War Room Lounge v60: "Joe Biden, and no we're not joking" -America

[Slick_36]

how does that "weird you out"?

What are we allowed to talk about now? I've seen a couple threads moved that didn't break any rules.

 

[spin]

What are we allowed to talk about now? I've seen a couple threads moved that didn't break any rules.

threads going to the dump, doesn't stop you from posting in them.

 

[Slick_36]

threads going to the dump, doesn't stop you from posting in them.

No shit, Sherlock. It does stop people from seeing them and engaging though.

 

[Slick_36]

I just want to know what the new rules are.

 

[Rational Poster]

Yeah, Epaminondas and Pelopidas were pretty badass.

The Greek battles are so cool, especially the Battle of Leuctra. It's certainly lesser known in popular culture but I really enjoy how the Greeks often exploit traditions and personalities to achieve their victories and this is a great example of that.

 

[Social Distance Warrior]

When. I was down in mexico recently, I went to a tequila pairing with dinner hosted by a Bulgarian tequila expert.

He gave us the low down on the history of tequila, how to identify good tequila etc.

Unfortunately, after the 4th dish, and countless servings of tequila I dont remember very much of what he said

 

[NoDak]

I usually just read fiction. I like tami hoag and dean koontz . I suppose some of these goons giving you a hard time did you a favor and made you smarter . Whenever I see posters post links and deep knowledge of a subject I always wonder if they had to look it up or if they do it off the top of their heads . Only subjects Im really knowledgeable about are music and gi joe guys

I'm usually not looking things up during the majority of conversations; can process and retain a lot of information if I'm truly interested in it. There's tons of retread on here though, so I will search back for previous material to avoid having to literally type out essentially the same thing.

 

[spin]

No shit, Sherlock. It does stop people from seeing them and engaging though.

I just want to know what the new rules are.

sometimes people can't play nice. sometimes OP's were started for that specific reason. so they get dumped.

steady your victim card throwing hand, its pretty business as usual.

 

[Slick_36]

sometimes people can't play nice. sometimes OP's were started for that specific reason. so they get dumped.

steady your victim card throwing hand, its pretty business as usual.

Victim card throwing? These are threads I didn't agree with, but they didn't break any rules so I don't understand the move. I'm not remotely claiming any victimhood.

 

[spin]

Victim card throwing? These are threads I didn't agree with, but they didn't break any rules so I don't understand the move. I'm not remotely claiming any victimhood.

how about going to the source and asking the mods about specific threads? instead of the vague soapbox post in the lounge.

 

[PolishHeadlock2]

1. Scotch
2. Bourbon
3. Rye
4. Whiskey (other)
5. Gin
6. Limoncello (not sure if it counts)
7. Sambuca
8. Vodka
9. Rum

 

[Ruprecht]

Victim card throwing? These are threads I didn't agree with, but they didn't break any rules so I don't understand the move. I'm not remotely claiming any victimhood.

I'm not sure which threads you're referring to, but the only real guidelines to threads are those in the WR Rules and the basic fact that this is a political subforum.
Most commonly it's threads with an inadequate OP (especially just a link, tweet, image or video).
Besides that though, dumping or merging threads has always been the most subjective of calls and there's no real way around that.
Other common criteria for merging and dumping would be:
Off topic (including meta threads about the War Room, religious and conspiracy theory/purely speculative threads).
Too many threads which are basically the same on the front page.
"Left-wing" and "Right-Wing" threads on the same topic.
The same thread being repeated on a regular basis.
Race baiting.
Threads where the topic isn't being discussed.
Threads where the OP is misinformation.

 

[Fawlty]

1. Scotch
2. Bourbon
3. Rye
4. Whiskey (other)

I think you're trying to tell us something.

 

[Slick_36]

I'm not sure which threads you're referring to, but the only real guidelines to threads are those in the WR Rules and the basic fact that this is a political subforum.
Most commonly it's threads with an inadequate OP (especially just a link, image or video).
Besides that though, dumping or merging threads has always been the most subjective of calls and there's no real way around that.
Other common criteria for merging and dumping would be:
Off topic (including meta threads about the War Room).
Too many threads which are basically the same on the front page.
"Left-wing" and "Right-Wing" threads on the same topic.
The same thread being repeated on a regular basis.
Race baiting.
Threads where the topic isn't being discussed.
Threads where the OP is misinformation.

Fair enough. Feels a little loose, or at least more enforced than normal, but the rules themselves I get. I just don't want this place to become too moderated, the freedom used to be one of the big draws of the War Room.

 

[Slick_36]

how about going to the source and asking the mods about specific threads? instead of the vague soapbox post in the lounge.

Because they're not my threads, I'm just popping in the lounge and bringing it up. Not like I'm derailing this thread and I'm just curious as to what's up.

 

[LMP]

Fair enough. Feels a little loose, or at least more enforced than normal, but the rules themselves I get. I just don't want this place to become too moderated, the freedom used to be one of the big draws of the War Room.

Ask @Ruprecht why there is no link to the great beyond.

 

[Jesus H. Sherdog]

1. Scotch Whisky
2. Tequila
3. Inferior non-Scotch whiskeys

Vodka, rum and gin can all serve their purpose in the right circumstances but not my top choices. Rum is kinda the “Island liquor.”

But idk how you guys are all splitting up whiskeys into rye/bourbon/Canadian etc. but not rum into light/dark/spiced.

You claim to be a socialist but rank vodka at 8??

Cuba = rum tho

 

[Trotsky]

Lol, rum.

Go take some selfies for instagram, Becky

I would have previously ranked bourbon #1, but I recently spent time in Cuba and was reminded how awesome rum is.

 

[Jesus H. Sherdog]

I would have previously ranked bourbon #1, but I recently spent time in Cuba and was reminded how awesome rum is.

See? I knew it had to do with Cuba

 

[PolishHeadlock2]

I've noticed gin distilleries seem to be popping up a lot around here