Is GOOBF the key to a more peaceful and harmonious society?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of GOOBF (Get Out Of Banning Free) and its implications for fostering a more peaceful and harmonious forum environment. Participants engage in light-hearted banter while reflecting on the absence of conflict and the nature of their interactions, touching on themes of community dynamics and humor.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express pride in the forum's current atmosphere, noting a lack of insults and mud slinging.
  • Others humorously question the implications of this peacefulness, suggesting it may not be a positive sign.
  • There are playful exchanges about the GOOBF cards, with some claiming immunity or joking about their validity.
  • Participants share personal anecdotes and humorous observations, such as dealing with injuries and the effects of a full moon on behavior.
  • One participant introduces a more serious note by making a controversial statement about societal roles, which is met with mixed reactions.

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Participants generally agree on the current peaceful state of the forum, but there are competing views regarding the significance of this change and the nature of their interactions. The discussion remains light-hearted but touches on deeper societal themes, leading to some disagreement.

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The conversation includes humor and personal anecdotes, which may obscure more serious underlying issues. Some statements made are provocative and may not reflect a consensus among participants.

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Readers interested in community dynamics, humor in online interactions, and the role of informal social contracts in fostering positive environments may find this discussion engaging.

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I'm so proud of all of you!

It's been two days and no insults, no mud slinging, just good solid posts that are enjoyable and thought provoking to read. <sniff> I'm so proud, I'm about to burst into tears of joy.

<sticks a GOOBF card into all of the regular's computers>

GOOBF cards only good when validated, may be revoked at any time without prior notice. Subject to restrictions. Void where prohibited.

GOOBF - Get Out Of Banning Free
 
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That's not fair - I've had a cold! :-p

But I'm feeling better now :devil:
 
No mud slinging? Dear god.. this can't be good. :rolleyes:
 
Art said:
That's not fair - I've had a cold! :-p
But I'm feeling better now :devil:
I was wondering what was wrong. :biggrin:

<pours hot chicken soup into Art's computer. Watch out, it's really hot. o:) >
 
Smurf said:
No mud slinging? Dear god.. this can't be good. :rolleyes:
You guys don't know what I have to go through as mentor of this forum, coming in here every night and shoveling out all that mud was killing my back.
 
Btw Evo, this thread is off topic. It will have to be moved to GD. :biggrin:
 
Smurf said:
Btw Evo, this thread is off topic. It will have to be moved to GD. :biggrin:
Oh look, Smurf's GOOBF card has been folded, spindled and mutilated. Tsk, tsk, it's no longer valid. :devil:
 
I thought I had immunity... I've never gotten a goobf card before because I don't need one.
 
Smurf said:
I thought I had immunity... I've never gotten a goobf card before because I don't need one.
You lost your immunity when you proclaimed your love for that girl in your class. Hmmmmpff!

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. :biggrin:
 
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What girl?
 
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Evo said:
You guys don't know what I have to go through as mentor of this forum, coming in here every night and shoveling out all that mud was killing my back.

Dear Evo, I hate to tell you this but a lot of that mud, er ah really wasn't mud. It was fertilizer.:wink:
 
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edward said:
Dear Evo, I hate to tell you this but a lot of that mud, er ah really wasn't mud. It was fertilizer.:wink:
 
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The relative Peace and Quiet is quite nice.

I hope Pengwuino is alright. :wink: :smile:

Perhaps its due to Thanksgiving coming up, or perhaps people have realized that Santa Claus is keeping lists of who's naughty and who's nice. :biggrin:

* I am sending Evo an air-conditioned hazmat suit so she can deal with all that fertilizer. And perhaps we'll have to send a massaging chair and hot pad for the back. Or, Evo, would you rather a masseur who can do windows? *
 
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Astronuc said:
* I am sending Evo an air-conditioned hazmat suit so she can deal with all that fertilizer. And perhaps we'll have to send a massaging chair and hot pad for the back. Or, Evo, would you rather a masseur who can do windows? *
:!) All of the above please. :!)
 
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Evo, can I borrow that hotpad for my back? I have a nasty bruise from running into an automatic waterer tube while chasing a sheep yesterday (I hate those things...the waterers, not the sheep)...knocked me off balance and I landed on my knees in that fertilizer. I just know the sheep did it on purpose.

I think I figured out what's going on though...we just had a full moon recently, and everyone was out barking at that instead of at each other. :-p :smile: :rolleyes: Or was that just me?
 
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Evo said:
It's been two days and no insults, no mud slinging, just good solid posts that are enjoyable and thought provoking to read.

Sorry, I've been busy the last few days.
 
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Moonbear said:
Evo, can I borrow that hotpad for my back? I have a nasty bruise from running into an automatic waterer tube while chasing a sheep yesterday (I hate those things...the waterers, not the sheep)...knocked me off balance and I landed on my knees in that fertilizer. I just know the sheep did it on purpose.

I think I figured out what's going on though...we just had a full moon recently, and everyone was out barking at that instead of at each other. :-p :smile: :rolleyes: Or was that just me?
Awwww poor Moobie. :frown:

You may have the massaging chair and hotpack. Also the masseuse. I've also added the squishy animal foot vibrators I saw at Walmart. Mmmmmmm. :approve:
 
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Evo said:
Awwww poor Moobie. :frown:
You may have the massaging chair and hotpack. Also the masseuse. I've also added the squishy animal foot vibrators I saw at Walmart. Mmmmmmm. :approve:
Ooh, is the masseuse cute? :-p
 
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I blame it on those damned liberal democra... errr I mean, wait, a normal post... in the politics forum?? O.O
 
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Insult alert:
All straights are just dumb breeding machines out of control. They are unqualified to make proper compatibility considerations, and their reproductive roles&partnerships should be decided by a set of more rational beings.
 
  • #21
Evo said:
It's been two days and no insults, no mud slinging, just good solid posts that are enjoyable and thought provoking to read. <sniff> I'm so proud, I'm about to burst into tears of joy.
<sticks a GOOBF card into all of the regular's computers>
GOOBF cards only good when validated, may be revoked at any time without prior notice. Subject to restrictions. Void where prohibited.
GOOBF - Get Out Of Banning Free

That I disappear for a couple of days and return to see a congrats posted that there's been no mud-slinging in my absence does little for my battle against paranoia. :rolleyes:
 
  • #22
arildno said:
Insult alert:
All straights are just dumb breeding machines out of control. They are unqualified to make proper compatibility considerations, and their reproductive roles&partnerships should be decided by a set of more rational beings.
Not to mention their sense of fashion, or lack thereof.
 

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