Thunder Chunky
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Jan 8, 2018 0:06:35 GMT -5
This board is dead in general. It's sad, I remember when I started on here 7 years ago, I didn't post much, but there was tons of activity.
Talking about the board is too PC now, I remember like 5 years ago a transgender woman had a name like Jamie McSlutrabies or something like that and her posts were always going of the rails. No way her threads would go longer than 2 pages today.
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Post by JC Motors on Jan 8, 2018 11:00:12 GMT -5
social media and content aggregate sites like reddit have largely made message boards a dated concept. I have to admit that this site is kinda dying
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Post by JC Motors on Jan 8, 2018 11:00:57 GMT -5
This board is dead in general. It's sad, I remember when I started on here 7 years ago, I didn't post much, but there was tons of activity. Talking about the board is too PC now, I remember like 5 years ago a transgender woman had a name like Jamie McSlutrabies or something like that and her posts were always going of the rails. No way her threads would go longer than 2 pages today. I think it was Jamie Androdgony for a while
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Post by T R W on Jan 8, 2018 11:20:22 GMT -5
A lot of that is because of Ringside because these forums are a part of their brand now, so what happens here represents them. Prior to that this place was its own entity so dumb crap didn't really matter. Hasnt Wfigs always been part of RSC though? This site was a blast back in like 04-06 and as far as I know it was still owned/ran by RSC. Its the past few years which have been debbie downers. No it was owned by Jack. He had paid sponsors like All Cool Gifts and others that paid for advertising. But eventually Ringside bought the forums, and kept him on as admin to run them. I don't remember when it happened, but at first it wasn't as invasive as it became.
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Post by vampiroporvida on Jan 8, 2018 12:13:27 GMT -5
social media and content aggregate sites like reddit have largely made message boards a dated concept. Forums are still great places for topical discussion with like minded individuals that, for the older crowd like myself, are much bigger and more known/active than some random facebook page. There used to be a forum or 2 per general topic out there, keeping so many eyes glued to the same area to maximize information. Now with facebook, and reddit, I guess, it is all spread to thin. Maybe one day young people will see the value in this type of communication.
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Post by Tim of thee on Jan 8, 2018 12:22:34 GMT -5
social media and content aggregate sites like reddit have largely made message boards a dated concept. Forums are still great places for topical discussion with like minded individuals that, for the older crowd like myself, are much bigger and more known/active than some random facebook page. There used to be a forum or 2 per general topic out there, keeping so many eyes glued to the same area to maximize information. Now with facebook, and reddit, I guess, it is all spread to thin. Maybe one day young people will see the value in this type of communication. My father is on a few forums and they are quite active. In some cases, overly active.
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Post by Jack Specific on Jan 8, 2018 22:16:18 GMT -5
The forum is as active as ever. And the "PC" or whatnot of the forum has not changed. I would not allow bullying, harassing, fighting and so forth now and I would not allow it then. I would not allow inappropriate posts then and will not now. Nothing has changed regarding our stance as to all of that. What has changed is now people are overly sensitive and more things get reported and brought to our attention. There are still so many reports that I have to ignore that border on the ridiculous though. So as you may believe that everything is so extreme with "PC" content, it actually is not as bad as you think. I am old school. If anyone hates all this "PC" overly sensitive nonsense it is me. However we need to be thoughtful of other people here to a point and especially in regards to parents of kids that are here. As I mentioned our stance on this is no different then it's ever been, just seems more so now with everyone being so sensitive in this day and age.
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Jan 8, 2018 23:42:58 GMT -5
The forum is as active as ever. And the "PC" or whatnot of the forum has not changed. I would not allow bullying, harassing, fighting and so forth now and I would not allow it then. I would not allow inappropriate posts then and will not now. Nothing has changed regarding our stance as to all of that. What has changed is now people are overly sensitive and more things get reported and brought to our attention. There are still so many reports that I have to ignore that border on the ridiculous though. So as you may believe that everything is so extreme with "PC" content, it actually is not as bad as you think. I am old school. If anyone hates all this "PC" overly sensitive nonsense it is me. However we need to be thoughtful of other people here to a point and especially in regards to parents of kids that are here. As I mentioned our stance on this is no different then it's ever been, just seems more so now with everyone being so sensitive in this day and age. I respect this post
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Post by Darkhawk on Jan 9, 2018 1:47:57 GMT -5
I miss the crazy/funny/interesting posts some members would make on the WF Lounge. We gotta bring those people back!
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Jan 11, 2018 6:54:00 GMT -5
I miss the crazy/funny/interesting posts some members would make on the WF Lounge. We gotta bring those people back! There were def some good ones back in the day.
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Post by Triple S: POOR on Jan 11, 2018 7:31:52 GMT -5
Oh yeah, nothing has changed on these forums. Which is why harmless sarcasm has become “trolling” and “bullying”, right?
I do agree that people have become overly sensitive and can’t take a joke. Especially sarcasm. They immediately run to report a post. Truly pathetic.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 8:54:37 GMT -5
I have to echo what Triple S: POOR said. I don't think anything has changed at least what I can see in the four years I've been here. Its just everyone is very sensitive and quick to accuse or believe. I've been reported and warned for some of the most asinine things, my favorite was I was warned 50% and told I was "trolling" because I asked a guy who said he was a manager of a Walgreens in a thread about Walgreens if they still had the exclusive Penn Jillette ice cream, I was dead serious, that stuff was delicious. And in turn, I report like crazy, but usually, for things that can be quick to dampen things that I've seen go out of control in the past, things that go against rules that have been announced, and admittedly sometimes even very petty things, but typically the first one just because I want to do what I can to help make this place a pretty harmonious one. I forget sometimes that while those who I usually communicate with are late 20s or early 30s, but a majority of those that I interact with on the boards are a lot younger, so there's a lot of animosities and uncontrolled testosterone floating around here, but I think a lot of it, I want to say like 99.999999% of it is people can't take sarcasm and are overly sensitive. The best things around here are the things that aren't public, but having the convos with your pals. If I didn't have my convos with Chicago , Nivro™ , TheLastDude , screech , FUSamBaker , The Mask of Truth , & @cosmo I'd be a sad panda. The best thing is to just enjoy yourself and not take things so seriously.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 9:27:08 GMT -5
I have been laid up with the flu...so when I read what @heroesandmartyrs said...well gosh darn it..you got me feeling a little bit better!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 9:39:11 GMT -5
I have been laid up with the flu...so when I read what @heroesandmartyrs said...well gosh darn it..you got me feeling a little bit better!
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FUSamBaker
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Post by FUSamBaker on Jan 11, 2018 10:45:40 GMT -5
I’ve been here for almost 13 years. It’s a lot more organized I can say. Back then, when I was a little kid haha, some of the posts scared me lol. However....and PLEASE read carefully...
I’m gay. All of you know that lol. I respect everyone’s opinions on it. I’ve made a lot of friends and gained a lot more respect around here. But I’ve noticed that a lot of lgbt themed threads get locked. The reason I’ve received is that there is too much “arguing.” We’ll let it be then! As long as there as no threats or cursing going around then let it be! I love hearing all of your opinions! If you are pro gay, anti gay, if you don’t know gay people, if you think it’s a “phase,” whatever!
I have an issue with lgbt themed threads being locked. PERIOD! I feel like it’s a way to just brush the issue under a bush.
I also have an issue with personal posts being bashed/locked. I’ve seen a few threads asking for advice n stuff, mind you they are even in the proper areas. But yet they are either mocked by members or locked because they are “irrelevant.” This is a chat forum! No post, placed in their proper area, is irrelevant.
I’ve held back on speaking out because I don’t want to be deleted. I’ve spent 13 years on here! 13 years dedicated to chatting with all of you.
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Post by Triple S: POOR on Jan 11, 2018 11:04:47 GMT -5
I’ve been here for almost 13 years. It’s a lot more organized I can say. Back then, when I was a little kid haha, some of the posts scared me lol. However....and PLEASE read carefully... I’m gay. All of you know that lol. I respect everyone’s opinions on it. I’ve made a lot of friends and gained a lot more respect around here. But I’ve noticed that a lot of lgbt themed threads get locked. The reason I’ve received is that there is too much “arguing.” We’ll let it be then! As long as there as no threats or cursing going around then let it be! I love hearing all of your opinions! If you are pro gay, anti gay, if you don’t know gay people, if you think it’s a “phase,” whatever! I have an issue with lgbt themed threads being locked. PERIOD! I feel like it’s a way to just brush the issue under a bush. I also have an issue with personal posts being bashed/locked. I’ve seen a few threads asking for advice n stuff, mind you they are even in the proper areas. But yet they are either mocked by members or locked because they are “irrelevant.” This is a chat forum! No post, placed in their proper area, is irrelevant. I’ve held back on speaking out because I don’t want to be deleted. I’ve spent 13 years on here! 13 years dedicated to chatting with all of you. All of this is summed up easily... Those threads are locked/deleted because they are a bit too controversial for a wrestling figure forum, owned by an online wrestling figure company. Discussions about religion, politics (to an extent) and sexual interests almost never end well. So the moderators/admins nip it in the butt quickly.
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FUSamBaker
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Post by FUSamBaker on Jan 11, 2018 11:19:25 GMT -5
That’s the problem with today’s people. Everyone is afraid of being “controversial” or “offending.” It’s like everyone after 2013 became sensitive kids. Back when I was in high school, you but back. Kids and adults nowadays are so easy to be butt hurt or to protest.
As a gay biracial kid, I had to survive on having thick skin. Some of us need to toughen the f up in 2018. No room for being offended or sensitive.
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Post by The Mask of Truth on Jan 11, 2018 18:23:16 GMT -5
I have to echo what Triple S: POOR said. I don't think anything has changed at least what I can see in the four years I've been here. Its just everyone is very sensitive and quick to accuse or believe. I've been reported and warned for some of the most asinine things, my favorite was I was warned 50% and told I was "trolling" because I asked a guy who said he was a manager of a Walgreens in a thread about Walgreens if they still had the exclusive Penn Jillette ice cream, I was dead serious, that stuff was delicious. And in turn, I report like crazy, but usually, for things that can be quick to dampen things that I've seen go out of control in the past, things that go against rules that have been announced, and admittedly sometimes even very petty things, but typically the first one just because I want to do what I can to help make this place a pretty harmonious one. I forget sometimes that while those who I usually communicate with are late 20s or early 30s, but a majority of those that I interact with on the boards are a lot younger, so there's a lot of animosities and uncontrolled testosterone floating around here, but I think a lot of it, I want to say like 99.999999% of it is people can't take sarcasm and are overly sensitive. The best things around here are the things that aren't public, but having the convos with your pals. If I didn't have my convos with Chicago , Nivro™ , TheLastDude , screech , FUSamBaker , The Mask of Truth , & @cosmo I'd be a sad panda. The best thing is to just enjoy yourself and not take things so seriously. Damn bud, you made me whip out the ol' Bundy stamp of approval.
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Post by TheLastDude on Jan 12, 2018 3:41:05 GMT -5
I have to echo what Triple S: POOR said. I don't think anything has changed at least what I can see in the four years I've been here. Its just everyone is very sensitive and quick to accuse or believe. I've been reported and warned for some of the most asinine things, my favorite was I was warned 50% and told I was "trolling" because I asked a guy who said he was a manager of a Walgreens in a thread about Walgreens if they still had the exclusive Penn Jillette ice cream, I was dead serious, that stuff was delicious. And in turn, I report like crazy, but usually, for things that can be quick to dampen things that I've seen go out of control in the past, things that go against rules that have been announced, and admittedly sometimes even very petty things, but typically the first one just because I want to do what I can to help make this place a pretty harmonious one. I forget sometimes that while those who I usually communicate with are late 20s or early 30s, but a majority of those that I interact with on the boards are a lot younger, so there's a lot of animosities and uncontrolled testosterone floating around here, but I think a lot of it, I want to say like 99.999999% of it is people can't take sarcasm and are overly sensitive. The best things around here are the things that aren't public, but having the convos with your pals. If I didn't have my convos with Chicago , Nivro™ , TheLastDude , screech , FUSamBaker , The Mask of Truth , & @cosmo I'd be a sad panda. The best thing is to just enjoy yourself and not take things so seriously.
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FUSamBaker
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Biggest crush on Sami Zayn.
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Post by FUSamBaker on Jan 12, 2018 9:24:13 GMT -5
Haha omg who deleted them?!?! I love the lighthearted heckling 😊 Damn I know I where that sexy beast can stick that thumb 😉
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