Texags is pretty much the only message board on the internet where having a sense of humor is considered "trolling" and a bannable offense. Some people could learn to take another breath and simply scroll past comments they don't like or don't understand....like adults.Quote:
I've never understood trolling. Still don't. Ok, you made me take the bait and fall for a false argument that you don't even believe in. So....congrats?
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I was about to respond to his post earlier today with some iteration of "we've got a live one!" but decided not to because of exactly what you posted.
Haha, it was the straight to DVD sequel.
ChiliBeans said:Texags is pretty much the only message board on the internet where having a sense of humor is considered "trolling" and a bannable offense. Some people could learn to take another breath and simply scroll past comments they don't like or don't understand....like adults.Quote:
I've never understood trolling. Still don't. Ok, you made me take the bait and fall for a false argument that you don't even believe in. So....congrats?
You get another blue star.
I just came across this post and I am quite amazed that someone would single out the politics board for this. Have you never read any of the boards after a football or basketball loss? Have you not seen the vile hatred spewed at coaches because their teams don't win enough games to make them happy? It's insane and depressing. I quit paying for this site because I got tired of it. Much, much worse than politics.TCTTS said:
Has nothing to do with differing ideas from my own. I agree with half of what is said over there, if not more. It's the hateful, spiteful ways in which those ideas are expressed, along with the utter intolerance for anything outside the prescribed thought.
Sorry for the derail. Just had to get that off my chest.
Edit: no idea why the blue diamond showed up other than this site hates my ipad.
Let me get this straight... you're complaining that I didn't complain enough about the rest of the site? My deepest apologies. Next time, when only a certain section of the site is referenced, I'll be sure and lay fire to every section just for good measure.
Not complaining, just irritated when those of us who do post over there get labeled as "psychos."TCTTS said:
Let me get this straight... you're complaining that I didn't complain enough about the rest of the site? My deepest apologies. Next time, when only a certain section of the site is referenced, I'll be sure and lay fire to every section just for good measure.
someone left the keys to the asylum in the door.
Belton Ag said:Not complaining, just irritated when those of us who do post over there get labeled as "psychos."TCTTS said:
Let me get this straight... you're complaining that I didn't complain enough about the rest of the site? My deepest apologies. Next time, when only a certain section of the site is referenced, I'll be sure and lay fire to every section just for good measure.
"All you people are backward stereotypers!"
Ironically, some of the people who keep bringing up the Politics Board here also post over there, which is weird. Even lil ole SeattleAgJr once took a break from posting 37 threads a day of Politics to blast me for a hilarious comment here and tell me to go back to the Politics Board (presumably so I could read his next 9 threads).Quote:
Not complaining, just irritated when those of us who do post over there get labeled as "psychos."
There are more cops than speeders on this board.
ChiliBeans said:Ironically, some of the people who keep bringing up the Politics Board here also post over there, which is weird. Even lil ole SeattleAgJr once took a break from posting 37 threads a day of Politics to blast me for a hilarious comment here and tell me to go back to the Politics Board (presumably so I could read his next 9 threads).Quote:
Not complaining, just irritated when those of us who do post over there get labeled as "psychos."
There are more cops than speeders on this board.
How many of those 9 threads were about Seattle?
What makes the Politics board worse in my opinion is that it's an echo chamber. At least on the boards that are sports-oriented, for every insane remark - or group of insane remarks - there's usually an equal chorus of voices in opposition. In other words, many of the arguments that take place outside of the Politics board allow for actual arguments, as vile as those arguments may be sometimes, where differing thoughts can be shared/discussed and productive conversations can actually blossom from time to time between people with differing views. The Politics board, however, is nothing but shouting down any opinion that differs from the herd. It's a pack mentality that literally celebrates the tears/pain/downfall of anyone not in lockstep with the prescribed views. It's utterly deranged and almost cult-like in its fervor.Belton Ag said:Not complaining, just irritated when those of us who do post over there get labeled as "psychos."TCTTS said:
Let me get this straight... you're complaining that I didn't complain enough about the rest of the site? My deepest apologies. Next time, when only a certain section of the site is referenced, I'll be sure and lay fire to every section just for good measure.
I check Texags from time to time at work and after I click on politics I wonder if my employer had me logged for visiting an alt-right website. And agree with TC, I agree with more than half of what is posted there but the complete tone deafness and lack of empathy tie into incredibly stupid and hateful posts
"Lack of empathy" is a great way to frame that place.
This sums up like 50% of the posters over there:
TCTTS said:
"Lack of empathy" is a great way to frame that place.
honestly I am being kind with that phrasing.
No doubt.
If you want empathy go to Tumblr
The disturbing nature of the discourse on the Politics board came up on a R&P thread today (since deleted)
I'll say what I said there: the politics board has always been right wing culture wars and conspiracy theories, but up until the spring of 2016 it was more or less mainstream conservative kinds of arguments. Since then it's been taken over by alt right trolls. Texags gets at lot of pub as being the de facto internet home of Texas A&M. The politics board is a really bad look for all of us.
I'll say what I said there: the politics board has always been right wing culture wars and conspiracy theories, but up until the spring of 2016 it was more or less mainstream conservative kinds of arguments. Since then it's been taken over by alt right trolls. Texags gets at lot of pub as being the de facto internet home of Texas A&M. The politics board is a really bad look for all of us.
he also cried when Jon Stewart left the daily show.Bobcat06 said:
Black Panther looks good, but I am 0% surprised that TCTTS is ecstatic about a superhero movie that pushes his social agenda
In case anyone forgot, TCTTS said the Spiderman reboots failed because Peter Parker was white.
Belton, why are you posting blue diamonds? That doesn't make sense in the context of this discourse.
Also, I wanted to say I am very sorry if I have ever contributed to lowering the tone and content of a discussion. That's not my intent at all. I just love cinema and musical performance, and can be overly informed and passionate sometimes. If I've ever offended any person, I apologize.
Also, I wanted to say I am very sorry if I have ever contributed to lowering the tone and content of a discussion. That's not my intent at all. I just love cinema and musical performance, and can be overly informed and passionate sometimes. If I've ever offended any person, I apologize.
wait, am I the only one that liked Wild Wild West?TCTTS said:
Seriously, would you b*tch about a country western movie not having hip hop in it?
Please tell me you're trolling.
he's just method actingTCTTS said:
First time I've ever used that function. His schtick has just gotten so old and weird that it honestly depresses me more than anything. It's not the actual content of the trolling itself but rather the fact that there's an actual human being under there who chooses to devote the insane amount of time and effort required for such a character that it's frankly starting to creep me out. And maybe that's the point, and he's laughing his ass off right now, but either way, it's so damn weird when I really started to think about it that I had to finally just officially ignore him. I can take a joke, and appreciate a good troll, but the sad, pathological nature of it after all these year finally wore me down.
The sh*t that people on this board remember / hold onto never ceases to blow my mind.
TexasAggie_02 said:wait, am I the only one that liked Wild Wild West?TCTTS said:
Seriously, would you b*tch about a country western movie not having hip hop in it?
Please tell me you're trolling.
So you're the one.
not enoughBruce Almighty said:Quote:
How many of those 9 threads were about Seattle?
How's this for bringing the conversation back around to Black Panther...
- Without Wild Wild West, Will Smith would have starred in The Matrix instead of Keanu Reeves.
- Val Kilmer would have played Morpheus.
- Trinity would have likely been black as well.
Considering the racial makeup of a minority-populated Zion, in conjunction with two black leads, The Matrix Trilogy would have potentially then been considered the first action blockbuster franchise to feature a primarily black cast, and in turn may have been marketed more for a black audience, thus robbing Black Panther of an element that is likely at least partially contributing to its box office tracking / buzz. A Will Smith-led Matrix may have even altered the course of cinema as we know it in terms of the impact of and attention paid to "urban" audiences by Hollywood studios.
- Without Wild Wild West, Will Smith would have starred in The Matrix instead of Keanu Reeves.
- Val Kilmer would have played Morpheus.
- Trinity would have likely been black as well.
Considering the racial makeup of a minority-populated Zion, in conjunction with two black leads, The Matrix Trilogy would have potentially then been considered the first action blockbuster franchise to feature a primarily black cast, and in turn may have been marketed more for a black audience, thus robbing Black Panther of an element that is likely at least partially contributing to its box office tracking / buzz. A Will Smith-led Matrix may have even altered the course of cinema as we know it in terms of the impact of and attention paid to "urban" audiences by Hollywood studios.
bigcat22 said:
I am really looking forward to this movie, but the politics around it are starting to ruin it before I even buy a ticket.
That tweet is such a slap in the face to Denzel, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson, etc.
Lol, today I learned that "independence day" was not a blockbuster. Neither was "bad boys."
TCTTS said:
How's this for bringing the conversation back around to Black Panther...
- Without Wild Wild West, Will Smith would have starred in The Matrix instead of Keanu Reeves.
- Val Kilmer would have played Morpheus.
- Trinity would have likely been black as well.
Considering the racial makeup of a minority-populated Zion, in conjunction with two black leads, The Matrix Trilogy would have potentially then been considered the first action blockbuster franchise to feature a primarily black cast, and in turn may have been marketed more for a black audience, thus robbing Black Panther of an element that is likely at least partially contributing to its box office tracking / buzz. A Will Smith-led Matrix may have even altered the course of cinema as we know it in terms of the impact of and attention paid to "urban" audiences by Hollywood studios.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/black-panther-tracking-massive-165m-us-debut-1083867
Tracking $165 million opening
If NRG is right, Black Panther could potentially notch one of the top five or six domestic openings ever for a superhero film, not accounting for inflation.
also
The big unknown is how Black Panther will fare overseas, where Hollywood films with a black cast are perceived to face challenges. Disney insiders expect Black Panther to open in the $75 million-$115 million range. The tentpole rolls out in about 70 percent of the international marketplace this week; major territories where it doesn't open until later include Russia (Feb. 22), Japan (March 1) and China (March 9).
Tracking $165 million opening
If NRG is right, Black Panther could potentially notch one of the top five or six domestic openings ever for a superhero film, not accounting for inflation.
also
The big unknown is how Black Panther will fare overseas, where Hollywood films with a black cast are perceived to face challenges. Disney insiders expect Black Panther to open in the $75 million-$115 million range. The tentpole rolls out in about 70 percent of the international marketplace this week; major territories where it doesn't open until later include Russia (Feb. 22), Japan (March 1) and China (March 9).
I was saying $175 last week. Thinking even higher now. $185-$195 is my new prediction.
I'd say your right. I cannot wait for this movie. Marvel is on a hot streak of epic movies.
Bad Boys was a 20 million dollar movie starring the Fresh Prince, the guy from Martin, and directed by a music video director. So you have learned somethingTexasAggie_02 said:bigcat22 said:
I am really looking forward to this movie, but the politics around it are starting to ruin it before I even buy a ticket.
That tweet is such a slap in the face to Denzel, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson, etc.
Lol, today I learned that "independence day" was not a blockbuster. Neither was "bad boys."
Independence Day is a much different case and probably fair to debate, although that was definitely an ensemble cast.
i'm going to bet ice dancing, curling, and the luge are going to take a huge bite out of the worldwide box office this weekend.
Good point.
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