Some of you should read this

[Elorrum]

What do you mean we Eric?

All regular posters are exactly alike Figjam- didn't you know? That's why new posters always refer to us in the collective possessive "the regulars" as opposed to "some regulars" or "the poster who just pissed me off by firing their snark cannon at me"

Now I need a drink...

Now, I want to make a real working a snark cannon.

[AntiM]

What do you mean we Eric?

All regular posters are exactly alike Figjam- didn't you know? That's why new posters always refer to us in the collective possessive "the regulars" as opposed to "some regulars" or "the poster who just pissed me off by firing their snark cannon at me"

Now I need a drink...

Now, I want to make a real working a snark cannon.

At least you don't want us to manifest it for you.

[FIGJAM]

Will de-louse your aura for a snark cannon!

[Eric]

Will massage your chakra's and dj in your camp (as long as you have a soundboard, speakers, a raised platform so I look like a god- a **GOD** I tell you- and, um, maybe some music for me to play) for a snark cannon. The cannon needs to be loaded because I'm not clever enough to come up with my own snark and the people on here are faster with their evil with than I.

[DustHand]

What do you mean we Eric?

All regular posters are exactly alike Figjam- didn't you know? That's why new posters always refer to us in the collective possessive "the regulars" as opposed to "some regulars" or "the poster who just pissed me off by firing their snark cannon at me"

Now I need a drink...

Now, I want to make a real working a snark cannon.

What do you suppose snark looks like when it hits you?

[capjbadger]

All regular posters are exactly alike Figjam- didn't you know? That's why new posters always refer to us in the collective possessive "the regulars" as opposed to "some regulars" or "the poster who just pissed me off by firing their snark cannon at me"

Now I need a drink...

Now, I want to make a real working a snark cannon.

What do you suppose snark looks like when it hits you?

Like a soiled diaper...

-Badger

[DustHand]

Hmmm. Remind me to avoid it then.

[junglesmacks]

That question reminds me of a thread in a glass blowing forum recently..

"What does molten glass taste like?"

[DustHand]

That question reminds me of a thread in a glass blowing forum recently..

"What does molten glass taste like?"

Answer: Blood and skin.

[Elderberry]

Now that was funny!

That question reminds me of a thread in a glass blowing forum recently..

"What does molten glass taste like?"

Answer: Blood and skin.

[Simon of the Playa]

i wish i could go back to 2009 to peruse all of ISO's clever an informed witticisms BUT I CANT, BECAUSE 2009 IS MISSING!


just sayin'...



anyway, what the fuck was this thread about?

[Foxfur]

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4505

I'm one of those people who is very hesitant to ask questions now, and I imagine I'm not the only one. I'm just the only one who posted it.

Splendid! I'm so pleased to hear that.

They were mulched long before your arrival.

[Sail Man]

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4505

I'm one of those people who is very hesitant to ask questions now, and I imagine I'm not the only one. I'm just the only one who posted it.

Splendid! I'm so pleased to hear that.

They were mulched long before your arrival

The Langoliers got em?

[Elderberry]

Oh my, snark. I think that's a first for you, no?

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4505

I'm one of those people who is very hesitant to ask questions now, and I imagine I'm not the only one. I'm just the only one who posted it.

Splendid! I'm so pleased to hear that.

They were mulched long before your arrival.

[Sic Pup]

I've been trying to figure out whether I'm one of the "some" or not.

Ultimately I decided I'd rather read the other drivel on eplaya.

[Elderberry]

I have an idea...GET A FUCKING SPINE!

Am I one of those people that should read this?

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4505

I'm one of those people who is very hesitant to ask questions now, and I imagine I'm not the only one. I'm just the only one who posted it.

[Foxfur]

Oh my, snark. I think that's a first for you, no?

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4505

I'm one of those people who is very hesitant to ask questions now, and I imagine I'm not the only one. I'm just the only one who posted it.

Splendid! I'm so pleased to hear that.

They were mulched long before your arrival.

I try, JK, I try...

[gyre]

I can't help feeling that no one actually read Technopatra's post.

Many people don't have ready access to the net and limited time to look for any information.

As for stupid questions, I go on many forums and I often ask the most basic questions when I can't locate the answer.
Some will ignore me, but someone always answers me.
Sometimes it's perfunctory, but often very politely.
Almost never any rudeness.

There are many forums and I may not have the time or the curiosity to find out everything about the Buffyworld, the best way to behead an infidel, the fastest way to crash a multi-national corporate server system, or even how to rebuild the transmission on my own truck.
Sometimes I just want to ask a question.

Even on turkish or french forums, my stupid questions are usually received with courtesy, and these are completely non-english, yet someone often tries to respond in anglais.

I think Technopatra's advice is excellent.

[Elderberry]

The first thing said in that post was READ THE SURVIVAL GUIDE.

If new people actually followed that advice, that would solve most of the problem. I love it when a newbie starts a post something like: "Hi everyone, I've been reading the first timer's guide and trying to search the forum but can't seem to find an answer to my question."

That sets a positive tone and preempts snark even if they are lying about it!

I still feel that it is up to the poster, old or new, to set the tone of their posts and that they are consequently responsible for the types of replies they elicit. Everybody today wants to absolve themselves of responsibility and play the poor victim. That's bull shit.

Rarely do I post something mean, rude or crude that it is not my intention to provoke. After I either get the reaction I am expecting, or maybe even better, get no reaction at all, I move on. Sometimes I apologize, sometimes no apology is necessary. It's just my way of testing the metal of new acquaintances. Based on how people respond, it gives me a good indication of their character. Like it or not, it hasn't seemed to fail me yet. I've made some wonderful friends here and eliminated the riffraff along the way too.

[AntiM]

*mettle*

Unless you're a beach bum checking their asses for lost coins and the odd Rolex.

[Elderberry]

I think you're allowed to do that now.

*mettle*

Unless you're a beach bum checking their asses for lost coins and the odd Rolex.

[FIGJAM]

What do you mean we Eric?

All regular posters are exactly alike Figjam- didn't you know? That's why new posters always refer to us in the collective possessive "the regulars" as opposed to "some regulars" or "the poster who just pissed me off by firing their snark cannon at me"

Now I need a drink...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqq3e03EBQ

[AntiM]

:) I think you're allowed to do that now.

*mettle*

Unless you're a beach bum checking their asses for lost coins and the odd Rolex.

I'm still waiting for that damn title to disavanish.

[Elderberry]

If it weren't for posts like these...

Ummmm....did you read the post immediately above yours???????

I also think this post might be relevant to you too! Some of you should read this
And this link, which is at the top of the page in the link in the post above with the mysterious title: Search Ride Share Listings

Is there an active link on any page to the rideshare site ? I cant find one and when I go direct I cant find my ad to remove it.

...this thread wouldn't be necessary: http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?p=692896#p692896 I mean really, I posted the link to the rides share IMMEDIATELY above his post!