Yeah I don't see TexAgs as any worse than other places on the internet. I deleted Twitter because it's an absolute ****show, it's like combining the Politics board and the zoo.
Uhhh…. Any of y'all catch that Zoo or GB thread?
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Belton Ag said:
Yeah I don't see TexAgs as any worse than other places on the internet. I deleted Twitter because it's an absolute ****show, it's like combining the Politics board and the zoo.
Well the team DOES need to be less conservative on offense and defense
Excited about the upcoming TexAgs true crime podcast.
Texags can't even be compared to other places online. Even compared to other college boards it is pretty tame. Especially tiger droppings.
That being said, as TC said I thibk people are starting to take personal privacy more seriously here, which I think is more an indictment of the overall digital invasion of privacy issue than a localized texags issue. I do think it is smart to protect your identity these days and I won't ever fault someone for taking steps to do so. It's just prudent at this point, even on this board.
That being said, as TC said I thibk people are starting to take personal privacy more seriously here, which I think is more an indictment of the overall digital invasion of privacy issue than a localized texags issue. I do think it is smart to protect your identity these days and I won't ever fault someone for taking steps to do so. It's just prudent at this point, even on this board.
Yeah I'd say TexAgs is way better than other major message boards out there, but we definitely have our own set of nut jobs. Solution is ban anyone with over 10% of their posts on F16. That's the place that seems to breed all the doxxing that I've heard about over the years.
wangus12 said:
Yeah I'd say TexAgs is way better than other major message boards out there, but we definitely have our own set of nut jobs. Solution is ban anyone with over 10% of their posts on F16. That's the place that seems to breed all the doxxing that I've heard about over the years.
Well, I'm banned then. I used to post in the politics board a ton and most of my posts went that way for years. Haven't been a regular there in a couple years after Trump got elected. The Trumpers and impeachment crusaders made that place completely unbearable. There is no discussion there anymore.
Good point. Maybe we need a TexAgs Statute of limitations. I used to venture over there on occasion, but things devolved greatly in last few years. Like you said, its the 5% of crazy on each side of the aisle that are really the major problem, not only here but in the real world. Everyone else just gets dragged through it as well.
Redstone said:
Regarding the events of today -
I'm familiar with all the twists and turns, and have followed the various threads since at least the first half of the various Page 1's.
It is easy to take shots at that board, and this is the place that does it the most, and in some part I do get it, but the continual condemnation of people that post on that board is absurd. Hell, at some level I'm sure that is why FBF was immediately believed that f16 posters were doxxing him and are hesitant to believe that he doxxed anyone. Due to the disdain for f16 here, he knew it would be immediately accepted as fact that f16ers were trying to doxx him, and because of the belief in that, people definitely wouldn't believe that it actually happened the other way around. (I have only seen the same 2nd hand information on him doxxing people as was posted yesterday, same as the rest, this is just for arguments sake)
Besides premium, I believe it is the largest board on TA and has the most users. Premium has absolutely had its fair share of crazies over the years. T.HAM followed a kid in to the bathroom, FBF pretended to BE a kid. Several of those posters would sacrifice their own daughters to the football gods for a national championship. It is a completely different kind of crazy and I look at behavior like that the same way you look at people that post about politics. So simply due to the size of the board, it almost necessarily follows that there would be some folks that are willing to go well beyond what is acceptable behavior for an internet messageboard. And as TC, pointed out, it absolutely comes from both sides and it is unacceptable from ANYONE. I think it is probably likely that any political discourse attracts a few more screws loose types, but by and large the people on f16 are simply people that want to have an open discourse about the political landscape in America and the world,because there aren't many places you can do that o line these days. We all have what interests us and those things don't always align. Because 10% or greater of ones interests fall on politics you want to remove them from this rest of texags society. Just yesterday people were conflicted as to whether a convicted sex offender should be accepted back on this board. Surely you can agree that posting on f16 is in no way equal to or worse than victimizing young women.
ETA response to your most recent post - so what it really boils down to is that because you don't like it, it should be banned? That attitude on most major messageboards and social media is probably half the reason people post in f16, because any type of right of center exchange of ideas gets banned, removed, voted down etc so quickly.
Besides premium, I believe it is the largest board on TA and has the most users. Premium has absolutely had its fair share of crazies over the years. T.HAM followed a kid in to the bathroom, FBF pretended to BE a kid. Several of those posters would sacrifice their own daughters to the football gods for a national championship. It is a completely different kind of crazy and I look at behavior like that the same way you look at people that post about politics. So simply due to the size of the board, it almost necessarily follows that there would be some folks that are willing to go well beyond what is acceptable behavior for an internet messageboard. And as TC, pointed out, it absolutely comes from both sides and it is unacceptable from ANYONE. I think it is probably likely that any political discourse attracts a few more screws loose types, but by and large the people on f16 are simply people that want to have an open discourse about the political landscape in America and the world,because there aren't many places you can do that o line these days. We all have what interests us and those things don't always align. Because 10% or greater of ones interests fall on politics you want to remove them from this rest of texags society. Just yesterday people were conflicted as to whether a convicted sex offender should be accepted back on this board. Surely you can agree that posting on f16 is in no way equal to or worse than victimizing young women.
ETA response to your most recent post - so what it really boils down to is that because you don't like it, it should be banned? That attitude on most major messageboards and social media is probably half the reason people post in f16, because any type of right of center exchange of ideas gets banned, removed, voted down etc so quickly.
Belton Ag said:wangus12 said:
Yeah I'd say TexAgs is way better than other major message boards out there, but we definitely have our own set of nut jobs. Solution is ban anyone with over 10% of their posts on F16. That's the place that seems to breed all the doxxing that I've heard about over the years.
Well, I'm banned then. I used to post in the politics board a ton and most of my posts went that way for years. Haven't been a regular there in a couple years after Trump got elected. The Trumpers and impeachment crusaders made that place completely unbearable. There is no discussion there anymore.
They would just say "This reads like you are a lib **** rino covidian that should be given a helicopter ride"
Sea Speed said:
Several of those posters would sacrifice their own daughters to the football gods for a national championship.
It's ok love, your sacrifice is for the greater good. TexAgs and all aggies need this natty.
BowSowy said:
FWIW, I don't really know whether TexAgs should ban this guy - I think they should. I also really don't care how cordial or friendly he was on this board. He's a pedophile and should be treated as such. We all make mistakes, blah blah blah. We all don't manipulate underage girls into sending nudes. It's despicable, and I don't care how "reformed" he may seem.
Careful with your terms pedophilia is a catch all term but actually defined as PRE-pubescent. Not that anyone should be luring teen girls but that's not the same thing. Even hebephilia is most comonly applied to those 11-14 or 15. We are talking about 15+ here which is called Ephebophilia.
I'm not defending ANYTHING but don't think anyone should be labelled as a pedophile if they are not. While Ephebophilia is certainly illegal it's not the same thing.
What I would love to see is F16 and another board I frequent that bans people at the drop of a dime for dismissing concerns of minorities and watch a free for all bloodbath
"but by and large the people on f16 are simply people that want to have an open discourse about the political landscape in America and the world, because there aren't many places you can do that online these days."
You can't honestly believe this, right? I mean, I'm all for free speech, but let's not pretend that F16 is some welcoming, open forum where people of all political beliefs can come together to have rational debate and discussion. It is by and large an echo chamber for conservatives. And that's fine, but let's not pretend it is what it isn't.
You can't honestly believe this, right? I mean, I'm all for free speech, but let's not pretend that F16 is some welcoming, open forum where people of all political beliefs can come together to have rational debate and discussion. It is by and large an echo chamber for conservatives. And that's fine, but let's not pretend it is what it isn't.
Teddy Perkins said:Sea Speed said:
Several of those posters would sacrifice their own daughters to the football gods for a national championship.
It's ok love, your sacrifice is for the greater good. TexAgs and all aggies need this natty.
You want your old man to be happy right?
Wouldn't want to be unfair to people who solicit underaged girls!
Prophet00 said:
"but by and large the people on f16 are simply people that want to have an open discourse about the political landscape in America and the world, because there aren't many places you can do that online these days."
You can't honestly believe this, right? I mean, I'm all for free speech, but let's not pretend that F16 is some welcoming, open forum where people of all political beliefs can come together to have rational debate and discussion. It is by and large an echo chamber for conservatives. And that's fine, but let's not pretend it is what it isn't.
Hey libtards/traitors/branch covidians/concerned moderates/human piece of ****, did you see sleepy xiden do something. How can you support this?
Someone says something
Hunter's laptop!
Its easy to take shots at that board because they make it easy and it isn't just the EB that takes shots at F16. Every single board makes fun of F16 on a daily basis. I don't think the board should be banned and I said that in jest. And I'm certainly not equaling it to what fbf did which is truly disgusting. If there is one thing I truly despise, its cancel culture. I think everyone should be allowed to have their opinion.
Prophet00 said:
"but by and large the people on f16 are simply people that want to have an open discourse about the political landscape in America and the world, because there aren't many places you can do that online these days."
You can't honestly believe this, right? I mean, I'm all for free speech, but let's not pretend that F16 is some welcoming, open forum where people of all political beliefs can come together to have rational debate and discussion. It is by and large an echo chamber for conservatives. And that's fine, but let's not pretend it is what it isn't.
Flagged for trolling and put on ignore. Lib.
Zombie Jon Snow said:BowSowy said:
FWIW, I don't really know whether TexAgs should ban this guy - I think they should. I also really don't care how cordial or friendly he was on this board. He's a pedophile and should be treated as such. We all make mistakes, blah blah blah. We all don't manipulate underage girls into sending nudes. It's despicable, and I don't care how "reformed" he may seem.
Careful with your terms pedophilia is a catch all term but actually defined as PRE-pubescent. Not that anyone should be luring teen girls but that's not the same thing. Even hebephilia is most comonly applied to those 11-14 or 15. We are talking about 15+ here which is called Ephebophilia.
I'm not defending ANYTHING but don't think anyone should be labelled as a pedophile if they are not. While Ephebophilia is certainly illegal it's not the same thing.
Dude is a registered sex offender that is obsessed with a Childrens movie series but dont you dare call him a Pedo bc the girl turned 16
You left off
But her emails or was it Buttery males. I could never keep that straight.
But her emails or was it Buttery males. I could never keep that straight.
Prophet00 said:
"but by and large the people on f16 are simply people that want to have an open discourse about the political landscape in America and the world, because there aren't many places you can do that online these days."
You can't honestly believe this, right? I mean, I'm all for free speech, but let's not pretend that F16 is some welcoming, open forum where people of all political beliefs can come together to have rational debate and discussion. It is by and large an echo chamber for conservatives. And that's fine, but let's not pretend it is what it isn't.
100% this. That board, and to lesser extent threads on other boards, is a complete echo chamber that blasts anyone who slightly disagrees with anything they say. Lol about wanting to have open discourse. They want to hear people reaffirm them. Plain and simple.
Blue star mentality.
This is a weird "well akkkshualllly" tangent. The dude manipulated and preyed on underage girls. You can use whichever term lessens the blow for you personally. I'll still consider him a pedophile and have no qualms about that.Zombie Jon Snow said:BowSowy said:
FWIW, I don't really know whether TexAgs should ban this guy - I think they should. I also really don't care how cordial or friendly he was on this board. He's a pedophile and should be treated as such. We all make mistakes, blah blah blah. We all don't manipulate underage girls into sending nudes. It's despicable, and I don't care how "reformed" he may seem.
Careful with your terms pedophilia is a catch all term but actually defined as PRE-pubescent. Not that anyone should be luring teen girls but that's not the same thing. Even hebephilia is most comonly applied to those 11-14 or 15. We are talking about 15+ here which is called Ephebophilia.
I'm not defending ANYTHING but don't think anyone should be labelled as a pedophile if they are not. While Ephebophilia is certainly illegal it's not the same thing.
Yes it is absolutely skewed heavily right, which is great because there aren't many places like that online. And as has been pointed out twice on this page, there is a lot of chaff(and hyperbole) to sort through, but there is some great stuff to be gleaned from that board, as well as informative posts and people putting stories out that I, and others, wouldn't normally see. There is a ton of experience in all walks of life and career paths that discuss things from their perspective that I find informative and interesting.
The board is not without its faults, they have a tendency to believe tweets or stories on its face(something that is a much broader problem online in general), and if you disagree the immediate rebuttal is generally that you are a lib, the former I was banned for pointing out and the latter has happened to me several times. Thats ok though, because I still think thst it is somewhere where I can learn about things that I didn't already know. I do understand a lot of the gripes, but I dont think that the people that post there should be completely written off as a whole as they so often are. If someone posts there, they are often denigrated simply for that fact. Have I made drive by posts on there that may fall in some of these categories? Probably. I am not without fault, but I still think that there are plenty of positive things on that board, but I can absolutely understand why those left of center don't.
The board is not without its faults, they have a tendency to believe tweets or stories on its face(something that is a much broader problem online in general), and if you disagree the immediate rebuttal is generally that you are a lib, the former I was banned for pointing out and the latter has happened to me several times. Thats ok though, because I still think thst it is somewhere where I can learn about things that I didn't already know. I do understand a lot of the gripes, but I dont think that the people that post there should be completely written off as a whole as they so often are. If someone posts there, they are often denigrated simply for that fact. Have I made drive by posts on there that may fall in some of these categories? Probably. I am not without fault, but I still think that there are plenty of positive things on that board, but I can absolutely understand why those left of center don't.
Ok, relax. Let's take it down a notch shall we?Quote:
a Childrens movie series
Yep.htxag09 said:Prophet00 said:
"but by and large the people on f16 are simply people that want to have an open discourse about the political landscape in America and the world, because there aren't many places you can do that online these days."
You can't honestly believe this, right? I mean, I'm all for free speech, but let's not pretend that F16 is some welcoming, open forum where people of all political beliefs can come together to have rational debate and discussion. It is by and large an echo chamber for conservatives. And that's fine, but let's not pretend it is what it isn't.
100% this. That board, and to lesser extent threads on other boards, is a complete echo chamber that blasts anyone who slightly disagrees with anything they say. Lol about wanting to have open discourse. They want to hear people reaffirm them. Plain and simple.
Example -- we have several F16 posters who are regulars here and things for the most part remain civil. Some derails once in a while, but not the norm.
The inverse is rarely, if EVER, civil. I've ventured over there a few times and regretted it every time. And now I still get insulted (even on other boards such as B&I) just for who I voted for.
The thing is it isn't skewed right. It is skewed trump (PBUH).
Regardless how how loved or cherished a belief/person/institution was in the past,
anything that dares question the divine right of trump(PBUH) is instantly and without remorse tossed aside as liberal trash that needs to be expunged/locked up or even killed.
Regardless how how loved or cherished a belief/person/institution was in the past,
anything that dares question the divine right of trump(PBUH) is instantly and without remorse tossed aside as liberal trash that needs to be expunged/locked up or even killed.
Well you shouldn't have voted for Sanjaya then.
There are tons of places like that online - you just need to look a little harder than Reddit / Twitter.Sea Speed said:
Yes it is absolutely skewed heavily right, which is great because there aren't many places like that online.
tomtomdrumdrum said:
Well you shouldn't have voted for Sanjaya then.
I got a ban for calling it a Trumper safe haven. It's one of the few safe places for my five time divorced uncle to complain about how everyone else is messing up his life.Duncan Idaho said:
The thing is it isn't skewed right. It is skewed trump (PBUH).
Regardless how how loved or cherished a belief/person/institution was in the past,
anything that dares question the divine right of trump(PBUH) is instantly and without remorse tossed aside as liberal trash that needs to be expunged/locked up or even killed.
I agree on the trump stuff and I am not a fan of the cult of personality culture and political figure worship no matter who it is.
I reckon I have spoken my peace about my opinions on that board. I'm sure I will be labeled as a fever dream having 16chan mongoloid, but thems the breaks.
I reckon I have spoken my peace about my opinions on that board. I'm sure I will be labeled as a fever dream having 16chan mongoloid, but thems the breaks.
Brian Earl Spilner said:Ok, relax. Let's take it down a notch shall we?Quote:
a Childrens movie series
Fair enough. A toddler's movie series.
F16 would be a ton better if posters there self-policed a bit better. Threads espousing ludicrous conspiracies or sharing personal information about other posters/university officials staying up for days isn't a great look.
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