# Does anyone here hang out on Television Without Pity? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 20, 2004, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977 "2004-04-20T04:51:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2004, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/41 "2004-04-25T23:44:00Z")
Actually, that was back when it was Mighty Big TV-but that was the reason I got banned at Hissyfit. It was during an argument, and I just said, “You know, that’s not really a mature way to make your point.” Or something. Then I was banned at MBTV for asking on the off-topic board if there was something wrong with HF, because I hadn’t yet realized I was banned. _shrugs_ It’s no big deal. Their rules are their rules. And it was years ago, so I really don’t care anymore. In fact, I’m kinda glad, as I wouldn’t have found SAAN if I hadn’t been banned. And yeah, I have been trying to post better. Sometimes I just start clicking and typing without thinking. Sorry 'bout that. :o ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/42 "2004-04-26T01:29:54Z")
Well, I just get the e-mail notifications that the recaps are up for the shows I am interested in, so I avoid the boards altogether. I did spend a couple of weeks reading through the Sports Night recaps during my lunch hour. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/43 "2004-04-26T01:37:19Z")
I was in a hurry when I responded earlier, and I didn’t see this: > [@hajario](#): > > It was obvious also that the regulars over there were getting annoyed with you. Knowing how quick to ban they are it was only a matter of time. Annoyed with me? I thought the place was just an eternal Pit; I didn’t realize people found me specifically objectionable. ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/44 "2004-04-26T02:24:37Z")
How do you pull up a posting history over there? ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/45 "2004-04-26T02:51:29Z")
> [@Rilchiam](#): > > **hajario** , I honestly don’t see how anything you named was a bannable offense. > > 1. I’m sorry I posted twice in a row; I forgot about the editing feature because it was new to me. But is that such a mortal sin? > > 2. I talked about the colors I like to wear as part of a discussion about a contestant’s choice of costume. It was relevant. > > 3. The song parody was in a thread \*\*consisting entirely \*\* of song parodies. Don’t apologize to me. I don’t give a crap. My entire TWP experience was reading the FAQ, the thread from last week’s Sopranos episode and looking at your posts. I take back #3, I didn’t catch that it was a separate thread. > [@](#): > > Annoyed with me? I thought the place was just an eternal Pit; I didn’t realize people found me specifically objectionable. Maybe. I only read your posts and few directly after them. It struck me that they found you irritating for some reason. I don’t think any one thing was specifically bannable but they didn’t like what they saw in your entire body of work. They don’t seem to wait around to see if someone will come around or whatever. :shrug: It’s really not that big of a deal. Their board, their rules and all. Haj ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/46 "2004-04-26T02:53:31Z")
> [@psychobunny](#): > > How do you pull up a posting history over there? You have to register. Once they accept your registration you can search. Haj ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/47 "2004-04-26T03:08:13Z")
**hajario** -I am registered there but when I pull up search it only lets me search the recaps and extras. ---
**Author:** ![KGS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/90ced4/32.png) [@KGS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KGS)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/48 "2004-04-26T03:48:56Z")
Banned from TWoP? Hell, I never got that far…I tried to register THREE TIMES and never got a confirmation email! Finally I gave up because a) I ran out of email addresses, b) used up all the usernames I wanted to use (all three of my attempts are still marked “pending”), and c) they took down The Mole forum, so what’s the freakin’ point… That’s crazy how they’ll ban you for double-posting. What if you do it by accident and don’t realize it, or can’t fix it because the server goes down?? Jesus, if the SDMB prohibited double-posting, we’d all be banned in a week. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/49 "2004-04-26T04:31:52Z")
> [@psychobunny](#): > > **hajario** -I am registered there but when I pull up search it only lets me search the recaps and extras. I’m not sure what is happening here. You don’t want to search the website, you want to do a search on the forums. I did a search for “Rilchiam” and found a post where someone mentioned her name. I then looked at that thread and found **Rilchiam** ’s post. Then I was able to access her info page and find all of her posts. Haj ---
**Author:** ![Second\_Star\_to\_the\_Right](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@Second\_Star\_to\_the\_Right](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Second_Star_to_the_Right)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/50 "2004-04-26T04:44:04Z")
> [@KGS](#): > > That’s crazy how they’ll ban you for double-posting. What if you do it by accident and don’t realize it, or can’t fix it because the server goes down?? Jesus, if the SDMB prohibited double-posting, we’d all be banned in a week. 😃 It’s not the accidental, server hiccup double posts that get you in hot water over there, it’s when people forget to say something and go back and make another post immediately after one they just made. They prefer you to edit your post and add any additional comments there and not post several times in a row. Just clarifying a bit. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![shy\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@shy\_guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shy_guy)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/51 "2004-04-26T05:50:42Z")
I’ve been registered at TWoP since about 2001 and I’ve only had minor problems (I got warned once for saying “umm…” which baffled me to no end until I read the faq). It might help that the only forums I post on now are the Buffy and Firefly ones (although last year at about this time I was all about the American Idol board). There is no doubt that the mods are Nazis, but I like it that way. It really cuts down on vapid posts on a forum that is extremely prone to them. And hey, there are entire boards and threads there dedicated to nothing but vapid posts, so there’s fun for the whole family. That the mods are always on you to keep on topic has led to some excellent threads and discussions that I’ve seen. ---
**Author:** ![AmericanMaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e480ec/32.png) [@AmericanMaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AmericanMaid)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/52 "2004-04-26T15:05:17Z")
I’ve been a TWoP member since around 2000 when I found their Buffy Boards. I’ve never been banned but I have been warned. The mod I communicated with was completely reasonable when I asked questions. I guess that varies amongst the mods. ---
**Author:** ![gkkk4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gkkk4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkkk4)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/53 "2004-04-26T15:58:53Z")
> [@tarragon918](#): > > And I do like the participants in the JoA forum there, 'cause I just love that show. 🙂 me too me too! (this is a post that probably would send my 20% warning level over the top to banned-hood @TWOP… 😃 ) ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/54 "2004-04-26T19:44:59Z")
I’ve just been looking over Tw/oP’s Message Board for _Showbiz Moms and Dads_ . . . I don’t want to start a Board War (can’t—I’m not registered and have never posted there) but, boy, do they have lousy, humorless Mods! Every time people get on a nice, mild and interesting hijack (the meaning of “conversation”), a bluenosed Mod will pop in and threaten “topic!” while peering over her spectacles and waving a ruler menacingly. Some of the best threads here have been _because_ they veered wildly and hilariously off-topic. ---
**Author:** ![gkkk4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gkkk4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkkk4)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977/55 "2004-04-26T19:56:50Z")
> [@Rilchiam](#): > > 1. I’m sorry I posted twice in a row; I forgot about the editing feature because it was new to me. But is that such a mortal sin? Apparently everything there is a mortal sin 😉 and apologies are rarely accepted. I’m way too lazy to read through board FAQ’s many times, I just try to be polite and follow other posters’ examples (20 lashes w/a wet noodle for me) - so I didn’t know about not signing a name to your posts, and my very first post I accidentally sent to a wrong place. The moderator I apologized to (privately) for that faux pas actually did graciously accept it and told me not to worry about it, someone else had taken care of it, but that someone else “warned” me, then sent me a nasty email about not signing, and huffily told me I’d been warned twice in two posts and I’d better watch myself. No more posts for me! But I do like the humor of some of the re-cappers. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-on-television-without-pity/240977.md?page=2)