Proposal -- ban the bomb?

[Mr. dB]

I think the G bomb, COTB bomb and Platinum bomb have run their course. Time to eliminate these features, or limit them only to Moderators. Blacked-out messages are disruptive; more so, in my opinion, than the content that warranted censure.

Bombs are no fun. It's a negative feature that detracts from the atmosphere of the place. It's played out. Please consider this plea to ban the bomb?

 

[perkele]

Bomb the tele fan!

 

[Big Rick Rock]

I disagree.

 

[jnevin]

well that was productive

 

[-Ariel-]

Wait you want a forum that does allow more tension to develop in discourse, because this give it a more 'authentic' feel, yet u complain that the bomb is disruptive...
I'm not saying u have to be consistent or anything... but I'm not sure I sense a cohesion in your arguments...

 

[walliwalibus]

I agree that we all can disagree and still be friends.

 

[Mr. dB]

Wait you want a forum that does allow more tension to develop in discourse, because this give it a more 'authentic' feel, yet u complain that the bomb is disruptive...
I'm not saying u have to be consistent or anything... but I'm not sure I sense a cohesion in your arguments...

I don't see anything contradictory there. Although "edge" might have been a better choice of words than "tension". What I was trying to express in that other thread wasn't that I value animosity, but a certain natural tension in human discourse is not necessarily a bad thing. But neither tension nor harmony have much value to me if they are phony or forced.

Silencing or censuring people's posts doesn't really add anything to the flow of the conversation. Just means I have to take some extra time to highlight their post before reading it.

 

[-Ariel-]

I don't see anything contradictory there. Although "edge" might have been a better choice of words than "tension". What I was trying to express in that other thread wasn't that I value animosity, but a certain natural tension in human discourse is not necessarily a bad thing. But neither tension nor harmony have much value to me if they are phony or forced.

Silencing or censuring people's posts doesn't really add anything to the flow of the conversation. Just means I have to take some extra time to highlight their post before reading it.

I see... well can't argue with that...
I agree that a certain 'edge' is okay, and yeah, forced harmony would suck and make convo boring... I don't think that would ever happen though... as long as their is convo, there will be disagreement, but I disagree about the bombs... in fact I say make more bombs that express different type of emotional discord with the person...
I think the bombs provide a symbolic visual feel of discord that are way better than personal attacks through words... I would rather be bombed than some one calling me a racial slur, or whatever.

 

[dabuffguy]

I like the bomb feature.

 

[needtogetaas]

I don't get to use it as much as I used to. Lets bring back the bomb squad.

 

[walliwalibus]

Man needto, your sig has shrunk.

 

[nefertiti]

I think the G bomb, COTB bomb and Platinum bomb have run their course. Time to eliminate these features, or limit them only to Moderators. Blacked-out messages are disruptive; more so, in my opinion, than the content that warranted censure.

Bombs are no fun. It's a negative feature that detracts from the atmosphere of the place. It's played out. Please consider this plea to ban the bomb?

I don't have a problem with the bombs themselves.

But I think it's a bit ridiculous that paying members can get bombed/blacked out without being able to diffuse them (COTB bombs)

 

[1500]

Also a fan of the bomb. It's nice to have for special occasions.

 

[walliwalibus]

Either way is cool ......... however EF wants to be I support it. Man 1500, where did you hit all that Karma bro? Jeez man..... LOL.

 

[1500]

Either way is cool ......... however EF wants to be I support it. Man 1500, where did you hit all that Karma bro? Jeez man..... LOL.

I've been taking it from hurricane nightly in the Karma Bookie Forum here have some.

 

[jnevin]

I'm tempted to black out this entire thread aside from the umbombables.

 

[needtogetaas]

Man needto, your sig has shrunk.

It was getting cheesy.

 

[heatherrae]

lol...should I bomb Mr. db for this thread?


j/k

 

[needtogetaas]

lol...should I bomb Mr. db for this thread?


j/k

I think its in order!!!!!!!!

 

[wootoom]

i like bombing oceano at a daily basis

 

[Lestat]

I don't get to use it as much as I used to. Lets bring back the bomb squad.

agreed!!

 

[wootoom]

ololol

 

[wootoom]

if you look at this thread only plat members have posted LOLOL

 

[Arabian]

if you look at this thread only plat members have posted LOLOL

lol I like bombs ,, it keeps those young whippersnappers in order

 

[pin]

Its just a creative way for EF to make some money (not that there is anything wrong with that). If EF can get more nit wits to open their wallets to act stupid, then my hats off to 'em.

 

[BBR100]

Bombs have their place. EF wouldn't be the same without them. I'd vote to keep them.

 

[Razorguns]

Okay. What if i become COTB and then daily bombed anyone I disagreed with?

r

 

[wootoom]

wheres oceano

 

[stilleto]

i think they are fun.

maybe because i can't be bombed, but still... sometimes it's fun to watch someone post, knowing they are about to get it, then log back in and sure enough, they're blacked out.

also, if it gives even an iota of satisfaction to the person bombing, then it's serving a purpose.

 

[Arabian]

i think they are fun.

maybe because i can't be bombed, but still... sometimes it's fun to watch someone post, knowing they are about to get it, then log back in and sure enough, they're blacked out.

also, if it gives even an iota of satisfaction to the person bombing, then it's serving a purpose.

I agree with Stilleto...

 

[miplank]

I think they are hilarious. Matter of fact...I think HR and Arabian should just start bombing everyone at random. LOL

 

[mrplunkey]

I think the G bomb, COTB bomb and Platinum bomb have run their course. Time to eliminate these features, or limit them only to Moderators. Blacked-out messages are disruptive; more so, in my opinion, than the content that warranted censure.

Bombs are no fun. It's a negative feature that detracts from the atmosphere of the place. It's played out. Please consider this plea to ban the bomb?

If someone wants to fill-up the first page of C&C with fart jokes, bomb then.

Embedding NSFW content in innocent-looking posts, bomb them.

Researching someone and using information obtained beyond what they've offered-up through EF? Bomb (or ban) them.

Discussing/asking for sources/pricing? Bomb them.

But anything other than that, I'd love to see the bomb banned. Bombing someone over their opinion (even if I reaaaaaaaaally hate their opinion) is wrong.

 

[heatherrae]

If someone wants to fill-up the first page of C&C with fart jokes, bomb then.

Embedding NSFW content in innocent-looking posts, bomb them.

Researching someone and using information obtained beyond what they've offered-up through EF? Bomb (or ban) them.

Discussing/asking for sources/pricing? Bomb them.

But anything other than that, I'd love to see the bomb banned. Bombing someone over their opinion (even if I reaaaaaaaaally hate their opinion) is wrong.

I don't think I've ever bombed you and I hate almost everything that comes out of your mouth...LOL.

 

[miplank]

I don't think I've ever bombed you and I hate almost everything that comes out of your mouth...LOL.

well.....there's no time like the present!

 

[heatherrae]

well.....there's no time like the present!

lol...you pot stirrer, you. ;-)

 

[miplank]

lol...you pot stirrer, you. ;-)

who me?!?...NEVER!

 

[mrplunkey]

I don't think I've ever bombed you and I hate almost everything that comes out of your mouth...LOL.

You've redded me back in the day over my views. I believe you are two of the four reds I've ever gotten.

 

[heatherrae]

You've redded me back in the day over my views. I believe you are two of the four reds I've ever gotten.

Probably because you used to always turn the debate into a personal attack.

I never red you over a civil debate, nor anyone else.

 

[Mr. dB]

Okay. What if i become COTB and then daily bombed anyone I disagreed with?

It's been done already...

 

[Mr. dB]

Bombs have their place. EF wouldn't be the same without them. I'd vote to keep them.

EF was better before the bombs came along.

 

[heatherrae]

It's been done already...

You tend to comment without knowing what is going on. maybe you should just call a whhaaaambulance.

 

[Mr. dB]

You tend to comment without knowing what is going on. maybe you should just call a whhaaaambulance.

Did anyone mention you?

 

[JR76]

 

[heatherrae]

hee hee.

 

[mrplunkey]

Probably because you used to always turn the debate into a personal attack.

I never red you over a civil debate, nor anyone else.

No, you often take things personally. There is a biiiiig difference.

 

[Mr. dB]

As evidenced by this thread, bombs seem to be popular with those who are keen on bullying, or for vindictive reprisal.

 

[needtogetaas]

I think they are hilarious. Matter of fact...I think HR and Arabian should just start bombing everyone at random. LOL

Some day I will go black sunday again.

 

[wootoom]

im gonna fuckin bomb someone

 

[the_alcatraz]

lol @ people taking bombs so seriosuly

 

[the_alcatraz]

lol...should I bomb Mr. db for this thread?


j/k

hello hello....snaky cake :cute:

 

[javaguru]

I think the G bomb, COTB bomb and Platinum bomb have run their course. Time to eliminate these features, or limit them only to Moderators. Blacked-out messages are disruptive; more so, in my opinion, than the content that warranted censure.

Bombs are no fun. It's a negative feature that detracts from the atmosphere of the place. It's played out. Please consider this plea to ban the bomb?

Considering the "new rules" on C&C it seems that bombs shouldn't be needed.

 

[heatherrae]

hello hello....snaky cake :cute:

mmmmmmmmmmmmm....did someone say snacky cakes.

 

[the_alcatraz]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm....did someone say snacky cakes.

 

[Mr. dB]

Sally Struthers - Clips - South Park Studios

 

[MichaelScott]

hello hello....snaky cake :cute:

snacky, just saying

 

[Mr. dB]

snacky, just saying

No making fun of the "English as a second language" boys.

For 'Traz, it could well be his fourth or fifth...

 

[the_alcatraz]

No making fun of the "English as a second language" boys.

For 'Traz, it could well be his fourth or fifth...

lol

 

[Mr. dB]

lol

But seriously, prob'ly takes a couple of local languages to get by, coming up in Lebanon? Then you maybe got some French and English in school?

 

[redguru]

I don't even see bombs, I am blissfully unaware of their existence.

 

[redguru]

I also block every one of those sig images cluttering up half of C&C.

 

[the_alcatraz]

But seriously, prob'ly takes a couple of local languages to get by, coming up in Lebanon? Then you maybe got some French and English in school?

I learned English as my first language bro, instead of Arabic.

My mom and dad learned English as kids, so they passed it on to me. I learned Arabic and some French afterwards.

Members of my family speak German, Italian, Spanish, English and French. Ofccourse, we all speak Arabic.