Why Is the Big Orange Boot Locked?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the topic of a "big orange boot" and its associated meanings or implications, with participants engaging in a series of free associations and playful commentary. The scope appears to be informal and exploratory, lacking a structured inquiry or specific problem to solve.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention the "big orange boot" without providing context or explanation.
  • Others introduce playful terms like "liturgical boot" and "souped-up telephone," suggesting a trend of free association.
  • A participant notes that previous experiences indicate a dislike for free word associations, hinting at a potential critique of the discussion style.
  • One participant expresses confusion about the context of the discussion, asking what happened and where.
  • Another participant comments on the uniqueness of the thread, claiming no one has previously engaged in such a manner on the forum.
  • A later reply humorously mentions the inability to find a moderation tool for spam, indicating a playful frustration with the thread's direction.
  • One participant, Evo, suggests that the thread should be locked, implying a decision to end the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to have differing views on the appropriateness and value of the free association style, with some enjoying it and others expressing discontent. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the merits of this approach.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks a clear focus or defined topic, leading to a variety of unrelated comments and associations. There is no consensus on the significance of the "big orange boot" or the nature of the conversation.

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um, from previous experiences, Greg isn't too fond of free word associations...
 
Wow, what happened? And where?
 
No one in the history of PF has ever snatched posts 2-6 in his own thread except me just now.
have they?[/color]
 
  • #10
Bah, I can't find the "warn user for spaming" button... it has to be around here somewhere...


I'm sure there's a lovely adjective for someone racing to play free association with himself before anyone else can jump in...
 
  • #11
Evo said I should feel free to help out in here so... Locked.
 

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