# The Thing I Hate About The Straight Dope Message Board **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 13, 2003, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499 "2003-06-13T03:34:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/61 "2003-06-13T13:00:57Z")
I’m gonna have to drop this class… ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/62 "2003-06-13T13:43:03Z")
From **jjimm** > [@](#): > > Was it not Voltaire who said “I may care not for the fact that you’re expressing the opinion that you or others may or may not agree or disagree with the proposition that people expressing opinions with which one disagrees should or should not be discouraged from expressing said views should be stifled or not, but I will defend to the death your right to express the view that these people should or should not be allowed to continue expressing the view or its opposite”? As I’m now basking in higher learnin and all, I feel I can answer your question. Yup. ---
**Author:** ![NutMagnet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ea5d25/32.png) [@NutMagnet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NutMagnet)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/63 "2003-06-13T13:43:37Z")
[monty python]I think that all right-thinking people in this country are sick and tired of being told that ordinary, decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not! But I’m sick and tired of being told that I am! [/monty python] ---
**Author:** ![cuauhtemoc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@cuauhtemoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cuauhtemoc)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/64 "2003-06-13T14:04:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lel \* > \*\*No flames for you. However, welcome back, **cuauhtemoc**! > > _:: puts on party hat, throws confetti for the return of **cuauhtemoc** , and does not care what anyone else thinks ::_ \*\* _:: Throws arms around **lel** and plants big kiss on her forehead ::_ 😉 > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Super Gnat_ > **Was this what you were trying to say in the OP? My sarcasm scannings were coming back inconclusive.** \* Yes, _Yes, A thousand times, YES!!!_ **neutron star** , I’m impressed. To you, and others who took the trouble to analyze the OP in such excruciating detail, all I can say is, I’m sorry. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by elf6c_ > \*\*If it was a parody, no. And you are supposted to post a frigging LINK with a parody thread. > > Plus, shouldn’t a parody thread be, umm, funny?\*\* Now that’s just not fair. I had a respectable whooshed to clued-in ratio, and I didn’t even break character until I had gotten over twenty replies. And now you’re attempting to exercise control over the content of my posts by requiring that I provide links? Stop infringing on my right to free speech, jerkoff! 😛 **jjimm** , I think I love you. In a gay way. ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/65 "2003-06-13T14:15:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by cuauhtemoc \* > \*\ ***jjimm** , I think I love you. In a gay way. \*\* As long as it’s not one of those icky man-on-man hetero things, I’m flattered. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/66 "2003-06-13T14:17:35Z")
We’ve secretely replaced the fine coffee this five star resturaunt usually serves with a mix of sand and ground up sea shells. Let’s get some reactions… ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/67 "2003-06-13T14:22:49Z")
restaurant I think I haven’t had my coffee yet someone replaced it with… oh yeah… but seriously, as a parody, if someone doesn’t know your “regular” style, how are we supposed to know it was parody? It actually read quite a bit more sane than some of the things I’ve seen posted here on The Dope. I just thought you were one of those stupid ass ninnies who get all riled up at their lack of being able to control others. Thanks for the exercise. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/68 "2003-06-13T14:35:21Z")
> [@](#): > > I just think **that** this community would be a lot better if we didn’t have to deal with certain beliefs **that** are obviously over-the-line crackpot paranoid lunacy, namely the delusion **that** the belief **that** the opinion **that** the expression of the idea **that** certain opinions should be suppressed needs to be restricted ought to be suppressed is something **that** people should be required to keep to themselves. It’s just not right. It’s a cancer **that’s** slowly draining the life out of this community, and it needs to stop. And… > [@](#): > > Look, I have no problem with people who question whether the belief **that** the opinion **that** calling for the banning of the expression of certain opinions should be restricted, **that’s** not the issue here. > > The thing **that** chaps my ass is people who want to restrict the rights of people who believe **that** those who hold the opinion **that** people who think **that** certain opinions should be banned need to keep their mouths shut from stating their opinions. People who think **that** need to shut the fuck up and let the decent, civilized people of this community have our discussions in peace. And yet again… > [@](#): > > How can anybody argue with **that**? You’re making it fairly easy. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/69 "2003-06-13T14:39:22Z")
Dammit, all that and I left off the smiley face. Here ya go… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![sir\_viks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@sir\_viks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sir_viks)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/70 "2003-06-13T14:58:00Z")
**cuauhtemoc** , you don’t want the truth because, deep down in places you don’t talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said “thank you” and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand at post. Either way, I don’t give a damn what you think you are entitled to. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/71 "2003-06-13T14:59:19Z")
> [@](#): > > _“I have no clue what you are talking about, but I will defend to the death your right to add pointless drive-by posts making references to pie, underpants, and Monty Python that add nothing to the discussion.” - Either Voltaire, or Voltron - I have trouble telling them apart._ Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![elf6c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@elf6c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elf6c)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/72 "2003-06-13T15:01:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by cuauhtemoc \* > \*\* > > Now that’s just not fair. I had a respectable whooshed to clued-in ratio, and I didn’t even break character until I had gotten over twenty replies. And now you’re attempting to exercise control over the content of my posts by requiring that I provide links? Stop infringing on my right to free speech, jerkoff! 😛 > > **jjimm** , I think I love you. In a gay way. \*\* Umm, _I_ am not requiring it. I am just a humble (usually) poster. [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=127729](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=127729) That being said, I am _not_ interpreting the rules or anything- as **Coldfire** said, that is a job for the real Mods. And more importantly, I am jealous of **jjimm**. . . Not that I swing that way, but the offer would have been nice. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![elf6c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@elf6c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elf6c)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/73 "2003-06-13T15:15:32Z")
> [@](#): > > Either Voltaire, or Voltron - I have trouble telling them apart. Voltron had the “blazing sword” which he used to cut apart evil “Robeasts” invented by the evil witch “Hagor”. Also he was much less with the quotable quotes then Voltaire. Then again that lazy quote making slacker hardly ever saved the Universe. Voltron: [http://us.imdb.com/Title?0086824](http://us.imdb.com/Title?0086824) Voltron quote: Keith: Ready to assemble! Activate interlocks! Dyna-therms connected. Infra-cells up; mega-thrusters are go! All: Let’s go voltron force! vs. Voltaire: [http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Voltaire/](http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Voltaire/) Voltaire quote: Voltaire: Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. * * * Its a common mistake, don’t worry about it. ---
**Author:** ![RedFury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ec9cab/32.png) [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/74 "2003-06-13T15:50:17Z")
Decoding update: I am saddened to report that the OP Deciphering Theory® I advocated in my prior post – to recap: odd numbered words in even numbered posts, square roots and Bible code software – failed to yield the anticipated result. I was stunned and more than a little bit disappointed by the flashing “does not compute” message I received on my screen after going through the rather lengthy computations – to say nothing of the smoke rising from my machine and the tears of frustration rolling down my cheeks. However, as luck would have it, while patting down my tears in front of the mirror, I noticed the reflection my monitor made on its surface…and by George, there it was! The answer to the mind-bending conundrum here posed! Say what you will about this **cuauhtemoc** character, but as I stared at his post on my mirror, I couldn’t help but feel that we’re in the presence of sheer genius. You see, the OP becomes quite clear if read in said fashion – although, I’ll note you’ll still need to tilt your head just so and have some background in Aramaic. As to what it actually says, well, I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise for the rest of you. But trust me, it is well worth the effort. All I’ll say is that my life will never be the same again and I have little doubt that it’ll have a similar impact on yours. Anyhow, you can all thank me later, as I am sorely lacking in sleep at the moment. And **cuauhtemoc**? I stand in awe. I simply can’t imagine what you’ll come up with next. ---
**Author:** ![NicePete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ee7513/32.png) [@NicePete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NicePete)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/75 "2003-06-13T15:53:26Z")
> [@](#): > > [monty python]I think that all right-thinking people in this country are sick and tired of being told that ordinary, decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not! But I’m sick and tired of being told that I am! [/monty python] Well, I think all wrong-thinking people are right. Liberal rubbish. ---
**Author:** ![Gorgon\_Heap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f475e1/32.png) [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/76 "2003-06-13T16:27:48Z")
> [@](#): > > Well, I think all wrong-thinking people are right. “That’s the kind of wooly-headed liberal thinking that leads to being eaten.” - Principal Snyder. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/77 "2003-06-13T20:04:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gorgon Heap \* > \*\*“That’s the kind of wooly-headed liberal thinking that leads to being eaten.” > > - Principal Snyder. \*\* Oh man that’s a GREAT line. I had forgotten it. You just made my otherwise boring afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/78 "2003-06-13T21:21:46Z")
“I think all wrong-thinking people are right!” Anybody want pie? Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/79 "2003-06-13T21:40:13Z")
Wait a minute! Liberal-thinking people are getting eaten?!! Hot damn, I think I’m finally in the right place!!! Where do I sign up? 😃 CJ ---
**Author:** ![KGS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/90ced4/32.png) [@KGS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KGS)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499/80 "2003-06-13T21:52:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RedFury \* > \*\*Decoding update: > > I am saddened to report that the OP Deciphering Theory® I advocated in my prior post – to recap: odd numbered words in even numbered posts, square roots and Bible code software – failed to yield the anticipated result. I was stunned and more than a little bit disappointed by the flashing “does not compute” message I received on my screen after going through the rather lengthy computations – to say nothing of the smoke rising from my machine and the tears of frustration rolling down my cheeks. \*\* You should have used “Matrix Theory” instead, dude. Hehe. Sorry, I’ll let that dog lie down now. 😉 But seriously, to the OP: It sure would help if you included links to whatever threads you were talking about. Especially for us paranoid types who’ve recently had our feet singed a bit recently by the wolves et al… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thing-i-hate-about-the-straight-dope-message-board/181499.md?page=5)