Why does the basement exist and how does it make the forum a better place?

[Henrin]

What exactly does the basement do for the forum that is positive? For that matter, why can no one comment on what happens in the basement? If the basement was such a great thing then why would it need to be secret?

I imagine no one will bother answering these two questions or they will do so in some smart ass manner that is entirely unhelpful, but I feel the questions needs to be asked anyway.

 

[phattonez]

What exactly does the basement do for the forum that is positive? For that matter, why can no one comment on what happens in the basement? If the basement was such a great thing then why would it need to be secret?

I imagine no one will bother answering these two questions or they will do so in some smart ass manner that is entirely unhelpful, but I feel the questions needs to be asked anyway.

Much like the Daily Show and Jon Leibowitz, it exists for stupid libs to act snarky to inflate their self-ego. It's not comedy, it's a communal fart-sniffing session where everyone is proud of their own stench.

 

[Grand Mal]

Much like the Daily Show and Jon Leibowitz, it exists for stupid libs to act snarky to inflate their self-ego. It's not comedy, it's a communal fart-sniffing session where everyone is proud of their own stench.

Didn't go well for you, huh?

 

[Henrin]

Much like the Daily Show and Jon Leibowitz, it exists for stupid libs to act snarky to inflate their self-ego. It's not comedy, it's a communal fart-sniffing session where everyone is proud of their own stench.

I remember it being said that it exists to allow people to vent. What it actually does however is allow people to be jerks whenever they get annoyed with another user. If anything the basement only increases tensions on the forum.

 

[phattonez]

I remember it being said that it exists to allow people to vent. What it actually does however is allow people to be jerks whenever they get annoyed with another user.

This person is challenging my assumption and is a big meanie. Everyone else point out how stupid we think he is so I can feel better!

 

[Henrin]

This person is challenging my assumption and is a big meanie. Everyone else point out how stupid we think he is so I can feel better!

Pretty much.

 

[Captain Adverse]

What exactly does the basement do for the forum that is positive? For that matter, why can no one comment on what happens in the basement? If the basement was such a great thing then why would it need to be secret?

I imagine no one will bother answering these two questions or they will do so in some smart ass manner that is entirely unhelpful, but I feel the questions needs to be asked anyway.

Well, to be fair there IS a place to complain in the Basement. It is called the "Where's my Binky" sub-forum.

However, up here I think you have selected the proper sub-forum to bring up the issue under "feedback."

Prior to a week ago I was a member, but I seldom went down there to post. I mostly went down to see who was raging at whom from time to time.

After a recent post of mine was sent down "as belonging there," I deleted my membership and have chosen to avoid it from now on.

I agree with this quote (although I would change the underlined "stupid libs" to "some members"):

Much like the Daily Show and Jon Leibowitz, it exists for stupid libs to act snarky to inflate their self-ego. It's not comedy, it's a communal fart-sniffing session where everyone is proud of their own stench.

However, I also feel that it has it's place in this Forum. It is a truly "Free Speech" section, allowing members the opportunity to vent their spleens to their hearts content and that can be a good thing we find missing in many other Forums.

Even as a recent target, while I don't agree with Mods coopting a thread and sending it down there simply because they want to make the OP a target for their personal attacks, all one has to do is state they will not participate (as I did) and move on.

After all, sticks and stones may break one's bones, but as I have stated in other Free Speech threads their words can only harm you if you let them. :coffeepap:

 

[Carjosse]

Don't like it, don't use it.

 

[Fishking]

What exactly does the basement do for the forum that is positive? For that matter, why can no one comment on what happens in the basement? If the basement was such a great thing then why would it need to be secret?

I imagine no one will bother answering these two questions or they will do so in some smart ass manner that is entirely unhelpful, but I feel the questions needs to be asked anyway.

It's kinda immature but I find that amusing and so do many others. Why are there comedy acts that operate off the premise of insults? So some people like it and if you don't like it then don't do it as you have to agree to the terms.

 

[Henrin]

It's kinda immature but I find that amusing and so do many others. Why are there comedy acts that operate off the premise of insults? So some people like it and if you don't like it then don't do it as you have to agree to the terms.

I can't comment on the actiities in the basement, but you should perhaps wonder down there and check some of the posts. Just so you know, it's not good fun in the basement.

 

[Henrin]

Don't like it, don't use it.

And how do I get not mentioned? Hmmm?

 

[Carjosse]

And how do I get not mentioned? Hmmm?

Just ignore it, you are getting mad because people are saying mean things about you on the internet. If you really don't want to get mentioned stop posting stuff that people will criticize you for in the basement for or just stop reacting to it.

 

[TheGoverness]

Don't like it, don't use it.

He can't use it even if he wanted to.

 

[matchlight]

I'm not sure why that forum exists either. I see several of the people who post there use some of the same gutter tactics in other forums and get away with it.

 

[Fishking]

Just ignore it, you are getting mad because people are saying mean things about you on the internet. If you really don't want to get mentioned stop posting stuff that people will criticize you for in the basement for or just stop reacting to it.

Lol...that ain't gonna happen on a political discussion board. I'd just stick with the "cuz teh internetz" point, though.

 

[Fishking]

I can't comment on the actiities in the basement, but you should perhaps wonder down there and check some of the posts. Just so you know, it's not good fun in the basement.

That's all a matter of perspective

 

[Henrin]

Just ignore it, you are getting mad because people are saying mean things about you on the internet. If you really don't want to get mentioned stop posting stuff that people will criticize you for in the basement for or just stop reacting to it.

So don't post my political opinions on a political board meant to post political opinions? Yeah, but no. How about people just stop thinking they can just freely insult other people.

 

[Henrin]

Lol...that ain't gonna happen on a political discussion board. I'd just stick with the "cuz teh internetz" point, though.

It being the internet doesn't change a damn thing.

 

[Carjosse]

So don't post my political opinions on a political board meant to post political opinions? Yeah, but no. How about people just stop thinking they can just freely insult other people.

You are free to do so but much like real life you do not have a right to be from criticism or ridicule for those views.

 

[Anagram]

Moderator's Warning:

The basement exists as a place to let people vent or otherwise say whatever they want in a less moderated environment so that debate up here remains more civil and better. This is not the place to litigate its existence.