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2016-03-28, 06:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
As stated, the purpose of the Index is "easy access to direct statements about the Order of the Stick comic from its author, for the purpose of forum discussion." That's not the same thing as tracking every post by the Giant (which, by the way, he specifically requested us not to do).
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2016-03-28, 08:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I don't think that's what he asked; I thought it was the non-posts from other sources about non-OotS subjects. Regardless even when a post wasn't saved it was brought to attention. The difference is there weren't 10 pages of discussion - a new post here meant a new quote somewhere. Now it's more likely to be just some yahoo who won't let something go (and yes, I'm including myself in that observation).
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2016-03-28, 11:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
He has requested this, but I think this gets used too much as a reason to oppose inclusion of particular quotes. My recollection is that the Giant has explicitly said that quotes about OOTS are fine for inclusion. My recollection is that he has also said that if every post he made about other topics were included, it would feel like being stalked and lessen his participation about other topics. I'm aware of one OOTS-related post he didn't want in the index, and he explicitly asked that it be excluded, explaining why.
I'm not aware that the Giant has asked us to limit which OOTS-related quotes are included here (with the one explicit exception noted above).
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2016-03-28, 12:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Seconded. Rich objected to someone bringing something he said about unrelated-to-OotS media, in the Other Media forum, to this thread. He also called the thread--in its "document everything Rich says about OotS with no hesitation" form--"incredibly useful," and had nothing negative to say about it until someone thought his comments on Avatar: The Last Airbender should be recorded here. He also specifically said: It is very unfortunate that so many people seem to have misparsed what he said as "record as little as you can bring yourselves to."
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2016-03-28, 12:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
“Evil is evil. Lesser, greater, middling, it's all the same. Proportions are negotiated, boundaries blurred. I'm not a pious hermit, I haven't done only good in my life. But if I'm to choose between one evil and another, then I prefer not to choose at all.”
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2016-03-28, 01:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Thanks for posting the quote and confirming my recollection, Kish. Indeed, that quote is even broader than I remember.
I can't recall an instance where it was used as the sole argument against inclusion of a specific quote. That certainly wasn't why I brought it up (hence my use of "a reason", not "the reason").
But I have seen it used to justify tilting the scale against inclusion, both when talking about specific quotes and when discussing the general philosophy or rules of the thread (and, in fact, was responding to exactly such a use). I think it's irrelevant when discussing specific quotes, and not particularly useful when discussing the broader issues, given the quote Kish posted. If we are discussing a quote in this forum, then I don't think the Giant's comments about not indexing everything should be a reason at all for exclusion. When discussing a quote outside the forum, the "stalking" consideration isn't relevant once it's established that the quote in question is about OOTS.
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2016-03-28, 02:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
This seems best - I was going to ask about a Video Game when I came to the site, and saw this and didn't ask the question. But it should be more of a single line than two separate posts.
Proposed for inclusion: The Giant's comments on why he won't include a random button.
This is a suggestion that has been made at least three times over the last few years.
1) http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...=random+button
2)http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...=random+button
3) http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...=random+button
The most recent one is today. I went to the index looking for the quote, but it doesn't seem to be there. Probably nobody thought it worth including before. But since this is a question that comes up occasionally, I think it is worth including.
Wow, this current page is the least thread-relevant in a long time
To get back in topic, let me suggest a new quote: Why some books make for a much bigger PDF file than others.Last edited by Markozeta; 2016-03-28 at 02:43 PM.
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2016-03-28, 03:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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2016-03-28, 03:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
You forgot bananas and plantains.
It was about posts on non-OotS topics in non-OotS sections of this board, actually. Anyway, I'm fairly sure Gwynfrid was contrasting what this thread and an actual feed of all the Giant's posts cwould contain.
I would indeed prefer if arguments against inclusion were made on their own merits.
...Hm. You know what? This is certainly a recurring thing, so what's everyone think about actually quoting those two posts, in the first post of the Index thread?FeytouchedBanana eldritch disciple avatar by...me!
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2016-03-28, 03:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I'm fine with it, but do we need both? The second one perfectly sums up the sentiment.
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2016-03-28, 03:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I'm not sure....On one hand, the second one does sum up the intent quite succinctly. On the other hand, the first post is the one that conveys the "stalking" feeling, which seems to be the memorable part; including it might do a better job clarifying the specific part that seems to be getting misremembered.
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2016-03-28, 03:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Agreed. The second is much more succinct, without losing much of the intended point. No need to fit both in.
Having said that, im not convinced that including them will actually stop the arguments, since most of them seem to be derived from the idea that we could potentially making Rich uncomfortable rather than what he has/has not actually asked us to do. The second one is definitely better than the first in that regard.
If the goal is to try and stave off arguments about Rich having asked us not to stalk him, I think the first quote contributes to that feeling more than takes away from it. The main point of the first one is "This makes me uncomfortable, please stop" rather than "I am perfectly fine as long as you stay in these boundaries."Last edited by Keltest; 2016-03-28 at 03:47 PM.
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2016-03-28, 04:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I think the operative parts that should be included are:
"If it’s not about OOTS and/or it’s not in the OOTS board, I'd ask that it not be in the index."
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"To be clear, if I post it in the OOTS forum, I am fine with it being indexed, regardless of how tangental the topic is. Whether or not it should be indexed is up to you, but you won't bother me by doing so."
I have no objection to inclusion of the rest of the first post if the second post is included.
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2016-03-28, 04:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Just thought of something: how feasible would it be to have a "most recently added quotes" section? That would draw people's attention to the latest information the thread has found and agreed to add.
It'd make it easier to find new information and give another reason for people to keep coming to the thread. That in turn would lead more people to participate, which would (long term) prevent the thread from stagnating or crumbling under its own weight.
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2016-03-28, 04:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
You mean...like the "Latest Additions" table in the first post, which is outside of any spoiler tags?
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2016-03-28, 05:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
The word "stalking" is certainly memorable, but it seems to be actively causing people to remember, not "Rich doesn't want non-OotS things he says in non-OotS places catalogued" but "Rich got really mad at the Index thread!"
Beyond that, I agree with Kalmegil. It's good to have the request that things posted elsewhere that aren't about OotS be recorded for the theoretical future in which people once again start thinking that everyone on this forum should know what Rich thinks of random television shows, and it's vital to have the indication that he doesn't object to anything he does post on this forum being recorded, for a hopeful chance of changing the present.Orth Plays: Currently Baldur's Gate II
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2016-03-29, 07:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
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2016-03-30, 02:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
OK, looks that first one is going to get it.
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High resolution raster artwork, mostly.#1029 03/22/2016 Tentative, appears will be included without vote.
Not seeing a whole lot of movement on Ron Miel's proposal of why there's no random button so far.
Do you think the presence of the "Latest Additions" table is clear enough, though? If you think it'd be helpful for it to be more obvious in some fashion, we could certainly consider making it more obvious.Last edited by Jasdoif; 2016-03-30 at 02:27 PM.
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
And the proposals for deletion?
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2016-03-30, 02:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I'm not sure what service this thread provides better, indexing the Giant's comments or teaching people new things about the forum.
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Seconded, the "why no random button" thing should be included.
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2016-03-30, 04:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
If several people have asked about it over the years, it should be included, IMO. And I've seen several people ask about a random button over the years, so I'm all for including the quote about it. (Heck, it's not even the first time I've seen The Giant respond to a question about a random button, although I guess the previous answer(s) didn't get indexed.)
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