Is this the viz thread?
I can remember when this forum was just green fields.
And there was no violence around like today. Not atall like the war.
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostIs the “not as good as it used to be” sentiment (being discussed elsewhere) symptomatic of a recent disturbing trend occurring in these forums, or is it a recurring theme (provably symptomatic of these forums) with no basis in fact?
It’s a pubic poll, in the hope of encouraging open and honest answers, and personal recriminations as necessary. Please vote using only one of your aliases.
I’m mostly, but not entirely, gearing the question towards the General and Light Relief forums, not only because these are the only forums used, but also because a little ambiguity can go a long way. Humans love ambiguity, but I digress.
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Not as good as it used to be
35This board is not as good as it was in the old days25.71%9These will be the good old days11.43%4The board’s very existence is an affront to human decency5.71%2The forums are hilarious17.14%6I don’t know why I am here, are we there yet?20.00%7AndyW20.00%7The poll is expired.
Is the “not as good as it used to be” sentiment (being discussed elsewhere) symptomatic of a recent disturbing trend occurring in these forums, or is it a recurring theme (provably symptomatic of these forums) with no basis in fact?
It’s a pubic poll, in the hope of encouraging open and honest answers, and personal recriminations as necessary. Please vote using only one of your aliases.
I’m mostly, but not entirely, gearing the question towards the General and Light Relief forums, not only because these are the only forums used, but also because a little ambiguity can go a long way. Humans love ambiguity, but I digress.
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