# This is where you FINALLY get to do it! Or: The Constructive Criticism Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 18, 2000, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618 "2000-09-18T17:00:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/61 "2000-09-19T11:50:30Z")
Duly noted, GlobieGirl. I was going to bring him a bottle of something…heck, I was going to research what he liked, and bring him a bottle of that (as long as it was Canadian & cheap), but now I think I shan’t. Us Hostel Folks will just share it amongst ourselves, okay? ---
**Author:** ![MandaJo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac91a4/32.png) [@MandaJo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MandaJo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/62 "2000-09-19T14:42:33Z")
This isn’t addressed at anyone in particular, but is something we see alot. Nothing irritates me quite like these recurring thread titles: UL? Not meant to offend. . . A question Probably been done before. . . I’m so mad. . . A survey Hey guys. . . Help!!! I’m on a dial up, guys, and it takes awhile for threads to open. Unfortunantly, I have this strange compulsion to open these threads, because I am convinced it just might be my chance to be particularly eloquent, only to find out it is someone looking for their Aunt Martha who lived in Tulsa 15 years ago. Then, the next day I see that I clicked on the thread yesterday, and I can’t remember what was in it, so I have to click on it again. . . ---
**Author:** ![stuyguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/63 "2000-09-19T15:10:13Z")
Manda, you read my mind when you posted your criticism! Those “mystery subject” threads are very, very annoying. Now here’s a new one (directed at no one in particular) that’s related to Manda’s point: typos in subject headings. Here’s a current example (w/apologies to TroubleAgain), but the board had a rash of 'em a few weeks ago that drove me batty: “GOOD new, for a change!” (That’s supposed to be “GOOD news, for a change!”) I can understand how some people are bad spellers; I can understand how some people don’t care if they have a few minor typos; and I can understand if people hate the chore of proofing their posts. But people, at least get it right in the subject heading! There’s really no excuse for this. I mean we’re only talking about six or eight words, tops. And it’s not like you’ve got to rush it out the door or someone will beat you to it – it’s a new thread, so you’ve got all the time in the world to get the heading right. So, stuyguy sez: proof those subject headings before you post! ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/64 "2000-09-19T15:42:23Z")
If you criticize me, I’ll give you a Guinness. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/65 "2000-09-19T16:18:02Z")
Silo, why do you have to be such a non-troll these days? now can I have my guinness? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/66 "2000-09-19T17:03:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TwistofFate \* > \*\*Silo, why do you have to be such a non-troll these days? > now can I have my guinness? 😉 \*\* I guess I like contributing to this place rather than causing a scene. When I first arrived here I thought the whole message board concept was a joke–hence my past behavior. But as I explored this place further, my veil of ignorance lifted. Since then I’ve taken the place on a more serious level and enjoy the intelligent discussion that abounds. Besides, I doubt I could ever top my past trolling stint–it was how do you say “over the top.” On a funny note: I’ve had a number of dopers tell me that my trolling escapade was the funniest thing they ever saw on the board. Although I promise I wont give an encore performance. 😉 You may have your Guinness now. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/67 "2000-09-19T19:42:47Z")
[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=34374](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=34374) ---
**Author:** ![SPOOFE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@SPOOFE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SPOOFE)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2000, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/68 "2000-09-19T21:43:42Z")
I really hate it when someone says “This is turning into a blah blah” and then provides a link to said blah blah. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2000, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/69 "2000-09-20T02:05:13Z")
Veb: I’ll quit being so darned stuffy if you’ll quit being so darned right all the time! Say something stupid or wrong for once, please? It’s fun, really! Just stick your finger up your nose, say “duuuuuuuh…” and let your Inner Butthead take over! It’s an experience you’ll really enjoy. Just trust me on this one. ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2000, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/70 "2000-09-20T12:24:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tatertot \* > \*\*Yeah, but the sad thing is, no matter what we call ol’ ColdClogs, it’s still a heck of a lot better than his real name. I’m kind of scared to find out what his middle name might be. Probably Dykemunster or Fuckoberner. 🙂 > > \*\* Oh how true tatertot. He has a last name that would promise teasing all thru Middleschool. I am curious about his middle name now. 🙂 Guess I shall find out next time ICQ is workinf for me. Osip ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2000, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/71 "2000-09-20T12:51:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*SPOOFE Bo Diddly \* > \*\*I really hate it when someone says “This is turning into a blah blah” and then provides a link to said blah blah. \*\* This seems to be turning into the “Annoying thread” thread. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618.md?page=3)