Author Topic: DTF chat thread v. 2049 (Read 236684 times)

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1260 on:** February 01, 2018, 12:47:00 PM »

wrt to DT-side, I have a few beefs (AND I'M GONNA TELL YOU ABOUT THEM!)

1) The thing with DT-side is it's often filled with n00bs that bring up topics of discussion that I have seen (here, or with other DT friends) dozens of times.
2) n00bs that don't last. I'm not overly interested in having the same dialogue, or reading through the same(ish) threads with and from a new set of users every album/tour cycle. I don't need to read for the 27th time someone who needs to tell us all the reasons why Scarred is a Top 5 song - and I sure as shit know that Blob doesn't want or need that!

3) maturity - I've had too much exposure over the years with immature children - while that's great to see new/young kids as fans of the band, it's not all that interesting to me from a discussion point of view.
3) What Stads said. If you're not with me, you're against me. Short-tempered, quick to be agitated.

Yes... I'm a grumpy old curmudgeon (as far as being a DTF poster) in this regard. I (and others) have earned it. I came for the DT discussion in 2005; I stay for the community that has evolved past being here for JUST that.

No problem bringing it up Mike... totally fair point/question to make. And to clarify, for the most part it's the discussion that I rolled my eyes at, not the fans themselves.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1261 on:** February 01, 2018, 12:54:38 PM »

The first thing I ever did on DTF (well, it was the official forum on its last days back then) was post about what DT DVD I should get as I was a new fan. I can only imagine that had been discussed before, but I enjoyed the feedback I got and I stuck around. I'd like to think anyone else who may be doing the same name gets the same respect from the people here. I know that is the case and not being talked about in this discussion, but just wanted to state that as long as some have been around, we were still all new at one point.

I still think this board is one of the most civilized communities on the internet. Sure you get some assholes and trolls, but they don't overrun the site and the community here is strong.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1262 on:** February 01, 2018, 12:59:39 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on February 01, 2018, 12:54:38 PM

The first thing I ever did on DTF (well, it was the official forum on its last days back then) was post about what DT DVD I should get as I was a new fan. I can only imagine that had been discussed before, but I enjoyed the feedback I got and I stuck around. I'd like to think anyone else who may be doing the same name gets the same respect from the people here. I know that is the case and not being talked about in this discussion, but just wanted to state that as long as some have been around, we were still all new at one point.

I still think this board is one of the most civilized communities on the internet. Sure you get some assholes and trolls, but they don't overrun the site and the community here is strong.

Agreed... and I'll leave it up to others with more patience to be welcoming of the new(ish) people and discussions on the DT-side. I'm doing my part to make this a welcoming place by staying away.

Gimee five Blob.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1263 on:** February 01, 2018, 01:27:31 PM »

Stadler · « **Reply #1264 on:** February 01, 2018, 02:05:28 PM »

We should have a grumpy old curmudgeon club... or is this it?

cramx3 · « **Reply #1265 on:** February 01, 2018, 02:08:00 PM »

Quote from: Stadler on February 01, 2018, 02:05:28 PM

We should have a grumpy old curmudgeon club... or is this it?

I think there's an old fogey thread somewhere

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1266 on:** February 01, 2018, 02:08:17 PM »

That's the over 40 thread . Lol

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #1267 on:** February 01, 2018, 02:57:47 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 01, 2018, 12:47:00 PM

I don't need to read for the 27th time someone who needs to tell us all the reasons why Scarred is a Top 5 song - and I sure as shit know that Blob doesn't want or need that!

Wait..

Are you telling me that

BLOB DOESN'T LIKE SCARRED?

?

cramx3 · « **Reply #1268 on:** February 01, 2018, 03:03:32 PM »

Quote from: JayOctavarium on February 01, 2018, 02:57:47 PM

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 01, 2018, 12:47:00 PM
I don't need to read for the 27th time someone who needs to tell us all the reasons why Scarred is a Top 5 song - and I sure as shit know that Blob doesn't want or need that!

Wait..

Are you telling me that

BLOB DOESN'T LIKE SCARRED??

Seems someone needs a 28th time...

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #1269 on:** February 01, 2018, 03:07:18 PM »

Quote

I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

-BlobVanDam on "Scarred"

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1270 on:** February 01, 2018, 09:28:33 PM »

Quote from: JayOctavarium on February 01, 2018, 02:57:47 PM

Wait..

Are you telling me that

BLOB DOESN'T LIKE SCARRED??

Wait..

Are you telling me that

MIKE PORTNOY IS JEWISH?

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 01, 2018, 12:59:39 PM

Gimee five Blob.

Doing our part by not being a part!

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 01, 2018, 01:27:31 PM

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1271 on:** February 02, 2018, 05:11:52 AM »

Morning dudes

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1272 on:** February 02, 2018, 05:13:00 AM »

cramx3 · « **Reply #1273 on:** February 02, 2018, 06:47:01 AM »

yay for friday

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1274 on:** February 02, 2018, 06:53:16 AM »

Morning!

Chino · « **Reply #1275 on:** February 02, 2018, 06:54:16 AM »

Man, it's one of those Fridays where I can't find an ounce of motivation. I'm sitting at my desk stuck between neutral and reverse.

Podaar · « **Reply #1276 on:** February 02, 2018, 07:07:00 AM »

Morning, folks.

Mrs. P's dissertation has been accepted by her doctoral committee and her defense has been setup for the 20th of February. The long slog through the labyrinth of academia is nearly over! It looks like we'll be traveling to Boston for the hooding ceremony in May. Champagne will be consumed this weekend.

Now, if Friday would just get out of the way we could get started on the celebrating.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1277 on:** February 02, 2018, 07:08:02 AM »

Nice, congrats to the Mrs.

Stadler · « **Reply #1278 on:** February 02, 2018, 07:09:49 AM »

Quote from: Chino on February 02, 2018, 06:54:16 AM

Man, it's one of those Fridays where I can't find an ounce of motivation. I'm sitting at my desk stuck between neutral and reverse.

Word.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1279 on:** February 02, 2018, 07:22:36 AM »

Quote from: Podaar on February 02, 2018, 07:07:00 AM

Morning, folks.

Mrs. P's dissertation has been accepted by her doctoral committee and her defense has been setup for the 20th of February. The long slog through the labyrinth of academia is nearly over! It looks like we'll be traveling to Boston for the hooding ceremony in May. Champagne will be consumed this weekend.

Now, if Friday would just get out of the way we could get started on the celebrating.

Boston eh? Maybe a meet up then!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1280 on:** February 02, 2018, 07:29:43 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 02, 2018, 07:22:36 AM

Boston eh? Maybe a meet up then!

That's terrific news Gregg.

Zydar · « **Reply #1281 on:** February 02, 2018, 07:37:04 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 02, 2018, 05:13:00 AM

Man I haven't seen that one in a long while

Podaar · « **Reply #1282 on:** February 02, 2018, 08:31:18 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 02, 2018, 07:22:36 AM

Quote from: Podaar on February 02, 2018, 07:07:00 AM
Morning, folks.

Mrs. P's dissertation has been accepted by her doctoral committee and her defense has been setup for the 20th of February. The long slog through the labyrinth of academia is nearly over! It looks like we'll be traveling to Boston for the hooding ceremony in May. Champagne will be consumed this weekend.

Now, if Friday would just get out of the way we could get started on the celebrating.

Boston eh? Maybe a meet up then!

I'd love that, King.

Podaar · « **Reply #1283 on:** February 02, 2018, 08:32:52 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 02, 2018, 07:29:43 AM

That's terrific news Gregg.

It sure is!

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #1284 on:** February 02, 2018, 08:35:05 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 01, 2018, 12:47:00 PM

No problem bringing it up Mike... totally fair point/question to make. And to clarify, for the most part it's the discussion that I rolled my eyes at, not the fans themselves.

Good clarification Chad. I apologize if anyone took my questioning the wrong way, I had merely noticed it for a long time and thought I'd mention it yesterday. Probably because I was in a cranky mood yesterday

Our almost 3 year old daughter, who has slept well her whole life has recently decided she doesn't like sleeping anymore and is up constantly at night.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1285 on:** February 02, 2018, 08:39:05 AM »

Quote from: Podaar on February 02, 2018, 08:31:18 AM

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 02, 2018, 07:22:36 AM
Quote from: Podaar on February 02, 2018, 07:07:00 AM
Morning, folks.

Mrs. P's dissertation has been accepted by her doctoral committee and her defense has been setup for the 20th of February. The long slog through the labyrinth of academia is nearly over! It looks like we'll be traveling to Boston for the hooding ceremony in May. Champagne will be consumed this weekend.

Now, if Friday would just get out of the way we could get started on the celebrating.

Boston eh? Maybe a meet up then!

I'd love that, King.

Gregg, when it gets close to the date let me know and we can set something up. If my wife is off we can go to dinner in Boston.

Podaar · « **Reply #1286 on:** February 02, 2018, 09:59:33 AM »

Joe,

We usually try to stay at The Parker House when we're in Boston, but I think Mrs. P (or should it be Dr. P now) might want to stay closer to North Eastern University this time due to all the meetings she's likely to be involved in. If memory serves, there's a really nice whiskey bar out that way? Near the BMOA?

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1287 on:** February 02, 2018, 10:09:57 AM »

Quote from: Podaar on February 02, 2018, 09:59:33 AM

Joe,

We usually try to stay at The Parker House when we're in Boston, but I think Mrs. P (or should it be Dr. P now) might want to stay closer to North Eastern University this time due to all the meetings she's likely to be involved in. If memory serves, there's a really nice whiskey bar out that way? Near the BMOA?

Mmmmm... whiskey.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1288 on:** February 02, 2018, 10:21:43 AM »

Let me research!

axeman90210 · « **Reply #1289 on:** February 02, 2018, 10:25:47 AM »

Howdy all.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1290 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:54:25 AM »

Good morning everyone. Can't wait for all the bad food that awaits me this evening.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1291 on:** February 04, 2018, 07:01:23 AM »

I'm making pizza tater tots for our party.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1292 on:** February 04, 2018, 07:07:00 AM »

That sounds so good, you have a recipe?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1293 on:** February 04, 2018, 07:12:40 AM »

We're baking, not frying

Whoa, check out this recipe video!
https://i.prypl.com/recipe/tp/recipe/716/view.html?id=716

TAC · « **Reply #1294 on:** February 04, 2018, 07:16:33 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 04, 2018, 07:01:23 AM

I'm making pizza tater tots for our party.

Why? What party?

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 04, 2018, 07:12:40 AM

We're baking,

I bet Cram is as well!

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Author Topic: DTF chat thread v. 2049 (Read 236684 times)