buddie06smfc Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It would be a travesty if IXI The One IXI/LOL@Celtic didn't make the top 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 "Massive loss to the site" Fucking hell. Swampy is definitely a decent poster that adds more to P&B than he takes away. P&B without VikingTON is a little like World War Two without Hitler. It's definitely better, but altogether less compelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperDee Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It's not really a particularly difficult concept, is it? When I read this site there are particular posters whose contributions I enjoy and who make threads more interesting. As such, if these posters were no longer involved they would be a big loss from my point of view. On the other hand, if some nonentity like AberdeenBud or KeeperDee was banned, it wouldn't affect my enjoyment in the slightest. In fact, I probably wouldn't even notice that their bland contributions were gone. A nonentity in your view, fair enough. But that's a rather selfish take on it, as I'm sure people on this site appreciate both AberdeenBud and my views on issues. Regardless though, I'm sure you have a reason for you view. Care to explain it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It's not really a particularly difficult concept, is it? When I read this site there are particular posters whose contributions I enjoy and who make threads more interesting. As such, if these posters were no longer involved they would be a big loss from my point of view. On the other hand, if some nonentity like AberdeenBud or KeeperDee was banned, it wouldn't affect my enjoyment in the slightest. In fact, I probably wouldn't even notice that their bland contributions were gone. Are you honestly saying that you look out for VikingTon's posts when viewing the board? I'd estimate that at least 75% of his posts are mundane efforts at winding someone up, using tired catchphrases from years ago. It's astonishing that anyone gets wound up by his efforts anymore. But yeah, I agree with Swampy, who I doubt many would argue is a decent poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It's not really a particularly difficult concept, is it? When I read this site there are particular posters whose contributions I enjoy and who make threads more interesting. As such, if these posters were no longer involved they would be a big loss from my point of view. On the other hand, if some nonentity like AberdeenBud or KeeperDee was banned, it wouldn't affect my enjoyment in the slightest. In fact, I probably wouldn't even notice that their bland contributions were gone. Your point is valid now you've clarified it is a personal opinion that your enjoyment of P&B would be diminished be their demise. Roverthemoon's point is that you seemed to be saying that P&B in general would be the poorer without them. Personally I'd miss Swampy because he's far more than a one trick pony and he entertains in addition to deriding others, whereas VT only does the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsoverperthshire Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 All this poses the question. Should the very best posters on here get paid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 All this poses the question. Should the very best posters on here get paid ? Nah, I need to stay below the super tax bracket, so I'm fine with voluntary work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 You know who was a good poster? MarreZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Swampy is an outstanding poster IMO, although he is prone to bizarre fits of pique for no apparent reason. He also rips the pish out of people with infinitely more style and panache than VT, who has just become a monotonous parody of himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gus Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 All this poses the question. Should the very best posters on here get paid ? Post well on here, get noticed - get paid. See barry and his book for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm always surprised when I see vikingTON actually having a normal conversation with someone and not a barrage of his scripted retorts. It makes me believe there is a shred of a nice guy in there somewhere. I reckon he would be useless if someone physically confronted him. His keyboard is his AK-47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 ^^^ great poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperDee Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm always surprised when I see vikingTON actually having a normal conversation with someone and not a barrage of his scripted retorts. It makes me believe there is a shred of a nice guy in there somewhere. I reckon he would be useless if someone physically confronted him. His keyboard is his AK-47. This. Although obviously a very intelligent individual, his online etiquette / conversational manner is sorely lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 1385056637235.jpg ^^^ great poster Athena, now those were the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Are you honestly saying that you look out for VikingTon's posts when viewing the board? I'd estimate that at least 75% of his posts are mundane efforts at winding someone up, using tired catchphrases from years ago. It's astonishing that anyone gets wound up by his efforts anymore. But yeah, I agree with Swampy, who I doubt many would argue is a decent poster. While it's certainly true that he can be tedious at times, I like the fact that VikingTON can so effortlessly weed out the idiots on this site. When he posts sincerely he's generally very good value too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Athena, now those were the days! I had that very poster up on my wall in my office and some bitch complained about it. It was the beginning of the end for male domination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gus Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I had that very poster up on my wall in my office and some bitch complained about it. It was the beginning of the end for male domination. Mumsnet poster, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I had that very poster up on my wall in my office and some bitch complained about it. It was the beginning of the end for male domination. That doesn't sound like a very ace situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 KeeperDee wrote: A nonentity in your view, fair enough. But that's a rather selfish take on it, as I'm sure people on this site appreciate both AberdeenBud and my views on issues. Regardless though, I'm sure you have a reason for you view. Care to explain it? Expressing my own opinion is selfish now, aye?There are loads of people who I think are completely worthless posters who wouldn't be missed. I just picked you two guys out because you've posted recently on this thread. When I read a post, I'm looking for it to be intelligent, insightful or funny. Generally yours are none of those things. When people consistently post stuff which fits none of those criteria, I feel they can be safely placed in the "non entity" category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperDee Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 KeeperDee wrote: Expressing my own opinion is selfish now, aye? There are loads of people who I think are completely worthless posters who wouldn't be missed. I just picked you two guys out because you've posted recently on this thread. When I read a post, I'm looking for it to be intelligent, insightful or funny. Generally yours are none of those things. When people consistently post stuff which fits none of those criteria, I feel they can be safely placed in the "non entity" category. Aye, in your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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