Joey Russ 7,267 Posted June 20, 2018 You know, had Bain not been in his final moments when his thread was made, I wouldn’t be against it as he definitely would’ve gotten a lot of interesting conversations about him. The likes of Cappotelli or Joey Feek (for example) don’t really deserve their own thread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,237 Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Sir Creep said: 1. Are they ill (and I mean ILL not hangnail rushed to hospital for heat exhaustion, I mean ill having something called a 'di-ag-no-sis'. In fact let's use that as a rule. The person needs a diagnosis of either an inoperable, incurable, or terminal illness. Anything less isn't ill enough for a thread. Obviously heart attacks strokes etc, if BAD (not Kevin Smith e.g.), can be substituted. Really Fn old may take the place of illness, but let's say at least 95 for that to kick in. I agree with most of your points, SC, except your point 1 quoted above. If a person is interesting enough and regularly newsworthy, then I think they may be worth discussing without ticking your illness box. Some people have lifestyles or family history that puts them at risk of premature death. And people often die unexpectedly for all sorts of reasons, not least because they have kept their diagnosis confidential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Toast said: You mean you missed it? Someone did indeed start such a thread, but it was swiftly merged into the First Ladies thread. LOL oh that's right. SMH. Sorry state of affairs around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Joey Russ said: You know, had Bain not been in his final moments when his thread was made, I wouldn’t be against it as he definitely would’ve gotten a lot of interesting conversations about him. The likes of Cappotelli or Joey Feek (for example) don’t really deserve their own thread... I think you could argue Feek didn't deserve one. Cappotelli is Feek Light. Feek was nominated for a Grammy at the time of her death though, so I guess currently relevant. But I'm ok saying she didn't deserve a thread. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 20, 2018 Nominated for a Grammy means no thread. Nominated for a Gammy, probable thread. Dems the rulz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted June 20, 2018 It would also be really good if threads were started for people that most of us have actually heard of. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: It would also be really good if threads were started for people that most of us have actually heard of. Most threads started are for people we've actually heard of. It's just your so old and out of touch you haven't heard of them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Deathray said: Most threads started are for people we've actually heard of. It's just your so old and out of touch you haven't heard of them... Come on, we are getting close to a deathsperm meltdown and a ban. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: Come on, we are getting close to a deathsperm meltdown and a ban. That's nowhere near a deathsperm melt down and is no worse than what the likes of charon and yourself post regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted June 20, 2018 I really hope it's true. I've a bet on.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Boudicca said: I really hope it's true. I've a bet on.. You aren't winning any money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Deathray said: You aren't winning any money. .........and you aren't getting laid. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: .........and you aren't getting laid. Not tonight I'm not, you have to have a break once in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted June 20, 2018 I know. You are being really reasonable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted June 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, Deathray said: Not tonight I'm not, you have to have a break once in a while. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: It's rather sad that you took time out of your obviously monotonous and boring life to add text to that photograph... Anyway, too much risk of scraping a ballsack on that necklace... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, Deathray said: It's rather sad that you took time out of your obviously monotonous and boring life to add text to that photograph... Anyway, too much risk of scraping a ballsack on that necklace... Its 'pearl' so yours anyways..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,686 Posted June 20, 2018 7 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: Personal rules: 1) Are they someone who will attract any interesting discussion? Cliff Richard probably isn't going to drop dead any time soon, but there's always lots of rumour and innuendo about him 2) Are they actually famous? Threads for the second bass player from The Bluetones probably aren't valuable 3) Are they in the public eye? Threads about hermits won't work, which is why I wouldn't start a, say, Bobbie Gentry thread. However, Jenny Ditski got a thread from me because she was very vocal on Twitter during her final months. 4) Are you post-whoring? Please don't. FUCK SAKE!! LOADS of intelligence unleashed in that post and you destroy it with carelessness The Bluetones have only ever had ONE bass player, the man's also a noted illustrator with his own Wiki page and a passable chance of a q/o. Expect contact from the lawyers of Scott Morris any day soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted June 20, 2018 I've got no problem with any new threads at all, providing they aren't duplicates - for example I think Gerry Adams had at least three at some point before I merged them all. I suppose graphic porn, gore or absolutely anything by Zorders remains completely off limits, but otherwise members should just do what they feel they have to do. If the thread isn't popular it will fade into obscurity, possibly after Sir Creep has hurled some abuse at the OP, and if the thread is good it will provoke discussion, which is always a good thing. I do have sympathy for everybody's different views on this, but it is impossible to please everyone and I happen to think the completely slack style of moderating here on Deathlist is one of the things that makes this forum a bit special. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted June 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: FUCK SAKE!! LOADS of intelligence unleashed in that post and you destroy it with carelessness The Bluetones have only ever had ONE bass player, the man's also a noted illustrator with his own Wiki page and a passable chance of a q/o. Expect contact from the lawyers of Scott Morris any day soon. Of course our resident music aficionado would waltz into this thread to correct an obscure band's line-up. Interesting to know anyway. 1 minute ago, DevonDeathTrip said: I've got no problem with any new threads at all, providing they aren't duplicates - for example I think Gerry Adams had at least three at some point before I merged them all. I suppose graphic porn, gore or absolutely anything by Zorders remains completely off limits, but otherwise members should just do what they feel they have to do. If the thread isn't popular it will fade into obscurity, possibly after Sir Creep has hurled some abuse at the OP, and if the thread is good it will provoke discussion, which is always a good thing. I do have sympathy for everybody's different views on this, but it is impossible to please everyone and I happen to think the completely slack style of moderating here on Deathlist is one of the things that makes this forum a bit special. Well everyone on the forum's a bit special anyway.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 20, 2018 Ditski is what caught my eye.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Hatter2 85 Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: It would also be really good if threads were started for people that most of us have actually heard of. But what about discovering new people through that you previously never heard of? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,083 Posted June 20, 2018 I know it when I see it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,032 Posted June 20, 2018 How about a rule that if a new thread doesn't get a minimum of x replies (that are on-topic) within y months, it gets deleted? But to be fair, unless you're close to exceeding the website's bandwidth limit, I think there should be a leniency in terms of what is thread-worthy and what's not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted June 20, 2018 I've seen threads being started about someone who is dead already (or someone who is nearly dead, Tom Petty comes to mind). Please don't do that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
