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Evening All

A few months back, when this new, bells-&-whistles version of the board was in its infancy, there was some discussion about whether the 'like' feature should be resurrected after a previous, disastrous attempt years ago (you could also 'dislike' posts in that version and it all ended in tantrums and tears - thanks Phart). I was agin it, due to the likelihood of normal message-board discourse being distorted by a flood of vacuous 'like-bait' posts (and because I knew I wouldn't be very popular).

How wrong I was (apart from my relative lack of popularity). Instead of the board being awash with like-bait, we seem to be witnessing a wholly unexpected phenomenon - an Old-Firm-esque-of-yore domination of the TAMB league table by DoonTheSlope and Ormond.

Now, I can think of three possible explanations for this:

1. Ormond and DTS continuously post fucking superb stuff that simply leaves the rest of us in the shade.

2. They have cunningly registered under alternative user-names with the sole purpose of liking themselves into a masturbatory orgy of apparent popularity.

3. There's a behind-the-scenes mutual liking going on that is quite frankly gay. And of course I don't mean 'gay' in the politically incorrect sense of mild disparagement; I mean full-on, mano-a-mano indulgence in the-love-that-once-dared-not-speak-its-name gay.

Weighing up the probabilities, I think it's most likely option 1, in which case the rest of us need to up the quality of our posts. But I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise ...

Edit: Perhaps we could have a poll?

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I wish the Admins of the site would spend less time sorting logos and like buttons, and actually set up forums for our competitive away games we have planned.

Almost a week gone since Nations League fixtures were announce, and still no sub-forums.

 

 

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2 hours ago, DonnyTJS said:

Evening All

A few months back, when this new, bells-&-whistles version of the board was in its infancy, there was some discussion about whether the 'like' feature should be resurrected after a previous, disastrous attempt years ago (you could also 'dislike' posts in that version and it all ended in tantrums and tears - thanks Phart). I was agin it, due to the likelihood of normal message-board discourse being distorted by a flood of vacuous 'like-bait' posts (and because I knew I wouldn't be very popular).

How wrong I was (apart from my relative lack of popularity). Instead of the board being awash with like-bait, we seem to be witnessing a wholly unexpected phenomenon - an Old-Firm-esque-of-yore domination of the TAMB league table by DoonTheSlope and Ormond.

Now, I can think of three possible explanations for this:

1. Ormond and DTS continuously post fucking superb stuff that simply leaves the rest of us in the shade.

2. They have cunningly registered under alternative user-names with the sole purpose of liking themselves into a masturbatory orgy of apparent popularity.

3. There's a behind-the-scenes mutual liking going on that is quite frankly gay. And of course I don't mean 'gay' in the politically incorrect sense of mild disparagement; I mean full-on, mano-a-mano indulgence in the-love-that-once-dared-not-speak-its-name gay.

Weighing up the probabilities, I think it's most likely option 1, in which case the rest of us need to up the quality of our posts. But I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise ...

Edit: Perhaps we could have a poll?

^^^^ 'Like-bait' type post

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4 hours ago, DonnyTJS said:

Evening All

A few months back, when this new, bells-&-whistles version of the board was in its infancy, there was some discussion about whether the 'like' feature should be resurrected after a previous, disastrous attempt years ago (you could also 'dislike' posts in that version and it all ended in tantrums and tears - thanks Phart). I was agin it, due to the likelihood of normal message-board discourse being distorted by a flood of vacuous 'like-bait' posts (and because I knew I wouldn't be very popular).

How wrong I was (apart from my relative lack of popularity). Instead of the board being awash with like-bait, we seem to be witnessing a wholly unexpected phenomenon - an Old-Firm-esque-of-yore domination of the TAMB league table by DoonTheSlope and Ormond.

Now, I can think of three possible explanations for this:

1. Ormond and DTS continuously post fucking superb stuff that simply leaves the rest of us in the shade.

2. They have cunningly registered under alternative user-names with the sole purpose of liking themselves into a masturbatory orgy of apparent popularity.

3. There's a behind-the-scenes mutual liking going on that is quite frankly gay. And of course I don't mean 'gay' in the politically incorrect sense of mild disparagement; I mean full-on, mano-a-mano indulgence in the-love-that-once-dared-not-speak-its-name gay.

Weighing up the probabilities, I think it's most likely option 1, in which case the rest of us need to up the quality of our posts. But I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise ...

Edit: Perhaps we could have a poll?

I could quite believe Ormond and DTS are the same person. Or DTS might actually be Ormonds ‘wife’. 

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26 minutes ago, TDYER63 said:

I could quite believe Ormond and DTS are the same person. Or DTS might actually be Ormonds ‘wife’. 

I know all the people mentioned above in person. I can vouch they are three separate individuals. 

 

 

Doon the Slope is the cutest though 🙊🏳️‍🌈

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8 hours ago, DonnyTJS said:

Evening All

A few months back, when this new, bells-&-whistles version of the board was in its infancy, there was some discussion about whether the 'like' feature should be resurrected after a previous, disastrous attempt years ago (you could also 'dislike' posts in that version and it all ended in tantrums and tears - thanks Phart). I was agin it, due to the likelihood of normal message-board discourse being distorted by a flood of vacuous 'like-bait' posts (and because I knew I wouldn't be very popular).

How wrong I was (apart from my relative lack of popularity). Instead of the board being awash with like-bait, we seem to be witnessing a wholly unexpected phenomenon - an Old-Firm-esque-of-yore domination of the TAMB league table by DoonTheSlope and Ormond.

Now, I can think of three possible explanations for this:

1. Ormond and DTS continuously post fucking superb stuff that simply leaves the rest of us in the shade.

2. They have cunningly registered under alternative user-names with the sole purpose of liking themselves into a masturbatory orgy of apparent popularity.

3. There's a behind-the-scenes mutual liking going on that is quite frankly gay. And of course I don't mean 'gay' in the politically incorrect sense of mild disparagement; I mean full-on, mano-a-mano indulgence in the-love-that-once-dared-not-speak-its-name gay.

Weighing up the probabilities, I think it's most likely option 1, in which case the rest of us need to up the quality of our posts. But I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise ...

Edit: Perhaps we could have a poll?

I am not giving you one for that.

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8 hours ago, TDYER63 said:

Has Ormond actually been seen since his wedding anniversary ?  Has DTS done away with him in a fit of jealous matrimonial rage?  

Ormond is currently battering his liver to pieces in New Orleans. Back home tomorrow though. :)

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12 hours ago, McTeeko said:

I know all the people mentioned above in person. I can vouch they are three separate individuals. 

 

 

Doon the Slope is the cutest though 🙊🏳️‍🌈

Two gay guys were choking for me yesterday in a pub called Napoleon’s Itch. Kept telling my Mrs that I was adorable. :) 

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1 hour ago, Ormond said:

@TAMB1 Can you enable a way to find out who, in particular clicks the likes/laughy faces, etc on our posts? There is absolutely no point in having the function I feel if gratitude is given anonymously.

Are you planning on sending a Valentines card to the person who loves you most ? 

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