Posted by Kevin at 64.167.84.14 on November 28, 2000 at 19:26:22:
In Reply to: I think I missed something posted by Libra on November 28, 2000 at 12:44:38:
: I didn't realize that Kevin recently suggested eliminating the Other Board. What a shame that would be. I don't post there quite as often anymore, but I still prefer it to this mess. At least the OWB format is easy to catch up on after a few days' absence.
And that's what it's all about: your convenience.
: In addition, this board is populated by posturing devotees of View Askew films each trying to outdo the next in a pissing contest of trivia and vituperative bitchslapping over minor things. It gets old in short order.
Ah, but by making the two boards one, we'd be eliminating that most grievous of all the "vituperative" offenses - the "OFF TOPIC, ASSHOLE *NT*!!!" post.
: Despite claims to the contrary, the OWB is insular, but not exclusionary.
As is this board.
: People come and go all the time.
As they do on this board.
: The regular posters do a fairly good job of moderating themselves, each other, and newcomers.
Which, on my Utopian board, would be a thing of the past, as no policing would be necessary. It'd be a free-for-all (topic-wise).
: Comparing what I've read in both fora,
Fora?
: I'd dare say that the breadth of knowledge and overall perspicuity there is several steps above anything I've read here in ages.
But who'd need clarity at that point? People can talk about the flicks or not. It'd become what it once was in our glorious past - an open forum.
: I think that comes from the freedom to discuss subjects outside the regular VA minutiae.
A freedom I'm championing, not eliminating, with one board.
: They're smart, well-expressed, and often very funny. With few exceptions, they're respectful of one another and supportive of each other's efforts. It's become a community all its own, irrespective of it's VA association.
But it's a community I own, mind you. And I will burn down that village to save it.
: I think that fact alone merits its salvage.
You want a board on your terms, start your own board. Failing that, succumb to the future of the View Askew Board.
: The best part:
: Most of the regular posters on the OWB realize that "sweaty palmed fan boy" is derogatory.
There's nothing worse than a fan-boy (or girl) who maintains they're not a fan-boy (or girl). If you're here at all, you're a fan-boy (or girl).
: I don't foresee posting here in lieu of the OWB. It's the wrong format and a different crowd. I'll be sorry to see it go.
And we'll be sorry to lose you. Rarely is one afforded the opportunity to witness such myopic grandstanding as you've exemplified with your post.
The One True Board is coming, folks. Fighting it is akin to bringing coals to Newcastle. Embrace the coming One True Board or... or...
Or go someplace else.