I don't even open most of the copycat threads because it does get old very quickly. In defense of one particular thread type, I greatly enjoy the caption threads and think they should be left just as they are. Those of us who like them go in and contribute (or just look) and in a day or two they drop off the bottom. You couldn't pay me enough to open the MOAB thread at this point because it is so large and tedious.
Basically I guess my feelings are if you don't like it, don't open it.
As for the auction I do think it should be reserved for actual money makers and not silliness.