Captain Colonial Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Having been on these boards for more than nine years now, and seeing so many debates, comments, requests for opinions, etc., end in an entirely predictable fashion, it seems to me that certain things are almost always true by the end of each discussion. So I thought, why not compile a list of Westfield Boardroom Truisms, or WBTs, that can be quoted in future when a thread kicks off? I'll provide two examples: WBT #1: Any thread that is started where the author requests an opinion as to whether or not something they do or have done voluntarily is right or wrong, will end with the author concluding they were right, no matter how strongly the majority who gave said requested opinion disagree with the author's point of view. WBT #2: Any thread where the author states they are looking to purchase a tintop and then lists the cars they are willing to consider, will end after considerable debate, further models not on the list being suggested, and the author buying something utterly different from anything discussed or not purchasing a car after all and sticking with their current transport. OK, let's have your truisms, and I'll compile a ongoing list. /gets popcorn ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 That any thread that is more than 2 pages long ends with a subject totally different to the subject that started the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 True! So we'll call that: WBT #3: Any thread that is more than 2 pages long ends with a subject totally different to the subject that started the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliveboy8 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Yes what a great idea. I remember some time ago there was a "build" thread on here which was so funny I copied it to a word doc because it showed how, when asked a simple question the replies go off at such a tangent it is almost ridiculous. I'll try and find it later and post a link. I like the threads that an OP will start with something that happened to him and then the replies start with "in 1975..." Just reminds me of Uncle Albert in Only Fools... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 if a thread asks for a serious opinion it will not recieve it... moreover if the word "serious" apears in the title it is open season for silly answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Dom, that applies to all threads. If you want a serious opinion go to a professional and pay for it. Just thought of another one. If you respond to an andyfiggy2002 opinion you're accused of picking on him and get stupid pm's from him telling you so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 When asking if option a or b is the better, the answer will always be that options c to z are infinitely superior (depending on the respondent's deep seated fears and prejudices). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 spotted threads being taken seriousely - what's the chances of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 spotteds are always serious. It's Buzz getting chips and fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippydave Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Proposed truisms..... Proposal 1:Whatever the subject, no matter how well thought out and reasoned the subject matter is....Some one will take the diametrically opposed view just to be contrary.... (PS: I personally think this is a good thing....) Proposal2: No matter what the question, Blatters will ask..." Have you done a search?"..... Proposal3: Whenever some Gordon Gecko-wannabe capitalist right wing pig-dog opines that greed is good... Red Norm will be all over 'em like fleas on a scabby dog..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 QUOTE Red Norm I like that. Normally I'm called Norm the Form(an) because I can get a bit (BIT!) bossy at times. But my maternal grandfather was a true communist. He was in Red Square (wasn't called that then) at the revolution and was a friend of Trotsky. He had to leave Russia when Trotsky fled. During the war he was interned as a communist. He read the Daily Worker till the day he died. He had a spare bedroom in his council flat in Hackney. It had his lasts in it as he was a cobbler by trade. It also had a small Vodka still which produced this clean "smoking" fluid that came from the potato peeling he put in the other end. He wouldn't give me any Vodka (must have been about 100% proof) but I got lots of Mackeson from the age of two (I'm told). My mother always nagged me to go and see him (about 1/2 hour bike ride) but when she discovered that he was letting me drink Mackeson she then tried to stop me going there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedditchJay Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Threads that start " I can not PM someone" because they are not WSCC members..... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V 8 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Just thought of another one. If you respond to an andyfiggy2002 opinion you're accused of picking on him and get stupid pm's from him telling you so. Tsk tsk Norman!!................beat me to it actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V 8 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'll get me coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 If you ask what your cars worth...it's gonna end up with someone getting a restraining order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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