Download - "2Ps unwritten rules refresher..."
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TinCin
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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Posted: 4/10/2012 4:42:45 PM
So many newbies, so little time. Help me out gals, I know at least one unwritten rule but there must be at least a few more. Rule #1 - ALWAYS copy and paste an OP that you KNOW is going to be controversial so when
the OP deletes their thread, we can still discuss.
JBeans
Toast gazing is an art I do not
possess.
PeaNut 200,953
April 2005
Posts: 8,639
Layouts: 157
Loc: Between Diaperland and
Snotsville
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:45:55 PM
Any topic, no matter how benign, can turn into a shitstorm.
TinCin
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 29,331
February 2002
Posts: 6,720
Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in the palm of the
hand.
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:49:53 PM
#3 - Handslapping, particularly if you are the OP will lead to increased nastiness.
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WannaPea
No Peas for you ! Come back
one year!
PeaNut 151,172
June 2004
Posts: 26,982
Layouts: 175
Loc: In my PJ's
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:50:03 PM
Don't ask for money. Ever. Seriously.
susans sister
PeaFixture
PeaNut 128,232
February 2004
Posts: 3,312
Layouts: 23
Loc: Asheville, NC
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:52:30 PM
Don't click on links if the OP has no history.
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mzza111
PeaAddict
PeaNut 57,891
December 2002
Posts: 1,811
Layouts: 2
Loc: Orange County, CA
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:54:14 PM
Never post crap and blame a foreign teen for hacking your account!
sharonoz
BucketHead
PeaNut 340,861
October 2007
Posts: 555
Layouts: 1
Loc: in a land downunder
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:54:15 PM
If it's about something cute (e.g. puppies, kids, shoes), you must post a photo.
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aprilfay21
Mommy to Maximus!
PeaNut 270,034
July 2006
Posts: 12,676
Layouts: 116
Loc: Houston
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:55:10 PM
If it's about something cute (e.g. puppies, kids, shoes), you must post a photo.
If it's about something disgusting absolutely do NOT post a photo.
MonicaB
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 202,096
April 2005
Posts: 2,452
Layouts: 0
Loc: Sweet HOME Chicago!!
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:56:08 PM
If it's about some smokin' deal, make sure you buy enough of it before you post about it, whatever it is, because the peas buy everything, lol!
JustMeAmy
PeaAddict
PeaNut 215,755
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:56:16 PM
Don't even mention your new haircut/shoes/dress unless you are posting a picture to
accompany your post
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journey fan
"Don't Stop Believin'"
PeaNut 308,186
April 2007
Posts: 12,538
Layouts: 0
Loc: California Coast
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:57:18 PM
When referring to a recipe, post the recipe or a link to the recipe.
journey fan
"Don't Stop Believin'"
PeaNut 308,186
April 2007
Posts: 12,538
Layouts: 0
Loc: California Coast
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:58:42 PM
Put a "spoiler" alert in the title when discussing TV shows, books, movies ....
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:58:46 PM
If you don't like the answers you are getting on a thread, deletion of your OP makes you look like a whiner who didn't get their own way and then maybe you are. Expect your thread to continue despite your insistence that your thread is closed (which only makes it exponentially worse for yourself)
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JBeans
Toast gazing is an art I do not
possess.
PeaNut 200,953
April 2005
Posts: 8,639
Layouts: 157
Loc: Between Diaperland and
Snotsville
Pink_Scrappy
PeaAddict
PeaNut 422,705
May 2009
Posts: 1,043
Layouts: 0
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:58:55 PM
Modified from an old post (not mine): 1. You cannot suggest that a fellow resident is devoid of the patriotism until page two. 2. You must have a sense of humor. People post jokes here. They're funny. Start laughing. 3. You may not condemn, chastise, upbraid, exort, or call to repentance anyone on your first post. If you do, the jokes people post will be at you expense. They will still be funny. You should still laugh. 4a. One cannot point out that surely we have better things to do and think about than the trivial topic under discussion until page 3 4b. And that person should have at least 100 posts under their belt. 5. Thursday is spelled Thrusday. 6. There must be at least 6 posts recorded on any thread before anyone is allowed to post 'Wow, just Wow' 7.For the love of Peas, use the "search" button before you ask a question or start a new thread. If you do not it is open season on your butt. 8. Before being snarky you must state which definition you are using.
journey fan
"Don't Stop Believin'"
PeaNut 308,186
Posted: 4/10/2012 4:59:30 PM
Save the really good, controversial threads for Thrusday.
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TinCin
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 29,331
February 2002
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Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in the palm of the
hand.
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:01:11 PM
Whew, I needed this refresher. Can't believe I had forgotten so many of the fine nuances of being a NSBR poster. I hang my head in shame.
SnowWhite.
in Fairy Tale Land
PeaNut 341,421
October 2007
Posts: 6,509
Layouts: 0
Loc: Philly 'burbs
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:02:12 PM
Be sure to only post the bare minimum of details in your OP so that when a thread goes south, you can add more information in an attempt to sway public opinion.
gar
Whoopea!
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:06:46 PM
Never....ever...update the OP to say the thread is closed
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PeaNut 172,235
October 2004
Posts: 15,755
Layouts: 0
Loc: England UK
Kiwi-Jo
kiwi: a cute bird
PeaNut 9,462
January 2001
Posts: 6,342
Layouts: 11
Loc: New Zealand
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:06:53 PM
Feel free to suggest that a Pea with a long memory for details about other Peas must be the Keeper of the Spreadsheet.
myshelly
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 471,001
June 2010
Posts: 9,109
Layouts: 0
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:11:51 PM
7.For the love of Peas, use the "search" button before you ask a question or start a new thread. If you do not it is open season on your butt.
This one bears repeating. Also: Learn how to use the quote feature.
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*SeikasHaven*
AncestralPea
PeaNut 354,541
January 2008
Posts: 4,383
Layouts: 24
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:13:05 PM
Post updates to your OP and not just as a regular post. Regular posts "at the bottom" etc. lose all meaning when the thread gets to multiple pages. Update IN the OP, please and thank you.
Epeanymous
PeaFixture
PeaNut 15,108
May 2001
Posts: 3,301
Layouts: 1
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:14:45 PM
Hey, I am not that prolific here, but have been on enough message boards to add a few rules. 1. If people suggest that your behavior is truly whackadoo, just say your OP was a social experiment to see how people would respond. 2. If people suggest that your behavior is truly whackadoo, start a new thread in which you post cute pictures of small children. 3. If people suggest that your behavior is truly whackadoo, start a new thread in which you explain a previously unexplained personal tragedy/medical diagnosis/family crisis. All of these tactics, unfailingly, will erase any taint of whackadoo left on the screen.
journey fan
"Don't Stop Believin'"
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:15:46 PM
7.For the love of Peas, use the "search" button before you ask a question or start a new thread. If you do not it is open season on your butt.
This one bears repeating.
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PeaNut 308,186
April 2007
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Loc: California Coast
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Just Lizzy
Original Pea #5005
PeaNut 19,817
August 2001
Posts: 20,981
Layouts: 54
Loc: On the rocky shores of
life... AKA Mid-Missouri
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:21:13 PM
When referring to a recipe, post the recipe or a link to the recipe.
Unless said recipe includes Jell-o and various vegetables and chunks of mystery meat.
Melmag
PeaFixture
PeaNut 412,747
February 2009
Posts: 3,176
Layouts: 0
Loc: In a room, in a house, in a
dream
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:23:18 PM
And use the Search Forums to the left NOT the Search at the top right ^ because that one doesn't work
God bless you, Journey Fan, because I could never for the life of me find a dang thing with that top one! Oops, did I break some rule? Oh! I know: [pretend there's a at the top of my post, please]
meeko77
ImPEAfection at it's finest
PeaNut 76,923
March 2003
Posts: 7,683
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:23:43 PM
1. If people suggest that your behavior is truly whackadoo, just say your OP was a social experiment to see how people would respond. 2. If people suggest that your behavior is truly whackadoo, start a new thread in which you post cute pictures of small children. 3. If people suggest that your behavior is truly whackadoo, start a new thread in which you explain a previously unexplained personal tragedy/medical diagnosis/family crisis. All of these tactics, unfailingly, will erase any taint of whackadoo left on the screen.
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Layouts: 31
Loc: nothing could be finer
than to get out of Carolina
(SC)
bwahahahahahahaha! So so true!
yoko
PeaAddict
PeaNut 24,259
November 2001
Posts: 1,988
Layouts: 0
Loc: S TX
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:30:18 PM
Posting nasty things about bloggers and or hot topics often causes the "Peatlejuice" effect so be prepared to back up your words when they show up.
mzza111
PeaAddict
PeaNut 57,891
December 2002
Posts: 1,811
Layouts: 2
Loc: Orange County, CA
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:31:35 PM
2. If people suggest that your behavior is truly whackadoo, start a new thread in which you post cute pictures of small children.
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MizIndependent
Is there another word for
synonym?
PeaNut 256,623
April 2006
Posts: 15,004
Layouts: 2
Loc: Right where I'm s'posed
to be.
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:36:47 PM
If you can Google, then for the love of all that is sanity, GOOGLE IT YOURSELF! Do not ask the peas to do something you could and should be doing yourself, you run the risk of getting a link like this (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=NSBR+Unwritten+Rules) otherwise.
Nantini
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 274,935
August 2006
Posts: 5,850
Layouts: 8
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:46:48 PM
# 10 You must use paragraphs. Proper punctuation is a plus. # 11 If you're going to refer to people anonymously don't label them person A, person F, and person W and expect us to follow you. Use made up names and lay out beforehand who's related to whom and how.
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matleavepea
PeaFixture
PeaNut 382,038
July 2008
Posts: 3,127
Layouts: 1
Loc: hogtown
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:48:20 PM
7.For the love of Peas, use the "search" button before you ask a question or start a new thread. If you do not it is open season on your butt.
thanks for clarifying how to search! the one at the top DOES NOT WORK and i am sure i have broken rule #7 after TRYING to search and having no success so i have started a new post anyway!
i learned something new!
TinCin
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 29,331
February 2002
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hand.
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:50:35 PM
I didn't know the top search didn't work either. Thanks.
Shevy
Harley Riding Pea
PeaNut 10,051
January 2001
Posts: 8,026
Layouts: 9
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:50:37 PM
If you're going to try to strengthen your case, don't use the "I've received X amount of Pea-Mails about this." as evidence. Unless of course you've going to give screenshots of your Pea-Mail folders.
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Loc: 10,000 Lakes and Double
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SareBear
BucketHead
PeaNut 114,629
November 2003
Posts: 883
Layouts: 38
Loc: Somewhere over the
rainbow
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:51:30 PM
To add to the Search thing, the 2 Peas mobile app does not have a search feature, so be gentle
on those that might be using the iPhone app to Pea - we can't search even if we wanted to
Nicole in TX
The Peas did what we do and
went insane over it
PeaNut 16,696
June 2001
Posts: 19,213
Layouts: 65
Loc: Not so obvious
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:56:02 PM
Never use a random internet photo and claim it is yourself, when it is in fact just a random internet photo. Never, and I mean NEVER, post a professional photo and claim you took it yourself. The Peas WILL find out.
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:58:16 PM
Don't get all pissed after 10 minutes or less because only 1 or 0 people have posted on your thread that you think is oh so important, and then post again stating this fact. It is just annoying,
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fredfreddy
chatty chatty
PeaNut 120,522
December 2003
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Layouts: 546
Loc: San Jose, CA
nlwilkins
PeaAddict
PeaNut 280,462
October 2006
Posts: 1,982
Layouts: 2
Loc: Central Texas
Posted: 4/10/2012 5:58:39 PM
The use of the term pea-livid is sacred and must be reserved for very worthy situations. If in doubt, don't use it or you will be spanked for using it in an unworthy way. If you post about a situation that is ongoing, you MUST come back and update as we are all hanging on the edge of our seats waiting for it.
~*Laura*~
Ruby Slippered Pea
PeaNut 74,765
March 2003
Posts: 5,903
Layouts: 3
Loc: Over the Rainbow
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:20:55 PM
Don't neglect to check the date before you post a response to a thread. Trolls LOVE to bump threads that are months and even years old when they are deliberately attempting to stir up shit with specific people.
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scrapsuzy
ScraPEA Suzy the Purr-ple Pea
PeaNut 67,643
February 2003
Posts: 16,809
Layouts: 80
Loc: Peachtree City, GA
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:21:09 PM
Do not link smilies from other sites, or you might invoke the image of Tubgirl. I learned this the hard way. Don't know what Tubgirl is? DO NOT GOOGLE IT. Seriously. You really don't want to know and there is not enough eye bleach out there to remove the image from your brain.
Ms. Liz
Practically Perfect in Every
Way
PeaNut 199,404
April 2005
Posts: 7,374
Layouts: 2
Loc: deep in the hundred acre
woods
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:28:28 PM
When a thread gets to page 7, a haiku is required.
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BuckeyeSandy
Old Dogs are Best!
PeaNut 92,987
June 2003
Posts: 23,741
Layouts: 367
Loc: With my dogs
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:32:55 PM
If you need positive thoughts and prayers, you might be surprised by the response. (BTW there is "truth" to that "Power of Peas" thing.) It's okay to share good news, as well as to share bad news. We've gone through pregnancies, wedding planning, divorces, births, illnesses and even deaths.
anmore
AncestralPea
PeaNut 56,372
November 2002
Posts: 4,912
Layouts: 0
Loc: Buffalo, NY
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:34:05 PM
Yeah, post count does matter.
lovetodigi
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 257,022
April 2006
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:36:23 PM
If you start a thread, you should occasionally check back in and respond to the posters on your thread. Don't ever post and run.
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Posts: 8,640
Layouts: 5
Loc: USA
Kristalina
Never mind, I forgot what I
was going to say.
PeaNut 40,938
June 2002
Posts: 8,767
Layouts: 45
Loc: Middle of the Monterey
Bay - Ca.
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:39:49 PM
the "Peatlejuice" effect
love this word. If you're going to correct someone's spelling or grammar - spell check yours first! .
missbitts
Rampage!
PeaNut 273,938
August 2006
Posts: 5,447
Layouts: 50
Loc: On the right side.
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:43:00 PM
1st RULE: You do not talk about NSBR. 2nd RULE: You DO NOT talk about NSBR. 3rd RULE: If someone says "stop" or goes limp, taps out the thread is over. 4th RULE: Only two Peas to a fight. 5th RULE: One fight at a time. 6th RULE: No shirts, no shoes. 7th RULE: Fights will go on as long as they have to. 8th RULE: If this is your first night at NSBR, you HAVE to fight.
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redheadedsteppea
PeaFixture
PeaNut 136,823
March 2004
Posts: 3,349
Layouts: 8
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:49:58 PM
Don't give Pinterest invites to strangers. Just saying.....
msbee
Mommy Peas-alot
PeaNut 100,930
August 2003
Posts: 14,737
Layouts: 118
Loc: nc
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:54:54 PM
Rule ??? Holidays- consider yourself warned. There will be multiple posts about controlling mother in laws and ungrateful daughter in laws. Christmas day will result in a number of peas being on NSBR bitching about the crappy gifts they got, the lack of gratitude for the gifts that have been given and lots of complaining about relatives. Birthdays-expect at least monthly threads complaining about dh or SO who can't be bothered to make their bday special. Generally within 10 posts someone else points out that if your DH has hasn't gotten the knack of gift giving in 1-, 15, 20, 25+ years they aren't going to get it. Luckily only every other month is there a bday thread bragging about how much someone's perfect dh spent on their bday. Rule 17 if you admit you drove your kids to school in your pajamas be prepared to be painted with the white trash paint brush. Rule 21 For the love of all that is holy don't post things from the blog on 2Peas. It will be ugly, very, very ugly. Good luck. It's like a family here. We reserve the right to rip each other to shreds but heaven help the outsider who attacks one of our own.
journey fan
Posted: 4/10/2012 6:54:59 PM
For some reason, the Fight Club post reminded me of another rule: Do not bother asking about anything that involves giving Donna Downey your money. The answer is NO.
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"Don't Stop Believin'"
PeaNut 308,186
April 2007
Posts: 12,538
Layouts: 0
Loc: California Coast
ScrapWench*
Seems a pity to miss such a
good pudding.
PeaNut 247,139
February 2006
Posts: 18,899
Layouts: 0
Loc: Spokane, WA
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:01:35 PM
The posting of Hoff pics is required when a controversial thread starts to die down. Said Hoff pic may occur only after page 5 or 6 only. The Hoff pic may NOT be the stripper pole/Hoff tongue pic because said picture can cause nausea and vomiting. YOU may be responsible for keyboard or laptop replacement if chunks get blown.
XC Mom
Princess and the Pea
PeaNut 4,863
June 2000
Posts: 12,169
Layouts: 0
Loc: Northern Ca.
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:09:41 PM
"Don't know what Tubgirl is? DO NOT GOOGLE IT. Seriously. You really don't want to know and there is not enough eye bleach out there to remove the image from your brain" Why oh why did I not listen to this rule. It has been years and it is still embedded in my brain
Sorry no quotes on i phone app.
sues
"Surrounded by thugs."
PeaNut 16,228
June 2001
Posts: 33,204
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:15:32 PM
People talk about stuff here. Sometimes, real life situations give rise to a 'what would you do' kind of thread. If you don't want to participate, by all means, don't. Just don't tell people ... 'there are 'more important things going on in the world' or
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Layouts: 71
Loc: SW Chicago suburbs
'I wish I had a _____ to complain/speculate/brag about' or 'it's none of your business'. Don't like the conversation? Don't let the door hit you in the ass.
snappydog
BucketHead
PeaNut 59,708
December 2002
Posts: 986
Layouts: 95
Loc: OHIO
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:27:26 PM
Always return your cart to the corral, or at least lie and tell all the peas you did...NO MATTER WHAT! Oh, and NEVER admit that you fed you kid junk food or uncrustables when you are pressed for time...that makes you the worst mother ever!
Sandy
*Aloha*Aroha*
PeaFixture
PeaNut 289,538
January 2007
Posts: 3,983
Layouts: 7
Loc: New Zealand/Hawaii
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:32:12 PM
Do not bother asking about anything that involves giving Donna Downey your money. The answer is NO.
Unless you have my dreadful bad luck and expect that customs will tell your non-drinking/non-smoking/not even remotely doing drugs self that all of your belongings are tainted with cocaine/heroine as you go through customs. If you expect this to happen please do give DD a few dollars just before SHE heads through customs. Rule #89 - if you accidentally break a rule and run down your pea-credit, get an instant top-up by starting a male eye-candy thread. Extra bonus points if your thread includes a famous hot guy who may or may not be entirely nude, thus necessitating an 8 page discussion on whether that is leg or not with multiple screen shots, close ups, and diagrams.
ScrapWench*
Seems a pity to miss such a
good pudding.
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:35:30 PM
Unless you have my dreadful bad luck and expect that customs will tell your non-drinking/non-smoking/not even remotely doing drugs self that all of your belongings are tainted with cocaine/heroine as you go through customs. If you expect this to happen please do give DD a few dollars just before SHE heads through customs.
What?? What are you talking about? What did I miss???
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PeaNut 247,139
February 2006
Posts: 18,899
Layouts: 0
Loc: Spokane, WA
Rule #89 - if you accidentally break a rule and run down your pea-credit, get an instant top-up by starting a male eye-candy thread. Extra bonus points if your thread includes a famous hot guy who may or may not be entirely nude, thus necessitating an 8 page discussion on whether that is leg or not with multiple screen shots, close ups, and diagrams.
We could really use one of these
wholarmor
I'm NOT a sack sniffer!
PeaNut 29,699
February 2002
Posts: 24,524
Layouts: 92
Loc: SE Washington
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:36:19 PM
If someone posts a link to spam, please don't bump it up with your comments because many people don't read the following posts before clicking the link themselves. If you don't want the spammers to continue to come back because they are getting so many hits, please don't feed them- even if you think you're being funny. Go be funny on another thread and that post will fall off the page and die a silent death like it deserves.
*Aloha*Aroha*
PeaFixture
PeaNut 289,538
January 2007
Posts: 3,983
Layouts: 7
Loc: New Zealand/Hawaii
Posted: 4/10/2012 7:40:55 PM
Unless you have my dreadful bad luck and expect that customs will tell your non-drinking/non-smoking/not even remotely doing drugs self that all of your belongings are tainted with cocaine/heroine as you go through customs. If you expect this to happen please do give DD a few dollars just before SHE heads through customs. What?? What are you talking about? What did I miss???
It's a very recent thread. I had unhappy times with NZ customs coming home from Oz a few days ago. I guess that answers my dilemma about whether to apply for NZ citizenship or not (Yes - so much easier to travel into NZ with a NZ passport). -------------------- One more rule: Rule #4. Don't put your deceased pet in the kirby. Don't even do it and not tell the peas about it. Just don't do it!
ABeaverhausen
Posted: 4/10/2012 8:09:21 PM
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PeaNut
PeaNut 343,798
October 2007
Posts: 37
Layouts: 0
Loc: Beaverton, OR
Never, and I mean NEVER, post a professional photo and claim you took it yourself. The Peas WILL find out.
I have no idea what you are talking about. (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2401065&pg=2) P.S. I'm still waiting for the blinkie or the badge! I believe Sunshine promised one on that
thread! More than 4 years later, almost 5 and I'm waiting on a new case to crack.
sassafrass
Do not feed the trolls or the
rude people.
PeaNut 212,771
July 2005
Posts: 16,266
Layouts: 7
Posted: 4/10/2012 8:24:32 PM
Don't call a pea at home.
AussieMeg
How about you, Lash LaRue?
PeaNut 51,689
October 2002
Posts: 7,844
Layouts: 16
Loc: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: 4/10/2012 8:32:14 PM
If you can Google, then for the love of all that is sanity, GOOGLE IT YOURSELF!
You know what, I'm going to challenge this 'rule'. I don't like it. Why should I google something when it is much more fun to ask a question here??? You can get a whole lot of great answers, and it is much more interactive. For example...... sure, I could google 'Chicken Crock Pot recipes', but I want to ask people who have actually made the recipes and can verify that they will work and taste good. Then if I want to ask "Can I use stock instead of red wine" the poster can then give me an immediate answer. So............ my rule is "Don't use Google, come to 2 Peas instead." And while I'm being contrary, I also want to question the validity of this rule:
7.For the love of Peas, use the "search" button before you ask a question or start a new thread. If you do not it is open season on your butt.
How far back do we have to go before we are allowed to re-post a question or thread? One day? One week? One year? When you think about it, almost every single topic has been discussed, some many many times. Most people are not on the board all day every day. Personally I only look at the most recent 2 pages, so I miss a lot of threads. Therefore my rule
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is "If someone posts a thread that has already been discussed, don't come into the thread being all smart assy about it. Either don't open the thread or maybe nicely post a link to the original thread. Chances are, there will be a lot of people who did not see the first (or second or third etc.) thread."
Scrapmom-of-2
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 121,146
December 2003
Posts: 2,399
Layouts: 0
Loc: Illinois
Posted: 4/10/2012 8:43:20 PM
Can I just tell you all how much I enjoy your company?! The peas have provided me with entertianment for years! Except for tub girl. I still have nightmares.
Idahopea
AncestralPea
PeaNut 118,464
December 2003
Posts: 4,266
Layouts: 0
Loc: Idaho
Posted: 4/10/2012 8:54:42 PM
If you ask for help on a certain topic, please come back and look to see the suggestions we have offered. Unless you are in the emergency room, you might mention that you have seen our replies (and perhaps say thanks) even if you think we are full of bologna. There have been many times I have written out a long answer, never to hear if the OP ever even came back to see what we wrote. When people don't check back the peas won't bother to offer help.
Put a "spoiler" alert in the title when discussing TV shows, books, movies ....
Don't ever forget that the westcoast peas are 3 hours behind those of you on the eastcoast and we really hate it when someone posts the results of any tape delayed shows in the thread topic. This includes things like the olympics which are often shown live on the eastcoast, but delayed to us. When you type "Can't believe Mary Lou Retton won the gymnastics all around!" or something similar, you will be in pea trouble big time. We don't care if you if you post "Spoilers about the olympics Inside" because we know not to open those until later.
Posted: 4/10/2012 8:57:04 PM
It would be nice if people did a search before asking,"what should we do while staying in _______?" If you think you can get more information than previous threads gave, then go ahead and ask. Thing is, you might not get many people posting on your thread because others have answered in the umpteen previous threads in the past year. Sometimes I roll my eyes at the thread police, though. Someone got on another Pea's case for posting a 2nd thread when the first thread had a really vague title. That's silly.
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wholarmor
I'm NOT a sack sniffer!
PeaNut 29,699
February 2002
Posts: 24,524
Layouts: 92
Loc: SE Washington
Chendra
PeaAddict
PeaNut 179,013
November 2004
Posts: 1,546
Layouts: 0
Posted: 4/10/2012 8:58:22 PM
# 11 If you're going to refer to people anonymously don't label them person A, person F, and person W and expect us to follow you. Use made up names and lay out beforehand who's related to whom and how.
But people often forget they're doing this, especially if they're using the actual initials, so by the middle of the story, they're typing real names. The story then becomes easier to follow
Pea-T-A-Mom
Scrapmaven is stalkin my
Kitteh!
PeaNut 159,334
July 2004
Posts: 14,077
Layouts: 0
Loc: Left Coast
Posted: 4/10/2012 9:11:35 PM
Understand the difference between a WWYD and a PVM. And hesitate before posting a PVM.
Posted: 4/10/2012 9:18:47 PM
If all the replies agree, they are probably on the right track.
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freecharlie
What happens in NSBR, stays
in NSBR
PeaNut 109,127
September 2003
Posts: 22,066
Layouts: 4
Loc: Colorado
It would be nice if people did a search before asking,"what should we do while staying in _______?"
I love giving information about my area so this one doesn't bother me. I had a good one, but as soon as I clicke the reply button it left my mind.
peano
Helicopter Dog Mom
PeaNut 43,034
July 2002
Posts: 6,992
Layouts: 4
Loc: Connecticut
Posted: 4/10/2012 9:41:24 PM
For the love of God, if you feel you must post one of those epic-length sagas involving a huge cast of characters, all with complicated relationships and numerous misdeeds, and you're looking for our advice and guidance please note: PARAGRAPHS ARE YOUR FRIEND. My brain explodes when I see a 100-word post with no paragraphs, peppered with text-speak and lacking punctuation, so alas I am unable to bestow my pearls of wisdom upon you.
freecharlie
What happens in NSBR, stays
in NSBR
PeaNut 109,127
September 2003
Posts: 22,066
Layouts: 4
Loc: Colorado
Posted: 4/10/2012 9:50:37 PM
I rememebered one of them: Do not post a thread title or OP telling us who can post on a thread. We don't take to kindly to that here. Margarita Mommas come to mind.
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peano
Helicopter Dog Mom
PeaNut 43,034
July 2002
Posts: 6,992
Layouts: 4
Loc: Connecticut
Posted: 4/10/2012 9:50:52 PM
Oh yeah, another one: if your child has a fever of 105 and perhaps their face is turning blue and they could possibly be having their first asthma attack and you don't know if it's serious--do yourself a favor and go to the ER or another location that offers real medical personnel. Because if you come to 2Peas looking for advice first, I can guarantee you'll be sorry because you'll have a 3-page thread in no time telling you what an idiot you are. Now if you just have an itchy rash, or you have a weird array of symptoms for which you are waiting to be seen at your already scheduled doctor's appointment next week, the Peas are at your service and ready to diagnose you.
squillen
Tier 1 Baking Pea
PeaNut 133,550
February 2004
Posts: 39,602
Layouts: 331
Loc: Hudson Valley, NY
Posted: 4/10/2012 9:52:51 PM
Don't sell cookies here.
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blueribbonmom
Mom to an OlymPEAc Gold
Medalist
PeaNut 108,973
September 2003
Posts: 15,971
Layouts: 109
Loc: Searching for a SONIC!!!
Posted: 4/10/2012 10:01:15 PM
Don't sell cookies here
Yum.....cookies!!!! #3764 Bookmark important threads like this, loaded with helpful advice, to refer to later. #3765 Bookmark interesting, epic type threads (birdgate, turdgate......) to refer to later and even post for merriment sake at a later date.
jodster70
To the right, To the right
PeaNut 51,257
October 2002
Posts: 6,307
Layouts: 28
Loc: Usually NSBR, an
un"pea"dictable place :)
Posted: 4/10/2012 10:36:21 PM
Don't sell cookies here
Suzanne, you rock! May I just add that in my opinion.... although there is a lot of negative stuff that goes on here, the good and supportive peas make up for all of the negativity...plus the entertainment can't be beat sometimes.
Eleezybeth
PeaAddict
PeaNut 17,041
June 2001
Posts: 1,521
Layouts: 3
Posted: 4/10/2012 10:37:04 PM
If you are a MIL or a DIL you are only allowed to post 3 "I hate these threads where people complain about MILs/DILs" posts in a 1 year span. This can be a struggle to conform to around the holidays (I give you birthdays, Mother's Day, and Christmas.) Plan your thoughts and watch your quota. Therapy can help you realize why you think a stranger's post is about you and help your numbers. By all means, continue to post threads titled "Anybody done/owned this very common experience/item." I guarantee you will be the only person in the WORLD who has owned a
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Honda or went to Disney World.
scrapinc
PeaNut
PeaNut 477,557
August 2010
Posts: 485
Layouts: 34
Loc: Pacific NW
Posted: 4/10/2012 11:33:38 PM
Rule #99 Assume posters have good intentions with their answers. Don't let your bad day make your answers snarky or rude.
P.S. Pea-T-A Mom, I understand WWYD. What is PVM? Thanks!
MergeLeft
Typical Liberal
PeaNut 221,236
August 2005
Posts: 21,421
Layouts: 67
Loc: Houston
Posted: 4/10/2012 11:41:30 PM
PVM = please validate me. A post that appears to be looking for opinions, but is really just looking for agreement/validation of the OP's own feelings. My unwritten rule is in my signature. I try to remember to follow it. While the peas are excellent and supportive in truly tragic circumstances, they (we?) can be brutal to posters whose problems are somewhat below the level of life and death. If six years here has taught
me anything, it's not to overshare.
Posted: 4/11/2012 12:04:29 AM
Learn how to use the quote feature.
Trying to use quote feature...
YEAH ! I did it! Now I am going to try searching~ newbie here!
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smcl
PeaAddict
PeaNut 526,836
November 2011
Posts: 1,089
Layouts: 0
Loc: Beautiful HB, Southern CA
zoeybug
BucketHead
PeaNut 425,771
June 2009
Posts: 974
Layouts: 7
Loc: Dallas
Posted: 4/11/2012 1:03:43 AM
When referring to a recipe, post the recipe or a link to the recipe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unless said recipe includes Jell-o and various vegetables and chunks of mystery meat.
Or a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos like that God-awful Pinterest casserole
leftturnonly
Will trade mosquitoes for
cookies.
PeaNut 416,788
March 2009
Posted: 4/11/2012 1:28:35 AM
Don't sell cookies here.
But it's OK to sell just about anything else.
Peatlejuice.
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Posts: 22,257
Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in Kim's Perfect
World, again.
Anna*Banana
:blink:
PeaNut 69,360
February 2003
Posts: 23,359
Layouts: 6
Posted: 4/11/2012 1:58:26 AM
If you post anonymously, trust me, we have already figured out who you really are. Really,
there are peas here who are really good at figuring that stuff out.
TinCin
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 29,331
February 2002
Posts: 6,720
Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in the palm of the
hand.
Posted: 4/11/2012 2:17:55 AM
I knew I could count on the peas. Thanks for the help. Oh and no photos are needed on the "tending to the lady garden" threads. In fact we prefer no
photos, make that insist NO PHOTOS on garden tending threads. Another rule I just made up... Don't open Political threads unless your skin is thick like a rhinos.
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leftturnonly
Will trade mosquitoes for
cookies.
PeaNut 416,788
March 2009
Posts: 22,257
Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in Kim's Perfect
World, again.
Posted: 4/11/2012 2:22:16 AM
Another rule I just made up... Don't open Political threads unless your skin is thick like a rhinos.
If you are a RINO, please begin posting on the political threads. We need fresh meat.
ScrapWench*
Seems a pity to miss such a
good pudding.
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February 2006
Posts: 18,899
Layouts: 0
Loc: Spokane, WA
Posted: 4/11/2012 2:58:52 AM
If you are a RINO, please begin posting on the political threads. We need fresh meat.
gar
Whoopea!
Posted: 4/11/2012 3:29:51 AM
Don't start a thread with the title "Am I the only one who........" unless it's truly likely that you are. I have the hardest time not posting something sarcastic in response to those because, really, do you actually think you are the only person who thinks/does/has whatever it is??? I haven't seen it yet.
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October 2004
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Layouts: 0
Loc: England UK
pjaye
The only happy ending will be
mine
PeaNut 111,502
October 2003
Posts: 6,847
Layouts: 59
Loc: Vic, Australia
Posted: 4/11/2012 4:35:49 AM
Don't come back after your thread reaches 4 pages and say "I only asked about ...... and I don't want answers about .... instead" Suck it up, you put your personal life on here, you are going to get opinions you didn't want, or need or ask for.
Sue_Pea
Old Pea Coven member
wannabe
PeaNut 36,163
April 2002
Posts: 10,494
Layouts: 5
Loc: here, there and
everywhere
Posted: 4/11/2012 6:20:29 AM
Another rule I just made up... Don't open Political threads unless your skin is thick like a rhinos. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a RINO, please begin posting on the political threads. We need fresh meat.
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Sharl
Gotta Have My Starbucks!
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September 2000
Posts: 6,315
Layouts: 106
Loc: I'm thinking Starbucks
Posted: 4/11/2012 6:33:54 AM
Most Important Rule: DO NOT worry abour reading comprehension. Because peaple will take their own spin on a post no matter what the person actually wrote. One can say "Kittens are cute" and it will be turned into "Kittens are the devil's spawn and will kill at the drop of a hat".
lynlam
Don'tcha wish your girlfriend
had spurs like mine?
PeaNut 46,248
August 2002
Posts: 6,800
Layouts: 41
Loc: Ohio
Posted: 4/11/2012 6:53:33 AM
If you are a RINO, please begin posting on the political threads. We need fresh meat.
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aprilfay21
Mommy to Maximus!
PeaNut 270,034
July 2006
Posts: 12,676
Layouts: 116
Loc: Houston
Posted: 4/11/2012 8:34:50 AM
Peatlejuice
Sorry no quotes on i phone app.
Easy way is to put [ quote ] (no spaces) before, and [ / quote ] after.
If someone posts a link to spam, please don't bump it up with your comments because many people don't read the following posts before clicking the link themselves. If you don't want the spammers to continue to come back because they are getting so many hits, please don't feed them- even if you think you're being funny. Go be funny on another thread and that post will fall off the page and die a silent death like it deserves.
Which brings us back to this rule:
Don't click on links if the OP has no history.
Fireflyy
StuckOnPeas
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January 2009
Posts: 2,913
Layouts: 0
Loc: NC
Posted: 4/11/2012 8:57:52 AM
# 10 You must use paragraphs. Proper punctuation is a plus. # 11 If you're going to refer to people anonymously don't label them person A, person F, and person W and expect us to follow you. Use made up names and lay out beforehand who's related to whom and how.
Yes, yes, yes!!! I get a headache trying to read a 500 word Paragraph. It's not that hard to hit "Return". And it doesn't take any creativity to say Ann, Bill, Charlie, and Xavier instead of person A, person R, Aunt J, and T. Make up some names, there are a million to choose from. I'll add, don't post your entire post in ALL CAPS unless you are SCREAMING!
Idahopea
AncestralPea
PeaNut 118,464
December 2003
Posts: 4,266
Layouts: 0
Loc: Idaho
Posted: 4/11/2012 9:24:50 AM
I'm guessing that there will be a few less posts over the next few days as it seems there is no way to please everyone! Those of us who have been here for a while realize that- this is Peadom afterall- but the poor newbies might think we all have a stick up our butts after reading these rules! They really do make it easier for everyone though. I also want to say that I have learned SO much from the Peas over the years. I love coming here to see what is going on in the world and there are many days when the Peas really brighten my day! Thanks for being there everyone!
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aprilfay21
Mommy to Maximus!
PeaNut 270,034
July 2006
Posts: 12,676
Layouts: 116
Loc: Houston
Posted: 4/11/2012 9:42:19 AM
I'm guessing that there will be a few less posts over the next few days as it seems there is no way to please everyone! Those of us who have been here for a while realize that- this is Peadom afterall- but the poor newbies might think we all have a stick up our butts after reading these rules! They really do make it easier for everyone though. I also want to say that I have learned SO much from the Peas over the years. I love coming here to see what is going on in the world and there are many days when the Peas really brighten my day! Thanks for being there everyone!
Pea Rule #3211548763254 - If you take this thread TOO seriously, The Pod may not be the
place for you.
MerryMom937
PeaFixture
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June 2010
Posts: 3,775
Layouts: 0
Posted: 4/11/2012 10:16:41 AM
The "Ignore" function can be a friend.
Mystie
Posted: 4/11/2012 10:22:28 AM
Even if you only grocery-shop in the dumpsters behind Wal-Mart and the corner gas station in real life, here at Two Peas you must pass as a devout farm market and organic specialty store shopper. Grass-fed beef only; vegetarians preferred. Possession of a box of Hamburger Helper will result in Pea-condemnation.
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Dancing to the end of love.
PeaNut 8,446
December 2000
Posts: 12,064
Layouts: 199
Loc: Newport News, VA
Anna*Banana
:blink:
PeaNut 69,360
February 2003
Posts: 23,359
Layouts: 6
Posted: 4/11/2012 10:31:31 AM
I'll try to be good and not break too many rules!
Don't go overboard. These may be the rules but no one follows them. What fun would that
be?!
gar
Whoopea!
PeaNut 172,235
October 2004
Posts: 15,755
Layouts: 0
Loc: England UK
Posted: 4/11/2012 10:39:50 AM
Those of us who have been here for a while realize that- this is Peadom afterall- but the poor newbies might think we all have a stick up our butts after reading these rules!
True
Half of them are kind of 'in' jokes anyway so they shouldn't worry too much....I don't think
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Mariah2
I live for the applause
applause applause...
PeaNut 526,154
October 2011
Posts: 7,786
Layouts: 0
Loc: Illinois
Posted: 4/11/2012 10:46:18 AM
Don't ever post a thread without doing a search on the same topic for the past 6 months. And you need to search every possible keyword since there's no way to know what the other thread is titled... Also even if you have 3 kids and we all know you know how to make the beast with 2 backs do not ever write the actual word. It's aLL s@x s!x s-x!
Mariah2
I live for the applause
applause applause...
PeaNut 526,154
October 2011
Posts: 7,786
Layouts: 0
Loc: Illinois
Posted: 4/11/2012 10:56:46 AM
8 th RULE: If this is your first night at NSBR, you HAVE to fight.
Yes! Yes! fight!fight!fight!FIGHT!FIGHT!FIGHT!!!!!!FIIIIIGHTTTTT!!!!
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lovemybabes
PeaAddict
PeaNut 467,201
May 2010
Posts: 1,387
Layouts: 0
Loc: Where the Army sends us
Posted: 4/11/2012 10:57:11 AM
All of these rules...I am so glad I rarely start any threads. BAHAHA!!
These are great, they should be given out in an email when you join the board. Seriously, you all rock so much. I laughed so much this morning!
weesheepea
BucketHead
PeaNut 488,494
November 2010
Posts: 728
Layouts: 32
Loc: Texas, ya'll
Posted: 4/11/2012 11:09:19 AM
Do not link smilies from other sites, or you might invoke the image of Tubgirl. I learned this the hard way. Don't know what Tubgirl is? DO NOT GOOGLE IT. Seriously. You really don't want to know and there is not enough eye bleach out there to remove the image from your brain.
OMG, Tubgirl. I made that mistake over seven years ago and that image is still seared across my memory, causing vomitous feelings. Blah!
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knit.pea
. cheeky cousin .
PeaNut 158,945
July 2004
Posts: 7,396
Layouts: 112
Posted: 4/11/2012 11:32:38 AM
Beware (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&ob=av2n)... acid wash, pleated,
high-waisted 80s pants and all
astonemo
PeaAddict
PeaNut 171,197
October 2004
Posts: 1,704
Layouts: 1
Loc: My home
Posted: 4/11/2012 11:57:14 AM
Never question how a teacher treats your precious little Johnny or Susie. Teachers are always right and even if they aren't they don't get paid enough to be right all the
time and your expectations are just way too high.
moanicac
BucketHead
PeaNut 27,763
January 2002
Posts: 947
Layouts: 2
Loc: Powder Springs, Georgia
Posted: 4/11/2012 12:15:46 PM
# 11 If you're going to refer to people anonymously don't label them person A, person F, and person W and expect us to follow you. Use made up names and lay out beforehand who's related to whom and how. Learn it. Know it. Live it.
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leftturnonly
Will trade mosquitoes for
cookies.
PeaNut 416,788
March 2009
Posts: 22,257
Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in Kim's Perfect
World, again.
Posted: 4/11/2012 12:18:31 PM
Thrusday is anyday that popcorn is passed out on a thread.
huskergal
Shameless Husker Fan
PeaNut 49,249
September 2002
Posts: 49,515
Layouts: 123
Loc: Husker Nation
Posted: 4/11/2012 1:41:23 PM
If you share personal information, it is going on a spreadsheet somewhere.
myshelly
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
Posted: 4/11/2012 2:23:12 PM
DO NOT put random, unnecessary apostrophes in your thread title!!!
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PeaNut 471,001
June 2010
Posts: 9,109
Layouts: 0
Threads like "Question for Mom's of Girls" hurt our eyes and make you look stupid.
gar
Whoopea!
PeaNut 172,235
October 2004
Posts: 15,755
Layouts: 0
Loc: England UK
Posted: 4/11/2012 2:32:39 PM
Ok, so we seem to entering into 'personal pet peeves' territory...which is fine by me - I'll add
mine ................... Read (or skim at least) the other replies before adding yours because if you don't you either add something that's been said 100 times already (fine but a waste of time) or the discussion
has taken off at such a tangent that your comment is just odd
PEArfect
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 452,048
January 2010
Posts: 6,190
Layouts: 9
Loc: Indiana
Posted: 4/11/2012 3:15:47 PM
I just read through page 1, but only saw one unwritten rule that I've broken. I have no idea
how to use the quote feature. Care to share?
freecharlie
What happens in NSBR, stays
in NSBR
PeaNut 109,127
September 2003
Posts: 22,066
Posted: 4/11/2012 3:38:10 PM
Oh and no photos are needed on the "tending to the lady garden" threads. In fact we prefer no photos, make that insist NO PHOTOS on garden tending threads
But stick figure drawings are ok and appreciated if it is a funny story. You can quote two ways. One, click the quote button down at the bottom of the reply feature and then copy and past or type INSERT TEXT HERE [/quo3te] (without the 3 of course).
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Loc: Colorado
PEArfect
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 452,048
January 2010
Posts: 6,190
Layouts: 9
Loc: Indiana
Posted: 4/11/2012 4:09:28 PM
One, click the quote button down at the bottom of the reply feature and then copy and past
Testing...
knoxpea
BucketHead
PeaNut 291,250
January 2007
Posts: 738
Layouts: 16
Loc: avoiding laundry...
Posted: 4/11/2012 4:53:31 PM
[One, click the quote button down at the bottom of the reply feature and then copy and past quote] [/quote] I think I did it!
aprilfay21
Mommy to Maximus!
Posted: 4/11/2012 4:55:57 PM
I think I did it!
Put what you are quoting between the ] and the [. Like this but without spaces. [ quote ] what you want to quote [ /quote ]
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PeaNut 270,034
July 2006
Posts: 12,676
Layouts: 116
Loc: Houston
knoxpea
BucketHead
PeaNut 291,250
January 2007
Posts: 738
Layouts: 16
Loc: avoiding laundry...
Posted: 4/11/2012 7:07:25 PM
Put what you are quoting between the ] and the [. Like this but without spaces. [ quote ] what you want to quote [ /quote ]
I'm going to look like a real idiot if this doesn't work. Thanks.
SueSume
Sleeping with a Serial Killer
PeaNut 262,757
May 2006
Posts: 5,642
Layouts: 7
Loc: Big Bottom Valley
Posted: 4/11/2012 8:07:54 PM
I'm guessing that there will be a few less posts over the next few days as it seems there is no way to please everyone! Those of us who have been here for a while realize that- this is Peadom afterall- but the poor newbies might think we all have a stick up our butts after reading these rules! They really do make it easier for everyone though.
I would guess the opposite---that over the next few days I predict there will be several posts
competing to see who can break the most unwritten rules in one thread...
Posted: 4/11/2012 8:51:45 PM
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Tuva42
PeaFixture
PeaNut 41,763
July 2002
Posts: 3,746
Layouts: 17
Loc: Somewhere in the
middle...
Wow. Just. Wow. Did I wait long enough?
linda~lou
PeaFixture
PeaNut 92,407
June 2003
Posts: 3,670
Layouts: 121
Loc: in a state of denial
Posted: 4/11/2012 9:28:30 PM
God I love this place. No wonder I've been here 8 years and only have 3000 something posts. Y'all have too many flippin' rules to remember.
Hell, I can't remember what I had for breakfast.
Artbabe
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 428,650
July 2009
Posted: 4/11/2012 9:35:21 PM
I'm seconding this rule: Please, please, please read the entire thread before you add your two cents. You look like an idiot if you don't. This makes me freakin' insane.
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Layouts: 0
Loc: Columbus, Ohio
*Delphinium Twinkle*
I'm just a pea:)
PeaNut 163,613
August 2004
Posts: 78,773
Layouts: 236
Loc: *Sunny Southern
California*
Posted: 4/11/2012 11:00:44 PM
"Read (or skim at least) the other replies before adding yours because if you don't you either add something that's been said 100 times already (fine but a waste of time) or the discussion has taken off at such a tangent that your comment is just odd " It's not possible to read the whole thread from my phone.
For some reason 2peas will only load the last maybe 20 replies then it gets stuck.
jely_bean
PeaFixture
PeaNut 273,211
August 2006
Posts: 3,187
Layouts: 9
Loc: in a land downunder
Posted: 4/12/2012 5:46:48 AM
Just checking:
Hell, I can't remember what I had for breakfast.
Need to see if I have learned anything today. And while not a rule, just a fact for the newbies - 2Peas is a giant time sucker. You will waste a lot of time looking, reading and responding. You've been warned.