Topics that appear on VJ

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Debate (illegal aliens, politics, news stories)

1. Someone posts a clipped version of an article with a link. A video may accompany the article, most likely one that only serves to antagonize various members.

2. Posts are made and most consist of five sentences or less.

3. Someone makes a thread on the same topic without checking to see if one has already been made. Charles notifies them and gives a link.

4. Inevitably, someone makes an overly aggressive and inflammatory post.

5. Others respond, sometimes very forecefully.

6. Some people will write longer -- and more detailed -- posts, but those will be ignored in favor of yelling at one another.

7. Eventually the topic is somewhat twisted and individuals begin insulting each other.

8. The insults and vague commentary on the topic goes on for what may be 2 to 20 pages.

9. Thread dies out or a moderator locks it.

Tragedy (murder, rape, torture)

1. Someone posts a clipped version of an article with a link.

2. Various posts are made to the tune of: "Terrible, just terrible" or "So sad." Some people will simply respond with a sad smiley.

3. The thread turns into a debate. The initial point of the thread is lost.

4. The debate turns into an argument consisting of insults.

5. Thread dies out or a moderator locks it.

Jokes (usually gender-based)

1. Someone posts a poorly-written and mass produced joke.

2. Various "LOL!" or "ROFL!" comments ensue.

3. No one realizes the joke has been posted before and probably with alarming regularity.

4. Thread dies out.

Myth/Urban Legend (too many to name)

1. Someone posts a myth or urban legend.

2. People respond in a surprised and somewhat shocked manner.

3. Virtually no one bothers to check if it's true.

4. Eventually someone checks and posts a link to Snopes.

5. People ignore the link and continue to respond with alarm.

6. Thread dies out.

Crazy (people doing really stupid or unusual things)

1. Someone will post an article with a link.

2. Amazement is expressed.

3. Crass comments are made.

4. An argument may occur and if it does, it will overtake the thread.

5. Thread dies out or a moderator locks it.

Question (traveling, vehicles, electronics)

1. Someone makes a post asking a question or looking for assistance.

2. A few people will help out.

3. Dumb comments that offer little-to-no help are made.

4. Jokes about the thread and the OP are sometimes made.

5. An argument may occur and if it does, it will overtake the thread.

6. Thread dies out or a moderator locks it.

Stupid (random posts that make no sense whatsoever)

1. Someone makes a post that makes no sense.

2. Surprise is denoted by smileys.

3. A response is sometimes given by the OP, usually in the form of more nonsense.

4. Jokes about the OP are made.

5. Thread dies out.

Game (whatever inane game the forum has this week)

1. Someone makes a game.

2. Others play it.

3. Some people make fun of those in the game.

4. Thread lives for what seems like an eternity.

5. Thread dies out or a moderator continues it in a separate thread, due to the number of posts in the original.

6. The cycle may be restarted with the new thread or it may die out eventually.

Vent (complain about everything and anything)

1. Someone starts the thread and leads off with their own complaint.

2. People follow.

3. Thread becomes virtually immortal and simply won't die.

4. A moderator steps in and makes a new thread that continues from the original, due to the extremely high volume of posts.

5. New thread starts the cycle over.

No Particular Topic (say whatever you want)

1. Someone starts the thread and leads off with a ridiculous comment or joke.

2. Other people follow suit.

3. Thread refuses to die.

4. A moderator steps in and makes a new thread that continues from the original, due to the extremely high volume of posts.

5. New thread starts the cycle over.

Poll (anything can be a topic)

1. Someone makes a poll and usually posts <EOM>

2. People vote and post comments.

3. If skewing the poll is possible, people will do it.

4. An argument may occur, in which case the poll's original purpose will be lost.

5. Thread dies out or a moderator locks it.

List (like this one)

1. Someone makes a list and posts it.

2. People respond -- some think it's funny while others take offense.

3. An argument may occur.

4. Thread dies off or a moderator locks it.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I am offended!

[The_Dude 1,142]

No,No, No, No, AJ you are out of order, you are supposed to post before someone is offended

[Sprailenes 47]

lolz.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I figured I'd cut to the chase.

[fozzie 41]

No,No, No, No, AJ you are out of order, you are supposed to post before someone is offended

This is a stupid list, anyone that thinks different can kiss my #######!

[The_Dude 1,142]

z0mg you are all fired.... we are going out of order here. There is an orderly list here that outlines in what order we are supposed to react, be outraged and then of course when to start flaming.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

In before the lock!

[pedroh 21]

lol.. also the threads are seasonal.. like the illegals threads... some weeks there will be 2-3 articles posted everyday (greetings peejay) and then there's a couple of weeks break..

[Heracles 417]

Yeah zomg people care about their country. What idiots hey.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Sentinel, you forgot in your list the part of the thread where the d0uchebags chime in

[Heracles 417]

Sentinel, you forgot in your list the part of the thread where the d0uchebags chime in

You did it for him by "chiming in".

Edited April 1, 2009 by Constellation

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Sentinel, you forgot in your list the part of the thread where the d0uchebags chime in

stfu commie

[The_Dude 1,142]

Sentinel, you forgot in your list the part of the thread where the d0uchebags chime in

You did it for him by "chiming" in.

said the smarmy d0chebag

[Amby 490]

please note: db is a suspendable offense