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03-04-2009 9:27am#1I was just reading that thread "Galway single women and dating." I know there's lots of serious views expressed in it, but it's really funny in my opinion
It struck me that there are actually lots of funny posts, even though I predominantly read the Galway City threads. Ok, that's no surprise I suppose but does anyone else think it would be a great idea to vote on the funniest threads on Boards and then publish them in a book/booklet?
Bear in mind that I don't know anything about publishing etc. and of course this is up to the site owners, but perhaps it could be something similar to the photography book that was brought out, and affiliated to a charity maybe?
This is just a suggestion but personally, I think it would be cool
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I know the lads over at Blather have produced a book of articles from Blather.net and it worked out very well. Threads are a different story though and alot of whats funny comes from the personality behind the post.
I agree. While its very funny on boards, it may lose its context or appeal in a book, especially to those not familiar with boards. E.g. On boards, if Snyper makes a comment or a comment is made about Snyper and the running joke, often its hilarious. however publish that in a book, its not funny anymore, in fact it risks being interpreted as offensive and inappropriate by those unfamiliar.
The book then runs the risk of just becoming another "Overheard in Dublin" format, filled with brief funny stories or one liners.
of course I have been wrong in the past!
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Well it'd need good editing to make sure that those unfamiliar with Boards could understand the jokes. But there's lots of threads that are universally funny. The "cats are people" thread in particular was a work of genius. Add in bits of trivia about the history of Boards, a couple of crosswords and foldout pin-up of Cult and you've got a best seller!I agree. While its very funny on boards, it may lose its context or appeal in a book, especially to those not familiar with boards. E.g. On boards, if Snyper makes a comment or a comment is made about Snyper and the running joke, often its hilarious. however publish that in a book, its not funny anymore, in fact it risks being interpreted as offensive and inappropriate by those unfamiliar.
The book then runs the risk of just becoming another "Overheard in Dublin" format, filled with brief funny stories or one liners.
of course I have been wrong in the past!
Actually, if it gets a quick go ahead, then it could be something to have done for next Santa's Strike Force drive.0 -
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AlmightyCushion wrote: »That thread some spammer started in the games forum was funny, I'll see if I can find a link. Bigtommybomb's modship thread and girl faints on dart thread were awesome. I don't think a book would work very well though.
Edit: Found that scammer thread on games forum.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055496426
That thread was brilliant was like a group improv 419 thread 0 -
you can see all threads in a printable version
http://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/printthread.php?t=2055529089
If you really find it funny print a few off.
But the thing is , humour changes , what maybe hilarious now may not be in a few months .
And with discussion boards views humour and novelty wears off.
But it would be nice that if in biki there could be a place to store classic/funny threads instead of just conversation or two or three quotes .
Anybody can make a page on the biki,and anyone can add to it,so maybe start a page,add some links,and people might follow 0 -
Will you give me a little help , I tried before but I am deficient of necessary brain cells.Anybody can make a page on the biki,and anyone can add to it,so maybe start a page,add some links,and people might follow
And from what I saw nerin has done a lot on biki but he is only one person.
I'll try put a good few links tomorrow if I figure out how to do the page.
I know that's the topic of tis thread was for a book of some sorts but , It would not be worth the amount of money it would take to publish and print.0 -
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Will you give me a little help , I tried before but I am deficient of necessary brain cells.
And from what I saw nerin has done a lot on biki but he is only one person.
I'll try put a good few links tomorrow if I figure out how to do the page.
I know that's the topic of tis thread was for a book of some sorts but , It would not be worth the amount of money it would take to publish and print.
You can has help 0 -
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AlmightyCushion wrote: »Edit: Found that scammer thread on games forum.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055496426
That was a fun night on here alright 0 -
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AlmightyCushion wrote: »That thread some spammer started in the games forum was funny, I'll see if I can find a link. Bigtommybomb's modship thread and girl faints on dart thread were awesome. I don't think a book would work very well though.
Edit: Found that scammer thread on games forum.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055496426
There is nothing funny in that thread?
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