# Valete, Vox Imperatoris **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 22, 2009, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419 "2009-01-22T06:23:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/321 "2009-01-26T17:23:03Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > Really, seven pages on this? > > So some folks sign their posts, is this a rant looking for a problem? > > I don’t get it. I read this thread and I still don’t get it. You and me both. ---
**Author:** ![aldiboronti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc348/32.png) [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/322 "2009-01-26T17:25:22Z")
Just look at this page of the thread - four brief posts by **Shodan** in which his dumb signoff takes up as much room as the rest of the post. I’m waiting for **Vox Imperatoris** to get into a colloquy with him, and then maybe that other fuckwit with his ‘Enjoy’ can join in, then we could have a whole succession of these things: Regards, Valete, Enjoy, Regards, Valete, Enjoy, Regards, Valete, Enjoy, Maybe that would bring home to these idiots how ridiculous they look, but I somehow doubt it. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/323 "2009-01-26T18:24:36Z")
> [@aldiboronti](#): > > Just look at this page of the thread - four brief posts by **Shodan** in which his dumb signoff takes up as much room as the rest of the post. Meh. ---
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/324 "2009-01-26T18:35:49Z")
> [@Hostile\_Dialect](#): > > Jeez, you really are an idiot. The rule allows for two-line signatures. Nevermind, I can’t get blood out of a rock no matter how hard I squeeze it. > > Hostile Dialect, > Hostile Dialect, Narcissist this is a pit thread a pit thread about people with retarded sign off things at the ends of their posts being in the pit means posters get to do things like poke fun at each other since this isnt great debates there is no reason we need to follow the 2 line sign off sig rule because we are only using the sign off sig’s to point out how dumb the serious ones are since you really evidently dont get that I typed out this detailed explanation and just because I still feel like it You’re a Dumas Whats a Dumas? It’s French for Dumbass Dumbass Crit ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/325 "2009-01-26T19:11:22Z")
> [@Q.E.D](#): > > I think the petty scale just tipped the other way. Welcome to Team Weenie! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/326 "2009-01-26T19:22:19Z")
Damn, I forgot! Enjoy, Regards, Valete, Cheers, “We’re here! We’re queer!”, I’m smarter than you, I’m just a smug little prick, I really mean “Fuck you!”, Norm! Prickly Pete ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/327 "2009-01-26T19:25:02Z")
> [@Q.E.D](#): > > I think the petty scale just tipped the other way. > [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > Welcome to Team Weenie! 😃 Whether or not **Shodan** is being petty has nothing to do with the fact that you and your ilk are being weenies when you complain about it. ---
**Author:** ![Polerius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d78d45/32.png) [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/328 "2009-01-26T19:32:41Z")
> [@Lord\_Ashtar](#): > > Whether or not **Shodan** is being petty has nothing to do with the fact that you and your ilk are being weenies when you complain about it. You think that someone caring about another poster using a signoff makes them a weenie. But you have posted 12 times in this thread (if the ‘find all posts’ works properly). So, you apparently care _that people care_ about another poster using a signoff. That makes you, and everyone else who cared enough to write multiple posts about how stupid it is to care about others’ signoffs, uber-weenies and/or just plain stupid. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/329 "2009-01-26T19:39:19Z")
> [@Lord\_Ashtar](#): > > Whether or not **Shodan** is being petty has nothing to do with the fact that you and your ilk are being weenies when you complain about it. And you are not a weenie for complaining about others complaining? :rolleyes: Your whole purpose for being in this thread is to call people “weenies”. That makes absolutely no sense. Wasting your time supporting something you don’t even do by insulting others who are annoyed by a behavior is beyond weenieness. Your application for Team Weenie is denied. Ass Gaskets are in the other dugout (I don’t think they want you either.) As far as I can tell, you don’t even have a dog in the fight here. No matter how petty you think this whole topic is (and in the whole scheme of world issues, this is pretty low on the list), Shodan, Vox, et. al., don’t need your input to support their positions. I think “Loser” sums you up quite nicely. Enjoy, Regards, Valete, Cheers, “We’re here! We’re queer!”, I’m smarter than you, I’m just a smug little prick, I really mean “Fuck you!”, Norm! Prickly Pete ETA: what Polerius said ---
**Author:** ![Polerius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d78d45/32.png) [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/330 "2009-01-26T19:47:08Z")
… 01-22-2009, XX:XX PM Vox Imperatoris Guest Bla bla bla Valete, Vox Imperatoris … 01-22-2009, XX:XX PM Some dude Guest [QUOTE=Vox Imperatoris] Bla bla bla Valete, Vox Imperatoris [/QUOTE] Blah blah blah … \ ---
**Author:** ![tds1273](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df705f/32.png) [@tds1273](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tds1273)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/331 "2009-01-26T19:47:33Z")
This is why I love this place. Something so, well, mundane and pointless, goes completely buckeyed and turns into 7 pages of pure entertaining snark. LMHNSYCABs -T ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/332 "2009-01-26T19:52:35Z")
> [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > And you are not a weenie for complaining about others complaining? :rolleyes: Nope. I’m not complaining, merely pointing out your weenieness. > [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > I think “Loser” sums you up quite nicely. Hey, good for you. Doesn’t change the fact that you’re a weenie. ---
**Author:** ![Polerius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d78d45/32.png) [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/333 "2009-01-26T19:53:47Z")
> [@Lord\_Ashtar](#): > > I’m not complaining, merely pointing out your weenieness. And spending 13 posts to “merely” point it out. Methinks you care too much about such an inconsequential matter. > [@Lord\_Ashtar](#): > > Hey, good for you. Doesn’t change the fact that you’re a weenie. Would you rather be a loser or a weenie? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/334 "2009-01-26T20:01:29Z")
> [@Polerius](#): > > Would you rather be a loser or a weenie? 🙂 I think **Lord Ashtar** has made his position clear. I also think he believes calling people weenies on a message board is keeping some of us up nights. Now **THAT’S** delusional. However, someone who fancies himself a “Lord” clearly has self-esteem issues. Enjoy, Regards, Valete, Cheers, “We’re here! We’re queer!”, I’m smarter than you, I’m just a smug little prick, I really mean “Fuck you!”, Norm! Oscar Meyer Sir Loin of Been Sir Osis of Liver Earl of Meatloaf Lord of the Flies Jack Lord - “Book 'em, Danno!” ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/335 "2009-01-26T20:02:12Z")
I couldn’t give less of a shit if it was costing me money, but the way some people are defending such a trivial position, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is somewhat reminiscent of a debate with those Flat Earthers. So, in closing, all I have to say is… suck my weenie, ivan ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/336 "2009-01-26T20:36:11Z")
If it matters to anyone (and I understand that it probably doesn’t really), getting a “Regards, Shodan” in a thread where I had announced the death of my husband felt like a deliberate slap in my face. And yes, in the midst of all the kind comments, it hurt. Words are powerful things. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/337 "2009-01-26T20:50:22Z")
> [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > I also think he believes calling people weenies on a message board is keeping some of us up nights. Now **THAT’S** delusional. I sincerely hope what I say does not keep you up at night. The most I could hope for would be that you might take a step back and say, “Wow, maybe complaining about a two line sign-off really is beneath me.” Clearly you haven’t reached that point yet. > [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > However, someone who fancies himself a “Lord” clearly has self-esteem issues. Of course, making fun of someone’s user name is the absolute pinnacle of intellectual maturity. I suppose you fancy yourself to be a pot full of stinky fish? ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/338 "2009-01-26T20:53:32Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > If it matters to anyone (and I understand that it probably doesn’t really), getting a “Regards, Shodan” in a thread where I had announced the death of my husband felt like a deliberate slap in my face. And yes, in the midst of all the kind comments, it hurt. > > Words are powerful things. Can you please explain, because I am not sure I understand how “Regards, Shodan” can be interpreted as a slap to the face? ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/339 "2009-01-26T21:11:51Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > Can you please explain, because I am not sure I understand how “Regards, Shodan” can be interpreted as a slap to the face? When a poster has established that X means “fuck you,” saying “Sorry about your loss. X” is going to be hurtful. It doesn’t really matter and I’ll survive. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419/340 "2009-01-26T21:26:05Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > When a poster has established that X means “fuck you,” saying “Sorry about your loss. X” is going to be hurtful. That has not been established. _:shrugs:_ If you are determined to take offense, then nothing can be done, but I meant what I said in your thread announcing your husband’s death. And my sign off was meant literally. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valete-vox-imperatoris/482419.md?page=18)