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Original poster

I wondered if we might talk about ditching AIBU, please

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Fliight · 14/04/2010 15:09

seems as though several people are thinking the same...AIBU is such a carbuncle, really.

it was funny at first but now it's just dragging us down imho

I wondered what the official thought was on this?

Thanks.

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Greensleeves · 15/04/2010 12:15

VTits, sometimes people say that, and then I go and do something appalling that makes them wish they'd never said it

Rockbird · 15/04/2010 10:13

Yes I do think that people who want a fight would fight in Chat or wherever. I suppose at least in AIBU they're all out of everyone else's way!

But also I think AIBU does encourage people to post the most ridiculous things. 'AIBU to not want this big fierce dog to be left alone with my baby who likes pulling dogs' tails?' and things like that. I've done it too, I admit. It removes the ability to think for yourself and gives people permission to have a pop at you.

StewieGriffinsMom · 15/04/2010 10:01

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Jamieandhismagictorch · 15/04/2010 09:59

It just gets better and better. Do you lot take lessons in this stuff?

Good post above, BTW, Flight

Original poster
Fliight · 15/04/2010 09:46

(sorry)

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Original poster
Fliight · 15/04/2010 09:46

((
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(__)*

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Jamieandhismagictorch · 15/04/2010 09:40

10/10 Grimma

Original poster
Fliight · 15/04/2010 07:26

Oh Hello

Dear Justine,

thankyou for replying. I can see that it is indeed the most popular topic, but as some others have said is this what we really want - popular isn't everything.

I feel it casts a disreputable shadow over the rest of the site.

I have hidden it yesterday evening and it is a relief, however that's not really the point.

I think if you are getting a lot of tiffs in the bar, you don't open a special room for having tiffs in...because anyone who walks into the room will then be presumed to be after a scrap and get laid into very quickly by the waiting hordes.

It's a bit silly really. And the disclaimer is entirely ineffective.

But it is your site, and you must run it as you see fit. I agree with whoever said it's a bit Jeremy Kyle, though...it's a downgrade, essentially. Which makes me very sad.

thankyou for appearing all the same.
Best wishes,
Flight

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GrimmaTheNome · 14/04/2010 23:24

\O/


Not waving but drowning.
tethersend · 14/04/2010 22:43

Oooh, marvelous.

Goodnight!

Jamieandhismagictorch · 14/04/2010 22:36

Well, this has been fun. Must go to bed. night all!

^


(Yacht)
Jamieandhismagictorch · 14/04/2010 22:33

Thank God. Was going all cross-eyed. Vair good

tethersend · 14/04/2010 22:30

(Dougall from the magic roundabout)

VinegarTitsOnaDiet · 14/04/2010 22:30

Greensleaves i have come to the conclusion that you are my brain clone (or i am yours) because i nod my head in agreement at everything you post lately, because you keep saying the things that i am thinking

tethersend · 14/04/2010 22:30

That was a martini glass, Jamie.

I think that speaks volumes.

(*))))))

Jamieandhismagictorch · 14/04/2010 22:28

C
C

bosoms emoticon

AnyFucker · 14/04/2010 22:22

tiy, it wasn't personal, honest < Girl Guide emoticon >

Jamieandhismagictorch · 14/04/2010 22:18

Y

That is my attempt at a wine glass emoticon

tethersend · 14/04/2010 22:16

Isn't it?

Jamieandhismagictorch · 14/04/2010 22:14

Aaah. Got It ! The flower pattern is genius

Jamieandhismagictorch · 14/04/2010 22:13

Do you have to turn your head through 180 degrees?

notnowbernard · 14/04/2010 22:13

Am late to this thread

But from what I remember, before advent of AIBU? , CHAT was full of threads whose titles started 'AIBU....

tethersend · 14/04/2010 22:11

Yes. Scrunch up your eyes really tight.

It helps if you imagine an actual teacup.

Jamieandhismagictorch · 14/04/2010 22:10

I don't get that teacup at all. Is it like Magic Eye? Do you have to scrunch up your eyes ?

MerlinsBeard · 14/04/2010 22:10

WFT = Where (are the) Fucking Trolls

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