Wide open topic. Take it where you want, but kindly don’t post things that somehow turn into some “what were we supposed to say when your topic was so vague blah blah blah” crap that makes me wish I’d never started posting in this forum.
Seriously. Free association: affairs. Discuss.
Seriously vague. Just sayng…
I prefer soirees.
I’m more into shindigs.
I don’t think every topic has to be directed. Why not just let people say what they want? If I limit it to “do you think people cheat because blah blah” then I miss out on a lot (potentially) of cool discussion. I think this forum could use a little more free range and a little less coffee shop topic du jour. Just sayin…
We do. You could have chosen any topic you wanted for this thread, and anyone who didn’t like that topic could start their own thread. Instead, you’ve picked no topic at all. It’s not even clear that by “affair”, you mean illicit romantic entanglements-- It could just as well be, for instance, the Iran-Contra Affair.
If you don’t care enough to talk about your own topic, why should anyone else?
How about a gala? Can we agree on a gala?
Good God. Can’t you people get out of your own way? Just reply. Don’t overthink it. Just say what the hell you want!
“my asshole father cheated on my mother”
“I’m the other woman”
“we aren’t genetically programmed to be monogamous”
“if she loved me she’d leave”
“no one knows what goes on behind closed doors”
Just say whatever. Don’t be so damn hung up and rigid.
Seriously. You have a mind. Expand it.
You know, I really prefer an old-fashioned house party. A bit of music for background, good people, beer in the fridge. Lets people focus on fun conversations rather than being respectable, IMHO.
I see that you just joined in March. Good rule of thumb: If you want people in any institution to change their rules to suit you, demonstrate that you understand and can apply the current norms first.
Only really good if there’s a barbeque going, and a nice fire either on a patio or in the yard. House parties with neither of those just never end up as fun.
I am a pyromaniac, so that might possibly have something to do with my opinions. I don’t think it’s likely, but just throwing it out there.
Also, hellboy? You’ve really not been here long enough to start just blanket calling people uptight and rigid. Individuals? Sure thing. Everyone? :dubious:
So what am I missing here: narcissistic and pretentious or dungeons and dragons?
I chose not to write that way for a few reasons:
Given your apologetics about your behaviour on arrival on this board, don’t you think you should tone down the criticism a bit? This place has a specific culture that has evolved over the years; if you want a successful thread, do take time to learn it rather than dissing it for not conforming to your expectations.
I’m going to close this thread, not because it’s against the rules in any way, but just because it’s gotten way off-topic already and you don’t seem to want to try to get it back on-topic with any specific questions; instead opting just to make snarky replies.
If you wish to open a topic about a specific subject, it’s much better to have an OP that addresses specific issues or has specific questions. “Free For All” OPs that have little content other than “Talk amongst yourselves!” would probably only garner the replies you’ve seen here or sink to the bottom without any replies at all.