There have been some really great threads lately...

[SCFinFan]

The quality of the discourse on this board has always impressed me. Lately there have been some mind-bogglingly good threads. Some bad apples too, but that's fine.

Anyway, let's start another good thread. Why do y'all think that the discussion on this site is so good (if you think that)?

I look forward to your responses.

[StL FinFan]

Because most of us are reasonably intelligent people who can discuss differences without resorting to name calling or personal attacks.

[Guru-In-Vegas]

We have a collection of different beliefs and they are all welcome.  Its crappy to have everyone parrot the same things and blindly agree so the quality of discussions is high.

[Brian Fein]

I actually have been pining to come up with interesting topics because I have found the recent topic selection to be boring and uninteresting.  No offense to those of you who start the topics, or to you, SC, for thinking they're good, but I thought Dave's "My car got broken into" thread was cool and the "who wants to be a father" thread was mildly entertaining for a minute.

I like the ones where people link to funny videos

[SCFinFan]

I actually have been pining to come up with interesting topics because I have found the recent topic selection to be boring and uninteresting.  No offense to those of you who start the topics, or to you, SC, for thinking they're good, but I thought Dave's "My car got broken into" thread was cool and the "who wants to be a father" thread was mildly entertaining for a minute.

I like the ones where people link to funny videos

No offense taken.

Here's something for ya.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hkqqMPPg2VI

[Dave Gray]

I think it's because it's the same group of people returning over and over.  If all of you were complete strangers, you'd probably have a lot more flaming and close-mindedness.  As is, it seems that people are actually discussing.  I think this stems from knowing that you're part of a community.

[Sunstroke]

I enjoy most of the sports-related topics that touch on aspects of the athlete's life outside of sports. I feel this helps a lot of us identify with the player, as anyone who can have these problems has to be real, and not so much larger-than-life.

I'm not so big on the religious topics... I've tried to get more involved in them, but tend to just get aggravated and walk away.

Pop culture threads...I can take 'em or leave 'em. I don't do Idol, so can't get into those threads too much. The Jericho thread died the same unnoticed death as the show itself did...

Overall, I agree...there are some good discussions on these boards. It's why I keep coming back.

I actually have been pining to come up with interesting topics

I try to picture you pining, but I always end up laughing hysterically from the effort.

Its crappy to have everyone parrot the same things and blindly agree so the quality of discussions is high.

Even with my eyes closed, I agree completely with everything you say here...

Because most of us are reasonably intelligent people who can discuss differences without resorting to name calling or personal attacks.

you...you...poop-head!!

[Guru-In-Vegas]

I enjoy most of the sports-related topics that touch on aspects of the athlete's life outside of sports. I feel this helps a lot of us identify with the player, as anyone who can have these problems has to be real, and not so much larger-than-life.

I'm not so big on the religious topics... I've tried to get more involved in them, but tend to just get aggravated and walk away.

Pop culture threads...I can take 'em or leave 'em. I don't do Idol, so can't get into those threads too much. The Jericho thread died the same unnoticed death as the show itself did...

Overall, I agree...there are some good discussions on these boards. It's why I keep coming back.


I try to picture you pining, but I always end up laughing hysterically from the effort.

Even with my eyes closed, I agree completely with everything you say here...

you...you...poop-head!!

EXCELLENT POST TOMMY STROKE...couldn't agree with you more!!!!!