# I pit OpalCat - but my heart's not really in it. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [December 12, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872 "2011-12-12T03:17:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/221 "2011-12-15T04:21:54Z")
> [@FuriousGeorge](#): > > There’s an Opal thread about off-board drama? Try as I might, I can’t find it. Are you sure about this? > **[Citizen Kane clapping - Full screen](https://gifbin.com/f/982166)** > > Gif Bin is your daily source for funny gifs ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/222 "2011-12-15T04:24:03Z")
> [@FuriousGeorge](#): > > There’s an Opal thread about off-board drama? Try as I might, I can’t find it. Are you sure about this? > [@Garfield226](#): > > So is bringing off-board drama here. [Moderating] If you two want to continue being butthurt over that issue, there’s an ATMB thread where you can discuss it. I’m pretty sure you’re aware of it, 'cause you’re both currently active in it. Take your complaints about the moderation over there, and leave them out of this thread. [/Moderating] ---
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/223 "2011-12-15T04:25:13Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > [Moderating] > If you two want to continue being butthurt over that issue, there’s an ATMB thread where you can discuss it. I’m pretty sure you’re aware of it, 'cause you’re both currently active in it. Take your complaints about the moderation over there, and leave them out of this thread. > [/Moderating] But not **Twickster** , right? ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/224 "2011-12-15T04:35:07Z")
> [@Garfield226](#): > > But not **Twickster** , right? [Moderating] What part of “Take it to ATMB” did you not get the first time around? [/Moderating] ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/225 "2011-12-15T05:16:25Z")
This thing has gone well beyond what I originally intended. It’s five pages. That’s enough. I’m going to ask the mods to lock it. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/226 "2011-12-15T05:22:42Z")
> [@Garfield226](#): > > [Citizen Kane clapping - Full screen | Best Funny Gifs And Animated Gifs Updated Daily](http://www.gifbin.com/f/982166) Given the {recent} behavior of the pitee and that a number of posters access these boards from work, perhaps you could post if this link is actually safe for work? ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/227 "2011-12-15T05:24:21Z")
It is. And why on earth would you ask for this to be locked? This thread is a living witness to an epic meltdown (I hope). This thing must live forever. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/228 "2011-12-15T05:24:33Z")
Objectively, I feel like I (and many others) should be more grossed out, horrified, and indignant from the certain knowledge that Opal’s BM’s are normally “the consistency of peanut butter”, than her offense over my rather innocent offering of a recipe for Buckeyes. Just sayin… ---
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/229 "2011-12-15T05:25:22Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > Given the {recent} behavior of the pitee and that a number of posters access these boards from work, perhaps you could post if this link is actually safe for work? Sorry – yes, it’s SFW (though I can’t vouch for the rest of the site…I found that link as the result of a Google search). ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/230 "2011-12-15T05:28:10Z")
> [@ladyfoxfyre](#): > > It is. > > And why on earth would you ask for this to be locked? This thread is a living witness to an epic meltdown (I hope). This thing must live forever. Schadenfreude doesn’t suit you, **lady**. ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/231 "2011-12-15T05:29:42Z")
> [@A Monkey With a Gun](#): > > This thing has gone well beyond what I originally intended. It’s five pages. That’s enough. I’m going to ask the mods to lock it. Why wouldn’t it surprise me if they honor that request in this case? ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/232 "2011-12-15T05:32:19Z")
> [@A Monkey With a Gun](#): > > Schadenfreude doesn’t suit you, **lady**. Live by the sword, die by the sword. ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/233 "2011-12-15T05:37:29Z")
> [@PlainJain](#): > > Why wouldn’t it surprise me if they honor that request in this case? A “conspiracy theory”?! Fucking really? I’m done pitting her. _You_ are welcome to, however. ---
**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/234 "2011-12-15T05:46:09Z")
I know this is the Pit, but…this is just _mean._ ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/235 "2011-12-15T05:47:23Z")
Screw it. I’ve reconsidered. Let’s leave this one open. There is already another locked thread in the pit about Opal, so I fear if this one closes we will get multiple threads. I’m done pitting her, because all I wanted to take her to task for was freaking out in one thread, but y’all can knock yourselves out. Know that I am not defending her, I’m just tired of listening to y’all beating the dead horse. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/236 "2011-12-15T05:56:43Z")
Personally, I got nothing against her… I don’t mind her posts and I am not pitting her, just a bit of funny TMI. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/237 "2011-12-15T07:31:36Z")
Who is this \*\*Opal \*\*you folks are complaining about? 😕 I have to admit, other than the completely annoying and tired “Hi Opal” bullshit that pops up occasionally, I have never had the misfortune of stumbling onto one of her threads. After reading this, I can’t believe my good fortune! Maybe I just stay out of the right forums, or maybe I’ve only skimmed her posts, completely missing the joy she’s brought the board since 1999. I happened to click on a few links in this thread and a couple of others just to see what folks were talking about. I’ve missed alot, and yet so little. I think I’ll slip back into my fortress of ignorance and solitude\* now. 🆒 - you can have your very own fortress of ignorance and solitude for the low low price of $19.95, plus shipping and processing. ---
**Author:** ![Kolga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/238 "2011-12-15T07:50:58Z")
I can’t thank enough the people who feel moved to post “Opal who?” or “I never noticed her” in this Pit thread. You really provide a refreshing perspective to the issue. ---
**Author:** ![Amber\_in\_Treasury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@Amber\_in\_Treasury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amber_in_Treasury)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/239 "2011-12-15T08:20:54Z")
> [@devilsknew](#): > > Objectively, I feel like I (and many others) should be more grossed out, horrified, and indignant from the certain knowledge that **Opal’s BM’s are normally “the consistency of peanut butter”,** than her offense over my rather innocent offering of a recipe for Buckeyes. > > Just sayin… …hmmmmmm peanut butter balls! What are they called again? ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2011, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872/240 "2011-12-15T08:24:12Z")
> [@Kolga](#): > > I can’t thank enough the people who feel moved to post “Opal who?” or “I never noticed her” in this Pit thread. You really provide a refreshing perspective to the issue. Actually, it was meant to show you that there can be other ways to deal with her. Healthier ways. I wasn’t trying to be a prick. I actually found myself thanking Tim Tebow for not stumbling on her works until now. I don’t have a problem with you pitting her, and from the small amount of stuff I read this evening I certainly understand it. But is there any reason that you can’t make your life easier by 1. ignoring ANY thread started by her and 2. putting her on ignore, so posts disappear? As to the second suggestion, I honestly don’t think you will miss anything of importance, and threadshitting wlll be impossible for her because you won’t see a damn thing she posts. I was amazed at the comments posted in her “I’ve changed” or “I’m a new person” thread, not to mention her own posts. Good grief, what a mess. But you don’t need to rehash all that, do you? Or do you? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872.md?page=11) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-opalcat-but-my-hearts-not-really-in-it/605872.md?page=13)