A new and improved ThinkProgress!
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A new and improved ThinkProgress!
We’re excited to announce that we will be unveiling a redesign of ThinkProgress tomorrow. The new site will revamp the look of TP and add a large array of new user functions. Stay tuned…
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I like how it is know, but change is constant. I trust your work.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:20 pmooo — do we get a way to show how often a post has been flagged? Will trolls get banned at their IP source instead of just by screen name? Will users be able to set up profiles that can be viewed by others? Will there be items shining a light on Hillary’s dirty tricks?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:20 pmPlease don’t! This site works great’ if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. FDL redesigned theirs and it sucks!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:20 pmNew and improved snarking capabilities?
Little insertable icons for obscene hand gestures?
Some sort of built-in translator function that will decode insane troll rantings into common English?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:23 pmHey — I’d just be happy with formatting tools that actually worked (although they apparently do for some people).
March 13th, 2008 at 1:25 pmI am new here and I just learned to use the site yesterday. Go figure. It’s like when I finally find a new food I like, they change the recipe! (Don’t ya just hate that???)
I’m just busting your chops, oh ye Think Progress gods. I look forward to the new stuff! And please give us emoticons so we can stick our tongues out at trolls.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:26 pmAll I hope is that you’ve tested it in a variety of browsers on different operating systems.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:27 pmUmmm. Can you give me a time line on learning curve please, I tend to be a lot slow on learning new stuff ya know……Regarding diffaculty, what is the rating ratio to educated poster’’s….I’m still working on spelling…..LOL…Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 1:28 pmGee, missmolly.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Some sort of built-in translator function that will decode insane troll rantings into common English?
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
I’m not sure that’s a function we really want, TRoS. I’m a little askeert of what such a translation would reveal.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:30 pmI would be happy if the formatting tools worked for me also.
I have tried to follow the word press instructions and they don’t help.
I hope there is a way to cut down on the ease with which trolls can hijack threads.
I don’t necessarily want to eliminate trolls, but when they take over threads, I just click off.
Actually, the present TP page is pretty easy to navigate – I hope that doesn’t change too much. I have some trouble with The Zoo where I find navigation confusing — something like Daily Kos.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:30 pmJust sayin …
Perhaps it is my old brain staggering at new methods.
Comment by ThinkOutsideTheBush — March 13, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Welcome to TP, and I hope we get to hear a lot from you.
You’re probably in the best position of all of us for the site change — you won’t have to “unlearn” anything!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:30 pmI may get my bum handed to me tommorrow, but I really think this website is fast and very attractive as it is. I can understand wanting to mix it up, even when the users don’t yearn for change, but please don’t modify anything significantly. TP, you already draw a great, a positive distinction.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:31 pmWill the new TP infuriate righties like never before?!!!!!!!!
I sure hope so.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:31 pm.
#9 Comment by tom — March 13, 2008 @ 1:28 pm
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March 13th, 2008 at 1:31 pmA better comment rate system I hope?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:32 pmI’m scurred..
March 13th, 2008 at 1:33 pmmissmolly, what browser and version are you using?
Comment by Dr. Matt — March 13, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
IE 7.0
March 13th, 2008 at 1:35 pmPlease let us use blinking text, please, please. :)
March 13th, 2008 at 1:35 pmI’m a little askeert of what such a translation would reveal.
Comment by ralph the wonder llama — March 13, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
I understand perfectly, Ralph. I do. And askeet ya should be.
But it would allow us to formulate more appropriate and therefore stinging rebukes and counter-insults, no?
I mean, it really works when we have qualified translators on board here. Just go look at the sparkling, articulate exchanges we’ve had w/ bitbltthis morning on the Dr Laura thread .
March 13th, 2008 at 1:35 pmIs this really necessary? And if it is, will there be a little bomb icon that I can use on the trolls?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:35 pmI have some trouble with The Zoo where I find navigation confusing — something like Daily Kos.
Just sayin …
Perhaps it is my old brain staggering at new methods.
Comment by Marie — March 13, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
Really? I thought we had it as simple as TP. When you get a chance, Marie, stop by the Zoo and let me know the problems you’re having.
One of the aggravating things is that you have to log on each time.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:36 pmPlease let us use blinking text, please, please. :)
Comment by fletc3her — March 13, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
Oh HELL no.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:37 pmMarch 13th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Good, does that mean we might actually see a negative story on Hillary?
Or are you going to go on with the same protective reporting on her misdeeds?
Just wonderin’.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:37 pmComment by missmolly — March 13, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
Try Firefox, Miss Molly. Everything works for me — except my brain. :)
March 13th, 2008 at 1:37 pmI’m hoping it includes a red downwards facing thumb to ‘negative recommend’, reducing the score. Maybe with an option to not view posts from people with a recommend below a certian amount. Failing that, an option that allows me to flag a poster as unworthy of reading, so it won’t send me, say, good_golly or BERT WHATEVERTHEHELLHISLASTNAMEIS or so on’s posts.
And yes, behind the scenes, flagging at IP address with secondary email based authentication would be good.
I am happy that the system now forces users to authenticate. That was something the trolls abused before.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:37 pmWell that’s it then. I quit.
Comment by good_golly — March 13, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
M I S S I O N A C C O M P L I S H E D
March 13th, 2008 at 1:37 pmI want to be able to administer virtual weggies to certain individuals ;-)
March 13th, 2008 at 1:38 pmThink Progress is progressing. But anything that ain’t broke, don’t fix.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:38 pmPlease let us use blinking text, please, please. :)
Comment by fletc3her — March 13, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
OMG, no — that would get Mr. P back here for sure!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:38 pmComment by ThinkOutsideTheBush — March 13, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
If you need any help coming up w/ snide, infuriating comments, let me know. I’ve been told I have a gift…
March 13th, 2008 at 1:38 pmComment by Bobwurst — March 13, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
Virtual… wedgies????
You Sir, are a GENIUS!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:39 pmWill every message that does not endorse Barack Obama be flagged as abuse?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:40 pmEverything works for me — except my brain. :)
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
Now now. Your snarking has improved dramatically of late.
It’s the dedicated practice!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:40 pmGood to hear about new TP format.
Sorry for the off topic but, you really have to read this. It’s a memo from the Clinton Campaign to “Interested Parties” regarding what they call Obama’s “Downward Spiral.” Hillary Clinton: Ready on Day One to Not Understand Math in Electoral Politics…
http://thepage.time.com/clinton-memo-on-pennsylvania/
The memo seems to be claiming that Obama is losing support of everyone because in the last few contests he has one more the 50% in just about every demographic they list…what?
They also seem to be suggesting that even though Obama is ahead in delegates and the popular vote, that because he one smaller percentages in the demographics listed in Ohio, Texas, and Mississippi, that those same Democratic voters, should he win the nomination, will not vote for him in the general… or soemthing like that…
March 13th, 2008 at 1:40 pmComment by tom — March 13, 2008 @ 1:28 pm
Comment by Max-1 — March 13, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Yeah, yeah — you guys show off all you want while I just sit here wallowing in format envy… ;-)
March 13th, 2008 at 1:41 pmNew doesn’t mean improved.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:41 pmI hope TP starts using avatars — it makes it easier to scroll by ugly trolls.
Good luck, Faiz & crew!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:41 pmComment by good_golly — March 13, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
See? It’s ALREADY workin’ better! :-D!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:42 pmsorry about the not ONE but two times I wrote “one” instead of “won.”
{smacks english-major educated brain encased in stupid head against keyboard a few times as contrition}
March 13th, 2008 at 1:42 pmI hope TP starts using avatars…
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
That’d be cool!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:42 pmIE 7.0
Comment by missmolly — March 13, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
Standard IT guy response: “Get a real browser!”
March 13th, 2008 at 1:43 pmHahahaha! When I get stumped I’ll be sure to ask for assistance.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:44 pmBTW, anyone hear remember a poster a while back named “Ryan Neat?” That guy could really hammer on trolls. He was totally unforgiving whenever one of them said anything stupid, which is about 99.9% of the time.
One of the aggravating things is that you have to log on each time.
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
Uh, nope. Maybe it’s because of your dial-up connection.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:45 pm“… will there be a little bomb icon that I can use on the trolls?”
Comment by IgnoranceIsNotBliss — March 13, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
A virtual custard pie launcher?
Or a little cyber Bucket ‘O Manure?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:45 pmHe was totally unforgiving whenever one of them said anything stupid, which is about 99.9% of the time.
Comment by Mr. Evil — March 13, 2008 @ 1:44 pm
Hey, Z… didn’t you know who Ryan Neat was?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:46 pmSorry forgot to paste this to 46.
If you need any help coming up w/ snide, infuriating comments, let me know. I’ve been told I have a gift…
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
March 13th, 2008 at 1:46 pmComment by liberal traitor — March 13, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
Clinton’s desperation is showing — to the point where I am embarrassed for her.
Unless something truly dramatic happens in Pennsylvania, Obama and Clinton will most likely split the delegates, with one of them getting a couple more than the other. It’s not going to change the relative totals appreciably.
And if Obama really was in a “downward spiral” — the Clinton campaign wouldn’t have to point that out, they could just let it happen.
Sound and fury…
March 13th, 2008 at 1:46 pmWow! missmolly, what kind of puter do you have.?….Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 1:47 pmComment by gummitch — March 13, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
But I’m at work, and this is all they give me! :-(
At home I use Firefox — perhaps I’ll try formatting on that.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:47 pmWow! missmolly, what kind of puter do you have.?….Blessings
Comment by Witch1 — March 13, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
Let’s see (reading side of computer)…it’s a Dell Optiplex 745. I have no idea if that’s good or not.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:48 pmComment by Mr. Evil — March 13, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
I dunno, Mr Evil. You seem ta do purty good enough on yer own.
I was jes’ extendin’ the Joy Buzzer of Friendship ta tha newbie, thas all.
Indeed… t’is my calling, no? “Spreading Snark to the masses”â„¢…*
*TRoS is an EOS… Equal Opportunity Snarker…
March 13th, 2008 at 1:50 pmSome sort of built-in translator function that will decode insane troll rantings into common English?
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
I’m not sure that’s a function we really want, TRoS. I’m a little askeert of what such a translation would reveal.
Comment by ralph the wonder llama — March 13, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
That kind of a translation program is sooooo easy, I can even write the code. Basically, for every troll ranting, the translation would be: I am an a–hole.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:52 pmI hope that the new format will allow those on the opposite side of the fence to readily post here, and debate.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:53 pmI also hope that the new format will readily and permanently ban idiots that only want to derail a thread, who, for whatever reason, “get off” seeing there gibberish posted.
Well, and a happy hour would be nice also. I’ll buy the first round.
Hey, Z… didn’t you know who Ryan Neat was?
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
I remember Ryan Neat. For you couldn’t even type “Ryan Neat” on TP, or your comment wouldn’t show up.
Ryan Neat
March 13th, 2008 at 1:54 pmRyan Neat
Ryan Neat
I was asking because I use to have an ancient old iMac and it gave me fit’s….Now have a new mac book and think I am running Safari….Most of this stuff is just to technical for me any way…I don’t have any problem’s with TP or the Zoo and since I am on cable instead of dial up now I have all the bell’s and whistles, even though many I don’t know how to use yet..LOL…Hope thing’s improve for you, I rely enjoy your post’s…..Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 1:54 pmMissmolly,
You should try Firefox, it’s great!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:54 pmBasically, for every troll ranting, the translation would be: I am an a–hole.
Comment by ThinkOutsideTheBush — March 13, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
Has management been in touch w/ you? Definitely sounds like yer tha one fer tha job.
BTW, you did an EXCELLENT job over on the Dr Laura thread this am.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:54 pmWell, and a happy hour would be nice also. I’ll buy the first round.
Comment by DRxJ — March 13, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
I’ll have a Sex on the Beach. :-)
March 13th, 2008 at 1:55 pmIf you need any help coming up w/ snide, infuriating comments, let me know. I’ve been told I have a gift…
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
Thanks! I appreciate that kind of hospitality and I look forward to honing my skills. Thanks!!!
Btw, Miss Molly, the formatting tools work for me. It’s not a WYSIWYG editor, but just makes little html tags in the comment. (I am using Firefox on a Mac.)
March 13th, 2008 at 1:55 pmUh, nope. Maybe it’s because of your dial-up connection.
Comment by gummitch — March 13, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
**sob**
March 13th, 2008 at 1:56 pm*TRoS is an EOS… Equal Opportunity Snarker…
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
Oops forgot to add:
Offers limited to stock on hand and availability may vary from outlet to outlet. All sales are final.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:56 pmAt home I use Firefox — perhaps I’ll try formatting on that.
Comment by missmolly — March 13, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
If you know a bit of HTML code, you don’t need no stinking formatting tools:
This is <b>bold</b> text = This is bold text
This is <i>italic</i> text = This is italic text
This is <a href=”http://toasterheadsblogosphere.blogspot.com”>a link</a> = This is a link
<blockquote>This is a blockquote</blockquote> =
March 13th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Thanks! I appreciate that kind of hospitality and I look forward to honing my skills. Thanks!!!
Comment by ThinkOutsideTheBush — March 13, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
By and large TP keeps the ponds pretty well stocked. You’ll get plenty of practice!
Happy snarking!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:58 pmHopefully a troll killing device will be installed…
March 13th, 2008 at 1:58 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
It’s always good to welcome like-minded pissed off Americans here.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:58 pmAnd thank you. It’s too bad our talents don’t seem to have any effect on our spineless, useless congress.
nice helpdesk, toaster! Kudos!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:58 pmThere should be a minimize feature of certain irritating commenters (FRANK J), if we can’t have them banned. Others can read their comments if they choose; the rest wouldn’t even have to know they’re posting.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:59 pm“I’m new here”
Comment by ThinkOutsideTheBush — March 13, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Witty and/or well- informed seems to be the rule here.
There are devoted regulars (I’m devoted but not so regular) but it’s not “cliquey” IMHO, which is really nice.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:59 pmI’ll have a Sex on the Beach. :-)
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
Why… am… I… not surprised…
March 13th, 2008 at 1:59 pmI’ll have a Sex on the Beach. :-)
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
You want that neat? Or with Ice?
March 13th, 2008 at 1:59 pmI’ll have a Sex on the Beach. :-)
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
Why just “one”?
Why not go for a “double”?
Gawd, I gotta get back to work!!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:59 pmTest is this bold and is this italic ?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:00 pmComment by ThinkOutsideTheBush — March 13, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
March 13th, 2008 at 2:01 pmWelcome to the tribe TOTB!
It’s too bad our talents don’t seem to have any effect on our spineless, useless congress.
Comment by Mr. Evil — March 13, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
And yet we must continue to Fight the Good Fight, Mr. Evil. Perhaps our efforts will yet be rewarded!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:01 pmWhat ever happened to Ryan any way.? I miss his post’s…..
Sorry I forgot to put missmolly’s name at the beginning of my last post, my eye’s are bleeding because the new thread has another ugly guy’s picture on it…I gotta get out of here…..Later…Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pmA new and improved Thinkprogress.org would be to have Faiz run for president. The most open government in history could be channeled right on this site.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pmWell that’s it then. I quit.
Comment by good_golly
Oh please, oh please, oh please do quit.
With every post you do I picture the misshaped troll creature in the “300″.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pmWelcome to the tribe TOTB!
Comment by RUCerious — March 13, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
Wow… talk about hospitality. Dude’s already got an acronym… TOTB.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pmWith every post you do I picture the misshaped troll creature in the “300″.
Comment by Buckie Boy — March 13, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
I suspect that was just a tease, Buckie.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pmThere should be a minimize feature of certain irritating commenters (FRANK J), if we can’t have them banned. Others can read their comments if they choose; the rest wouldn’t even have to know they’re posting.
Comment by McWars — March 13, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
Frank J. Hahahaha and I remember another absolute tool called “Georgia Dad.”
March 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pmSee? The format buttons don’t work ( for me anyway–WinXP/IE)
Screw the emoticons, the getting the format buttons to work would be a help ( and thus get rid of the close tags button).
Otherwise it works pretty well
March 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pmComment by 5th Estate — March 13, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Noooope…
March 13th, 2008 at 2:04 pmComment by toasterhead — March 13, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
Thanks, Toasterhead! I just pasted your post onto a cheatsheet for myself, and I will practice.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:04 pmYay — it works! See, even old ladies like me can learn new stuff!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:05 pmmissmolly, did you get Rove’s permission to use a cheat sheet?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:06 pmmissmolly, did you get Rove’s permission to use a cheat sheet?
Comment by RUCerious — March 13, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
OMG, no — this will probably get me sent to Guantanamo…
March 13th, 2008 at 2:09 pmTHe latter please and make it a really huge bucket.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:11 pm(I am using Firefox on a Mac.)
Comment by ThinkOutsideTheBush — March 13, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
OK, OK, rub it in…
March 13th, 2008 at 2:12 pmWhy… am… I… not surprised…
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
Heh.
You want that neat? Or with Ice?
Comment by RUCerious — March 13, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
On the beach. Whatever. :)
Why just “one�
Why not go for a “double�
Gawd, I gotta get back to work!!
Comment by DRxJ — March 13, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
Make it a double — I’m on Spring Break!!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:12 pmOMG, no — this will probably get me sent to Guantanamo…
Comment by missmolly — March 13, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:13 pmOMG, no — this will probably get me sent to Guantanamo…
Comment by missmolly — March 13, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
Not too much to worry about, missmolly. At least the health care over there is accessible.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:13 pmThanks, Toasterhead! I just pasted your post onto a cheatsheet for myself, and I will practice.
Comment by missmolly — March 13, 2008 @ 2:04 pm
Glad to help! :)
March 13th, 2008 at 2:15 pmMake it a double — I’m on Spring Break!!
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
Would you like a squiggly straw w/ that?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:15 pmTHe latter please and make it a really huge bucket.
Comment by IgnoranceIsNotBliss — March 13, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
Your interest has been noted and passed along to Development.
We’re working on it. The tricky part will be getting the cyber odor function working.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:16 pmBTW, you did an EXCELLENT job over on the Dr Laura thread this am.
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
Ooops! My mistake. That was actually PLC over on the other thread.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:19 pmZooey, I just looked up the recipe for that drink. I mean, yucko. Does it come with an umbrella?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:20 pmThanks TROStupidity;
it was a rhetorical test largely for the benefit of TOTB..
which happily proves the point that the regulars here such as yourself are decent helpful folks that would rather nurse a critter what been done run over on the intertube supertruckroute than scoop it up and slap it on a skillet fer the convenience of the vittals provided by chance.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:20 pmMake it a double — I’m on Spring Break!!
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
With one of those little umbrellas in it. I don’t know why I always liked those. Maybe just a little decorative reminder that you’re not working!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:23 pmWe’re working on it. The tricky part will be getting the cyber odor function working.
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 13, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
Actually, that technology is almost ready:
http://digiscents.com/blog/2007/03/30/software-company-announces-radical-breakthrough-in-computer-scent-technology/
March 13th, 2008 at 2:23 pmComment by toasterhead — March 13, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Damn, toasterhead, you Da man.
Way to pull yer weight!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:25 pmYou want that neat? Or with Ice?
Comment by RUCerious — March 13, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
On the beach. Whatever. :)
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
Cool, there’s this great beach down in Antarctica, I’ll contact my travel agent for you!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:26 pmDr. Matt, you’ve been reported to the Redmond thought police. They should be smashing your door down, right about n…….
March 13th, 2008 at 2:27 pmIt appears that the format buttons DO NOT work with IE.
Comment by Dr. Matt — March 13, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
Oh good — it wasn’t just me!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:27 pmBy default, IE security settings disable those cute lil javascriptlets…
March 13th, 2008 at 2:28 pm“… which happily proves the point that the regulars here such as yourself are decent helpful folks that would rather nurse a critter what been done run over on the intertube supertruckroute than scoop it up and slap it on a skillet fer the convenience of the vittals provided by chance.”
Comment by 5th Estate — March 13, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
“Decent… helpful… folks…” ***snicker***…
“such as yourself” ***chortle***
Hoookay… riiiight… whatever you say…
Saaaay there, young feller, or lady, as the case may be… since you seem ta be kinda new here (and don’t know me all THAT well yet)…
Would you be interested in a monument, or two, I’m trying ta sell?
Or perhaps some nice land in Florida?
Acreage on tha Moon?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:31 pmthan scoop it up and slap it on a skillet fer the convenience of the vittals provided by chance.â€
Comment by 5th Estate — March 13, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
Actually, that would be O Bigfoot, and he’s seems to be gone.
I personally suspect he got caught w/in 500 feet of an elementary school and had his parole revoked.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:32 pmZooey, I just looked up the recipe for that drink. I mean, yucko. Does it come with an umbrella?
Comment by gummitch — March 13, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
Ya damn foodie! :-D
March 13th, 2008 at 2:34 pmGeez, TP. Youse guys should post a not-so-serious thread like this one every day. That way, we could get the snarking out of our systems and it wouldn’t end up all over the more serious ones…
***snicker***
Yeaaah, I know… fat chance, huh? I crack myself up sometimes.
Gotta go! Later, all.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:36 pmYa damn foodie! :-D
Comment by Zooey — March 13, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
Erm . . .
Just developed the most bestest Manhattan in the universe. Must not think about Manhattans, must work, must not . . .
No umbrellas.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:38 pmNew Formatting Tools Please
March 13th, 2008 at 2:38 pmIf I type the name “Sibel Edmonds” into a post on the new ThinkProgress will a Blackwater associate be dispensed to my house?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:46 pmtest
March 13th, 2008 at 2:48 pmThere are devoted regulars (I’m devoted but not so regular) but it’s not “cliquey†IMHO, which is really nice.
Comment by 5th Estate — March 13, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
Ah shoot… does that mean no fraternity sweatshirts?? Can we haze the trolls anyway?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:56 pmHmmm…I knew I wasn’t in that Dr. Laura thread this morning. Ya got me all paranoid and I did go look to make sure I didn’t have a taco bell twin named ThinkOutsideTheBun or anything.
Btw, you can call me Dude if you’d like, but my driver’s license says Dudette.
- ThinkHusseinOutsideTheBush
March 13th, 2008 at 2:59 pmA tip for all posters who have a problem with spelling. Only browse in Firefox. It has a nifty feature that will underline a word that is misspelled. Then when you right click on the word, you get choices for the correct spelling. Try it, you’ll like it!
March 13th, 2008 at 3:03 pmTest.?……Damn, your scaring the shit outa me with the test stuff Fred…LOL.
Welcome aboard Dudette or TOTB….I’m not here much either and even when I am no one notice’s…LOL….Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 3:04 pmI feel like that garth character in waynes world…”we fear change”
March 13th, 2008 at 3:06 pmThey also seem to be suggesting that even though Obama is ahead in delegates and the popular vote, that because he one smaller percentages in the demographics listed in Ohio, Texas, and Mississippi, that those same Democratic voters, should he win the nomination, will not vote for him in the general… or soemthing like that…
Comment by liberal traitor
This woman just gets more and more vile every day. And I love it that she says he lost in Texas. I guess she’s a little behind the news curve. Last thing I read, Obama beat her in delegates in Texas. That doesn’t sound like a loss to me!
March 13th, 2008 at 3:06 pmPlease forgive Bilbo….Don’t have that feature….Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 3:06 pmI want a text parser that automatically flags any comment that includes the text “Clinton did it too”…
March 13th, 2008 at 3:10 pmIt appears that the format buttons DO NOT work with IE.
Comment by Dr. Matt — March 13, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
Oh good — it wasn’t just me!
Comment by missmolly
Download and install Firefox. It’s a far superior browser and even helps you with spelling errors!
March 13th, 2008 at 3:10 pmThis may have already been mentioned, but what I would love on this site is a “kill” feature where you can filter out all posts that contain a certain list of words like “Frank M” or “Gin”. I would be very grateful if that were to happen.
March 13th, 2008 at 3:12 pmPlease forgive Bilbo….Don’t have that feature….Blessings
Comment by Witch1
What am I being forgiven for?
March 13th, 2008 at 3:13 pmI’m not here much either and even when I am no one notice’s…LOL….Blessings
Comment by Witch1 — March 13, 2008 @ 3:04 pm
Aw, Witch — I notice you when you’re here. Not only do I enjoy reading what you have to say, I always appreciate the blessings!
March 13th, 2008 at 3:14 pmI want a text parser that automatically flags any comment that includes the text “Clinton did it tooâ€â€¦
Comment by Luis M — March 13, 2008 @ 3:10 pm
How about one that says “Democrat Party”?
March 13th, 2008 at 3:16 pmDownload and install Firefox. It’s a far superior browser and even helps you with spelling errors!
Comment by Bilbo Hussein Baggins — March 13, 2008 @ 3:10 pm
No need to sell me on Firefox — it’s what I use at home and I find it runs far more problem-free than IE.
Unfortunately, I can’t download anything on my work computer — they have major hissies here about things like that.
March 13th, 2008 at 3:17 pmBilbo, I ment please forgive me for the poor spelling, not you.Also please forgive the poor sentence structure….
Missmolly you are a Dear and delight to read….Blessings alway’s.
March 13th, 2008 at 3:22 pmA tip for all posters who have a problem with spelling. Only browse in Firefox. It has a nifty feature that will underline a word that is misspelled. Then when you right click on the word, you get choices for the correct spelling. Try it, you’ll like it!
Comment by Bilbo Hussein Baggins — March 13, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
Iz you sayyin dat sumting is rong wid my speling? Cuz I wuz part of da no chilrens leff beehind an I ken speel juss fiine!
March 13th, 2008 at 3:32 pmThere ya go TOTB, Yah huh…..Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 3:39 pmProbably late for feature suggestions for the new site, but how about a javascript easter egg (March 23rd!) where you right click and drag a troll comment in a circle, and it explodes…?
March 13th, 2008 at 4:09 pmGood idea RUCerious,…..Who’s going to clean up the slug slime left from the troll’s.?..LOL..Just wondering….Blessings
March 13th, 2008 at 4:13 pmbut how about a javascript easter egg (March 23rd!)
Comment by RUCerious — March 13, 2008 @ 4:09 pm
Silly rabbit — Easter eggs aren’t just for Easter! (I love the idea enough to use it year round)
March 13th, 2008 at 4:14 pm#46 Mr. Evil,
I always enjoyed Ryan Neat’s posts — he was a fount of information and he could blast the trolls like no one else.
He got in trouble with TP, though, then made only sporadic appearances, and now has seemed to disappear. Too bad for us.
There have been a number of really good posters at TP since the beginning, but, alas, we seem to have lost some.
March 13th, 2008 at 4:46 pmbold
March 13th, 2008 at 4:53 pmtrying toasterhead’s tip
Holy Cow!!
March 13th, 2008 at 4:54 pmThanks, Toasterhead!!
I tried it before many times, but I think I always missed the backslash.
I hope it’s not like the new FDL- too slick, can’t concentrate.
March 13th, 2008 at 6:03 pmQ: How many TPers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: 7… 1 to put in the new bulb, and 6 to complain about how the old one was so much better.
March 13th, 2008 at 6:19 pmMarch 13th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I guess we’ll find out tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it! :-)
~Hussein Zooey
March 13th, 2008 at 7:00 pmComment by backup — March 13, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
Baby, we ARE the dissenting voice.
March 13th, 2008 at 7:03 pmWow this was a fun thread and I missed it!
I would like the ability to edit my posts after they are posted! It has been done elsewhere and would be a lot better than having to post a new post referencing the old incorrect one.
March 13th, 2008 at 7:21 pmYay — it works! See, even old ladies like me can learn new stuff!
Comment by missmolly
which you can teach to young men like… some of us. ;)
March 13th, 2008 at 7:35 pmToasterhead is showing off. :)
March 13th, 2008 at 7:37 pmtip for all posters who have a problem with spelling. Only browse in Firefox.
I like firefox not just because of the built in pop-up blocker and spell check it also warns of phishing sites and doesnt use nasty active-x or pry deeply into your operating system as internet explorer and explorer are entertwined.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:01 pmSome people get too excited about spelling and grammar. If so, make sure your own comments are flawless — don’t worry about the other guy.
I think the meaning and intent are clear on most of the comments on TP.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:08 pmI’m old, I crotchety, and I don’t like change! Keep it like it is…notice how I am making a point to say this before I see the new format.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:52 pm