Quality Of The Threads (Serious Topic)

[Vex]

IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING WORTHWHILE TO OPINE ABOUT, THEN DON'T BOTHER POSTING!!

Over the past four years of visiting and posting on AO, it's sad to say that the overall quality of the posts has gone downhill tremendously--even in the "Friendly" Corner. I virtually cannot read through an entire post without someone being flamed or berated by some fifteen-year-old with nothing better to do. Go over to PBN if that's what you want to do...leave AO for the people who truly care about it!
Even in the Paintball Talk forum, someone can't just post and get some worthwhile help. Even the Mods don't post as much anymore!
I personally don't care that there are no more sigs or that there's no Hot Chick Thread. These things matter not. What would be really great is if the people (and you know who you are) who post stupid crap, would just spend their energy on posts that are of interest or help to most people.
I'm not saying to not post about personal losses or things of such nature, but knock off the stupid replies to someone who has poured their heart out to the entire public!! Show some sympathy, empathy, or hell, even some apathy--just stop being a bunch of post-whoring idiots! :mad:

EDIT: I don't come to AO during the weekends (and I work the mid-shift), so if I don't reply in a timely manner, it's not because I'm being an A-hole.

[bornl33t]

while I totally agree with this post I think that posting about it is worthless. Many including myself have made similar posts and nothing has changed for the better. If you don't like it then leave, since no one is forcing you to stay. Haveing said that I should point out that if you are looking for a more mature level of forums there are indeed many other forums out there that are both interesting and friendly on top of being mature.

I mostly just read nowadays, I don't feel like being lectured by 15 year olds.

[SCpoloRicker]

In my opinion, the AO family is still here, we've just grown quite a bit. Take the new, inexperienced posters lightly. Lead by example.

Most importantly, go to AO events. Help organize them. Help encourage others to come and play straight up ball with friends. That is what AO should be about.

Ricker

[Blazestorm]

You haven't been here 4 years... :eek:

Your statement is invalid and I banish you.

I've been here for 3 years... and I'm specialer than you. :ninja:

Posting about it on the forum isn't going to solve anything, it'll never be like old AO.

I'm 15... rawr fear my oober lecturing.

[oneworld]

im 15.. and i hate pbn and the thorums.. more like adults who have nothing better to do but flame the younger ones to make themselvs feel better about themselvs.. so they go around owning 15 year olds.. and whats a 15 year olds initial reaction but to save themselvs and flame them back.. just my opinion..

[RogueFactoryKid]

im 15.. and i hate pbn and the thorums.. more like adults who have nothing better to do but flame the younger ones to make themselvs feel better about themselvs.. so they go around owning 15 year olds.. and whats a 15 year olds initial reaction but to save themselvs and flame them back.. just my opinion..
I take it you suck at any attempts of comebacks, even though you have hours to respond.

[oneworld]

I take it you suck at any attempts of comebacks, even though you have hours to respond.
;)

[Target Practice]

im 15.. and i hate pbn and the thorums.. more like adults who have nothing better to do but flame the younger ones to make themselvs feel better about themselvs.. so they go around owning 15 year olds.. and whats a 15 year olds initial reaction but to save themselvs and flame them back.. just my opinion..

Why, because you went on there, spouting BS, and you couldn't handle the backlash? Jesus.

[oneworld]

Why, because you went on there, spouting BS, and you couldn't handle the backlash? Jesus.


im not worried about the "backlash" im not to afraid of being yelled at over the e-net :rolleyes: somehow i think i will get over it..

[ascetic1]

hey look, its turning into a conversation about BS!

ok anyways, i see while reading the posts, there are alot of things that easily go off topic, so my thoughts here, why bother posting in a thread, if its not related to the topic?

[oneworld]

they always do...

[SCpoloRicker]

im 15.. and i hate pbn and the thorums.. more like adults who have nothing better to do but flame the younger ones to make themselvs feel better about themselvs.. so they go around owning 15 year olds.. and whats a 15 year olds initial reaction but to save themselvs and flame them back.. just my opinion..

This is OT? "Quality of the Threads (Serious Topic)"

[bornl33t]

why does it seem like threads turn into come back matches between oneworld and target practise latly? Just something I've noticed.....

[oneworld]

i honestly dont know.. i used to like him and found some of his post helpful.. i think hes mad because i posted a owned pic when he got owned.. :tard:

[Target Practice]

i honestly dont know.. i used to like him and found some of his post helpful.. i think hes mad because i posted a owned pic when he got owned.. :tard:

lol yo.

Now I know how JT felt when he seemed to "go off the deep end" on AO.

[oneworld]

well, i admit we may have went a little overboard.. :rolleyes:

[SCpoloRicker]

IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING WORTHWHILE TO OPINE ABOUT, THEN DON'T BOTHER POSTING!!

Over the past four years of visiting and posting on AO, it's sad to say that the overall quality of the posts has gone downhill tremendously--even in the "Friendly" Corner. I virtually cannot read through an entire post without someone being flamed or berated by some fifteen-year-old with nothing better to do. Go over to PBN if that's what you want to do...leave AO for the people who truly care about it!
Even in the Paintball Talk forum, someone can't just post and get some worthwhile help. Even the Mods don't post as much anymore!
I personally don't care that there are no more sigs or that there's no Hot Chick Thread. These things matter not. What would be really great is if the people (and you know who you are) who post stupid crap, would just spend their energy on posts that are of interest or help to most people.
I'm not saying to not post about personal losses or things of such nature, but knock off the stupid replies to someone who has poured their heart out to the entire public!! Show some sympathy, empathy, or hell, even some apathy--just stop being a bunch of post-whoring idiots! :mad:

EDIT: I don't come to AO during the weekends (and I work the mid-shift), so if I don't reply in a timely manner, it's not because I'm being an A-hole.

OT, kiddies

[magman007]

im 15.. and i hate pbn and the thorums.. more like adults who have nothing better to do but flame the younger ones to make themselvs feel better about themselvs.. so they go around owning 15 year olds.. and whats a 15 year olds initial reaction but to save themselvs and flame them back.. just my opinion..


oneworld, cry me a river, your just upset that some one made fun of you? you dont understand the thorums... so honestly, take a rusty chainsaw. you are not part of what the people on the thorums are. that is where the true family lies, and dont try to deny it. that is where all of the real, true, redblooded posters go, to relieve ourselves from people like you.

Scpoloriker, your statement is nul and void, you dont understand what ao was, so dont try to pretend like you do

oneworld, you are an annoying poster... get over it... no one cares.

[oneworld]

oneworld, cry me a river, your just upset that some one made fun of you? you dont understand the thorums... so honestly, take a rusty chainsaw. you are not part of what the people on the thorums are. that is where the true family lies, and dont try to deny it. that is where all of the real, true, redblooded posters go, to relieve ourselves from people like you.

Scpoloriker, your statement is nul and void, you dont understand what ao was, so dont try to pretend like you do

oneworld, you are an annoying poster... get over it... no one cares.


a perfect exampel.. fighting with younger kids to try to make yourself e-cooler.. lol

shove-it

[RogueFactoryKid]

a perfect exampel.. fighting with younger kids to try to make yourself e-cooler.. lol

shove-it
He isnt doing it to become "E-cooler" He's doing it because you are an annoying poster. You are 14 or 15 so maybe you dont realize what your doing....When you look back a year from now at some of your posts you will understand....You needed that rusty chainsaw.

[oneworld]

takes an anoying poster to know one :rolleyes:

[Halliday]

I think all of you are annoying.

[magman007]

takes an anoying poster to know one :rolleyes:


wow, maybe your not dumb, your just dense? honestly. learn how to make a good, intelligent post. i dont gove a rats rear what people think of me or my posting, and i dont need to be an E-thug or something to that effect. Your posts leave a sour taste in my mouth, and that is the truth. You seem to post some of the most useless, most un important crap ever. and then people tell you about it, and you get all defensive.

It really seems like the e thug is you. btw, respect your elders. it will get you further in life.

Also, i didnt make fun of you, i pointed out the truth. sorry. Apparently it hurts

[gc82000]

I think all of you are annoying.

A very unbiased post, good one. :rofl:

[Target Practice]

I like bike rides!

[gamarada717]

I like how you stereotype us young kids, about us being stupid and all?

[WicKeD_WaYz]

lets face it this place will never be the same. time to move on.

[bornl33t]

I like how you stereotype us young kids, about us being stupid and all?


prove us wrong .... ROFL

I'm j/k, i'm on a mouthy roll latly

[bofh]

Show some sympathy, empathy, or hell, even some apathy--just stop being a bunch of post-whoring idiots! :mad:

I'll show some apathy.

How was that?

[oneworld]

I'll show some apathy.

How was that?
:rofl:

[Creative Mayhem]

sum1 say sumthing aboot stoopid posts?

my sumisshon :p

[1stdeadeye]

lol yo.

Now I know how JT felt when he seemed to "go off the deep end" on AO.

Leave Mango out of it. ;)

This thread sums up AO's problems.

I'm gone!

[-Tab]

sum1 say sumthing aboot stoopid posts?

my sumisshon :p


some much for the serious topic :)

[spyderkiller]

Ridiculous that a post making a plea to stop flaming and spam draws spammers and flamers(you know what I mean) out of the woodwork...this entire thread has proven the type of crowd that has gathered 'round the once round table of AO. But hey, there's always hope...Just some rocky times right now in some people's opinions. And come on, the hot chick thread wasn't THAT great anyway.
K, but why no more sigs? Just because of the constant blatant disregard for sig rules? Oh...ok then

[Vex]

You haven't been here 4 years... :eek:

Actually, I've been coming to AO a lot longer than 4 years...but you're right, I've only been registered here for 3 years and 9 months.

I was basically just blowing off steam with this thread, but I meant what I wrote. I'm not flaming all of the "15 year-olds" here--a lot of you are good posters. Hell, I don't even know your age unless you post it; however, if you choose to post like a know-it-all teenager, then you will be thought of as one--no matter what your age is. It really is that simple!
I don't plan on leaving AO any time soon, but I would like to see the quality of the posts start to rise above the current "norm".

Take that however you will.

[SCpoloRicker]

oneworld, cry me a river, your just upset that some one made fun of you? you dont understand the thorums... so honestly, take a rusty chainsaw. you are not part of what the people on the thorums are. that is where the true family lies, and dont try to deny it. that is where all of the real, true, redblooded posters go, to relieve ourselves from people like you.

With you so far, if a bit melodramatic.



Scpoloriker, your statement is nul and void, you dont understand what ao was, so dont try to pretend like you do

Erm, little confused. You want to back this one up a bit...



oneworld, you are an annoying poster... get over it... no one cares.

Now serving #890,876,324,301.

[magman007]

With you so far, if a bit melodramatic.



Erm, little confused. You want to back this one up a bit...




Now serving #890,876,324,301.



i said your statement is nul and void, being as you havnt been around (reg: date) to realy know what AO was



now... im confused by your postings?

[SCpoloRicker]

Although this sn is barely a year old (checks and looks), I regularly lurked and even posted a small amount in college (99-03).

And to the point of this thread; i.e. what makes AO, well AO.

As I originally posted, getting together to play with great guys is, IMO, the most important thing going. And I've been to 20+ days in the past year and a half.

So: I may have missed some of the online goofiness; but I certainly stand by my Nor-Cal crew as solid examples of, yet again, "AO Isn't Dead"

You ketchum?

[CasingBill]

There are no serious threads and posts because everything is closed or deleted. The mods have definately changed over the last year. It sucks. The only reason I come back is because this is the placed that introduced me to the paintball family. I'm pretty conservative but even I am annoyed when posts get deleted all the time. Whats the point? Who is in charge here? I'm not saying vulgarity or porn should be allowed. But you used to be able to link to stuff with a warning and it was ok. My last post was deleted amd it was pretty tame. Every thread now has one person with a "in before the lock" post. What fun!

[1stdeadeye]

There are no serious threads and posts because everything is closed or deleted. The mods have definately changed over the last year. It sucks. The only reason I come back is because this is the placed that introduced me to the paintball family. I'm pretty conservative but even I am annoyed when posts get deleted all the time. Whats the point? Who is in charge here? I'm not saying vulgarity or porn should be allowed. But you used to be able to link to stuff with a warning and it was ok. My last post was deleted amd it was pretty tame. Every thread now has one person with a "in before the lock" post. What fun!


In before the lock! :p

[CasingBill]

1DE...I knew I can count on you ;)

[1stdeadeye]

1DE...I knew I can count on you ;)

;)

I'm not here much anymore either. No Time!

[CasingBill]

Me neither but I still like to check in once in a while. Its just not the same anymore.

[SCpoloRicker]

;)

I'm not here much anymore either. No Time!

I thought that was work-related?

/at work