The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 When any large gathering of individuals with similiar interests gets to talking, there are bound to be arguments. The IWC is one of those such gatherings. Thousands of people who were never and probably never are going to be part of the wrestling business, yet think they know exactly what needs to be done to fix it. Now, I won't count myself out on this because I am one of those such people, and I'm not even saying that it's a bad thing, but there are those that do have a certain intelligence and a mind for what they see on TV and what they believe through the dirtsheets and think that they can do it better. When I look at the product, I usually don't think of what is happening backstage. I try to look at the on-screen product and try to think of ways of improving it. I may be way off myself, but as with the addage Piss just brought up on AIM... those who yell the loudest are usually the ones who shouldn't be yelling at all. Luckily, on TSM, the posters that choose the analytical approach seem to have the mind for it. People such as RRR, for example. He can break things down and figure out ways of making things better. Sometimes he does this for comedic purposes, but sometimes it is a genuine understanding that comes out in what he posts, showing that he does not need to rely on cheap gags, one-liners, and other such tomfoolery to keep his name known around the board. I am not here to discredit the posters who rely on comedy, but if EVERY poster around was nothing but a joke machine 24/7, we wouldn't have a board anymore...or at least not a respectable one. As Piss stated above, there are some great posters lurking through the WWE Folder, but since they use a methodical approach with their intelligence, it is usually overshadowed when the comedy comes out, because the comedic aspect of the board is "louder" than the intelligent, analytical aspect. It's kind of like what Wolf Blitzer said about the CIA.... "You never hear about the successes, only the failures." The mods here are basically the complaint department of the entire board, and so all they hear about are the "failures" because for 1) there is no reason to tout a successful thread and 2) the successes are what the mods and the rest of the board wants. Sadly, not every thread can be a winner, and disputes pop up all the time because that is the kind of group we are. I have no real problem with the group we are, it's a healthy environment most of the time, but when those few select individuals choose to really "speak the loudest" and drown out what good is done, then and only then do problems arise. EDIT: Geez I hate when I go all "journal entry" like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loss Report post Posted September 27, 2004 I prefer Lance Storm to Evad Sullivan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loss Report post Posted September 27, 2004 I actually don't think Coffey is What A TSM Poster Should Be. I'd probably give that distinction to Rudo if I'm being honest. And yes, Rudo makes a lot of jokes, but he remembers to (a) be funny when making said jokes and (b) balance it out with good discussion posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 When I look at the product, I usually don't think of what is happening backstage. I always do. But that's not because I'm Mr. Smark, that's because everything I see on that show makes me wonder "Why the fuck are they doing this?" I think the WWE looks down on their fans and in particular hates the internet fan. I see no reason to (a)Give them the benefit of the doubt, or (b)Make any effort to be positive. Which is not to say "never be positive", but in terms of having to force yourself to look on the bright side, I don't think they deserve that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Okay, you make a point, I do have moments where I wonder "why the fuck are they doing this?" But i'm not one to simply ask the question because when i do, more questions come through my head and I have to answer those, which brings more and more questions. If you ask: What is wrong with the product? The questions that immediately come to mind are: What were the bookers thinking? Why did Vince approve this? Where are (insert wrestler) and why haven't they been around lately? That last question brings forth a whole new question: Why can't people who are paid thousands of dollars a year to write storylines for the wrestlers able to do it when it seems they need to? Sure, there is only 3 hours of true TV time every week to do new things for each brand, but if they cut the "recap" stuff out of HeAT and Velocity, they could use it to produce actual angles. Sure, Raw and SD are the two big shows, but you can't look at Raw and SD as HHH and Kurt Angle and then look at Velocity and HeAT as Stevie Richards and the Bashams. Velocity and Heat will never get anyone over unless they let it, and right now they don't want to let it because they "don't want the spotlight taken away from the top". Well my question to them, as it's always has been... Why take the spotlight away from the top when you can just make the spotlight bigger and brighter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Hey guys, let's keep it on topic. We're supposed to be discussing graphics and testing grounds here. So here's a picture of Bikini Atoll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Here's my testing ground Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Dammit Steve! That was four weeks' worth of exploding turnbuckles for Kane and you blew it all in one night?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 I hate the LAW. I am listening to it right now; they're testing my patience. God this sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Dammit Steve! That was four weeks' worth of exploding turnbuckles for Kane and you blew it all in one night?!? Uh oh, Spaghetti-O's... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Dammit Steve! That was four weeks' worth of exploding turnbuckles for Kane and you blew it all in one night?!? Uh oh, Spaghetti-O's... That would be entertaining though, Kane goes to do the flaming ringposts and the whole ring combusts, leaving nothing. "That's it for us tonight, folks! Thanks for inviting us into your home!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 "IT'S NOT MY FAULT!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 You people are making a mockery of everything I stand for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 "THEY TOLD ME TO PRESS THE PYRO BUTTON AND I DID!" (long stare) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Gene Snitsky: The Abortional Benoit Strikes Again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Australian Pride 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Man, I SO wish there was a designated GTG mod who could suspend you all for making a mockery of this esteemed folder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Menawhile, back at the ranchRaw interview set, Todd Grisham: "Edge, what are you going to do to Chris Jericho?" Edge: "Well, I'm going to-- (Jericho tackles him from behind and throws him onto the concrete) Edge: "AHHHHH! You broke my back!" Jericho: "There were supposed to be clangy pipes to break your fall!" Edge: "Well they're not here right now, are they, bastard!" Jericho: "Hey Stevie, who stole the clangy pipes!" Richards: "Gene needed them." Jericho: "SNITSKY! You just broke Edge's back and he's out for another year!" Gene: "HEY! IT'S NOT MY FAULT! I THOUGHT THOSE PIPES WERE FREE TO TAKE! I WANTED TO BUILD A PLAYHOUSE FOR MY BOY, TUCKER!" (long stare) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Pft. Bring The Content, I say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Tucker Snitsky: The Abortional Son of Benoit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 I hate the LAW. I am listening to it right now; they're testing my patience. God this sucks. I gave up on it. You can only take so much Paul Heyman cock-sucking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Hey! It's not my fault butterflies don't have as strong of skeletons as I thought they did! (long stare but not quite as long. Tucker doesn't have that kind of attention span.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Same facial expression and everything. Poor kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2004 I gave up on it. You can only take so much Paul Heyman cock-sucking. Oh, I gave up on it too. This is probably the 2nd show I've listened to in the past 6 months. They are so far behind the times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
