New forum description

AntonyF · August 7 2009, 03:16 AM

No disrespect to whomever created the original motto of this forum, but I found (per this thread) that the Stargate desciprtion was, well, too descriptive! The other forums have witty, tongue-in-cheek descriptions.

So Bonzy said I could set up a poll!

Joy · August 7 2009, 03:38 AM

I voted for the Canadian woods, but my runner up would be "Can't call this the Enterprise forum" and "Mocking our enemies".

Joy

DWF · August 7 2009, 04:11 AM

"It's always suicide-mission this, save-the-planet that. No one ever stops by just to say 'hi' anymore."

That was my choice.

Angry Angel · August 7 2009, 11:21 AM

Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum

Perfect example of how Stargate was never to proud to acknowledge where it's coming from and that it didn't take itself all that seriously.

Kpnuts · August 7 2009, 12:22 PM

Definitely the canadian woods line!

AntonyF · August 7 2009, 01:51 PM

Ha. The Canadian woods line is mine, and winning...! But I preferred the Enterprise entry and voted for that.

bigdaddy · August 7 2009, 02:54 PM

I like my own "Boldly going where everyone has gone several times before".

Thor Damar · August 7 2009, 04:29 PM

I went with 'Mocking our enemies since 1996'. Mostly because of lines like this:

O'Neill: Sorry I'm late but I was having a wonderful lunch.
Baal: Impudence!
O'Neill: No, tuna.

Hartzilla2007 · August 7 2009, 04:35 PM

Angry Angel wrote:

Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum

Ditto.

clint g · August 7 2009, 04:42 PM

I almost went for the Canadian woods one, but I just had to go with the Enterprise option

Serial thread killer · August 7 2009, 07:09 PM

clint g wrote:

I almost went for the Canadian woods one, but I just had to go with the Enterprise option

Me to.

P0sitr0nic · August 7 2009, 10:20 PM

We found a ring...in the sand..

yay!

Kpnuts · August 7 2009, 10:57 PM

The Enterprise line is something that you'll laugh at once, and then get bored of. It's confusing, even for people who enjoy the show, is an extremely vague reference, and just copies a line from the show word for word. It also makes no sense as a forum description.

The Canadian woods one is actually clever, totally accurate and is very amusing. It is also a good description for a message board.

Aurian · August 7 2009, 11:03 PM

Voted for "Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum"

The Borgified Corpse · August 7 2009, 11:31 PM

"Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum."

It's one of those brilliant lines that sticks out even after it isn't technically "funny" anymore (kinda like how all the Doctor Who fans are now constantly quoting the "Wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey" line). Plus, it seems especially perfect since it's an addendum to a Star Trek BBS. If this were more of a general sci-fi BBS or one devoted exclusively to Stargate, I'd advise going with something different.

My 2nd favorite is the "Canadian woods" line, although I'm not sure I like the exact wording. I'd probably replace "Canadian woods" with "exotic pine forests of Canada." But that's just me.

View Poll Results: What should be this forum's description?
Transporting you to Canadian woods for over ten years	33	30.28%
MALP shows no intelligent life, General	3	2.75%
Mocking our enemies since 1996	11	10.09%
We're too funny for our show	0	0%
Reproductive organs on the inside	2	1.83%
Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum	39	35.78%
We found a ring...in the sand..	5	4.59%
It's always suicide-mission this, save the planet that. No one ever stops by just to say hi anymore	13	11.93%
Keep the current description!	3	2.75%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

August 7 2009, 03:16 AM	#1
AntonyF Administrator	New forum description No disrespect to whomever created the original motto of this forum, but I found (per this thread) that the Stargate desciprtion was, well, too descriptive! The other forums have witty, tongue-in-cheek descriptions. So Bonzy said I could set up a poll!

August 7 2009, 03:38 AM	#2
Joy Commodore Location: Springfield, MO, USA	Re: New forum description I voted for the Canadian woods, but my runner up would be "Can't call this the Enterprise forum" and "Mocking our enemies". Joy

August 7 2009, 04:11 AM	#3
DWF Vice Admiral Location: Columbus, Ohio	Re: New forum description "It's always suicide-mission this, save-the-planet that. No one ever stops by just to say 'hi' anymore." That was my choice. __________________ The greatest science fiction series of all time is Doctor Who! And I'll take you all on, one-by-one or all in a bunch to back it up!" --- Harlan Ellison, from his introduction to the PINNACLE series of Doctor Who books

August 7 2009, 11:21 AM	#4
Angry Angel Vice Admiral Location: Sverige	Re: New forum description Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum Perfect example of how Stargate was never to proud to acknowledge where it's coming from and that it didn't take itself all that seriously. __________________ Beyond a critical point in a finite space, freedom diminishes as numbers increase. The human question is not how many can possibly survive within the system, but what kind of existence is possible for those who do survive. -Pardot Kynes

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August 7 2009, 12:22 PM	#5
Kpnuts Commodore Location: London	Re: New forum description Definitely the canadian woods line!

August 7 2009, 01:51 PM	#6
AntonyF Administrator	Re: New forum description Ha. The Canadian woods line is mine, and winning...! But I preferred the Enterprise entry and voted for that.

August 7 2009, 02:54 PM	#7
bigdaddy Vice Admiral Location: Space Massachusetts	Re: New forum description I like my own "Boldly going where everyone has gone several times before". __________________ "Bqhatevwr" - Former Senator Scott Brown

August 7 2009, 04:42 PM	#10
clint g Admiral Location: Afghanistan	Re: New forum description I almost went for the Canadian woods one, but I just had to go with the Enterprise option __________________ It's nothing personal, just business

August 7 2009, 10:57 PM	#13
Kpnuts Commodore Location: London	Re: New forum description The Enterprise line is something that you'll laugh at once, and then get bored of. It's confusing, even for people who enjoy the show, is an extremely vague reference, and just copies a line from the show word for word. It also makes no sense as a forum description. The Canadian woods one is actually clever, totally accurate and is very amusing. It is also a good description for a message board.

August 7 2009, 11:03 PM	#14
Aurian Vice Admiral Location: Stockholm, Sweden	Re: New forum description Voted for "Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum" __________________ the benevolent bitch..

August 7 2009, 11:31 PM	#15
The Borgified Corpse Admiral Location: Making closing arguments with Jack McCoy & Michael Cutter	Re: New forum description "Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise forum." It's one of those brilliant lines that sticks out even after it isn't technically "funny" anymore (kinda like how all the Doctor Who fans are now constantly quoting the "Wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey" line). Plus, it seems especially perfect since it's an addendum to a Star Trek BBS. If this were more of a general sci-fi BBS or one devoted exclusively to Stargate, I'd advise going with something different. My 2nd favorite is the "Canadian woods" line, although I'm not sure I like the exact wording. I'd probably replace "Canadian woods" with "exotic pine forests of Canada." But that's just me. __________________ Kegg: "You're a Trekkie. The capacity to quibble over the minutiae of space opera films is your birthright."