What Are Your LIKES And DISLIKES About CBR?

[Gail Simone]

Let me qualify this one thing first, please.

If you have a problem with another forum or poster or mod, I am asking you to be cool about it, here. I do not want people to be unfairly called out, PERIOD.

If you have another forum, call it FORUM ZED. If you had a problem with a mod, please use MODERATOR ZED.

Seriously. I'm asking this for a couple reasons;

1) To be happy about the good stuff at CBR, and
2) To mention things that might be improved.

Everyone knows Jonah is my friend and I love CBR and if you have complaints, please make sure that they're constructive, if at all possible.

If this turns into "Oh, this moderator told me to be quiet because this poster said batman was awesome and I told him to fuck off," then I will shut it down, okay?

[4PointOh]

I love the amount of freedom we have to express ourselves without it getting TOO out of control.

I love the level of intelligence present here. Posters like yourself, Red Jack, ShauN and Sabrinaset are CONSTANTLY blowing my mind with the depths of their relentless intellect.

And I like that we can use profanity.

: )

[Ben Morgan]

I don't like that guy Jack Zodiac, he's nothing but trouble!

[TCJohnson]

Likes:
-I really like the community at YABS with a couple of exceptions I have on ignore.
-I really like most of the mods, and the mods I don't like are bad enough to really complain about.


Dislikes
-How many times the boards crash on me just as I am posting something or causes me to have double or tripple posts.
-How Gail Simone asks questions but never answers her own questions. ;) :D But I like her anyway.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Like : How theres really no huge fights anymore. I think by this point a lot of posters know each other well enough to get along on each board.

DISLIKE : I can't do RAW/TNA Reviews on the TV/Film Board. I feel so sad....but I follow the rules. Even if I wish I could bust one loose now.

[beetlebum]

Likes: All of the great people here. I've found a home online. And I like the fact that in one thread, I can talk about theology, while in another, I can go on about how much I love Kristen Bell, and Italian music.

Dislikes: Personality conflicts. However; I realise that they are an inevitable part of posting on any message board.

And though I may have disagreements with other posters, I don't truly hate anything, or anyone at CBR.

Though the server errors do drive me round the bend.

[Mr.EZ]

More of the jerks should be banned. Why should the nice people have to constantly suffer fools?

[Ben Morgan]

Honestly though, there's nothing I don't like about CBR (aside from Monica going down every night). I've never been involved in an argument, so that changes my opinion a bit.

[TCJohnson]

I don't like Beetlebum....oh, I am sorry, Gail. BeetleZED!

[beetlebum]

I don't like Beetlebum....oh, I am sorry, Gail. BeetleZED!

*Gets the taser ready for TC*

http://rkdefense.com/prodimages/c2_electric_blue5.jpg

:evilsmile:

:tongue:

Also, I would like to add that certain things should be handled via pm. Examples: certain aspects of your personal life, queries regarding bannings and posters whereabouts, should all be handled via pm (in my opinion).

[Samurai]

Most annoying thing is the server problems, the board vanishing for minutes at a time (often in times with very little usage, such as late at night), "invisible posts", etc.

I like the chance to talk about a wide variety of topics, from disappointments of Final Crisis in one thread to "Is Obama the Anti-Christ?" in another. :)

[Red Jack]

No dislikes.

I like that, despite fairly serious political, religious and comics-realted differences, for the most part everyone manages to be civil and, on occasion, amusing.

There's a reason I don't spend even a second on the "Official" DC boards. God knows what Marvel must be like.

Maybe it's not CBR in general as I don't venture far outside of YABS very often, but, from what I've seen, this is the place.

[Major Comma]

server issues can be trying .
As for the people here ,
Its all good.

[NickThompson]

I like a lot of stuff here.



I dislike how negative people can be. I'm not sure why a lot of people even bother reading comics, they clearly don't like them :)

[Pink Bat Maxine]

I like the YABS community.

I hate the 'Dark Obsessions In Fanboyland', the 'with us or against us' arguments that manifest anywhere from a character's costume to a controversial creator to electoral politics. I hate the way, in those discussions, armchair commentators play 'hardball interview' tactics, as if the people in the thread were in any way policy makers. I hate the way some people aren't able to let a difference of opinion remain just that, and make a crusade over the smallest differences.

And I hate when I'm complicit in all the of above. :redface:

I like the people and the discussion, and the sense of humor. I like that people share their personal triumphs and tragedies.

I like it here.

[Sabrinaset]

I love the level of intelligence present here. Posters like yourself, Red Jack, ShauN and Sabrinaset are CONSTANTLY blowing my mind with the depths of their relentless intellect.

Whoa! Who IS this intelligent Sabrinaset! There must be some fake account using my name running around here! :eek:

Also, I would like to add that certain things should be handled via pm. Examples: certain aspects of your personal life, queries regarding bannings and posters whereabouts, should all be handled via pm (in my opinion).

How about your sigs? Can we talk about your sigs out loud, or do we haveta do those in PM's too? Maaan that would suck! Even MOD ZED lets us talk about them in public! And over at FORUM ZED, *everyone* gets to talk about that out loud!

[Ben Morgan]

I can't stand that MOD ZED over at FORUM ZED

[DungeonmasterJim]

I'm very satisfied with CBR except for one thing: when the server is s-l-o-o-w-w-w-w to respond.

DM Jim

[Corrina]

More of the jerks should be banned. Why should the nice people have to constantly suffer fools?

Well, there's the whole 'point and laugh at them' amusement of it all. :)

[Jack Zodiac]

I dislike nothing about CBR that one wouldn't just generally dislike about the Internet in general. The only hate-on I have for this place is our shitty fucking server goin' down like goddamn clockwork.

[section 8]

I have no complaints, i like it here, and aside from a few poster ZEDs who take a shot at me every chance they get, my paranoia is proving unjustified.

[escapegoat]

I uumpteenth the disdain of the flakey server.

[OzBat!]

I hate that most of the original crowd have all moved on. If we were still here in any kind of volume, we'd OWN you noobs!

[Alex L]

I dislike nothing about CBR that one wouldn't just generally dislike about the Internet in general. The only hate-on I have for this place is our shitty fucking server goin' down like goddamn clockwork.

Ha!

Another board I'm on (a 'rasslin one) goes down like clockwork any time more than like eighty people try to surf it at once.

So that would be every Monday night, and more Sundays than not.

[TCJohnson]

Do want to say that while it lasted, I liked Ozbat ad mod.

[OzBat!]

I modded those ads like no ad had been modded before!

[Michael P]

So, we're not supposed to use proper names here, then?

Certain posters need to be made aware that just because they cultivate personas as self-involved nitwits does not excuse them for acting as such when the grown-ups are trying to have a serious conversation.

A certain mod of a certain major superhero character's forum is a shameless whore for one of the worst publishing decisions and directions in my entire time of reading comics, and has single-handedly gelded all discussion that contradicts his opinion.

A different superhero-related forum just needs to be scoured clean and started over with a Genesis Device. One programmed to introduce intelligent life.

[Dazzler]

I hate the 'Dark Obsessions In Fanboyland',

That'll be five dollars royalties for that copyrighted material, please. :wink:

Well, honestly, the only thing I don't like about CBR is that when it comes to comics in general and creators more specifically, is that it demystifies the whole thing a little bit too much for me to completely enjoy it objectively. It's sometimes hard to avoid topics when they just pop up in the weirdest places and then you're left with this information now staring you in the face or the reality of this creator's personality left a little too bare.

I think I may have finally gotten used to the Dark Obsessions thing...I just expect my opinion about things to run contrary to the general popular view and then I'm pleasantly surprised when (if) it doesn't. That said, it still irritates me on the more general boards when nothing is discussed, it's just poo-poohed or exalted by consensus rather than looking at its merits. Band-wagoning, I guess.

--Dazz

[Tyr]

As some others have mentioned, and I'm to lazy to quote them all right now.

Server Problems...but those can't really be helped.

Also I'm not happy with the fact that polls are banned in the rumbles forum, sorry Gail I had to break the forum zed rule on this one. But I will be as constructive about this as possible.

And finally Maxie...or Bree...upstaging me all the time...infuriating...:mad:

[section 8]

Indeed the server doesn't serve, and the vacum blows

[The Beast Of Yucca Flats]

Dislikes: Server. And I think the 'search' function's busted now, too (has anyone else been having trouble with that recently?).

Likes: You got a while? If not, I'll just limit it to a better crowd (generally speaking) that's been attracted here than the other one I presently post at. Though I am also thankful for simple bells & whistles like avatars & sigs, etc.

[KevinTBrown]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many likes to list here.

And add me to the list of disliking the server problems and forum "hiccups" that have you posting the same thing 2 or 3 times.

[Pink Bat Maxine]

I hear they gave a forum to that writer who killed off the Fiddler. I'll have to avoid THAT place like the plague!!!!

[WhiteRose]

I...haven't got any troubles. Not even the server ones everyone else seems to have (but I suspect that's because different timezones make for different peak hours).

Hell, even the quality of the occasional troll is manageable.

[The Ray]

Dislike the Forum hiccups. Like Steve Grant and Rich Johnston and Gail Simone. I am ambivalent towards Jack Zodiac, but I wish him well.

[section 8]

I'm not really familier with Gail's Work Nor anyone else mentioned, (no offense Gail and Co) Aside from damn near Worshipping Ellis and Ennis, i don't follow the careers of writers much.

That said i like CBR i love YABS and it is really for the forum itself, Gail had no influence over my joining (again no offense) nor did an other writers here on CBR.

[cedardryad]

Likes- The FREEDOM!
I love being able to use profanity, even if I rarely use it. I just like the option being there.
Like Beetlebum said, I've found a home here. Everyone is lovely here and I would love to meet you all. I say there should be a YABS convention just for all of uss because we deserve one.

Dislikes- When the board takes forever to post my reply and then I posted the reply like 6 times.:mad:

[stamen]

I like most everything here... I only wish I could get my user name changed.

[TomStillwell]

Likes: I only use YABS here and I like the freedom to be myself

Dislikes: Since the new forum upgrades I'm unable to surf the boards at all on my mobile phone.

I'm not really fond of posters who bring nothing to the forums other than self-serving drek.

[section 8]

I'm not really fond of posters who bring nothing to the forums other than self-serving drek.
That's not fair! i also make a lot of Tarentino References.

[Flâneur]

I want you to do something about that darn Brian Cronin. He keeps ignoring my sexual advances!

It's time for some admin induced rohypnol.

[Merey]

All the annoying things about this forum are ones you'll find at most large message boards, so I don't really feel there's a need to mention the obvious things. But the one thing that does tend to grate a bit is the mostly unconscious sexist insults when posters (mostly guys, but ladies too from time to time) get into disagreements with each other. Is there really a need to malign women as a whole just so you can insult a poster by saying, in effect, that they are acting like a woman? I know this site is 90% males, but there's no reason show women less respect just because we don't have the equality of numbers here (and by here I mean CBR in general because YABS is a different story :smile: ).

[Cam63]

Likes: Too many to list. I've made friends here.

Dislikes: Server probs, mainly.

[bert]

LIKES:

the people (well, the majority of them) here at YABS, Movie/TV, Music, and the DC boards.
(that's not to say I *don't* like the people on the other boards not mentioned, but I choose not to go to those other boards for the most part)

the community feeling I get here at YABS

I've managed to make lifelong (and in real-life) friends from here on CBR (waves to Solaris clan, Don C, Jasper, Azangel, CharlesRB, and many, many more)

that there is always at least one post I can find somewhere on CBR that will improve my mood on an otherwise crappy day.

Jonah has managed to keep CBR a free online site. I wouldn't mind paying a monthly fee, but the fact it's free? makes it even better!


DISLIKEs
occasional server issues

I really, really wish we had the chatroom back :(

[Tyr]

I really, really wish we had the chatroom back :(

Hear hear, I would like to have a chatroom as well.

[Mr.EZ]

There's a forum on CBR that deperately needs a new mod that actually does their job, instead of allowing his favorites to get away with breaking rules.

[Sabrinaset]

All the annoying things about this forum are ones you'll find at most large message boards, so I don't really feel there's a need to mention the obvious things. But the one thing that does tend to grate a bit is the mostly unconscious sexist insults when posters (mostly guys, but ladies too from time to time) get into disagreements with each other. Is there really a need to malign women as a whole just so you can insult a poster by saying, in effect, that they are acting like a woman? I know this site is 90% males, but there's no reason show women less respect just because we don't have the equality of numbers here (and by here I mean CBR in general because YABS is a different story :smile: ).

I second this. It's really annoying when some male online at YABS or elsewhere on CBR considers it an insult by referring to the other male poster he's mad at with a feminine name, pronoun, or sobriquet. Gotta love the implied sexism that being called a woman is an insult to these males.

And heyas Merey! Where've you been?

[mgs]

Likes:
The wide variety of posters and subjects to talk about, comic book and otherwise. Also the allowance to express most varying opinions on those subjects.
Lookwise, the fact that CBR is not one mess of a board with words being the prime purpose of a post, not having everyone have their own dizzying array of pictures for each of their posts and such like so many cluttered boards out there. CBR basically has the best layout & use of Jelsoft's vBulletin that I've seen on the net. Also the new choice to have the color of your CBR be your choice. That joining CBR is free.

Dislikes:
Don't really agree on some of the choices for individual forums. Don't like that lots of CBR history has been eradicated over the years due to every few years the whole system gets a reboot, which, in turn seems to cause some posters to leave and not come back, and not giving CBR a real sense of history.
Don't like when some posters leave for good, sometimes kinda sad to see 'em go.

[La Fea]

I've never ventured into this forum, but I thought this was a cool topic. :)

Likes:
For the most part the posters are people who act human--not rule reciting robots or compulsive whining trolls or elitist nerds. There's passion! There's humor! Y'know...all the good stuff!

Awesome articles and news alerts, like X-Position!

Reasonably sized avatars (though I could go for 100x100!!!), reasonable rules and so forth.

Dislikes:
The rule reciting robots. The compulsive whining trolls. The snobs. Y'know...the dreadful stuff of life that you really shouldn't have to suffer online.

Also, the freezes. Its become more frequent lately and its a huge turn-off.

[Optic Rage!]

Likes

I like the community feeling of CBR, i have made soom good online friends over at the X-Forum. I like how the majorty of the people here are real people and are friendly. I also like the sense of freedom we have when it comes to the rules.

Dislikes.

The server issues.

I find a certain amount of members to be compulsive whiners, and post on these forums just to bitch and complain about the books, pointless if you ask me, dont they have anything better to do? I also find some of the longer running members to be elitist snobs, which is sad when you think about the fact its a fucking comic book forum. I also cant stand certain hypocritical posters who treat and talk to people like shit but when on the other end act like pussies and run of to report you like a fucking child.

I also wish that some of the more disliked members over at the X-Forum would take a hint and just fuck off.

[Dazzler]

I've never ventured into this forum, but I thought this was a cool topic. :)
Wow! Hi La Fea. I wouldn't have expected to see you over here. Welcome!

Reasonably sized avatars (though I could go for 100x100!!!), reasonable rules and so forth.


This I agree with. I would love just a wee bit bigger of an avvie...mostly so I can have panels as avatars with legible writing.

--Dazz

[hellokittykat]

I don't like it when my PMs don't reach their destinations. :mad:

[rebelchelle]

Likes: the community of YABS; the freedom of expression; the huge variety of topics

Dislikes: when the same topic is covered in two or more threads, but they just have a different spin on the title

[Ben Morgan]

I don't like it when my PMs don't reach their destinations. :mad:I know! One of mine ended up at Lester's house! :mad:

[hellokittykat]

I know! One of mine ended up at Lester's house! :mad:

Oh no! What happened?!

[Ben Morgan]

Oh no! What happened?!It was a picture of this guy I tried to send to Jack, and Lester ended up worshipping him.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn262/PolygonSquad/85905formattedimgrm0.gif

[Sabrinaset]

Thanks a lot, Ben! Lester and Jack are now flooding my PM box with this!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j145/menueco/Pirate/2c24a48c4fce1c39b52f9c02df5e7727-1.gif

[Ben Morgan]

Thanks a lot, Ben! Lester and Jack are now flooding my PM box with this!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j145/menueco/Pirate/2c24a48c4fce1c39b52f9c02df5e7727-1.gif
What the hell is that? Someone from Lester's family? :eek:

[Larry Dixon]

Hello, everyone.

There is so much I like about CBR, it would be quite a long list. But, on the practical side, I'd like to have a couple of changes in particular:

A REALLY EASY (and I mean, click this button one-step-easy) way to upload and embed pictures into messages, of up to 150k size. There have been several times I have wanted to share new sketches or cover art but my non-coder brain couldn't fathom the process of posting them, and I really dislike putting up URL links.

And, I'd love some more size in the old PM box. I fret over missing messages from people because I may travel & the box gets all filled up.

[titanfan]

Like: The people. The community is the best one in comics.

Dislike: It's slow. I suspect the message board software that is used for this isn't very efficient.

Also, I hate moderation sometimes. Sometimes, I just want to ruthlessly flame people like we can on unmoderated boards. And I want to use bad words from time to time. And sometimes I miss the anarchy of the DC boards. (Which I still visit to get out of my system from time to time)

[Tages]

I like the community.

I somewhat less than like that an obvious joke about flying ten thousand miles to knock food out of someone's hand/letting them starve is treated 100% literally as a threat of physical violence.

Or that people can be permabanned based on hearsay and conjecture vis a vis conduct on other forums.

But I still like the community.

[Tages]

Also, FORUM ZED was once a vibrant, alive community since reduced to godless hordes of illiterate fanboys via the permabanning of everyone even remotely interesting, thanks to a SUPERMOD ZED and MODERATOR ZED who decided that the best way to integrate FORUM ZED with the rest of CBR was by making it boring.

[Tyr]

I don't like it when my PMs don't reach their destinations. :mad:

I think there were a couple I sent to Gail that never made it, among them a thank you letter I wanted to pass along to Kurt Busiek. :frown:

[Agent Helix]

Likes : That sexy blue and orange combo, strawberries

Dislikes : Crybabies, tetanus

[d newton]

Dislikes - The community forum. Why is it used for trading only? :mad:

[Agent Helix]

Because you can't scroll down past two threads? I don't know.

[Infra-Man]

Thanks a lot, Ben! Lester and Jack are now flooding my PM box with this!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j145/menueco/Pirate/2c24a48c4fce1c39b52f9c02df5e7727-1.gif

To this day, anything involving The Exorcist still gives me the willies. I guess that's what lapsed Catholicism did for me. Eegah.


LIKES:
The people. In general, everyone here is top of the pops and there is a real sense of community.

DISLIKES:
Server problems.

The fact some discussions become more heated than they ought to be (which I've been guilty of a few times, but it's probably just the nature of the lack of face-to-face communication).

Not forum related, but it seems like the sidebars on the Home page aren't as eye-catching as the rest of the page (e.g., Blog, Columns, Reviews, etc).

[LawGiver]

I would say I dislike hyprocritical cry-babies like Mr. EZ. Posters like that really just need to leave CBR.

[Corrina]

Nevermind.

You're joking, right, lawgiver?

[Eliseu Gouveia]

Likes: The people, reading their opinions and the issues they post.

Dislikes: the abundance of conservative minds allergic to experimentation and change

[Flâneur]

Reasonably sized avatars (though I could go for 100x100!!!),
Ooooh, I like this suggestion. I totes have some awesome avatar ideas that I can't use here.

Also, I'd like to be able to put small banners in my sig. Some of them are so cool. :redface:

[Agent Helix]

I LOVE that there's no signature banners here.

[darknessatnoon]

I would say I dislike hyprocritical cry-babies like Mr. EZ. Posters like that really just need to leave CBR.

I like the sense of community. I even have run into people on here who I knew in real life and with whom I'd lost touch. And I don't mind people who throw hissy fits. It's funny!

[Shisho]

I uumpteenth the disdain of the flakey server.

Upteenth + 1 = me

But I really like how YABS inspires outside creative projects. Unscrewed is the biggest that I know of, but friendships and projects have been started here as well. That's pretty cool.

[Sabrinaset]

About the only real thing that I dislike about CBR are some of the self-important and overly pretentious posters who run about telling others how to post. And I'm not talking about dressing down a couple of trolls here and there, but whoever they disagree with, or usually, whoever isn't in their clique. I dunno why these self-appointed mods think anyone should listen to them. They make me smile though.

[La Fea]

Wow! Hi La Fea. I wouldn't have expected to see you over here. Welcome!

Hiiiiii!!!!

And thanks!

I really should broaden my horizons more often. It feels great to feel versatile! :)

This I agree with. I would love just a wee bit bigger of an avvie...mostly so I can have panels as avatars with legible writing.

--Dazz

Yeah, I don't know if its just my horrible photoshopping skills, but I can't really get words in either. I've noticed it work for some people, though.

Ooooh, I like this suggestion. I totes have some awesome avatar ideas that I can't use here.

Also, I'd like to be able to put small banners in my sig. Some of them are so cool. :redface:

Yeah! There was a poll on the Q&A forum and signatures were totally destroyed despite my best efforts.

I just want to have my cake and eat it and have bigger avatars, picture signatures, and less forum freezes. I feel like I'm special enough to deserve this! (JK!!!!)

[Mr.EZ]

Nevermind.

You're joking, right, lawgiver?

No, he's not. :facepalm:

He's got a hard-on for following my posts and making rude remarks about me. I report him, and nothing happens. So I'll report him again for this, and nothing will happen.

Hell, I'd venture to say that most of the posts on this thread from people usually found on the X-Boards is about me in some way. I'd report them, but nothing would be done.

[Corrina]

In that case, Law Giver, consider this an official YABS moderator warning, especially given that Gail started the thread by asking not to blast specific posters.

KNOCK IT OFF.

[Mr.EZ]

It doesn't matter Corrina. He probably won't post here again. He put in his one dig. Thanks for looking out though.

[Gail Simone]

I would say I dislike hyprocritical cry-babies like Mr. EZ. Posters like that really just need to leave CBR.

Well, thank you for that opinion, Mr. Complete Douche!

Sheesh.

[Lester C.]

Thanks a lot, Ben! Lester and Jack are now flooding my PM box with this!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j145/menueco/Pirate/2c24a48c4fce1c39b52f9c02df5e7727-1.gif

That looks like the bitch I took to the prom.:eek:

[MartinRedmond]

That looks like the bitch I took to the prom.:eek:

That's why they dim the lights.

I like everything. I kind of liked the smilies that got over ruled too.

[Tyr]

About the only real thing that I dislike about CBR are some of the self-important and overly pretentious posters who run about telling others how to post. And I'm not talking about dressing down a couple of trolls here and there, but whoever they disagree with, or usually, whoever isn't in their clique. I dunno why these self-appointed mods think anyone should listen to them. They make me smile though.

Excuse me, self appointed mod? Thats Secret Police to you Bree, and you will respect my authority!

[Dazzler]

That looks like the bitch I took to the prom.:eek:
You did NOT take me to the prom.

Stop spreading that rumor.

--Dazz

[Ben Morgan]

I thought Lester took his sister to the prom.

[Dazzler]

I also have to say that I like the previews and advanced solicitations. if it weren't for them, I would probably avoid the general boards completely.

I like getting to see people's art that aren't "professional big names". People like escapegoat and spaghettikiss (who actually IS professional) who I would never have been exposed to otherwise and who serve as personal influences.

I really dig getting recommendations for new and indie works from people.

--Dazz

[Cam63]

In that case, Law Giver, consider this an official YABS moderator warning, especially given that Gail started the thread by asking not to blast specific posters.

KNOCK IT OFF.

I could invite him to have a beer if you like.

[MPagar]

Probably not worth pointing out for the umpteenth, but one complaint I have for CBR as a whole is how the site slows to a crawl sometimes. One moment you're trying to get a forum to load or make a post, then- BAM- you suddenly just posted the same thing half a dozen times.

[Cam63]

That'd be great if it was one fuckin' profound post.

[Alan Lynch]

Hell, I'd venture to say that most of the posts on this thread from people usually found on the X-Boards is about me in some way. I'd report them, but nothing would be done.
That sort of stuff bugs me about most messageboards. They all have their groups like that. Which is sort of a problem on places like CBR with their temporary bans; I never saw the point. Either someone is banned or they aren't - if a warning is needed then warn them. You see folks joking about it regularly (or I did when I read the other forums): "Oh, what did he do this time? He's so crazy!". Fuck 'em. We banned them at Comix-Fan and they just piss off elsewhere.

So some of the guys you're talking about might technically be our fault EZ. Sorry about that.

I do like the people in YABS. For the most part everyone can hold a conversation better than most people I've seen online. It makes this place a genuinely interesting place to look around, even if you're not posting regularly.

[Ben Morgan]

That'd be great if it was one fuckin' profound post.
It was about beer. Of course it was.

[Flâneur]

Hell, I'd venture to say that most of the posts on this thread from people usually found on the X-Boards is about me in some way. I'd report them, but nothing would be done.

Um.

I don't even know who you are? La Fea and I only mentioned avatars and the like ... well that's not true, I asked for sex from Cronin as well, and I don't remember darkness making the slightest reference to you. So it seems a bit unfair to single us out in that way, just because we post in the X-boards.

Regardless, I apologise if I've done something to offend you. Even if I'm not sure what that is.

EDIT: I'd also like to say that something I really like is how diverse it is here ... I've never been in such a 'gay space' before without it being a gay site, where I normally get lewd messages from naked 50 year old men, so that's something I really like here. I also like how it's multi-national - I'm exposed to so many more different types of people.

[Ben Morgan]

I don't like Flaneur being taller than me.

[Flâneur]

I don't like Flaneur being taller than me.
I'll try not to step on you, next time!

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/images/content/whats_on.jpg

[Mr.EZ]

That sort of stuff bugs me about most messageboards. They all have their groups like that. Which is sort of a problem on places like CBR with their temporary bans; I never saw the point. Either someone is banned or they aren't - if a warning is needed then warn them. You see folks joking about it regularly (or I did when I read the other forums): "Oh, what did he do this time? He's so crazy!". Fuck 'em. We banned them at Comix-Fan and they just piss off elsewhere.

So some of the guys you're talking about might technically be our fault EZ. Sorry about that..

Oh no, I've been an ass at times, I'll admit, so their admonishments have validity to a degree. I just hate to see cliques wreck the posting abilities of people not part of their group. I'd like to be able to post politely on forums that deal with the books I'm reading without being called a troll by 10 people that don't like me because I'm not of the hive. I'm not gay and obsessed with the culture, I don't have a favorite character of the moment that I make threads for, or refer to in every post, I don't like super-heroes killing and I look down on people that do. If that makes me wrong, I don't wanna be right.

[Mr.EZ]

Um.

I don't even know who you are? La Fea and I only mentioned avatars and the like ... well that's not true, I asked for sex from Cronin as well, and I don't remember darkness making the slightest reference to you. So it seems a bit unfair to single us out in that way, just because we post in the X-boards.

Regardless, I apologise if I've done something to offend you. Even if I'm not sure what that is.


I meant folks from the X Boards that spoke against certain posters. If you didn't do it, no worries.

[Flâneur]

Oh no, I've been an ass at times, I'll admit, so their admonishments have validity to a degree. I just hate to see cliques wreck the posting abilities of people not part of their group. I'd like to be able to post politely on forums that deal with the books I'm reading without being called a troll by 10 people that don't like me because I'm not of the hive. I'm not gay and obsessed with the culture, I don't have a favorite character of the moment that I make threads for, or refer to in every post, I don't like super-heroes killing and I look down on people that do. If that makes me wrong, I don't wanna be right.
While the X-forum is so rife with alternative sexuality that it may as well be a Jacqueline Carey novel, few of us are obsessed with the culture and it's often referenced in a way that makes light of it. No one, I'd hope, has been demanding you to glorify any single character either - I know I don't make threads about characters or mention them constantly and get along fine.

Regardless, if you have a problem, talk to Cronin when it arises rather than letting it stew.
I meant folks from the X Boards that spoke against certain posters. If you didn't do it, no worries.
Fair enough.

[Alan Lynch]

I don't like Flaneur being taller than me.
We should get you some platform shoes. Or heels. You would suit heels.

[LewisH]

We don't always get along or agree but we're almost always interesting.
As far as anything bad, this place is no worse and really a whole lot better than many other forums I visit. Most of the posters around here are willing to accept that we are all individuals with different tastes and beliefs (other than when we get in pissy moods, and that includes me.)

You ever have a problem with this forum, spend some time on the DCMB with its constant fights over GLs and Flashes, assorted trolls telling you you're an idiot cause you think character x is cool or plot-line y is fun.

of course the same thing is true of this forum as any other, if a particular poster, thread, or subject bothers you too much, you can just ignore it or them
cause there will be another one along any second now.

[Ben Morgan]

We should get you some platform shoes. Or heels. You would suit heels.I'd rather walk around in stilts. I like stilts. And unless you have 9 inch platform shoes, I still wouldn't be taller than him!

[Flâneur]

I'd rather walk around in stilts. I like stilts. And unless you have 9 inch platform shoes, I still wouldn't be taller than him!

How short are you?

Like little person short? Or average modern Anglo short(same thing, really)?

[Ben Morgan]

How short are you?

Like little person short? Or average modern Anglo short(same thing, really)?

I'm 5'10, but you're 6'7!

[La Fea]

Oh no, I've been an ass at times, I'll admit, so their admonishments have validity to a degree. I just hate to see cliques wreck the posting abilities of people not part of their group. I'd like to be able to post politely on forums that deal with the books I'm reading without being called a troll by 10 people that don't like me because I'm not of the hive. I'm not gay and obsessed with the culture, I don't have a favorite character of the moment that I make threads for, or refer to in every post, I don't like super-heroes killing and I look down on people that do. If that makes me wrong, I don't wanna be right.

You don't have to be any of those things, but it doesn't give you a right to lift your nose at the people who do and I think that's the source of a lot of the friction than anything else.

I mean...what I like about CBR is that so many posters inject their lives and their real life tics to their posts. There's so much humanity than just LET'S TALK ABOUT COMIC BOOKS, KAY? I greatly appreciate that and that's what keeps me coming back instead of just dropping in after every Wednesday comic pick-up.

[darknessatnoon]

Oh no, I've been an ass at times, I'll admit, so their admonishments have validity to a degree. I just hate to see cliques wreck the posting abilities of people not part of their group. I'd like to be able to post politely on forums that deal with the books I'm reading without being called a troll by 10 people that don't like me because I'm not of the hive. I'm not gay and obsessed with the culture, I don't have a favorite character of the moment that I make threads for, or refer to in every post, I don't like super-heroes killing and I look down on people that do. If that makes me wrong, I don't wanna be right.

la fea is right. Stop trying to run the joint. A lot of people don't like superheroes killing, yet the hysterical moral judgments you lay down on people who enjoy a comic that you don't are rather out of control.

Me, personally, I do not favor any particular character, but I enjoy seeing people identify with their own personal hero.

[Mr.EZ]

I've said my piece, and my opinion isn't shifting, so no point in continuing to post further on the subject.

[Tyr]

It may be just me, but it looks like this thread is heading in the exact direction that Gail didn't want it to go. As opposed to being derailed all together by talking about robocop, lol cats, beer, or how cool Lester is.

I know that Gail doesn't like to have to play mod if she doesn't need to, so lets not force her to do so now.

So rather then going down that road, lets all just sit back and talk about ways to improve CBR, kay? I mean I don't want to sick cute fuzy kittens on this thread but I will if I have to....

I for one like the idea of bringing back the chatroom, it would be nice to chat with some of you folks in real time. Though I can understand if that could play problems with the server, which already has enough problems as is. :frown:

[Ben Morgan]

Wait......Lester's cool?

[Tyr]

Wait......Lester's cool?

....That will be enough of that.

Come to think of it what are you doing out after curfew?

May I see your papers?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/22/Herr_Otto_Flick.jpg

[Ben Morgan]

I gave them to Cam. Yeah, that's it.

[Tyr]

I gave them to Cam. Yeah, that's it.

In that case I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to come with us, we are going for a little ride....

[shrike]

Ok, let's see..

Likes:

Lots of diverse folks, most come across like they have a decent education. I like that there is a lot covered from comics, movies, current events to BIG events in peoples lives.

Dislikes:

Ok, I may get horribly burned for this, but remember, this is my OPINION... and it was asked for since I contribute on the board. I really dislike the posters here that feel the need to discuss EVERY ******* PROBLEM they have in their life. I mean, I'm all for good (and important) news sharing, I am. I know this accounts for only like 3-5 people on this board, but those same 3-5 drive me insane.

It's like this: I work with people who have mental retardation 40 plus hours a week. I run 13 homes for individuals who, for the most part due to the way their brains are working, decide to express themselves in certain ways that are very not standard of the 'typical' person. I then come to YABS and see posts that, honesty, feel like they were written by some of my clients. Not a slam to my clients, they cannot control how they think, just saying.

My thing is this: We've ALL got problems. Every single one of us. I'm not sure if it's due to not having friends outside cyberspace, their own emotional or mental issues, or just what I like to call 'social retardation'... but in my opinion a handful of posters have some issues they bring here that make coming to YABS at times annoying and difficult. I know I'm not the only one who feels that way about it, either.

I'm sorry for pointing people out, and I'm sorry if some people might instantly think 'Oh that's the people shrike is talking about'... but it honestly is the single most hated thing for me on YABS.

Oh, and political discussions. Two things you should never discuss amongst others is politics and religion, because most of us have out heads so far up our asses what we are always having is a arguement, not a discussion. I _rarely_ have seen in my lifetime people actually taking the mental energy to understand where others are coming from.

I think that covers it.

Wait, strike that. The plethora of 'parody threads'. It's not funny for the most part. It's like when you teach a four year old a joke and then he repeats it the next few hours. Not charming, and you'd think most of the posters on here who do it are internally witty enough to be more creative.

[Your Imaginary Pal]

I'm just gonna go ahead and say it.
I Love lamp.

there.

[Agent Helix]

Dislikes:

Ok, I may get horribly burned for this, but remember, this is my OPINION... and it was asked for since I contribute on the board. I really dislike the posters here that feel the need to discuss EVERY ******* PROBLEM they have in their life. I mean, I'm all for good (and important) news sharing, I am. I know this accounts for only like 3-5 people on this board, but those same 3-5 drive me insane.

It's like this: I work with people who have mental retardation 40 plus hours a week. I run 13 homes for individuals who, for the most part due to the way their brains are working, decide to express themselves in certain ways that are very not standard of the 'typical' person. I then come to YABS and see posts that, honesty, feel like they were written by some of my clients. Not a slam to my clients, they cannot control how they think, just saying.

My thing is this: We've ALL got problems. Every single one of us. I'm not sure if it's due to not having friends outside cyberspace, their own emotional or mental issues, or just what I like to call 'social retardation'... but in my opinion a handful of posters have some issues they bring here that make coming to YABS at times annoying and difficult. I know I'm not the only one who feels that way about it, either.

I'm sorry for pointing people out, and I'm sorry if some people might instantly think 'Oh that's the people shrike is talking about'... but it honestly is the single most hated thing for me on YABS.

Oh, and political discussions. Two things you should never discuss amongst others is politics and religion, because most of us have out heads so far up our asses what we are always having is a arguement, not a discussion. I _rarely_ have seen in my lifetime people actually taking the mental energy to understand where others are coming from.

I think that covers it.

Wait, strike that. The plethora of 'parody threads'. It's not funny for the most part. It's like when you teach a four year old a joke and then he repeats it the next few hours. Not charming, and you'd think most of the posters on here who do it are internally witty enough to be more creative.

If you're a woman, marry me. If you're a man, gay marry me.

[beetlebum]

This is going to surprise you; but I agree with most of what you've said (with the exception of comparing posters to the mentally retarded, as I feel that was not necessary). But I do agree that it's best not to air your problems out on a message board, as an environment like this will not help you resolve the issues that you need to work on.

And yes, in some cases; threads like that do make posting here a bit more difficult.

[Flâneur]

I'm 5'10, but you're 6'7!
lulz, my mum is taller than you.

SHORTIE

So rather then going down that road, lets all just sit back and talk about ways to improve CBR, kay? I mean I don't want to sick cute fuzy kittens on this thread but I will if I have to....
Nabu commands you! Look at Phillip!
http://msp227.photobucket.com/albums/dd188/ed09dh/Kitten.jpg


I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. :redface:

Oh and what about the ability to delete our own posts?

[Spike-X]

I agree with most of what you've said (with the exception of comparing posters to the mentally retarded, as I feel that was not necessary).

Like she said, she wasn't trying to insult retarded people.

[juggling man]

The content is great but the presentation is lackluster. The navigation is ok but the design looks generic. CBR needs to be more of a brand.

[Larry Dixon]

I agree, it would be nice to have an easy to use chatroom that I could lurk in.

And a really easy way to post pictures of up to 150k size in a post, like with one button. That'd sure be nice. I'd share.

[Gail Simone]

Ok, let's see..

Likes:

Lots of diverse folks, most come across like they have a decent education. I like that there is a lot covered from comics, movies, current events to BIG events in peoples lives.

Dislikes:

Ok, I may get horribly burned for this, but remember, this is my OPINION... and it was asked for since I contribute on the board. I really dislike the posters here that feel the need to discuss EVERY ******* PROBLEM they have in their life. I mean, I'm all for good (and important) news sharing, I am. I know this accounts for only like 3-5 people on this board, but those same 3-5 drive me insane.

It's like this: I work with people who have mental retardation 40 plus hours a week. I run 13 homes for individuals who, for the most part due to the way their brains are working, decide to express themselves in certain ways that are very not standard of the 'typical' person. I then come to YABS and see posts that, honesty, feel like they were written by some of my clients. Not a slam to my clients, they cannot control how they think, just saying.

My thing is this: We've ALL got problems. Every single one of us. I'm not sure if it's due to not having friends outside cyberspace, their own emotional or mental issues, or just what I like to call 'social retardation'... but in my opinion a handful of posters have some issues they bring here that make coming to YABS at times annoying and difficult. I know I'm not the only one who feels that way about it, either.

I'm sorry for pointing people out, and I'm sorry if some people might instantly think 'Oh that's the people shrike is talking about'... but it honestly is the single most hated thing for me on YABS.

Oh, and political discussions. Two things you should never discuss amongst others is politics and religion, because most of us have out heads so far up our asses what we are always having is a arguement, not a discussion. I _rarely_ have seen in my lifetime people actually taking the mental energy to understand where others are coming from.

I think that covers it.

Wait, strike that. The plethora of 'parody threads'. It's not funny for the most part. It's like when you teach a four year old a joke and then he repeats it the next few hours. Not charming, and you'd think most of the posters on here who do it are internally witty enough to be more creative.



I don't like the parody threads, either.

[section 8]

I don't like the parody threads, either.

Blasphemy!!

When things get too serious or heated here, i think a parody thread can offer a much needed tention breaker.

They only become annoying when they pop up every five seconds