# Entire cohort of refugees joins SDMB **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [December 9, 2014, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745 "2014-12-09T08:17:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/61 "2014-12-10T00:18:31Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > Think of it more like assimilation. It’s a salad bowl, not a melting pot. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/62 "2014-12-10T00:28:07Z")
> [@engineer\_comp\_geek](#): > > Marley is off writing his book. He forgot to tell us where the big red ban button is before he left. I was playing EVE Online when someone shut off the servers :smack: They ragged on him no end for that. SO I guess it is better than our [Winter of Missed Content](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=327773). 😃 ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/63 "2014-12-10T00:37:21Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > And have you seen one of their meals? Who eats that kind of stuff??? Whenever they are cooking in CS, I can smell it all the way over the Elections forum. > > Not to mention those crazy hats the men wear… And they breed like rabbits! I did not know the shopping channel thread had been started by a coterie of semi-pro snarkers. I must go read it now. ---
**Author:** ![Giles](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giles/32/60_2.png) [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/64 "2014-12-10T00:55:49Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > It’s a salad bowl, not a melting pot. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet, not a five-star restaurant. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/65 "2014-12-10T01:54:31Z")
> [@OneCentStamp](#): > > I think it would be a nice idea to give the newcomers some sample thread starting topics for testing the waters. Perhaps: > > - Cats: indoors or outdoors? To declaw or not to declaw? > - Why do black people \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_? > - How much do you tip at a restaurant? (Answers from non-tipping cultures welcome!) I suggested they invite **Der Trihs** and **Shodan** for a friendly chat about politics and religion. Y’know, just for funsies. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/66 "2014-12-10T04:57:32Z")
> [@aruvqan](#): > > Who’s week is it to keep the goat and squid? Yours. Damnit, **Qadgop**! ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Panda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee7513/32.png) [@Darth\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Panda)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/67 "2014-12-10T08:35:20Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > It’s a salad bowl, not a melting pot. I think OP was suggesting that a mod should have wandered in to toss the salad. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/68 "2014-12-10T08:47:52Z")
> [@OneCentStamp](#): > > I think it would be a nice idea to give the newcomers some sample thread starting topics for testing the waters. Perhaps: > > - Cats: indoors or outdoors? To declaw or not to declaw? > - Why do black people \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_? > - How much do you tip at a restaurant? (Answers from non-tipping cultures welcome!) - Cyclists: noble eco-warriors, or smug speedbumps? ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/69 "2014-12-10T13:18:52Z")
> [@FXMastermind](#): > > Donut Come Around Here No More (I was resisting the urge but) Wasn’t that one actually Richard Petty? ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/70 "2014-12-10T15:54:45Z")
I’m worried they’ll take away jobs from us. Or will they work the jobs none of the rest of us want? ---
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/71 "2014-12-10T16:40:48Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > I’m worried they’ll take away jobs from us. Or will they work the jobs none of the rest of us want? Is someone offering to be Great Debates Moderator? ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/72 "2014-12-10T16:48:29Z")
> [@tomndebb](#): > > Is someone offering to be Great Debates Moderator? Be careful what you ask for. ---
**Author:** ![lost4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@lost4life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost4life)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/73 "2014-12-10T16:54:22Z")
I’m lost. What is this Shopping Channel Forum? Is it anything like Stormfront? ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Nylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/77aa72/32.png) [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/74 "2014-12-10T17:00:01Z")
I’m afraid to visit the shopping channel snark thread - I might end up maxing out my credit card on cubic zirconium. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/75 "2014-12-10T19:17:03Z")
> [@lost4life](#): > > I’m lost. What is this Shopping Channel Forum? Is it anything like Stormfront? Imagine Stormfront and the mommy boards had a baby, dressed it in clothes from Free Republic, and bought it a TimeCube for Christmas. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FXMastermind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fxmastermind/32/7289_2.png) [@FXMastermind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FXMastermind)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2014, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/76 "2014-12-10T19:19:20Z")
[http://forums.previously.tv/topic/2021-shopping-channel-shows/page-364](http://forums.previously.tv/topic/2021-shopping-channel-shows/page-364) ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2014, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/77 "2014-12-11T00:13:43Z")
Actually, most the new rules posted at the top of the above-linked page don’t seem all that different from some of the rules around here, except for their apparent super-strict no-tolerance policies. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/78 "2014-12-11T00:19:57Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > I’m worried they’ll take away jobs from us. Or will they work the jobs none of the rest of us want? I suggest they don’t get full voting rights for at least 6 months. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Nylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/77aa72/32.png) [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2014, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/79 "2014-12-11T00:21:35Z")
> [@Senegoid](#): > > Actually, most the new rules posted at the top of the above-linked page don’t seem all that different from some of the rules around here, except for their apparent super-strict no-tolerance policies. Here you’re not allowed to be a jerk, there you can’t be a dick. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745/80 "2014-12-11T00:22:42Z")
> [@Senegoid](#): > > Actually, most the new rules posted at the top of the above-linked page don’t seem all that different from some of the rules around here, except for their apparent super-strict no-tolerance policies. The 2 rules that most people are having problems with are: 1. If a host from one of the shopping channels posts something on their FB page, it is not to be discussed. 2. Once a host leaves the show, they are not to be discussed at all. Also, posts can be poofed with no reason given, and several people have been banned for simply “liking” a rule-breaking post. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entire-cohort-of-refugees-joins-sdmb/706745.md?page=5)