# simple poll: Is ivan astikov full of sh\*t? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 9, 2010, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553 "2010-06-09T16:49:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Thing\_Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/101 "2010-06-10T17:30:24Z")
A is for Anti-Semitic Asswipe. ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/102 "2010-06-10T17:40:03Z")
> [@Smeghead](#): > > How will we do that, seeing as how you will have “backed away from the keyboard” per your promise? Did you see me mention anywhere how long I’d be doing it for? Look at you getting all giddy with anticipation for no reason at all. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/103 "2010-06-10T17:52:15Z")
The only thing I’m anticipating is you weaseling out of your promises. Right on schedule so far. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/104 "2010-06-10T17:57:00Z")
> [@Smeghead](#): > > The only thing I’m anticipating is you weaseling out of your promises. Right on schedule so far. That would tend to indicate much more of Troll than Idiot, but I contend that both are still viable alternatives. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/105 "2010-06-10T18:10:37Z")
> [@ivan\_astikov](#): > > Did you see me That’s pretty much what it all comes down to. ---
**Author:** ![Ogre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecb155/32.png) [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/106 "2010-06-10T18:31:00Z")
Who? ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/107 "2010-06-10T18:35:26Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > That’s pretty much what it all comes down to. But you can’t resist encouraging me, can you? There’s a name for posters like you. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/108 "2010-06-10T18:37:19Z")
> [@ivan\_astikov](#): > > But you can’t resist encouraging me, can you? There’s a name for posters like you. “Everyone”? ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/109 "2010-06-10T19:57:59Z")
E; I think he has lower standards of evidence than most and enjoys pushing the buttons of more…serious Dopers, shall we say. ---
**Author:** ![MTCicero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@MTCicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTCicero)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/110 "2010-06-10T20:00:14Z")
> [@Mr.Kobayashi](#): > > E; I think he has lower standards of evidence than most and enjoys pushing the buttons of more…serious Dopers, shall we say. In other words, he’s a bell end. ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/111 "2010-06-10T20:29:42Z")
> [@MTCicero](#): > > In other words, he’s a bell end. Is that another way of saying he’s a ding-a-ling? ---
**Author:** ![SecretaryofEvil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@SecretaryofEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SecretaryofEvil)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/112 "2010-06-10T21:28:21Z")
He’s a troll. If he actually gave a shit about his supposed UFOs he would try to argue for their existence in some way. He clearly just enjoys wasting people’s time and trading barbs with them. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/113 "2010-06-10T21:40:49Z")
A and E. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/114 "2010-06-10T21:42:33Z")
Put me down for an A with a little bit of E for full on douchebag, 'cus reading most of **ivan’s** posts makes me want to punch my cat. And no, I don’t mean that figuratively - I mean I actually want to [punch my 22 year old 3 pound cat.](http://www.flickr.com/photos/46780814@N05/4689312656/) ---
**Author:** ![Cyningablod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@Cyningablod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyningablod)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/115 "2010-06-10T21:59:26Z")
So where are we now on the count? I’m not really inclined to tally it. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/116 "2010-06-10T22:16:33Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > Put me down for an A with a little bit of E for full on douchebag, 'cus reading most of **ivan’s** posts makes me want to punch my cat. And no, I don’t mean that figuratively - I mean I actually want to [punch my 22 year old 3 pound cat.](http://www.flickr.com/photos/46780814@N05/4689312656/) You punch that cat and I’ll grab my neighbour’s dog and my neighbour’s neighbour’s dog, hop in my vehicle, drive across the country, and sick them on you. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/117 "2010-06-10T22:21:26Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > You punch that cat and I’ll grab my neighbour’s dog and my neighbour’s neighbour’s dog, hop in my vehicle, drive across the country, and sick them on you. FWIW, if I actually did punch him [my own dog](http://www.flickr.com/photos/46780814@N05/4295013599/in/photostream/) would kick my ass, so I think he’s safe for now. I just _FEEL_ like it is all I’m sayin… ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/118 "2010-06-10T22:51:55Z")
Reading most of ivan’s posts makes me want to punch an alien, if I could find one. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/119 "2010-06-10T22:51:58Z")
> [@Cyningablod](#): > > So where are we now on the count? I’m not really inclined to tally it. It doesn’t matter, because it’s biased, and it’s not 50, and if it is, then the poll is invalid, and even if it’s valid, he’s not going to actually leave, because he never said he would, and if you thought that’s what he said, then he really meant that he’d take ten minutes off. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553/120 "2010-06-10T23:00:05Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > I just _FEEL_ like it is all I’m sayin… Don’t let **Muffin** make you feel bad, your feelings are perfectly normal. Just looking at that photo makes me want to punch your cat so bad I can taste it. I mean, just look at him, sitting there with his paws out in front of him like he owns the place. _You think you’re better than me, cat?? Fuck you!!_ :mad: **ivan** , on the other hand, is simply a treasure. I vote whichever option makes him the happiest, because I love him so. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-is-ivan-astikov-full-of-sh-t/542553.md?page=7)