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[Scott5114]

Vox Populi, Vox Dei  :-)

instructions unclear, I put popcorn in my Magnavox and it deied

[Max Rockatansky]

Vox Populi, Vox Dei  :-)

instructions unclear, I put popcorn in my Magnavox and it deied

You fool, it was supposed to go in your Magnet Box.

[jp the roadgeek]

Vox Populi, Vox Dei  :-)

instructions unclear, I put popcorn in my Magnavox and it deied

You fool, it was supposed to go in your Magnet Box.

But what about Vox Caprae?

[kphoger]

Vox Populi, Vox Dei  :-)

instructions unclear, I put popcorn in my Magnavox and it deied

It's Latin.

Translation:  "Vox is popular.  Vox is God."  ^[1]

[formulanone]

Vox Populi, Vox Dei  :-)

instructions unclear, I put popcorn in my Magnavox and it deied

Novus Out-of-Ordum Seclorum

[vdeane]

The whole insurrection attempt (of Alanland, not real life!) really ruined the fun of the thread.

Agreed 110%!

It was turning into a slow chat thread, especially the second time around.

It's better when people built on the lore or asked questions. Or posted goats.

I tried building lore in the thread.

See above.  The fact that you can't understand why your whole thing was tedious, unfunny, and got the thread locked means that you don't understand Alanland.

I'm actually running again for Grand Alan next year so look out

I'm still waiting to see what you do with your username when you turn 20.

As far as I'm concerned, he'll always be "the teen".

[kphoger]

The whole insurrection attempt (of Alanland, not real life!) really ruined the fun of the thread.

Agreed 110%!

In my opinion, the thread lost its charm after the first 20 pages or so.  After that point, every post was basically either (a) a "does and does not" statement or (b) something about a goat—with hardly any humor more creative than those two tired, recycled schticks.  The post that Scott made when he reopened it was of high quality, but the thread ran aground shortly thereafter.

The fact that you can't understand why your whole thing was tedious, unfunny, and got the thread locked means that you don't understand Alanland.

Excellent adjectives:  tedious, unfunny.  Allow me to add obnoxious and excruciating to the list.

[JoePCool14]

Poll is now tied 11-11. So we now have the true Alanland result!

[kphoger]

Poll is now tied 11-11. So we now have the true Alanland result!

I didn't vote.  But, if you consider my reply from earlier, you can see that my answer is basically "It should and it shouldn't".

It should only be unlocked to have history articles posted to it, then it should be quickly locked again.

[Roadgeekteen]

Yes is winning 10-9 as of now.

Vox Populi, Vox De

[GaryV]

Those late ballots on the "No" side must have been smuggled in inside pizza boxes. I demand a recount. And maybe access to the voting machines and software.

[kphoger]

Hanging chads!

[hbelkins]

Only if VA 28 is redesignated as I-366 and posted with a higher speed limit. Or am I getting my trolls mixed up? 

[jp the roadgeek]

Only if VA 28 is redesignated as I-366 and posted with a higher speed limit. Or am I getting my trolls mixed up? 

That higher speed limit would be 85, and that one would be Ethan.

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Since the poll associated with this thread actually has a decent chance of finishing above 50%: does anything above 50% pass, or can admins veto it if it's under 2/3? (I voted no, by the way.)

[kphoger]

I don't understand why "Yes and No" isn't an option.

[Roadgeekteen]

I'm suprised the vote is this close. The comments seem to be unanimously against unlocking it.

[webny99]

I don't understand why "Yes and No" isn't an option.

Because it's going to tie, so "Yes and No" will win regardless of how anyone votes.

[Scott5114]

Since the poll associated with this thread actually has a decent chance of finishing above 50%: does anything above 50% pass, or can admins veto it if it's under 2/3? (I voted no, by the way.)

Because our management is not as stupid as that of Twitter, admin decisions are not contingent on public polling.

[Road Hog]

Goats and oblasts!

All I know about a thread that I will never again pollute my mind on.

[Roadgeekteen]

Goats and oblasts!

All I know about a thread that I will never again pollute my mind on.

I actually haven't read most of that thread either.

[adventurernumber1]

I actually haven't read most of that thread either.

In order to be eligible to run for re-election for Grand Alan, you must and must not read the entirety of the sacred Alanland thread not just once but thrice, and never twice. In addition, you must be prepared for the impossible but likely scenario the Grand Alan may run for you. In that case, you are and are not permanently barred from running for Grand Alan ever again.


For the record, I voted "yes," but loosely. I certainly understand the arguments for keeping it closed, at least for now. I voted yes just to give Alanland a chance to prevail much more, but as others note the quality of the material is an important consideration for its lore and enjoyment. For this very reason, interestingly, to this day I think I still haven't posted anything to the thread IIRC (it was initially closed mere weeks or days before I joined the forum, but I never did in the time when it was reopened either), simply because I want to make sure I am fully prepared to make worthwhile contributions to the Alanland lore. But I have lurked and observed the thread many times, and do quite admire the giant of a lore it has become in this community, hence why I believe in its continued prevalence whenever deemed appropriate. 

[Roadgeekteen]

I actually haven't read most of that thread either.

In order to be eligible to run for re-election for Grand Alan, you must and must not read the entirety of the sacred Alanland thread not just once but thrice, and never twice. In addition, you must be prepared for the impossible but likely scenario the Grand Alan may run for you. In that case, you are and are not permanently barred from running for Grand Alan ever again.


For the record, I voted "yes," but loosely. I certainly understand the arguments for keeping it closed, at least for now. I voted yes just to give Alanland a chance to prevail much more, but as others note the quality of the material is an important consideration for its lore and enjoyment. For this very reason, interestingly, to this day I think I still haven't posted anything to the thread IIRC (it was initially closed mere weeks or days before I joined the forum, but I never did in the time when it was reopened either), simply because I want to make sure I am fully prepared to make worthwhile contributions to the Alanland lore. But I have lurked and observed the thread many times, and do quite admire the giant of a lore it has become in this community, hence why I believe in its continued prevalence whenever deemed appropriate. 

Maybe I should just run for the Alanland Senate instead.

[Max Rockatansky]

Now that the fell beast MMM has largely been muzzled is there is a need to resurrect the grand legacy of the Alan?

[Halian]

15-15.

Now that the fell beast MMM has largely been muzzled

The what