Maybe my browser is different... but mine has a "back" button. To all the people that want this thread locked... why? Because you find it boring? If that was a criteria, we could lock up 90%+ of the threads here since someone would find them boring.
Or is it because we're not just showing photos of trains? I don't need to look at photos of trains all day... I get paid to look at them through the windshield. I just don't get it. There is no real flames here. Nothing that is offensive to anyone that I read. (takes two to take offense, BTW) So why? Some say it creates a bad impression. I disagree. A thread that atuomatically kicks anyone that dares question authority leaves me with a bad impression. Besides, if someone is that n00b to the forum world - and can't handle this - then we are doing them a favor of chasing them away. This place is downright mild.
PS>> the title of this thread is "a few rotten apples can get a thread locked" Isn't it ironic there are people on here that want the thread locked? So I guess they are the rotten apples, or at least wannabe rotten apples
PPS> I waved to some people today.
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any other railroad, company, or person.t fun any
if you have not figured it out its not bothering most and they are letting off steam here. but if it bothers you dont come back there is plenty posted else where on this site i said my peace and left and didnt care if or what was said . same here when i get enough im gone
oh and by the way lots of waving now
Norman Saxon wrote:(Don't worry folks, I know how to get this thread locked!) Does anyone here have an opinion on captive rates?
(Don't worry folks, I know how to get this thread locked!)
Does anyone here have an opinion on captive rates?
It's like many threads that crop up - I have no real interest in the subject and usually nothing to add, but it's fun to pop in from time to time to see what chaos has ensued.
It all depends on whose ox is being gored....
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Steam Is King wrote:This thread is just starting to bloom. What I find funny is those who have come here several times to implore the mods to lock it because they personally can't stand it anymore. Why do you keep coming back if it's so bad? Is it so difficult to function as a human being knowing this silly thread is still open? Is that a titch of OCD? Just ignore it and don't come back, that's all. Pretend it doesn't exist. I have no problem ignoring threads like the diner and don't go there demanding it be locked because it "bothers me". Gang, there's a lesson to be learned here, and I think Bergie and his minions are letting it play out. They gotcha good this time.Chico
This thread is just starting to bloom. What I find funny is those who have come here several times to implore the mods to lock it because they personally can't stand it anymore. Why do you keep coming back if it's so bad? Is it so difficult to function as a human being knowing this silly thread is still open? Is that a titch of OCD? Just ignore it and don't come back, that's all. Pretend it doesn't exist. I have no problem ignoring threads like the diner and don't go there demanding it be locked because it "bothers me".
Gang, there's a lesson to be learned here, and I think Bergie and his minions are letting it play out. They gotcha good this time.
Chico
Maybe it is along the lines of someone peeping thru their fingers at a horror show.
Or rubber necking at a car accident after sitting in the traffic jam for 45 minutes.
Jay
Soo 6604 wrote:This thread is actually entertaining
I agree. I especially liked the responses that managed to insult everyone.
Paul
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Steam Is King wrote: This thread is just starting to bloom. What I find funny is those who have come here several times to implore the mods to lock it because they personally can't stand it anymore. Why do you keep coming back if it's so bad? Is it so difficult to function as a human being knowing this silly thread is still open? Is that a titch of OCD? Just ignore it and don't come back, that's all. Pretend it doesn't exist. I have no problem ignoring threads like the diner and don't go there demanding it be locked because it "bothers me". Gang, there's a lesson to be learned here, and I think Bergie and his minions are letting it play out. They gotcha good this time.Chico
I agree and I think that this demonstration that so many are anxious to see this thread get locked provides rare insight as to why other threads get locked for reasons that seem less than satisfactory. This is truly instructive.
CNW 6000 wrote: eolafan wrote:...but I am thinking this one is best ended NOW.+1
eolafan wrote:...but I am thinking this one is best ended NOW.
+1
If You make that -2, then neither one of you will know if this thread has died. I have read plenty of interesting threads that have gotten locked, that I would have continued to read. There are also threads that I find no interest in, and I just don't read them, now there is a novel Idea. If You don't enjoy it, don't put your cursor on it, don't click it, don't read through the offending thread, and heaven above, DON'T take the time to ADD TO IT.
Doug
May your flanges always stay BETWEEN the rails
i still only wave at kids and hot women track side...
csx engineer
DO NOT POST
Have fun with your trains
Ok, we moderators left this open for all to spew. Take a look back... did we really accomplish anything, besides (A) creating a rather embarrassing thread for newcomers to get a feel for the place and (B) some of you offending each other?
Gee... now why do we preemptively lock threads now and then? I wonder.
Bergie
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
With that said...
Now can we move on?
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
Mookie wrote:I will quit posting and it should die a natural death - and not be locked up.
That works for me if the end result is the same.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Dan
eolafan wrote: selector wrote:We should re-title this thread the Comprehensive Thread that Meanders. Just as I begin to zig in order to follow, it zags on me. Can't say it isn't an interesting ride, though. Hello Selector: I am under the (perhaps mistaken) impression that when a particular thread gets downright combative between posters and some real "shots" are taken between same, the moderator(s) are typically going to lock that thread....PLEASE PUT THIS THREAD OUT OF ITS MISERY, THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS AND VERY BORING, TO SAY THE LEAST. Thanks
selector wrote:We should re-title this thread the Comprehensive Thread that Meanders. Just as I begin to zig in order to follow, it zags on me. Can't say it isn't an interesting ride, though.
Hello Selector: I am under the (perhaps mistaken) impression that when a particular thread gets downright combative between posters and some real "shots" are taken between same, the moderator(s) are typically going to lock that thread....PLEASE PUT THIS THREAD OUT OF ITS MISERY, THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS AND VERY BORING, TO SAY THE LEAST. Thanks
(Got my fingers x'd that I am helping to meet the requirements)
But its a fun ride!
Hi Dan, Chad did you remember to bring the popcorn machine? Dan looks hungry.
Mookie wrote: chad thomas wrote:Hey Dan, good to see you still pop in here. What a nice breath of fresh air! Welcome back, Dan!
chad thomas wrote:Hey Dan, good to see you still pop in here.
Had the day off today..figured I sleep in, work out and mess around...but now it's approaching 100 already, so my find something out of the sun to do instinct is kicking in. So I thought I'd hop online for a bit.
Looks like not too much has changed...hehe....still it's not as bad as some of those flame fests in the old days with old what's his name.....the grade crossing accident axe grinder guy and all his "friends".
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