Attention Ron, and the rest of the Kool-Aid crew.

[drkaje]

Relax, Dude. It's just guys in thongs and we're read/heard too much about the homosexuality you're politely terming subculture.

[chaos]

i kneel before no man.

Not what I've heard.

[Topskin69]

I see the point you're making but it's just bizarre to see guys debating about what should or shouldn't be said about a subculture which is pretty much a self parody to begin with in most people's eyes, and on top of which most of Getbig isn't even really about bodybuilding, but it seems like you're behaving out of genuine concern and I can respect that.

I am acting out of legitimate concern, and if you look over my post history, I am rarely negative, and usually try and have something with substance to say, (not always but most of the time). I realize that many here mock bodybuilding, but I think that is from disappointment... just about everyone here was into it at one point in time, and probably became disillusioned with it once they realized that it wasn't as picturesque as they once thought.

I still feel that Bodybuilding has a lot to offer, from a philosophical level, as to me it really is an existential pursuit, and has a lot of parallels that may not be obvious to the more jaded/casual person.

[Topskin69]

Relax, Dude. It's just guys in thongs and we're read/heard too much about the homosexuality you're politely terming subculture.

What?? Homosexuals are not entitled to the umbrella of a "sub-culture?" 

[Tre]

You already posted this in the other thread Ron started...Nobody cared then and nobody cares now.

You aren't qualified to speak on that.

A statement like that means you have NO clue as to the immense value of GetBig, monetary and otherwise.

[Vince B]

The reality is Getbig doesn't do enough moderating and that is why it has been the wild west of muscle boards. Like someone said, the place is so offensive that it is no longer an offense to post crap about others.

Every muscle forum I have frequented has owners who either control, moderate, or dominate the forum. You can't say that about Getbig or Ron. Maybe because he doesn't pretend to be an expert in bodybuilding he allows a lot of leeway here.

If he has some connections with companies or organizations then it is natural that he will support and protect them and that is what we find here.

Guys like Special Ed are perhaps too smart for their own good and step on toes of important people or make them uncomfortable.

That being said I agree with Topskin that bodybuilding as a sub-culture is not stellar at the pro level. Good for those who tell it like it is. Unfortunately, how do we know when some insiders are telling the truth or telling stories? 

[Topskin69]

You aren't qualified to speak on that.

A statement like that means you have NO clue as to the immense value of GetBig, monetary and otherwise.

So what is your take on this? I assume you agree with me, and I am not a lone voice in the wilderness...

[chaos]

So what is your take on this? I assume you agree with me, and I am not a lone voice in the wilderness...

*crickets*

[Topskin69]

*crickets*

Lol... Apparently

[buffdnet]

I don't have cankles

Not what I've heard.
touche

[chaos]

Not what I've heard.
touche

Weak.

[Tapeworm]

I am acting out of legitimate concern, and if you look over my post history, I am rarely negative, and usually try and have something with substance to say, (not always but most of the time). I realize that many here mock bodybuilding, but I think that is from disappointment... just about everyone here was into it at one point in time, and probably became disillusioned with it once they realized that it wasn't as picturesque as they once thought.

I still feel that Bodybuilding has a lot to offer, from a philosophical level, as to me it really is an existential pursuit, and has a lot of parallels that may not be obvious to the more jaded/casual person.

I reckon most everyone here lifts and is interested in their personal development, and there are some true believers in here, but at least half the board just come here for laughs.  That's Getbig's appeal to most imo, and I hope it lies beyond the scope of any reforms Ron plans to make.  

I've benefited from some nutrition and training advice here too, but threads about who's got the best quads or what one guy that no one ever heard of said about another guy that no one ever heard of are usually pretty boring until the trolling gets rolling.  That's why I usually find blockhead's posts pretty dull, but I like Ed's work.

Anyway substance is good and Getbig's ostensible purpose should be maintained.  Hope this disagreement about permissable content gets resolved without any loss of bodily fluids.

[Topskin69]

I reckon most everyone here lifts and is interested in their personal development, and there are some true believers in here, but at least half the board just come here for laughs.  That's Getbig's appeal to most imo, and I hope it lies beyond the scope of any reforms Ron plans to make.  

I've benefited from some nutrition and training advice here too, but threads about who's got the best quads or what one guy that no one ever heard of said about another guy that no one ever heard of are usually pretty boring until the trolling gets rolling.  That's why I usually find blockhead's posts pretty dull, but I like Ed's work.

Anyway substance is good and Getbig's ostensible purpose should be maintained.  Hope this disagreement about permissable content gets resolved without any loss of bodily fluids.

I agree that Block's work is lacking, and that at least Special Ed is hilarious when he mocks bodybuilding....but I would hate to see the free speech that we have all enjoyed come to an end.

Also I would dare argue that despite the silliness, Special Ed is fond of bodybuilding, after all he was at one point attending expos, hosting a radio show about it, etc. Block has competed, and as much as he might criticise it, he at least has lived it, and has a right to.

Goatboy would be more of a fair target for worthless posting,...but then again he was funny a good portion of the time, so I suppose he added to the charm of Getbig.

[polychronopolous]

You aren't qualified to speak on that.

A statement like that means you have NO clue as to the immense value of GetBig, monetary and otherwise.

Of course getbig has value in various ways but it is no excuse to be spamming the same quotes in different threads.

I hate the idea of Ron censoring the site, I know I won't be hanging around if it continues to happen but then again I am one of the posters who really could care less about bodybuilding.

[Topskin69]

Of course getbig has value in various ways but it is no excuse to be spamming the same quotes in different threads.

I hate the idea of Ron censoring the site, I know I won't be hanging around if it continues to happen but then again I am one of the posters who really could care less about bodybuilding.

If you paid attention I put a disclaimer at the beginning of the post, pointing out that it was posted earlier, but I thought that it would get more exposure as a separate thread.

I took the time to post something with content and substance, but apparently that is too hard for you to do as well... 

[Tapeworm]

Of course getbig has value in various ways but it is no excuse to be spamming the same quotes in different threads.

I hate the idea of Ron censoring the site, I know I won't be hanging around if it continues to happen but then again I am one of the posters who really could care less about bodybuilding.

Our strength lies in our apathy.

[WillGrant]

I actualy think GB is pretty tame compared to how it used to be.

[Topskin69]

I actualy think GB is pretty tame compared to how it used to be.

Yes it is... and its a shame. Also we have a positive board for this very reason...yet strangely enough no one wants to be "positive," as it is about as dead as a chance for a Kenny Logins comeback...

[Tre]

Of course getbig has value in various ways but it is no excuse to be spamming the same quotes in different threads.

I hate the idea of Ron censoring the site, I know I won't be hanging around if it continues to happen but then again I am one of the posters who really could care less about bodybuilding.

LOL @ could care less!  Cool enough.

If the current trend continues, like yourself, most of the best posters will leave GetBig or will begin to spend most of their 'board time' elsewhere.  GetBig will still be alive, but will no longer be 'cool' and will soon become 'irrelevant'.  

[drkaje]

LOL @ could care less!  Cool enough.

If the current trend continues, like yourself, most of the best posters will leave GetBig or will begin to spend most of their 'board time' elsewhere.  GetBig will still be alive, but will no longer be 'cool' and will soon become 'irrelevant'.  

When was the last time it was anything but half the guys arguing over who had the most shredded glutes a particular year?

[Tapeworm]

I agree that Block's work is lacking, and that at least Special Ed is hilarious when he mocks bodybuilding....but I would hate to see the free speech that we have all enjoyed come to an end.

Also I would dare argue that despite the silliness, Special Ed is fond of bodybuilding, after all he was at one point attending expos, hosting a radio show about it, etc. Block has competed, and as much as he might criticise it, he at least has lived it, and has a right to.

Goatboy would be more of a fair target for worthless posting,...but then again he was funny a good portion of the time, so I suppose he added to the charm of Getbig.

Yes, I miss goatboy.

So you're saying full disclosure posting without censorship but no groundless bashing?  Sounds close to what Ron's saying, isn't it?  You guys just define your terms differently.

[Topskin69]

When was the last time it was anything but half the guys arguing over who had the most shredded glutes a particular year?

Well perhaps more thought provoking discussions would take place, if bodybuilding was completly pissed on by everyone on here.

I try to comment on the good and the bad.

[Topskin69]

Yes, I miss goatboy.

So you're saying full disclosure posting without censorship but no groundless bashing?  Sounds close to what Ron's saying, isn't it?  You guys just define your terms differently.

Well... I'm not fond of groundless bashing, but I advocate the ability to do so, if one chooses.

I believe that the community should dictate the standards. If someone is a worthless poster, then the pack will devour him, or if some one doesn't live up to what they preach, (as in the case of Pumpster), they get owned out of any hope of staying.

If there is no mandated censorship in place, the community will sitll regulate itself, and this is ideal. 

[polychronopolous]

If you paid attention I put a disclaimer at the beginning of the post, pointing out that it was posted earlier, but I thought that it would get more exposure as a separate thread.

I took the time to post something with content and substance, but apparently that is too hard for you to do as well...  

Not my concern.

All I care about doing when I log on is getting pissing off other posters and pwning noobs.

[chaos]

Not my concern.

All I care about doing when I log on is getting pissing off other posters and pwning noobs.

Well you're not doing a very good job, polycuntrottenpuss.