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Spoofs, Jokes and Trolls

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Hullygully · 27/03/2013 16:47

Right.

I want a serious debate about this.

I started a joke thread, in my own name as usual, about a neighbour stealing a spoon.

It was questioned as "trolling" and I got told off by Rebecca at MNHQ.

Are spoofs and/or jokes no longer allowed?

Since when?

And why?

What do people think about spoofs, jokes and trolls and the difference theereof?

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Tee2072 · 28/03/2013 15:57

Clearly. Don't we have anything more important to worry about than this first world problem?

How'd I do?

MadameDefarge · 28/03/2013 15:57

Its boiled down to a bonkers fight about whether internet access in McDonalds is free for all, or just for their customers.

magimedi · 28/03/2013 16:01

I've just read the whole thing through, Madame.

Words fail me.

lemonmuffin · 28/03/2013 16:01

LaQueen, love.

Do you think you may be taking this all a tiny bit too seriously?

Freddiemisagreatshag · 28/03/2013 16:01

If this weather is only hypothetical, how come it's bloody freezing?

RandallPinkFloyd · 28/03/2013 16:03

I really want to chime in madame, Usual and a few others are doing some sterling work. I just don't think I have the strength. I'm exhausted just reading it.

usualsuspect · 28/03/2013 16:04

I've had to come off that thread.

It was giving me a headache Grin

lemonmuffin · 28/03/2013 16:05

It's all very distressing Randall.

I dont really get it either, but clearly there are a lot of strong emotions flying around.

magimedi · 28/03/2013 16:08

Usual - you can get an adaptor for your USB plug for the kindle so you can charge it from the mains. Much, much quicker.

usualsuspect · 28/03/2013 16:12

I just use my Blackberry charger Grin

I think they should come with mains chargers though TBH.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 28/03/2013 16:14

Tantrums - I thought I had the only mum who made their dds' sandwiches with Stork. And I knew she was having her sandwiches at home with plenty of butter whilst I was waiting stork super blend and cheese sarnies at school. Sad

I am ashamed to admit that I didn't realise the spoon thread and the van ones were spoofs. And I don't have much, if any sparkle - and now I am worried I might have repressed Po tendencies. Heeellllp!

LaQueen · 28/03/2013 16:32

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GetOeuf · 28/03/2013 16:37

Laq don't bother rising to it matey.

MadameDefarge · 28/03/2013 16:40

actually the thread is fine...seeing the work of a seasoned bridge dweller is always instructive...! am much heartened by most posters.

BeerTricksPotter · 28/03/2013 16:42

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FunnysInLaJardin · 28/03/2013 16:46

Bups is Kewl and scary. And I am Grin at the name check. Thanks LaQ. And Beouf LAQ was describing a state of mind which can be charaterized by the stagnation in her little vingnette, not saying that it was crap to earn £23k and have a green picasso

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 28/03/2013 16:52

You are too kind, BeerTricks! Grin

BOEUF · 28/03/2013 16:53

I wouldn't mind stagnating on that for a few years though, kenwhittymeen?

LaQueen · 28/03/2013 16:55

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BOEUF · 28/03/2013 16:57

Does Thoughtful Thursday require a drink?

LaQueen · 28/03/2013 16:57

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LaQueen · 28/03/2013 16:59

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Hullygully · 28/03/2013 17:00

it's thirsty Thursday round my way boffy

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LaQueen · 28/03/2013 17:01

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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 28/03/2013 17:02

Po-licing, as t'were, LaQueen.