RobBob Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 It was about two years ago that I started reading this site, and like many of you, I became addicted to the wide-open clever discussions, jabs, jokes, TRs, the whole thing. Much like being in the right town at the right time for a hot new band, this site was a joint, a thang, whatever you wanna call it. There were great counterpoint characters in trask, DFA, mtngoat, SC, j_b, iain, FW, dru, etc. etc. I don't know if it's moderation or just the passing of time that has killed the free-wheeling banter. I do know that it has changed, and trask despite his vulgarity put some thought into keeping spray alive with his posts. I miss the old avatars who no longer post, but what the Hell, work calls evermore anyhow. Thanks cc.com for providing a lot of entertainment, much of it very clever even while packaged in so many low-brow, vulgar threads. This gaper right coaster has learned a lot from TR and gear threads, and has had a lot of fun. I do get to make the occasional trip to the PNW and next time I'm headed there with enough time to slog up something, hopefully I can contact some of you and see if I can tag along. Adios for now, folks RobBob Quote
lummox Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 "a thang"? yo my nizzle whatup? arent the fukin bluefing running close to shore in the carolinas? dont you have a boat? game on beehotch. Quote
vegetablebelay Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Dammit RobBob, I was counting on you to still be here when I signed off so at least somebody would respond to my post. With the one-post-per-30 minute spray rate these days it's a wonder the advertisers haven't pulled the plug by now. Just a matter of time. Seeya. Quote
minx Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 i'm confused. why don't you folks just keep spraying as you were? not like anythings changed about spray except trask being gone. Quote
HRoark Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Heavyhandedness, or the threat thereof, stifles ideation, creativity, and the desire to contribute. Minx is the head matron of the BDM of cc.com. Quote
minx Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Heavyhandedness, or the threat thereof, stifles ideation, creativity, and the desire to contribute. Minx is the head matron of the BDM of cc.com. yeah and you're about one toe from being over the line mister. i'll rip your eyes out and serve them up in a nice pesto sauce and bottle of wine if you don't STFU and behave yourself. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Minx – I believe that there are (at least) two trends taking place. One is the normal cycle of trendy social things. Think of trendy nightclubs or even some fun first date. At first it/he/she is all consuming and entertaining but after awhile it/he/she is just the same ole same ole. I would point that DFA, SC, j_b and mtngoat all stopped posting before the “so called” change in moderation started. Necro. And DoctorB just do not have what it take to inspire great spray political debates. Somewhat coincidental and not wholly unrelated was the increase in inane spray. That is simple insults void of any underlying humor or wit. Trask made many a witty post but more recently he too was becoming a one trick pony relying on simple vulgarity. I think it was this short of post that is the reason Trask was banned. You know very well that very little has changed in the way of moderation, so to blame the moderation of the board as the primary force in the change at cc.com is simply silly. Quote
vegetablebelay Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 So says the moderator of the most heavily moderated forum on the site. Quote
slothrop Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 MtnGoat only stopped posting because he realized that it is not in his self-interest to argue, since he's always right. Better to spend his priceless time stealing from the Untermenschen or something. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 So says the moderator of the most heavily moderated forum on the site. Heck if it was up to me I be more strict with the moderation; however, I actually do very little in the way of moderation there. The last time I pruned a thread even pope was saying it was spray althoug that did not stop him from ripping on me for pruning it in the spray forum! PP Quote
arlen Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Heavyhandedness, or the threat thereof, stifles ideation, creativity, and the desire to contribute. I'm just posting to complain about why I wouldn't be posting if I could help myself from posting. Quote
sk Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Minx – I believe that there are (at least) two trends taking place. One is the normal cycle of trendy social things. Think of trendy nightclubs or even some fun first date. At first it/he/she is all consuming and entertaining but after awhile it/he/she is just the same ole same ole. I would point that DFA, SC, j_b and mtngoat all stopped posting before the “so called” change in moderation started. Necro. And DoctorB just do not have what it take to inspire great spray political debates. Somewhat coincidental and not wholly unrelated was the increase in inane spray. That is simple insults void of any underlying humor or wit. Trask made many a witty post but more recently he too was becoming a one trick pony relying on simple vulgarity. I think it was this short of post that is the reason Trask was banned. You know very well that very little has changed in the way of moderation, so to blame the moderation of the board as the primary force in the change at cc.com is simply silly. Sweety Petey I have to agree and disagree. The feel of cc.com has been changing over the last 6 months at least. there is a change. there are so many people here that I have not met, may not meet. it is a changing of the gaurd.. an generational shift. it isn't bad to me anyway... just means fresh meet with inside jokes that they wont get Quote
Peter_Puget Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Sounds like we agree more than we disagree. Hey you still haven't met me! Quote
Distel32 Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Sounds like we agree more than we disagree. Hey you still haven't met me! be at smith this weekend! impromptu CC.com tuff fest! yeah! Rudy skyclimb and I will be there. How can you resist a 35 year old hard man, a 22 year old bandana wearing blond guy, and a 19 year old glasses wearing neck beard fool??? Quote
sk Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 (edited) Sounds like we agree more than we disagree. Hey you still haven't met me! ANY ANY TIME well I just think that things are changing I just don't think it is bad, just diffrent Edited January 27, 2004 by Muffy_The_Wanker_Sprayer Quote
catbirdseat Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 I agree with what Petey is saying. I think hip joints rely on a small number of "uber plab" dudes who sort of get things rolling, so to speak. They have a huge influence on the others, so many of whom are just hangers on who just snipe from the sidelines (myself included). Having said that, I believe that all it might take is one or two new cool cats coming round to liven things up. Quote
sk Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 I agree with what Petey is saying. I think hip joints rely on a small number of "uber plab" dudes who sort of get things rolling, so to speak. They have a huge influence on the others, so many of whom are just hangers on who just snipe from the sidelines (myself included). Having said that, I believe that all it might take is one or two new cool cats coming round to liven things up. ya but it is time for a new generation. the cool kids will be diffrent. younger more HEP. those of us who choose to will keep in contact. Quote
jon Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 For the longest time I've wondered why advertisers would spend millions of dollars to make stupid commercials for Doritos or Sprite or whatever. They may be funny or the chick may be hot, but I don't eat or drink more of this stuff because of it, and so I've always wondered who this stuff works on. I guess I have my answer. Quote
Thinker Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 PP said: Hey you still haven't met me! Muffy said: ANY ANY TIME Promises, promises...... Quote
Stonehead Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 "I seem to worry about the transience of people and things in general, and try to reconstruct unclear and imperfect images of an idealized past. This may be considered as an attempt to 'stop time'" - Nazif Topçuoglu Quote
minx Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 For the longest time I've wondered why advertisers would spend millions of dollars to make stupid commercials for Doritos or Sprite or whatever. They may be funny or the chick may be hot, but I don't eat or drink more of this stuff because of it, and so I've always wondered who this stuff works on. I guess I have my answer. i've wondered the same thing. now i know. Quote
jon Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 With the one-post-per-30 minute spray rate these days it's a wonder the advertisers haven't pulled the plug by now. Just a matter of time. Seeya. December Distinct hosts served: 20,609 January Distinct hosts served: 27,221 For you Doritos and Sprite consumers, January isn't over yet. Hey Veggie we just got another advertiser, so EAD Quote
vegetablebelay Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 For a while there was a little dude at the bottom of the screen where you could click and see the stats. Haven't seen him for a bit now. Spray is the most poplular attraction to the site. Remove the sprayers and you'll have a bunch of lurkers who will get tired of coming back and seeing that there are no new posts since the last time they visited. Bug said it really well the other day when he said the site is becoming less of a community and more of a club. Quote
To_The_Top Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Maybe cc.com is getting more productive, and at work trask is getting more productive too Quote
jon Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Veggie I'm really sorry I banned someone who was threatening to kill users. Keep arguing Get mad Quote
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