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All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94271
07/28/06 04:39 PM
07/28/06 04:39 PM
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Athens, Greece
alkis21 Offline OP
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After reading this forum during the past few weeks, I want to know your secret.

Where are all the insults and petty fights?
Where are all the troublemakers?
Where are all the annoying moderators who can find a "rule violation" in every post?

How do you do it? Is there some sort of subliminal message that works as a sedative blinking every few fractions of a second? Or do you have a "Stepford Wives" thing going on?

This place is so civilized compared to everywhere else on the internet, it's spooky.
Seriously, I love it. But I want to know your secret.


Atropos Studios
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Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94272
07/28/06 04:48 PM
07/28/06 04:48 PM
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The Country
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The Country
Alkis,

I can not respond as a moderator, but that is a big reason we all like it here- Moderators are great-helpfull with a sense of humor and the people who gather here are really nice- I've been watching and reading your posts around to-- and have enjoyed them--- although I am one that will turn to a WT when I am at a block wave laugh ---Welcome to the best site in town


Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
Gibran
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94273
07/28/06 04:53 PM
07/28/06 04:53 PM
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Posts: 27,907
Texas
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No Stepford people that I'm aware of Alkis. Marita has a standard for mods and members alike. She expects all members to treat others as they want to be treated.
Being on a forum should be fun and informative.


Sue wave


Yesterday is but today's memory, tomorrow is today's dream.
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Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94274
07/28/06 04:59 PM
07/28/06 04:59 PM
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Alabama
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Seriously, it's the coffee at the diner rotfl


"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94275
07/28/06 04:59 PM
07/28/06 04:59 PM
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Posts: 1,201
Townsville, QLD Australia
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Hey, didn't you see the "Nice people only" sign on the door? The mods whack you over the head with it when you misbehave!

rotfl

PiB ducks for cover from the whacking sign!


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Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94276
07/28/06 05:01 PM
07/28/06 05:01 PM
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Palouse country
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Alkis, I to have been to a a couple of other sites and found I was very offended by some of the language. I like the maturity that is displayed here, the similar likes and dislikes thats related among the members. It's also knowing that one can feel comfortable in emailing a Mod if they have a concern. This is a forum that one can learn much just by reading; a forum that a decent sense of humor can be enjoyed; a forum where one can ask questions and not be embarrassed by doing so.
This can only be done through the caring work of the Administrators and Moderators.

wave


Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body - Joseph Addison
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94277
07/28/06 05:06 PM
07/28/06 05:06 PM
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Posts: 83,238
In the Naughty Corner
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In the Naughty Corner
Alkis, do you mean you didn't get the box of mood stabilizers in the mail when you joined here? Just kidding. wink

I think that because flaming and fights are not permitted, those that want to do that get bored when they can't instigate so they move on. lol

Ana wave


Don't feed the Trolls
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94278
07/28/06 05:17 PM
07/28/06 05:17 PM
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Posts: 7,858
North Florida
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Quote:
Originally posted by alkis21:
After reading this forum during the past few weeks, I want to know your secret.

Where are all the insults and petty fights?
Where are all the troublemakers?
Apparently I've fallen behind on posting and am failing to maintain my "reputation" here. I'll try to do better in the future! laugh


I didn't do it......and if I did I'm not guilty!
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94279
07/28/06 05:26 PM
07/28/06 05:26 PM
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Posts: 13,527
Ontario, Canada
rose113 Offline
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Ontario, Canada
lol Nice, isn't it Alkis? I have no desire to be insulted or to do any insulting. This is the first place that I ever joined and it's the one for me. I have glanced at a couple of other sites and they just don't do it for me. At GameBoomers you can learn a lot, get help with games, your computer, get puzzled, have fun and make real friends. Neat eh? wink


Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.-Marcel Proust
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94280
07/28/06 05:48 PM
07/28/06 05:48 PM
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 31,224
Northwestern New Mexico, USA
Jenny Offline
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Alkis, the secret is a very simple one--
  • first, we have the best members on the internet
  • second, Marita has established a set of standards, and the mods enforce them


From what I've seen looking at some other sites, we are an island of civility in the sea of the internet... bravo


"Once you give up integrity, the rest is easy." Anonymous
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94281
07/28/06 06:18 PM
07/28/06 06:18 PM
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Posts: 9,848
San Diego, CA
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San Diego, CA
You didn't notice the subliminal messages forcing you to involuntarily behave? bravo


WARNING! This person is extremely blonde...please type SLOWLY.
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94282
07/28/06 06:34 PM
07/28/06 06:34 PM
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Posts: 7,696
The Country
Winfrey Offline
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Ok, now -1-2-3- hmmmmmmmm
We love you moders, oh yes we do,
and those admins you're cute too-
we're either gaming -til we're blue
or posting with our groups!!!
Yea, GAMEBOOMERS!!!


Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
Gibran
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94283
07/28/06 06:42 PM
07/28/06 06:42 PM
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Posts: 13,527
Ontario, Canada
rose113 Offline
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bravo Winfrey!


Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.-Marcel Proust
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94284
07/28/06 07:08 PM
07/28/06 07:08 PM
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 31,224
Northwestern New Mexico, USA
Jenny Offline
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Very nice, Winfrey--looks as though our resident poets club has another member.... wave


"Once you give up integrity, the rest is easy." Anonymous
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94285
07/28/06 07:43 PM
07/28/06 07:43 PM
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stoke on trent England
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If you are just stuck ina game,
or tired and bored and nothing to do
come to game boomers and wright a ryhme or joke
and some one will answer you .
Well I tried
rotfl


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Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94286
07/28/06 08:08 PM
07/28/06 08:08 PM
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Posts: 11,366
Sacramento, CA USA
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How aboout: All us Gameboomers love our fellow man, try to be kind, and if we have unkind thoughts or feelings towards someone specific we just shut our mouths and try to be pleasant, or avoid someone we could have a problem with because the 'chemistry ain't there'....? This place is sacred to all of us who have remained and come back EVERY DAY, and we don't want to spoil it for ourselves or anyone else. It is just why I don't even go looking for other forums to participate in....many of us feel the same way. And we love it that you want to be with us, and respect us all as much as we respect and love you. :kiss: Does that start to answer your questions? The originators of this forum had a strict policy and our current Ad/Mod/owner has followed thru on it and trained all her 'helpers' to keep us all in line, gently and quietly. Peace and Love reign thumbsup
Love, Betty Lou :kiss:


I am 'the HAT lady"! and "who loves ya BABY?!"
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94287
07/28/06 08:22 PM
07/28/06 08:22 PM
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Posts: 33,073
Calera, Oklahoma
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A thread that runs consistantly through all the forums is bonds of friendship.

You treat your friends with respect. thumbsup


wave joe


There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.

William Butler Yeats
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94288
07/28/06 10:27 PM
07/28/06 10:27 PM
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Northeast NJ
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Hey Hey happydance happydance


Luv Dar


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Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94289
07/29/06 01:59 AM
07/29/06 01:59 AM
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Isle of Man
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It's really just a matter of old fashioned good manners and common courtesy, sadly no longer to be expected in many aspects of modern life but all the more precious for that when discovered.

Keep up the good work all you mods and admin folk (even if you do sometimes censor some of my jokes)!

And a belated welcome to Alkis.
wave


Life is what happens while you're making other plans.

Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94290
07/29/06 02:02 AM
07/29/06 02:02 AM
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West London, UK
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Hi Alkis. I get enough of fighting & backbiting at work! Coming to GB is like coming home - nice & relaxing & you can be yourself.
Off now to make very large cup of tea


When in doubt, cuddle a catcatrub
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94291
07/29/06 05:25 AM
07/29/06 05:25 AM
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Scotland
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Hi Alkis....insults, petty fights and troublemakers just don't fit here. We get enough of that in the real world. Courtesy, friendship and good manners are what jumps out at you no matter what forum you're on. I've yet to find these qualities on any other site. A real home from home, thanks to admin, mods and members bravo

Mary wave


"It's not what you have in your life
but who you have in your life that counts." puppy

I'm not getting old....just 'Marvelously Mature'! grin
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94292
07/29/06 05:37 AM
07/29/06 05:37 AM
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Marlborough USA
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Hi Alkis, just want to add that GameBoomers is a special place for me to make new friends from all over the world and feel I have found a safe place to "get away from it" all and enjoy moments of fun, laughter, sharing, and caring! smile


Gerry
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94293
07/29/06 06:27 AM
07/29/06 06:27 AM
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Massachusetts
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Everyone else has already said it so eloquently I'll just add I agree with what's already been said. Come back every day and see what we mean.


Midge wave


Just do it.
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94294
07/29/06 07:03 AM
07/29/06 07:03 AM
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Humidity + Hair.. UGH!
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Humidity + Hair.. UGH!
Well we do like to sing a rousing chorus of Kum-Ba-Ya every once in a while but I don't think that THAT is the reason...
Some of us sing off key eek
Some of us don't know the lyrics blush
some of us just space out and not follow the conductor bravo {gameboomers}


Dear forest animals,
I've been singing for over an hour, where are you?
Sincerely,
Too lazy to clean the house
Re: All right, I give up... What is it with this forum? #94295
07/29/06 08:19 AM
07/29/06 08:19 AM
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Yup, GB is a very special place. We share our joys and woes, come up with helpful suggestions if someone has a problem and, above all, we laugh together and not at each other.

Our mods, past and present, are truly terrific for enabling this to come about.

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