I like the idea. I'd hope a semi lurker/lurker would offer opionion. I'd also suggest which threads folks read. Maybe the masthead have some basics to cover, as a suggestion for ice breaker? Where ya from (as vague as you want to be), what brought you here, what threads you browse.
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Voting Discussion: We're Screwing In Light Bulbs AIFG!
We open it up, we talks the talk, we votes, we shuts it down. This thread is to free up Bureaucracy for daily details as we hammer out the Big Issues towards a vote. Open only when a proposal has been made and seconded according to Buffista policy (Which we voted on!). If this thread is closed, hie thee to Bureaucracy instead!
omnis_audis - Sep 21, 2009 9:36:05 pm PDT #9330 of 10289
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Vortex - Sep 22, 2009 3:40:20 am PDT #9331 of 10289
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I heard something on the radio today about a "smart bra", but had to leave for work.
amych - Sep 22, 2009 4:15:26 am PDT #9332 of 10289
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Underpinnings aside, I like
Delurking 1 -- Because we don't always check our e-mail
much better than "do you really support us?". Really Support sounds a bit too much like calling the lurkers out, when it can be rough for some people to come say hello. We Don't Always Check feels more like we're saying "we'd like to meet you, but we don't want you to get lost among the crazy."
Umm, the crazy of the posting speed. Not of us. Maybe.
brenda m - Sep 22, 2009 4:24:30 am PDT #9333 of 10289
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I'm with amych. I love the idea but I feel like some of the (funny) suggestions might come across as scolding or putting someone on the spot if they're nervous about delurking.
Frankenbuddha - Sep 22, 2009 5:14:24 am PDT #9334 of 10289
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Delurking 1 - We support you in thread
But the e-mail one is good too.
Liese S. - Sep 22, 2009 6:42:16 am PDT #9335 of 10289
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Delurking 1 - We support you in thread
Love!
Lurkers don't have to delurk. Lurking is a fine and acceptable use of this board!
But if they're lurking out of intimidation or somesuch, come out and play!
omnis_audis - Sep 22, 2009 8:57:17 am PDT #9336 of 10289
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
am I the only one who imagines the delurking process like a bird of prey uncloaking? No clue why my brain keeps picturing that when I see the word "delurk". Clearly it is full of the nerd.
Zenkitty - Sep 22, 2009 9:12:07 am PDT #9337 of 10289
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
o_a, you're not the only one!
Ginger - Sep 22, 2009 10:08:45 am PDT #9338 of 10289
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
am I the only one who imagines the delurking process like a bird of prey uncloaking?
This makes me think they should delurk in spoiler font.
EpicTangent - Sep 22, 2009 10:39:14 am PDT #9339 of 10289
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Looks like Goodbye and Good Riddance may make it open all year due to epic slacking.
Crap, you guys have been waiting for me? Sorry!