Hey, that post has too few characters, are you trying to circunvent the system?
Or do you have a special character booster button on your control panel?
PS: how is the knee?
New Minimum Character Count For Replies., page 11
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reply posted on 12-4-2009 @ 07:58 PM by cranberrydork
reply to post by Ant4AU
i think the post was on topic and funny also
i guess those people who write social commentary in a sarcastic or ironic fashion would not be welcome here
some of them have received Pulitzers for their talent
Against Trenchant Sarcasm
i think the post was on topic and funny also
i guess those people who write social commentary in a sarcastic or ironic fashion would not be welcome here
some of them have received Pulitzers for their talent
Against Trenchant Sarcasm
reply posted on 12-4-2009 @ 07:59 PM by weedwhacker
reply to post by Springer
I'm still trying to figure out how to do the 'quote' thingy....I have been a 'victim' of this procedure so many times...I happen to think this is a 'tool' that is mis-used to excess...
While I applaud the efforts taken to require more thoughtful replies, it is a great step forward. However, the clever ability of some to "slice and dice" another's post has been used so often that I get headaches trying to follow the intent of the Original Post!!!
I see this ability to be akin to 'quote mining'....but on a more clever scale.
One can 'peel apart' anothers' post and twist it into something that doesn't even begin to represent the original concept....
The Mods cannot be everywhere, of course. They are only Human, after all...so, I see your point, SO.
I just hope that the community that IS ATS will come together to realize that it is really....as I sign on...just a few hundred individuals at any given moment.
This is a Forum that must be protected. Because it is important to remain free of the junk that some other webites promulgate....
I'm still trying to figure out how to do the 'quote' thingy....I have been a 'victim' of this procedure so many times...I happen to think this is a 'tool' that is mis-used to excess...
While I applaud the efforts taken to require more thoughtful replies, it is a great step forward. However, the clever ability of some to "slice and dice" another's post has been used so often that I get headaches trying to follow the intent of the Original Post!!!
I see this ability to be akin to 'quote mining'....but on a more clever scale.
One can 'peel apart' anothers' post and twist it into something that doesn't even begin to represent the original concept....
The Mods cannot be everywhere, of course. They are only Human, after all...so, I see your point, SO.
I just hope that the community that IS ATS will come together to realize that it is really....as I sign on...just a few hundred individuals at any given moment.
This is a Forum that must be protected. Because it is important to remain free of the junk that some other webites promulgate....
reply posted on 12-4-2009 @ 08:37 PM by Rockpuck
reply to post by cranberrydork
The idea is that ATS by nature is a site of intellectual debate. Now, what you consider "Intellectual" is entirely perceptional but it doesn't change the purpose of ATS. When posting, the posts should contribute to the flow of conversation given the topic of the thread. If we allow postings in txt short hand, one line and two line posts, then ATS is no different then any other board. It also dissuades true contribution to threads that get swamped in one line and two line posts.
No one is saying you have to post a novel to each and every reply you make. They are only asking that you take the effort to make your post a part of the conversation, to further the topic with some form of content. One and two line responses of "mhmm, that's right, I agree with them, etc" is not content, it's a waste of space.
--just my opinion of course.
[edit on 4/12/2009 by Rockpuck]
The idea is that ATS by nature is a site of intellectual debate. Now, what you consider "Intellectual" is entirely perceptional but it doesn't change the purpose of ATS. When posting, the posts should contribute to the flow of conversation given the topic of the thread. If we allow postings in txt short hand, one line and two line posts, then ATS is no different then any other board. It also dissuades true contribution to threads that get swamped in one line and two line posts.
No one is saying you have to post a novel to each and every reply you make. They are only asking that you take the effort to make your post a part of the conversation, to further the topic with some form of content. One and two line responses of "mhmm, that's right, I agree with them, etc" is not content, it's a waste of space.
--just my opinion of course.
[edit on 4/12/2009 by Rockpuck]
reply posted on 12-4-2009 @ 08:45 PM by cranberrydork
reply to post by Rockpuck
et tu Brute?
the rule makes trash of the ability to write pointed, cogent comments
dumb 13 more spaces
et tu Brute?
the rule makes trash of the ability to write pointed, cogent comments
dumb 13 more spaces
reply posted on 12-4-2009 @ 08:46 PM by Rockpuck
reply to post by scooterstrats
I personally am glad that you don't see rules such as this in other forums. It makes Abovetopsecret more unique, and creates a haven for those that add true content to come to this site. Many like my self have assembled a residency here simply because it's an excellent place to partake in decent lengthy conversation about "obscure" topics. I personally look over shorter posts unless it's a member I know, I prefer the long posts with originality, rich content, and is personalized with that individuals take on the subject. If you take the time to read other peoples opinions your more then likely to come to a better understanding of your own opinions on various topics.
I'm kind of shocked that so many are angry at this new change, and the number of one and a half line responses on a thread about not posting one and two line posts.
I personally am glad that you don't see rules such as this in other forums. It makes Abovetopsecret more unique, and creates a haven for those that add true content to come to this site. Many like my self have assembled a residency here simply because it's an excellent place to partake in decent lengthy conversation about "obscure" topics. I personally look over shorter posts unless it's a member I know, I prefer the long posts with originality, rich content, and is personalized with that individuals take on the subject. If you take the time to read other peoples opinions your more then likely to come to a better understanding of your own opinions on various topics.
I'm kind of shocked that so many are angry at this new change, and the number of one and a half line responses on a thread about not posting one and two line posts.
