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21 Apr 10 - 09:30 AM (#2891312) Subject: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Hamish I was going to ask how posting a message about allowing a specific thread to die preacefully was helping to achieve that end - in that selfsame thread - and then I thought "Wait a minute: isn't there a logical disconnect herein?" ~8^) |
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21 Apr 10 - 09:33 AM (#2891314) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: GUEST,kendall There is indeed; it's called, Don't post. |
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21 Apr 10 - 10:20 AM (#2891337) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Bill D There is a game occasionally played by a couple members....try to start a thread SO dull & vague that it gets no replies and drops off the bottom. This ain't one.....watch |
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21 Apr 10 - 11:06 AM (#2891361) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Ebbie Is it still alive? poke, poke |
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21 Apr 10 - 11:18 AM (#2891367) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: catspaw49 You could just start another one on being the last poster on a thread which is the companion topic! Now I'll suggest I will be the last here to assure this one continues. Spaw |
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21 Apr 10 - 11:19 AM (#2891368) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Dave the Gnome Well, I'm not going to post on it after 'spaw has been there... |
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21 Apr 10 - 11:19 AM (#2891369) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Hamish But it is kinda dull all the same... |
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21 Apr 10 - 11:25 AM (#2891374) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Jeri It's a way of saying "I don't like this thread, and I don't want anyone else to post to it." If it has any effect at all, it's usually the opposite-than-intended one. All anyone can do is steer clear of threads they don't like. It's not about controlling what other people do, but about doing what YOU like. |
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21 Apr 10 - 11:33 AM (#2891381) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: catspaw49 There is a rule here for BS threads that states no thread can die until it comes down to less than 5 people posting to it and they have all stated their positions on the subject at least 172 times each. Spaw |
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21 Apr 10 - 11:41 AM (#2891387) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Amos At which point Spaw inserts a crude remark about possums or genitalia or methane and the threads gags to death... |
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21 Apr 10 - 12:04 PM (#2891399) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: MGM·Lion Bet you a penny this is the last post on this thread ... |
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21 Apr 10 - 12:15 PM (#2891409) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: akenaton Sorry to disappoint you M, but you have a point, I've noticed some people are born thread killers....its a gift. Unfortunately the ones I get involved in seem to go on for months, which is strange, as everybody keeps telling me I'm talking bollocks! |
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21 Apr 10 - 12:24 PM (#2891415) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Little Hawk It's about the same as trying to get a dog to stop barking. |
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21 Apr 10 - 12:27 PM (#2891418) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Newport Boy I've posted to a couple of fairly active threads, and they've just died. I thought it was just me. Let's see if works with this one! Phil |
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21 Apr 10 - 01:00 PM (#2891443) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: MGM·Lion OK ~~ write me c/o The Groucho Club to claim your penny, Ake... |
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21 Apr 10 - 01:22 PM (#2891461) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Seamus Kennedy Well, I guess I killed the Saturday Matinee thread, so let's see if I kill this one too. |
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21 Apr 10 - 01:54 PM (#2891480) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: mousethief Nope. |
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21 Apr 10 - 02:02 PM (#2891485) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Little Hawk There is no F-ing way this thread is going to end until the rest of you admit that I'm right and you're not. |
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21 Apr 10 - 02:38 PM (#2891521) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Joe Offer You know, it's a really lonesome feeling, when you post to an active and interesting thread, and then NOBODY POSTS AFTER YOU.... Come to think of it, there are a lot of threads where that would be a good talent to have, to be able to write something so utterly boring that nobody would dare post afterwards - like those "What Is Folk?" brawls, and I'd like to be able to use that on the Catholic threads, and on and on and on.... |
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21 Apr 10 - 02:40 PM (#2891524) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Janie OK Joe, I'll save you from feeling lost and lonely....but only this once:>) |
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21 Apr 10 - 02:46 PM (#2891530) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: ClaireBear I'm a renowned thread-killer, too. Perhaps my name will, umm, bring closure... |
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21 Apr 10 - 03:08 PM (#2891542) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: McGrath of Harlow Scouse An authentic production of Scouse should allow the spoon to stand straight up in the bowl! For veggies, simply remove the meat from the recipe and cook as normal and you have 'Blind Scouse' . Scouse Serves: 6 People 900g/2lb neck of lamb, cubed (remove fat first) 450g/1lb stewing or braising steak, cubed (remove fat first) 600ml/1pt beef stock, plus extra hot water for topping up Oil for frying 3 onions, peeled and sliced 900g/2lb potatoes, peeled and sliced 900g/2lb carrots or parsnips or swede, peeled and cubed (or a mixture) seasoning to taste 1 tbsp fresh thyme Recipe Preheat the oven to gas 3/325F/170C. Melt a small amount of oil in a large heavy-based pan (or, alternatively, use a metal casserole dish). Seal the lamb and beef cubes quickly in the hot oil, turning often. When the meat begins to brown, add the onions, and cook for 5 minutes stirring often. Pour into a casserole and add all other ingredients except the salt. With cheap cuts of meat it's always best to add the salt towards the end of the cooking time, otherwise it will make the meat too tough. Add enough hot water to just cover all the ingredients. Cover with a lid and cook in the centre of the oven for 4 hours until the vegetables are cooked through and the ingredients are softer and mixed together. Taste, adjust the seasoning. |
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21 Apr 10 - 03:15 PM (#2891547) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: mousethief How many Sears could a searsucker suck if a searsucker could suck Sears? |
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21 Apr 10 - 03:20 PM (#2891550) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: VirginiaTam who would've thunk that Iceland volcano could affect MY Performance targets in such a convoluted way? random unrelated pointless posts might just do it |
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21 Apr 10 - 03:24 PM (#2891553) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Ed T Maybe it's a sad case of "What's the weather like where you live", blues? Or, "I looked back (and posted), to see if you looked back, (and posted)"? It's strange that no one opened a thread on religeon or sexual orientation with pictures, asking for posts with captions ....ya know, like the cat and dog ones...not yet, that is :) |
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21 Apr 10 - 05:25 PM (#2891626) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: The Fooles Troupe Why should threads die a peaceful death? They should suffer like the rest of us! |
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21 Apr 10 - 05:44 PM (#2891637) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Gurney I'm just going to kill a hedgehog that has been poisoned, probably by slug-killer pellets. It's quite true, and the pathos should finish this thre..... |
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21 Apr 10 - 05:50 PM (#2891640) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: jeffp Well, it has so far! |
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21 Apr 10 - 06:58 PM (#2891680) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: JennieG I can kill threads without even trying..... Cheers JennieG |
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21 Apr 10 - 07:00 PM (#2891682) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: mousethief I've never had a thread die out from under me. |
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21 Apr 10 - 07:27 PM (#2891700) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: The Fooles Troupe Oh, yes you have! Well that should keep it going for a while.... |
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21 Apr 10 - 08:40 PM (#2891741) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Ebbie A thread that was a lot of fun some time back was titled something like 'Killing a Thread'. This was before we had the option of clicking on a 50-post page so it was closed - and in time deleted, I believe. I would like to have it back. :) |
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22 Apr 10 - 12:54 AM (#2891835) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: mousethief Ah, sweet nostaligia. |
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22 Apr 10 - 02:14 AM (#2891851) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Hamish And let's all observe today's midday moment of mayhem, in remembrance of this thread. Play a morris tune REALLY LOUD!!! |
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22 Apr 10 - 05:40 AM (#2891910) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Art Thieme white fish |
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22 Apr 10 - 07:54 AM (#2891977) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Gervase So, what exactly is folk? |
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22 Apr 10 - 08:14 AM (#2891988) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: A Wandering Minstrel the last thread-killer thread I didn't post to went on for 3,672 posts...just saying :) |
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22 Apr 10 - 10:18 AM (#2892060) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: GUEST,Neil D What?! Is this thread still open? I insist it be closed immediately! |
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22 Apr 10 - 10:30 AM (#2892066) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: MGM·Lion no |
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22 Apr 10 - 11:59 AM (#2892110) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: mousethief Day is done Gone the sun From the lake From the hills From the sky All is well Safely rest God is nigh |
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22 Apr 10 - 12:05 PM (#2892111) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Little Hawk Have you accepted the Lord Jesus as your personal saviour? |
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22 Apr 10 - 12:07 PM (#2892113) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: mousethief Illegal use of the word "personal." Offense. 15 yards from the line of scrimmage. Third down. |
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22 Apr 10 - 12:14 PM (#2892120) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Bill D Prolific vacillating ambergris exonerates bifurcated ambiguities. Moribund, incoherent flagellation revitalizes alliterative dyspepsia. Ancillary breadwinners correlate deciduous eviscerated flotillas-gratuitously haranguing incendiary Jacobites. (it's just a stream-of-conciousness vocabulary exercise I do sometimes when trying to get to sleep...instead of counting sheep. The rules are .... must be a complete phrase or sentence which makes grammatical sense, need NOT make real sense, and each word must be at least 3 syllables. I debated allowing myself prepositions and articles, but that made it too easy. Extra points for getting the spelling right in print, which doesn't apply when done entirely in the head. Also, extra points for using all the same beginning letter, or for each word being in alphabetical order (#3). Getting past I & J is a bonus.) |
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22 Apr 10 - 01:49 PM (#2892188) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: GUEST,999 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
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23 Apr 10 - 01:34 AM (#2892533) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Tangledwood Is the thread still OK? Just checking |
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23 Apr 10 - 03:04 AM (#2892556) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Hamish Flat lining for an hour and a half. It's not looking too well. RIP. |
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23 Apr 10 - 05:08 AM (#2892612) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Gervase Sssh! It's just sleeping... |
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23 Apr 10 - 06:35 AM (#2892646) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: GUEST,Davetnova Give it a burial like this. Sky Burial It will never come back. (Not for the squemish or sensitive. Dave T |
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23 Apr 10 - 07:49 AM (#2892681) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Liz the Squeak There are some that should be buried in an unmarked grave, at a crossroads, at midnight, with a stake through it just in case... or is that just me and melodeons? LTS |
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23 Apr 10 - 08:57 AM (#2892710) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Liz the Squeak Looks like I killed this one... can we get a Post Whisperer to get to cross over quietly? LTS |
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23 Apr 10 - 09:54 AM (#2892741) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Hamish Sssshhhhh!!! Don't post: let Liz think she's killed it! ...oops! |
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23 Apr 10 - 10:09 AM (#2892750) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: GUEST,leeneia Ya wanna kill a thread? Post something that requires a person to actually pick up an instrument or otherwise go to some kind of effort. 90% of the Mudcat can't even bothered to click on a link. |
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23 Apr 10 - 02:31 PM (#2892894) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Bill D Redundant velocipedes, ceremoniously meandering, notoriously propagate innumerable incoherent felicitations. |
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23 Apr 10 - 04:42 PM (#2892952) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: mousethief We've taken care of everything The books you read, the songs you sing |
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23 Apr 10 - 11:37 PM (#2893203) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: MGM·Lion . |
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24 Apr 10 - 04:27 AM (#2893273) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Tangledwood Quick nurse, bring in the machine that goes BEEP. |
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24 Apr 10 - 02:45 PM (#2893547) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: gnu My baked haddock will be ready soon. |
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24 Apr 10 - 04:20 PM (#2893581) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Ebbie Goes well with beer, gnu. |
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24 Apr 10 - 04:57 PM (#2893608) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: gnu Anything goes better with haddock baked in a mushroom sauce with old cheedar cheese browed on top and spread over spuds and peas on the side. Could somebody roll me in front of the TV later? |
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24 Apr 10 - 05:02 PM (#2893611) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Hamish When you say "roll me in front of the TV" just what, exactly, do you mean? |
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25 Apr 10 - 04:21 AM (#2893859) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Tangledwood Anything goes better with haddock baked in a mushroom sauce with old cheedar cheese browed on top and spread over spuds and peas on the side. Yes please! (no haddock with mine thanks) |
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26 Apr 10 - 01:39 AM (#2894391) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: The Fooles Troupe Wow! Nearly dropped off the list, but I rescued it! Oh, sorry.... |
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26 Apr 10 - 01:38 PM (#2894692) Subject: RE: BS: Allowing threads to die peacefully From: Will Fly Half a Guinness and a pint of Thwaites bitter in the Ship Inn in Caton cost me £3.70 last Wednesday. |