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Offline Midnite

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OT:  Joking
« on: November 01, 2002, 07:05:59 PM »
This is just a friendly reminder for everyone that when you're making a joke, can you please make it obvious that it's a joke?  Readers don't have the benefit of seeing how you look when you're saying it, and unless you're Jerry Seinfeld it's not a good idea to assume that everyone will know it's a joke simply because you're the author.  We've had some problems on the boards that began as simple misunderstandings.

Also, consider feelings and reputations before you click "Post".  Nobody likes to have their messages removed, and the mods would prefer to never have to remove any.

And now that I've said this, please don't make me eat my words by going overboard, LOL.
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2002, 10:45:03 PM »
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This is just a friendly reminder for everyone that when you're making a joke, can you please make it obvious that it's a joke?  Readers don't have the benefit of seeing how you look when you're saying it, and unless you're Jerry Seinfeld it's not a good idea to assume that everyone will know it's a joke simply because you're the author.  We've had some problems on the boards that began as simple misunderstandings.

Also, consider feelings and reputations before you click "Post".  Nobody likes to have their messages removed, and the mods would prefer to never have to remove any.

And now that I've said this, please don't make me eat my words by going overboard, LOL.


I understand completely... I would also like to thank you Midnite, and MB for all you do...  
I enjoy posting as well as reading posts from everyone here, I hope to continue celebrating each episode of Dark Shadows with friends I have met and will some day meet.

Believe it or not... This is a marvelous Group!! :D
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2002, 11:03:19 PM »
I've said it before, Midnite, and I know I'll say it again ...

You and the Mysterious Benefactor deserve platinum medals (gold just ain't classy enough, lol) for all you both do in this blessed corner of cyberspace!

Love,  Steve
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2002, 03:01:36 PM »
That is one reason I enjoy this board so much, because you guys stop things before they get out of control..other messages boards sometimes can have so many messages that have nothing to do with topic!!

thanks again!

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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2002, 06:42:12 PM »
Many thanks goes to MIdnite and MB for all their
hard work .  You guys are terrific in protecting what
is right and wrong.   This board is a wonderful place
to be .  ( RIGHT EVERYONE ??? BECAUSE THEY PUT
UP WITH MY OBESSION FOR THE Q-MAN ) !!!  OH
THIS IS JUST A JOKE!!!  LOL!
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2002, 07:28:13 PM »
I must concur that this is the nicest of the DS boards! One board, who shall remain nameless, seems to attract the nastiest, meanest fans.  The moderator does his or her best to keep the peace but it is usually  hopeless.  We have great moderators here who in all honesty do a fantastic job of keeping the peace.  Thank you!

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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2002, 08:53:49 PM »
I agree 100%!
Many kudos to MB and Midnite [aprvy]
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2002, 09:38:47 PM »
As a token of our collective appreciation for all Midnite and MB do on this forum, may I suggest we all chip in and send them on a little side trip to Coney Island next August, seeing how we're all going to be in Brooklyn anyway?

After years of keeping THIS Cyber-Circus in line, an amusement park seems just the right place for them. [lghy]

Oh, and a gift certificate for a couple of hot dogs, too.

[smrtasy]

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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2002, 11:06:22 PM »
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That is one reason I enjoy this board so much, because you guys stop things before they get out of control..

thanks again!



Well said Jon.  These two deserve a medal for all they do!!

I've seen things happen on other boards where there is World War 3 breaking out and the Moderator does nothing to stop this until it is way too late.  These things just shouldn't be allowed on the boards anyway. We're here to discuss Dark Shadows not join in a  boxing match. ;-)

I like the fact that they put a stop to any fighting before it gets out of hand.  We're all adults here and should act accordingly. ;-)
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2002, 12:32:08 AM »
Thanks, guys.  And Raineypark, you're too funny.  Ah, Brooklyn-- birthplace of hot dogs AND the Dodgers, woo!  BTW, how come NY hot dogs taste so good?  Unless it's something I don't want to know...
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2002, 12:51:16 AM »
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 Unless it's something I don't want to know...


I once worked with a strict Vegetarian who always carried in her wallet the ingredient list from a particular brand of hot dogs (don't remember which).

Among the rest of the not-too-savory things listed was the following: Cows Lips

Think of THAT next time you're in Nathans!
[lghy]

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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2002, 01:10:52 AM »
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Think of THAT next time you're in Nathans!
[lghy]

You're evil.

Hee hee!!
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2002, 07:18:24 AM »
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You're evil.


Yes, dear, I am.....I was afraid no one had noticed! [vryevl]

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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2002, 02:28:39 AM »
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Among the rest of the not-too-savory things listed was the following: Cows Lips

Think of THAT next time you're in Nathans!
[lghy]

Raineypark


I like my cow lips with brown mustard and sauerkraut.
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Re: OT:  Joking
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2002, 05:08:49 AM »
One of the best things about this board is that the OT's are often just as interesting as the posts about DS!  I was genuinely caught up in a topic about which I was clueless.  Yet I kept reading and reading, wondering if a clue would surface.  No such luck.  

This has been quite an intriguing mystery!
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