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Little things that annoy on you on boards...

  • 18-12-2009 10:13pm
    #1
    jumpguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,962 ✭✭✭


    What're those little things people do on boards, or just about boards that annoy you (this isn't a feedback thread)?

    I hate it in AH when one wastes a first post opportunity with a crappy joke in hope for thanks.

    I hate it when you get the last post on a page in a multi-page post. Depending on how big and active the topic is, it's most of the time virtually ignored.

    I hate it when forums you really like are inactive for a long time.

    Your go...


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  • #2
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    I hate when you see a think of a crappy joke for an opening post that you know will get loads of thanks....but the thread is already 14 pages long and no one's going to read it except the die hards who are still arguing about something that has no relation the the original topic :(


  • #3
    Closed ac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭Closed ac


    jumpguy wrote: »
    What're those little things people do on boards, or just about boards that annoy you (this isn't a feedback thread)?

    I hate it in AH when one wastes a first post opportunity with a crappy joke in hope for thanks.

    I hate it when you get the last post on a page in a multi-page post. Depending on how big and active the topic is, it's most of the time virtually ignored.

    I hate it when forums you really like are inactive for a long time.

    Your go...

    That's my one. ^


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    The AH wit fest (in which I take part I should add).
    The need for sigpo because people keep pushing it.
    The Cork vs Dublin vs everyone else threads.

    Having said that, I love the place.


  • #5
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    The way that the first 2 replies shape the thread. I.e. Some crap attempt at wit ends up ruining an entire thread.


  • #6
    electrogrimey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,791 ✭✭✭electrogrimey


    People who get super defensive on AH and take the thread into a big debate.
    When good threads are closed for silly reasons.
    The way you can't see what people did to get banned - it's like when they surround a car crash with police cars so you can't see the action.


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  • #7
    Hellm0
    Registered Users Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭Hellm0


    If there is anything that annoys me it is the constant sensitivity of some posters. Just feels like everything gets turned into a debate/argument for the sake of it, and even when criticism is due it is almost always lacking in constructive criticism and heavy on "I'm better/smarter/more educated/more in the know/experienced than you" criticism.

    Also something that really annoys me is disappearing threads, specifically when no explanation is given. Yes yes, read the charter and all but still. We're not rewriting the bible here, show a little tolerance.


  • #8
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    I hate when someone makes a half arsed attempt to make a "point" which was already answered four pages ago

    Even worse when multiple posters do it


  • #9
    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    Trolls.


  • #10
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    When people misuse this little f*cker ---> :rolleyes:


  • #11
    wudangclan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭wudangclan


    Phasers.
    The most annoying poster on Boards,hands down.


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  • #12
    Instant Karma
    Closed Accounts Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Instant Karma


    The amount of fascists and neo-blueshirts.


  • #13
    Johnny Utah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,157 ✭✭✭Johnny Utah


    Overzealous mods.


  • #14
    Whispered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    <insert standard AH response here>

    ^^ I hate this crap. If you have nothing to say - Then don't say it.


  • #15
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    ibarelycare wrote: »
    this little f*cker ---> :rolleyes:

    But he's so cute :)

    And isint :pac: (Trolls favorite) worse


  • #16
    Johnny Utah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,157 ✭✭✭Johnny Utah


    helena.ryan wrote: »
    <insert standard AH response here>

    ^^ I hate this crap. If you have nothing to say - Then don't say it.

    Practice what you preach there Helena.


  • #17
    The_Minister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,255 ✭✭✭✭The_Minister


    That crappy, sorta funny posts get tons of Thanks, whereas well researched, informative and interesting posts get none.


  • #18
    omahaid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭omahaid


    People who demand proof for everything, even obvious well known facts.

    Me: God, its cold weather.
    Them: Linky? :rolleyes:


  • #19
    orourkeda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,918 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    other people


  • #20
    Whispered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    Johnny Utah wrote: »
    Practice what you preach there Helena.
    ah you must be one of those people who thinks that passes for wit then?

    Also your post makes no sense at all..... I did say something. duh. :P


  • #21
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    Excessive numbers of active threads on a subject (e.g. Child abuse by Roman Catholic clergy) even where the OP is right its still annoying.

    Startng a duplicate thread when theres an existing one on page 2


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  • #22
    robbie_998
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭robbie_998


    i hate thank whores ;)


  • #23
    Glico Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,280 ✭✭✭Glico Man


    I dislike thanks whores

    Those people that reply for the only reason to get a thanks even when it's an incredibly stupid post then complain when they don't get one



    Also trolls, they really grind my gears


    Edit: Darn you Robbie


  • #24
    Closed ac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭Closed ac


    People that give a smart answer in response to your thread title, without reading the full post.


  • #25
    Killaqueen!!!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,026 ✭✭✭Killaqueen!!!


    "Pics or GTFO"

    ^^ Really annoys me. It's getting ****ing old now!!


  • #26
    Voltex
    Registered Users Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭Voltex


    that boards actually allows you post when drunk....not good!


  • #27
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    the phrase "political correctness gone mad"

    Particularly when its about something thats nothing to do with or the complete opposite of most peoples understanding of "political correctness"*

    * I say "most peoples understanding of" because the concept is actually largely mythical


  • #28
    jumpguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,962 ✭✭✭jumpguy


    Mike 1972 wrote: »
    the phrase "political correctness gone mad"

    Particularly when its about something thats nothing to do with or the complete opposite of most peoples understanding of "political correctness"*

    * I say "most peoples understanding of" because the concept is actually largely mythical
    Yeah, PC seems to be a word I see being used inappropriately on boards quite alot now.


  • #29
    Crow71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 140 ✭✭Crow71


    When u think of something witty but someone has got there before you


  • #30
    wudangclan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭wudangclan


    When you think of something clever to say but someone gets in just ahead of you.


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  • #31
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    People deliberately using lowercase "b"'s or "e"'s to spell words like "British" "England" etc but Capital letters for all other countries/nationalities.

    I also H8 PPL who use TXT SPK


  • #32
    Novella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,713 ✭✭✭✭Novella


    I hate people who constantly point out grammatical errors. Well done, you're moderately intelligent and can string a sentence together. Now try working on that personality.


  • #33
    Whosbetter?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭Whosbetter?


    That 'Yore Ma' thing.

    How was that ever funny?:confused:


  • #34
    electrogrimey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,791 ✭✭✭electrogrimey


    When people use more than one comma in a row for some silly reason. Posts like this:

    blah blah,,,,blah blah,,,,,I'm flaming probably,,,,


  • #35
    sunnyside
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭sunnyside


    Toilet threads. I hate them.


  • #36
    Glico Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,280 ✭✭✭Glico Man


    People that can't be arsed to use the "Search" function and multiple threads ensue


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  • #37
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    omahaid wrote: »
    People who demand proof for everything, even obvious well known facts.
    Or stuff that cannot be proven or disproven

    e.g. Poster one: "God definitely exists"
    Poster two:"God definitely doesnt exist"
    Poster one: "Prove it"
    Poster two: "No you prove it"
    Poster one: "see you cant"
    Poster two: "Youre asking me to prove a negative, the onus is on you to......."(continued for 400 pages only to start all over again in another thread)
    I hate people who constantly point out grammatical errors. Well done, you're moderately intelligent and can string a sentence together. Now try working on that personality.

    Agreeed but only to a point.

    With some people its so bad (and their postings are invariably rubbish anyway) that its deserved.


  • #38
    TheRealist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭TheRealist


    Internet speak> fail, pwned etc.


  • #39
    wudangclan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭wudangclan


    When you're sitting on After Hours,during the day,with nothing to say,and no-one posts for 5 long minutes.
    (I need a new life)


  • #40
    Kiera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,130 ✭✭✭✭Kiera


    wudangclan wrote: »
    Phasers.
    The most annoying poster on Boards,hands down.
    Fo real homie :D


  • #41
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    TheRealist wrote: »
    Internet speak> fail, pwned etc.

    Ending a statement with the word "FACT"


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  • #42
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    Kiera wrote: »
    Fo real homie :D

    Stop defending your lesbian lover!


  • #43
    Kiera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,130 ✭✭✭✭Kiera


    Gummy Panda wrote: »
    Stop defending your lesbian lover!
    He's my boyfriend :mad:


  • #44
    Daemos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭Daemos


    People who thank every single post in a thread

    People who only post in that thread to get thanks


  • #45
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    People who finish their points with "end of" :mad:


  • #46
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    Kiera wrote: »
    He's my boyfriend :mad:

    Phasers is a little girl.

    FACT!


  • #47
    ericl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭ericl


    +1

    INBTL.


  • #48
    jumpguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,962 ✭✭✭jumpguy


    I hate it when people start having an off-topic conversation in the middle of a perfectly good thread. :P

    :pac: Nah I love you guys.


  • #49
    wudangclan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭wudangclan


    Gummy Panda wrote: »
    Phasers is a little girl.

    FACT!

    That's what he wants you to think.


  • #50
    Kiera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,130 ✭✭✭✭Kiera


    Gummy Panda wrote: »
    Phasers is a little girl.

    FACT!
    Pics or GTFO

    /end of


  • #51
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    When a Mod closes a crap thread before the OP has been sufficently flame grilled :D


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