You kids stop getting your $#(@^ threads locked!!!!!

[TCHDNSD]

IB4TL



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[Evan!]

There seems to be a few folks on this site who don't hesitate to belittle or ridicule the beliefs of someone else; that's something I try never do regardless of the beliefs. In my mind it says more about the folks doing the ridiculing than the target of the ridicule.

While I've no plan to take part in such here, I've had past discussions on other sites re: religious beliefs, and there are always those on both sides who couldn't do so with any measure of respect. Generally -- and rightfully -- they were held in poor regards by the majority of both sides of the argument. Hopefully it's the case here as well.

Of course, maybe I'm just a whackjob and respect for others, like keeping your pants above half mast, is an old fashioned concept.

Rick

I'm not ridiculing anyone's beliefs, I just purposefully threw out the most incendiary, inflammatory thing I could think of in an effort to get this thread closed, a la irony! Man, if you take offense to that, or if you think that this is actually an "argument", well, I dunno what to tell ya!

 

[Revvy]

Back on topic...

AWWWW Look at the LLAMA!!!

 

[EvilTOJ]

Oh what hell hath I unleashed?

And how can I do it again???

 

[Sir Humpsalot]

I'm not ridiculing anyone's beliefs, I just purposefully threw out the most incendiary, inflammatory thing I could think of in an effort to get this thread closed, a la irony! Man, if you take offense to that, or if you think that this is actually an "argument", well, I dunno what to tell ya!

Then why don't you just say....




NUKE GAY WHALES FOR JESUS!!!!!!!

 

[Revvy]

Oh what hell hath I unleashed?

And how can I do it again???

Have a Lemur (or three)

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Because we enjoy each other's company and have a desire to grow as a community, we allow and even encourage off-topic banter so long as it's good-natured and stays relatively neutral. In the past, we've gone so far as to completely prohibit religious and political discussion due to the volatile nature of those topics. However, that rule no longer exists, and those threads are allowed to continue so long as they don't degenerate into personal attacks or become blatantly offensive. Please remember, though, that ultimately, this is a beer brewing website, not a political blog or a place to tout your personal values, so those types of off-topic threads will likely get a lot of attention from the admin and mods.

Lately, the "trigger finger" may have seemed a bit "itchy," but there have been a multitude of off-topic threads, several of which had very similar subject matter, where the discussion turned volatile and negative very quickly, causing tempers to flare. There was even a discussion among the moderators about the seemingly increased amount of bickering occurring across HBT this week. Don't get me wrong, arguing can be a very healthy form of interaction, but when the arguing degenerates into anger and offense, the discussion will be closed.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I have always prefered to look at ****ies.

Especially when they come in pairs.

http://users.ecs.soton.ac.uk/km/pics/kirk/****ies.jpg

 

[Joe C]

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama


Enjoy.

 

[BrewWench]

Yeah, I don't understand that at all. What kind of "drunken ramblings" are allowed then? I guess threads about kittens. I was just trying to share something funny - and many people thought it was funny.

Anyway, I was going to add that I don't dislike kids, I just find the pressure by other people to have them interesting. So there.

 

[chachi]

http://www.stuffonmycat.com/

 

[BrewWench]

Actually, on second thought it was probably the guy who mentioned shooting kids that got mine locked

 

[FireBrewer]

Then why don't you just say....
NUKE GAY WHALES FOR JESUS!!!!!!!

WIN!

Actually, on second thought it was probably the guy who mentioned shooting kids that got mine locked

*ahem* We're talking about kittens, gay whales, and zombies now. Sheesh! Let it go! :cross:

[ame]http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=8a25c39215fcb0f90115fcfba40d00a8[/ame]

 

[Alamo_Beer]

 

[Donasay]

Actually, on second thought it was probably the guy who mentioned shooting kids that got mine locked

Yes, that was me, and it was a joke, some people just don't get it.

 

[McKBrew]

I thought about starting another thread about beer, but then I realized that no one would be interested.....

 

[Evan!]

Because we enjoy each other's company and have a desire to grow as a community, we allow and even encourage off-topic banter so long as it's good-natured and stays relatively neutral. In the past, we've gone so far as to completely prohibit religious and political discussion due to the volatile nature of those topics. However, that rule no longer exists, and those threads are allowed to continue so long as they don't degenerate into personal attacks or become blatantly offensive. Please remember, though, that ultimately, this is a beer brewing website, not a political blog or a place to tout your personal values, so those types of off-topic threads will likely get a lot of attention from the admin and mods.

Lately, the "trigger finger" may have seemed a bit "itchy," but there have been a multitude of off-topic threads, several of which had very similar subject matter, where the discussion turned volatile and negative very quickly, causing tempers to flare. There was even a discussion among the moderators about the seemingly increased amount of bickering occurring across HBT this week. Don't get me wrong, arguing can be a very healthy form of interaction, but when the arguing degenerates into anger and offense, the discussion will be closed.

Big deal, wanna fight about it?

 

[Revvy]

I have always prefered to look at ****ies.

Here's a big TiT (warbler) for you.

 

[blacklab]

Allow me to revise:
If you believe in the myth of Jesus rising from the dead and being the son of God, then you're a wackjob.

Hitler! Nazi!

There, it's done.

Godwin's Law

 

[Beerrific]

Is it just me, or does it seem weird that 2 of the Drunken Ramblings threads have started at two completely different points yet end up talking about zombies?

 

[Evan!]

Is it just me, or does it seem weird that 2 of the Drunken Ramblings threads have started at two completely different points yet end up talking about zombies?

All things eventually lead back to zombies given enough time.

"Regardless of the initial topic, as a discussion grows longer, the probability of the topic moving to zombies approaches one."

 

[Revvy]

Is it just me, or does it seem weird that 2 of the Drunken Ramblings threads have started at two completely different points yet end up talking about zombies?

Zombies are an impending danger....We need to be aware!

Even the President thinks so....

[youtube]IoXgRtDysLY[/youtube]

 

[Evan!]

Zombies are an impending danger....We need to be aware!

Even the President thinks so....

[youtube]IoXgRtDysLY[/youtube]

Holy hell, I actually LOL'd at that. Yes, LOL! For reals! Awesome!

 

[Flyin' Lion]

Tears Revvy, I've got tears after watching that.

 

[DeathBrewer]

quiet back there or i shoot the bunny~!

until bunny fights back!

since some of the closed threads have been political debates:

and of course the ultimate, Bunny Kill

http://www.atomfilms.com/film/bunnykill_2.jsp

 

[Revvy]

Hitler! Nazi!

There, it's done.

Godwin's Law

Not to mention Nazi Zombies...

 

[Laurel]

I can't believe the no kids thread got locked, but the "I'm voting republican" thread didn't.

 

[EvilTOJ]

Holy F'ing LOL Revvy! That was hilarious!!! And the zombie nazis too!

Edit:12345678910 jinx!!!

 

[bethlehembrewer]

I just want you all to know. I have taken great personal offense to everything that was posted in this thread, with the worst being the damn cats!

So in order to help us all get along. F all ya'll.




Just kidding, I really do find this to be a great group of people who seem to care very much for what they think. I have a ton of fun coming on here and talking with everyone. You guys are great.

 

[TheJadedDog]

Thought this might be appropriate here since this is a threat about threads being closed...