Spill Your Guts: What You Really Think About MB members

Freebase Dali · 11-16-2010, 11:07 PM

I both agree with, and endorse, the above post.

Here's some from me:

TheCunningStunt
I go through periods of like and dislike with this one. Sometimes you see him destroying intro threads with wanton abandon, and then he'll simmer down and you'll forget all about it, and then you'll notice his post count jump a thousand posts and investigate and realize a majority of those posts are short, almost irrelevant responses that result in a sort of off-topic conversation that isn't quite off topic, but doesn't require much thought or input either. But then other times, he provides some good entertainment as he seems to be witty for his age. He also indelibly creates a plethora of general discussion threads that everyone seems to enjoy, and regardless of how ridiculous each topic may seem on its own, the effect of community discussion and connection ends up weighing more. Overall, as much as I don't like to admit it, this guy has a good effect on the offtopic aspect of this website. I think his value lies mostly there. I don't consider that a bad thing either. I'm pretty much the same way, as I have a lot more to offer in that realm. This mode offers a balance to discussion that I think is necessary in any topic-related forum. I couldn't hate that aspect about TheCunningStunt, nor any others, without being hypocritical.

Duga
I've always liked this one. Scientifically and logically minded, not given to knee jerk emotional responses, thinks before he expresses. I could learn a thing or two from him and others here who operate on that same level. Tore especially. I see both of them in the same light.
When Duga got modded, I knew MB was getting more of the balance it needed. Duga and Tore both have a way of looking at things that really equalizes issues without creating any sort of discord, and although I'm not saying the other mods and myself don't have the ability, it just seems, to me, it's less of a natural thing to occur on a regular basis. But I think the styles generally work together as a fluid mosaic of interoperability and Duga fits the bill perfectly for how things are laid out now. Looking back at the other options at the time, I don't think there would have been a better decision for the position.

Pedestrian
Very interesting girl. Intelligent, and skilled at things artistic. I mostly agree with her philosophies from what I've read and think she's a cool cat.

Dayvan Cowboy
Easily the brightest 14(?) year old I've ever seen type on an internet. She has great taste in music and the mannerisms of an adult in a lot of cases. She has some self-confidence issues, but who doesn't at that age? I predict that by the time she's 25, she'll be a significant force in some way or another. I don't know if I can attribute it to technology and ease of information or whatever, but if I had been as well connected with things as she is when I was that age, I'd probably have a far different/better life than I do now.

I guess that's all for now.

11-16-2010, 11:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	I both agree with, and endorse, the above post. Here's some from me: TheCunningStunt I go through periods of like and dislike with this one. Sometimes you see him destroying intro threads with wanton abandon, and then he'll simmer down and you'll forget all about it, and then you'll notice his post count jump a thousand posts and investigate and realize a majority of those posts are short, almost irrelevant responses that result in a sort of off-topic conversation that isn't quite off topic, but doesn't require much thought or input either. But then other times, he provides some good entertainment as he seems to be witty for his age. He also indelibly creates a plethora of general discussion threads that everyone seems to enjoy, and regardless of how ridiculous each topic may seem on its own, the effect of community discussion and connection ends up weighing more. Overall, as much as I don't like to admit it, this guy has a good effect on the offtopic aspect of this website. I think his value lies mostly there. I don't consider that a bad thing either. I'm pretty much the same way, as I have a lot more to offer in that realm. This mode offers a balance to discussion that I think is necessary in any topic-related forum. I couldn't hate that aspect about TheCunningStunt, nor any others, without being hypocritical. Duga I've always liked this one. Scientifically and logically minded, not given to knee jerk emotional responses, thinks before he expresses. I could learn a thing or two from him and others here who operate on that same level. Tore especially. I see both of them in the same light. When Duga got modded, I knew MB was getting more of the balance it needed. Duga and Tore both have a way of looking at things that really equalizes issues without creating any sort of discord, and although I'm not saying the other mods and myself don't have the ability, it just seems, to me, it's less of a natural thing to occur on a regular basis. But I think the styles generally work together as a fluid mosaic of interoperability and Duga fits the bill perfectly for how things are laid out now. Looking back at the other options at the time, I don't think there would have been a better decision for the position. Pedestrian Very interesting girl. Intelligent, and skilled at things artistic. I mostly agree with her philosophies from what I've read and think she's a cool cat. Dayvan Cowboy Easily the brightest 14(?) year old I've ever seen type on an internet. She has great taste in music and the mannerisms of an adult in a lot of cases. She has some self-confidence issues, but who doesn't at that age? I predict that by the time she's 25, she'll be a significant force in some way or another. I don't know if I can attribute it to technology and ease of information or whatever, but if I had been as well connected with things as she is when I was that age, I'd probably have a far different/better life than I do now. I guess that's all for now.