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    • derivative666D
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      I get it, it's a shitty job but something you gotta do. My sure will make the correct decision.

      "Obstacles are stepping-stones that guide us to our goals"

      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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      • DougNgD
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        Giles usually makes the right decision (not me, I'm a giant pain in his ass, but he's too nice to fire me)

        At least in my experience, Giles allows his mods to be come engrained in the business. It's risky, because subterfuge on the forum is not limited to damaging just the forum

        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        • Megatron1505M
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          @Seul:

          The bitch is back!.. Fuck yeah!..

          Rant on, Gav, rant on!..  😘

          You're kidding right. I think I burned enough bridges in the last week to leave me swimming home.

          My final unpopular opinion is a simple one, can somebody please flick the switch labelled fun again? I do so miss it when it isn't around.

          And to back my friend Jeff, the mod involvement needs to come in the form of interacting on the forum every day in very general conversation. The mods need to be people who carry a little respect and can influence and involve themselves in debate, they need character, intelligence and the ability to debate in a reasoned manner.

          Final, final unpopular opinion - Our mods have all that, we just don't see enough of them.

          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          • ChrisC
            Chris
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            @madmonday:

            you should have open nominations like an elected official

            Allowing the folks around here to vote is generally a bad idea.  Just look at my avatar as Exhibit A.

            Oh and on a different note, I've always tried to take a light touch to modding.  I've preferred to allow the members to drive the activity, based on the theory that it fosters participation and a sense of connection.  That said, I check in several times a day and read every thread and virtually every post.  So even if I'm not visible, I'm here.  Watching all of you…

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            • SeulS
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              @Megatron1505:

              You're kidding right. I think I burned enough bridges in the last week to leave me swimming home.

              I didn't know it was that bad Gav  :-\  😠  😞

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              • joesaintjohnJ
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                I hate the "fitted" suit look. I think a suit needs to look classic, pleated, and a bit baggier than these skin tight, button hanging on for dear life look. If you wanna look like a boss, wear a suit like one.

                Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                • GilesG
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                  @Megatron1505:

                  My final unpopular opinion is a simple one, can somebody please flick the switch labelled fun again? I do so miss it when it isn't around.

                  Simply saying switch back the fun on again won't work.  The members can't expect the mods and the mods alone to be able to do this.  Everyone has to take some responsibility.  It is simply not good enough to blame the mods, or new members or X, Y or Z.  We all need to try and contribute to making that happen.

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • joesaintjohnJ
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                    Enough with the derail. Fitted suits suck. I like oversized old man baggy ass suits. I look at people in "skinny" suits as immature and trendy. The only fitted suits I like are the stereotypically 1960's vintage look. Oh, and I hate when younger dudes rock the chino blazer that looks like it just came out of the dryer. Iron that shit, you're an adult.

                    Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      JSJ just reminded me of this ridiculous article, which is an ode to materialism disguised as a pompous manual to manhood, as though one's possessions have a whit to do with what makes a man…

                      Also, the pretentious article suggests wrongly that a black suit is a must-have.  Only for undertakers, priests, and waiters chief.  Unpopular opinion (actually a popular sartorial rule of thumb): black suits look out of place outside of circumstances such as weddings and funerals.

                      http://www.buzzfeed.com/justinabarca/things-every-self-respecting-man-over-30-should-own

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • urbanwoodsmanU
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                        @Giles:

                        @Megatron1505:

                        My final unpopular opinion is a simple one, can somebody please flick the switch labelled fun again? I do so miss it when it isn't around.

                        It is simply not good enough to blame the mods, or new members or X, Y or Z.  We all need to try and contribute to making that happen.

                        What did Z do?

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                        • Megatron1505M
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                          I don't think that was blaming the mods for anything other than not being around enough, which they aren't. Absolutely they don't control the "fun", that is down to everyone, they were two separate points.

                          Anyway, I'm the last guy who should be saying how things should be done so I'm out of this debate, gotta go find myself a shallow point.

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                          • DougNgD
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                            I think the mods took a step back when the forum started running loose like a train. We actually needed very little involvement for awhile, and Chris said one time "if they don't see me around, things are going well"

                            I'm not particularly qualified to handle people and drive things

                            Giles and I have always been diametrically opposite on handling things. He pays a lot of attention to the members and how they feel. He's willing to bend rules to make everyone happy

                            Me on the other hand, I quote the forum guidance/rules all the time. And just like in real life, people's feelings bear no relevance to me.

                            I don't think it's happened lately, but when I get bellyaching via PM, I will either ignore it or respond with some sort of menstruation comment. Judging by the fact that it hasn't happened in awhile, I think people have caught on

                            If you REALLY want a rag to have your period on, Chris is the fucking worst/best. He actually listens to all that shit and brings it back to the mod team

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • SeulS
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                              Chris is definitely someone I'd consider a friend (I threw up twice before I was able to write that down)…

                              Just so you guys know: all the hard work is really appreciated… And to add, not that it's relevant perhaps, but this forum is still the most polite, decent, mature and tight-knit one out there...

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                              • ChrisC
                                Chris
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                                @urbanwoodsman:

                                @Giles:

                                @Megatron1505:

                                My final unpopular opinion is a simple one, can somebody please flick the switch labelled fun again? I do so miss it when it isn't around.

                                It is simply not good enough to blame the mods, or new members or X, Y or Z.  We all need to try and contribute to making that happen.

                                What did Z do?

                                Nicely done.

                                Oh, and Doug and Seul: you both suck.

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                                • cc.riderC
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                                  i love britney spear's song TOXIC.

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    I like the video better

                                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                    • cc.riderC
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                                      britney is hot.  i'm trailer trash.

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                                      • DougNgD
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                                        Me too. Asian trailer trash

                                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        • simoncS
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                                          no such thing

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            Have you actually met him?  Your opinion may change…...

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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