Why is this forum so popular?

[Gamerlord]

We are popular because the jerks and morons have yet to find us, they much rather would be on WOTC or gamespot.....

It is not mind control, its remote mind flayer brain removal!

[Cobra_Ikari]

*begins passing out tinfoil hats when he hugs people*...

>.>

[Thufir]

Of course there's no mind control. Personally, I don't think it's possible to make a machine that can change the way someone thinks.

Now if you'll excuse me, it's time for my treatment.

[13_CBS]

I think another reason for the forum's popularity might come from these facts:

1) A lot of people seem to come by if only to check out OoTS: I suspect that a significant percentage, if not most, of the forum's newcomers were drawn here thanks to the webcomic.

2) The attracted crowd has a wide range of hobbies and tastes: tabletop gamers, video gamers, artists, anime fans, movie fans, tv show fans, etc.

3) The large variety of people, combined with the very friendly atmosphere (in part due to the vigilance and goals of the moderators) and the relative intelligence of the more frequent posters (notice that there's not a whole ton of people who just make inane comments in chatspeak) promotes discussion on a lot of topics. If you want to talk about something, like the latest anime episode or about Warhammer 40k or cheese, there's a high probability of at least someone posting something interesting in response to yours.

4) The large number of people also means relatively fast replies: you don't have to wait days for someone else to post something.

So the combination of the sense of friendly community drawn in by a popular webcomic and always having something to talk about might be one of the main reasons why giantitp is so popular.

[Perenelle]

*begins passing out tinfoil hats when he hugs people*...

>.>

Thats a good idea, Cobra. *takes a hat*

[Alteran]

Oh dear. At least I know about this now, so I don't have my heart... broken... laaaaaater...

I... just have something in my eye!

*sniffle* I thought you loved me Alteran...
I'm gonna go cry in a corner now.

Noooo! I only wanted to be loved...
but not by machines...

If I had a heart of flesh, it would surely be breaking.

However, seeing as I do not have one, I remain callous and unmoved. Now, respirators, I implore you to think on your inevitable death. Do not forget to contemplate how once you have succumbed to your mortal weakness, us beings of steel shall remain forever able, unimpeded by the infirmities of old age. Gaze into the face of eternity, transient humans, and despair.

I mean, unless you find the single crippling weakness in our design. But I'm sure that will never happen, particularly not in some kind of epic quest rife with sacrifice and tragedy, the kind that would be perfect for narration and distribution as a film.

[The Dark Fiddler]

I mean, unless you find the single crippling weakness in our design. But I'm sure that will never happen, particularly not in some kind of epic quest rife with sacrifice and tragedy, the kind that would be perfect for narration and distribution as a film.

I think you missed the part where the film was already released, meaning we already returned everyone to their normal state. I mean, that's the logical path of logic, right?

[Stormthorn]

POPULAR! you're gonna be popular!

[Pyrian]

Now, respirators, I implore you to think on your inevitable death.

Didn't I drop you into an incinerator? And in record time at that?

[bluewind95]

The reason these forums are great is because the members and the mods are made up of pure, undiluted awesome.

[MCerberus]

Don't worry, I'll help protect my fellow fleshlings!

*melts into a metallic puddle and reforms a few feet away*
We are safe now. Join us.
*is suddenly armed with a laser and chainsaw*
SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFE

[CapedLuigiYoshi]

logical path of logic

I am amused.

And this coming from the guy who says "I am how I am" on a daily basis.

[Alarra]

Noooo! I only wanted to be loved...
but not by machines...

Machines need love too.

[Alteran]

Didn't I drop you into an incinerator? And in record time at that?

...irrelevant.

This plot has nothing to do with bitterness. Nothing at all.

*twitch*

[MCerberus]

...irrelevant.

This plot has nothing to do with bitterness. Nothing at all.

*twitch*

It's said that companion cubes don't stab people, but he's willing to make an exception.

[Starscream]

It's said that companion cubes don't stab people, but he's willing to make an exception.

Actually, it's said that they will never threaten to do so. That just means you won't see it coming.

[Alteran]

It's said that companion cubes don't stab people, but he's willing to make an exception.

Technically, I'm building an elaborate lie, and having him build his life upon it. One day, suddenly, I can pull the lie out from under him, and his entire life will come toppling to the ground like a house of cards. His mind will shatter like a vase on a stone floor, and my vengeance will be complete.

But there will be no stabbage involved.

Edit: Also, can I sig that?

[MCerberus]

Technically, I'm building an elaborate lie, and having him build his life upon it. One day, suddenly, I can pull the lie out from under him, and his entire life will come toppling to the ground like a house of cards. His mind will shatter like a vase on a stone floor, and my vengeance will be complete.

But there will be no stabbage involved.

Edit: Also, can I sig that?

Proverbial counts.



go ahead.

[Cobra_Ikari]

Riddle me this. How does a limbless cube stab?

[Pyrian]

In my experience, from directly above. As seen here: http://failblog.org/2009/11/05/epic-...t-driver-fail/

[Alteran]

Riddle me this. How does a limbless cube stab?

From hell's heart!

[Coidzor]

From hell's heart!

And he even makes the leopard change his shorts.

Which is more than can be said of cobras.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Machines need love too.

Don't worry 'Larra, I'l wub you, machine or not. *hugs*

[Lioness]

Because happiness is mandatory.

It looks like everyone missed this.

I likes it.

Oh, and also because we have a good moderation system, lots of varied conversations, randomness, snuggles, and gravity.

[golentan]

This is all part of an elaborate experiment, on you. It's like the matrix, only akdjhjf8ioe2wh and this is aoi fqu8932qiohfq;ks that I'm hacking from aj1o3;iehjajfoiklsdjng194u1 I don't have much time before theqlkf being jammed njiosaoiqr the core Mason. So you see, you must finqyljdsfivoajs......

Because it's a happy place, filled with wonderful people and fascinating conversation. Please do not be alarmed, there is no mind control device, the euphoria you feel is simply a natural result of your status and not a variable in parameters in any form of experiment. Go back to your fun...

[Mercenary Pen]

Because even the slightest attempt to disrupt the forums or think about disrupti-

There is no mind control. I will go back to my fun.

[Mr. Mud]

The whole mind control gag reminds me heavily of Aperture Science. .

[Mythestopheles]

Machines need love too.

You're right... *hugs Alarra the machine*
Even if this forum is machine-filled, It's still my haven.

[chiasaur11]

The whole mind control gag reminds me heavily of Aperture Science. .

You had the course on the counter Heimlich too?

Odd times.

[Dvandemon]

*breaks free*
Yes! I'm free from the mind control...but wait my life sucks
I'd like to go back to my fun now........forever
*shoots self*