SD.Net Cliques

Enforcer Talen · Post by **Enforcer Talen** » 2003-07-29 10:18pm

people I know.
people I dont.

I like keeping it simple ^^

Andrew J. · Post by **Andrew J.** » 2003-07-29 10:19pm

I haven't noticed any cliques, but I'm antisocial in any case, so that means little.

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2003-07-29 10:24pm

Let's see...

HAB... check.
Half-Life 2... check.
Iron Maiden... check.
Mods... hmm... *rubs out checkmark*

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-07-29 11:02pm

HAB and the Gnomes I notice.

BMs don't seem to gather unless there's a TGOD or Gnome-bashing (which turns into a TGOD soon enough anyway).

But the Gnomes will tend to respond to one another a bit; I know I usually find myself responding to DGG and Mitth's stuff. Probably because it's usually slightly crazy, or it seems tailor-made to us. *shrug*

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-07-29 11:48pm

It may just be because I'm not in one, but I don't find SDN really all that cliqueish. There are obviously going to be groups of people that get along better than others, enjoy the same things as others, etc., but everyone communicates with each other rather than organizing into tiny little bands.

Mitth`raw`nuruodo · Post by **Mitth`raw`nuruodo** » 2003-07-29 11:50pm

Durran Korr wrote:It may just be because I'm not in one, but I don't find SDN really all that cliqueish. There are obviously going to be groups of people that get along better than others, enjoy the same things as others, etc., but everyone communicates with each other rather than organizing into tiny little bands.

*points to any one of our 11 usergroups, and all the little non-usergroup-groups (Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, Late Knights of Conan O' Brian, etc)*

Cal Wright · Post by **Cal Wright** » 2003-07-29 11:53pm

I've never really noticed a clique but most of the ASVS people tend to stick together and have thier inside jokes. Everyone else tends to be loose change in a way.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-07-29 11:53pm

Mitth-raw-nuruodo wrote:
Durran Korr wrote:It may just be because I'm not in one, but I don't find SDN really all that cliqueish. There are obviously going to be groups of people that get along better than others, enjoy the same things as others, etc., but everyone communicates with each other rather than organizing into tiny little bands.
*points to any one of our 11 usergroups, and all the little non-usergroup-groups (Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, Late Knights of Conan O' Brian, etc)*

Sure, we have little groups, but I think what he's getting at is that the popular view of cliques is that they're exclusive; they tend to exclude/ignore others not with them, and that doesn't seem to happen here. We have little groups and stuff, but it's not like we go out of our way to exclude others and only interact within our little "sphere" of posters.

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2003-07-29 11:56pm

I guess thats the point being made here, as much as some people may complain about private user groups, etc we are a very open community that interacts with each other and usually does not just limit themselves to a small group of posters. I find that refreshing and healthy, part of the wonderful charm of this place.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-07-29 11:59pm

Stravo wrote:I guess thats the point being made here, as much as some people may complain about private user groups, etc we are a very open community that interacts with each other and usually does not just limit themselves to a small group of posters. I find that refreshing and healthy, part of the wonderful charm of this place.

It also goes to show that in comparison with other humans... we are freaks

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-07-29 11:59pm

Even Darth Garden Gnome knows which Black Mage provided the pic he uses in his sig banner.

StarshipTitanic · Post by **StarshipTitanic** » 2003-07-30 12:07am

The Battlestar Galactica fans rear their metallic, one-eyed heads whenever Sci-Fi Channel decides to throw us a bone.

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2003-07-30 12:11am

WarWolves

...we're a small group of veterans and active warriors...

Captain Cyran · Post by **Captain Cyran** » 2003-07-30 12:12am

There are cliques of people that hang around each other. But nothing is completely clique as in excluding others. Loyalties change a lot in this place and the guy who was agreeing with you in one thread can be screaming at you in another.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-07-30 12:23am

Captain_Cyran wrote:There are cliques of people that hang around each other. But nothing is completely clique as in excluding others. Loyalties change a lot in this place and the guy who was agreeing with you in one thread can be screaming at you in another.

Indeed. We have had *gasp* BMs and Gnomes actually agree! Perhaps most shocking, we even allied in a TGOD a couple times (Cyran, IIRC, before AD took up the BM mantle and was being with Durandal only, and again with Janeway Porn and the Coalition of the Slightly Sane)!

Now, if BMs and Gnomes can get along, there may be hope for HAB and Mecha Maniacs...someday.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-07-30 12:28am

RogueIce wrote:
Captain_Cyran wrote:There are cliques of people that hang around each other. But nothing is completely clique as in excluding others. Loyalties change a lot in this place and the guy who was agreeing with you in one thread can be screaming at you in another.
Indeed. We have had *gasp* BMs and Gnomes actually agree! Perhaps most shocking, we even allied in a TGOD a couple times (Cyran, IIRC, before AD took up the BM mantle and was being with Durandal only, and again with Janeway Porn and the Coalition of the Slightly Sane)!

Now, if BMs and Gnomes can get along, there may be hope for HAB and Mecha Maniacs...someday.

Silence Gnome, remember who graciously gave your master the main component of his sig banner

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-07-30 12:31am

Alyrium Denryle wrote:
RogueIce wrote:Indeed. We have had *gasp* BMs and Gnomes actually agree! Perhaps most shocking, we even allied in a TGOD a couple times (Cyran, IIRC, before AD took up the BM mantle and was being with Durandal only, and again with Janeway Porn and the Coalition of the Slightly Sane)!

Now, if BMs and Gnomes can get along, there may be hope for HAB and Mecha Maniacs...someday.
Silence Gnome, remember who graciously gave your master the main component of his sig banner

I'm not disputing it. Heck, I'm saying that if BMs and Gnomes have been known to agree and even work together, there clearly aren't too many "true" cliques in SD.Net and there is hope for the future.

And if the HAB and MM ever start hugging and being ultra friendly and actually conceed that both tanks and mechs are useful, well...Peace in the Middle East just might happen.

Post by **haas mark** » 2003-07-30 12:31am

Rye wrote:Depressed people maybe?

The BotMers..

~ver

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2003-07-30 12:33am

verilon wrote:
Rye wrote:Depressed people maybe?

The BotMers..

~ver

Hey, I ain't depressed!

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-07-30 12:33am

RogueIce wrote:
Alyrium Denryle wrote:
RogueIce wrote:Indeed. We have had *gasp* BMs and Gnomes actually agree! Perhaps most shocking, we even allied in a TGOD a couple times (Cyran, IIRC, before AD took up the BM mantle and was being with Durandal only, and again with Janeway Porn and the Coalition of the Slightly Sane)!

Now, if BMs and Gnomes can get along, there may be hope for HAB and Mecha Maniacs...someday.
Silence Gnome, remember who graciously gave your master the main component of his sig banner
I'm not disputing it. Heck, I'm saying that if BMs and Gnomes have been known to agree and even work together, there clearly aren't too many "true" cliques in SD.Net and there is hope for the future.

And if the HAB and MM ever start hugging and being ultra friendly and actually conceed that both tanks and mechs are useful, well...Peace in the Middle East just might happen.

I am just messing with you*hugs the gnome*

*whispers*" this is temporary, if you rear your ugly bearded heads... I will hadoken you

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2003-07-30 12:34am

Honestly, there seems to be groups of people who 'hang out' per say. I don't know if they would be considered a clique, but they are defenately a group.

Intelectuals (my label)- this board has quite a few really, really smart people who do not hesitate to delve into problems or debates with massive information and explanations.

Writters and Authors (again, my label)- Quite a few of the fanfic authors have done joint projects and have developed close relationships.

Military nuts (yes, again, my label)- A couple of private usergroups are dedicated to these guys. Some with real life experience and others with massive knowledge of military gear and stategies.

Kelly and Zaia worshipers (you know its true)- self explanitory.

Now, there is nothing wrong with any of these things, but I have notice that certain groups of people travel in the same direction with each other. I would count myself in a couple few of the groups so obviously I don't think being in one has a negitive conotation.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-07-30 12:34am

Alyrium Denryle wrote:I am just messing with you*hugs the gnome*

Awwww... *hugs the BM*

Alyrium Denryle wrote:*whispers*" this is temporary, if you rear your ugly bearded heads... I will hadoken you

*nods, and checks the charge on his Gridfire Rifle*

Captain Cyran · Post by **Captain Cyran** » 2003-07-30 12:34am

Gnomes and Black Mages do not get along...it's just that there are rare occasions where we agree on simple things. DGG and I have agreed on things before this...but nothing has ever changed.

Post by **haas mark** » 2003-07-30 12:36am

Robert Treder wrote:
verilon wrote:
Rye wrote:Depressed people maybe?

The BotMers..

~ver
Hey, I ain't depressed!

The point was that I AM!

~ver

Captain Cyran · Post by **Captain Cyran** » 2003-07-30 12:36am

RogueIce wrote:
Alyrium Denryle wrote:I am just messing with you*hugs the gnome*
Awwww... *hugs the BM*

Alyrium Denryle wrote:*whispers*" this is temporary, if you rear your ugly bearded heads... I will hadoken you
*nods, and checks the charge on his Gridfire Rifle*

That is the type of relationship the BM's and Gnomes have. Perfectly put..thanks both of you for giving everyone an example.