Starting an SDMB thread is like writing a goddamn legal document!

[Atomic_Alex]

So, I’ve just spent about twenty minutes trying to set the scenario for what I initially thought might be a silly and fun thread. But after trying to think of all the possible diversions, side-questions, hypothetical fighting and loopholes that you just know SDMB members will come up and exploit I’ve given up in frustration and scrapped the whole thing.

I hope you’re proud of yourselves.

crosses arms and huffs

[Chefguy]

I’m pretty sure “God damned” would be more correct. Also, how do you cross your huffs?

[sevenwood]

Just do what I do. Don’t think before starting a new thread.

It saves a lot of time.

[Smeghead]

The problem’s not us; it’s you.

[Zeldar]

Reminds me of that old gag, “Just keep your goddamned wheelbarrow.”

[Little_Nemo]

@Disposable Hero

But after trying to think of all the possible diversions, side-questions, hypothetical fighting and loopholes that you just know SDMB members will come up and exploit I’ve given up in frustration and scrapped the whole thing.

But that’s the part where we’re having fun.

[elbows]

Tease.

[Hari_Seldon]

@Little_Nemo

But that’s the part where we’re having fun.

+1

[Kent_Clark]

I’m going to want a cite for this. Can you provide a link to the thread you never posted? If not, I have to call B.S.

[Muffin]

@Chefguy

Also, how do you cross your huffs?

[del]huffs[/del]

Use the del /del BB code.

[WordMan]

@Disposable Hero

So, I’ve just spent about twenty minutes trying to set the scenario for what I initially thought might be a silly and fun thread. But after trying to think of all the possible diversions, side-questions, hypothetical fighting and loopholes that you just know SDMB members will come up and exploit I’ve given up in frustration and scrapped the whole thing.

I hope you’re proud of yourselves.

crosses arms and huffs

You should PM Skald the Rhymer; he seems to suffer no such obstacles.

[Mr.Nylock]

If everyone tried that hard, this place might start get boring.

[El_Kabong]

@Disposable Hero

So, I’ve just spent about twenty minutes trying to set the scenario for what I initially thought might be a silly and fun thread. But after trying to think of all the possible diversions, side-questions, hypothetical fighting and loopholes that you just know SDMB members will come up and exploit I’ve given up in frustration and scrapped the whole thing.

I hope you’re proud of yourselves.

crosses arms and huffs

Well. actually I am rather proud of myself. Apparently the mere notion of my possibly replying caused you to rethink launching your thread. That’s some pretty serious power right there.

Also, whatever you do, don’t cross the huffs. That would be bad.

[Shagnasty]

@El_Kabong

Also, whatever you do, don’t cross the huffs. That would be bad.

That was a key plot point in Ghostbusters I think. Bill Murray warned ‘Never cross the huffs!!!’ but they didn’t listen and really bad things happened. You didn’t listen either and that is why you will always be a Disposable Hero rather than a reusable one.

[Cabin_Fever_1]

@sevenwood

Just do what I do. Don’t think before starting a new thread.

It saves a lot of time.

This.
Well - waitaminute…
I’ve not only done that when slightly/moderately/extremely inebriated, but actually started new threads where I spent more time on the Title than actual content.

However said, it has always been fun.
As Nike once proclaimed: Just Do It

[Nava]

… I’ve started a few threads and never included any references to documents having “vs.” in their names. Was that wrong?

[Amateur_Barbarian]

You guys all fell for it! Remember, “pics or it didn’t happen,” even if it didn’t happen.

[GrumpyBunny]

@Disposable Hero

crosses arms and huffs

Don’t cross the huffs. You wouldn’t like them when they’re crossed.

[Shodan]

No, no, no - first you huff, then you start the thread.

Trust me on this one.

Regards,
Shodan

[Atomic_Alex]

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This time Straightdope, you’ve gone too damn far! shakes fist