# Octopus is having a meltdown... **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 28, 2018, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098 "2018-09-28T08:26:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/141 "2018-09-30T07:08:03Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > Any comments for the OP and his crew? I have a crew, now? Yaar, let’s head for the Main, mateys! And tonight, we feasts on _pulpo_ ! ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/142 "2018-09-30T08:05:23Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > More than a third of his threads are locked. Quite the accomplishment for such a special snowflake whose carefully thought out points keep dribbling away. No, man, you don’t understand. It’s not his fault. Those threads were all locked because of … _THEM_! ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/143 "2018-09-30T13:44:24Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > Discussing the implications of a rule change or a proposal is not trolling. Trolling is posting here to generate snark elsewhere. If I wasn’t the convenient target of the day someone else would be. It just happens that I don’t think bigotry is acceptable in order to fight bigotry. You all do. Well, when white males start playing the identity politics game you might reconsider. Is that what you were doing in the thread in which women discussed their experiences which unwanted groping and you came in to make a joke? [https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=806924&highlight=Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=806924&highlight=Octopus) ---
**Author:** ![SteveG1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@SteveG1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SteveG1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/144 "2018-09-30T13:51:44Z")
> [@septimus](#): > > How would I have known that? Where are you thinking of moving, and Why? How soon??? [https://pics.me.me/well-bye-28028501.png](https://pics.me.me/well-bye-28028501.png) ---
**Author:** ![SteveG1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@SteveG1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SteveG1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/145 "2018-09-30T13:55:50Z")
> [@Drunky\_Smurf](#): > > The meltdown is hilarious. It sure is. And it’s self inflicted. That’s the best type. ---
**Author:** ![SteveG1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@SteveG1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SteveG1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/146 "2018-09-30T13:57:13Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > No, man, you don’t understand. It’s not his fault. Those threads were all locked because of … _THEM_! [https://resizing.flixster.com/g7o7i2jMdYETR69XIghxCqx0vHM=/300x300/v1.bjsxODcyNDI7ajsxNzgyMjsxMjAwOzU0ODs2ODM](https://resizing.flixster.com/g7o7i2jMdYETR69XIghxCqx0vHM=/300x300/v1.bjsxODcyNDI7ajsxNzgyMjsxMjAwOzU0ODs2ODM) ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/147 "2018-09-30T15:26:05Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > Is that what you were doing in the thread in which women discussed their experiences which unwanted groping and you came in to make a joke? > > [https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=806924&highlight=Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=806924&highlight=Octopus) Well, this [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky3woajniZI](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky3woajniZI) animation combined with the story struck me as perverse combined with an absurd visual. I’m not ashamed that that animation struck me as funny. I expressed sympathy. What I didn’t do is post precisely in the echo chamber’s approved method. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/148 "2018-09-30T15:29:57Z")
> [@SteveG1](#): > > It sure is. And it’s self inflicted. That’s the best type. I’m so melted. :rolleyes: Any evidence of that? Oh wait you have me an ignore because you are so fragile that reading opinions you disagree with causes you genuine emotional distress. I just hope you have an outlet for your rage that doesn’t involve other living things. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/149 "2018-09-30T15:36:40Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > I’m so melted. :rolleyes: > > Any evidence of that? Oh wait you have me an ignore because you are so fragile that reading opinions you disagree with causes you genuine emotional distress. I just hope you have an outlet for your rage that doesn’t involve other living things. That’s tellin’ 'im, octo! ---
**Author:** ![JimNightshade](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jimnightshade/32/3354_2.png) [@JimNightshade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimNightshade)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/150 "2018-09-30T16:50:58Z")
Ehm no. I am Octo, and so is my wife. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/151 "2018-10-02T05:07:20Z")
Well, \*someone \*is [[URL=“https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=21242670#post21242670”]having regrets](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21242670&postcount=1)… ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/152 "2018-10-02T05:09:30Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > Well, \*someone \*is [[URL=“https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=21242670#post21242670”]having regrets](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21242670&postcount=1)… Are you trolling? ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/153 "2018-10-02T05:16:27Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > Are you trolling? No, I’m _snarking_. Learn the difference. \*Trolling \*would be oh, I don’t know, something like whatabouting in misogyny threads. ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/154 "2018-10-02T05:16:47Z")
**Octopus** : Just a tip. IMHO, your posts have trended comical over the past month are so. Unintentional self-parody. I’m wondering whether the cute avatar is having an effect. I’m guessing it is. Just FYI. Advice: #1 Don’t take my advice seriously - what the hell do I know? #2: I’d loosen up a little, tone down the butthurt, and try to have a sense of humor. Post less, read more. ---
**Author:** ![Reindeer\_Flotilla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reindeer_flotilla/32/3024_2.png) [@Reindeer\_Flotilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reindeer_Flotilla)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/155 "2018-10-02T06:21:22Z")
What I feel is going on is following sanctions rightfully given to \*\*Octopus \*\*, he’s flaunting every SDMB rule he knows about. Things like trolling every forum, trying to start board wars _in ATMB_, etc. to ramp up his efforts to push the boundaries. All in the effort to go out in a blaze of glory and/or seek martyrdom for a desperate grasp of self worth. The beautiful thing about this is that quite obviously the moderators are having none of it and allowing him to thrash impotently to the amusement of us all. And kudos to **Drunky Smurf** for calling it early and correctly. ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/156 "2018-10-02T06:29:45Z")
> [@Reindeer\_Flotilla](#): > > What I feel is going on is following sanctions rightfully given to \*\*Octopus \*\*, he’s flaunting every SDMB rule he knows about. Things like trolling every forum, trying to start board wars _in ATMB_, etc. to ramp up his efforts to push the boundaries. All in the effort to go out in a blaze of glory and/or seek martyrdom for a desperate grasp of self worth. The beautiful thing about this is that quite obviously the moderators are having none of it and allowing him to thrash impotently to the amusement of us all. > > And kudos to **Drunky Smurf** for calling it early and correctly. Who are you and what are you talking about? Participating in a message board, by posting words, is now thrashing impotently? And martyrdom in what sense? Being banned and then holding a news conference about the meanies at SDMB? And what you say makes no sense. None. How is it that I have literally 0 warnings. Zero. 0. 0.00000000. if I have been flaunting every SDMB rule I know about? :dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious: My responding to trolls is not a rule violation. It might not be productive but it’s against no rules. ---
**Author:** ![Reindeer\_Flotilla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reindeer_flotilla/32/3024_2.png) [@Reindeer\_Flotilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reindeer_Flotilla)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/157 "2018-10-02T07:02:47Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > Who are you and what are you talking about? > > Participating in a message board, by posting words, is now thrashing impotently? And martyrdom in what sense? Being banned and then holding a news conference about the meanies at SDMB? And what you say makes no sense. None. How is it that I have literally 0 warnings. Zero. 0. 0.00000000. if I have been flaunting every SDMB rule I know about? :dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious::dubious: > > My responding to trolls is not a rule violation. It might not be productive but it’s against no rules. Let’s see - every reply trolly, every question inane, and every statement factually incorrect for the express purpose of generating a reply. 2.00000000/10. Would not play again. How about a nice game of chess? ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/158 "2018-10-02T07:06:56Z")
> [@Reindeer\_Flotilla](#): > > Let’s see - every reply trolly, every question inane, and every statement factually incorrect for the express purpose of generating a reply. 2.00000000/10. Would not play again. > > How about a nice game of chess? Chess? I’d probably get beat and beat badly. ☹ I need a game with dice or something. ---
**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:** [October 2, 2018, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/159 "2018-10-02T07:09:04Z")
> [@Reindeer\_Flotilla](#): > > What I feel is going on is following sanctions rightfully given to \*\*Octopus \*\*, he’s flaunting every SDMB rule he knows about. Things like trolling every forum, trying to start board wars _in ATMB_, etc. to ramp up his efforts to push the boundaries. All in the effort to go out in a blaze of glory and/or seek martyrdom for a desperate grasp of self worth. The beautiful thing about this is that quite obviously the moderators are having none of it and allowing him to thrash impotently to the amusement of us all. > > And kudos to **Drunky Smurf** for calling it early and correctly. That twerp, o, has been trying to do that for ages. The odd thing is, once he picks a target–and there’s never any rhyme or reason for choosing that target–he never backs down, no matter how stupid it shows him to be. He’s the message board equivalent of trump. ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098/160 "2018-10-02T07:16:35Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > That twerp, o, has been trying to do that for ages. The odd thing is, once he picks a target–and there’s never any rhyme or reason for choosing that target–he never backs down, no matter how stupid it shows him to be. He’s the message board equivalent of trump. That’s pure nonsense. I was pitted and piled on long before I said a cross word to anyone. I don’t even hold a grudge. What I don’t like is people lying about me. I don’t like people lying about my point of view. And I really don’t like how effective those tactics are at shaping perceptions. It’s despicable how you and others who employ these tactics are. You are pretentious, dishonest, hypocrites. And in spite of all that, I still engage more civilly and with a greater deference to the rules than the trolls that pester me. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098.md?page=9)