The Weirdly Wonderful Seneca Wallace Small Talk Chit Chat Talkin' Topics Thread - Page 7169

BostonNut · 07-20-2021, 01:43 PM

So outside here it's all smokey and hazy. I googled to see if there was a fire nearby or something and turns out its from the Oregon fires!

That's just nuts!!

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermo...fires/37078393

BostonNut · 07-20-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

Yeah, I don't know, Soxy, that thread was humming along for days, then you post in it, and it's gone a few hours later. I've lost some of my best stuff here that way, people get frustrated over not being able to hang, and start smashing triangles. The mod(s) who shouldn't have even been bothered get the reports, understandably decide it ain't worth it, and zap the thread entirely. Not saying it's you, given how many other known TSers are runnin' around here, but it's not a good look, my friend.

Or just go to a political forum where you can go nuts rather than spew that crap here with the same five people over and over and over again?

JeremyNick · 07-20-2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

Yeah, I don't know, Soxy, that thread was humming along for days, then you post in it, and it's gone a few hours later. I've lost some of my best stuff here that way, people get frustrated over not being able to hang, and start smashing triangles. The mod(s) who shouldn't have even been bothered get the reports, understandably decide it ain't worth it, and zap the thread entirely. Not saying it's you, given how many other known TSers are runnin' around here, but it's not a good look, my friend.

Poor victim.

ssbledsoe · 07-20-2021, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

when you see there is a new dinucci card on comc

then you see the asking price

And people make fun of Bledsoe...

Boo · 07-20-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

So outside here it's all smokey and hazy. I googled to see if there was a fire nearby or something and turns out its from the Oregon fires!

That's just nuts!!

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermo...fires/37078393

Man landed on the moon too.

You live under a rock?

BostonNut · 07-20-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Man landed on the moon too.

You live under a rock?

WTF are you talking about? Today is the first day it's been like this. Obviously I know there are fires out west but this is the first time I can remember seeing smoke from them in VERMONT.

Soxfanguy · 07-20-2021, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spuds1961

It’s crazy it seems like any thread with the slightest bit of controversy goes off the rails rather quickly nowadays.

It’s entertaining, but I get why they wouldn’t want it

Soxfanguy · 07-20-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

It’s always been that way. People want to vent. This site wants to suppress it but they still get it out when they can. Their right to suppress it but just start a political section of the forum.

I agree with you, but the problem is a politics thread doesn’t help sell cards.

Soxfanguy · 07-20-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyNick

And it’s the same 4-5 posters who derail the threads and turn them into mud slinging contests.

I swear 5 people cause 90% of the problems in those threads

corndog · 07-20-2021, 04:24 PM

Two monarch chrysalis' and one fat caterpillar under the eave of the roof edge out back. Also two flying around our flower beds as well as a hummingbird.

Any monarchs make there way up north yet?

Saraste · 07-20-2021, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

I swear 5 people cause 90% of the problems in those threads

Then give those 5 timeouts until they get it. If they don't get it, give them the hammer. Easy peasy.

Saraste · 07-20-2021, 04:25 PM

Granted, I would not eat as much popcorn...

JosieD · 07-20-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

WTF are you talking about? Today is the first day it's been like this. Obviously I know there are fires out west but this is the first time I can remember seeing smoke from them in VERMONT.

It is really hazy here as well. My lungs actually feel off from being outside all day. We were told it's from fires in Canada.

Soxfanguy · 07-20-2021, 04:33 PM

I decided to look up the JMU mascot to see if it was inspired by Yale or not and found a video of the Duke getting into a fight with the CCU mascot

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LQY3xH6FNNY

Boo · 07-20-2021, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

WTF are you talking about? Today is the first day it's been like this. Obviously I know there are fires out west but this is the first time I can remember seeing smoke from them in VERMONT.

It’s been in the news/weather since the weekend NN. We’ve had it all week. Crawl out from under your rock.

Boo · 07-20-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JosieD

It is really hazy here as well. My lungs actually feel off from being outside all day. We were told it's from fires in Canada.

Smoke is coming from Canada but it is the fires out west creating it.

Cavaliercards · 07-20-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Saraste

Bad idea. It is not in their best interest to have one. Hand out suspensions to the most egregious and perpetual offenders. If they don't learn, keep popping them. If they still don't learn, then ban them. People will eventually get the message. In my mind, it is fine to talk about controversial topics. It is when the threads get off of the main topic, that the threads go off the rails. The Nationals thread should have been 2-3 pages, tops.

UVA website has a politics forum and it makes Blowout Politics look like a bed of roses.

Soxfanguy · 07-20-2021, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

UVA website has a politics forum and it makes Blowout Politics look like a bed of roses.

Wonder how it compares to the JMU politics forum

TheFrenzy · 07-20-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

It’s entertaining, but I get why they wouldn’t want it

- Blowout is an incredibly small pond in a big internet and so, regardless of your position, your thoughts will be heard and likely engaged with in any thread.

- Even the most unpopular opinions attract one or two like-minded Blowout users so you rarely feel alone even when you’re outgunned.

- Blowout is relatively anonymous but every user is still known by their personality. Your reputation might take a hit, but you won’t lose your job for what you say here.

- If you do say something truly stupid, inevitably someone else will say something even dumber and take the heat off you.

- The fact that the forum is moderated means that the truly mentally ill or malicious generally get weeded out.

It’s no wonder so many users find it tempting to talk politics here.

ssbledsoe · 07-20-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by corndog

Two monarch chrysalis' and one fat caterpillar under the eave of the roof edge out back. Also two flying around our flower beds as well as a hummingbird.

Any monarchs make there way up north yet?

We have some milkweed we've let grow. One of the clusters has 5 caterpillars on it. I've spotted some adult monarchs too. No chrysalis' yet, but looking forward to it.

fulltritty · 07-20-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

UVA website has a politics forum and it makes Blowout Politics look like a bed of roses.

Now you have me curious.

TheFrenzy · 07-20-2021, 08:33 PM

Is it just me or did several random posts suddenly disappear from the Brees PSA 10 pube thread?

glen87 · 07-20-2021, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

And people make fun of Bledsoe...

actually.....i believe they just make fun of the people who like dreadslow

glen87 · 07-20-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by corndog

Two monarch chrysalis' and one fat caterpillar under the eave of the roof edge out back. Also two flying around our flower beds as well as a hummingbird.

Any monarchs make there way up north yet?

i have no idea

glen87 · 07-20-2021, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

I decided to look up the JMU mascot to see if it was inspired by Yale or not and found a video of the Duke getting into a fight with the CCU mascot

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LQY3xH6FNNY

has NOTHING to do with yale

and that was a good fight by the way

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