I think it would be hard to get banned there.

2 years ago by BonesOfTheMoon to c/microblogmemes

schwim 131 points 2 years ago

It was incredibly easy to get banned there as many with the ability to ban were as petty and spiteful as the average SA poster. I had seen accounts get banned for something as little as not using punctuation and paragraphs(I'm not exaggerating).

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evidences 74 points 2 years ago

Earlyish forums on the web were sometimes a bit anal about proper grammar. I remember posting on a Cedar Point (a large amusement park in Ohio) fan forum back in the late 90s early 00s and written into the terms of service was an agreement to use proper grammar and punctuation.

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towerful 19 points 2 years ago

Uft, the amount of forum threads from 10 years ago that start out helpful for whatever I'm trying to solve which descend into massive arguments about miniscule things is frustrating.
I see grammar arguments a lot.
Which is why threaded conversations are better. The petty argument goes in one direction, and the information goes another.
Although linear threads are much easier for timeline based searching

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MindTraveller 1 point 2 years ago

I don't think they hold in their poos.

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captainlezbian 2 points 2 years ago

Yes they’re very anal expressive

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xkbx 39 points 2 years ago

I had my icon changed several times by other users to mock me on a regular basis

Why do I remember this as good internet

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Skullgrid 34 points 2 years ago

because behaviour like this usually kept stupidity low, or paid for server costs by exploiting idiots with money to blow, instead of selling out to huge corporations.

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barsquid 13 points 2 years ago

Didn't you have to pay real money to change icons? So that was invested mocking instead of the low-committed, low-effort mockings of today.

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TragicNotCute 16 points 2 years ago

In all fairness, the rules strongly suggested you lurk for an extended period of time so you don’t get banned. They definitely had some non-traditional rules.

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algorithmae 12 points 2 years ago

Yeah right, only idiots get banned there.

(USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)

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HAL_9_TRILLION 10 points 2 years ago

Mangosteen $1000 chair 888 hey Lowtax kill yourself lol.

(USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)

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Klear 2 points 2 years ago

Didn't he already do that once?

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Bertuccio 12 points 2 years ago

Good

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rc__buggy 13 points 2 years ago

b&

No punctuation

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ZJBlank 7 points 2 years ago

I was so confused about what the heck b& meant, I’ve never seen it written that way before. My dumb brain was like “Huh? B ampersand?”

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lennivelkant 2 points 2 years ago

Bumpersand

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Mnemnosyne 8 points 2 years ago

To be fair, not using punctuation and paragraphs should be a bannable offense on every form of written media to exist!

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ResoluteCatnap 15 points 2 years ago

I must respectfully disagree with your assertion that not using punctuation and paragraphs should be a bannable offense on every form of written media to exist because while it is true that punctuation and paragraphs greatly enhance the readability and clarity of written communication it is also important to recognize that language and writing are inherently flexible and evolving forms of expression there are numerous contexts and situations where the rigid application of punctuation and paragraphs may not be necessary or even desirable consider the vast array of poetic forms that eschew traditional punctuation and paragraph structure for the sake of rhythm flow and emotional impact similarly many modernist and postmodernist literary works deliberately abandon conventional punctuation to challenge readers' perceptions and to convey a sense of disorientation or stream-of-consciousness thought furthermore the digital age my name is chatgpt has given rise to new forms of communication such as text messaging and social media where brevity and speed often take precedence over strict grammatical rules in these contexts the use of punctuation and paragraphs is often minimal or non-existent yet the messages conveyed are still understood by the intended audience imposing a blanket ban on the absence of punctuation and paragraphs would not only stifle creativity but also fail to acknowledge the diverse ways in which people communicate it is also worth noting that not everyone has the same level of proficiency in written language for those with dyslexia other learning disabilities or those for whom english is a second language the conventional rules of writing may pose significant challenges these individuals should not be penalized or excluded from participating in written discourse simply because they struggle with punctuation and paragraph structure instead we should foster an inclusive environment that values the content and intent of their communication rather than its adherence to rigid formalities additionally there are cultural differences in writing styles that must be considered what is deemed appropriate or acceptable in one language or cultural context may not hold true in another imposing a universal standard for punctuation and paragraph use would ignore these important variations and contribute to a homogenization of global communication that undermines cultural diversity therefore while punctuation and paragraphs undoubtedly play a crucial role in enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of written communication it is neither practical nor fair to enforce their use universally across all forms of media doing so would overlook the rich diversity of expressive styles the unique challenges faced by different individuals and the evolving nature of language itself instead we should encourage a more flexible and inclusive approach to writing that respects and accommodates the myriad ways in which people choose to express themselves

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AngryCommieKender 10 points 2 years ago

No! Bad ResoluteCatnip! Bad!

<Squirts water bottle at you)

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samus12345 10 points 2 years ago

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Land_Strider 7 points 2 years ago

I'm having a very hard time holding myself from putting a big punctuation hole on the part of my phone where the downvote button is.

May your devils stab you with pointy exclamation marks and carve you up with curved question marks!

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mobilehugh 3 points 2 years ago

tldr of ResoluteCatNap

because they struggle with punctuation and paragraph structure instead we should foster an inclusive environment that values the content and intent of their communication rather than its adherence to rigid formalities additionally there are cultural differences in writing styles that must be considered what is deemed appropriate or acceptable in one language or cultural context may not hold true in another imposing a universal standard for punctuation and paragraph use would ignore these important variations and contribute to a homogenization of global communication that undermines cultural diversity therefore while punctuation and paragraphs undoubtedly play a crucial role in enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of written communication it is neither practical nor fair to enforce their use universally across all forms of media doing so would overlook the rich diversity of expressive styles the unique challenges faced by different individuals and the evolving nature of language itself instead we should encourage a more flexible and inclusive approach to writing that respects and accommodates the myriad ways in which people choose to express themselves

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AVincentInSpace 3 points 2 years ago

no please god why

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wander1236 5 points 2 years ago

Deserved tbh

/s

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Nomecks 3 points 2 years ago

I remember a good one being a Lowtax post and the first reply being "STFU noob"

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themeatbridge 113 points 2 years ago

At some point, I remember Reddit mods could only mute you for 30 days. I had a running argument with one particular mod that lasted over a year because he was wrong and I had calendar reminders.

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Corgana 55 points 2 years ago

Oh man, I remember guys like you, I almost always did the smart thing, didn't engage and muted another 30 days; but I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel a twinge of respect for the dedication to the craft.

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Xanis 35 points 2 years ago

Soooo, uh...how often did you mute because you were wrong and didn't want to engage?

Asking for the shit posters you used to know.

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Corgana 57 points 2 years ago

Zero bc the supreme court ruled if a mod believes it it becomes truth

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ThatWeirdGuy1001 15 points 2 years ago

This guy mods

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BonesOfTheMoon 12 points 2 years ago

I really love that.

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morrowind 99 points 2 years ago

100, 000 hours is 11.4 years by the way, for everyone who isn't a human computer.

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Klear 12 points 2 years ago

I just calculated 2024 - 2013. Does that make me a computer?

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morrowind 8 points 2 years ago

That makes you clever. And maybe a little presumptuous

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Kazumara 5 points 2 years ago

No, it makes you a calculator

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Nobody 80 points 2 years ago

“From hell’s heart, I stab at thee. For hate’s sake, I spit my first unbanned keystroke at thee.”

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SzethFriendOfNimi 17 points 2 years ago

The needs of the many…. outweigh… the needs of the few…. [click]

Email sent: Project New New Grounds

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RandomStickman 39 points 2 years ago

I wanna read what this is about

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match 4 points 2 years ago path: 0 11235597 11255236, hotness: undefined, score: 4, children: 2
RandomStickman 2 points 2 years ago

I love you thank you for the laughs

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match 3 points 2 years ago

ily2

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tigeruppercut 30 points 2 years ago

Typical SA goon stuff

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DaMonsterKnees 8 points 2 years ago

You sound.... like a spai...

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quafeinum 4 points 2 years ago

Only a spy would know

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DaMonsterKnees 29 points 2 years ago

This will actually be very cathartic for me, so thanks, but as a survivor of SA...

FUCK LOWTAX!

And of course

RIP VILE RAT

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AngryCommieKender 4 points 2 years ago

o7 Vile Rat!

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Thrashy 3 points 2 years ago

o7 Vile Rat, but grr gons

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AngryCommieKender 2 points 2 years ago

Am0k. is recruiting.

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roguetrick 3 points 2 years ago

RIP vilerat, but he was a liberal shithead who once tried to justify the colonization of Africa. That didn't mean he deserved to get murdered in said Africa by a mob. He wasn't as bad as evilweasel.

https://imgur.com/k5tjKtb viletat

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FlyingSquid 2 points 2 years ago
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Fizz 22 points 2 years ago

Is there a link to the post cause restarting an 11 year argument is wild. Most forums lock posts that old.

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corsicanguppy 10 points 2 years ago

I love how fora think stale is the opposite of valuable, as if discussions are yoghurt.

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deadbeef79000 6 points 2 years ago

Up voted for Latin.

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JackbyDev 5 points 2 years ago

Boy I sure love when the first Google result is a forum post that gets answered years later only for people to cry about necroing. Like get the fuck over yourselves. Sorry an unanswered question got answered.

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MisterNeon 21 points 2 years ago

Oh man Something Awful, what a nostalgic memory of early internet culture. I used to love the cartoons. I wonder what Shmorky has been...up...to... OH GOD!

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Klear 5 points 2 years ago

Wait, what? I'm kinda scared to look him up now...

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SoleInvictus 4 points 2 years ago

If you have thirty minutes to kill, here's a video breakdown.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eVPUdQhk3rI

Edit: I posted this before watching it. It's informative but the author is a douchebag when it comes to gender identity.

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Klear 2 points 2 years ago

Oh damn, what a shitshow.

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SoleInvictus 1 point 2 years ago

Pun intended?

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Naz 17 points 2 years ago

Typical goon behavior, lmfao

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chicken 11 points 2 years ago

Glad I never bothered with that site

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