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  6 0 Most of the smartypants who frequent QL like to provide answers, not questions. There are some exceptions, of course, but a glimpse at the "greatest contributors" list shows significantly more answers than questions across the board. Throw in the fact that anyone who asks questions perceived as idiotic or preachy gets pilloried, and it's understandable that there aren't too many. I don't think it's necessarily bad. I'd rather have quality than quantity, and I have learned quite a bit on here as it is, particularly regarding food and local interest topics. It would be cool to see more intelligent and random opinion-type questions. Those are interesting because there is no right answer. Mahtli69 answered in Questionland FAQs over 2 years ago | Report 6 comments by Kip Waddle, Mahtli69, and Kip Waddle… 0 0 Asking questions can be dangerous. Yesterday, someone added a thumbs-down to all 39 of my questions. Not sure who I pissed off but, it doesn't encourage asking new ones. Kip Waddle commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 A quick review of your recent QL activity leads me to believe that your Jesus boner light switch picture is the culprit. Some people have no sense of humor. Fnarf has a stalker too. In some sense, I suppose it's a form of flattery. Mahtli69 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Oops. I just couldn't resist. Better to be punished for quasi blasphemy than a food recommendation. The interesting thing is, the switch plate is quite old and any indecency is purely in the eye of the beholder. Kip Waddle commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 I once got 14 thumbs down in an hour for a four-month-old question. Assuming it was one person. Craziness... NGC1275 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 I too would rather have quality than quantity. Plus, I think the popularity contest aspect of this should be kept at an arm's length. I mean, yeah, Cato has earned every one of his down votes, but freikja, Fnarf and elenchos just seem to have attracted haters. The voting doesn't say anything consistent, so it shouldn't really affect anyone's attitude toward posting, in my opinion. Lee commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 "freikja, Fnarf and elenchos just seem to have attracted haters." Don't forget Miss Aislinn. Jonothan (NGC) got those 14 downvotes on a question l repeated because l failed to research well enough - l still wonder why l didn't get them, instead of him. l third the quality over quantity thing. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  8 2 Questionland had panache? Brio I can see, but panache? Geni answered in Questionland FAQs over 2 years ago | Report 1 comment by NGC1275… 0 0 thumbs up for making me laugh NGC1275 commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  3 0 l definitely don't see the meeting in person being an issue, certainly not for me. Then again, l can see how it could be for some, but l would guess that most of us who have chosen to meet in person have done so because we aren't pretending to be someone we aren't - or at least, have nothing to hide. l don't think that questions involving couples and threesomes were so numerous that that was all QL had going for it; otherwise, it'd be a cesspool of horny pervs, and we'd lack the many, many intelligent and interesting questions l've seen around here over the months. l certainly don't think we're out of questions; l come up with questions every day, make a mental note, and then immediately forget them when l get to work. l have questions l've been meaning to ask for months, l just forget to. l think it's an ebb and flow, like any other board. People drift off for a while, get jobs, have kids, get busy, start relationships, and just aren't online as much. Not gone entirely, just not around as much. lt's the way of life. Though l daresay the rampant downvoting doesn't exactly encourage newbies to stick around. freikja answered in Questionland FAQs over 2 years ago | Report 12 comments by NGC1275, NGC1275, and Kip Waddle… 0 0 Actually I was just looking at that the other day and you got nailed with ten downvotes. NGC1275 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Oops, responded to the wrong answer. Where did you mention the 2012 thing? NGC1275 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 I have been completely honest here to the point of some embarrassment at things I have shared. I think accusing people of dishonesty because they did not attend your party is unfair and petty. Kip Waddle commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Huh???? l wasn't accusing anyone of anything, Kip. l was simply saying that l can assume that some here -and l wasn't speaking about you- may feel like they're afraid to be more open if they've met everyone in person. Jonothan (NGC) pointed that out as a possibility himself, which was what l was referring to. lt's also why l clarified my statement with "or at least, don't have anything to hide". For some, the internet is an outlet to say things they either aren't allowed, or don't allow themselves to say out in the real world. lt's a good place to hide, and sometimes, that's not necessarily a bad thing. All l was saying is that l doubt someone who uses the internet as an anonymous escape isn't likely to show up to a gathering where they will no longer be anonymous. lt was also in reference to another thread discussing sockpuppets. l don't know why you assume l was accusing anyone of being dishonest just because they didn't show up, but that was certainly not my intended meaning. You and l have gotten along quite well of late, so l hope that you know that if l come off sounding a certain way, there's a possibility that's not what l meant, and you can feel comfortable asking me to clarify. l will do so to the best of my ability. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Also, it was not "my party". Although l chose to organize it, l did so because l wanted to meet all the people l interacted with on here - including you. l like connection, and l like people. The implication that there was some popularity contest -or that that was its intent- is both hurtful and insulting. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Jonothan - can't remember where l mentioned it. But the ten downvotes doesn't surprise me either. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 That is precisely why I made the comment. I wanted to give you a chance to clarify a statement that could be interpreted by those (me) who didn't go. Read your answer again and see if you can see how I interpreted it. I am shy and better able to give 100% of my self anonymously. I still don't picture myself as having something to hide but the thing I have to hide is me. You are right but it is hard to hear that way. Kip Waddle commented over 2 years ago | Report 1 0 Thank you for organizing the get togethers. It is murder on the self esteem to not be able to go. Your language was harsh and struck a nerve. Your only sin here is bluntness, which is a good thing. sorry. Kip Waddle commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 l can see how you interpreted it, honestly, l can. However, l was replying to Jonothan's reference to it, which suggests that maybe meeting in person would now reduce the number of things we share with or ask of each other, now that we have met. lt was not a personal statement. l understand some are shy, and as you confirm, are more comfortable being anonymous. l was referring only to those of us who are social creatures both on and offline. l didn't mean to offend you. lt seems we prove each other's points here, so thank you for sharing, and for making me aware of how l might have come off. l might not have realized it otherwise. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 l really do wish we could have the opportunity to meet sometime. Are we destined to never meet, then? How bout a one-on-one beer sometime? l'm sorry; l realize that while blunt is very much a part of my persona, it can very well strike a nerve, and l don't mean to hurt or offend. l'm working on that balance, but sometimes, l fail in that effort. Thank you for being gracious. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 I might make it to the next event. I do want too. If I can work up the nerve. Kip Waddle commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 You should! Just bring cookies to bribe us with and you'll be fine. Actually, it might be a potluck, so bring cookies anyway. They're a good time, don't worry, and it'd be lovely to meet you. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  5 2 I unfortunately discovered that I only have a finite supply of panache, and it's all gone now. Fnarf answered in Questionland FAQs over 2 years ago | Report 3 comments by freikja, Fnarf, and freikja… 0 0 Oh, l somehow doubt that. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report 1 0 No, really; just yesterday I was looking for my panache, and I reached in where I usually keep it, and -- wait, this isn't panache; this is....POOP! What the hell? I thought I had a thing going on. Fnarf commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 l think there's some elaborate prank underway. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 For me, it used to be more fun...until everyone killed the questions bubbling inside of me, because they hated everything I asked so much. I get enough haters from youtube. I don't really need more, even though I do ask questions now and then. It just kills the fun when people are assholes. P.S. Dear assholes, congratulations, you win! Kristin Bell answered in Questionland FAQs over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by NGC1275 and Rev.Enant… 0 0 ... there *is* some rampant thumbs-downing going on these days. Someone just had one thumbs down added to every single one of their posts the other day. And a few weeks ago some crazy motherfucker gave me FOURTEEN thumbs down on a question that was like three months old. Craziness. NGC1275 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Dear assholes - PSYCH. I don't think you actually won. Ha HA. Qland is stronger than ever. (stumbled upon this thread: I'm fascinated) Rev.Enant commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 saying that all the worthwhile questions have been asked is like saying all the greatest pieces of music have already been written. there is no limit to the combinations of words that can be produced with question marks at the end. new generations of people will come in and give questionland a kick in the pants and then it will cool off again. this cycle will continue until nobody gives a shit about anything anymore. Ummm answered in Questionland FAQs over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  4 4 I only live in seattle during the summer and the stranger isn't very interesting unless you are actually here so, this is likely my last post. Yes. There are only so many question left to ask. Also the current trend to take it over and use it as a soapbox has made the place nearly as unpleasant as the slog comments. Somehow the natural trend is towards angry and disrespectful. You may well be onto something with the idea of familiarity being an additional problem. I would add to that the tendency of people to be hyper critical (myself included) Even the annoying rabble-rousers are lacking spunk. I miss fragica and lee getting in fights with people. It may have annoyed me at the time but I miss it now. The new questions have petered out as well. RM, Kristian, Kip, Luke, cagey, captan america, all provided a steady stream of questions. At this point, cato is the only interesting thing left and he is just a punk. It seems like QL has run its course Debbie from Idaho answered in Questionland FAQs over 2 years ago | Report 10 comments by kitschnsync, Debbie from Idaho, and kitschnsync… 0 0 I'm not sure it is possible to run out of questions. That's like saying there is nothing left to invent. kitschnsync commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 You are a bright spot here but, there are only so many types of food and areas of town to prefer them in. I am glad to see you asking questions again. maybe there is hope after all. Debbie from Idaho commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 The questions have kind of lagged lately. I've got more on tap! kitschnsync commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 That is good news. I will check in occasionally from Maui and keep you to your word. Debbie from Idaho commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 good, you and RM are keeping us going! NGC1275 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Thanks for calling me a punk and glad you are only here in the summer. I've avoided calling you names so I suppose we know what sort of a "christian" you are. Cato the Younger Younger commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 If two people are stalking each other, is it still considered stalking? Mahtli69 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Poor cato. Typical bully. Good at insulting people but cries like a baby if someone calls him a name. Must be tough being called out by an old widow. I think god will forgive me for calling him a punk. Debbie from Idaho commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Aww, I miss you too. Lee commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Fragica? Hilarious. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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