End the drama!

Tanto · 02-14-2007, 09:28 PM

Lately I've been noticing a flood of "My GF/Wife/Dog/Cat/etc. left me" threads that are showing up all over Off Topic. I know it's Off Topic and all but

this is just not cool.

I've started spending less time on this site and have really avoided Off Topic for the most part because I'm tired of seeing people whine about how crappy it is to have someone they loved leave them. It's life, it happens, I don't want to read it on my 4x4 forum irregardless if it's Off Topic or not.

I can understand if there was something funny or weird about the situation but the bleeding heart sympathy threads turn me away from here. From talking with a few other members who have been here longer than me, we're on the same page on this issue.

Marc P · 02-14-2007, 09:31 PM

Whats the deal Ryan....you don't have to click on the thread. Some people may feel better talking about it with 17,000 strangers.

Edit that 17,000 number.....19,845 strangers

AuburnRunner · 02-14-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

this is just not cool

yeah X2

drguitarum2005 · 02-14-2007, 09:42 PM

to each his own. its off topic for a reason. i dont think youll ever catch me talking about issues like that on here, but thats just because i dont wish to share all that publicly. some people do and theres nothing wrong with it. just dont open up the thread and skip over to the 4x4 related ones or funny video ones, thats what i usually do.

ecchamberlin · 02-14-2007, 09:46 PM

It does seem to be a trend here. I guess I just skip them and go to stuff that seems to have to do with Toyota Tech and ignore the "drama".

I have not been here all that long compaired to some but I have noticed an increase in way off topic threads.

***Corey*** · 02-15-2007, 04:24 AM

People will always discuss this type of stuff, but it happens more at this time of year.

Why?

Weather!

Many are kooked up in their homes/apartments, to cruddy out to go wheeling or get the toolbox and moding equipment out to work on their rigs, so they post about other stuff that is going on with them.

I just skip over the thread titles if they do not interest me.

habanero · 02-15-2007, 04:33 AM

End the drama about ending the drama!

(Corey's right, I know I've been on here a ton more lately cause I'm stuck inside til it gets warm enough for the kid)

Intrepid · 02-15-2007, 05:05 AM

I think that we should end the "how much do you love YT" reposting!

Who cares though, just avoid the topics...unfortunately this forum is open to everyone so we will talk about more topics than just the ones you want to hear about I mean really, I also think we should end the "look at my new tires" threads unless you have some large, new, and amazing tires. No more revo threads!

4mydogs · 02-15-2007, 06:24 AM

My Yota left me

. . . I blame myself really . . . I know I haven't been paying her enough attention lately. I haven't bought her new shoes for years. I haven't fixed her dome light, or climate control backlight . . . I just didn't think that they were that important. The dog hair began accumulating. Then I got a company truck and started leaving my beloved Yota home in the driveway every morning. I should have seen the signs, the rough starts, new noise from the heater fan, the stale interior smell . . . now she's gone. Please help me -- what can I do??? :cry:

oly884 · 02-15-2007, 06:55 AM

So, if I understand correctly, we should limit what is in the off topic section?

Does moving the mouse an extra 1-2" add enough stress to not come to the forum?

Yes it can be annoying, but every one gets in a rut from time to time.

However, do as you choose, I simply disagree.

calrockx · 02-15-2007, 07:12 AM

You're off on this one, Ryan.

It's Off-Topic, you deal with it.
I'm not much for the drama either, but I understand this is how those posters are dealing/coping with their issue. When a loved one leaves you, and it will happen, you'll deal with it your own way.

Sorry the forumers can't cater their musings to your preferences.

HaveBlue · 02-15-2007, 07:32 AM

Tanto-
Aren't you basically perpetuating it by posting this whining thread?

Tanto · 02-15-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by calrockx

You're off on this one, Ryan.

It's Off-Topic, you deal with it.
I'm not much for the drama either, but I understand this is how those posters are dealing/coping with their issue. When a loved one leaves you, and it will happen, you'll deal with it your own way.

Sorry the forumers can't cater their musings to your preferences.

Always walking the line as far as the rules on personal attacks, aren't you Charles?

HaveBlue · 02-15-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanto

Always walking the line as far as the rules on personal attacks, aren't you Charles?

Geez, who pooped in your Wheaties this morning?

MudMonkey · 02-15-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HaveBlue

Geez, who pooped in your Wheaties this morning?

HEHEHE, you said poop...

Tanto · 02-15-2007, 08:14 AM

This is not a plead to the administration to change the rules.

I can't and will not ask someone not to post or say something on this board, but that doesn't mean I won't voice my dissent at their actions as a whole.

slosurfer · 02-15-2007, 08:19 AM

If I am seeing this correctly, I think this thread added more drama instead of ending it.

da_bigg_wigg · 02-15-2007, 08:22 AM

I have to say that I'm leaning towards Tanto on this issue. It is OFF TOPIC, but in a 4x4 FORUM. There are other places to talk about that kind of stuff. My 2 cents...

bflooks · 02-15-2007, 08:56 AM

well, this thread was a 60 seconds of my life i'll never get back. thank you.

02-14-2007, 09:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,749	Whats the deal Ryan....you don't have to click on the thread. Some people may feel better talking about it with 17,000 strangers. Edit that 17,000 number.....19,845 strangers __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies Last edited by Marc P : 02-14-2007 at 09:33 PM.

02-14-2007, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,219	to each his own. its off topic for a reason. i dont think youll ever catch me talking about issues like that on here, but thats just because i dont wish to share all that publicly. some people do and theres nothing wrong with it. just dont open up the thread and skip over to the 4x4 related ones or funny video ones, thats what i usually do. __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

02-15-2007, 04:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	People will always discuss this type of stuff, but it happens more at this time of year. Why? Weather! Many are kooked up in their homes/apartments, to cruddy out to go wheeling or get the toolbox and moding equipment out to work on their rigs, so they post about other stuff that is going on with them. I just skip over the thread titles if they do not interest me. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

02-15-2007, 05:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,719	I think that we should end the "how much do you love YT" reposting! Who cares though, just avoid the topics...unfortunately this forum is open to everyone so we will talk about more topics than just the ones you want to hear about I mean really, I also think we should end the "look at my new tires" threads unless you have some large, new, and amazing tires. No more revo threads! __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

02-15-2007, 06:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
4mydogs Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Galt's Gulch, SC Posts: 1,325	My Yota left me . . . I blame myself really . . . I know I haven't been paying her enough attention lately. I haven't bought her new shoes for years. I haven't fixed her dome light, or climate control backlight . . . I just didn't think that they were that important. The dog hair began accumulating. Then I got a company truck and started leaving my beloved Yota home in the driveway every morning. I should have seen the signs, the rough starts, new noise from the heater fan, the stale interior smell . . . now she's gone. Please help me -- what can I do??? :cry: __________________ 1995 SR5 V-6 4WD Limited, 171k miles, 31X10.5 BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Downey 1.5HD rear coils, 9" Doetsch MV-12s, Hella 1000 fog lights, Alpine XM/CD head unit, and rear window dog drool.

02-14-2007, 09:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,926	It does seem to be a trend here. I guess I just skip them and go to stuff that seems to have to do with Toyota Tech and ignore the "drama". I have not been here all that long compaired to some but I have noticed an increase in way off topic threads.

02-15-2007, 06:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,708	So, if I understand correctly, we should limit what is in the off topic section? Does moving the mouse an extra 1-2" add enough stress to not come to the forum? Yes it can be annoying, but every one gets in a rut from time to time. However, do as you choose, I simply disagree.

02-15-2007, 07:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,746	You're off on this one, Ryan. It's Off-Topic, you deal with it. I'm not much for the drama either, but I understand this is how those posters are dealing/coping with their issue. When a loved one leaves you, and it will happen, you'll deal with it your own way. Sorry the forumers can't cater their musings to your preferences. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

02-15-2007, 07:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
HaveBlue Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,693	Tanto- Aren't you basically perpetuating it by posting this whining thread? __________________ Alan *1996 Supercharged 4Runner Limited* Hi Altitude 4Lo A 4WD club for Colorado and surrounding states

02-15-2007, 08:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 1,922	If I am seeing this correctly, I think this thread added more drama instead of ending it. __________________ Chris 6th Annual Pismo 4runner Jamboree: Oct. 10-12, 2008 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

02-15-2007, 08:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
da_bigg_wigg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,255	I have to say that I'm leaning towards Tanto on this issue. It is OFF TOPIC, but in a 4x4 FORUM. There are other places to talk about that kind of stuff. My 2 cents... __________________ -1992 4Runner (Medallist Edition) Still given 'er 16 years later -Santa Cruz Bullit -Giant STP1 -Empty Wallet Adam

02-15-2007, 08:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
bflooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: boston, ma Posts: 615	well, this thread was a 60 seconds of my life i'll never get back. thank you. __________________ 98 4runner/4cyl/5spd with some goodies- fj62 axle w/30 spline longfields and 5.29's fj62 steering box inchworm dual cases w/4.7's all pro hysteer ballistic fab frame plating trail gear 5" springs and dual case skid bbcs shocks cooper stt 35x12.5x15's Work performed by Uncle Scooter's Fab Hut

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