Journal Ethelred Unraed's Journal: Meta-JE 40

Journal by Ethelred Unraed on Thursday October 02, 2003 @06:09PM

Interesting observation. Expounding upon observation. Complaint about phenomenon.

Pithy, interesting comment.

Tangential remark, punctuated with witticism. Attempt to veer back to topic. Appeal to senses.

Closure. Conclusion.

One-liner.

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Meta-Comment (Score:1)

by johndiii ( 229824 ) * writes:

Witticism on the theme of the parent JE. Segue to obscure Monty Python reference.

Superficial examination of the parent topic. Tangential personal opinion.

Closing "if we all did this, Slashdot would be much better off".
- Python Sketch Reference (Score:2)
  
  by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
  
  Segue to obscure Monty Python reference.
  Continuation of same Monty Python reference, slightly misquoted.
  Self-superior remark about RMS. Elliptical implication of involvement of Microsoft, the Freemasons, the Republican Party and Illuminati.
  - Re:Python Sketch Reference (Score:1)
    
    by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:
    
    Disparing remark about conspiracy theorists.
    
    Humour to lighten the blow.
    
    Interesting tangential fact to try and change topics.
  - Re:Python Sketch Reference (Score:2)
    
    by RevMike ( 632002 ) writes:
    
    Correct the misquoted Monty Python reference.
    Counter RMS remark with ESR remark.
smart-assed reply (Score:1)

by Red Warrior ( 637634 ) writes:

more inciteful than insightful.
- Meta-flame (Score:2)
  
  by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
  
  Use of acronym "RTFA". Misquote from article. Ad hominem attack on poster, incorrectly paraphrased quote from article. Smarmy threat of adding to Foe list. Snide remark about sig.
  - Meta-KARMA WHORE ALERT (Score:1)
    
    by Red Warrior ( 637634 ) writes:
    
    whine that poster got modded +5 without saying anything worthwhile.
    
    Complain about the IQ of moderators.
    
    [yes, I just visited the front page..]
    - Re:Meta-KARMA WHORE ALERT (Score:1)
      
      by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:
      
      Post about Mods using drugs and their failing intelligence level.
      
      Making sure to check the "Post Anonymously" box.
    - Re:Meta-KARMA WHORE ALERT (Score:1)
      
      by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:
      
      Post about how new and un-used to slashdot the complaining parent poster must be.
      
      Again, making sure to check the "Post Anonymously" box.
  - Re:Meta-flame (Score:2)
    
    by RevMike ( 632002 ) writes:
    
    Wise-ass comment, tangential to the entire thread at best, just plain silly at worst.
    - Meta-MOD PARENT UP (Score:2)
      
      by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
      
      Vacuous exhortation for moderators to mod parent up because of humorous content.
      - Meta-MOD-destroyer (Score:1)
        
        by GQuon ( 643387 ) writes:
        
        Assertion that parent is offtopic.
        
        Anullment of "Offtopic" moderation given to parent, because the moderator posted to same discussion.
        
        Moderation of this post as "Offtopic".
- Meta-agree/Meta-Flame Feed (Score:1)
  
  by buffer-overflowed ( 588867 ) writes:
  
  Agree with meta-smart-assed reply, add further inciteful commentary, take poster out of context. Spin into attack on some unpopular for slashdot political group or operating system.
Re: (Score:2)

by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) writes:

Comment removed based on user account deletion
- Meta-GFAA (Score:2)
  
  by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
  
  Reminder that parent is not worthy of fictitious grouping of trolls. Insinuation of maternal inferiority. Remark about maternal nocturnal militaristic footwear.
  Omission of clicking "Anonymous" checkbox.
  - Re: (Score:2)
    
    by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) writes:
    
    Comment removed based on user account deletion
    - Re:Meta-GFAA (Score:2)
      
      by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
      
      Comparison of self with product of Hevea Brasiliensis [irrdb.com]. Comparison of parent with common household adhesive [elmers.com]. Remark about rebounding of verbiage due to preceeding comparisons.
      Implication that parent is a vessel of bovine output.
      - Re: (Score:2)
        
        by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) writes:
        
        Comment removed based on user account deletion
- Re:Search for Dupe (Score:1)
  
  by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:
  
  Disparing post about editors in agreement with parent post.
  
  Slight editorial about the stupidity of the lameness filter and the 2 minutes between posts rule.
  - Re:Search for Dupe (Score:1)
    
    by michael ( 4716 ) * writes:
    
    Sarcastic editorial response.
    - Re:Search for Dupe (Score:1)
      
      by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:
      
      Pedantic analytical breakdown of sarcastic editorial response, including grammatical and/or spelling critiques (containing spelling errors themsleves).
      
      Vague reference to past situation, ending with bitter question.
      
      Reference to original topic, reference to other posters.
      
      Random aside containing wild brainstorming which reeks of implausibility.
      - Meta-Katz (Score:2)
        
        by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
        
        Invitation to do own Slashdot. Gratuitous mention of kuro5hin.org. Disparaging remark about JonKatz.
    - Re:Search for Dupe (Score:2)
      
      by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
      
      Click on "Anonymous" box. Patronizing remark about poor 'grammer' and 'speling'. Numeric comparison of intelligence quotient of editors to room temperature in Alaskan igloos. Implication of self's ability to do better Slashdot than Slashdot, unwillingness to actually do so.
  - Meta-Complaint about M2 (Score:2)
    
    by GQuon ( 643387 ) writes:
    
    Hissy fit about under-/over-rated exploit.
    
    Put-down of slashcode developers, with obscure Norse mythology reference, and even more obscure 80's pr0n reference.
    
    Pro-GNU statement in attempt to offset damage to karma.
Meta-Whore (Score:2)

by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:

Here's the text of the article, in case it gets slashdotted.

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Interesting observation. Expounding upon observation. Complaint about phenomenon.

Pithy, interesting comment.

Tangential remark, punctuated with witticism. Attempt to veer back to topic. Appeal to senses.

Closure. Conclusion.

One-liner.
- Re: (Score:2)
  
  by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) writes:
  
  Comment removed based on user account deletion
  - Re:Meta-Whore (Score:2)
    
    by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
    
    Inadvertently double-click "Post Anonymously". Apparent link to NYT-registered article [goatse.cx] which actually leads to image of enlarged orifice on website named for procreation of barnyard animal.
    - META-MOD POST DOWN (Score:1)
      
      by buffer-overflowed ( 588867 ) writes:
      
      Click post Anonymously.
      
      Various exhortations to moderators to mod parent down as a troll.
- Re:Meta-Whore (Score:1)
  
  by buffer-overflowed ( 588867 ) writes:
  
  Click post anonymously.
  
  Correct above poster. Occuse meta-whore of being a troll. Question how taco-snotting has anything to do with topic. Post link to mirror [teamironchef.tk] that is actually a man with his asshole spread wide.
Blame it on Bush (Score:2)

by RevMike ( 632002 ) writes:

Blame it on Bush, even if issue cropped up prior to his presidency. Refer to the President as a Fucktard. Include reference to Dean in my sig.
- Re:Blame it on Bush (Score:1)
  
  by Red Warrior ( 637634 ) writes:
  
  Me Too post, pointing out that everything Bush did good is the result of Clinton and that everything Bush did bad is his own damn fault.
  Repeat AWOL urban legend.
  Claim that mainstream media is controlled by VRWC media whores.
  - Meta-Pro-Bush Reply (Score:1)
    
    by buffer-overflowed ( 588867 ) writes:
    
    Inflammatory response correcting meta-bush blamers on their errors.
    
    Point out AWOL urban legend.
    Claim that media is controlled by liberals.
    
    Segue into unnecessary rant on liberals.
    - Meta-Troll (Score:2)
      
      by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
      
      Comparison of parent's cranial matter with equine excrement. Suggestion of sexual intercourse with self and with equestrian transportation.
      Contrite statement that $PARTY and ${PARTY} are both equally incompetent.
*BSD is dying (Score:2)

by RevMike ( 632002 ) writes:

Fact: *BSD is dying
It is common knowledge that *BSD is dying. Everyone is keenly aware that ever hapless *BSD is mired in an irrecoverable and mortifying tangle of fatal trouble. It is perhaps anybody's guess as to which *BSD is the worst off of an admittedly suffering *BSD community. The numbers continue to decline for *BSD but FreeBSD may be hurting the most. Look at the numbers. The loss of user base for FreeBSD continues in a head spinning downward spiral.
OpenBSD leader Theo states that there are 7
- Meta-Trollbait (Score:2)
  
  by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
  
  Rabid open source BSD license zealot response. Claim of disinterest in overall number of BSD users. Self-satisfaction with BSD, attempt at "can't we all get along" remark in favor of people using their own favorite system and being left alone. Ad hominem attack on Windows users.
Ubiquitous "AYB" reference... (Score:2)

by Interrobang ( 245315 ) writes:

Followed by seventeen anonymous posts listing the virtues of:
Natalie Portman
hot grits
the goat guy
Lord of the Rings
Linux
the latest Microsoft FUD, OT of course
rabid Libertarianism and how it tangentially applies to the topic at hand
unlikely sexual scenaria reposted at length: straight, gay, and lesbian, involving a combination of Anonymous Coward, CowboyNeal, some anonymous bimbo, Natalie Portman, the goat guy, and any other of the usual suspects
a moderately socialist post from me, inciti
- Meta-Correction (Score:2)
  
  by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) writes:
  
  Self-important and pompous correction of 'grammer' and 'speling'.
  - Meta-Correction-Correction (Score:1)
    
    by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:
    
    Cite problems in parent post. Post corrections. Question parent posters intelligence.
Meta-Offtopic Post (Score:1)

by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:

Reference to completely different situation.

Explanation of reasons for post.

Passibly (pausibly?) witty phrase.

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... though his invention worked superbly -- his theory was a crock of sewage from beginning to end. -- Vernor Vinge, "The Peace War"

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