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Thanks

  • 14-08-2009 10:53am
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,943 ✭✭✭


    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!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,190 ✭✭✭✭IvySlayer


    What?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,130 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭kingtut


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,190 ✭✭✭✭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!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 873 ✭✭✭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.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,943 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    Thank this will ya!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,190 ✭✭✭✭IvySlayer


    Insurgent wrote: »
    Thank this will ya!!!

    You make a convincing argument.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,287 ✭✭✭davyjose


    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!!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭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"


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,164 ✭✭✭hobochris


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭kingtut


    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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Insurgent wrote: »
    Thank this will ya!!!

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

    THANKS :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,258 ✭✭✭✭Rabies


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    My pet rabbit Frank died today :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    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?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭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.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Porkpie


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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭Long Onion


    Porkpie wrote: »
    I'd rather have a **** than a thank

    At least you're frank


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭Wazdakka


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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,582 ✭✭✭✭TheZohanS


    Dave147 wrote: »
    My pet rabbit Frank died today :(



    RIP Daves pet rabbit Frank that died today.



    In memory:



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,070 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    Dave147 wrote: »
    My pet rabbit Frank died today :(

    Probably died of shame, Franks no name for a rabbit


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭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!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    BVB, well played ;) :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    Don't Be bold or I will remove my Thanks


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    I propose a new thanks button design for the OP.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭Wazdakka


    BVB wrote: »
    Don't Be bold or I will remove my Thanks

    :eek: NOOOOEEEEESSSSSS!!1!12!Eleventythree!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    BVB wrote: »
    Don't Be bold or I will remove my Thanks

    OK


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    Latest news

    Off topic . . If you go to moonpig.com You can make up the pictures before you pay!!!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    We would start a thread with moonppig cards to each other . Instead of Postman Pat coming to the door we post them in boards:)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭johnny_knoxvile


    BVB wrote: »
    We would start a thread with moonppig cards to each other . Instead of Postman Pat coming to the door we post them in boards:)

    im up for that!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Sea Sharp


    We would start a thread with moonppig cards to each other . Instead of Postman Pat coming to the door we post them in boards

    Thank you, that's a wonderful suggestion.


    (The old fashioned way of thanking people sucks IMO)


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson


    Everyone who thanks my posts is ghey


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,190 ✭✭✭✭IvySlayer


    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'm going to hold a grudge for you tricking me :mad:

    I THOUGHT IT WAS REAL!

    damn that stupid train video


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,957 ✭✭✭Euro_Kraut


    My cat has epilepsy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    Everyone who thanks my posts is ghey
    Ah ****.
    IvySlayer wrote: »
    I'm going to hold a grudge for you tricking me :mad:

    I THOUGHT IT WAS REAL!

    damn that stupid train video

    Blame me why don't you.. don't blame the mods who went along with it and deleted any post that told the truth :( :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    My name is BVB and im an Alcoholic :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 595 ✭✭✭speaktofrank


    my pet hamster has the runs.

    means if he escapes from his cage you can always find him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭Wazdakka


    Everyone who thanks my posts is ghey

    Typo? :confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    Wazdakka wrote: »
    Typo? :confused:


    No. He was just born that way


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson


    Wazdakka wrote: »
    Typo? :confused:

    No....why?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭Wazdakka


    Everyone who **** my post is ghey
    Wazdakka wrote: »
    Typo? :confused:
    No....why?
    No Reason.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson




  • Registered Users Posts: 2,111 ✭✭✭Jesus Juice


    I think right wing republicanism is the way to go!


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