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I never heard a peep out of him.Evo said:
What Are the Dumbest Threads You've Encountered on GD?
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses perceptions of low-quality posts in the General Discussion (GD) forum, with participants sharing their views on what they consider to be the "dumbest" threads. The conversation includes reflections on user behavior, improvements over time, and the nature of forum interactions.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express frustration with the quality of threads in GD, suggesting that it has declined significantly.
- There are references to specific threads that participants believe exemplify low-quality content.
- Some users discuss the concept of improvement among members, particularly focusing on a user named yomamma, with mixed opinions on whether improvements have been significant.
- Participants share personal anecdotes about their own past behavior in the forum, with some claiming to have improved over time.
- There is a debate about the criteria for recognizing improvement among forum members, with differing opinions on whether past behavior should influence current evaluations.
- Some participants question the validity of improvement awards, comparing them to unhealthy relationships.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the quality of threads or the criteria for improvement. There are multiple competing views on what constitutes a "dumb" thread and how members should be evaluated for their contributions.
Contextual Notes
Some discussions reference specific past incidents and user behavior that may not be fully understood without additional context. The conversation reflects a mix of humor and frustration, with varying degrees of seriousness regarding the topic.
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Evo
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How often did you post in politics?zoobyshoe said:
Yomamma, Zero was the PF mentor in GD & politics before me. I replaced him when he got a life.
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I don't think I ever did. I saw him publically say stuff to miscreants in GD threads, though.Evo said:
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Does that mean you don't have a life now?
Please don't ban me, I was born with a smart mouth...
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JamesU
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you just have to ship her a truckload of chocolates... god knows I did[/size] here, have danger's credit card!
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are you kidding? I was an incessant dumbass who posted such menial pointless... actually, I really didn't compare to yomamma. BUT, I'm perfect now, and he's minorly annoying. It's about improvement not who started worse.Evo said:
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*pushed smurf out of the way*Smurf said:are you kidding? I was an incessant dumbass who posted such menial pointless... actually, I really didn't compare to yomamma. BUT, I'm perfect now, and he's minorly annoying. It's about improvement not who started worse.
people who ban founders from organizations and ask for awards shouldn't get them
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If anyone saw my first post, I would DEFINITELY be MOST IMPROVED. But please don't look at it. Its embarrassing.
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Mk said:
I don't even remember my first post...
Would i be most improved by virtue of having disappeared and erasing the memories of my past crimes?
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I got threatened for bullying Mr Robin Parsons, lol. That stupid homeless bum that saved the US taxpayers 40,000,000,000 dollars.
I can't even remember my first post, must have been something stupid though.
I can't even remember my first post, must have been something stupid though.
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He was a Canadian, and his money argument was with the Prime Minister of Canada.Andy said:
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Evo
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I saw Mr Robin Parsons just the other day (on line). I was researching something and a blurb in google was a post by MRP at a forum. He's alive and kicking.
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Yomamma's etiquette may have improved, but not his grammaryomamma said:
(and don't tell me how to spell that last word). Has anyone here actually improved their language skills through posting in or reading PF ?- #44
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My english gets worse and worse everyday I spend at pf.Gokul43201 said:Yomamma's etiquette may have improved, but not his grammar
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That's worser and worser.mattmns said:
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Really? A recent post? What was the forum?Evo said:
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Thanks Evo. My English is more improveder now.Evo said:That's worser and worser.
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August 20th and maybe more recent. I knew you were going to ask what forum.
Found it. www.astronomyphysics.com[/URL] Wow, MRP is super busy there.
Heh, that's the forum run by that whack, uhm, :rolleyes: I have to be nice. :rolleyes:
Found it. www.astronomyphysics.com[/URL] Wow, MRP is super busy there.
Heh, that's the forum run by that whack, uhm, :rolleyes: I have to be nice. :rolleyes:
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I almost felt sorry for MRP getting kicked out, i used to enjoy argueing with him.
ooh, august 20th best day of the year by far.
ooh, august 20th best day of the year by far.
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me grammar isnt' well?Gokul43201 said:Yomamma's etiquette may have improved, but not his grammar
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Yes yomamma, it's very ill. And the problem is that nobody helps you out. Here, let me start...yomamma said:
'Sunken' in an adjective. You can have 'a sunken treasure', for instance. It is not a verb. The correct verb to use is 'sunk', as in 'GD has sunk to a new low.'
That's your grammar lesson for the day. More of these, and you'll be a vastly improved poster !
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I was looking at some websites on education and a question was asked "Is less than a 4.0 GPA enough to get you into an Ivy League school?"
The answer - You do not need to have a perfect 4.0 to get into an Ivy League School. You are rated on may levels such is essay, SAT, ACT, geographical location, extracirricular activities, clubs, memberships, volunteer work, and other relevant experience. Also, keep in mind that many wealthy folks with less than a 4.0 GPA have been accepted to Ivy League schools as well.
I guess this respondent was not one of them?
The answer - You do not need to have a perfect 4.0 to get into an Ivy League School. You are rated on may levels such is essay, SAT, ACT, geographical location, extracirricular activities, clubs, memberships, volunteer work, and other relevant experience. Also, keep in mind that many wealthy folks with less than a 4.0 GPA have been accepted to Ivy League schools as well.
I guess this respondent was not one of them?- #54
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So, when do you plan to start applying to colleges, Evo?
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It's for the child of Evo. She has a 4.0 gpa.zoobyshoe said:
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R-i-i-g-h-t 