# Posts linked to Pit Threads

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**Created:** [July 14, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posts-linked-to-pit-threads/915314 "2020-07-14T14:46:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/codinghorror/32/4242_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/codinghorror)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posts-linked-to-pit-threads/915314/25 "2021-06-28T21:00:46Z")

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> [@Why is the SDMB membership declining, and what's the best way to add younger members?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-sdmb-membership-declining-and-whats-the-best-way-to-add-younger-members/944208/426):
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> The BBQ pit is vile and awful. It should be called the Cess Pit. I never visit but just the smell puts me off. Someone upthread said it contaminates the reputation of the other forums the way that some of the seedier subreddits put people off Reddit even if they never visit those subreddits. It pollutes everything.

> [@Northern\_Piper](#):
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> Far better to have _cough_ other boards _cough_ for vileness.

This is correct. The idea that having “just a little” toxic waste nearby is OK? You’ll still suffer the same consequences. Don’t just toss a tarp over it. Bury it deep, deep underground at a remote location!

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