How pointless is too pointless?

About This Message Board
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Hey again everyone,
I’m a long-time lurker but still a newb at posting, and I really am trying not to step on anyone’s toes. Sorry if this thread seems whiny, I only desire to fit in well. Today I was a little “post-happy” and soon fell prey to the mighty mods. I dont mind attention, but that’s not quite what I have in mind.

My question is this: How pointless is too pointless? Over the years, I’ve seen threads on a similar level of inanity as my two, that are left alone. I’m not complaining, honest, but I’m confused as to what the “pointless threshold” is? Does it have to be something that appeals to a large group of people? I know that this forum is not my own personal toy, but sometimes I enjoy a bit of random nonsense.

So, what’s up doc?
Oh, and here are the links:
From this game

And this psychology diary
Best wishes,
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Yeah, those threads were about as pointless as a referee at a pro wrestling match.

Maybe you should consider the subject of any threads you’re thinking about starting and ask yourself if you’d feel OK using the same material as an ice breaker at a party.

If you’ve now applied this consideration to those two threads and still come up with a green light, then I’m guessing you probably don’t get invited to too many parties :smiley:

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I think when it borders on “post count padding” is when it starts getting a little too pointless.

Rather, if there isn’t any real discussion, some form of give and take or a game that requires more than eight to twelve brain cells to participate, it’s probably too pointless.

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It was two fingers, right? People usually hold up two fingers, the way they go for a non-face card when asked to choose one.

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I’m sure I saw something on BBC Megalab that it was 37 people usually picked.

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Gosh, we’d never get threads about pan-fried semen if people went around doing that! :smiley:

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Hey, don’t blame us if you aren’t going to the right parties.

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Um, actually the ref is anything but pointless in a pro wrestling match. He’s helping the workers any number of ways…getting heat on the heels, keeping track of the time, sometimes calling spots, whatever is needed. A real pro, like James Beard, can make two inexperienced guys look a lot better than they actually are.

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Okay then, as pointless as a

[ul]
[li]shaved porcupine[/li][li]bagful of marbles[/li][li]fire alarm in hell[/li][li]cunt on a nun[/li][/ul]

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But a bagful of mixed marbles and caltrops will have all the points you could ask for, and will slow both calvary and infantry on any paved surface.

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Otaluki, I bet you have a trebuchet in your backyard.

(Or want one, anyway.)

I like that.

Since this thread truly is pointless, it’s too pointless to live. So.