RKMBs Forums .::Important::. Fortress of Awesome Chat My Yearly Rant: The RKMBS Community

• Obvious Alts : These are the alts that are simply a shadow of someone else's online ID, or, an exact mirror copy. They are generally created to make fun of a specific individual or just troll a forum with a single stale joke. Once, funny. Twice, okay. Three times? Boring.
  
  
• Homosexual jokes : It is a positive aspect of guys like Jim Jackson and Klinton that they are not easily offended. If there is one defining aspect of the RKMBS, it is the constant....constant...use of homosexual reference, imagery, and discussions that are used in a negative, deragotory, or insulting manner. Yeah, I too join in on the "___ is gay!" jokes. But, in the end, love it or hate it, it's a repetitive theme that has simply taken over.
  
  
• BSAMSing Threads : You know, the very fact that bumping old threads up for no apparent reason other than to clutter a forum is named after a specific poster (Britneyspearsatemyshorts) should tell people that really only one person can get away with it as a joke: BSAMS. Everyone else that does it is simply either trying to "be" him, or, is just following the crowd. Come on. Get an identity. Be yourself. Otherwise, you're just a pale imitation of the man himself.
  
  
• Attention Whores : I could spout off a list of posters that simply create useless threads to try and get attention. You know who they are. You know if you're one of them. It's one thing if it's just a one-time, having fun kind of thing. It's another if it's a constant stream of pointless "Hey look at me! I need validation! Your opinion of me is important!" threads where nothing is served and nothing is gained. You know who you are.
  
  
• Pick the Victim : Whether it be Rex, Chris Oakley, or any other, there is a serious habit prevalent on these boards of going after a single poster in every possible fashion, and in every possible thread. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm certain some deserve it. However, it's one thing for, say, PJP to tool on Rex consistently. It's almost damn expected, in that sense. It's an entirely different matter for everyone else to jump on the bandwagon and just lambast the guy with sock jokes, for no other reason than to be "included". Group mentality is a dangerous, pathetic notion that is as real here as it is in society. As with BSAMSing threads and being an attention whore, just get an identity. Be yourself, and be unique. Otherwise, you simply blend in with the crowd. And that, in my opinion, is boring.
  
  
• Everything is a joke : Unless it's in the Deep Politics Forum...and even then because G-Man and Wednesday are able to sift out the pointless threads...everything in every forum here is a joke. And, I use the word "joke" quite lightly. Generally, ninety-percent of the supposed "wit" that's added to serious/semi-serious discussions are pointless trolling that simply tries to gain them attention, or a pity-laugh. Sometimes...and fuck, I know this will fall on deaf ears....it's okay to allow a serious discussion. If you like comic books, and want to discuss comic books, then, the comic book forum is exactly for that. Certain posters feel that they have to remind everyone, though, that comics can be made fun of, and serious or fun discussions should be broken up with consistent "jokes". And, I just use the comic forum as an example. It's in every forum, in every thread. At no point can anyone express a serious, or valid point about any subject without someone coming along and....quite predictably, I assure you...trying to make a joke about the subject, or belittling the person trying to discuss it. People, really...it's okay to have serious or purposeful talks here. We have plenty of other threads to have fun in, or whatnot. Not every single thread has to be a joke. Really. Swear. Believe that.
  
  
• "He's thinking on his own....GET HIM!!" : This is a follow-up to my last point. If someone is critical of anything that goes on here, in the least, the mob mentality turns against them. For example, I'm certain any number of response could...and will...be made about the points I've listed here. If it isn't the oft-norm inferiority sarcasm of "Hey, he's trying to take a message board seriously", then, it will be the creation of a mirror/insult alt, with mocking dialogue to accompany....or, the most common....is to take excerpts from the posters content and use as a sig line to make fun of the individual, claiming some form of "victory". Predictable, assured, and, in the end....only funny to those that have their own inferiority issues. Of course, another response would be an outlash of "Who are you to criticize?" and the like. Also, expected and predictable. In the end, the point that should be considered is, why can't it be discussed or debated without it turning into personal insults? Why skip over the points, just because you either have no serious opinion on the subject, or, wrongly feel singled out, as if the criticism is being leveled at you personally? I think the RKMBS would be better served on a whole if individuals were allowed to speak their minds without the fear of reprisal from those that have inferiority issues, and wish to be the "cool" one. High school mentality will only serve you just so long.
  

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Prometheus said:

But, I think the concept of repetive jokes around here is a valid criticism. Some enjoy the simplicity of saying and doing the same old jokes over and over.

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MisterJLA said:

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Prometheus said:

But, I think the concept of repetive jokes around here is a valid criticism. Some enjoy the simplicity of saying and doing the same old jokes over and over.

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You tell 'em, Steve Dave!

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Prometheus said:

Attention Whores : I could spout off a list of posters that simply create useless threads to try and get attention. You know who they are. You know if you're one of them. It's one thing if it's just a one-time, having fun kind of thing. It's another if it's a constant stream of pointless "Hey look at me! I need validation! Your opinion of me is important!" threads where nothing is served and nothing is gained. You know who you are.

So, opinions?

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Prometheus said:


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Obvious Alts : These are the alts that are simply a shadow of someone else's online ID, or, an exact mirror copy. They are generally created to make fun of a specific individual or just troll a forum with a single stale joke. Once, funny. Twice, okay. Three times? Boring.


So, opinions?

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Prometheus said:

BSAMSing Threads : You know, the very fact that bumping old threads up for no apparent reason other than to clutter a forum is named after a specific poster (Britneyspearsatemyshorts) should tell people that really only one person can get away with it as a joke: BSAMS. Everyone else that does it is simply either trying to "be" him, or, is just following the crowd. Come on. Get an identity. Be yourself. Otherwise, you're just a pale imitation of the man himself.


So, opinions?

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sneaky bunny said:

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Prometheus said:

Attention Whores : I could spout off a list of posters that simply create useless threads to try and get attention. You know who they are. You know if you're one of them. It's one thing if it's just a one-time, having fun kind of thing. It's another if it's a constant stream of pointless "Hey look at me! I need validation! Your opinion of me is important!" threads where nothing is served and nothing is gained. You know who you are.

So, opinions?

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Would you like to see some images of me in my panties? I also am a LESBIAN!

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Prometheus said:
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Obvious Alts : These are the alts that are simply a shadow of someone else's online ID, or, an exact mirror copy. They are generally created to make fun of a specific individual or just troll a forum with a single stale joke. Once, funny. Twice, okay. Three times? Boring.

So, opinions?

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Prometheus said:
Be yourself, and be unique

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Year Man said:
I'm Year Man!

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Im Not Mister Mxypltk said:
Pro, I respect your opinion, but you have to keep in mind the origin of this place. It was a ghost town until in late 2000 or something Franta and the guys found out about and began an extended raid that in the long run spawned a "community". If anything, I think the place has been distancing itself too much from its origins, becoming just another MB... and remember what happens when MBs take themselves too seriously: they go boom-boom.

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Im Not Mister Mxypltk said:
Pro, I respect your opinion, but you have to keep in mind the origin of this place. It was a ghost town until in late 2000 or something Franta and the guys found out about and began an extended raid that in the long run spawned a "community". If anything, I think the place has been distancing itself too much from its origins, becoming just another MB... and remember what happens when MBs take themselves too seriously: they go boom-boom.

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Im Not Mister Mxypltk said:
Pro, I respect your opinion, but you have to keep in mind the origin of this place. It was a ghost town until in late 2000 or something Franta and the guys found out about and began an extended raid that in the long run spawned a "community". If anything, I think the place has been distancing itself too much from its origins, becoming just another MB... and remember what happens when MBs take themselves too seriously: they go boom-boom.

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I agree with Mxy!

I built my whole "persona" on the crap that Pro complained about.

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Prometheus said:
It's not MrJLA. I love him...mostly. I just wanted to express a few issues and opinions, and see if any possible serious debate or discussion could be made.

So far, most all of my points are being proven true to form. Well done...

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PJP said:
I agree with everyone....seriously.


Pro is right.....evrything in moderation. Sometimes jokes go too far and too long (except with rex). All great artists need to reinvent themselves every once in awhile. Also don't dish out insults and punishment if you aren't willing to take a ribbing(for her pleasure) as well.


With that said.....serious discussion happens on a daily basis here so I'm not too worried about that. Even if some douchebag derails a thread in lets say the Comic Forum, if the topic is good enough it will get back on track on it's own and it always does.

And of course I agree with mxy and Jaburg, a little havoc and chaos never hurt anyone. Most importantly laughter is the lifeblood of this place. Keep the laughs coming.

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PJP said:
also Pro made a good point about klint and Jim Jackson.....

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The Indestructible Man said:
What Pro says here is EVERY reason I no longer post a lot -- its a cliquefest I'm no longer a member of, but one that if I raised said points about, I'd probably be berated for in every juvenile fashion. Hell, most of the regulars here weren't even here in my heyday of posting on the DCMBs and Athanon, when I was a storytelling postmachine.

P.S. Pro, always good to see ya about.

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Prometheus said:
However, when, say, Grimm, Sneaky, or Joe Mama start up, I pretty much understand most of their "jokes".

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