Is it possible to block this forum??

[Jeff_Favelle]

I mean the jokes are funny and all (not really), but there was like 20 new posts and I was all set to check out some neat reptile stuff and all I got were these lame - *ss recycled jokes. I don't want the forum gone, because people are obviously using it. But is it possible to block an entire forum so that when you check "new active posts" I don't have to view these?

Coolio. Thanks!

[Snip3r]

maybe making it private but giving the password out to all members would keep it from coming up as active topics? Other then that I dont think you can block/hide a forum as all posts go through a single server and it doesn't 'sift' through them.

[Bartman]

i agree...its kinda anoyin even though there are funny ones but this is a herp forum not ajoke site...keep the section but keep it outta the new threads area.

[RaVeNo888o]

instead of a joke forum, why dont they make it an off topic forum?

[sapphire_moon]

I didn't even knew this forum existed!

[ohh_kristina]

I agree..I check the site through the recent posts and I really don't like digging through all the stupid jokes to get to the good stuff. I don't think the forum should be deleted, and I do like other posts that are posted in the General forum, but there have been a surplus of jokes lately..and yeah.

[Bartman]

causs snip3r posted a lot of jokes (and i love them) but it filled up the new forums area.

[dank7oo]

i agree with bartman ... why not make up your own jokes instead of copying and pasting old ones sniper?

[SerpentLust]

Ugh I know, I'm really not liking this forum. (no offence meant to the people who do)...but I like reading about herps and stuff, now I have to search through all the joke posts...

Jenn

[ChunkyMunky]

yea i just love when i check the new threads and see
BLONDES!
HOW TO TELL YOU'RE A REDNECK
MY WIFES A DIRTY TRAMP!!

Yea, the jokes are funny but c'mon there is no need for all that, a few a day is cool but flooding the entire active thread area with jokes is ridiculous considering its not a joke site. Hope i didnt sound like too much of an @$$hole. Just my 2 cents.

[sSNAKESs.com]

There would be no differance if these posts came up on the new threads here or if they came up in the general discussion... I think Snip3r was just trying to help out and fill up the new forum...

For everyone though, lets not spam it again.. hah hah!! :)

[katev17]

Subscribe to the threads you frequent often, then go to your profile when you log in. It might make it (if you find it really that bad) just that much more bareable (sp?)

Kate

[Lisa]

I just noticed this forum. Cool.

[daver676]

Sweet, new forum!

Dave

[Tim and Julie B]

Okay. So people complain about jokes in the general forum so they change the site just for what, 2 % of the members, and still people complain? Gimme a break. No offense, but anyone annoyed by jokes must be leading sad lives. This may be a site offering info for herpers, but at the same time we are here getting to know one another, and off topic stuff like jokes is a part of it. Get used to it, they can only accomodate so many of you before ending up with 100 differnet forums! Seriously.........

Julie

[daver676]

Well said Julie.

Dave

[reptilesalonica]

I found the solution :) By pressing the tab View new posts if we have the choice to select viewing those posts by forums, then we couldn't mess with jokes and everything else unrelated. These are useful too but not for anyone and all the time.
~Greg~

[Tim and Julie B]

Thanks daver676!
Reptilesalonica that is a great idea!

[Jeff_Favelle]

No offense, but anyone annoyed by jokes must be leading sad lives.

An even sadder life? People complaining about the people complainging about jokes.

Apparently people have to like or enjoy something that YOU like to have a good life? Interesting take on life, and not one that share. Oh well.

[Zoe]

No offense, but anyone annoyed by jokes must be leading sad lives.
Well, I do agree a bit. I mean just overlook the joke threads, rights? But I also do see where Jeff is coming from, there are like 10 new threads here whenever I look and it is irritating to look over them. If I feel like reading a joke I will simply come into this forum, I'd rather not when I'm looking for herp-related stuff.

But jeff, I think you may have to tough if out!

Zoe

[Jeff_Favelle]

But jeff, I think you may have to tough if out!

Probably, but that's why I asked. I wasn't complaining and I wasn't asking to get rid of the forum (exact opposite, actually). But I couldn't see the harm in asking, so I did.

[reverendsterlin]

my problem besides all the room these threads have on the homepage, is misleading subject headers, it's almost as bad in the general forum which I think should be for herp related questions that don't fit in other forums. I agree, I come here to discuss those animals that wind up in this type of specialized forum. If I wanted jokes, bands, non-herp news articles, weightlifters, or any other topic I'm sure I can find those forums outside of a herp forum. Sure the occassional o/t post is no big deal, but for some members it seems the majority of their posts are off topic, some is ok, but when you log on and most of the home page thread shortcuts are non-herp related it begins to reflect on the intent of the site. JMHO

[marisa]

Its not just people with sad lives....I am HUGE into humour but I hate liner jokes. I avoid them, I tell people I do not want to hear them and I never read them. Not to say I think this forum is bad, but like Jeff I would prefer to skip over them.

Marisa

[Jeff_Favelle]

But Marisa, that would make you SAD!!! :D

[Tim and Julie B]

Jeff, why is it that no matter what I say you think it's personal? You have never even met me, yet you feel the need to get defensive whenever I don't agree with YOU. Nothing I said was even directed at you.

I surely didn't say you were complaining, nor did I say your question wasn't worth asking. I just think that since they already created this forum because of complaints (made by someone other than you) about jokes in the general forum, that it's asking a lot of them to change things yet again. Though I do like the idea of blocking "new posts" from any thread you don't want to partake in. I would hate to see the jokes disappear altogether, sometimes a chuckle is a good thing, but if some people keep making a big fuss over it they may just ban jokes.

Can you understand now that I wasn't disagreeing? I think "the benefit of the doubt" applies here.

Julie

[SnowSnake]

If Jeff could disable the new threads on from this forum to appear on the homepage it would be great.
I think we can agree that this forum is o/t and if you want to discuss about herps the joke/comedy forum isn't the place for it. When you come to the ssnakess.com forums you don't have to read all the posts on all the forums, just take a look at what interests you. If you don't like jokes don't come here, go read posts on another forum that interests you, thats all.

peace,
SnowSnake

P.S. By saying <u>you</u> I am not talking about Jeff_Favelle, i'm talking about everyone who reads this. thanks

[Lisa]

This thread isn't funny any more.

[reptilesalonica]

Originally posted by Lisa
This thread isn't funny any more.
probably yes :D

[Tim and Julie B]

This thread isn't funny any more.

It wasn't in the first place:toilet:

[Darlene]

I just found this new forum & I think it is a wonderful
idea. I don't understand why it is a problem when it
was created as a solution to the problem ; for all the
people who find jokes in their way.
When I come to sSnakeSs the General Discussion
page is the one that is my opener. Perhaps you who
don't want to see the jokes could set your favorite
forum as your opener. I was never fond of tripping
through all the new threads so I simply don't do it.
I check the main page of each section that I am
interested in after viewing the one set as my opener.
Give it a try......it may work for you , too.
Happy browsing everyone !! Dar

[Tim and Julie B]

That's what I do too, that's why I am not bothered by any one forum. I know which ones don't appeal to me so I don't vistit them.:D

[Piers]

if your time is that valuable that reading a 1 or 2 minute thread will screw up and waste your intire day you should realy rethink your life. most of the forums hear are about kissing each others ***'s! I find very few real questions asked, and If someone dares to stand out of the crowd you (no one inpaticular) tear them a new one!
These forums are ment to be informative and fun, not a "look how great I am" or a witch hunt!
Keep the jokes and learn to lighten up, LOL
Piers