Can it with the "In b4 lock"

Postby **Mr. Tines** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:57 am

I am getting fed up with all this shitting on threads.

If you don't like a topic, just ignore it.

Image macros will attract the ban-hammer.

You have been warned.

Action_Bastard · Postby **Action_Bastard** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:01 am

Roger. Jawohl. :salute:

I just hope all the damn trolls read this.

Oh, and thank you for answering my question to the thread of mine you recently locked, sir.

BEsERk EVA01 · Postby **BEsERk EVA01** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:03 am

I seem to think that threads begin to derail whenever a user says, "In b4 lock." Because almost every subsequent post has nothing to do with the topic and is concentrated with something like, "Thread suckz", and so on.

Postby **UrsusArctos** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:31 am

It becomes a kind of sideshow. First someone says "In b4 lock" or some variant thereof, and everyone cashes in. Naturally, the thread gets split or locked.

Thanks for putting this up, Tines. This "In b4 lock" trend is something we could do without.

The Imperialist · Postby **The Imperialist** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:31 am

Isn't it simple if the admins just delete the post, incase it may give influences into degeneration?

Postby **UrsusArctos** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:05 am

No.
(a) We can't be here to delete wayward posts 24/7.
(b) We don't like deleting posts at the drop of a hat.

Postby **Mr. Tines** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:55 am

To amplify on point (a) -- between mod/admin visits, a new thread can become 3/4 "in b4 lock" or discussions about whether that sentiment is merited. This sort of behaviour is just not acceptable, and it should not need moderator intervention to point this out.

For my part, though, I am quite happy to delete posts that do not contribute, when I can sensibly cauterise such a digression. However, if it comes to having to apply harsher measures, then so be it.

Postby **Sailor Star Dust** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:10 pm

Ojichan: Thanks so much for bringing this up. It was starting to drive me crazy though I didn't get a chance to say anything yet.

IrkenEvangelion · Postby **IrkenEvangelion** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:13 pm

What posseses people to be so arrogent as to say "This thread is going to be locked."

Postby **Mr. Tines** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:15 pm

/b/-tardedness (or childishness, as it used to be called in the old days).

Postby **BobBQ** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:34 pm

Thank you, Uncle Tines.

THE Hal E. Burton 9000 · Postby **THE Hal E. Burton 9000** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:55 pm

so, what childishness now replaces "inb4lock" as we beat each other to a pulp across the threads of the forum whilst we wait seemingly without end for NEW news on Webuild?

Formless One · Postby **Formless One** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:40 pm

Be creative. Like, maybe learn how to make these nonsense threads make sense. :rolleyes:

You'd think that would be far more fun then simply trying to kill them.

Postby **UrsusArctos** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:06 pm

THE Hal E. Burton 9000 wrote:so, what childishness now replaces "inb4lock" ...<snip>

Standing in the corner? :kaos_akuma:

Being on the naughty step is a good place for all you "inb4lock" /b/-tards.

THE Hal E. Burton 9000 · Postby **THE Hal E. Burton 9000** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:59 pm

Formless One wrote:Be creative. Like, maybe learn how to make these nonsense threads make sense. You'd think that would be far more fun then simply trying to kill them.

not a bad idea, but then it'll be "back on topic bitches", you know you just can't win on this

Formless One · Postby **Formless One** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:10 pm

If that's the case, why don't you start threads that you can enjoy, rather than derailing ones that aren't interesting enough for you? Certainly it can't be that hard. Presuming you aren't me. :smirk:

Rhyno · Postby **Rhyno** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:13 pm

I've seen many threads get derailed simply because a single individual states, "You know this thread is about to get locked"... and, usually, that person is not a mod or admin. Then, up to half a dozen "Inb4locks" appear. I don't even really understand the requests to have a thread locked. If you don't want to read the thread, don't. I'm selective about the threads I read and participate in.

Action_Bastard · Postby **Action_Bastard** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:23 pm

"You know this thread is about to get locked"

That should from now on be: "The words that shall never be written"

Postby **UrsusArctos** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:44 am

I split out a tangent that looked like it was going along the "inb4lock" line. Keep in mind that this particular thread was created for a very valid reason, and that it will stay open for that reason. And like Rhyno says, if you don't like the thread, don't bother to post in it and don't read it. Simple.

The Eva Monkey · Postby **The Eva Monkey** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:48 pm

THE Hal E. Burton 9000 wrote:
Formless One wrote:Be creative. Like, maybe learn how to make these nonsense threads make sense. You'd think that would be far more fun then simply trying to kill them.
not a bad idea, but then it'll be "back on topic bitches", you know you just can't win on this

In before "The quote is: Stay on topic, bitches."

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