# Moderators: I demand that the U.N. be given a greater role in the Pit. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 18, 2003, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163 "2003-10-18T05:20:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satisfying_Andy_Licious)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/1 "2003-10-18T05:20:30Z")
It is time to prove the legitimacy of this forum by allowing the United Nations to have a larger presence here. So far, the group running the Pit is made up entirely of people selected by the Chicago Reader – a group the does not reflect the true nature or represent the true goals of people who post here. If we can get a larger U.N. presence in the Pit, it will speed the transition of power to the people who actually post here. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Amazing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@Captain\_Amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Amazing)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/2 "2003-10-18T05:35:39Z")
I have the feeling this resolution is going to be vetoed… ---
**Author:** ![fushj00mang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fushj00mang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fushj00mang)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/3 "2003-10-18T06:21:55Z")
The UN has nothing to do with the Pit. Since when does the national security of The Pit depend on the UN-SC or its members? Never! It is offensive to think that the UN-SC and some of its member nations _cough France, cough the Russian Federation, cough China_ care enough about their own people, let alone us, the Pit Dwellers, to matter. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/4 "2003-10-18T06:23:26Z")
I think we pitizens are due a link before we render a vote on this matter. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/5 "2003-10-18T06:30:09Z")
The representative of the island nation of Twentyador most emphatically takes umbrage at this suggestion! ---
**Author:** ![Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satisfying_Andy_Licious)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/6 "2003-10-18T06:30:33Z")
What? There’s opposition to this idea? Okay then, never mind. ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/7 "2003-10-18T06:33:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by fushj00mang \* > \*\*The UN has nothing to do with the Pit. Since when does the national security of The Pit depend on the UN-SC or its members? Never! It is offensive to think that the UN-SC and some of its member nations _cough France, cough the Russian Federation, cough China_ care enough about their own people, let alone us, the Pit Dwellers, to matter. \*\* I concur. The only reasonable solution is for the General Questions forum to take unilateral action against the Barbecue Pit. I possess some vague rumors… er, I mean _absolute proof_ that the leaders of the Barbecue Pit possess weapons of mass hyperbole. The Barbecue Pit is an immenent threat to neighboring forums and to it’s own denizens. Only immediate action by General Questions forces can contain this menace. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/8 "2003-10-18T06:38:40Z")
The existence of the BBQ Pit, good sir **A Monkey With a Gun** , keeps its northern neighbors safe by deflecting excess heat from those fora and into this one. Unless you cite proof of this imminent threat, I must demand, on behalf of the pitizens, a retraction of this foul and false statement. ---
**Author:** ![Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satisfying_Andy_Licious)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/9 "2003-10-18T06:38:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by A Monkey With a Gun \* > \*\*I concur. The only reasonable solution is for the General Questions forum to take unilateral action against the Barbecue Pit. I possess some vague rumors… er, I mean _absolute proof_ that the leaders of the Barbecue Pit possess weapons of mass hyperbole. The Barbecue Pit is an immenent threat to neighboring forums and to it’s own denizens. Only immediate action by General Questions forces can contain this menace. \*\* You know, you used the words “immediate action.” Are you sure you know how this works? ---
**Author:** ![Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satisfying_Andy_Licious)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/10 "2003-10-18T06:41:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Shoshana \* > \*\*The representative of the island nation of Twentyador most emphatically takes umbrage at this suggestion! \*\* Hah. Twentyador is so small that when they take umbrage, they have no room to put it. Hey, don’t translate that part for them. I’m just joking around. I move that we send a strongly worded letter to Twentyador taking umbrage at their umbrage. All in favor … ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/11 "2003-10-18T06:49:19Z")
I’d like to point out that Twentyador is the second nation named for its latitude (after “Ecuador,” which proved elusive in Trivial Pursuit). Technically, the state is known as Twentynorthador, and is the only nation named for both its latitude \*and]/i] longitude. It is governed by brothers Jean-Claude and Jean-Paul Beche-de-Mer, who bought it from Princess Marietta of Portugal for a handful of pretty beads, and rule from the Big Hammock of State, where there is room for at least 20 kilos of umbrage before one brother has to get up and put it on the Driveway. Oh, the stories I could tell! Perhaps another time. We of Twentyador are not linear thinkers like you Western vermin–er, gentlemen. ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/12 "2003-10-18T07:06:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by iampunha \* > \*\*The existence of the BBQ Pit, good sir **A Monkey With a Gun** , keeps its northern neighbors safe by deflecting excess heat from those fora and into this one. Unless you cite proof of this imminent threat, I must demand, on behalf of the pitizens, a retraction of this foul and false statement. \*\* I can assure you that the upmost care will be taken to secure the heat deflection resources of the barbecue pit. We have already assembled a team of cronies… I mean _impartial experts_ to manage these resources once the forum has been secured. As well as threatening their neighbors, madmen such as Generalisismo Arnold Winkelreid have used unlawfully developed hyperbole to put a stranglehold on the heat deflection industry. We must not allow an evil regime to destabalize the region. Absolute, verifiable, indisputable evidence will be provided after the forum is secured. Security concerns prevent us from sharing this information with the suckers… I mean public at this time. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/13 "2003-10-18T07:25:37Z")
Such evidence is required before the cooperation of the pitizens, without which you will be, at best, at a serious disadvantage, and at worst up shit creek without a paddle or a roll of toilet paper, becomes available. Should you decide to take pre-emptive measures I can only assure you that the full efforts of the pitizens to secure their holdings and interests will be observed by all. ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/14 "2003-10-18T07:35:31Z")
Nonsense. The pitizens desire liberty above all and will welcome us with open arms. They have suffered too long under the tyranny of Ayatollah Corrado. The General Questions forces are their liberators and will be met with kissess, ticker tape parades, and Dairy Queen coupon books. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/15 "2003-10-18T07:47:00Z")
: bangs shoe on table angrily : **I VILL BURY YOU!** ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/16 "2003-10-18T07:52:58Z")
Ayatollah Corrado has been AWOL (with noted exceptions) for some time now. In his absence, **Lynn Bodoni** and **Coldfire** have been more than capable in their duties. You will discover for yourself what the pitizens desire should you attempt to alter their lifestyles. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/17 "2003-10-18T07:55:08Z")
Speaking for the stock exchange, I think we should suck their brains out with a straw, sell the widows and orphans and go into South American zinc. ---
**Author:** ![Weird\_With\_Words](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/weird_with_words/32/385_2.png) [@Weird\_With\_Words](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weird_With_Words)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/18 "2003-10-18T07:56:39Z")
: bangs shoe on table angrily : **Take my country seriously!** ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/19 "2003-10-18T12:10:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by friedo \* > \*\*: bangs shoe on table angrily : > > **I VILL BURY YOU!** \*\* _Someone_ needs a trip to Disneyland. That’s all I’m sayin’. ---
**Author:** ![Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satisfying_Andy_Licious)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2003, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163/20 "2003-10-18T16:48:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by iampunha \* > \*\*Ayatollah Corrado has been AWOL (with noted exceptions) for some time now. In his absence, **Lynn Bodoni** and **Coldfire** have been more than capable in their duties. > > You will discover for yourself what the pitizens desire should you attempt to alter their lifestyles. \*\* The pitizens, like good people everywhere, desire to be able to control their own destinies and live their own lives. If we stand aside and allow a ruthless clan to continue its oppressive regime, then the Pit has become nothing more than a great debating society. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-i-demand-that-the-u-n-be-given-a-greater-role-in-the-pit/208163.md?page=2)