Not caring about other schmoes opinions because they are an infant/junior schmoe

[someguy]

I'm just curious on this because I've noticed in threads that infant,junior or sometimes senior schmoes opinions don't matter to others. They don't flat out say it but I can tell when it happens. I've seen it happen with a schmoe about a couple of months ago who was completely ignored because they were an infant schmoe. Now that schmoe is a super schmoe and almost everyone will reply to what they said and such.

So I'm questioning that if we're having a respect basis on here? Do we start to respect this schmoe more that he/she is in a higher rank? Do we ignore or treat the infant and junior schmoes badly because they don't have much experience on the boards? I'm just asking if anyone is doing this and if anything has been done for it since I'm noticing it a couple of times lately.

[RickySlade]

I agree. So what if your new, that doesn't make you any different. What does post count matter? I post on this board to discuss movies, not to become a "king of all schmoes".

The infant and juniors deserve the same respect anyone else gets.

[Lynn Minmei]

This is especially prevalent in topics about upcoming movies, in which the Schmoe has only posted 1-50 posts and says they have seen the movie before it has been released. Just because someone has posted a few time sdoesn't make them less trustworthy...remember, you were a little schmoe too. Even in the past year or so, some Senior or above Schmoes have committed treacherous acts (Plagerism being #1).

[PapaJupe2k]

I personally pay no attention to someone's rank or how many posts they've accumulated. Many of these people that rack up so many post's so quick are just voting on things in movie tournaments and what not. How many posts you have has absolutely no correlation to how much you know about movies, sports, music, tv, ect.

I am probably am guilty though of paying closer attention to posts that are posted by people that I'm friends with or talk to alot. This is just human nature though, you're absolutely going to respond more to people that you know or have things in common with, I don't see the problem.:confused: If this bothers people I think they are being a bit immature and way too sensitive. If you start trying to exclude people from conversations or threads, than that is a different topic all together. I do have a problem with that.

I'm sure no one will read this because I never post in the site/suggestion forum or the rant.:mad: :p :D

If you want to get to know people and have them respond to you, private message them and talk with them that way. This board just has way too many posters to expect people to know who you are.

[Romero&Juliet]

Its not about how many posts they have.. sheesh, THE CLAW has ten thousand posts, for crying out loud(kidding, Mike)!

Its more of an issue of trust. If I KNOW someone's taste then I'll take a review/plug more seriously. nothin wrong with that.

[The Claw]

Originally posted by Romero&Juliet
Its not about how many posts they have.. sheesh, THE CLAW has ten thousand posts, for crying out loud(kidding, Mike)!


Are you saying my posts are not extremely unique and intresting to read?

[James Logan]

We're all Schmoes, we're all the same, whether we have 1 post or 9,000. I know it sounds preachy said like that, but hey, we've had Infant Schmoes say smarter things than we "old" Schmoes usually say. :)

[Damned Martian]

Originally posted by James Logan
We're all Schmoes, we're all the same, whether we have 1 post or 9,000. I know it sounds preachy said like that, but hey, we've had Infant Schmoes say smarter things than we "old" Schmoes usually say. :) That reminds me to the "Roman Polanski Gets his Oscar" thread. Best first post ever!

I agree with PapaJupe2K. We tend to talk with the schmoes that we have more relation with. That is only reached by posting numerous times and being some time around. But i don't exclude the little schmoes per se. At least consciously.

[PapaJupe2k]

Another quick point here. Just because someone doesn't respond to a comment, it doesn't mean they haven't read it or respected that person's views. Somtimes there is just nothing more to add.

Like I said, some people are being way too sensitive here.

[Romero&Juliet]

Originally posted by The Claw
Are you saying my posts are not extremely unique and intresting to read?

No, Claw..

your posts are like beautiful sonnets.. :)

[bob]

Look, we're kidding ourselves here. Anyone who was ever an infant or junior schmoe is an asshole. Bottom line.

[Grim H.]

You know it's funny. Everyone who has posted in this thread is at least a Super Schmoe. Ironic, don't you think?:D

[RickySlade]

yeah infant schmoes are scared to stand up for themselves. we are the leaders of the "stop schmoe on schmoe violence" program.

[TheJadedGamer]

Infant or Junior schmoes don't bother me a bit, and I (at least) try to respond to some of their threads.

[Sugar Magnolia]

I like to eat infant schmoes. They taste like chicken. I am the mighty infant schmoe killer....

[James Logan]

Originally posted by damned martian
That reminds me to the "Roman Polanski Gets his Oscar" thread. Best first post ever!


That's what I was thinking about. That guy just dropped in from nowhere, first post, and amazed us all out of our wits. And Infant Schmoe or not...you can be pretty sure all we fuckin' listened to what the dude had to say. ;)

[screamer581]

Originally posted by bob
Look, we're kidding ourselves here. Anyone who was ever an infant or junior schmoe is an asshole. Bottom line.


Isn't that the truth!

[Reigh Kaufman]

I respond to anything and anyone if I can be arsed...but my tolerance of a new Schmoe talking shit is VERY low. I know one or two newbies who are already pushing there luck, commenting on how such and such is a 'homo' or whatever, then arguing with Senior Schmoes who point out exactly why that kind of shit isn't tolerated here. Sometimes they are funny, sometimes not (John Dark was very offensive, but also really amusing at times), but I'd rather that, until they establish the essence and vibe of the place, they restrain their silly comments...

Still, what do I know? If I had joined this year, and not a year and hal ago, I'd have been banned seventeen times by now.

[jackson13]

At times, I really, really want to just disrespect the hell ouf of 'newbies'. I think its just instinct. They come in outta nowhere, throw thier 'weight' around, and expect to get treated nicely. Most of them dont post constructively, but its all part of a growing experience. I remember when I was a newbie (back in my day......:rolleyes:) I was quite immature. I remember stumbling upon a Kevin Smith thread and practically creaming my jeans because I was a huge Kevin Smith fan at the time and thought it was the perfect thread. Then something happen. Over the years (yes, im old, almost 3 years now, not as old as some, like GREBDRON! SCORE! Always room for a 'Greb is old' joke!) I grew (a little) and learnt good from my fellow schmoes, and am now a respected member of the site (yeah right, everyone hates me, im just waiting for that perfect moment when I can finally......).

So....im lost, I dont even know what I was trying to say anymore. Something about trying to not lose my cool sometimes over newbies, but that Greb joke just through me off track and now I cant focus. Damn you Greb. Damn you. ;)

[DeaditeDerik]

I don't see it as being a 'newbie'. I've been here on these boards almost everyday for two years. I'm just a bit more of a listener. And yeah, we get treated like crap:D

[Reigh Kaufman]

DeaditeDerik

Do you mind, we're trying to have a discussion here?

Sheesh. Sorry, guys, what were we saying?;)

[Tuukka]

I haven't really noticed this, but it might be true.

Personally I don't even notice anymore how many posts schmoes have. It should also be noted that many schmoes who have only a couple of posts do a lot of "lurking". I know, because I've been a long time lurker on a couple of other boards.

[SIREN30]

Originally posted by Reigh Kaufman
DeaditeDerik

Do you mind, we're trying to have a discussion here?

Sheesh. Sorry, guys, what were we saying?;)

Touche', Reigh. :cool:

I personally pay MORE attention to junior/infant schmoes. Everyone knows that 'Super' schmoes are losers who have nothing better to do w/ their time. I mean, gheesh, most of them are just blowing hot air.:rolleyes: ;)

[SIREN30]

Originally posted by Reigh Kaufman
DeaditeDerik

Do you mind, we're trying to have a discussion here?

Sheesh. Sorry, guys, what were we saying?;)

Touche', Reigh. :cool:

I personally pay MORE attention to junior/infant schmoes. Everyone knows that 'Super' schmoes are losers who have nothing better to do w/ their time. I mean, gheesh, most of them are just blowing hot air.:rolleyes: ;)

[Damned Martian]

Apparently, even super schmoes can make double posts :D

[SIREN30]

Oh, that wasnt a double post...I just REALLY meant what I said. :D

Super Schmoes NEVER make mistakes, by the way. We are omnipotent and extremely sexy w/ limitless bank accounts. ;)

[someguy]

Oh Siren you just think that cause you got your good looks so we'll do anything for you. ;)



Also I am happy because this is one of my only topics(a rarity inmy case)that has brought on smart discussion. I am not good at that usually(I'm stupid you see?).

[stefanb]

One of the really stupid things around here is how so many people continually start up threads regarding post counts just so they can discuss how much they think post counts don't/shouldn't really matter to anyone. Well, if it honestly doesn't matter to you, then why keep bringing it up in thread after thread just to beat it to death again. Frankly, I wish this site didn't even keep track of it. I think it would result in fewer stupidity posts.

[someguy]

Originally posted by stefanb
One of the really stupid things around here is how so many people continually start up threads regarding post counts just so they can discuss how much they think post counts don't/shouldn't really matter to anyone. Well, if it honestly doesn't matter to you, then why keep bringing it up in thread after thread just to beat it to death again. Frankly, I wish this site didn't even keep track of it. I think it would result in fewer stupidity posts.

Funny how your doing exactly what your ranting about.

[stefanb]

Originally posted by someguy
Funny how your doing exactly what your ranting about.

No, actually I've NEVER been one of the people to "...start up threads..." on this topic at all. Since you quoted what I wrote, the least you could do is read it before replying to it.

[Damned Martian]

Originally posted by someguy
Oh Siren you just think that cause you got your good looks so we'll do anything for you. ;) I would :D


Originally posted by SIREN30
We are extremely sexy That's REALLY true *coughatleastinyourcasecough* ;)

[Grebdron]

We have new schmoes?

I have every schmoe with less than 6,700 posts on ignore.

There are like 3 responses to this thread.

[Twisted Sister]

Originally posted by bob
Look, we're kidding ourselves here. Anyone who was ever an infant or junior schmoe is an asshole. Bottom line.

Thanks for the clarification, Bob. It's reassuring to know that you're 1579% the asshole that I am. Bottom Line.

[Romero&Juliet]

Originally posted by Twisted Sister
1579%

That had better be a guesstimate, Junior. :D

[Twisted Sister]

Originally posted by Romero&Juliet
That had better be a guesstimate, Junior. :D

lmao - I ALMOST went on a rant. And, nope, not a guesstimate, I even used my cockulator, and it cockulated that percentage exactly! ;)

[someguy]

Hey Romero click HERE! (http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/earwig1.jpg)

[Romero&Juliet]

Twisted Sister: see, if you were a super schmoe you wouldn't have that kind of time to do math problems.. LOL!


someguy: If you weren't a super schmoe I'd squash you like a....


Wait, was that payback for this??? (http://www.zeri.org/img/projects/songhaimaggots.jpg) :D :D :D

[someguy]

Funny since I never noticed too many earwigs when I went down in Nova Scotia.

[Romero&Juliet]

Oh, I dont live in NS.. they're all drunkards over there....

I live in Newfoundland!

[someguy]

Well at least NS's IQ is higher!































By .5% ;)

[SIREN30]

Originally posted by Grebdron
We have new schmoes?

I have every schmoe with less than 6,700 posts on ignore.

There are like 3 responses to this thread.

lol.....aw man, Greb. You rock my world.:cool: ;)

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by SIREN30
lol.....aw man, Greb. You rock my world.:cool: ;)

In a completely platonic...cyber kind of way, of course.:D

[quoth_the_raven]

oh well.

i dont care how many posts you all have. i'm smarter and better looking than the lot of ya!

;):D

[Toby]

<--------------------See when i registered?:(
Just responding to up my posts and get a little respect from the newbies...
And yes,everyone who registered after I did is considered a newbie in my book!:p

[Grim H.]

Originally posted by Romero&Juliet
That had better be a guesstimate, Junior. :D

Doesn't guestimate mean the exact same thing that estimate means? What the hell's the difference? WHY IS THIS WORD SO POPULAR?!

[Twisted Sister]

Originally posted by Grim H.
Doesn't guestimate mean the exact same thing that estimate means? What the hell's the difference? WHY IS THIS WORD SO POPULAR?!

Kinda like irregardless and counter-intuitive. Who the fuck makes up these words? Oh the angst! ;)

[bob]

Originally posted by Toby
<--------------------See when i registered?:(
Just responding to up my posts and get a little respect from the newbies...
And yes,everyone who registered after I did is considered a newbie in my book!:p

<-----------AHEM.

Freakin' newbies.;)

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Twisted Sister
...I even used my cockulator, and it cockulated that percentage exactly! ;)

Hey, I got a cockulator too...Dude at the shop told me he usually only sold those to women before bachelorette parties, but hey...I'm wild. ;)

[KcMsterpce]

I don't rate anyone 'higher' or 'lower' by post count.
If anything, I find it more impressive when someone doesn't have as many posts as expected after the amount of time that they've been a member. It probably means they spend their time making points and being effective and selective with their posts.
You can make reply after reply after reply with one or two sentence posts, and get your count up real quick.
But do you spend the time to make constructive posts, instead of doing something like this:

Originally posted by Metallication

I think Roman Polanski sucks, too!

I agree with you totally on that one. Polanski is a no-talent pedophiliactic hack.





That's not constructive! But it's one more post, right? That much closer to King of the Schmoes!
That's what pisses me off! I have been here for over a year, and reading the forums for a year before that, and I only have like 1000 posts or so. Then there are others who have been here a few months and already have like 2500+ posts, but all you see from them are two sentence answers from every post I read by them.

So instead of having the pleasure of reading OPINIONS that are backed up by REASONS for that opinion, I get a fluffy, pointless post that is the main reason for me NOT READING OTHER CHAT FORUMS.

I ranted. Forgive me.

I don't disrespect a schmoe just because they're an Infant or Junior Schmoe. I've been a readings the forums of Jobo since 2001, but I been POSTING since 2002. I love this place because most of the schmoes around here like to post things that have weight behind it, and spamming is at a minimum. Like I said before, I love you Joblo. :rolleyes:

[jackson13]

Totally with you on the 'post count' thingamajiggy KC. You'll notice i've been here almost 3 years now and im just now closing in on 3,000 posts. It doesnt take a smarty pants to realize that thats equal to 1,000 posts a year. There are some people who have been here since like June that have almost as many posts as I do because when they reply to stuff they only type a sentence or two, or, even worse, one or two words. A lot of them dont even focus on the topic at hand.

I try my best not to 'pick on' infant schmoes, but they are mostly the worst at doing this. That and blatantly not following the rules. Its hard to refrain from being a meany sometimes damn it!

[Grim H.]

Originally posted by SIREN30

Super Schmoes NEVER make mistakes, by the way. We are omnipotent and extremely sexy w/ limitless bank accounts. ;)

We are?! Shit, I'm going to the mall!

[RicochetShaw]

I've said this before, and I still believe it. I think we'd be better off if there was no post-count.

[Nate6]

What's a "number?"

[jackson13]

Originally posted by RicochetShaw
I've said this before, and I still believe it. I think we'd be better off if there was no post-count.


Yeah but if we did that, how would we judge whos better than who?

[Reigh Kaufman]

There's a hiearchy.

Me.

Then...

Not me.

[Nate6]

Originally posted by jackson13
Yeah but if we did that, how would we judge whos better than who?

By the Canadianity of their avatar.

I rule, you all suck.

[Reigh Kaufman]

I'm more Canadian than you, Nate...u now houw to spelle wurds.

[Nate6]

Originally posted by Reigh Kaufman
I'm more Canadian than you, Nate...u now houw to spelle wurds.

LMAO

[Sugar Magnolia]

Originally posted by RicochetShaw
I've said this before, and I still believe it. I think we'd be better off if there was no post-count.

But then we'd have to count, and that's hard, like reading...

[A.J. Hakari]

Hey, as long as a schmoe, senior, infant, or junior, posts their opinions intelligently, I respect them. Those infant schmoes who act up are sent to my King's castle to work as manual labor. But even still, I make sure to treat my underlings nicely. In fact, I just instituted a new Free Water proclamation, so they've got that going for them...

[arto_j]

Originally posted by Adam J. Hakari
Hey, as long as a schmoe posts...intelligently, I respect them.

But...I thought you did respect me?

[A.J. Hakari]

Originally posted by arto_j
But...I thought you did respect me?

Umm...uhh...Hey, Clooney's Ass is eating pancakes!

*points and runs away*

[Corpse Candle]

To be honest I am one of those Schmoes who are the filler in the sandwhich but watch out if you bite me your gonna a bad taste in your mouth:D

My problem with some schomes is that you find you get cliuqes within in this board which even as a senior schome I have no access to.
I feel sorry for Infant and Junior schmoes when it comes to this issue as they can get totlay ignored by whole groups of schmoes:(

[quoth_the_raven]

hell i've been here for over 5000 posts and i bet half of the schmoes wont have a clue who i am...;)

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by quoth_the_raven
hell i've been here for over 5000 posts and i bet half of the schmoes wont have a clue who i am...;)

Or care.

[JoBlo]

Topic way off-topic and closed.