IMDB Assimilation
 

Let's vet :)

I'm curious how new members feel about the place, coming from IMDB myself a few years ago.

Or what members in here think?

I wonder if things will change, enough to notice... I'd like to think (like any refugee) that with a solid foundation, it only widens our spectrum, makes everyone better.

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Well, it beats the crap out of IMDB, that's for sure.

The long term residents have been generally nice and helpful.

There are some technicalities I'm still finding out [ex: only a few minutes ago I found out how to leave a comment], but overall it's pretty simple to follow.

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I think it's a very good cyber experience of culture clash and assimilation for 'old timers' and 'immigrants' in the real world. Takes a bit of time for dust to settle as strangers on both sides figure out the culture, lingo, private jokes etc. It's a new adventure in learning about people IMO. Would be a great cultural studies topic.

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I like pie.

I like the place. When you post a review you always get a feedback, people are nice here, and web is well organized. Also I don't see any aggressive adds or popups.

What do you mean by "if things will change, enough to notice"? Could you please explain little more? What should change and "to notice" what? Thanks

I think what Matt means is on forums like this that are well established, just like in real life, a sudden influx can, or can be seen, to change the regular balance. I think that's just a normal human/tribal reaction.

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The balance on MoFo has changed already tbh, but in a good way.


In the past 2 weeks, I've seen a huge jump in amount of posts, and the game threads have all exploded too :)
There's numerous threads that normally would get a few replies, then die off... but there's been an influx of conversations going on and intelligent discussion and to add to that, more and more older threads gaining a new lease of life as well.


Sure, there's concern from the old-timers, including me, that some of the trolls from IMDb will arrive here and try to carry on their flame wars... but they won't last long due to the team of moderators... and won't last long due to the fact that the IMDb refugees who are currently here aren't the trolling type.


As far as I've seen, apart from that slight rocky start 2 weeks ago between a few of the refugees and a couple of the long-term MoFos, everything has been pretty solid :up:

It could be anything. Certain people bring certain things out of other people. Some new members might revive old posts. One example are topics started, but that died down quicker than usual because there weren't enough people familiar. If it's revived, maybe people who signed up a year ago see it.

Maybe new ideas? Maybe we have someone from a country who has a ton of great recommendations. I imagine some will talk more or talk less depending on what's being discussed...

I think it's a good thing. I've probably talked to a few on IMDB, and we have a nice foundation here. You won't see spamming, etc..

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So far I've liked everyone who has moved over. Even you, Little Devil, despite our Witch fight. :D

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I feel a bit naked but otherwise ok? :lol:

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Eh, I like some of the newbs, but also don't like some of them.
Which is how I feel about the MoFo regulars too. So I guess, aside from some bumps in the road, so far so good?

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^^ This!

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Really doesn't seem all that different to me here. I think the whole "IMDB phenomenon" has been overblown. There's always new people showing up here. Some stay for awhile and then disappear. This will be no different. Only the truly crazy and bizarre last here.

NO SEXY THIS IS A BIG MOMENT WE ARE GONNA BE FAMOUS

I have no ill feelings for you mate. Just found it unnecessary and rather provocative. But all is good.:)

I spam, but mostly about recipes to try in the Mofo mouthgasm thread (not about spam in food, though; that stuff is pure evil!), and funny pet videos, or just really stupid crap like this that my nephew sends me

https://www.facebook.com/theaafnatio...9568819778256/

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I like IMDb members. Mainly because we can slowly turn them into weirdos that can only survive in MoFo and nowhere else on the Internet. :D

If I could just retain the ability to use eBay and Amazon that would be great, thanks.

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Good question Matt, a couple weeks ago when it was announced that IMDB was closing i's discussion boards, I feared 100's and 100's of IMDB members would come here, swamping us. I figured most would be cool, but you know IMDB is where people went to bash other people, and I hate that.

So far my fears were unwarranted, as we haven't been swamped by tons of new users and they are getting along fine. Which reminds me of the Y2K panic at the turn of the millennium.

I like it a lot. I've got my buds from IMDB here, I've got plenty of room to have actual discussions without people threatening to kill/doxx me, people actually LISTEN to me and take my points into consideration even if they don't always agree with them and, best of all, NO POSTING QUOTA! :D

I also love that this board is moderated and that what few fires almost started were quickly doused. It's still an adjustment period but I'm getting used to it. :)

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You guys should try doing one of our movie commentaries. To really experience... the unlimited posting experience.

I would also like to add that I'm trying to shed some of that IMDB stain as I go along. People here aren't aggressive or confrontational but, because I'm so used to people attacking me, I'm still adjusting and sometimes take what people say around here the wrong way. I'm quickly learning, though, that every here seems to mean well.

As Dani and a couple others stated, it's a different culture around here.

PS: I'm very happy to hear that several of you regs are enjoying us here. It makes me feel more comfortable here. I've even started branching out lately and posting in all sorts of different threads. I think we'll all do well here.:)

We tried keeping the link quiet due to us having a pretty dedicated pack of trolls that follow us around, so far only 4 have followed us over... one was banned already, 2 are quiet after some initial trolling and Joby was doxed on the last day of the IMDb forums to the extent I'd be surprised to ever see him on the internet again.

We're talking name, address, DoB, facial pics, personal videos, links upon links of sites he goes to as himself instead of the Joby persona...as doxing goes, it wasn't pretty.

It helps a large number of the trolls claimed to be making their own site, but there's no telling if they'll get bored trolling each other and start branching out, especially with some of them already having followed us here...

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dteam6, shame on you for joining under such a boring name.

Why not be "Super Mario" or something? Ask Yoda to change it.

Oh yeah, sorry about him, we can't take him anywhere....

We asked between ourselves to keep the same nicknames for easy recognition [I couldn't keep my long ass nickname, so I just cut it to Little Devil].

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Are you guys who were friends on IMDB around the same age? Are you teens or older?

Well out of our teens across the board... I think we have the 30's, 40's and 50's covered between us.. Possibly the 20's too...

I'm 37.

Cool, I'm glad to have a mix of age ranges here, it makes it more interesting.:)

And different nationalities as well. :)

Totally a good thing! MoFo is as diversified as I've seen.

It's always fun to learn about other people's cultural background and how it may/may not mold their way of thinking.

Though I have no intention to discuss politics [little less of a foreign country to mine] I enjoy reading the different views [ex: on the Trump thread].

For me it's overwhelming but exciting, especially since I haven't had much time lately. It is definitely a great thing that will just take a little getting used to.

I never ask age. I just take people the way I find them. I was very surprised on the last day on imdb to find a guy come out and say he was 18. I had been on that board for several years and his announcement surprised everyone. Very impressive, eloquent poster. Some times it's just better not knowing a pigeonhole age bracket, if you know what I mean.

I'm guessing you are in your 60s?

I'm not even going to ask how long you've been sitting on that card waiting to play it.

Can't you get a nice Jason Voorhees avatar again?!

LOL. Does my walking frame give me away, Rules?

No I'm not there yet but this is the internet so if you want me to be 60 I'll put on my granny pants and bifocals, and tell you about the olden days 200 years ago.

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Resistance is futile.

No, there's nothing about your post that suggest a specific age, nor do I care. But the fact that you felt the need to fuss at me, because of my general & friendly inquiry about the age range of the new members, tells me, your sensitive about your age.

No I don't care what age you are, I'm approaching my mid 50s and I'm happy to talk to anyone regardless of their age. I just said as much a couple post ago. I've found people in my own age group have some of the same memories about growing up and old TV shows and such so it's interesting to know if a poster is a male or female, where they are from, what general age range they are, etc. Sorry you were offended by my general question relating to age ranges.

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LOL I wasn't offended nor did I fuss at you. this reminds me of your reaction in my Twilight thread calling me a troll then admitting you didnt read the thread.

Wooo weekend drinkies. I'll grab a sherry nd join you.

http://i.qkme.me/3qhwo4.jpg

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I'm glad for the new IMDB folks because now I can test whether my mutant thread killing ability is biological or merely a social construct created by the demographic make-up of the MoFo.

Any newbs who want to join my self-depricating Thread-Killer club, sign up here:
http://www.movieforums.com/community...ad.php?t=47741

Oh fine, Back by apathetic demand.... TA DA!!

Heh, I haven't used both sites in many months.

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For what it's worth (not a lot admittedly) I like how the Mofo tree has gently and for the most part good-naturedly been shaken. Look at all the cool new features we have already .... things we most likely wouldn't have seen sight of until next month at least were it not for the 'influx' :)

I like this board a lot because of how very eclectic it is. The crowd and culture did not take any special adjustment for me. My adjustment to this forum was mostly of technical nature.
I was and still am surprised how much nicer people are on here. I really haven't seen anything close to the viciousness of some IMDB posters which is a really good thing.

Oh was that for lil ole us? Gee, boat people don't get that red carpet roll out when they come to Australia. They get escorted off shore and thrown over the razor wire, left to rot for years. The Shogun here seems much more benevolent, even if he is green and teeny.

https://media.giphy.com/media/peAFQfg7Ol6IE/giphy.gif

Wow I am NEVER visiting Australia... first the accents are fake, now you guys murder tourists!

Haven't you ever seen Wolf Creek and WCII, Odum? I told you, the only thing here that doesnt kill people is that furry marsupial on the left. She'll just steal your credit cards and travellers cheques.

:D
Loved that character on Twin Peaks. Really sad he will not be in the reboot and disturbed by what he said about Lynch. He sounded really bitter about not being invited back.

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What did he say, D?

I didn't want to post it on here just so it doesn't look like I'm perpetuating something that is very likely a lie, but here it is.
http://imgur.com/a/a4V4b

Lynch's daughter also denied this.
http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/ente...nt-goes-public

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Woah that's some pretty serious sour grapes.

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Don't believe that at all. Not just saying that because i love Lynch but c'mon he raped his daughter and had his friend killed and he decided to tell this to the person he told to kill himself? :rolleyes:

Too bad, i love Michael on Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive and Carnivale.

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If that really is from Michael and not a clone troll I wouldn't be surprised if he gets sued. Pretty damn stupid thing to put on social media. I thought Lynch's daughter's response was pretty decent in view of what was said.

The way he worded it, he specifically said he DIDN'T do those things, extremely sarcastically, sure, but he covered his butt from legal repercussions

I'd be surprised if a lawsuit against him was successful.

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it does come across as very sarcastic, but I imagine it would depend on how much the gutter press ran with it and exploited it (although I'm not sure why those sewer rats arent sued more often.

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Is there no further context? What did he say before that? He obviously must have said something before that because he doesn't say Lynch once, he says "he" and noone would have known who he was talking about unless he had mentioned Lynch prior to it.

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It takes a really small man to lie like that.

The dude must be pretty high on Garmonbozia.

https://snaretapsandbeartraps.files....-duke_eyes.gif

According to this - http://www.alternativenation.net/mic...pist-murderer/

Jack Nance was the friend he had killed. Jesus.

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Who owns alternative nation?

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Yeah, MJA's facebook is also filled with anti-Semitic stuff, conspiracy theories and blaming of "Jews of Hollywood" for the fact he cannot find work.

Sherilyn Fenn is almost equally unbearable on twitter.

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Oh good grief. Yep definitely sour grapes. Jew bashing and conspiracy theories - just shaking my head.

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The way Jennifer Lynch worded her response made me think she and her father must be aware of some mental or substance issues he has been going through. She worded her response by both denying his accusations and voicing concern. This is also somewhat old news back from Aug 2015. Apparently it was a salary dispute that created this.

That was my impression as well.

Wow the imdb refugee threads sure get some interesting hijacks. Learning something new every day.

I have to be careful with that. It is unintentional, but it can be aggravating to the OP. I should have started a new thread or something. Sorry matt72582..

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There's a good reason for MJA's absence in s3 though ...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...65c5795f4e.jpg

I like the chitty chat in these threads, especially if it brings in regs to chat but OK I'll hijack back to matt's OP for you.:)

I thought more about this assimilation theme early this morning. For me it's like a travel experience, just based on my own traipsing around the world. Some foreigners dive in as soon as they arrive, some stand back and watch before saying much, some locals are all welcoming, some get a bit nervous, some foreigners like to debrief in their expat community etc. Not just here, but established forums I have experienced over the years.

I'm 32 myself. As far as I know, none of us are younger than the 30's+ range.

Yep. I'm American but everything thinks I'm Canadian upon first impression. Not sure why, but that's how it is. :)

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Happy weekend, dt. Are you working today?

I'll always favor your ever-changing Superman ones, Odum. I can't help it--those are my favorites. :D

Wait... you're NOT Canadian?

Are Canucks still building a wall to keep the Yanks out?

I think I have them all on photobucket....

for some reason people really loved the Godzilla one...

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psd64db4b5.gif

And a happy weekend to you, Dani! :cool:
Nope, not working today. Just dropping in for a bit. Heading out in an hour for dinner with the wife and a bit of evening shopping.
She recently bought a prop-size Captain America shield and we're looking for those wall hooks that don't require nails. We're going to hang it on the wall. She's a major Captain America fan.
What's funny is that I'm a bigger Iron Man fan and those two recently dueled. :laugh:
I want to eventually get an Iron Man prop for the wall and perhaps Thor's hammer. Odum's hammer and shield combo made me realize how great a combination the hammer and shield are.

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Enjoy your night. Say Hi to Mrs Deat for me. What kind of restaurant?

Trendsetting even to my brothers in the great white North!

I need to get a shelf for Mjolnir, once I replaced the small tv I had to remove all that shelving to make room for the big one and it has nowhere to sit now besides on top of a cabinet off to the side and it looks better right underneath the shield...

Don't let on--but I'm not really Mario either. I'm a fraud. :shifty:

HA! HA! :laugh:

Ha! I bet you're just a financial refugee. Not the real deal at all. So disappointing. I don't think we can be friends any longer.

Thanks! I'll do that. :)

It's a steakhouse with buffet.

I won't deny it--I showed your prop pictures to my wife and that was part of what drove her to want a shield. See? Disney Marvel owes you something for advertising. ;)

Yeah, and my real name isn't "Dteam" either...:bawling:

I must spill the beans...my real name isn't Dani either. And I'm not a quokka.

Anyway, I'm out now! Have a great weekend, guys. 👍

They have a really nice metal shield on Amazon I'm going to upgrade to.. and a really nice Iron Man helmet I'm going to add to the display as well...

Oh something finally twigged so I checked my PMs. Seems you do care about age. I was wondering what your reaction to me simply answering your question was all about. Very interesting.

The IMDB discussions were OK, when looking for a fact. But the number of blatant and subtle trolls kept me distant. With IMDB it was "Get in, get info, get out."

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....there was a POSTING QUOTA? O____O

This just reminded me that they found new planets out near Tittleman's Crest.

It's about freekin time we get some new pen pals. :p