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.
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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.
I've found Soapbox threads to go longer than Longue threads in general. For instance, take your own post and see how long it went :)
------------------------------------------- It's code that drives you - Shyam
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I've found Soapbox threads to go longer than Longue threads in general. For instance, take your own post and see how long it went :)
------------------------------------------- It's code that drives you - Shyam
Shyam Bharath wrote:
I've found Soapbox threads to go longer than Longue threads in general
Does the length of forum matter? I see the quality of thoughts/words/opinion in lounge is more better than the soapbox. By the way I am member here since 2-3 days so it is possible I may not know the truth/fact. :-)
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Shyam Bharath wrote:
I've found Soapbox threads to go longer than Longue threads in general
Does the length of forum matter? I see the quality of thoughts/words/opinion in lounge is more better than the soapbox. By the way I am member here since 2-3 days so it is possible I may not know the truth/fact. :-)
Soapbox discussions do have a habit of being long-winded, and heated. This is to be expected considering the subjects under discussion. So you often see discussions over a hundred messages in a thread over 2 or more days. And there is no limit on message count, duration of discussion, or indeed subject. BUT, if you are easily offended, then the soapbox might not be for you. Otherwise, welcome, come have some fun.
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Shyam Bharath wrote:
I've found Soapbox threads to go longer than Longue threads in general
Does the length of forum matter? I see the quality of thoughts/words/opinion in lounge is more better than the soapbox. By the way I am member here since 2-3 days so it is possible I may not know the truth/fact. :-)
Soapbox or Longue, just feel free unwind yourself and express your opinions. When you browse threads, you will find some topics you might want to discuss so just race in and have fun ;) .
------------------------------------------- It's code that drives you - Shyam
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Trollslayer wrote:
Speak for yourself! ;P
He was, of course. Even you are not nearly as revolting as he.
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Soapbox discussions do have a habit of being long-winded, and heated. This is to be expected considering the subjects under discussion. So you often see discussions over a hundred messages in a thread over 2 or more days. And there is no limit on message count, duration of discussion, or indeed subject. BUT, if you are easily offended, then the soapbox might not be for you. Otherwise, welcome, come have some fun.
Yeah and I guess I know now the difference between the soapbox and lounge. The other good thing I noticed that the threads( and users also) on this site are way more active then any other programming forum site I know. And I kinda loved it.... cheers for CP and CPians :)
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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.
:mad: Stop asking crappy questions :mad: BTW, The lounge answer: dear friend, you are welcome in the Lounge, your question sounds interesting... ;)
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:mad: Stop asking crappy questions :mad: BTW, The lounge answer: dear friend, you are welcome in the Lounge, your question sounds interesting... ;)
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]I like the soapbox answer. :-)
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I've found Soapbox threads to go longer than Longue threads in general. For instance, take your own post and see how long it went :)
------------------------------------------- It's code that drives you - Shyam
Well, the Lounge is more for quality and so threads tend to be shorter. Whereas the Soapbox is more for quantity, so threads can take on a life all of their own. :)
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]
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:mad: Stop asking crappy questions :mad: BTW, The lounge answer: dear friend, you are welcome in the Lounge, your question sounds interesting... ;)
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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If that is your opinion of the lounge, I think that you should go in there, insult John Simmons, and wait for a sweet and sappy response back from him.
Some people sail through life on a bed of roses like a knife slicing through butter.
I am legend.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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Well, the Lounge is more for quality and so threads tend to be shorter. Whereas the Soapbox is more for quantity, so threads can take on a life all of their own. :)
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]
But no less acidic. Irony...
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
I am legend.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Ilíon wrote:
Even you are not nearly as revolting as he
I'll have you know my family fought in the Revolutionary War! After which, we hightailed it to Canada.
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Oakman wrote:
I'll have you know my family fought in the Revolutionary War!
On which side? :-D
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I am legend.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001So is Jack the Ripper. :~
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If that is your opinion of the lounge, I think that you should go in there, insult John Simmons, and wait for a sweet and sappy response back from him.
Some people sail through life on a bed of roses like a knife slicing through butter.
Alduin wrote:
insult John Simmons
Why would I do that? :confused: By the way any specific reason for mentioning only John Simmons name and missing others.
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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!)
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Dalek Dave wrote:
Also, I can riff someone like Ravel,Mustafa Ismail Mustafa or Anna-Jayne Metcalfe because of knowing them well, even in the lounge.
Are you getting into Guitar Hero then Dave? I somehow never saw you as an air-guitar kinda fella... ;P
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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
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MrPlankton wrote:
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.
Spoken like a true Stan. ;P ;P ;P
Anna :rose: Having a bad bug day? Tech Blog | Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "If mushy peas are the food of the devil, the stotty cake is the frisbee of God"
modified on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:16 PM
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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.
MrPlankton wrote:
What the H*ll do you have against baked beans.
Nothing, provided you douse them in petrol and throw a match in. ;P Continue in your ways and The Spaghetti Monster may just come calling....
Anna :rose: Having a bad bug day? Tech Blog | Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "If mushy peas are the food of the devil, the stotty cake is the frisbee of God"