2 Things i hate about ATS Posters

From wiki:

"Second line is a tradition in brass band parades in New Orleans, Louisiana. The "main line" is the main section of the parade, or the members of the actual club with the parading permit; those who follow the band just to enjoy the music are called the "second line." The second line's style of traditional dance, in which participants walk and sometimes twirl a parasol or handkerchief in the air, is called "second lining." It has been called "the quintessential New Orleans art form — a jazz funeral without a body."[1]"

I always thought that the "second line" was for us who post following the "main line" of the op. Enjoying their music.

What really bothers me is that it says right at the top of the post creation page:

No 1-Liners: Please do not create minimal "me too," "I agree," or similar very-short replies. (Adding "second line" to short comments doesn't count.)

I mean it's right there staring you in the face while you're typing. Then we end up with really important threads filled with pages of "S&F" and "Second Line". Makes it difficult to find relevant info. Why can't the mods delete these pointless posts to keep things organized?

Originally posted by ZeroReady
What really bothers me is that it says right at the top of the post creation page:

No 1-Liners: Please do not create minimal "me too," "I agree," or similar very-short replies. (Adding "second line" to short comments doesn't count.)

I mean it's right there staring you in the face while you're typing. Then we end up with really important threads filled with pages of "S&F" and "Second Line". Makes it difficult to find relevant info. Why can't the mods delete these pointless posts to keep things organized?

edit on 22-7-2011 by ZeroReady because: (no reason given)

thats because people will cry ats censorship and make threads accursing the mods of being on a conspiracy ..

We need age limit on ATS

and we need to find a way to slap kids through the internet

what they should do is delete the posts then have the reason why they deleted it .. .not just say violation .. but explain the violation so other members can agree


i think we need a veto button on posts so if members don't feel a certain post belongs on a thread .. they can veto the post .. then after a certain number of vetos a mod can come and remove it ...

also an unveto button for members who think the post was vetod but was not justified so its fair

everyone wins

idiots post more then one liners and second line

and they learn a lesson on there next post

my two cents



p.s.... how about shock thearpy keyboards perhaps we can shock some members ???

reply to post by doom27


Shouldn't you be taking Midol ?

Second Line

Dont really think people posting ..I agree or S&F or blurb whatever read the line that says make every post matter

Star and flag if I like what you have written ..its kind of like an applause meter

Follow the rules

What the hell is up with "Second Line." I don't even know what that means. Is it the second line of what they quoted? Is it so they get two lines? I don't think i've ever posted a one liner post in ATS, i know its against the rules so do posts with 1 liners get deleted? Is the the point of the "Second Line?" If that's so then why the hell would you even post, obviously whatever you are saying has no contribution the the thread, unless i guess its an answer to a question someone asked.

Oddly enough, one-liners are fine, as long as that one line contributes something to the discussion. Adding "second line" is meaningless if your first line doesn't contribute. If anything, you are MORE likely to get slapped with a one-liner warning. We've stated this repeatedly, but it's like an urban myth or something....

Also S+F! Whats up with that. Do people expect to get goodies by stating they Stared and Flagged something? Why do people need to state "Oh yeah i stared and Flagged you bro, give me a cookie.

People want the poster to know they liked their post. That's all.

The way I see it this is just an admission of guilt by the member as in "Yeah, I know I made a crappy short post so....'second line'"

I suspect that the 'second line' is often added for dramatic effect - to bring attention to the posters superbly amusing or profound one-liner.