Seems like we used to have profound discussions with insightful and unique perspectives. I used to both learn and enlighten.

Then it seemed like we started having the same meaningless topics over and over ad nauseum and everybody's reply (including mine) were predictable and anticipated.

I find myself posting things that don't seem significant and I reply to other topics less often and with far less interest.

Is it just me?

Pretty much, Im out of good new ideas.

3 Reasons

- Not an election season...

- AWB gone...

- I'm always right anyhoo...

I have a creeping malaise too.

Maybe I just need to take some time off.

Quoted: Seems like we used to have profound discussions with insightful and unique perspectives. I used to both learn and enlighten. Then it seemed like we started having the same meaningless topics over and over ad nauseum and everybody's reply (including mine) were predictable and anticipated. I find myself posting things that don't seem significant and I reply to other topics less often and with far less interest. Is it just me?

You mean like how myself and others (Old Painless and the sort) pointed out that this gun board stopped having "gun" discussions about two to three years ago.  

Now it's just a bunch of asenine fatuity.

Dupe.

waddya tink aboot dem dere glcok 21's

Just need to broaden your horizons.

Quoted: Dupe.

They never give a link.  

Quoted: Seems like we used to have profound discussions with insightful and unique perspectives. I used to both learn and enlighten. Then it seemed like we started having the same meaningless topics over and over ad nauseum and everybody's reply (including mine) were predictable and anticipated. I find myself posting things that don't seem significant and I reply to other topics less often and with far less interest. Is it just me?

Having meaningless stuff to post about is good, means we are happy and the government hasn't done much to screw us over in a while.

I can bitch about something if you want me to

just wait

Quoted: Seems like we used to have profound discussions with insightful and unique perspectives. I used to both learn and enlighten. Then it seemed like we started having the same meaningless topics over and over ad nauseum and everybody's reply (including mine) were predictable and anticipated. I find myself posting things that don't seem significant and I reply to other topics less often and with far less interest. Is it just me?

     I liked that horror movie post you had about the hot puritan witch-trial babes. Whatever happened to that one ?

Quoted: Having meaningless stuff to post about is good, means we are happy and the government hasn't done much to screw us over in a while.

Or we've just become accustomed to the gov't giving to us in the ass.


SA needs to take another trip to Hedo to get up riled up again.

Quoted: just wait

+1 im guessing they will try to hit gun shows and private transfers pretty soon in the name of "interstate gun violence" which i think will be a new buz word

I can't masturbate to this thread!!!!!

Quoted: Is it just me?

Could be, but the only person on this forum whose opinion I give any credability to is Chuck Norris.

Quoted: Everything worth discussing that has entertaining pictures is a banned topic.

Quoted: Quoted: just wait +1 im guessing they will try to hit gun shows and private transfers pretty soon in the name of "interstate gun violence" which i think will be a new buz word

the all encompassing ICC
bow down before it

Quoted: Quoted: just wait +1 im guessing they will try to hit gun shows and private transfers pretty soon in the name of "interstate gun violence" which i think will be a new buz word

FTF sales between private parties won't last another 10 years tops. Everything will have to go through an FFL sooner or later

how do you start a poll?

You have just been surfing GD for too long...

What I've discovered is that it IS possible to spend too much time on the internet. I know it sounds crazy...

Go to the range and come back with a story or something. We'll be waiting.

Repetition of topics is the normal course of business on any board I've posted on. Noticing that repetition  is simply a sign that you've been around a while.

Okay, here's something I've been wondering about...

Mold will grow on walls because it is feeding off of the paper on the drywall.

When mold grows on concrete, what is it feeding off of?

Quoted: Is it just me?

Nope.

Quoted: Quoted: Dupe. They never give a link.

Sorry.

Here it is. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=424552

Quoted: Okay, here's something I've been wondering about... Mold will grow on walls because it is feeding off of the paper on the drywall. When mold grows on concrete, what is it feeding off of?

Water

Quoted: Okay, here's something I've been wondering about... Mold will grow on walls because it is feeding off of the paper on the drywall. When mold grows on concrete, what is it feeding off of?

New Orleans?

Bob

Maybe you need a new hobby to pursue on the internet. Knitting maybe?

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Its Bush's fault

Well what do you expect? The entire site is only interested in a couple of things and immedately dismisses anything new as being discussion worthy. This is a direct result of (and proof of the existence of) the arfcom hivemind.

THe PM Sharon is Dying Topic is going to get Interesting.

Quoted: Okay, here's something I've been wondering about... Mold will grow on walls because it is feeding off of the paper on the drywall. When mold grows on concrete, what is it feeding off of?

[Johnny Dangerously movie] "That's a fargin trick question!" {/JD movie]

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Dupe. They never give a link.   Sorry. Here it is. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=424552

You could try another group buy!

Quoted: Seems like we used to have profound discussions with insightful and unique perspectives. I used to both learn and enlighten. Then it seemed like we started having the same meaningless topics over and over ad nauseum and everybody's reply (including mine) were predictable and anticipated. I find myself posting things that don't seem significant and I reply to other topics less often and with far less interest. Is it just me?

Most of the people that took part in the profound discussions have either left or been banned.  Seems ARFCOM is becoming more and more of a "hivemind" everyday.  
~Dg84

Quoted: Quoted: Okay, here's something I've been wondering about... Mold will grow on walls because it is feeding off of the paper on the drywall. When mold grows on concrete, what is it feeding off of? Water

No.  Water creates the environment that it needs to live, but it is not a food source.

we're like an old married couple.

We know all of each others stories, and we know what the other is thinking.

No point in speaking much anymore. Let's just sit here and enjoy the silence.

Quoted: Seems like we used to have profound discussions with insightful and unique perspectives. I used to both learn and enlighten. Then it seemed like we started having the same meaningless topics over and over ad nauseum and everybody's reply (including mine) were predictable and anticipated. I find myself posting things that don't seem significant and I reply to other topics less often and with far less interest. Is it just me?

Nope, I'm just getting started.

either predictible chit chat or mindless arguing anymore

Quoted: either predictible chit chat or mindless arguing anymore

No it's not.

Quoted: Quoted: either predictible chit chat or mindless arguing anymore No it's not.

Yes, it is.



The Argument Sketch


The Cast (in order of appearance.)
M= Man looking for an argument
R= Receptionist
Q= Abuser
A= Arguer (John Cleese)
C= Complainer (Eric Idle)
H= Head Hitter


M:   Ah. I'd like to have an argument, please.
R:    Certainly sir. Have you been here before?
M:   No, I haven't, this is my first time.
R:     I see. Well, do you want to have just one argument, or were you thinking of taking a course?
M:   Well, what is the cost?
R:    Well, It's one pound for a five minute argument, but only eight pounds for a course of ten.
M:   Well, I think it would be best if I perhaps started off with just the one and then see how it goes.
R:     Fine. Well, I'll see who's free at the moment.
Pause
R:    Mr. DeBakey's free, but he's a little bit conciliatory.
Ahh yes, Try Mr. Barnard; room 12.
M:    Thank you.

(Walks down the hall. Opens door.)

Q:   WHAT DO YOU WANT?
M:   Well, I was told outside that...
Q:   Don't give me that, you snotty-faced heap of parrot droppings!
M:   What?
Q:   Shut your festering gob, you tit! Your type really makes me puke, you vacuous, coffee-nosed, maloderous, pervert!!!
M:   Look, I CAME HERE FOR AN ARGUMENT, I'm not going to just stand...!!
Q:   OH, oh I'm sorry, but this is abuse.
M:   Oh, I see, well, that explains it.
Q:   Ah yes, you want room 12A, Just along the corridor.
M:   Oh, Thank you very much. Sorry.
Q:   Not at all.
M:   Thank You.
(Under his breath) Stupid git!!

(Walk down the corridor)
M: (Knock)
A:   Come in.
M:   Ah, Is this the right room for an argument?
A:   I told you once.
M:   No you haven't.
A:   Yes I have.
M:   When?
A:    Just now.
M:   No you didn't.
A:   Yes I did.
M:  You didn't
A:   I did!
M:  You didn't!
A:   I'm telling you I did!
M:  You did not!!
A:   Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
M:  Oh, just the five minutes.
A:   Ah, thank you. Anyway, I did.
M:  You most certainly did not.
A:   Look, let's get this thing clear; I quite definitely told you.
M:  No you did not.
A:   Yes I did.
M:   No you didn't.
A:   Yes I did.
M:   No you didn't.
A:   Yes I did.
M:   No you didn't.
A:   Yes I did.
M:  You didn't.
A:   Did.
M:  Oh look, this isn't an argument.
A:   Yes it is.
M:   No it isn't. It's just contradiction.
A:   No it isn't.
M:  It is!
A:   It is not.
M:  Look, you just contradicted me.
A:   I did not.
M:  Oh you did!!
A:   No, no, no.
M:  You did just then.
A:   Nonsense!
M:  Oh, this is futile!
A:   No it isn't.
M:  I came here for a good argument.
A:   No you didn't; no, you came here for an argument.
M:  An argument isn't just contradiction.
A:   It can be.
M:  No it can't. An argument is a connected series of statements intended to establish a proposition.
A:   No it isn't.
M:  Yes it is! It's not just contradiction.
A:   Look, if I argue with you, I must take up a contrary position.
M:  Yes, but that's not just saying 'No it isn't.'
A:   Yes it is!
M:   No it isn't!

A:   Yes it is!
M:  Argument is an intellectual process. Contradiction is just the automatic gainsaying of any statement the other person makes.
(short pause)
A:  No it isn't.
M:  It is.
A:  Not at all.
M:  Now look.
A: (Rings bell)  Good Morning.
M:  What?
A:   That's it. Good morning.
M:   I was just getting interested.
A:   Sorry, the five minutes is up.
M:  That was never five minutes!
A:   I'm afraid it was.
M:  It wasn't.
Pause
A:   I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to argue anymore.
M:  What?!
A:   If you want me to go on arguing, you'll have to pay for another five minutes.
M:  Yes, but that was never five minutes, just now. Oh come on!
A:  (Hums)
M:  Look, this is ridiculous.
A:   I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to argue unless you've paid!
M:  Oh, all right.
(pays money)
A:   Thank you.
short pause
M:  Well?
A:   Well what?
M:   That wasn't really five minutes, just now.
A:    I told you, I'm not allowed to argue unless you've paid.
M:   I just paid!
A:   No you didn't.
M:   I DID!
A:   No you didn't.
M:  Look, I don't want to argue about that.
A:  Well, you didn't pay.
M:  Aha. If I didn't pay, why are you arguing? I Got you!
A:   No you haven't.
M:  Yes I have. If you're arguing, I must have paid.
A:   Not necessarily. I could be arguing in my spare time.
M:  Oh I've had enough of this.
A:   No you haven't.
M:  Oh Shut up.

(Walks down the stairs. Opens door.)

M:  I want to complain.
C:  You want to complain! Look at these shoes. I've only had them three weeks and the heels are worn right through.
M:  No, I want to complain about...
C:   If you complain nothing happens, you might as well not bother.
M:  Oh!
C:   Oh my back hurts, it's not a very fine day and I'm sick and tired of this office.


(Slams door. walks down corridor, opens next door.)

M:  Hello, I want to... Ooooh!
H:   No, no, no. Hold your head like this, then go Waaah. Try it again.
M:  uuuwwhh!!
H:   Better, Better, but Waah, Waah! Put your hand there.
M:  No.
H:   Now..
M:  Waaaaah!!!
H:   Good, Good! That's it.
M:  Stop hitting me!!
H:  What?
M:  Stop hitting me!!
H:   Stop hitting you?
M:  Yes!
H:   Why did you come in here then?
M:   I wanted to complain.
H:   Oh no, that's next door. It's being-hit-on-the-head lessons in here.
M:  What a stupid concept.
ETA: And now for something completely different:

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: either predictible chit chat or mindless arguing anymore No it's not. Yes, it is.

Quoted: Is it just me?

... No. I feel I'm in need of a sabbatical from the site (Hell, the whole Internet thing for that matter). Just need to move onto something else for awhile. I'd sure have a cleaner house if I did!

So, How bout them Yankees!

Quoted: You mean like how myself and others (Old Painless and the sort) pointed out that this gun board stopped having "gun" discussions about two to three years ago.   Now it's just a bunch of asenine fatuity.

Unfortunately, you are right. I remember when GD was a hotbed of the following topics:

"What's the best .308 battle rifle?"
"What would you rather have in a war zone, .223 or .308?"
"What AR variant is the best for shooting (insert living object here)?"
"Which is the better US Rifle: M14 or M16?"
"Will Bill Clinton refuse to leave the White House?"
"Will there be a shootout between the Secret Service and US Marshals when Clinton is arrested?"
"How many ARs do you need to outfit a five man team?"
"Anybody ever hear of the Shrike?"
"When will the Shrike be released?"
"I read about a belt-fed upper in Shotgun News today..."
"Only four more years until the AWB goes away!"
"Only three more years until the AWB goes away!"
"Only two more years until the AWB goes away!"
"Only one more year until the AWB goes away!"
"Will the AWB go away?"