LoganSnake

I don't see the reason behind flipping out over popularity contests. If you're liked, you know it already. If not, you probably do as well. Might as well have a poll about it.

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Willravel

You want to have a poll to discover how well liked you are? I think that might be a popularity contest.

Daniel_

Thee are TFP's Oscars.

Now I'm just waiting for TFP's Razzies...

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LoganSnake

That's what I said in my post. I'm for it and I don't understand people who object to popularity contests. Thought it was clear enough.

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Plan9

So... uh... as far as I figure: a popularity contest is gratuitous masturbation whereas this kind of thing highlights the history of user action on the board.

Where's the confusion?

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World's King

Leave it to the TFPers to bitch when we try to give them something cool...

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ubertuber

I don't know if I think this would change the way people post, but I like the idea of recognizing people for outstanding contributions.

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Willravel

Whoa... you said bitch... you're such a rebel...

LoganSnake

Yeah, the word bitch coming from World's King is kind of unsettling. He's usually so proper...

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blahblah454

I think its clear enough. Complain about something that the administration is going out of there way to do for you and you don't get it. Simple enough if you ask me.

ring

Ditto infinity. ^^^

LoganSnake

I don't see anybody being against it, unless I'm missing something.

EDIT: Some are in fact against it. Oh well, you can always ignore them and proceed with the idea. Majority likes it. Majority wins.

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Willravel

Complain? It seems more like dissection. What mechanisms will be used as criteria? Who will be choosing them? Seeing as we do have a wonderfully eclectic group of moderators, will they each have their own criteria?

These don't seem like unreasonable questions to me.

*Nikki*

I was thinking the same thing.

Damned if you do, Damned if ....well just damned all the time.

Halx

At this point, I'm just going to say, "Take it and like it."

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LoganSnake

Why do you care? It's free. Take it.

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Giant Hamburger

Finally, my years of sage advice and helpful visual aids will be properly recognized.

Willravel

Why do I care? I don't really. I think it's a great idea. I was just pointing out that it's not like people are mad about it or anything, they're just thinking about it. I don't see any harm in that.

You need an award of some kind. Seriously.

The_Jazz

Nominations have already started. Someone in this thread has already been nominated for one of the awards. It's up to you all who else will be.

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Ustwo

You really need a 'Best Neocon Robot Devil' award.

Just saying.

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The_Jazz

So you and host could nominate each other every month? What would be the point?

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Plan9

Part of me wants negative, belittling awards.

"Biggest Dumbass"

"Worst Typo"

"Lamest Thread"

...

Ya know, just to balance it out.

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Ustwo

Jazz, I served with the neocon robot devil: I know the neocon robot devil; the neocon robot devil is a friend of mine. host is no neocon robot devil.

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Willravel

Now that would be fun. The_Jazz (super-grammarator) and roachboy (caps-lock? what's that?) could decide.

snowy

So do I. There are a number of posts that catch my eye on this board for embodying the spirit of TFP, and it's great to finally have an opportunity to see some of these things recognized.

Plus, it gives every one of us incentive to be not just a contributor--but a GREAT contributor.

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roachboy

i see the caps lock button on my keyboard.
it's right where it normally is.
just saying.

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Ustwo

If you would ever like instruction in its use, please feel free to PM me, I'm working on my mentor badge.

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blahblah454

I can already feel the love start to grow

Shauk

so methinks someone hung out on facebook a lil much and was like "dude we need superlatives for tfp" /snarky

heh, I'd vote giant hamburger for something. But none of those titles do him justice.

jorgelito

Done. Come to LA and I will buy both of you numerous beers (or libations of your choice within reason). You may even bring your friend Lucifer and Berganoff and I will be hospitable to them as well. There may even be cigars involved if appropriate.

As for my opinions, well, they are just that. No need to get all freaked out about it. Why on earth would we all want to have the same opinion anyways? That's why I feel the way I do.

JumpinJesus

YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL, THIS KIND OF SHIT WILL GET YOU NOMINATED FOR SOMETHING...

Oops, stupid caps lock.

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roachboy

tHEre's littLe IN thE wAy of compliCATion in uSing that fUNCtion.

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Willravel

...whoa...

shesus

Good going now roachboy is attempting to use the shift and caps lock buttons.
Meddlers you are...oh wait, was that for the mentor badge? He doesn't quite get it yet, keep working with him.

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Ustwo

Good start.

It will seem strange at first but you will get the hang of it.

Now try it only at the start of sentences, like

How now brown cow.
See spot run.
Taxes are theft.

We will get to proper names after you have mastered this lesson, but I'm proud of you!

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surferlove007

Perhaps if the Tilted Exhibition was included more people would post in there as well

Plan9

If Roachboy learns how to use his shift key, I'm going to have to learn how to do research before I post outlandish opinions.

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DaveOrion

Just send a pm with the details....I've been meaning to head out west anyway to see an old friend. And btw, I happen to agree with your opinions & think its great yours differ from the norm.

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Tophat665

Hal,
This sounds like a really good idea. I'd like to suggest that there by Tilted Askew award for the funniest/weirdest/most like GH poster of the month.

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ring

Hal Person, I feel like I've found family..
I am laughing so so so much in this thread alone.

only been here a couple of months but feel accepted
and comfortable..

And if we all brush our teeth every day we can choose the stickers
to put on the calender...also

I love this Idea.. eclectic indeed..
may we all enjoy the variety of spice at TFP.