Thanks

abouttobebanned

Ok, I know the thanks addition has been debated to death. But you know, so has the recession...so let's debate some more.

I like it, don't get me wrong...it's nice when someone thanks you for saying something hilarious and brightening up their day...or when they thank you for giving them the hints that let you finally clear Magic Land Dizzy (Is that what the kids are playing nowadays?). I'll even accept that it's a fine way of saying that you agree with what's just been posted.

But...can you imagine a real life conversation going like this:

JOHN: Hey guys...got some bad news today..it seems I have a tumour on my balls and I'm going to have to get one removed or i'll probably die.

Thanks John!!!!

Erm...

PETER: My mother died today

THANKS PETER!!!

I think I'm probably being a little picky, but it just looks wrong!!

IvySlayer

What?

Kiera

When its bad news and someone thanks the post, its just a way of saying "sorry to hear that".

Like when everyone thanked Dr BolloCKO post welcoming Hagar.

kingtut

This is getting old! :mad: go away please!

IvySlayer

Kiera wrote: »

When its bad news and someone thanks the post, its just a way of saying "sorry to hear that".

Like when everyone thanked Dr BOLLOCKO post welcoming Hagar.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh.

Me: My cat is sick

Vet: THANKS!

Four-Percent

I dunno, I thank a post if it made me smile a little bit. It's like laughing at someone's joke virtual-ificated.

abouttobebanned

kingtut wrote: »

This is getting old! Go away please! (thank me first though....:roll eyes: ) :mad:

I like your username...it suits ya. Aye, I guess it is getting old. Sorry about that.

petes

Thank this will ya!!!

IvySlayer

Insurgent wrote: »

Thank this will ya!!!

You make a convincing argument.

davyjose

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Ok, I know the thanks addition has been debated to death. But you know, so has the recession...so let's debate some more.

I like it, don't get me wrong...it's nice when someone thanks you for saying something hilarious and brightening up their day...or when they thank you for giving them the hints that let you finally clear Magic Land Dizzy (Is that what the kids are playing nowadays?). I'll even accept that it's a fine way of saying that you agree with what's just been posted.

But...can you imagine a real life conversation going like this:

JOHN: Hey guys...got some bad news today..it seems I have a tumour on my balls and I'm going to have to get one removed or i'll probably die.

Thanks John!!!!

Erm...

PETER: My mother died today

THANKS PETER!!!

I think I'm probably being a little picky, but it just looks wrong!!

I want to thank this post, but I'm scared...

But your comparison to the real world falls short when you remember:
WE'RE ALL FCUKING NERDS!!!!

Smart Bug

In case of the confusion of some posters that seems to be apparent, it should be changed to the text:

"My (hereafter referred to as 'the acknowledger') universal expression of acknowledgement, consolidatory regard, respect or appreciation of the opinion, humour, adverse happenstance or general comment you (hereafter referred to as 'the recipient') has expressed in the post directly above this articulation"

Wazdakka

davyjose wrote: »

WE'RE ALL FCUKING NERDS!!

Nope I try Fcuk geek's, goths, punkers, princesses, rockers, and girls next door.

Nerds are too greasy.
Kinda like sticking it in a Big Mac.

hobochris

There should also be a STFU button and a Pics or GTFO button.

kingtut

abouttobebanned wrote: »

I like your username...it suits ya. Aye, I guess it is getting old. Sorry about that.

You're grand, I just wanted to be the guy who begs to be thanked in every thread and posts just for the sake of it (I'm not usually that guy but every thread has one ) my work here is done :P

kingtut

Insurgent wrote: »

Thank this will ya!!!

Let me think about it.........ummm ok.

THANKS

Rabies

Same word. different meaning depending on the subject matter.
Not that hard to grasp

Dave147

My pet rabbit Frank died today

brummytom

Don't see anything wrong with it - it's a way of agreeing, showing you found a post funny/thought-provoking or just a way of saying "I'm sorry for your..." to people.

Bloody whinging.. if anything, doesn't it make people try harder? :P

johnny_knoxvile

on the subject of thanks, tools who brown nose when some one gets banned... Its always the same names who thank the banning

brummytom

johnny_knoxvile wrote: »

on the subject of thanks, tools who brown nose when some one gets banned... Its always the same names who thank the banning

Maybe they're just showing that they agree/are pleased with the ban, as it was justified. Say, hypothetically obviously, if someone was making light of the death of a young girl and the actions of a multi-national company? People who were touched by the story saying that they think it's right the person was banned?

johnny_knoxvile

brummytom wrote: »

Maybe they're just showing that they agree/are pleased with the ban, as it was justified. Say, hypothetically obviously, if someone was making light of the death of a young girl and the actions of a multi-national company? People who were touched by the story saying that they think it's right the person was banned?

well i didnt make light of it if your hinting at the Pixar thread?... If some one is banned they are banned, its pretty final. Why the need to jump in and start thanking... Its the same names popping up...the same little click.

brummytom

johnny_knoxvile wrote: »

well i didnt make light of it if your hinting at the Pixar thread?... If some one is banned they are banned, its pretty final. Why the need to jump in and start thanking... Its the same names popping up...the same little click.

A 19-page thread in Feedback doesn't need anymore going over.
It's the same as saying 'cheers' to a barman or bouncer for getting rid of someone who's being a nuisance.

Just so you know, I'm not one to hold grudges. If a post of yours makes me laugh, I'd thank it.

Porkpie

I'd rather have a **** than a thank

Long Onion

Porkpie wrote: »

I'd rather have a **** than a thank

At least you're frank

Wazdakka

I thought thankswhoring / discussion threads were relegated to feedback..
Away with thee and your opinion from this place..

TheZohanS

Dave147 wrote: »

My pet rabbit Frank died today

RIP Daves pet rabbit Frank that died today.



In memory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MODq81_cDKI

My name is URL

Dave147 wrote: »

My pet rabbit Frank died today

Probably died of shame, Franks no name for a rabbit

johnny_knoxvile

brummytom wrote: »

A 19-page thread in Feedback doesn't need anymore going over.
It's the same as saying 'cheers' to a barman or bouncer for getting rid of someone who's being a nuisance.

Just so you know, I'm not one to hold grudges. If a post of yours makes me laugh, I'd thank it.

i didnt bring up a certain incident...ive only been banned once, im talking about the same people jumping on the band wagon for every banning. A bouncer kicking some one out for causing trouble is a little different from what mods do. There are no health and safety issues, text can be ignored.

brummytom

johnny_knoxvile wrote: »

i didnt bring up a certain incident...ive only been banned once, im talking about the same people jumping on the band wagon for every banning. A bouncer kicking some one out for causing trouble is a little different from what mods do. There are no health and safety issues, text can be ignored.

Fair enough.. In my opinion, it's just a way of showing your support for a mod doing their job, rather than abuse they recieve for many bans. Can't say I thank every ban but I'm sure I've thanked a mod a few times if I felt the ban was justified. But obviously not every thinks the same.
Apologies for bringing up 'that' incident as well.

kingtut

Quick quick!! BVB has thanked every post in this thread, if you are a thanks whore post quickly and you are guaranteed at least one thanks!! woohoo!!

Keep it up BVB!

brummytom

BVB, well played :pac: