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Title: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 08:45:10 AM
Hi Everyone,
I need a favor, what other sites do you enjoy that are sorta like DTF with a fun community?

Im kinda like ummmm "older" and I dont know "puters" that well .. what is that Im looking to google to come up with sites like this place is it that this is an "org"? or a "forum".. what is this format called here?

I like Bacon, Music and Current Events, News...

Thanks in advance all you nice people of DTF!!!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 04, 2011, 09:04:27 AM
Good luck finding another forum community as good as this one!

the .org in this site's url is just a matter of the fact that domain name was available. dreamtheaterforums.com was still owned by the other forum at the time, that's the only reason we're not .com as far as I'm aware.

You'd be looking for forums. Just Google "....... forum" with whatever topic of forum you want to find, I suppose. Not sure you'll find a topical bacon music forum though!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Dimitrius on November 04, 2011, 09:07:11 AM
None.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: lateralus88 on November 04, 2011, 09:08:02 AM
The most friendly and welcoming website on the planet (https://www.fiveeightforums.com/)



EDIT: Holy shit I didn't know I could green-text hyperlinks. Fuck yes, my sarcasm can now reach new audiences.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Tick on November 04, 2011, 09:17:16 AM
Been on The Rush Forum for years. Have made some life long friends there.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 09:19:26 AM
Thank You Lataralus, Blob and Dimitrius,

I know I wont find better community...I know that.!! I adore this place..
just one that I fit in more.

and Thanks a Zillion my brother Tick..  :hefdaddy :tup

Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 09:23:47 AM
The most friendly and welcoming website on the planet (https://www.fiveeightforums.com/)

Thank You!!!

yes sites like that ( I think..is that really a nice place?)
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Dr. DTVT on November 04, 2011, 09:25:08 AM
www.seanbaby.com (https://www.seanbaby.com) [some NSFW]

one of my favorite internet sites of all time.  The nintendo pages are just hilarious beyond belief.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 09:27:19 AM
www.seanbaby.com (https://www.seanbaby.com) [some NSFW]

one of my favorite internet sites of all time.  The nintendo pages are just hilarious beyond belief.

LOL... but I want a forum to make friends and have fun debates on current events, News
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Sigz on November 04, 2011, 11:17:02 AM
reddit.com
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 11:19:06 AM
reddit.com

Thank You Sigz..and you be well and safe my bro.. wishing you the very best!!!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Perpetual Change on November 04, 2011, 11:28:26 AM
Fiveeightforums.com

Basically, like this place, just way more free, and that means people are free to insult you and call you dirty names.

Aside from that... forums are kinda dead, man.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 11:37:43 AM
Fiveeightforums.com

Basically, like this place, just way more free, and that means people are free to insult you and call you dirty names.

Aside from that... forums are kinda dead, man.

Thanks PC,
I appreciate the info..but why do you say "forums are dead"? if so what is "in"?
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on November 04, 2011, 11:44:54 AM
the James Labrie forums are nice, a very small bunch but some really nice people keep it going.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 11:48:06 AM
the James Labrie forums are nice, a very small bunch but some really nice people keep it going.

Cool..thank you Ytse!!! I will look into that!!!!!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: KevShmev on November 04, 2011, 12:05:20 PM

I appreciate the info..but why do you say "forums are dead"? if so what is "in"?

Probably because a lot of people prefer to post stuff on twitter and facebook now, as opposed to trying to find a good forum for their favorite band, interest or whatever.  And just about any band or interest now has something on twitter and/or facebook, and I would imagine that most people would rather dabble on those sites rather than take the time to sign up for a forum they aren't likely to spend a lot of time at anyway. 
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Ħ on November 04, 2011, 12:29:55 PM
my frequented sites:

dreamtheaterforums.org
explosm.net
questionablecontent.net
youtube.com
gamefaqs.com

Yeah that's pretty much it.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: TheMadgician on November 04, 2011, 01:00:02 PM
GameFAQS has some pretty cool forums. Used to chill on PotD, back in my day. I still stop in a few times a year. I started frequenting one of the (very NSFW) off shoots for a while. It was kind of like the site-that-shall-not-be-named. Except a very small close knit group. And an actual forum, rather than an imageboard. I never posted a lot on the offshoot, but it's pretty great to lurk and all that. I'm not sure if I'd be allowed to link it. I mean, you have to sign up to see things, and most NSFW is warned. But things can be a little strict here. I'll err on the side of caution for now.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 04, 2011, 01:13:28 PM

I appreciate the info..but why do you say "forums are dead"? if so what is "in"?

Probably because a lot of people prefer to post stuff on twitter and facebook now, as opposed to trying to find a good forum for their favorite band, interest or whatever.  And just about any band or interest now has something on twitter and/or facebook, and I would imagine that most people would rather dabble on those sites rather than take the time to sign up for a forum they aren't likely to spend a lot of time at anyway.

Thank You Kev!! You have always been kind and caring..I appreciate...
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Perpetual Change on November 04, 2011, 08:51:13 PM

I appreciate the info..but why do you say "forums are dead"? if so what is "in"?

Probably because a lot of people prefer to post stuff on twitter and facebook now, as opposed to trying to find a good forum for their favorite band, interest or whatever.  And just about any band or interest now has something on twitter and/or facebook, and I would imagine that most people would rather dabble on those sites rather than take the time to sign up for a forum they aren't likely to spend a lot of time at anyway.

This. On top of that, a lot of new "specialized" forums simply allow members to post via logging in with their facebook/twitter info. The Game of Thrones forum is that way.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Ultimetalhead on November 04, 2011, 08:56:25 PM
Man, GameFAQs was where I learned the ways of the internet. Tons of fond memories there. I'd piss hours away posting shit on Random Insanity.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Pols Voice on November 04, 2011, 09:00:26 PM
Boards I lurk at off and on:

Prog rock: https://www.progressiveears.com/ (https://www.progressiveears.com/)
Collectibles: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/index.php (https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/index.php) (sometimes I've gotten a virus warning from here, though)
Simpsons: https://www.nohomers.net/forum.php (https://www.nohomers.net/forum.php)
Architecture/Cities/Photos: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/index.php (https://www.skyscrapercity.com/index.php)

There used to be a cool long-running forum on Box Office Mojo, but they just got rid of it.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: orcus116 on November 04, 2011, 09:04:03 PM
Good luck finding another forum community as good as this one!

I am apart of what I'd consider a tighter community only for the reason that the people there (who has stayed) are all smart minded and creative though the community was based on a very niche subject. It's been going strong for over 12 years and only recently has a timeline of past events made present showcased the radical history of the forum. DTF and 5/8 has had a few but I'll be damned if I don't remember the ones on this other forum as much.

That being said I'm still most active in DTF and at times 5/8. I've dabbled in others but those just can't compare.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: MasterShakezula on November 04, 2011, 09:11:40 PM
I doubt any community would be as accepting of a guy like me as you guys are. 

Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: obscure on November 04, 2011, 09:39:26 PM
the James Labrie forums are nice, a very small bunch but some really nice people keep it going.

God... I belong there....

I doubt any community would be as accepting of a guy like me as you guys are.
hug

I know I wont find better community...I know that.!! I adore this place..
just one that I fit in more.

I just don't understand...
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 07, 2011, 02:12:36 PM
Thanks everyone ....Please keep the suggestions coming.... EV need new home..EV phone home..LOL
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Dr. DTVT on November 07, 2011, 02:35:07 PM
I'm sure Jon Schafer would enjoy your views of Obama if there is an Iced Earth board.  I'm only throwing that out there because you started this thread right after your P/R ban and I'm guessing you want "that" kind of conversation.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 07, 2011, 02:39:19 PM
I'm sure Jon Schafer would enjoy your views of Obama if there is an Iced Earth board.  I'm only throwing that out there because you started this thread right after your P/R ban and I'm guessing you want "that" kind of conversation.

Yes...you are correct.. thanks I will see if they have one.. do you know of any other sites I might enjoy..it doesnt have to be catered to my poli slant of view, but I do enjoy current events, music, politics..Caturday and Bacon..LOL
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 07, 2011, 02:41:00 PM
Boards I lurk at off and on:

Prog rock: https://www.progressiveears.com/ (https://www.progressiveears.com/)
Collectibles: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/index.php (https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/index.php) (sometimes I've gotten a virus warning from here, though)
Simpsons: https://www.nohomers.net/forum.php (https://www.nohomers.net/forum.php)
Architecture/Cities/Photos: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/index.php (https://www.skyscrapercity.com/index.php)

There used to be a cool long-running forum on Box Office Mojo, but they just got rid of it.


Thank you for sharing all that..I appreciate!!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 08, 2011, 01:58:05 PM
BUMP! HELP.... please!!!

Im old....LOL
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on November 08, 2011, 02:52:32 PM
Www.mrcranky.com

Great movie reviews too.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 08, 2011, 03:05:04 PM
Www.mrcranky.com

Great movie reviews too.


Great name for a site lol..

Thank you Ytse!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: obscure on November 08, 2011, 10:22:38 PM
I hate this thread... You're not allowed to go.....
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: TAC on November 09, 2011, 07:02:41 AM
EPIC, try Samsara's site, The Breakdown Room
https://www.anybodylistening.net/breakdownroom/

Basically a Queensryche forum, but there is a General Music Discussion section called the Backstage Lounge. Most of the members are fellow fogies as far as I can tell. Nice group of people it seems.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 08:48:13 AM
EPIC, try Samsara's site, The Breakdown Room
https://www.anybodylistening.net/breakdownroom/

Basically a Queensryche forum, but there is a General Music Discussion section called the Backstage Lounge. Most of the members are fellow fogies as far as I can tell. Nice group of people it seems.

Thanks TAC..!!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 08:52:43 AM
I hate this thread... You're not allowed to go.....

You so sweet.. thanks for the kind words.. dont worry there are lots of nice people here,. I really cant say enough nice things about this site..it will be as good without me..wont be better,LOL , but close..

BUT: please help find me a new home..
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: obscure on November 09, 2011, 08:56:44 AM
 :-\ well ok.... will do my best....
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 09:08:30 AM
:-\ well ok.... will do my best....

Thanks Sweety!!! I appreciate..and you can always send me a PM..!!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Dr. DTVT on November 09, 2011, 09:48:58 AM
If you want to discuss your extreme right-wing views, find an extreme right-wing website.  Just be honest with us and yourself.  That's what you want.  No point in dragging this charade out any further.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 10:02:55 AM
If you want to discuss your extreme right-wing views, find an extreme right-wing website.  Just be honest with us and yourself.  That's what you want.  No point in dragging this charade out any further.

Incorrect, I like to speak with a mixed eclectic group, just like my friends in reality.. there is no fun in just being with a group who nods their head in agreement.. I like debate when Im in the mood for politics...and I am not "far right " LOL...

again Im looking for a fun group to discuss all sorts of subjects, if I was looking for just one subject to discuss that would be an easier find..
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Dr. DTVT on November 09, 2011, 10:15:52 AM
With all due respect, you didn't "discuss" in P/R, which is why you were ultimately banned.  You kept shoving the same agenda at us and your "rebuttals" consistently were simple dismissals of others.  That style of posting only works when you are already agreeing with everyone.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: Nick on November 09, 2011, 10:24:11 AM
This is NOT a P/R debate and I am asking everyone not to make it such. Recommend forums and keep it at that.

Edit: And I will continue to delete any further P/R related talk after this post.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 10:42:15 AM
Now.. can the nice people here help me find a new home.. thank you..
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: antigoon on November 09, 2011, 10:54:40 AM
Is there anything specific you're looking for? You've been given a ton of suggestions. In any event, here's another one: https://www.reddit.com/r/RvBdebates

here's the description
Quote
Welcome to RvBdebates!
This subreddit is for debating topics from a different perspective. When you join, you can pick either the red team or the blue team.
When you make a post, you pick a topic to debate on and which side each team will take.
The teams are arbitrary and are not meant to represent any political party in particular.
Pick a team:
Join the red team!
Join the blue team!
Downvotes are for comments that don't follow proper debate etiquette. Don't just mass downvote the other team for debating like they're supposed to.
Read this(what not to do)
Suggestions thread
Other subreddits: r/politics
Jargon:
R = Red
B = Blue
[NMAO] = Not my actual opinion
FLIP = Post that flips the teams sides on a debate. (link the original post please)
When making a post, signify the team that will take the 'affirmative' position in the argument followed by the argument statement.
Example:
R: Cats are better pets than dogs.
This would mean that Red team is arguing in support of cats being better pets than dogs.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 11:02:34 AM
Is there anything specific you're looking for? You've been given a ton of suggestions. In any event, here's another one: https://www.reddit.com/r/RvBdebates

here's the description
Quote
Welcome to RvBdebates!
This subreddit is for debating topics from a different perspective. When you join, you can pick either the red team or the blue team.
When you make a post, you pick a topic to debate on and which side each team will take.
The teams are arbitrary and are not meant to represent any political party in particular.
Pick a team:
Join the red team!
Join the blue team!
Downvotes are for comments that don't follow proper debate etiquette. Don't just mass downvote the other team for debating like they're supposed to.
Read this(what not to do)
Suggestions thread
Other subreddits: r/politics
Jargon:
R = Red
B = Blue
[NMAO] = Not my actual opinion
FLIP = Post that flips the teams sides on a debate. (link the original post please)
When making a post, signify the team that will take the 'affirmative' position in the argument followed by the argument statement.
Example:
R: Cats are better pets than dogs.
This would mean that Red team is arguing in support of cats being better pets than dogs.

I looked at it ..and I cant work that site..its confusing to me..I like the format of these sort of sites..

Thanks tho..I appreciate..
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 11:10:55 AM
AG,

I meant by these type of boards..I meant the sytle and format of thise site..DTF...I call this a "forum" but the way its arranged I really like here..DTF here, not the reddit format..that I cant get my head around..
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: yeshaberto on November 09, 2011, 11:12:52 AM
I was over at neal morse for awhile but can't remember if they have a political section
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 11:14:41 AM
I was over at neal morse for awhile but can't remember if they have a political section

awwww thanks my brother.. I will take a look.. you are the best!!! so many nice people here..I will really miss this amazing place..my heart is heavy
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: antigoon on November 09, 2011, 11:26:11 AM
Nobody is forcing you to leave, you know.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 11:46:19 AM
Nobody is forcing you to leave, you know.

Look at my avatar... people made a mess for me.. its a matter of time...

You be well AG... and I still liked that coat ( long ago when I first got here you posted a picture of your ne coat..it was a good coat.. : )



Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 09, 2011, 12:53:22 PM
https://www.theflatearthsociety.org/forum/
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: AcidLameLTE on November 09, 2011, 01:00:14 PM
 :rollin
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: glaurung on November 09, 2011, 01:01:27 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 01:14:51 PM
https://www.theflatearthsociety.org/forum/

dont tell me you buy into that rumor that the earth is round BS ? ...its well proven its like a pancake..the rest is an illusion...

Take care...
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: TAC on November 09, 2011, 01:23:00 PM
so many nice people here..I will really miss this amazing place..my heart is heavy
Where the F are you going? Why are you leaving?
Did I miss something?
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 09, 2011, 01:57:21 PM
https://www.theflatearthsociety.org/forum/

dont tell me you buy into that rumor that the earth is round BS ? ...its well proven its like a pancake..the rest is an illusion...

Take care...
Nah, no rumors.  But it's a fun place, believe it or not, and it's just weird enough to make it different from virtually any other place I know on the internet.  I actually am a member there, no bullshit.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 02:05:04 PM
https://www.theflatearthsociety.org/forum/

dont tell me you buy into that rumor that the earth is round BS ? ...its well proven its like a pancake..the rest is an illusion...

Take care...
Nah, no rumors.  But it's a fun place, believe it or not, and it's just weird enough to make it different from virtually any other place I know on the internet.  I actually am a member there, no bullshit.


Oh Ok... sent you PM... take care.. and thank you!!
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 02:12:40 PM
Sincere thank you to Hef... it looks interesting to me...lots of cool subjects, many I enjoy.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 09, 2011, 02:15:32 PM
Sincere thank you to Hef... it looks interesting to me...lots of cool subjects, many I enjoy.
  :tup
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: lonestar on November 09, 2011, 02:21:07 PM
https://www.theflatearthsociety.org/forum/

dont tell me you buy into that rumor that the earth is round BS ? ...its well proven its like a pancake..the rest is an illusion...

Take care...
Nah, no rumors.  But it's a fun place, believe it or not, and it's just weird enough to make it different from virtually any other place I know on the internet.  I actually am a member there, no bullshit.

That place is fucking hysterical.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: 7StringedBeast on November 09, 2011, 02:22:56 PM
https://www.theflatearthsociety.org/forum/

OMG I spent a lotta time reading that forum and cracking up a few months ago.  What a silly place.
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 09, 2011, 02:50:15 PM
Im a silly guy at heart..complex yes..silly yes... lol

I hope I fit in there..sounds promising..I love to chuckle
Title: Re: I need a Favor: What other sites like DTF do you enjoy?
Post by: EPICVIEW on November 11, 2011, 09:02:57 AM
Mod is welcome to delete this thread..

take care and enjoy!!