Council Member
Posts: 1,467 
Location: Great Satan
Location: Great Satan
June 17th, 2008, 01:51 PM
The quality of posts here at CC has declined in my humble opinion. Just wondering why?
Most of the good posts are necroed from months and even years ago.
Most of the board seems to be taken up by one members apparent quest to win the CC Toaster Oven prize for most posts in a day.. (hint, you can give yourself a custom title, no need to wait for the server to update yours...)
Anyways, just my two cents.
And here's a preemptive " No, You!" for those that are already typing, "you dont like it go somewhere else..."
The quality of posts here at CC has declined in my humble opinion. Just wondering why?
Most of the good posts are necroed from months and even years ago.
Most of the board seems to be taken up by one members apparent quest to win the CC Toaster Oven prize for most posts in a day.. (hint, you can give yourself a custom title, no need to wait for the server to update yours...)
Anyways, just my two cents.
And here's a preemptive " No, You!" for those that are already typing, "you dont like it go somewhere else..."
Council Member
Posts: 1,467
Location: Great Satan
Location: Great Satan
June 17th, 2008, 01:55 PM
Oh I'm no epic poster either, to be sure. Forgot about the summer, and outside thing though...its probably that.
Quoting karrie
That tends to happen come summer months when people move outdoors.
I don't disagree thomaska. But, I certainly am not about to complain since I haven't been starting many threads.
I don't disagree thomaska. But, I certainly am not about to complain since I haven't been starting many threads.
Oh I'm no epic poster either, to be sure. Forgot about the summer, and outside thing though...its probably that.
Grossly Underrated
Posts: 6,160
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
June 17th, 2008, 02:01 PM
Good threads seem to die on the vine when someone disagrees then either manipulates that which is said to serve a smoke screen agenda or goes into a belittling fit on all who don't share the opinion. Disagreement and swapping ideas are part of debate.
Good threads seem to die on the vine when someone disagrees then either manipulates that which is said to serve a smoke screen agenda or goes into a belittling fit on all who don't share the opinion. Disagreement and swapping ideas are part of debate.
Grossly Underrated
Posts: 6,160
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
June 17th, 2008, 02:44 PM
Quoting eh1eh
True ... and they're the ones who should deal with the world face-to-face so they can appreciate internet anonymity
Yes well some people don't have as fine a filter on the old gray matter as others.
June 17th, 2008, 03:28 PM
Also remember that a lot of the older posts receive a lot of traffic from the search engines. Since they've been there for so long, they accumulate a kind of authority with some search engines and rank higher.
For an example, this thread gets hundreds of hits a day because it ranks number 1 in Yahoo!'s image search feature and its from 3 years ago (I believe it's the #1 one viewed thread on the forums, but with very little replies) !! That was just an example, but many older threads get a lot of hits because of this.
Also because its the summertime, there aren't as many people active in posting new topics so the revived threads receive more attention.
(edit) Another note: It seems certain groups on CC come and go and with it come a varied choice of themes and topics of discussion; some groups prefer politics threads and some others seem to like chit chat, it comes and goes in waves.
Also remember that a lot of the older posts receive a lot of traffic from the search engines. Since they've been there for so long, they accumulate a kind of authority with some search engines and rank higher.
For an example, this thread gets hundreds of hits a day because it ranks number 1 in Yahoo!'s image search feature and its from 3 years ago (I believe it's the #1 one viewed thread on the forums, but with very little replies) !! That was just an example, but many older threads get a lot of hits because of this.
Also because its the summertime, there aren't as many people active in posting new topics so the revived threads receive more attention.
(edit) Another note: It seems certain groups on CC come and go and with it come a varied choice of themes and topics of discussion; some groups prefer politics threads and some others seem to like chit chat, it comes and goes in waves.
Electoral Member
Posts: 522
June 17th, 2008, 03:49 PM
Bush threatens Iran with military action
By Colin Brown, Deputy Political Editor
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
George Bush has warned Iran that military action is still "on the table" if it fails to respond to tightening diplomatic pressure to abandon its nuclear weapons programme.
The EU is planning to announce the freezing of all overseas assets of the main bank in Iran. Sanctions are also to be tightened on gas and oil exports by Iran.
But the US President's remarks on the last leg of his "farewell tour" of Europe raised fears at Westminster that Mr Bush is determined to take action against Iran before he leaves office in January if the sanctions fail to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions.
Standing alongside the President after more than an hour of talks in Downing Street, Gordon Brown surprised EU council officials by announcing that the EU intends to intensify its sanctions on Iran, including freezing the billions of euros in overseas assets of the Melli Bank of Iran.
But Mr Bush left no doubt that the US is holding military action in reserve. Thanking Mr Brown for keeping together the European alliance "so that we can solve this problem diplomatically", Mr Bush said: "That is my first choice. The Iranians must understand that all options are on the table, however."
The EU foreign policy chief Xavier Solana delivered a more generous offer to the Iranian regime at the weekend and is now awaiting its reply. It includes help in developing civil nuclear power and extending economic assistance if Iran stops enriching uranium to produce weapons-grade plutonium. Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, promised to "carefully study the package".
EU council officials said tougher sanctions were not on the agenda when Mr Solana briefed his officials but Downing Street insisted sanctions were being prepared. It is likely they will be implemented next week.
Mr Brown said: "Our message to the Iranian people is you do not have to choose the path of confrontation. The latest round of talks with the Iranians took place over the weekend. We put our enhanced offer on the table including political and economic partnership including nuclear technology for civilian use.
"We await the Iranian response and will do everything to maintain the dialogue but we are also clear that if Iran continues to ignore UN resolutions and our offer of partnership, we have no choice but to intensify sanctions."
A spokesman for the Stop the War Coalition, which protested against Mr Bush's arrival at Downing Street on Sunday, said: "Bush has been travelling round Europe trying to secure support for sanctions and a possible future attack on Iran."
Mr Brown also announced that Britain is sending more troops to Afghanistan as the bodies of five soldiers killed in action last week were brought home. About 400 support staff are being withdrawn, but 630 more troops are being flown out.
Mr Brown is due to announce troop withdrawals from Basra before the summer recess of Parliament at the end of next month.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...on-848488.html
Quoting I think not
Heh, define quality.
Bush threatens Iran with military action
By Colin Brown, Deputy Political Editor
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
George Bush has warned Iran that military action is still "on the table" if it fails to respond to tightening diplomatic pressure to abandon its nuclear weapons programme.
The EU is planning to announce the freezing of all overseas assets of the main bank in Iran. Sanctions are also to be tightened on gas and oil exports by Iran.
But the US President's remarks on the last leg of his "farewell tour" of Europe raised fears at Westminster that Mr Bush is determined to take action against Iran before he leaves office in January if the sanctions fail to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions.
Standing alongside the President after more than an hour of talks in Downing Street, Gordon Brown surprised EU council officials by announcing that the EU intends to intensify its sanctions on Iran, including freezing the billions of euros in overseas assets of the Melli Bank of Iran.
But Mr Bush left no doubt that the US is holding military action in reserve. Thanking Mr Brown for keeping together the European alliance "so that we can solve this problem diplomatically", Mr Bush said: "That is my first choice. The Iranians must understand that all options are on the table, however."
The EU foreign policy chief Xavier Solana delivered a more generous offer to the Iranian regime at the weekend and is now awaiting its reply. It includes help in developing civil nuclear power and extending economic assistance if Iran stops enriching uranium to produce weapons-grade plutonium. Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, promised to "carefully study the package".
EU council officials said tougher sanctions were not on the agenda when Mr Solana briefed his officials but Downing Street insisted sanctions were being prepared. It is likely they will be implemented next week.
Mr Brown said: "Our message to the Iranian people is you do not have to choose the path of confrontation. The latest round of talks with the Iranians took place over the weekend. We put our enhanced offer on the table including political and economic partnership including nuclear technology for civilian use.
"We await the Iranian response and will do everything to maintain the dialogue but we are also clear that if Iran continues to ignore UN resolutions and our offer of partnership, we have no choice but to intensify sanctions."
A spokesman for the Stop the War Coalition, which protested against Mr Bush's arrival at Downing Street on Sunday, said: "Bush has been travelling round Europe trying to secure support for sanctions and a possible future attack on Iran."
Mr Brown also announced that Britain is sending more troops to Afghanistan as the bodies of five soldiers killed in action last week were brought home. About 400 support staff are being withdrawn, but 630 more troops are being flown out.
Mr Brown is due to announce troop withdrawals from Basra before the summer recess of Parliament at the end of next month.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...on-848488.html
Mass'Debator
Posts: 4,205
Location: Atlantic Canada
Location: Atlantic Canada
June 17th, 2008, 03:58 PM
"No, You!"
What? Post more? Ok..... (See Sig)
Quoting thomaska
Hey, if you don't like my posting, then get to work and start posting more.
The quality of posts here at CC has declined in my humble opinion. Just wondering why?
Most of the good posts are necroed from months and even years ago.
Most of the board seems to be taken up by one members apparent quest to win the CC Toaster Oven prize for most posts in a day.. (hint, you can give yourself a custom title, no need to wait for the server to update yours...)
Anyways, just my two cents.
And here's a preemptive " No, You!" for those that are already typing, "you dont like it go somewhere else..."
Most of the good posts are necroed from months and even years ago.
Most of the board seems to be taken up by one members apparent quest to win the CC Toaster Oven prize for most posts in a day.. (hint, you can give yourself a custom title, no need to wait for the server to update yours...)
Anyways, just my two cents.
And here's a preemptive " No, You!" for those that are already typing, "you dont like it go somewhere else..."
"No, You!"
What? Post more? Ok..... (See Sig)
Hawkings former plumber
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Location: RR1 Distopia 666 Discordia Drive Apt 911
June 17th, 2008, 05:39 PM
Why do you think he was talking about you Prax?
Why do you think he was talking about you Prax?
June 17th, 2008, 05:43 PM
Quoting darkbeaver
Pure arrogance. Sorry Praxis, you're one of the better ones. LOL
Why do you think he was talking about you Prax?
Hawkings former plumber
Posts: 10,195
Videos: 3
Location: RR1 Distopia 666 Discordia Drive Apt 911
Videos: 3
Location: RR1 Distopia 666 Discordia Drive Apt 911
June 17th, 2008, 05:50 PM
You can't get better if you won't take your friggin pills eh1eh.
You can't get better if you won't take your friggin pills eh1eh.
June 17th, 2008, 05:50 PM
Yaaaa I know. Or too many.
Quoting darkbeaver
You can't get better if you won't take your friggin pills eh1eh.
Yaaaa I know. Or too many.
