# Twickster, too stupid for MPSIMS? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 26, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210 "2011-08-26T20:03:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/1 "2011-08-26T20:03:56Z")
> **[Give me back that filet-o-fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=621949)** > > Give me that fish! Will wonders never cease? Though it was pretty stupid. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/2 "2011-08-26T20:11:36Z")
Nothing new about that. Now gimme that fish. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/3 "2011-08-26T20:14:34Z")
I think **twickster** is AFK for the afternoon, so I’ll field this. Yes, Virginia, there are some threads that are too stupid for MPSIMS. > [@Forum Rules for MPSIMS - Please Read Before Posting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-rules-for-mpsims-please-read-before-posting/438786/4): > > **Post-Padding and Truly Pointless Threads** > > Even this forum—with its spectacular name—has its limits for truly pointless threads. We will be closing threads which cross that line, or exist merely for post-padding reasons. This includes any post count parties. > > We understand that determining what is or isn’t pointless is a subjective process, but we reserve the right to make the final decision. We will, however, be as consistent as possible, with the caveat that as human beings with families, jobs and other distractions, we’ll probably foul up once or twice. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/4 "2011-08-26T20:18:31Z")
That’s what I get for staying out of MPSIMS for the past few years. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/5 "2011-08-26T20:26:22Z")
However, the question must be asked: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=14187524#post14187524](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=14187524#post14187524) ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/6 "2011-08-26T21:06:01Z")
I’m back. Yup, what **Marley** said – there is, in fact, a line beyond which something is too mundane and/or too pointless, and IMHO this thread was on the wrong side of that line. No prob with your exploring the question in the correct forum, though. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/7 "2011-08-26T21:33:38Z")
> [@dropzone](#): > > That’s what I get for staying out of MPSIMS for the past few years. You really should visit more frequently. You don’t want your IQ to rise _too_ high. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/8 "2011-08-27T00:09:36Z")
There’s no fear of that happening. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/9 "2011-08-27T00:16:42Z")
> [@dropzone](#): > > [Give me back that filet-o-fish - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=621949) > > Will wonders never cease? Though it was pretty stupid. Whew, **dz**!!!🙂 I sure was glad to see that comma after **Twicks’** name!!!:D:D:D I mighta used a colon, but what do I know, right?😉 Quasi ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/10 "2011-08-27T01:26:50Z")
I know my punctuation, dude, though it sometimes gets excessive and archaic. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/11 "2011-08-27T01:37:32Z")
Well, it seems like once again I was unclear as to what I meant. I _meant_ I was glad to see a comma there because I almost mis-read it as having had _no comma_. Q ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/12 "2011-08-27T02:00:13Z")
I knew what you meant. I was pretending to take offense. Need to roll your condition into my reactions, like when speaking with my daughter. Lots of people are very literal, like her, and my “dry” (AKA: “asshole-ish”) reactions are often taken wrong. That was probably supposed to be an apology, with a touch of, “We cool, bro?” ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/13 "2011-08-27T02:04:37Z")
What can I say, but another “Whew”? And of course we’re cool And I think I need to roll _my_ condition into some of my reactions as well. Q ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/14 "2011-08-27T03:31:53Z")
No, now that we know we can adjust. We’ve been doing it all our lives with friends and relatives. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/15 "2011-08-27T03:50:46Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > I think **twickster** is AFK for the afternoon, so I’ll field this. Yes, Virginia, there are some threads that are too stupid for MPSIMS. Dumb rule. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/16 "2011-08-27T04:23:50Z")
It would have been interesting to see where that thread led. It may have been stupid, but it was funny, something everyone could use a little more of, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/17 "2011-08-27T06:12:31Z")
I too hate this rule. Silly and/or surreal threads are fun and harmless. When I’m king, I tell ya… ---
**Author:** ![wedgehed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8edcca/32.png) [@wedgehed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wedgehed)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/18 "2011-08-27T06:22:33Z")
Oh well, I guess that kills my much planned “Leggo my Eggo!” thread. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/19 "2011-08-27T06:33:38Z")
I remember some years ago someone started a thread which contained a link. When you clicked it, it took you straight back to the thread. It didn’t stay open long. I forget who the Mod was. ---
**Author:** ![NineToTheSky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210/20 "2011-08-27T09:12:28Z")
This always gets my goat. Yes, I know that it is the official line, and, yes, I know that certain mods insist on enforcing it, but I’ll say what I always say - which is: it’s people having fun, enjoying themselves. Where’s the harm? It’s a depressing example of killjoy-ness. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-too-stupid-for-mpsims/594210.md?page=2)