Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 im out of the loop i guess. what does the XD stand for in the title?It's a face. XDAlso, small talk thread is fine and I have made many friends through it, some I talk to daily. I wouldn't post here for weeks at a time if it wasn't for small talk, we have many diverse conversations, some use it to vent when they have nowhere else, me included and the support gotten from there is nice. Juan, you have vented there before. It's not a useless drivel thread. Some of us like it more than the rest of the boards. I don't have random users being a dick to me for asking a question or giving an opinion in there. futures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Also, if we're keeping YT, bring back Zayzay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebilljim Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'd be fully satisfied with something as simple as a mechanic that allows me to 100% block someone. No "click here to read anyway," no having someone else quote the person's post so I end up seeing it anyway. Just a full nuclear option where I can not have to see anything that a user I block posts. I imagine that's more of a server thing than a mod thing though, so call it a pipe dream. Can we maybe just make a filter to change every time anyone posts "it's lit fam!" to something more appropriate? Like..."I have nothing of value to add to this conversation please ignore me" mssskat184, THE_James_Champ, Shelby and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_James_Champ Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I agree with Derek 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 In regards to useless & meaningless postings in ST and everywhere else on the boards, I always think back to a line of dialogue from The Social Network: "It didn't stop you from writing it. As if every thought that tumbles through your head was so clever it would be a crime for it not to be shared. The Internet's not written in pencil, Mark, it's written in ink. And you published that... You write your snide bullshit from a dark room because that's what the angry do nowadays. I was nice to you, don't torture me for it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 In regards to useless & meaningless postings in ST and everywhere else on the boards, I always think back to a line of dialogue from The Social Network: "It didn't stop you from writing it. As if every thought that tumbles through your head was so clever it would be a crime for it not to be shared. The Internet's not written in pencil, Mark, it's written in ink. And you published that... You write your snide bullshit from a dark room because that's what the angry do nowadays. I was nice to you, don't torture me for it." I would be happy if ST just talked about music a little more often. I don't mind the randomness, since that's what it is there for. But there is a line as we have discussed. More music talks instead of daily updates about what record you're getting, where it is in the mail, opening it, then flipping later (you know who I'm referring to). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnystorm777 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Throw the book at him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 this guy is the new zayzay, but way worse jonnystorm777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Thug Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I recommend people make use of the ignore feature if they do not like seeing my posts. (I use it and it works!) It is not my intention to anger or "troll" anybody on this site. I wish only to share my love of music/food/video games with those who are willing to do the same with me. vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himynameisShane Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 this guy is the new zayzay, but way worse At least Zay was entertaining. I agree with everything that has been said. I just looked into one of the forums on here and 6/15 threads I glanced at were last replied by one person. If I'm not mistaken Small Talk was originally created to declutter the derailing of many other threads. Did it fully do this, no, but it helped in some ways. I always thought the AKA get 1,000 posts part of the title was a joke, but some people took it very seriously. I like Small Talk, its good to talk to people, meet people, make friends. I've expanded my musical tastes because of it and got some great advice. Something should be done about users flooding threads they have no reasonable contribution to. It has gotten very annoying lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I recommend people make use of the ignore feature if they do not like seeing my posts. (I use it and it works!) It is not my intention to anger or "troll" anybody on this site. I wish only to share my love of music/food/video games with those who are willing to do the same with me. THE_James_Champ and GreatGreenOne77 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I recommend people make use of the ignore feature if they do not like seeing my posts. (I use it and it works!) It is not my intention to anger or "troll" anybody on this site. I wish only to share my love of music/food/video games with those who are willing to do the same with me. THE_James_Champ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 In regards to useless & meaningless postings in ST and everywhere else on the boards, I always think back to a line of dialogue from The Social Network: "It didn't stop you from writing it. As if every thought that tumbles through your head was so clever it would be a crime for it not to be shared. The Internet's not written in pencil, Mark, it's written in ink. And you published that... You write your snide bullshit from a dark room because that's what the angry do nowadays. I was nice to you, don't torture me for it." ok but for real tho small talk is probably the most positive and supportive thread on this entire forum. not exactly sure how that quote fits the bill there. its kinda pointless to bring up small talk all the time as if its the root cause of all the issues users face here. anyway, i think getting a better block system would be awesome. i often unblock people bc the "do you want to view anyway" thing makes it more obvious when someone i dont want to see/talk to is posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 In regards to useless & meaningless postings in ST and everywhere else on the boards, I always think back to a line of dialogue from The Social Network: "It didn't stop you from writing it. As if every thought that tumbles through your head was so clever it would be a crime for it not to be shared. The Internet's not written in pencil, Mark, it's written in ink. And you published that... You write your snide bullshit from a dark room because that's what the angry do nowadays. I was nice to you, don't torture me for it." I don't know why you always shit on small talk when I recall you pretty actively posting all your mundane thoughts in there along with everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 this board/site is like when the new spouse learns how to use a crock pot for the first time and does so using a pork roast. its over-done and extremely shitty. run into the ground by dipshits. vinyl addict, futures, The Butcha and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 this board/site is like when the new spouse learns how to use a crock pot for the first time and does so using a pork roast. its over-done and extremely shitty. run into the ground by dipshits. Meat analogy for the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Meat analogy for the win. Backed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I used to post WAY more often, and I'll admit some of, maybe even a lot of, those posts were kinda worthless. Once I realized what I was going, I slowed down by a lot, and after I did that, I started to see it in (the aforementioned) others on the board. So I can back this post. I also want to say +1 for small talk defenders--I don't use it as much as I used to, but I rarely see it as toxic and the good / supportive times outweigh the negative by a lot. Hope I don't get on anyone's nerves anymore / as of late. I recognize how hard it can be to get along with a teenager, especially in an online setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Isn't there a block/ignore option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Isn't there a block/ignore option? There is, but several people have stated (several times over) why it's still a massive pain in the dick. If a large group of users are being asked to adjust their ignore preferences on account of one user, I'd say there's a considerably valid issue with said user. Tweaking the ebb and flow of the forums to accommodate just one persistent case of tomfuckery makes zero sense to me, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I get what you are saying, I do. But that's the whole point of the ignore function. Just don't look at it. Sounds like the people who are blocking said user are still curious on what he has to say. Otherwise, ignore. I dunno, I guess I just don't see the need for pitchforks and torches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No This Is Patrick Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 How about at the end of each month, we have a vote to see who we should ban. Like Survivor! Most votes gets the axe. No hidden immunity posts or anything though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 I get what you are saying, I do. But that's the whole point of the ignore function. Just don't look at it. Sounds like the people who are blocking said user are still curious on what he has to say. Otherwise, ignore. I dunno, I guess I just don't see the need for pitchforks and torches. The issue isn't even what trivial garbage they're posting – that can be ignored easily enough. It's the constant bumping, flooding, and seeing the name + avatar as last post in every other thread. Any post that gets quoted, too, is completely readable. If there was a magic button or preference that completely erased all traces of this problem, I wouldn't have made this thread to begin with. I'm all for tuning out shitty users on VC, but the problem with this one is that their content and replies are just plastered everywhere. All the time. It's just relentless, and that's what my biggest complaint is. Despite how much I dislike the user, if they limited their posts to < 10 a day and tried to be constructive, I'd be fine with it. But they're averaging something close to 20 posts a day - on this account - and it's all worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xavier Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'm a respected mod on a populair forum called KTT (kanye titanium tits) and I can confirm that he is legit xavier vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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