Why this forum sucks

cobl04 · 09-19-2014, 12:37 AM

One of the biggest world events in a long time - Scotland's independence referendum - doesn't get so much as a sneeze.

FYM should be great. But the only place I've seen it talked about is in our superthread in OOC and our Australia thread in LS, despite none of us being Scottish.

At any rate, it was voted down 54/46, which interestingly was pretty much equal to our vote in 1999.

Vlad n U 2 · 09-19-2014, 01:04 AM

Ew, why would anybody choose to stay with England.

AEON · 09-19-2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cobl04

One of the biggest world events in a long time - Scotland's independence referendum -

While I agree it is newsworthy - but is it "one of the biggest world events"? With all of the issues with ISIS, Ukraine, NSA spying, and Global Warming...?

I am going to bet that most people don't know that Scotland is part of the United Kingdom anyway(wasn't Braveheart about Scottish FREEDOM after all?)

Galeongirl · 09-19-2014, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AEON

I am going to bet that most people don't know that Scotland is part of the United Kingdom anyway(wasn't Braveheart about Scottish FREEDOM after all?)

Ehh, not quite sure if I agree on that.

Desert Dog · 09-19-2014, 05:55 AM

Vladmir Putin has just issued a statement asserting Russia`s right to invade Scotland to protect the native scottish speakers from the English speaking, facist leaning government in London

Vlad n U 2 · 09-19-2014, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert Dog

Vladmir Putin has just issued a statement asserting Russia`s right to invade Scotland to protect the native scottish speakers from the English speaking, facist leaning government in London

I heard that Petro Poroshenko has been urging David Cameron to commence bombing of cities which had a high "Yes" turn out in Scotland's referendum.

LemonMelon · 09-19-2014, 06:04 AM

Only one reason? Friggin Cobbler.

Vlad n U 2 · 09-19-2014, 06:06 AM

Cobbler is clearly the reason there are no Scots in FYM.

Kieran McConville · 09-19-2014, 06:08 AM

A good rule of thumb is that if a topic slots somewhere into the edifice of one or other of the culture wars that preoccupy US discourse (and that of related countries), it may get a run. Scottish independence fits nowhere.

DaveC · 09-19-2014, 10:08 AM

The Scots are lucky they voted no. Separation would have been an unmitigated disaster for their country (as it would be for Quebec if they separated from Canada).

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Irvine511 · 09-19-2014, 10:45 AM

just because it isn't in FYM doesn't mean it didn't happen.

right?

i mean, 500m people just got a free album against their own will and you expect us to be worried about the national identity issues of some tiny country in dreary northern europe?

then again, i assume someone in Scotland felt sexually violated by Bono, so perhaps that's important ...

PhilsFan · 09-19-2014, 12:54 PM

My aunt lives in Scotland, she says it's quite nice.

BoMac · 09-19-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonMelon

Only one reason? Friggin Cobbler.

To be fair, this being Cobbler, he just listed the most recent example and will now work backward from here.

bono_212 · 09-19-2014, 04:06 PM

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Vlad n U 2 · 09-19-2014, 08:27 PM

What the hell is going on there?

Scottish referendum: Police struggle to control Unionist rally in Glasgow's George Square - Home News - UK - The Independent

Glasgow's George Square turns ugly tonight as pro-union skinheads taunt defeated Scottish independence campaigners - Mirror Online

stray dog · 09-20-2014, 02:27 AM

I feel free in a kilt..does that count?

**Headache in a Suitcase** · 09-23-2014, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobl04

One of the biggest world events in a long time - Scotland's independence referendum - doesn't get so much as a sneeze.

FYM should be great. But the only place I've seen it talked about is in our superthread in OOC and our Australia thread in LS, despite none of us being Scottish.

At any rate, it was voted down 54/46, which interestingly was pretty much equal to our vote in 1999.

So what stopped you from starting a thread about it?

Kieran McConville · 09-24-2014, 02:40 AM

I did. I stopped him.

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cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,148 Local Time: 05:26 PM	Why this forum sucks One of the biggest world events in a long time - Scotland's independence referendum - doesn't get so much as a sneeze. FYM should be great. But the only place I've seen it talked about is in our superthread in OOC and our Australia thread in LS, despite none of us being Scottish. At any rate, it was voted down 54/46, which interestingly was pretty much equal to our vote in 1999. __________________

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Desert Dog War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Zona Posts: 633 Local Time: 12:26 AM	Vladmir Putin has just issued a statement asserting Russia`s right to invade Scotland to protect the native scottish speakers from the English speaking, facist leaning government in London

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LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,798 Local Time: 12:26 AM	Only one reason? Friggin Cobbler.

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Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:56 PM	Cobbler is clearly the reason there are no Scots in FYM.

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Kieran McConville ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hi, Violet Posts: 10,253 Local Time: 05:26 PM	A good rule of thumb is that if a topic slots somewhere into the edifice of one or other of the culture wars that preoccupy US discourse (and that of related countries), it may get a run. Scottish independence fits nowhere.

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DaveC Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: slouching towards bethlehem Posts: 22,970 Local Time: 03:26 AM	The Scots are lucky they voted no. Separation would have been an unmitigated disaster for their country (as it would be for Quebec if they separated from Canada). Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference

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Irvine511 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the West Coast Posts: 34,372 Local Time: 03:26 AM	just because it isn't in FYM doesn't mean it didn't happen. right? i mean, 500m people just got a free album against their own will and you expect us to be worried about the national identity issues of some tiny country in dreary northern europe? then again, i assume someone in Scotland felt sexually violated by Bono, so perhaps that's important ...

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PhilsFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Philadelphia Posts: 19,218 Local Time: 03:26 AM	My aunt lives in Scotland, she says it's quite nice.

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Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:56 PM	What the hell is going on there? Scottish referendum: Police struggle to control Unionist rally in Glasgow's George Square - Home News - UK - The Independent Glasgow's George Square turns ugly tonight as pro-union skinheads taunt defeated Scottish independence campaigners - Mirror Online

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stray dog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: usa Posts: 1,030 Local Time: 07:26 AM	I feel free in a kilt..does that count?