Soapbox v\s Lounge
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I am new to codeproject forums. I see there are two forums for general discussions Lounge and Soapbox. I read the description about both forums but still I am unclear about the difference between soapbox and lounge as I see some posts in the lounge which clearly belongs to soapbox, but still not sure.
Generally things that may offend somebody/anybody should be in soapbox, where it generally appears to be ok. Example : I don't believe in God/Allah/Baked Beans The arguments then ensue. Be sure to be able to back your views, and that is ok. Do not hit and run, that is do not disagree, then insult and refuse to explain why you are expressing a different view. Believe me, most people will disagree with your views, but will be prepared to listen/argue/respond sensibly if you explain why you hold them. Some do not do this and are widely hated for it! As for the lounge, it is a venerable thing, some members can get away with things that noobs cannot. Also, I can riff someone like Ravel,Mustafa Ismail Mustafa or Anna-Jayne Metcalfe because of knowing them well, even in the lounge. In the lounge, keep it polite, interesting, novel or amusing. (You will be told when they ain't!)
------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke
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Short answer: Chris has everyone under control in the Lounge; in the Soapbox, the inmates are revolting. ;)
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface
Oakman wrote:
the inmates are revolting.
only some 'o you guys are revolting, the rest of us are pretty OK.
Mike - typical white guy. The USA does have universal healthcare, but you have to pay for it. D'oh. Thomas Mann - "Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." The NYT - my leftist brochure. Calling an illegal alien an “undocumented immigrant” is like calling a drug dealer an “unlicensed pharmacist”. God doesn't believe in atheists, therefore they don't exist.
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Oakman wrote:
the inmates are revolting.
only some 'o you guys are revolting, the rest of us are pretty OK.
Mike - typical white guy. The USA does have universal healthcare, but you have to pay for it. D'oh. Thomas Mann - "Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." The NYT - my leftist brochure. Calling an illegal alien an “undocumented immigrant” is like calling a drug dealer an “unlicensed pharmacist”. God doesn't believe in atheists, therefore they don't exist.
Mike Gaskey wrote:
only some 'o you guys are revolting, the rest of us are pretty OK.
No, I think he got it about right! :)
------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke
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Oakman wrote:
the inmates are revolting.
only some 'o you guys are revolting, the rest of us are pretty OK.
Mike - typical white guy. The USA does have universal healthcare, but you have to pay for it. D'oh. Thomas Mann - "Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." The NYT - my leftist brochure. Calling an illegal alien an “undocumented immigrant” is like calling a drug dealer an “unlicensed pharmacist”. God doesn't believe in atheists, therefore they don't exist.
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Short answer: Chris has everyone under control in the Lounge; in the Soapbox, the inmates are revolting. ;)
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface
Oh I got it.
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Generally things that may offend somebody/anybody should be in soapbox, where it generally appears to be ok. Example : I don't believe in God/Allah/Baked Beans The arguments then ensue. Be sure to be able to back your views, and that is ok. Do not hit and run, that is do not disagree, then insult and refuse to explain why you are expressing a different view. Believe me, most people will disagree with your views, but will be prepared to listen/argue/respond sensibly if you explain why you hold them. Some do not do this and are widely hated for it! As for the lounge, it is a venerable thing, some members can get away with things that noobs cannot. Also, I can riff someone like Ravel,Mustafa Ismail Mustafa or Anna-Jayne Metcalfe because of knowing them well, even in the lounge. In the lounge, keep it polite, interesting, novel or amusing. (You will be told when they ain't!)
------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke
Very descriptive answer.. This should appear on the forums as a guidelines for a newbie like me.... Thanks.....
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We're just an easy going, happy go lucky bunch here in the SB. The Lounge Lizards are a prudish, back stabbing, narrow minded lot. :laugh:
"Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work and then they get elected and prove it." -- P.J. O'Rourke
Tim Craig wrote:
We're just an easy going, happy go lucky bunch here in the SB. The Lounge Lizards are a prudish, back stabbing, narrow minded lot.
I thought its other way around
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Generally things that may offend somebody/anybody should be in soapbox, where it generally appears to be ok. Example : I don't believe in God/Allah/Baked Beans The arguments then ensue. Be sure to be able to back your views, and that is ok. Do not hit and run, that is do not disagree, then insult and refuse to explain why you are expressing a different view. Believe me, most people will disagree with your views, but will be prepared to listen/argue/respond sensibly if you explain why you hold them. Some do not do this and are widely hated for it! As for the lounge, it is a venerable thing, some members can get away with things that noobs cannot. Also, I can riff someone like Ravel,Mustafa Ismail Mustafa or Anna-Jayne Metcalfe because of knowing them well, even in the lounge. In the lounge, keep it polite, interesting, novel or amusing. (You will be told when they ain't!)
------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke
What the H*ll do you have against baked beans. You baked bean haters are anti-legume-speciesests (yes I said it!) and deny all the the wonderful benifits [^]of the bean. I urge you to renounce your extreme and radical position.
MrPlankton
Multicultural Diversity Training, the new Socialist Reeducation Camp-light.
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What the H*ll do you have against baked beans. You baked bean haters are anti-legume-speciesests (yes I said it!) and deny all the the wonderful benifits [^]of the bean. I urge you to renounce your extreme and radical position.
MrPlankton
Multicultural Diversity Training, the new Socialist Reeducation Camp-light.
Damn you man, beans are insidious. They convert otherwise good people into poison gas factories!! Can you not see smell!
Bar fomos edo pariyart gedeem, agreo eo dranem abal edyero eyrem kalm kareore
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Tim Craig wrote:
We're just an easy going, happy go lucky bunch here in the SB. The Lounge Lizards are a prudish, back stabbing, narrow minded lot.
I thought its other way around
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Damn you man, beans are insidious. They convert otherwise good people into poison gas factories!! Can you not see smell!
Bar fomos edo pariyart gedeem, agreo eo dranem abal edyero eyrem kalm kareore
MidwestLimey wrote:
gas factories
Consentrating methane to make an effective altnate fuel source.. if we could only harness it. and I'm not and old fart (not until after dinner anyway) :) .
MrPlankton
Multicultural Diversity Training, the new Socialist Reeducation Camp-light.
modified on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:50 PM
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MidwestLimey wrote:
gas factories
Consentrating methane to make an effective altnate fuel source.. if we could only harness it. and I'm not and old fart (not until after dinner anyway) :) .
MrPlankton
Multicultural Diversity Training, the new Socialist Reeducation Camp-light.
modified on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:50 PM
In ancient Egypt a man could by taxes by working on the various public works. Perhaps a modern alternative could have people farting in a Bean/Methane facility for a month? Who said the SB was full of cra stupid ideas.
Bar fomos edo pariyart gedeem, agreo eo dranem abal edyero eyrem kalm kareore
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Short answer: Chris has everyone under control in the Lounge; in the Soapbox, the inmates are revolting. ;)
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface
Oakman wrote:
the inmates are revolting.
And Ilidiot is the stupid one, dropping the soap all the time. Makes me wonder if he does it on purpose!
-- Kein Mitleid Für Die Mehrheit
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Generally things that may offend somebody/anybody should be in soapbox, where it generally appears to be ok. Example : I don't believe in God/Allah/Baked Beans The arguments then ensue. Be sure to be able to back your views, and that is ok. Do not hit and run, that is do not disagree, then insult and refuse to explain why you are expressing a different view. Believe me, most people will disagree with your views, but will be prepared to listen/argue/respond sensibly if you explain why you hold them. Some do not do this and are widely hated for it! As for the lounge, it is a venerable thing, some members can get away with things that noobs cannot. Also, I can riff someone like Ravel,Mustafa Ismail Mustafa or Anna-Jayne Metcalfe because of knowing them well, even in the lounge. In the lounge, keep it polite, interesting, novel or amusing. (You will be told when they ain't!)
------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke
Yup. Isn't it nice when you find someone that knows that friendship and debate can go hand in hand?
Dalek Dave wrote:
In the lounge, keep it polite, interesting, novel or amusing. (You will be told when they ain't!)
Quite often with a jackhammer. :)
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MidwestLimey wrote:
gas factories
Consentrating methane to make an effective altnate fuel source.. if we could only harness it. and I'm not and old fart (not until after dinner anyway) :) .
MrPlankton
Multicultural Diversity Training, the new Socialist Reeducation Camp-light.
modified on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:50 PM
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Generally things that may offend somebody/anybody should be in soapbox, where it generally appears to be ok. Example : I don't believe in God/Allah/Baked Beans The arguments then ensue. Be sure to be able to back your views, and that is ok. Do not hit and run, that is do not disagree, then insult and refuse to explain why you are expressing a different view. Believe me, most people will disagree with your views, but will be prepared to listen/argue/respond sensibly if you explain why you hold them. Some do not do this and are widely hated for it! As for the lounge, it is a venerable thing, some members can get away with things that noobs cannot. Also, I can riff someone like Ravel,Mustafa Ismail Mustafa or Anna-Jayne Metcalfe because of knowing them well, even in the lounge. In the lounge, keep it polite, interesting, novel or amusing. (You will be told when they ain't!)
------------------------------------ "The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion" Arthur C Clarke
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Dalek Dave wrote:
Be sure to be able to back your views
Hey now don't go changing the rules. If people in here have to back up what they are saying the soapbox will be dead by morning..... As such, I proclaim myself King of the Moon.
All hail to the King. Now get back to your kingdom and let us know when it's safe to return there. :)
Chris Meech I am Canadian. [heard in a local bar] In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. [Yogi Berra]
modified on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 5:28 PM
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Short answer: Chris has everyone under control in the Lounge; in the Soapbox, the inmates are revolting. ;)
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface
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Very descriptive answer.. This should appear on the forums as a guidelines for a newbie like me.... Thanks.....
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