Surely it just boils down to reading what you want to read. I have read some of the sex threads and had a wee giggle at some of the flirting. But I have looked at thread titles of others and thought “hmmmmmm that will probably be pretty much like the last one. I don’t think I will bother”.
On the other hand I have read NO threads about LOTR or sci-fi because I know it will bore the tits off me. I also avoid sports threads (though I did post to one about cricket…cause the mood struck not cause I like cricket!).
The thing I love about SDMB is the variety and diversity of posters and posts. It seems there are regular cycles where a lot of the threads will be loosely based around similar topics. If that topic doesn’t interest me I stay away for a couple of days and by then there is a whole new cycle starting.
This is no criticism of either JarbabyJ (who happens to be one poster I always keep my eye out for…and prude is never the impression I got!) or of Davebear et al (who have made me giggle on more then one occasion) just the opinion of a sometimes-but-not-very-often-poster
I’ll clarify – I think cyberflirting which is conducted in public in threads which are not specifically Wank of the Day threads is pathetic. I feel mean spirited when it’s dragged into threads that don’t need it.
It’s One Trick Pony stuff conducted by a tag team of people. It is rude, plain rude to do it. By all means have at it in threads which you have opened for the specific purpose of flirting but don’t open several threads per day or indulge yourselves in other threads.
But eh, yeah you’re right. If someone’s so socially impaired, it’s not necessary to rub their nose in it.
Ok, even though my name has never been mentioned directly in relation to these threads, I’m well aware of my participation in them. I understand exactly what you are objecting to, however… if you don’t mind me asking, can you provide a “cite” of innocent threads which we’ve rudely infiltrated with our socially mal-adjusted and creepy voyeristic flirting? Or do we not warrant enough respect for you to take time out of your obviously superior life to back up your accusations? If I did indeed take part in significantly hijacking an otherwise perfectly decent thread, then I apologize completely. I don’t remember ever doing that, though, which is why I’m asking you for an example.
And by the way, you’re right, I am socially impaired. In fact, I’m a 35 year old virgin who lives in his mother’s basement and hasn’t seen the sun in years. I like Star Trek and Battle Star Gallactica re-runs a lot. I sometimes sleep in my Captain Kirk uniform. It’s a real one too, I bought it off e-Bay. Cost me a bundle - one whole year’s worth of working at Blockbuster, but it was worth it. I feel powerful and special when I wear it. It eases the pain of my pitful existance. Sometimes, when I’m lying in bed late at night, I wish I was Captain Kirk… Maybe then I wouldn’t still be a virgin, and I could actually talk to real women in real life. That would be so nice. I get giddy just thinking about it. Imagine, me saying hi to a real woman? Oh no, I think I feel nauseous. Maybe I should stick with this online flirting thing for now, I’m afraid my stomach is too weak for the real thing. So, anyway Primaflora, how YOU doin’?
Never mind, Miller, you can wear another nice Star Trek uniform and will be your turn for Kirk next time.
flybynight, if you’re so confident you haven’t done it, then cheers mate. No worries. I’m not gonna search for threads because my stomach quite frankly is not up to it. While you could be right and I could be wrong, I’m not wading through what I know is out there.
Wow - Do I know how to open up a can of worms! I like the debate here and have found it stimulating and non-sexual. Imagine that!
So it seems the general consensus is that if the sexual deviates want to flirt then post the titles clearly and don’t hijack other threads. I don’t think there is a damn thing anyone can do about the number of sex-threads…sorry, you’ll just have to ignore them and post a higher number of sports and gardening threads to put out do the dregs of the SDMB.
I agree, I don’t see many non sex related threads hijacked. They are pretty much TMI threads that get way off topic and turn into a general chatting and joking in a flirtateous manner. Back tot he beginning of the thread…if ya down’t like it, don’t open it. Any thread I start will be CLEARLY labeled so there is NO confusion.
Maybe you should all go have some vaginal sexual intercourse and be happy.
I see it like this. I’ll compare the flirt and sex thread to Reality TV, because it’s something that’s trendy right now. I like some reality shows, and I watch them. But damn, there’s a lot of reality tv out there right now. I don’t have to watch, I can turn off the tv. But sometimes it seems like it’s everywhere and I’m just tired of the hype. I watch Good Morning America in the mornings and the last woman to get rejected by the Bachelor is on. It’s only for one segment and I could turn it off, but I watch to get to the rest of the show. It’s mildly annoying. Sometimes, after this happens a few times, it just gets frustrating and after 10 more reality tv shows start each week I yell, “Enough with the Reality TV Already!” There’s lots of other shows on tv, but the Reality shows are hard to miss.
I don’t hate all reality tv. Some people do. Some are addicted to all of it. But just the amount of it around lately is enough that it can be annoying to some people, even those who like the occasional reality show.
I like to lurk in informational and educational sex threads sometimes too. I’m not saying it should all go away by any means - but there’s the sex threads like “Dateline” and then there’s “Who wants to Marry a Millionaire, part XVII.”
Sure it makes sense but, I haven’t seen anyone picketing the television stations or bombing the networks because they are tired of reality TV. You just cuss and fume and flip to another of the 201 stations that are on your TV.
Yeah, but here everyone can see the cussing and fuming. I wouldn’t worry about it too much. No one wants to “Bomb your TV station.”
<obligatory pause so someone can jump in and say they want to bomb your tv station>
It’s just getting harder to change the channel and not see it, sp people are commenting.
If you really don’t care what people think, then just carry on. Personalities clash here, and people bitch about stuff.
On a more serious matter- accurate thread titles in the “subject” box: learn it, use it, live it. That will help alot.
Also hijacking someone’s thread for a pathetic attempt at a circle-jerk is uncouth. Please open a new thread (with a link to it in the old one) to get your freak on. Live out all your perverted fantasies there. Just leave the normals alone, mmkay?
BTW: please think of the kittens before you log on.
If you are serious you may want to email a Mod first to get the best and safest way of doing this thread. IMHO, if you can afford it, and it will make you happy-- lift away!
BottledBlondeJeanie, I wouldn’t object to that kind of thread, as it could lead to an interesting discussion on plastic surgery, etc. and could be informative, and useful for you if you want opinions. Actually that’s a good example of a thread that could go either way - it could be a real discussion or it could become a “show us more pictures of your boobies…mmmm…boobies, here I need a closer look” kind of thing. I would probably open a thread like that and read it if it didn’t become the latter.
Trust me elf6c I know all about posting links to nekkid stuff. I think as a newb I threatened to pit Coldfire about it. LOL I haven’t quite figured out what to do…maybe blur the nips…but I’ll get permission first.
That’s a good quesiton. But it isn’t like there’s just one. Did yours come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by William Shatner himself? Mine did. If yours didn’t, I think you got screwed.
And Primaflora, can non-aussies say “cheers mate” and get away with it? I just like the way it sounds. It kinda takes the thunder away from wanting to cyber-argue with you, even though you seem like a fun person to cyber-argue with. However, I’m still disappointed that everyone’s accusing us of things and providing no examples. But then again, I’m sure as hell not going to waste the time to try to find anything either, so I know where you’re coming from. But if someone does, then hell, I owe y’all an apology. I’m not an entirely immature jackass, afterall, I just play one on the internet.
And did someone say something about boobies? Mmm… boobies. Sorry Velma, I just couldn’t resist. I’m trying to become a more mature person, though, I swear. And I will never post circle-jerk drivel things in normal threads again. I promise.
Hey Flyby night. I am with you. It’s easy to make accusations without any evidence, as a matter of fact i COULD accuse anyone who does not participate in Spit & Swallow of being a Space Alien but then I have no proof of that either…sure you can say Cheers, as a matter of fact, I t hink you can say pretty much anythig you damned well please…isnt’ that the point of this whole stupid thread?
Ciao Bello!
Tu amica - Mipiace (and I am not a REAL Italian, I just play one on TV)
is pathetic. I feel mean spirited when it’s dragged into threads that don’t need it.
I was wrong about you. You can be amusing.