Unknown2005-08-24 06:35:26
Alright, I've noticed that these forums have degenerated into complete and utter crap. Very few threads exist that don't degenerate into flamewars or bitchfests, kind words are few and far between, and few people seem to give a flaming sheep about each other's feelings. As such, I have decided to post my personal Rules of Internet Conversations.
Rule 1 - Shut the Frack Up, Moron
Do you really know what you're talking about when you say X is underpowered, Y is cheating on someone, or Z is about to explode in a gigantic nuclear holocaust? Have you carefully checked to make sure you're looking at all sides of an argument? Have you done all pertinent research and testing? Do you know every single bit of information that could support or tear down your argument or statement? If your answer to any of the above was "no", you are about to post a piece of opinionated trash. Select all your text and press the "delete" key before you hurt yourself. Go back and do your research, then try again.
Rule 2 - Look Who's Talking
Are you getting ready to insult someone? Chances are, you are equally insult-worthy. If you're getting ready to call someone a retard, kindly remember the incident three months ago with that goat behind that barn. You don't want anyone to start teasing you because of THAT now, would you?
Rule 3 - Staaay On Target!
Where would the Rebel Alliance be if Luke Skywalker had decided that, instead of shooting his proton torpedos down the Death Star's exhaust shaft, he wanted to fly around and blow up some more TIE fighters first? That's right, dead. Every single one of the Rebels would be blown right the frag up by a giant freaking laser beam. And that's what will happen if you don't follow the train of the conversation or the thread's title. Darth Vader is gonna come to your house and blow your head off with his Death Star.
Rule 4 - Insufficient Ego Clause
Could this post make you look retarded? Is your wit really so stunning, your argument so earth-shattering, your artwork so spectacular? If you hesitated in answering "no" to any of these questions (or said yes), stop posting. If you don't, and people mock you over the post, I will personally laugh at you, then run over your most valuable body part with my uncle's semi.
Rule 1 - Shut the Frack Up, Moron
Do you really know what you're talking about when you say X is underpowered, Y is cheating on someone, or Z is about to explode in a gigantic nuclear holocaust? Have you carefully checked to make sure you're looking at all sides of an argument? Have you done all pertinent research and testing? Do you know every single bit of information that could support or tear down your argument or statement? If your answer to any of the above was "no", you are about to post a piece of opinionated trash. Select all your text and press the "delete" key before you hurt yourself. Go back and do your research, then try again.
Rule 2 - Look Who's Talking
Are you getting ready to insult someone? Chances are, you are equally insult-worthy. If you're getting ready to call someone a retard, kindly remember the incident three months ago with that goat behind that barn. You don't want anyone to start teasing you because of THAT now, would you?
Rule 3 - Staaay On Target!
Where would the Rebel Alliance be if Luke Skywalker had decided that, instead of shooting his proton torpedos down the Death Star's exhaust shaft, he wanted to fly around and blow up some more TIE fighters first? That's right, dead. Every single one of the Rebels would be blown right the frag up by a giant freaking laser beam. And that's what will happen if you don't follow the train of the conversation or the thread's title. Darth Vader is gonna come to your house and blow your head off with his Death Star.
Rule 4 - Insufficient Ego Clause
Could this post make you look retarded? Is your wit really so stunning, your argument so earth-shattering, your artwork so spectacular? If you hesitated in answering "no" to any of these questions (or said yes), stop posting. If you don't, and people mock you over the post, I will personally laugh at you, then run over your most valuable body part with my uncle's semi.
Richter2005-08-24 06:38:12
Now -that's- some good advice.
