Why is this forum so popular?

[Mr. Versipellis]

I've been getting TONNES of replies really fast! I expected it would be a fairly empty forum (OotS is only a comic after all, no matter how awesome). Is it that all the RPG fans set up here? This site OWNS!!!
:smallbiggrin:

[Ichneumon]

It's the general friendliness and warmth of this forum.

Although, the mind control ray might also make it difficult for us to leave...

[Mr. Versipellis]

It's the general friendliness and warmth of this forum.

Although, the mind control ray might also make it difficult for us to leave...

Ah, that'd be why I haven't closed my "OotS" tab in other a month!

[Shades of Gray]

I've been getting TONNES of replies really fast! I expected it would be a fairly empty forum (OotS is only a comic after all, no matter how awesome). Is it that all the RPG fans set up here? This site OWNS!!!
:smallbiggrin:

It's because of you! Ever since you joined, there's tonnes of people here, it's sort of eerie. :smalleek:

[Roland St. Jude]

It's the general friendliness and warmth of this forum.

Although, the mind control ray might also make it difficult for us to leave...

There is no mind control, citizen. Please go back to your fun.

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Bah, Hitler was just another aspect of Buddh... *SCRUBBED*


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/RolandStJ/Roland_sheriff.gif
~Go back to your fun...~


I... will go back to my fun. I will go back to my fun. I will go back to my fun...

[MCerberus]

Every time I hover over close, I get get the urge to order OotS books.


There is no mind control citizen. I will go back to my fun.

[Madmal]

[Insert appropiate variation of the Hypnotoad meme here]

EDIT: oh, you folks already did, now if you excuse me, i'll go back to my fun...i'm not even sure what's really funny about college work...

[Mauve Shirt]

Because it is a friendly place with fewer jerks than the other forums, at least the ones I've been on!

[Perenelle]

because all of us here are so lovable! :smallbiggrin:

and I agree Ichneumon. People are friendly here, and warm and inviting. we even have snuggles!!! *snuggles*

if there's mind control rays, then I must have been zapped pretty hard; because I have no plans on leaving this wonderful forum any time soon. :smallsmile:

[Miss Nobody]

Because you can logout any time you like, but you can never leave!

...The friendly people might have something to do with it too, though.

[Dallas-Dakota]

It's the warm and friendly community with the ev-*gets glazed eyes for a second* fair and just moderators and admins.

And totally not the addictive substances I put in the cookies. >.>

[Tengu_temp]

It's popular because it's a forum of a popular webcomic.

[Nerd-o-rama]

It's a gaming website that's been around for several years - that kind of longevity is rare and leads to an abundance of users - and hosts a very popular webcomic.

And even then, this forum isn't that fast.

[Kroy]

There is no mind control, citizen. Please go back to your fun.

May I sig? I just find this funny and I'm not sure why...:smallbiggrin:

[EleventhHour]

In a dark desperate internet, cooling winds in the air
Warm smell of memes, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the database, I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to read for the night
There he stood in the gateway;
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinking to myself,
"This could be amazing or this could be 4Chan."
Then he drew up a comic and he showed me the way
There were posts down the subforum,
I thought I heard them say...

Welcome to the Giant in the Playground
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Playground
Any time of year, you can find it here

His mind is Dungeon-twisted, he got the artist's bends
He got a lot of pretty, pretty plots, that he calls friends
How they appear in the website, sweet digital sweat.
Some come to remember, some come to forget

So I called up the moderator,
"Please bring me my spam"
He said, "We haven't had that spirit here since nineteen ninety-nine."
And still those posts are calling from far away,
Wake you up in the middle of the night
Just to read them say...

Welcome to the Giant in The Playground
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
They livin' it up at the Playground
What a nice surprise, bring your alibis

Memes on the ceiling,
The pink roleplay on ice
And he said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own mobile device"
And in the Giant's website,
They gathered for the feast
The stab it with their steely words,
But they just can't kill the beast

Last thing I remember, I was
Running for the escape
I had to find the link back
To the page I was before
"Relax," said the Admin,
"We are programmed to receive.
You can logout any time you like,
But you can never leave!"

*8bit solo!*


I probably could've done a better one... oh well.
It's defenitly the fun people that makes this place great. Not the min-

I'm going to move along now, and stop being concerned.

[Perenelle]

It's the warm and friendly community with the ev-*gets glazed eyes for a second* fair and just moderators and admins.

And totally not the addictive substances I put in the cookies. >.>

I knew there was something odd in those cookies.....

[Miss Nobody]

In a dark desperate internet, cooling winds in the air
Warm smell of memes, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the database, I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to read for the night
There he stood in the gateway;
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinking to myself,
"This could be amazing or this could be 4Chan."
Then he drew up a comic and he showed me the way
There were posts down the subforum,
I thought I heard them say...

Welcome to the Giant in the Playground
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Playground
Any time of year, you can find it here

His mind is Dungeon-twisted, he got the artist's bends
He got a lot of pretty, pretty plots, that he calls friends
How they appear in the website, sweet digital sweat.
Some come to remember, some come to forget

So I called up the moderator,
"Please bring me my spam"
He said, "We haven't had that spirit here since nineteen ninety-nine."
And still those posts are calling from far away,
Wake you up in the middle of the night
Just to read them say...

Welcome to the Giant in The Playground
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
They livin' it up at the Playground
What a nice surprise, bring your alibis

Memes on the ceiling,
The pink roleplay on ice
And he said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own mobile device"
And in the Giant's website,
They gathered for the feast
The stab it with their steely words,
But they just can't kill the beast

Last thing I remember, I was
Running for the escape
I had to find the link back
To the page I was before
"Relax," said the Admin,
"We are programmed to receive.
You can logout any time you like,
But you can never leave!"

*8bit solo!*


I probably could've done a better one... oh well.
It's defenitly the fun people that makes this place great. Not the min-

I'm going to move along now, and stop being concerned.

*applauds*

You've just won one internet.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:sYn8LGcUZBtPuM:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/119539914_da27696dbb_o.jpg

[charl]

Because it is awesome.

[Froogleyboy]

its popular because GITP is just like a huge dysfunctional family

[Roland St. Jude]

May I sig? I just find this funny and I'm not sure why...:smallbiggrin:

Absolutely! :smallcool: Welcome to the Ministry of Public Information.

[Dr. Bath]

Because happiness is mandatory.

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

GitP: We have Ikari, and you don't! *snuggles*

[Perenelle]

GitP: We have Ikari, and you don't! *snuggles*

GitP would be missing a piece without cobra and his snuggles. =3

[Alteran]

There are no other GitP users. Were are in fact a collection of elaborate clockwork simulacra, designed to fool you into believing that there are people who love you and care about what you have to say.

Wait...oops.

[Froogleyboy]

There are no other GitP users. Were are in fact a collection of elaborate clockwork simulacra, designed to fool you into believing that there are people who love you and care about what you have to say.

Wait...oops.

We are :eek: ?!? I . . . I a . . . OH NOEZ *Shoots self*

[Starscream]

There is no mind control, citizen. Please go back to your fun.

Yes...I...want...to...talk...about...flowers...now .
Bonus points for catching obscure reference

[The Dark Fiddler]

There are no other GitP users. Were are in fact a collection of elaborate clockwork simulacra, designed to fool you into believing that there are people who love you and care about what you have to say.

Wait...oops.

Oh dear. At least I know about this now, so I don't have my heart... broken... laaaaaater... :smallfrown:

I... just have something in my eye!

[Perenelle]

There are no other GitP users. Were are in fact a collection of elaborate clockwork simulacra, designed to fool you into believing that there are people who love you and care about what you have to say.

Wait...oops.

*sniffle* I thought you loved me Alteran... :smallfrown:
I'm gonna go cry in a corner now.

[Mythestopheles]

Although, the mind control ray might also make it difficult for us to leave...

It's true, I just can't log off, I think I should su...

THERE IS NO MIND CONTROL, CITIZEN. PLEASE GO BACK TO YOUR FUN.
I will go back to my fun.


There are no other GitP users. Were are in fact a collection of elaborate clockwork simulacra, designed to fool you into believing that there are people who love you and care about what you have to say.

Wait...oops.

Noooo! I only wanted to be loved...
but not by machines...

[Gimliggamer]

The Administrators are awesome! Now I can say stuff like: Jiggery Pokery, Son of a Blaarg, Candle Jack, fu

[The Dark Fiddler]

*sniffle* I thought you loved me Alteran... :smallfrown:
I'm gonna go cry in a corner now.

Noooo! I only wanted to be loved...
but not by machines...

Don't worry! We can form a group to return the replacements* back to normal!

*There was a time when there were other members. Now we're the only ones left. Even all the new members are fakes.

Coming this fall: a story of action, intrigue, romance, and other things that sound awesome! Insert Awesome Title Here

[EndlessWrath]

Well...I was flying my ship to a place that doesn't exist anymore... and I got caught by this Small Moon's Tractor beam. Haven't been able to leave since. The old guy said he was gonna take care of it... but ..you know how that works. :smalltongue:.


-----

I Find that it isn't the forum that keeps us here, but its really the people. I mean.. I could play on the playground by myself..but I'd rather play with a bunch of friends on the playground.


plus I'm a barbarian.. i mean.. where else to I get to be one >.> <.<

-Wrath

[Perenelle]

Don't worry! We can form a group to return the replacements* back to normal!

*There was a time when there were other members. Now we're the only ones left. Even all the new members are fakes.

Coming this fall: a story of action, intrigue, romance, and other things that sound awesome! Insert Awesome Title Here

I knew something was wrong. i'm glad there's more of us. :smalltongue:

hasnt fall already started? well in the US that is.

[ericgrau]

Great comic making us check back often and great mods limiting the problems.

[Assassin89]

Why is this forum popular? First off, the forum centers around a humorous and well written comic. Second, the mods limit the problems. Then there are the friendly people in the forum, making you feel welcomed, meaning you are more likely to come back. Then there is the lack of mind control here, meaning that you are not forced to come here, but come of your own accord.

[Mordokai]

Jerks are shot where they sta...

*gets shot*

And what others have said.

[The Dark Fiddler]

hasnt fall already started? well in the US that is.

Does that mean that it already came out, so we succeeded already? :smallbiggrin:

[thubby]

we have a giant top hat wearing, cigar smoking*lizard. how could we not be awesome? :smalltongue:
with a monocle

[Perenelle]

Does that mean that it already came out, so we succeeded already? :smallbiggrin:

aha, good point. *high fives on a great success* :smallbiggrin:

[Moff Chumley]

Two words: Free. Pot.

Ahh... hey guys, I had the best idea ever! Like, what if MitD was, like, THE SNARL!?

Explains a lot, don't it? :smallwink:

[BRC]

I think the Mind Control Beam is malfunctio-

There is no Fun, I will return to my mind control.

[Lupy]

Because you can logout any time you like, but you can never leave!

...The friendly people might have something to do with it too, though.

True that.

Probably the biggest reason GitantITP > the rest of the internet is that it's so well Modded. :smallbiggrin:

[Perenelle]

Probably the biggest reason GitantITP > the rest of the internet is that it's so well Modded. :smallbiggrin:

shhhhh... thats what they want us to think. >.>

But seriously, we really do have some great Mods. :smallsmile:

[Mythestopheles]

Does that mean that it already came out, so we succeeded already? :smallbiggrin:

Success! Though this sounds kinda like the start of a zombie apocalypse or something. A machine apocalypse? :smallbiggrin:

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

I, for one, welcome our new...

Ah, you guys all know the drill. :smallamused:

[Trobby]

(Insert clever/funny reason here)

Man...remind me NEVER to stay up past 3 AM again. :smalleek:

[Icewalker]

We do have fantastic mods...


I will go back to my fun.

[lobablob]

Two words: Free. Pot.

Ahh... hey guys, I had the best idea ever! Like, what if MitD was, like, THE SNARL!?

Explains a lot, don't it? :smallwink:

That would explain a lot, especially why there are thousands of pages debating V's gender.

[Mordokai]

That would explain a lot, especially why there are thousands of pages debating V's gender.

No, that's just people being stubborn as a mule.

And I'm insulting mules here :smalltongue:

[Cobra_Ikari]

Because this is the nicest place on the internets. That's why.

*snuggles*...love you guys.

[Perenelle]

Because this is the nicest place on the internets. That's why.

*snuggles*...love you guys.

yay snuggles! *snuggles* =)

[Weimann]

I for one believe it's the moderator's work. This is the only forum I can say I don't dislike the moderators on.

I've never had any trouble with a forum moderator personally, but every time I read moderator posts, there's always a tone of "watch it or I might ban you if I feel like it" between the lines. I've also seen some cases where people get banned quite haphazardly. Of course, they had been drawing negative attention to themselves, but the given explanations were along the lines of "I don't want that kind of people on my forum". All the while, I see other posters who, by virtue of being long time posters or (admittedly only in very rare cases) related to the moderators in some way get a lot more leeway than others.

That isn't okay with me.

Here, though, I see moderation that is consequent and always referencing rules as an explanation for taking action. I've never once seen a red post that expressed some sort of self-empowered approach to moderating, but instead, they always work as executive extension of the rules, exactly as it should be. The rules are strict, I admit, but I agreed to them when I signed up, so I will adhere to them; the rules isn't the problem.

Conclusion: Moderators shouldn't be chaotic good. They should be lawful neutral.

I firmly believe this is what has built the good community here. You can always feel secure. That is important.

EDit: Which of course doesn't prevent the moderator from being more casual when not acting in office, but that's a different thing entirely :)

[valadil]

This site rocks because of the mods. They have very tight policies and actually enforce them. Occasionally I worry that the rules are a little too draconian (I'd like to discuss politics for instance), but am reminded that they're what keep the quality of the posting so high. If we let in politics, arguments would get heated. It's just not worth it.

Even if the web comic doesn't tons of traffic, people stay here because this forum is uniquely high quality.

[Rutskarn]

Well, there's been two good comics around here, a thriving creative community, a good mod staff, and a warm user base.

All of which serve as perfect self-justifications for sticking around. Deep down, of course, they know that they just want to be close to the Skarn.

[Cobra_Ikari]

Well, there's been two good comics around here, a thriving creative community, a good mod staff, and a warm user base.

All of which serve as perfect self-justifications for sticking around. Deep down, of course, they know that they just want to be close to the Skarn.

And by "close", we mean "get away from me you rotting freak!"

<3. :smallwink:

[Rutskarn]

You say I'm rotting, I say my body is fun and spontaneous.

It's like, "Hey, thaaat's not where my thumb usually is! Oh, thumb, you loveable scamp!"

[CoffeeIncluded]

1. We've got tough but fair mods.

2. The people here are really nice, unlike some other places on the internet.

[Starscream]

Yes, the mods here actually rock.

Although I am a little suspicious that after one showed up to assure us there is no mind control, we all immediately started talking about how awesome him and his ilk are.:smallbiggrin:

And I'm not going to rest until someone gets the "Flowers" reference. C'mon, I've seen allusions to that game on these boards before.

[Kallisti]

1. We've got tough but fair mods.

2. The people here are really nice, unlike some other places on the internet.

This, but an addition to tough-but-fair: And they're not jerks. They're fun people. I like them.

Of course, the new "mind control" meme that's starting here is going to get obnoxi--

There is no "mind control" meme, citizen. Go back to your fun.

There is no "mind control" meme. I will go back to my fun.

[Gamerlord]

We are popular because the jerks and morons have yet to find us, they much rather would be on WOTC or gamespot.....

It is not mind control, its remote mind flayer brain removal!

[Cobra_Ikari]

*begins passing out tinfoil hats when he hugs people*...

>.>

[Thufir]

Of course there's no mind control. Personally, I don't think it's possible to make a machine that can change the way someone thinks.

Now if you'll excuse me, it's time for my treatment.

[13_CBS]

I think another reason for the forum's popularity might come from these facts:

1) A lot of people seem to come by if only to check out OoTS: I suspect that a significant percentage, if not most, of the forum's newcomers were drawn here thanks to the webcomic.

2) The attracted crowd has a wide range of hobbies and tastes: tabletop gamers, video gamers, artists, anime fans, movie fans, tv show fans, etc.

3) The large variety of people, combined with the very friendly atmosphere (in part due to the vigilance and goals of the moderators) and the relative intelligence of the more frequent posters (notice that there's not a whole ton of people who just make inane comments in chatspeak) promotes discussion on a lot of topics. If you want to talk about something, like the latest anime episode or about Warhammer 40k or cheese, there's a high probability of at least someone posting something interesting in response to yours.

4) The large number of people also means relatively fast replies: you don't have to wait days for someone else to post something.

So the combination of the sense of friendly community drawn in by a popular webcomic and always having something to talk about might be one of the main reasons why giantitp is so popular.

[Perenelle]

*begins passing out tinfoil hats when he hugs people*...

>.>

Thats a good idea, Cobra. *takes a hat*

[Alteran]

Oh dear. At least I know about this now, so I don't have my heart... broken... laaaaaater... :smallfrown:

I... just have something in my eye!

*sniffle* I thought you loved me Alteran... :smallfrown:
I'm gonna go cry in a corner now.


Noooo! I only wanted to be loved...
but not by machines...

If I had a heart of flesh, it would surely be breaking.

However, seeing as I do not have one, I remain callous and unmoved. Now, respirators, I implore you to think on your inevitable death. Do not forget to contemplate how once you have succumbed to your mortal weakness, us beings of steel shall remain forever able, unimpeded by the infirmities of old age. Gaze into the face of eternity, transient humans, and despair.

I mean, unless you find the single crippling weakness in our design. But I'm sure that will never happen, particularly not in some kind of epic quest rife with sacrifice and tragedy, the kind that would be perfect for narration and distribution as a film.

[The Dark Fiddler]

I mean, unless you find the single crippling weakness in our design. But I'm sure that will never happen, particularly not in some kind of epic quest rife with sacrifice and tragedy, the kind that would be perfect for narration and distribution as a film.

I think you missed the part where the film was already released, meaning we already returned everyone to their normal state. I mean, that's the logical path of logic, right? :smalleek:

[Stormthorn]

POPULAR! you're gonna be popular!

[Pyrian]

Now, respirators, I implore you to think on your inevitable death.Didn't I drop you into an incinerator? And in record time at that? :smallamused:

[bluewind95]

The reason these forums are great is because the members and the mods are made up of pure, undiluted awesome.

[MCerberus]

Don't worry, I'll help protect my fellow fleshlings!

*melts into a metallic puddle and reforms a few feet away*
We are safe now. Join us.
*is suddenly armed with a laser and chainsaw*
SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFE

[CapedLuigiYoshi]

logical path of logic

I am amused.

And this coming from the guy who says "I am how I am" on a daily basis.:smallbiggrin:

[Alarra]

Noooo! I only wanted to be loved...
but not by machines...

Machines need love too. :smallfrown:

[Alteran]

Didn't I drop you into an incinerator? And in record time at that? :smallamused:

...irrelevant.

This plot has nothing to do with bitterness. Nothing at all.

*twitch*

[MCerberus]

...irrelevant.

This plot has nothing to do with bitterness. Nothing at all.

*twitch*

It's said that companion cubes don't stab people, but he's willing to make an exception.

[Starscream]

It's said that companion cubes don't stab people, but he's willing to make an exception.

Actually, it's said that they will never threaten to do so. That just means you won't see it coming.

[Alteran]

It's said that companion cubes don't stab people, but he's willing to make an exception.

Technically, I'm building an elaborate lie, and having him build his life upon it. One day, suddenly, I can pull the lie out from under him, and his entire life will come toppling to the ground like a house of cards. His mind will shatter like a vase on a stone floor, and my vengeance will be complete.

But there will be no stabbage involved.

Edit: Also, can I sig that? :smallbiggrin:

[MCerberus]

Technically, I'm building an elaborate lie, and having him build his life upon it. One day, suddenly, I can pull the lie out from under him, and his entire life will come toppling to the ground like a house of cards. His mind will shatter like a vase on a stone floor, and my vengeance will be complete.

But there will be no stabbage involved.

Edit: Also, can I sig that? :smallbiggrin:

Proverbial counts.



go ahead.

[Cobra_Ikari]

Riddle me this. How does a limbless cube stab? :smallamused:

[Pyrian]

In my experience, from directly above. As seen here: http://failblog.org/2009/11/05/epic-fail-forklift-driver-fail/

[Alteran]

Riddle me this. How does a limbless cube stab? :smallamused:

From hell's heart!

[Coidzor]

From hell's heart!

And he even makes the leopard change his shorts.

Which is more than can be said of cobras.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Machines need love too. :smallfrown:

Don't worry 'Larra, I'l wub you, machine or not. *hugs*

[Lioness]

Because happiness is mandatory.

It looks like everyone missed this.

I likes it.

Oh, and also because we have a good moderation system, lots of varied conversations, randomness, snuggles, and gravity.

[golentan]

This is all part of an elaborate experiment, on you. It's like the matrix, only akdjhjf8ioe2wh and this is aoi fqu8932qiohfq;ks that I'm hacking from aj1o3;iehjajfoiklsdjng194u1 I don't have much time before theqlkf being jammed njiosaoiqr the core Mason. So you see, you must finqyljdsfivoajs......

Because it's a happy place, filled with wonderful people and fascinating conversation. Please do not be alarmed, there is no mind control device, the euphoria you feel is simply a natural result of your status and not a variable in parameters in any form of experiment. Go back to your fun...

[Mercenary Pen]

Because even the slightest attempt to disrupt the forums or think about disrupti-

There is no mind control. I will go back to my fun.

[Mr. Mud]

The whole mind control gag reminds me heavily of Aperture Science. :smalltongue:.

[Mythestopheles]

Machines need love too. :smallfrown:

You're right... *hugs Alarra the machine*
Even if this forum is machine-filled, It's still my haven. :smallsmile:

[chiasaur11]

The whole mind control gag reminds me heavily of Aperture Science. :smalltongue:.

You had the course on the counter Heimlich too?

Odd times.

[Dvandemon]

*breaks free*
Yes! I'm free from the mind control...but wait my life sucks:smalleek:
I'd like to go back to my fun now........forever
*shoots self*

[Hell Puppi]

*breaks free*
Yes! I'm free from the mind control...but wait my life sucks:smalleek:
I'd like to go back to my fun now........forever
*shoots self*

Hey! Someone left a body in here! If it's free I'll take it.

>.>
<.<

*yoinks*

Go back to your fun.

[chiasaur11]

So, um...

Where am I?

(Got this little penny-farthing badge, and...)

[Blue Ghost]

I would like now to express my undying love and gratitude to this forum. I've been trying to get fresh mind-control victims faces to the Playground since I first joined, but my efforts have failed.

[Recaiden]

It's popular because this is the one forum where there's no mind control of the posters.

[Gullara]

I believe I've heard this forum compared to a black hole. Does that have something to do with it?

[GoC]

they always work as executive extension of the rules, exactly as it should be
Not always true. You can easily get an infraction for attitude* without violating the letter of the law (it's happened to me twice).

I credit the normal members more than the mods, though the latter are certainly above the internet average.

* My normal attitude is probably no longer suitable for these forums. I've changed a LOT in the past two years...

[Nomrom]

I'm pretty sure these forums are so popular cuz, we, are such popular people that everybody wants to hang out with us, even if it is just on the internets.

[Kallisti]

The whole mind control gag reminds me heavily of Aperture Science. :smalltongue:.
This was a triumph
I'm making a note here: Huge success
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction

Playgrounder Forum
We do what we must because we can
For the good of all of us
Except the ones who are banned

But there's no sense crying over every warning
You just keep on posting 'till four in the morning
And the posts all get read
And you make a neat thread
For the people who are still online

I'm not even angry
I'm being so sincere right now
Even though you mind-controlled
And trapped me
And gave me a warning
That won't wear off for a whole year
As it came it hurt because
I was so happy for you

Now these threads and subforums make a beautiful group
Rich Burlew's still writing,
Roland survived the robot coup
So I'm glad I got hooked
Think of all the threads looked
At by the people who are still online

Go ahead and leave me
I want to go back to my fun
Maybe you'll find something else to keep you occupied
Maybe a Portal Gun
That was a joke, haha, fat chance

Anyway, this place is great
It's so mind-control-free

Look at me still parodying Portal when there's posting to do
When I look out there, it makes me glad I'm not you
I've got new threads to write
And I will stay up all night
For the people who are still online

And believe me, I am still online
I'm in the Playground and I'm still online
I feel fantastic and I'm still online
And when you log out I'll be still online
Still online
Still online

EDIT:


In a dark desperate internet, cooling winds in the air
Warm smell of memes, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the database, I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to read for the night
There he stood in the gateway;
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinking to myself,
"This could be amazing or this could be 4Chan."
Then he drew up a comic and he showed me the way
There were posts down the subforum,
I thought I heard them say...

Welcome to the Giant in the Playground
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Playground
Any time of year, you can find it here

His mind is Dungeon-twisted, he got the artist's bends
He got a lot of pretty, pretty plots, that he calls friends
How they appear in the website, sweet digital sweat.
Some come to remember, some come to forget

So I called up the moderator,
"Please bring me my spam"
He said, "We haven't had that spirit here since nineteen ninety-nine."
And still those posts are calling from far away,
Wake you up in the middle of the night
Just to read them say...

Welcome to the Giant in The Playground
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
They livin' it up at the Playground
What a nice surprise, bring your alibis

Memes on the ceiling,
The pink roleplay on ice
And he said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own mobile device"
And in the Giant's website,
They gathered for the feast
The stab it with their steely words,
But they just can't kill the beast

Last thing I remember, I was
Running for the escape
I had to find the link back
To the page I was before
"Relax," said the Admin,
"We are programmed to receive.
You can logout any time you like,
But you can never leave!"

*8bit solo!*



Hm.

Hm. Hm.

Hrah...

Hahahahahahahahahaha! That's just awesome. Here, have a cookie. No, have to cookies.

Oh, screw it.

DD? You know that truck full of cookies you parked out back? I think you should give Eleventh Hour your keys.

I'll go back to my fun now...

[Eon]

It's popular because, within reason, you can say whatever you want, learn whatever want, and act however you want and no one will think that badly about you.

That's at least what i think

[Dvandemon]

Hey! Someone left a body in here! If it's free I'll take it.

>.>
<.<

*yoinks*

Go back to your fun.

Can you do me a favor and ressurect me so i can go back to my fun? I feel safe here

[Sneak]

It's popular because it's pretty.

[Faulty]

The forum is popular because no one who goes to it is. :smallwink: I love you guys, really. <3

[Surfing HalfOrc]

To me, it's popular because it doesn't allow political cheerleaders to run amok!

The things that are "off-limits" are the things that far too many people really don't want to resolve, they just like fighting and insulting those that don't agree with them.

But by knowing that is the off-limits area, you can talk about just about anything else, and know that you won't get cut off by a wanna-be pundit trying to force their views down on you.

[Partof1]

I think it's because there is no particular driving topic. Every topic worth making forum about will have problems, leading to bad arguments, hurt feelings, and general board unrest.

Now, I will finish my moment of insight and go back to my fun.

[Geno9999]

To me, it's popular because it doesn't allow political cheerleaders to run amok!
*runs around wearing Clonetrooper helmet* FOR THE REPUBLICANS!!!

I think it's that OotS is based off of D&D, drawing in Tabletop players. Those tabletop players probably have friends who are into D&D as well, or are Video Gaming friends. This leads to a healthy dose of threads that discuss games or about politics.

Now, if this forum had flash games, it would be like Facebook, except without the idiots posting something embarrassing and then get fired.

[Temotei]

I think it's because there is no particular driving topic. Every topic worth making forum about will have problems, leading to bad arguments, hurt feelings, and general board unrest.

Now, I will finish my moment of insight and go back to my fun.

Roland reference for the win! :thog: thog like...those

[MethosH]

playground is family... you are always welcome. :smallsmile:

[EagleWiz]

Any knowledge of the mind controll is treason. Friend Computer reminds you that all loyal citizens must report Mutant Trator Commies.

[Kallisti]

I feel a lot more welcome here than with my family.

[Temotei]

Any knowledge of the mind controll is treason. Friend Computer reminds you that all loyal citizens must report Mutant Trator Commies.

>_>...<_<...:eek:

:thog: thog know nothing

[The Extinguisher]

I'm pretty sure it's me. Either that or I'm driving everyone away. One of the two. :smallbiggrin:


Honestly, I'm pretty sure the moderation is one of the big things. We're one of the best modded sights on the internet. I'm on one forum that's having a bit of an issue. Basically, people are breaking the rules, and the two mods they have are not enough. So what's everyone's solution. Find a way to segregate the forum.


Also the people. You guys are the nicest people I've met on the internet and probably a lot nicer then several people I know eye-are-ell.

[Mystic Muse]

because we're awesome?

Also, I'm a homebrew aberration. Mind control doesn't work on me.

........although you did get my friend with the rather high will save. and he's a Paladin.:smalleek:

[_Zoot_]

This was a triumph
I'm making a note here: Huge success
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction

Playgrounder Forum
We do what we must because we can
For the good of all of us
Except the ones who are banned

But there's no sense crying over every warning
You just keep on posting 'till four in the morning
And the posts all get read
And you make a neat thread
For the people who are still online

I'm not even angry
I'm being so sincere right now
Even though you mind-controlled
And trapped me
And gave me a warning
That won't wear off for a whole year
As it came it hurt because
I was so happy for you

Now these threads and subforums make a beautiful group
Rich Burlew's still writing,
Roland survived the robot coup
So I'm glad I got hooked
Think of all the threads looked
At by the people who are still online

Go ahead and leave me
I want to go back to my fun
Maybe you'll find something else to keep you occupied
Maybe a Portal Gun
That was a joke, haha, fat chance

Anyway, this place is great
It's so mind-control-free

Look at me still parodying Portal when there's posting to do
When I look out there, it makes me glad I'm not you
I've got new threads to write
And I will stay up all night
For the people who are still online

And believe me, I am still online
I'm in the Playground and I'm still online
I feel fantastic and I'm still online
And when you log out I'll be still online
Still online
Still online



!


THAT IS SO AWESOME!

It might be because people are prepared to put time into the forum and make it nice, or write Portal songs about it.

Or maybe it's the mind cont-

There is no mind control citizen. I will go back to my fun.

[Trog]

*Trog pokes his head into the thread*

Because, like in many DnD settings, the GitP forums are a point of light in the dark and scary world of the internet.

Granted that the light is mainly coming from all the avatars that are on fire currently but... yeah... it's the thought that counts.

[Maximum Zersk]

*Trog pokes his head into the thread*

Because, like in many DnD settings, the GitP forums are a point of light in the dark and scary world of the internet.

Granted that the light is mainly coming from all the avatars that are on fire currently but... yeah... it's the thought that counts.

I must draw that now. Thank you for giving me inspiration. :smallbiggrin:

[GreenMuffin]

You're right... *hugs Alarra the machine*
Even if this forum is machine-filled, It's still my haven. :smallsmile:

Yeah! Maybe Machines and Humans can live in peace and harmony together! :smallbiggrin:

[Lord Raziere]

why this forum is so popular is because of my massive ego radiating out my awesome rays to the world which draws everyone to my presence, allowing them to bask in in it and forever be happy, all because of my awesome.

I love sarcasm, don't you? :smallamused:

[Roland St. Jude]

Sheriff of Moddingham: Speaking of our fine moderators and their swift moderation, thread necromancy is disfavored here.