime, todays exceptionally extended downtime. So c`mon, what's the dealio yo?

[UncaScroogeMcD]

We're trying to determine what the problem is...

[JK]

We're trying to determine what the problem is...

Ain't modern technology grand?

[FanGirl]

Wow. 60 hours at least of no boards. Did you figure out the problem?

[Dave]

There was a problem? what's i miss?

BTW, the "Where the Wild Things Are" title is fantastical.

[JK]

Wow, five minutes... and I've checked every new post. Glad to see it's back up.

[acid_soda]

Whew. I was getting worried for a while.
Thought maybe there was a board-wide crash or something.

[FanGirl]

I kept checking the main site to see if anything was posted there, but no word.

[Aaron]

I kept checking the main site to see if anything was posted there, but no word.
That frustrated me more than anything that there wasnt even a "the boards are down... sorry" on the homepage here
A little manners folks..

[UncaScroogeMcD]

According to tech guru (and all-around swell guy) Ming, it was a RAM issue with the server - I had limited access to the Admin of the main site during the down time, and no clear information as to what was going on, hence no "status update" could be posted on the main site. I did, however, e-mail JK in response to his query - if anything like this happens again, don't hesitate to try and reach me via mail@quickstopentertainment.com

It's a very frustrating thing when a site goes down, but we should be on the mend. These things, unfortunately, do happen occassionally.

[JK]

I'm just glad it's back. This is the only message board I go to.

[Zens7s]

According to tech guru (and all-around swell guy) Ming, it was a RAM issue with the server - I had limited access to the Admin of the main site during the down time, and no clear information as to what was going on, hence no "status update" could be posted on the main site. I did, however, e-mail JK in response to his query - if anything like this happens again, don't hesitate to try and reach me via mail@quickstopentertainment.com

It's a very frustrating thing when a site goes down, but we should be on the mend. These things, unfortunately, do happen occassionally.
I had about 6.2 sec. in which I was insecure and felt that it was just me who has having these problems. Then I took the lithium and it got all better.

[ozchick]

According to tech guru (and all-around swell guy) Ming, it was a RAM issue with the server - I had limited access to the Admin of the main site during the down time, and no clear information as to what was going on, hence no "status update" could be posted on the main site. I did, however, e-mail JK in response to his query - if anything like this happens again, don't hesitate to try and reach me via mail@quickstopentertainment.com

It's a very frustrating thing when a site goes down, but we should be on the mend. These things, unfortunately, do happen occassionally.

I did email you at that address yesterday, but got no reply. Geez one disagreement and i'm given the cold shoulder? Is that the way you want to play it, huh?? :(

[ratm1966]

You take things way too personal oz. Like that time I tried to....never mind. ;)

[Peoria]

I've got just two questions, A) what's a Nubian? and B) have I missed anything?

[UncaScroogeMcD]

I did email you at that address yesterday, but got no reply. Geez one disagreement and i'm given the cold shoulder? Is that the way you want to play it, huh?? :(

I honestly did not receive an e-mail from you - the only one I received was from JK. There could have been an issue with the forwarding.

[Zens7s]

You take things way too personal oz. Like that time I tried to....never mind. ;)
You tried to play Hide the Salami again, didn't you. You know that only works when the girl isn't awake, silly.

[ratm1966]

You tried to play Hide the Salami again, didn't you. You know that only works when the girl isn't awake, silly.
No comment.

[By-tor]

I've got just two questions, A) what's a Nubian? and B) have I missed anything?Who's this newb fucktard? http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif Come home for so's I can kick your ass in fantasy football, again?.....wait...SHIT!!!!!! Join up ya pisser!!!

[JK]

I honestly did not receive an e-mail from you - the only one I received was from JK. There could have been an issue with the forwarding.

I actually sent three... I think. The last one was pretty nasty, too. (It had pictures even. ;) ) Good thing shit was fucked up. :D

[ozchick]

I honestly did not receive an e-mail from you - the only one I received was from JK. There could have been an issue with the forwarding.

I just checked my work email and there was a "Delayed mail" message regarding the email I sent. It said the connection failed. So you're forgiven :)

[JK]

I just checked my work email and there was a "Delayed mail" message regarding the email I sent. It said the connection failed. So you're forgiven :)


Oooohhhhcrap. I need to recall that email...

[UncaScroogeMcD]

I just checked my work email and there was a "Delayed mail" message regarding the email I sent. It said the connection failed. So you're forgiven :)

As long as you don't think I'd ignore an inquiry when there's problems with the site, all is forgiven...

[Aaron]

I've got just two questions, A) what's a Nubian? and B) have I missed anything?
Ho-ly shit. Look at this morose motherfucker right here, smells like somebody shit in their cereal
Welcome back!

[ratm1966]

I just checked my work email and there was a "Delayed mail" message regarding the email I sent. It said the connection failed. So you're forgiven :)
I also had one in my in-box today, but then, I didn't get all torqued up just because I didn't get a reply. :D

[ozchick]

Stop being a twat!

[Zens7s]

Stop being a twat!
He is what he eats.

OH!

[Matthew]

He eats flowers?

http://www.larsenandfuriousjane.com/images/twat.jpg

[ratm1966]

He is what he eats.

OH!
Thanks for sticking up for me.

[By-tor]

Stop being a twat!And, I'm spent.

[FanGirl]

Only 21 hours this time. I saw Newsaskews boards were down as well, but Viewaskew was okay. What happened this time?

[Zens7s]

I couldn't help myself. I had to push the button. It was right there, big and shiny, and it begged to be touched. I promise not to do it again for at least a week.