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A Request and an Idea
17 Dec 2013 21:50 #1
by Rick
The left is angry because they are now being judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
A Request and an Idea was created by Rick
The request SC, is that we have a Pinocchio emoticon.
The idea is that we use the emoticon to play a little game just to change this up a bit.
So here's how it works (suggestions welcome)... we post just like normal; whatever seems like a relevant or interesting topic. Since we basically call each other liars everyday anyway, why not have a BS rating thread? Someone posts and others either post agree or ignore.... or they post a Pinocchio rating of 1-5. They must explain the rating using whatever sources they want or none at all, being aware that no source means no credibily to counter said Pinocchios. The OP can then counter with other evidence or rational explanation. Then the critic is allowed the last word... then it's over. Obviously, once a debate starts, it shouldn't be interupted as just a general courtesy. Others could then chime in until someone else starts another one... once a rating and justification are posted the debate is started and the poster gets the next word.
Or if this sucks as an idea, can we please have a Pinocchio emoticon anyway?
The idea is that we use the emoticon to play a little game just to change this up a bit.
So here's how it works (suggestions welcome)... we post just like normal; whatever seems like a relevant or interesting topic. Since we basically call each other liars everyday anyway, why not have a BS rating thread? Someone posts and others either post agree or ignore.... or they post a Pinocchio rating of 1-5. They must explain the rating using whatever sources they want or none at all, being aware that no source means no credibily to counter said Pinocchios. The OP can then counter with other evidence or rational explanation. Then the critic is allowed the last word... then it's over. Obviously, once a debate starts, it shouldn't be interupted as just a general courtesy. Others could then chime in until someone else starts another one... once a rating and justification are posted the debate is started and the poster gets the next word.
Or if this sucks as an idea, can we please have a Pinocchio emoticon anyway?
The left is angry because they are now being judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
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18 Dec 2013 12:06 #4
by ScienceChic
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Replied by ScienceChic on topic A Request and an Idea
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Interestingly, while searching for examples of a pinocchio emoticon, I ran into another board that had a discussion about the use of this very smiley . Just thought the difference in moderation was interesting, appreciated the open discussion about it, and figured it doesn't hurt to serve as a reminder to not go overboard with it, lest it become harassing. Using it in fun or to knock on the credibility of a source is fine by me, have at it; but if all you want to do is attack another member you don't agree with by using it, please take it to the Ring is all I ask. Thanks!
Interestingly, while searching for examples of a pinocchio emoticon, I ran into another board that had a discussion about the use of this very smiley . Just thought the difference in moderation was interesting, appreciated the open discussion about it, and figured it doesn't hurt to serve as a reminder to not go overboard with it, lest it become harassing. Using it in fun or to knock on the credibility of a source is fine by me, have at it; but if all you want to do is attack another member you don't agree with by using it, please take it to the Ring is all I ask. Thanks!
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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18 Dec 2013 15:59 #5
by Mtn Gramma
Replied by Mtn Gramma on topic A Request and an Idea
How about an emoticon for someone who talks out of their rear end?
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18 Dec 2013 16:26 #6
by Unpopular Poster
Is this the kind of thing you normally think about, or did you just accidentally doubled up on the Ritalin this morning?
Ridiculous
Replied by Unpopular Poster on topic A Request and an Idea
Rick wrote: The request SC, is that we have a Pinocchio emoticon.
The idea is that we use the emoticon to play a little game just to change this up a bit.
So here's how it works (suggestions welcome)... we post just like normal; whatever seems like a relevant or interesting topic. Since we basically call each other liars everyday anyway, why not have a BS rating thread? Someone posts and others either post agree or ignore.... or they post a Pinocchio rating of 1-5. They must explain the rating using whatever sources they want or none at all, being aware that no source means no credibily to counter said Pinocchios. The OP can then counter with other evidence or rational explanation. Then the critic is allowed the last word... then it's over. Obviously, once a debate starts, it shouldn't be interupted as just a general courtesy. Others could then chime in until someone else starts another one... once a rating and justification are posted the debate is started and the poster gets the next word.
Or if this sucks as an idea, can we please have a Pinocchio emoticon anyway?
Is this the kind of thing you normally think about, or did you just accidentally doubled up on the Ritalin this morning?
Ridiculous
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19 Dec 2013 07:42 #8
by LOL
If you want to be, press one. If you want not to be, press 2
Republicans are red, democrats are blue, neither of them, gives a flip about you.
Replied by LOL on topic A Request and an Idea
Or an alias decoder automatically detecting posters hiding under another nic? 
If you want to be, press one. If you want not to be, press 2
Republicans are red, democrats are blue, neither of them, gives a flip about you.
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