Question of etiquette

[Buckshot]

I'm not sure if this is the proper place for this question (so please move it if it isn't ;-) ):

What's the best way to join a discussion thread that has been around a long time? I think that if a thread only has a few replies, then one should read them all before posting their own in order to avoid redundancy. However, some threads are quite long (I believe "The Tie Army Wants YOU" has 285 pages of replies), and reading all of the replies would take away from my MOC time. Still, I would like to join in on some of those discussions.

It's sort of like when you're watching a movie and someone shows up when the movie's half-over and starts asking questions >:-( I don't want to be the guy who shows up half-way through and ruins the movie.

I hope that question makes sense....

The Eurobricks community is pretty understanding and has been very welcoming , so please don't take this question as a criticism!

[Corvus]

Well, the TIE army thread is a bit different. It's a story line, and the stories/missions do change often. There, you only need to read a few pages back until you find the start of the mission. *y*

I'm pretty sure you can be forgiven if the thread is over, say, six pages long, like the new set discussion threads, but at least make sure you read as much of it as you can. Before I became a member, I spent the entire day reading these threads, they were so entertaining. X-D

[Buckshot]

Well, the TIE army thread is a bit different. It's a story line, and the stories/missions do change often. There, you only need to read a few pages back until you find the start of the mission. *y*

I'm pretty sure you can be forgiven if the thread is over, say, six pages long, like the new set discussion threads, but at least make sure you read as much of it as you can. Before I became a member, I spent the entire day reading these threads, they were so entertaining. X-D

Ah, that helps. I read the first couple of pages of the TIE army thread, then the last couple of pages, and it didn't make sense (probably due to the 283 pages in between ;-) ).

Thanks for the advice. Now I can quote you if I get flamed >:-)

-Buckshot (trying to hide his newb status)

p.s. Judging by your signature info, I'm glad you didn't tell me "The answer to your question is 42."

Edited October 11, 2007 by Buckshot

[Hinckley]

Good question, Buckshot! :-) Sometimes I don't feel like reading a whole thread, especially when busy and want to add. It can be a little annoying on the other end when someone asks a question that has just been asked. The operative word there, though, is little. I don't think it's a big deal and for the most part I don't think other EB members mind that much. You may get some gentle ribbing, or a whack!! X-D but I usually do this when I'm posting in a long thread that I don't have time to read-I call it pre-placating:

Hey, I'm really sorry if this has already been asked, but...

And then if it has, I make fun of myself...That's all it really takes. Just remember, it's not that important and just have fun. The fact that you are conscious enough about it makes me think that it won't be too much of a problem with you.

If the thread is short, of course, read first, post second, I always say. Well, sometimes I do it the other way around, but you can always edit in an "oops! I didn't read the thread first, sorry!"

:-P

[Shadows]

Good question, Buckshot! :-) Sometimes I don't feel like reading a whole thread ... Hey, I'm really sorry if this has already been asked, but ... "oops! I didn't read the thread first, sorry!"

Geez, every point you just made had been said previously, can't you read the whole thread? :-| What a numbnutz! >:-( Some losers really need to just go away and leave the posting to professionals! *wacko*

Disclaimer: The previous paragraph is a bad example of how to reply in said situation, especially to one of those globally moderiffic types like Der. Hinckmeister. A good whacking, however, is perfectly acceptable ;-)

[Buckshot]

Good question, Buckshot! :-) Sometimes I don't feel like reading a whole thread, especially when busy and want to add. It can be a little annoying on the other end when someone asks a question that has just been asked. The operative word there, though, is little. I don't think it's a big deal and for the most part I don't think other EB members mind that much. You may get some gentle ribbing, or a whack!! X-D but I usually do this when I'm posting in a long thread that I don't have time to read-I call it pre-placating:

Hey, I'm really sorry if this has already been asked, but...

And then if it has, I make fun of myself...That's all it really takes. Just remember, it's not that important and just have fun. The fact that you are conscious enough about it makes me think that it won't be too much of a problem with you.

If the thread is short, of course, read first, post second, I always say. Well, sometimes I do it the other way around, but you can always edit in an "oops! I didn't read the thread first, sorry!"

:-P

"pre-placating"--that's what I was looking for! That sounds pretty official. There's been threads I've looked at with one or two questions being asked repeatedly, and I'm trying to minimize the number of whackings I receive. Having been unwhacked as of yet, I fear a whacking like a vampire fears sunlight. Especially a whacking of the magnitude that Hinckley can deliver.*

-Buckshot

*is it just me, or did that start to sound a little dirty?

[Hinckley]

*is it just me, or did that start to sound a little dirty?

I prefer it that way :-$

welcome to the club:

And don't be afraid, a whack means love! *wub*

Edited October 12, 2007 by Hinckley

[Mister Phes]

The way to join a discussion is to get really drunk and shout over everyone else and fall over and pass out...

:-X

[Hinckley]

The way to join a discussion is to get really drunk and shout over everyone else and fall over and pass out...

:-X

There we go!! See Buckshot? That's the true professional answer.

:-D :-D :-D ! *wub* you Phes!

Edited October 12, 2007 by Hinckley

[Mister Phes]

And to yell on a forum you TYPE IN CAPITALS LIKE THIS AND AFTER A WHILE IT GETS REALLY ANNOYING.

BUT IF THAT DOESN'T GET THE DESIRED RESULTS THEN YOU CAN START USING BOLD

BOLD IS SURE TO INCREASE THE NOTICABILITY OF YOUR POSTS, HOWEVER SHOULD THIS FAIL THEN YOU COULD CONSIDER A LOUD COLOR SUCH AS RED.

RED IS VERY ATTENTION GRABBING BUT OCCASSIONALLY YOU WILL ENCOUNTER SOMEONE WHO IS COLOUR BLIND SO THE SOLUTION TO THIS IS TO INCREASE THE FONT SIZE

OF COURSE THE DOWNSIDE TO USING THESE METHODS IS YOU'LL LIKELY BE BANNED SO I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANY USER AT ANY TIME

Thank you and good night

[Corvus]

Ohhhh my! What are we teaching the new members!?!

Notice: Do NOT do this at home! :-P

[Mister Phes]

Don't try it at work, school, library, Internet Cafe, swimming pool, Playboy Mansions or the now defunction Space Sation Mir either. It's a very bad thing to do on a forum.

[Starwars4J]

And to yell on a forum you TYPE IN CAPITALS LIKE THIS AND AFTER A WHILE IT GETS REALLY ANNOYING.

BUT IF THAT DOESN'T GET THE DESIRED RESULTS THEN YOU CAN START USING BOLD

BOLD IS SURE TO INCREASE THE NOTICABILITY OF YOUR POSTS, HOWEVER SHOULD THIS FAIL THEN YOU COULD CONSIDER A LOUD COLOR SUCH AS RED.

RED IS VERY ATTENTION GRABBING BUT OCCASSIONALLY YOU WILL ENCOUNTER SOMEONE WHO IS COLOUR BLIND SO THE SOLUTION TO THIS IS TO INCREASE THE FONT SIZE

OF COURSE THE DOWNSIDE TO USING THESE METHODS IS YOU'LL LIKELY BE BANNED SO I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANY USER AT ANY TIME

Thank you and good night

What a wonderful tutorial! Someone should frontpage this X-D

Don't try it at work, school, library, Internet Cafe, swimming pool, Playboy Mansions or the now defunction Space Sation Mir either. It's a very bad thing to do on a forum.

You know this from experience I take it?

[LuxorV]

Wow, this is the most attention grabbing tread about etiquette I've ever seen 8-

[Shadows]

Speaking of general forum etiquette, it's also important to remember that drama rules.

Yes, when in doubt, go for drama.

Someone says something you don't like? Threaten to leave! But don't do it right there, oh no, that's not going to be visible enough. Start a new thread!

I'VE HAD ENOUGH, I'M LEAVING, YOU ALL STINK >:-( >:-( >:-(

DON'T TRY TO STOP ME!

please please please beg me to stay!

And when they do beg you to stay, leave anyway. For 3 days. Then make a triumphant return thread:

I DIDN'T WANT TO COME BACK, BUT YOU ALL LOVE ME SO MUCH *wub* *wub* *wub*

I GUESS I'M HERE AGAIN.

Seriously kids, don't try this at home. I promise, if you do I'll heckle the hello kitty out of you coming and going.

[Mister Phes]

Don't try it at work, school, library, Internet Cafe, swimming pool, Playboy Mansions or the now defunction Space Sation Mir either. It's a very bad thing to do on a forum.

What a wonderful tutorial! Someone should frontpage this X-D

You know this from experience I take it?

Can't for the life of me think why you'd bold Playboy Mansions and not the now defunction Space Sation Mir.

[Stauder]

And don't be afraid, a whack means love! *wub*

Aww... Is that Why I never get wacked? X-D :-P

[Starwars4J]

What a wonderful tutorial! Someone should frontpage this X-D

You know this from experience I take it?

Can't for the life of me think why you'd bold Playboy Mansions and not the now defunction Space Sation Mir.

Typo :-|

[Hinckley]

Aww... Is that Why I never get wacked? X-D :-P

You got impaled! *sweet* That's even better...

[Buckshot]

And don't be afraid, a whack means love! *wub*

Hmmm....my parents told me the same thing when I was growing up.*

-Buckshot

*That was meant for humorous consumption. I am in no implying that my parents ever abused me, except for that one time when I got a Megabloks helicopter for my birthday.

The way to join a discussion is to get really drunk and shout over everyone else and fall over and pass out...

:-X

Now THAT'S advice I can follow! Ok, I'm going to combine what I learned from Mister Phes and imperialshadows:

Hey! Even though I'm new to posting here, you should listen to me because I know more than everyone here combined! My opinions are the only ones that TLG should listen to! So Lego, listen up! Bring back old grey! Drop the Star Wars liscense and bring back Blacktron! Make Pirates of the Caribbean sets! And we need bigger Lego ice cube trays!

If my demands aren't met, I'm going to sell all my Lego and buy Megabloks instead!*

-Buckshot >:-)

*That was totally a joke, but it hurt to even type that line :-X

p.s. I just wanted to add, in seriousness, that during my lurking time I became quite impressed with Mister Phes' dedication to the pirate forums. Mister Phes, my sword is yours.

[Hinckley]

Hmmm....my parents told me the same thing when I was growing up.*

-Buckshot

*That was meant for humorous consumption. I am in no implying that my parents ever abused me, except for that one time when I got a Megabloks helicopter for my birthday.

...

*That was totally a joke, but it hurt to even type that line :-X

p.s. I just wanted to add, in seriousness, that during my lurking time I became quite impressed with Mister Phes' dedication to the pirate forums. Mister Phes, my sword is yours.

8-| uh-oh folks! He reminds me of me when I first started posting. Buckshot, you wouldn't happen to think underwear is hilarious, would you? I did the same thing with explaining I was joking after each joke and I was also enamored of Phes. I learned eventually...about the jokes, that is. A simple ;-) or :-D or :-P or sometimes *wacko* or even :-$ and don't forget X-D or combinations 8-| :-D :-D :-D :-P See? Those all explain you mean a joke.

On a serious note, your parents bought you a megablocks helicopter? :'-( How many years of therapy did it take to recover? 8-|

[Brick Miner]

:-D this thread is awesome - BM

by the way, Phes... do you post often drunk ??? i've seen you mention it a few times. or when i read it should i automatically apply one of these ==> ;-)

[Hinckley]

:-D this thread is awesome - BM

by the way, Phes... do you post often drunk ??? i've seen you mention it a few times. or when i read it should i automatically apply one of these ==> ;-)

Could you apply one every time I say I use whiskey in my cereal? :-$ Thanks.

[El Bucanero]

Crazy thread... I love crazy threads!! *wub*

:-D this thread is awesome - BM

by the way, Phes... do you post often drunk ??? i've seen you mention it a few times. or when i read it should i automatically apply one of these ==> ;-)

Mmmmmmh aren't pirates always drunk?? X-D

[UniqueBuilder]

The way to join a discussion is to get really drunk and shout over everyone else and fall over and pass out...

:-X

Yarr, so that's how the Aussies does it! *pirate* X-D

Oh, and by the way:

;-)

Edited October 12, 2007 by UniqueBuilder