[Vote] Rename 'The Mess' to 'Assholes'

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2007-04-02 10:02pm

Chris OFarrell wrote:I second this movement! Someone start a vote thread!

Motion forwarded and seconded.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2007-04-02 10:13pm

Voted.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

GrandMasterTerwynn · Post by **GrandMasterTerwynn** » 2007-04-02 10:58pm

Voted!

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2007-04-03 12:11am

You know, it really is in the Mess' best interests. In years to come when people come in and ask, "why are you guys called 'Assholes'?" you can say "Oh, it was hilarious! There was this April Fools joke we did back in '07..."

It'll be forever enshrined in your heritage.

Post by **Kuja** » 2007-04-03 12:52am

I voted, damn you people....

Faram · Post by **Faram** » 2007-04-03 01:00am

Voted

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2007-04-03 01:12am

Voted, also notifications have been sent (as always tell me about duplications, mis-sent, etc, etc, yadda, yadda)

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2007-04-03 01:13am

I'm so confused.

So, so confused.

*Accidentally votes Buchanan*

Post by **Beowulf** » 2007-04-03 01:29am

Voted

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2007-04-03 01:57am

What's with the "Voted' but not saying what you voted? I voted no, because while I was fooled by the joke and I was outraged by the believed problems Ender had suffered, it WAS April Fool's day and it was a rather well-done joke, even if the subject matter might be questionable. I don't think calling them "assholes" is going to do anything.

If you want to get revenge, lets be a bit more creative?

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2007-04-03 02:02am

Of course the English translation of the poll title is 'Rename "The Mess" to "Assholes"'.

Spydernese adds and cuts out surplus the's and to's.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2007-04-03 02:10am

Connor MacLeod wrote:What's with the "Voted' but not saying what you voted?

Secret ballot

I voted no, because while I was fooled by the joke and I was outraged by the believed problems Ender had suffered, it WAS April Fool's day and it was a rather well-done joke, even if the subject matter might be questionable. I don't think calling them "assholes" is going to do anything.

If you want to get revenge, lets be a bit more creative?

The problem is that it WASN'T April Fool's Day. The only thing they did on that day is reveal the prank, everything else was done before. That's called "cheating."

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Chris OFarrell · Post by **Chris OFarrell** » 2007-04-03 02:26am

Voted Yes.

Its a relatively light punishment given that only Mess members will see it at any rate, but its IMO a good way to let them know that quite a number of people were not amused by an April Fools Day Joke that took place before April Fools Day.

Post by **Simplicius** » 2007-04-03 02:39am

Voted no. I can't help but to feel that all this flap is a bit silly, and that there's nothing to be gained by trying to stick it to the Mess. It's not as if they aren't aware that people have taken umbrage, or anything.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2007-04-03 02:40am

fgalkin wrote:The problem is that it WASN'T April Fool's Day. The only thing they did on that day is reveal the prank, everything else was done before. That's called "cheating."

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

... And point being? I realize you think its cheating, but if we're going to drag opinion into it, it DOES seem Mike gave his blessing to it, and that probably counts far more in the long run.

I think they explained why it carried on as long as it did, and it was part of the overall impact, even if it has seemed to backfire on them somewhat. How exactly is that "cheating?" Is there some written rule that states "All April's Fool's Jokes must be confined TO April's Fools Day alone?"

Again, lashing out at the Mess simply out of anger seems like a bad idea to me, and judging by the other thread its already proving my point.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2007-04-03 02:45am

It's not a punishment, I personally find the term endeering.

I would also like to point out that given that "No" is failing to reach the neccessary 60% for the motion not to rename The Mess to pass.

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2007-04-03 03:15am

*eyedart*

I think it's funny, personally.

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2007-04-03 03:20am

I voted "Abstain". What a load of shit. If this were anyone else, we'd call this an ass-covering to make the whole DADT seem to be all a big joke in order to defuse an embarrassing moment for the Mess.

"Hah! This was just a test!"

Anyone remember when we used to flame newbies for pulling shit like this when they were smacked down?

This senator is pouring wine in his soup bowl.

Post by **Surlethe** » 2007-04-03 03:27am

I've voted. I think it's funny to rename them "Assholes", and anyway,

It's not like this is a binding resolution; I doubt the administration will carry through, even in the unlikely chance it carries; and
Even if it did, I don't think they'd be offended.

Of course, I could stand to be corrected on both accounts.

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2007-04-03 06:19am

I abstain. I saw it comeing so it was a 'meh' event to me.

*slaps Spyder* Assholes?!?! Its Arseholes, your not a bloody American!

Post by **Dalton** » 2007-04-03 07:04am

This is a frivolous act of revenge and I refuse to take part in it.

Post by **NecronLord** » 2007-04-03 07:05am

Abstained, as I'm pretty sure this idea is going far beyond the powers alotted to the Senate.

Sonnenburg · Post by **Sonnenburg** » 2007-04-03 07:42am

I still hate April first.

Post by **NecronLord** » 2007-04-03 07:59am

If you really want to punish the Mess, I would first off, consider making it your personal policy of simply voting against their elevation them to the senate until next year. I would recommend some explusions, too, but there doesn't seem to be any procedure for that.

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2007-04-03 08:38am

I abstain, this is pointless.

I don't care for what they did, and how some things were handled, but I am not going to have them labeled because of such. Assholes? Do you know in everyone's long record how many of us would easily achieve this?

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