If Wordforge had a "Supreme Court", who would you nominate?

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  1. El Chup

    El Chup Fuck Trump Deceased Member Git

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    Lanzman is clearly not bothering to upgrade. Why doesn't he just sell the board to someone who is?
  2. Caboose

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    Lanz sells the board there'll be no need to upgrade, most of us will be done.
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  3. Spaceturkey

    Spaceturkey i can see my house

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    done what?
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  4. Ancalagon

    Ancalagon Scalawag Administrator Formerly Important

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    Hyperbole much?

    Why would people be more inclined to leave when Lanz sells the board than when Aurora, Borgs, or Elwood did it?

    We used to have a history of rotating ownership every couple of years. Kept leadership from getting stale or burned out. I think the last couple years have been proof positive that that was a good tradition and one we should get back to.
  5. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    I think this may well be true. And wonder if that is the real motivation behind those so eager to "help".

    The only thing I don't get is why. Sans WF we won't re-group on a new BBS, Facebook is a poor substitute, and chat is a dead medium.

    Why kill Wordforge?
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  6. gul

    gul Revolting Beer Drinker Administrator Formerly Important

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    Why would it kill Wordforge?
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  7. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Before I answer, how you doing? Are you still wound up, or is dialogue possible?
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  8. K.

    K. Sober

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    You've got to be kidding me. This board has gone through a handful owners so far, and at least the first three were more radically different from each other than any reasonably likely candidate for the next ownership can ever be from Lanzman. Why would anyone leave over an ownership change now when they never did before?
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  9. Demiurge

    Demiurge Goodbye and Hello, as always.

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    Dialogue hasn't been possible with you Clyde for several years. Its a choice. For example, you could have just chosen to respond without the passive agressive troll. But you are an immature asshole, so you went that route.

    Next time, just respond.
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  10. gul

    gul Revolting Beer Drinker Administrator Formerly Important

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    Dialogue is always possible Clyde. But if you come at it as Clyde 2.0, I'm afraid you've lost any respectability required for people to take the response seriously. A larger threat to Wordforge is the impression that mods are abusing their position to troll the membership. Are you prepared to really have a discussion about what is harmful to Wordforge? More importantly, do you care enough to take steps aimed at supporting Wordforge instead of your ego?
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  11. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Wow that's just downright hurtful. :(
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  12. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    So that's a no then.
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  13. gul

    gul Revolting Beer Drinker Administrator Formerly Important

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    So, as Demiurge suggested, you lack the maturity for this discussion. Clyde 2.0 should be fired from the staff.
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  14. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    But Clyde 1.0 is cool?

    Good grief man, how are you even taking yourself seriously?
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  15. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    :bang:

    It's like fighting a handicapped person, even when you win you lose. :(
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  16. gul

    gul Revolting Beer Drinker Administrator Formerly Important

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    Where is Clyde 1.0? Haven't seen the guy in a few years.
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  17. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Okay gul, skins off, rash guards on, bullfrog noses, and log fish allowed!!
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  18. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Got it unstuck yet?

    You only carry baggage until you can set it down!

    :dancingbacon:
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  19. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Can you believe you just posted this, twice?

    What happened to gul 1.0?
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  20. The Prussian Mafia

    The Prussian Mafia Sex crazed nympho

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    How much does it cost to own Wordforge anyway?
  21. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Adds Neroon to the list of descriptors by gul 1.3.
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  22. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    At this point would it be inappropriate to jokingly say "Dance monkey, dance!"

    Keep in mind I'm asking as Clyde 4.7.






    ;)
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  23. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    You didn't get the reference did you?

    Okay, carry on.
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  24. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Answer chup's question or step down!
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  25. ed629

    ed629 Morally Inept Banned

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    I would also nominate myself, because.... well why not? I would be the bestest mod ever.
  26. Quincunx

    Quincunx anti-anti Staff Member Administrator

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    :wtf:

    This is just such a bizarre comment. As if anyone's participation at WF depends on who the current owner is. Think about this:

    Aurora owned the board for a little over a year.
    Borgs about a year.
    Elwood 3 years.
    Lanz is getting close to 5 years as owner.

    I don't blame him for getting burned out, but it's been obvious for a while now he's no longer interested in doing much. Why would it be so awful to pass the torch?

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  27. Clyde

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    Honest answer - Yeah sounded weird to me too. But I suspect there is more than a little bit of truth in the sentiment. Nothing owner specific but as many more eloquent members have pointed out, BBS's are fading away. Surviving mainly as feedback forums for popular sites.

    Lemme put it another way, what if I bought the board?
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  28. We Are Borg

    We Are Borg Republican Democrat

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    :ohnoes: :midnightsuicide:
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  29. gul

    gul Revolting Beer Drinker Administrator Formerly Important

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    And now we have the method to his madness. By appearing to be an absolute mess as a moderator, Clyde hopes to improve Lanzman's image. Of course, the only way that works in the end, is for Lanz to fire Clyde.
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  30. Clyde

    Clyde Orange

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    Dude, now you're just getting creepy paranoid. :calli:

    Go back to just being angry about donkeys and elephants.












    Or lighten up and have a laugh! The internet really isn't serious business. :D
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