# THE PIT **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 12, 2000, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122 "2000-06-12T14:37:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@Nika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nika)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/1 "2000-06-12T14:37:06Z")
AAAHHHHHHH I was just in the PIT!! What am I doing?!?!! Tell me what is the appeal of that place is. ---
**Author:** ![Crunchy\_Frog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ebca7d/32.png) [@Crunchy\_Frog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crunchy_Frog)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/2 "2000-06-12T14:42:49Z")
That is one of life’s greatest mysteries, Nika. Teams of scientists are currently conducting studies. Actually, I think it’s just a place to vent your frustrations with other posters and with the board in general. Not recommended if you are in a happy mood. They will crush your spirit. ---
**Author:** ![ultress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7c8e57/32.png) [@ultress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultress)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/3 "2000-06-12T14:45:31Z")
I enjoy the pit. I send most of my time there. It’s the place where you get jolted around a little, get a few laughs, maybe get some perspectives. It’s only as bad as you let it be. ---
**Author:** ![Nika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@Nika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nika)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/4 "2000-06-12T14:46:07Z")
OR, you could really piss them off by just being too damn nice. Sorry, that is my sick sense of humour. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/5 "2000-06-12T15:01:35Z")
Nika, I would have thought (from what I read of your posts) that you would be able to Handle yourself!! this is what to do. If you get into a flame war, be able to back your claims up. thats PIT TIP no. 1 ---
**Author:** ![Nika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@Nika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nika)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/6 "2000-06-12T15:04:44Z")
I was curious I think. I answered one of Pizzle Boy’s anti Jesus things… ---
**Author:** ![tshirts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@tshirts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tshirts)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/7 "2000-06-12T19:04:42Z")
The key is to say your piece and walk away and not look who answers after you for 24 hours. Even if you ask questions. Come back at least 24 hours later, and it will all seem too stupid to care about. In 48 hours, the entire thread will be too stale to revive, and will have been forgotten by all involved. ---
**Author:** ![Nika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@Nika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nika)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/8 "2000-06-12T19:09:57Z")
People just forget about it huh? ---
**Author:** ![Moe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moe/32/2972_2.png) [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/9 "2000-06-12T19:48:08Z")
I’ve actually never been in the pit, (well maybe once or twice and only for a moment) but this thread has sparked a curious interest. I think I’ll go check it out. If I feel up to it, I’ll return with a full report. I probably won’t though. ---
**Author:** ![SoSueMe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SoSueMe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoSueMe)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/10 "2000-06-12T19:52:05Z")
You can’t stay away, can you? I saw your jesusfreak thread and you and pizzleboy both said the same thing over and over. No one gets converted on one session. That’s why the jesusfreaks come back. You can come back, too, but just wait for a new thread so it’s not all “'Tis!” “'Tisn’t!” “'Tis!” ---
**Author:** ![Nika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@Nika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nika)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/11 "2000-06-12T19:54:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\* > You can’t stay away, can you? I saw your jesusfreak thread and you and pizzleboy both said the same thing over and over. No one gets converted on one session. That’s why the jesusfreaks come back. You can come back, too, but just wait for a new thread so it’s not all “'Tis!” “'Tisn’t!” “'Tis!” > \*\* Point taken. I was just trying to make a point. ---
**Author:** ![Moe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moe/32/2972_2.png) [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/12 "2000-06-12T20:20:06Z")
Well I’ve been to the pit and learned that intelligent flames are preferred to substanceless profanity. Stay tuned for my next report when I sum up ideas on Jesus freaks. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/13 "2000-06-12T22:36:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\* > Well I’ve been to the pit and learned that intelligent flames are preferred to substanceless profanity. > \*\* Speak for yourself, fucking goat felcher 😃 ---
**Author:** ![HomeSlice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9d8465/32.png) [@HomeSlice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HomeSlice)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/14 "2000-06-13T02:55:45Z")
Whats wrong with feltching goats? Maybe I shouldnt post this…lets just hit the clear fields…SH!T, thats not clear fiel… ---
**Author:** ![Show\_Biz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@Show\_Biz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Show_Biz)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit/22122/15 "2000-06-13T03:43:15Z")
I was just over there, and the Pit seemed very tame. I answered these and didn’t notice any swearing, much less belching. But then I do tend to have a selective eye. ``` Dead Thread winky99 2 55 06-12-2000 08:30 PM by Show_Biz This board isn't a chat room, and I'm sorry you need to get laid Milossarian 12 130 06-12-2000 08:24 PM by Show_Biz Unflattering names for restaurants Krispy Original 34 492 06-12-2000 08:19 PM by Show_Biz So Sue Me, there ARE some old threads worth boosting. SoSueMe 1 196 06-12-2000 08:16 PM by Show_Biz ``` You know, the key just MIGHT BE that I seldom return right away. It does cool the blood.