OT - It is sunk (what are you doing now)

Ozzie_Isaac

I want to thank everyone who kept the civility on my thread for over 5 years!  It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed learning about everyone and seeing what everyone was up too.

I hope the thread is remembered fondly, like the Devastating thread and the Squirrel/Wine thread 

Over a million views and almost 60k posts!!

To those who decided to burn the house down, well, yeah, not really much to say to you.  I hope you enjoy your "accomplishment".

lkapigian

Sad Day, I think we know who caused this 

Maybe the Buffalo can revive it and ban the culprit ...

WeberWho

Not cool. 

@The_Buffalo Why sink it? Wouldn't it be possible to remove the negative what sunk it and warn whoever what caused it? 

Ozzie_Isaac

lkapigian said:

Sad Day, I think we know who caused this 

Oh yeah, we know exactly who, but it is what it is.  Really bums me out that a disagreement on another thread deliberately spilled into my thread.  5 years we have self policed and done well, you all tried to tell the offender to move on, he knew what would happen to the thread, but did not care.  Same mentality as those who burn down their neighborhood.

Kayak

I apologize for my contribution to sinking the SS What Are You Doing Right Now.

Time to start another one with the same title?

Ozzie_Isaac

Kayak said:

I apologize for my contribution to sinking the SS What Are You Doing Right Now.

Time to start another one with the same title?

Not sure, honestly that thread was a fun fluke that people really enjoyed.  Forcing a new one and forgetting about 5 years of fun continuity and free flowing discussions just is not the same.

StillH2OEgger

Sad. The narcissism that would allow someone to think it's OK to deliberately sink that thread despite numerous warnings is very remindful of someone....

HeavyG

Since it was not nuked just start a version 2.0 thread and include a link to the old thread in the first post - that will provide a sense of continuity.

Really hoping that sinking the original thread did not affect your valuable points tally!

speed51133

5 years? I thought it was a covid-prompted thread!

lkapigian

calling @The_Buffalo any help would be appreciated 

SciAggie

This is such a symptom of the craziness that we're seeing across this country. Someone gets butt hurt over what someone says on the internet. Instead of listening, agreeing to disagree, stating your position and moving on - they have to burn something down. I don't understand some folks.
I wish @The_Buffalo could delete the offensive comments and let it live on. 
If not, a 2.0 thread with a link to the old sounds good. I'm just more saddened by the behavior.
Yes, it's just a thread - but maybe not. This thread represented a place where folks respected the space and collectively agreed to some civil norms of conduct. This is not unlike where we are as a nation. We look for new norms that will allow citizens of all color to exist in peace. What stands in the way are a group of folks that are unwilling to listen. I wish I knew the answer...

Ozzie_Isaac

speed51133 said:

5 years? I thought it was a covid-prompted thread!

Nope, started in 2015.  I was running a bingo game at a bingo hall and was bored.

nolaegghead

What's the difference between Lit and a cactus?  The prick on the cactus doesn't burn down everyone's favorite thread because he's a butthurt sissy b!tch.  Or something.

lkapigian

maybe this will be the new thread 

TEXASBGE2018

Am I missing something? It’s still on page 1 of the forum? 

Ozzie_Isaac

TEXASBGE2018 said:

Am I missing something? It’s still on page 1 of the forum? 

If  you notice, new posts will not bump it back up the list.  As new threads are created or old threads revived, it will continue to drop down into obscurity.  Hence the term "sunk"

If they nuke it, it is just deleted and you cannot find it.

dmchicago

Damn @Lit

I don't normally call someone I've never met an A-Hole, but I'll make an exception here.

TEXASBGE2018

Easy solution, nobody post a new thread, therefore it stays on page 1. I’m sure that will happen right?

johnnyp

I, and many others, really enjoyed the thread.  Ozzie, thank you for starting it and thank you to the community at large for being consistently great.

A positive, IMO, that can come of this, is an increase in independent cooking threads. We had some masterful work buried that that 2000 page behemoth.  I hope everyone will continue to put their talent on display via the main page. 

Ozzie_Isaac

johnnyp said:

I, and many others, really enjoyed the thread.  Ozzie, thank you for starting it and thank you to the community at large for being consistently great.

A positive, IMO, that can come of this, is an increase in independent cooking threads. We had some masterful work buried that that 2000 page behemoth.  I hope everyone will continue to put their talent on display via the main page. 

There were many epic cooks in there!

johnnyp

Reference Material for anyone who wants it in the future.

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1177900/ot-what-are-you-doing-right-now#latest

kl8ton

The buffalo has the ability to delete the offending posts and revive the thread. 

I remember a user posted a pic at work and if you clicked on the pic, you could see his customers information on the screen.  He thanked me for messaging him privately about the matter and he contacted the buffalo.  The buffalo removed the post. 

Legume

I say take it offline, use it as the basis for a new forum and call the that ORIGINAL BGE what are you doing now forum and then never update anything.

Ozzie_Isaac

Once things cool down I think I will start a 2.0 thread.  I do not want to do it right now, because I suspect the offenders still have some venting to do and will just burn it down again.

Ozzie_Isaac

Legume said:

I say take it offline, use it as the basis for a new forum and call the that ORIGINAL BGE what are you doing now forum and then never update anything.

I wish we had an LOL flag!!

SciAggie

So in the meantime, where do we post the stuff we want to share that's not worth a stand alone post? Here? 
Just don't post? This grinds my gears...

Eoin

SciAggie said:

So in the meantime, where do we post the stuff we want to share that's not worth a stand alone post? Here? 
Just don't post? This grinds my gears...

Exactly. That thread generated a lot of activity, which keeps the whole forum alive and kicking.

frazzdaddy

Wow.... pages of abuse to rrp. Man has some history spanning years.

johnnyp

SciAggie said:

So in the meantime, where do we post the stuff we want to share that's not worth a stand alone post? 

Sci, I'm gonna level with you.  Your more epic cooks and that wood fired oven beat the pants off most everything I cook. I think a lot of folks would like to see your mere-mortal cooks, too.

Maybe this is the wrong mindset?  New members probably dont know where to look for the "weeknight cooks".  We've been accused before of too many threads being OT.  Perhaps, showing more cooks, not just the epic ones is desirable? 

Just my 0.02.  I always look forward to seeing your cooks, wherever they land.

Lit

@The_Buffalo can you please delete my account and if you can reinstate the What are you doing now thread please?

lousubcap

Is nothing sacred anymore?  Sad day for the forum.  Might just as well get piled on here since everywhere I turn it seems that is happening.  Dang and much more!