Free voice thread.. say anything you want.

[Annoying_one]

Why does the tradition expire at noon?

That feature probably relates to the customary boundaries of the old renewal festivals, which limit the mayhem to a very strict timeframe. The source of Britain's deadline might be the 17th century's well-named Shig-Shag day, when celebrants put oak sprigs in their hats to show loyalty to the monarchy, in reference to Charles II's hiding in an oak tree. Those who failed to observe the custom could only be ridiculed until midday. These days, anyone who plays a prank after noon is supposedly an "April fool" themselves; this nice observation may not seem so crucial to anyone who has been custard pied at 12.01pm, but it distinguishes our version of the ritual from that found in other countries.

keep that tradition to yourself and let the rest of the world celebrate it as it was intended. removed my offensive comment here

[Christer-swe]

Why does the tradition expire at noon?

That feature probably relates to the customary boundaries of the old renewal festivals, which limit the mayhem to a very strict timeframe. The source of Britain's deadline might be the 17th century's well-named Shig-Shag day, when celebrants put oak sprigs in their hats to show loyalty to the monarchy, in reference to Charles II's hiding in an oak tree. Those who failed to observe the custom could only be ridiculed until midday. These days, anyone who plays a prank after noon is supposedly an "April fool" themselves; this nice observation may not seem so crucial to anyone who has been custard pied at 12.01pm, but it distinguishes our version of the ritual from that found in other countries.

Hey, that's cool. You sure that's not a April's fool's joke itself?

[Consumed]

keep that tradition to yourself and let the rest of the world celebrate it as it was intended. anyone imposing that lame rule has gotta be a moron

Celebrate it as it was intended? What you neglect to take into consideration is that as an American nearly all of your 'traditions' originated from us 'moron' Brits in the first place, so any bastardization of said 'rule' is what makes you look a cunt, not us :nod::nod::nod:

[Annoying_one]

we are just correcting the errors you created since 1775

[Alchy]

keep that tradition to yourself and let the rest of the world celebrate it as it was intended. anyone imposing that lame rule has gotta be a moron

It seems like it's your mission to be hated by everyone in this forum.

[Annoying_one]

so i should look to be artificial and pretend.

or be honest

sorry to all i offended

this whole 1/2 april fool's day instead of a full day is a weird concept for me. its like claiming Christmas ends at noon to not bother non Christians

[Alchy]

The point is that you were rude and insulting, which is your typical approach, and the reason so many people get into arguments with you. I don't particularly mind what you think about April Fools, or any tradition surrounding it (I doubt anyone here does, either) - there's just no need to be a dick about it.

[Annoying_one]

so you want a facade and this would make you happy.

if you feel something is fucked up, do you cover it up and say wow i didnt know let me change my view to match what everyone else thinks? do you defend your actions or turn tail.


im not trying to be a dick about anything. im trying to be honest with how i feel about something.

[Christer-swe]

im not trying to be a dick about anything. im trying to be honest with how i feel about something.

Well it's not like everyone is asking you what you feel.

[Alchy]

You just need to be a little more diplomatic.

[Annoying_one]

politically correct is something ive never been and something i do have aproblem with.

[Alchy]

You can't see this? It's pretty plain. It's easy to be a dick to everyone. Try not being that and you might find that people are more receptive to your posts.

[Annoying_one]

i can see. honesty isn't something most can handle. ill try being fake. ill try being a little more diplomatic. more facade. more politically correct.

im sure if i become as you said im sure more would like.

bring on the kinder gentler less abrassive werejag.

[Twimfy]

All my life I've followed the half day rule, as have my family and friends and everyone else in the country as far as I'm aware.

I'm sorry it offends you.

So are you going to leave now? I rarely get into slanging matches on this forum but all I remember you for is asking for Dolphin logos and then pissing almost everyone off.

You're really starting to get on my tits.

We all wish we could speak our minds 24/7 but compromises have to be made.

You keep declaring at the end of your posts "here comes the apologetic werejag" "here comes the more diplomatic were jag" but nothing changes. You're either taking the piss or you're scared of being kicked.

This isn't a forum dedicated to social development.

We're not asking you to be fake or PC. We're asking you to voice your opinions with a bit of politeness and respect.

[Annoying_one]

thats so great im happy you celebrate april fools that way.

[Twimfy]

thats so great im happy you celebrate april fools that way.

More sarcasm and attitude I expect.

[Annoying_one]

nah no attitude.

its diversity that makes we mortals who we are

[Twimfy]

nah no attitude.

its diversity that makes we mortals who we are

However it's people's choice in diversity that leaves some ignored, hated and despised and others, loved, befriended and respected.

Anyway I came to this thread to just say that there are an increasing number of people on this forum using racist and gender based slurs on repeated occasions even after warnings and little has been done about it.

I know mods can't be everywhere at all times but I've reported some.

[HEX1GON]

On the internet, things poorly worded can land you in hot water, in a tub labeled bad rep! From what I gather from everyone else's posts, is that they are not having a go at you. They are saying to be more friendly within your posts, that's all, nothing more, but if you continue being a dick, I doubt everyone will respect you...even the slightest.

werejag, you seem to be flicking your shit into the fan and spraying everyone. Being friendly to others is not difficult, if most of us can do it, I'm sure you are pretty capable.

[Annoying_one]

ive never been on a forum that had a "free speech zone" i find it comical. as i speak my mind where ever i shall and let the Politically correctors deal with their own issues.

dont like what i say. then its your issue. get some help.