Why is there a Polotics Topic on NG

[RobG096]

I dont know what else to say. This is a movie/game site. I mean i think its a site for people to show off their work. But I dont understand why this is here. Any1 have any clue?

[bumcheekcity]

At 6/9/03 12:37 PM, RobG096 wrote: I dont know what else to say. This is a movie/game site. I mean i think its a site for people to show off their work. But I dont understand why this is here. Any1 have any clue?

So we can discuss political issues. Feel free to join us. We only ask that you don't flame or spam this. Go to General if you want to do that. We'd appreciate new posters.

[wdfcverfgtghm]

bcuz ppl like 2 talk about polotics on the bbs

[A-Carrot-By-Dr-Riot]

It's because people who visit this site sometimes are of the more cerebral of the population. The idiots usually can't figure out how to get to the forums, and if they do, only harass me on one of my provoking topics.

Furthermore people smart enough to figure out flash (beyond stick skateboarding) are usually idealistic and stuff and like to express their views on the world.

There's probably a better answer though, I'm sure a veteran here would know.

Dr. A

[wdfcverfgtghm]

At 6/9/03 02:21 PM, Dr_Arbitrary wrote: It's because people who visit this site sometimes are of the more cerebral of the population. The idiots usually can't figure out how to get to the forums, and if they do, only harass me on one of my provoking topics.

Furthermore people smart enough to figure out flash (beyond stick skateboarding) are usually idealistic and stuff and like to express their views on the world.

There's probably a better answer though, I'm sure a veteran here would know.

Dr. A

Yeah, It's to use lots of words that sound impressive, (Usually more impressive when they're not all jumbled up awkwardly) so we can pat ourselfs on our backs and say, "Look I made a smarty, I'm very well adjusted.".

[crimethinc]

It gives all the 13 y/o "anarchists" somewhere to rant.

[wdfcverfgtghm]

At 6/9/03 02:37 PM, pogopennywise wrote: It gives all the 13 y/o "anarchists" somewhere to rant.

You mean the General forum?

[lapslf]

At 6/9/03 12:37 PM, RobG096 wrote: I dont know what else to say. This is a movie/game site. I mean i think its a site for people to show off their work. But I dont understand why this is here. Any1 have any clue?

Because I can't provoke people with my vegetarinism on the programming forum.

You shouldn't try to understand. if you can't even spell politics correctly you'd better stay away from a politics forum.

[Freakapotimus]

Actually the politics section was started around the 2000 elections, because the General forum was completely bombarded with topics about the president, the candidates, who was voting what, etc. It suck around because it's good to have a place to discuss such things. Although there are still craploads of "OGM BUSH" topics floating around.

[bumcheekcity]

At 6/9/03 03:41 PM, Freakapotimus wrote: Actually the politics section was started around the 2000 elections, because the General forum was completely bombarded with topics about the president, the candidates, who was voting what, etc. It suck around because it's good to have a place to discuss such things. Although there are still craploads of "OGM BUSH" topics floating around.

Oh God My? Why do people do that? OMG is fine, at least it's in the right order.

We still have too many Bush Topics.

[Ted-Easton]

Because it's Inter-Speak, bcc!

Example- OGM TEH R0XX0RZ R IN MEH B0XXORZ.

At 6/9/03 03:37 PM, Veggiemeal wrote:

At 6/9/03 12:37 PM, RobG096 wrote: I dont know what else to say. This is a movie/game site. I mean i think its a site for people to show off their work. But I dont understand why this is here. Any1 have any clue?

Because I can't provoke people with my vegetarinism on the programming forum.

Death Party Star thinks that Vegetarianism and Veganism are hillarious would-be social constructs that serve no purpose.

No entry found for polotics.
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politics

http://dictionary.reference.com/

[TheShrike]

I could have sworn everyone was going to say
"There is no polotics forum"

Too bad everyone doesn't have my sense of humor. meh.

[wdfcverfgtghm]

At 6/9/03 06:25 PM, TheShrike wrote: Too bad everyone doesn't have my sense of humor.

The opposites true in this case.

[Ted-Easton]

Really, a sort of stupid topic if you ask me.
Does politics have less to do with Flash than the "hoe do u mak out?" thread I just deleted?

[karasz]

although truth be told, the politics forum would be more appropriately (totally misspelled that) titled... "Current Events/News" because honestly i really dont remember the last true political discussion this forum had...

[Ted-Easton]

Of course we discuss politics!
Look at the "Blam Bush" thread.

And politics is just an important sounding word to keey away n00bs. Much like a bug-zapper.

[Jiperly]

it so that people won't go "i hate teh bush!" or "abortion is wrong" on the regular fourm.....

[ZenGaijin]

Because people want inteleegent discussions without the random idiocy of the general forum and thus the politics forum was formed.

[misterx2000]

At 6/10/03 09:12 AM, DarkBlueFlame wrote: Because people want inteleegent discussions without the random idiocy of the general forum and thus the politics forum was formed.

Amen. There are some gems among the NG users nevertheless...

[Akula]

Cause people wanna talk about smart things and not only about wich sort music rocks or punks rock and stuff like that!!!! smart people wanna talk about smart things!!!!

like another ng user has in his bbs signature:

wise man talk cause they have something to say idiots talk cause they have to say something:- Plato

[Ted-Easton]

At 6/10/03 09:12 AM, DarkBlueFlame wrote: Because people want inteleegent discussions without the random idiocy of the general forum and thus the politics forum was formed.

Though some users do enjoy the occasional inteleegent discussions.

And some just use the letter E too damn much.

[wdfcverfgtghm]

At 6/10/03 03:24 PM, Ted_Easton wrote:
Though some users do enjoy the occasional inteleegent discussions.

And some just use the letter E too damn much.

Yeah, he he he he, very funny. It's not like he did that on purpose. That was some scathing satire.

[bumcheekcity]

I hope you're not cussing the letter E...

[misterx2000]

It provides an outlet for our inner cravings, and also improves our IQ and general knowledge! And debating skills and mastery of English!

See, it's all good.

[wdfcverfgtghm]

At 6/11/03 09:44 AM, misterx2000 wrote: and also improves our IQ

IQ's can't increase.

[Nirvana13666]

At 6/9/03 12:37 PM, RobG096 wrote: I dont know what else to say. This is a movie/game site. I mean i think its a site for people to show off their work. But I dont understand why this is here. Any1 have any clue?

I used NG for a long time and never even bothered to look into the forums. Now I realize it is like a community here. If you come here often you'll notice regulars, I come here to share my thoughts. I have met some great people here. It’s like when I come here I know everyone is ready to talk politics and it is cool because I get informed and find different ways to view certain topics.

[FUNKbrs]

Why do we have a polotics forum? I didnt know we had one of those. Is it like the politics forum? (Shrike always steals my ideas through telepathy)

But seriously, I believe this forum exists to expose the typical NGer to ideas and concepts they normally wouldnt be exposed too, in order that said NGers could reach a higher intellectual level. Or was it just to give people a place to say "LOL! Bu$]-[ i5 r374rd3d!"? I keep forgetting these days.......

[bumcheekcity]

At 6/11/03 09:58 AM, AnRkeyPenguin wrote:

At 6/11/03 09:44 AM, misterx2000 wrote: and also improves our IQ

IQ's can't increase.

IQ's can increase. Your brain behaves like a muscle, and if you use it a lot, you will become brighter. If you dont do any thinking, you get like Dubya.