I'm not sure if this topic has ever been brought up here before, assuming it hasn't...
What are everyone's favorite threads on the forum? It could be threads under any board or sub-board, including regional boards.
For reference, your favorite thread could be anything from a place you check immediately when you sign on, or to a favorite thread of the past you enjoy looking back on (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=7720.0). ;-)
For starters, mine would have to be Redesign This! (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=9539.0) over in Road-Related Illustrations. Without a doubt, it's the place I have spent the most time trying to redesign assemblies over the years.
Sorry State of Automobiles in the 70s, 80s, 90s since that went way further than I thought it would and has a nice assortment of video links.
Alanland was legitimately creative for awhile.
Future I366 (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=5504.0).
Alanland was awesome. I still think it was going well, but some people forget that if they don't care about a thread, they truly have the option to ignore a thread or topic, and their complaining ultimately lead to its demise. Many threads get political or become a bit of an online brawl. Alanland stayed quite sane.
Outside of that, there's several threads that I keep tabs on, but the vast majority of threads on here I've never looked at, or at minimum contributed to.
I'm a little embarrassed of myself for it now, but I did start a similar thread (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=22268.msg2303917#msg2303917) way back in February 2018.
Quote from: jeffandnicole on September 18, 2020, 02:18:42 PM
Alanland was awesome. I still think it was going well, but some people forget that if they don't care about a thread, they truly have the option to ignore a thread or topic, and their complaining ultimately lead to its demise. Many threads get political or become a bit of an online brawl. Alanland stayed quite sane.
Outside of that, there's several threads that I keep tabs on, but the vast majority of threads on here I've never looked at, or at minimum contributed to.
I generally agree, except for the highlighted word. 'Sane' goes a little too far.
That thread was pure gold for about 20 or 30 pages, but then the quality declined after that.
pssssssssst........ The Perkins Union thread is still open.
Traffic signals by far.
I liked the Threads you'll never see in AARoads thread until your guys hijacked it with that clock thing and now I don't have where to put some crazy ideas I had, including some coronavirus-related.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on September 18, 2020, 04:22:51 PM
I liked the Threads you'll never see in AARoads thread until your guys hijacked it with that clock thing and now I don't have where to put some crazy ideas I had, including some coronavirus-related.
And all the mods are now patting themselves on the back for locking that thread.
Quote from: kphoger on September 18, 2020, 04:46:53 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on September 18, 2020, 04:22:51 PM
I liked the Threads you'll never see in AARoads thread until your guys hijacked it with that clock thing and now I don't have where to put some crazy ideas I had, including some coronavirus-related.
And all the mods are now patting themselves on the back for locking that thread.
Wasn't that lock supposed to be temporary, anyway?
Quote from: 1 on September 18, 2020, 04:55:55 PM
Quote from: kphoger on September 18, 2020, 04:46:53 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on September 18, 2020, 04:22:51 PM
I liked the Threads you'll never see in AARoads thread until your guys hijacked it with that clock thing and now I don't have where to put some crazy ideas I had, including some coronavirus-related.
And all the mods are now patting themselves on the back for locking that thread.
Wasn't that lock supposed to be temporary, anyway?
↓ It didn't sound temporary to me. ↓
Quote from: Alps on December 05, 2019, 12:35:45 PMThis thread has gone on long enough.
Quote from: kphoger on September 18, 2020, 05:04:38 PM
Quote from: 1 on September 18, 2020, 04:55:55 PM
Quote from: kphoger on September 18, 2020, 04:46:53 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on September 18, 2020, 04:22:51 PM
I liked the Threads you'll never see in AARoads thread until your guys hijacked it with that clock thing and now I don't have where to put some crazy ideas I had, including some coronavirus-related.
And all the mods are now patting themselves on the back for locking that thread.
Wasn't that lock supposed to be temporary, anyway?
↓ It didn't sound temporary to me. ↓
Quote from: Alps on December 05, 2019, 12:35:45 PMThis thread has gone on long enough.
Oh, I think
1 was talking about the "coronavirus pandemic" thread. Given the phrase you bolded, that's what I thought you were talking about, too.
Quote from: webny99 on September 18, 2020, 05:08:21 PM
Quote from: kphoger on September 18, 2020, 05:04:38 PM
Quote from: 1 on September 18, 2020, 04:55:55 PM
Quote from: kphoger on September 18, 2020, 04:46:53 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on September 18, 2020, 04:22:51 PM
I liked the Threads you'll never see in AARoads thread until your guys hijacked it with that clock thing and now I don't have where to put some crazy ideas I had, including some coronavirus-related.
And all the mods are now patting themselves on the back for locking that thread.
Wasn't that lock supposed to be temporary, anyway?
↓ It didn't sound temporary to me. ↓
Quote from: Alps on December 05, 2019, 12:35:45 PMThis thread has gone on long enough.
Oh, I think 1 was talking about the "coronavirus pandemic" thread. That's what I thought you were talking about, too.
Yes. The COVID thread lock was supposed to be temporary.
Yeah, that one ended on this note:
Quote from: Alps
This is just going down an unending rabbit hole. Locked for now.
Let's not get this one locked too. I have a feeling people aren't super fond of the coronavirus thread.
Anything with photos of BGSs and assemblies.
Interchange designs.
Michigan-related items in the Midwest forum because that's my home state.
The various DST threads. :-D :bigass: :-D
My favorite AARoads thread is the one where we all named our favorite AARoads threads.
Honestly, I like the hideousness of the Worst Signs thread.
Absolutely favorite? Probably "traffic signals (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=5944.0)". Just encompasses a lot of the things I like about traffic lights: how they operate, where they're placed, who makes them, old vs new ones, etc.
The traffic control board contains over 4300+ of my 11000+ posts, so anything in that category I love to talk about. I also enjoy the "Crash Prone Modern Roundabouts (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=15546.0)" thread because I think roundabouts are very interesting. As well, I enjoy the "Double left turns with permissive phasing (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=17051.0)" thread, since I think those are cool and the thread contains a bunch of locations around the US and a nice discussion about their pros and cons.
I don't necessarily find funny discussions to be my favorite. I like to have fun here, obviously, but my favorite threads are those where legit, serious discussions occur.
Best of Road Signs
I honestly didn't have a favorite thread until the creation of the Guess That Bridge thread. This has the potential to become something special, it could really make you think.
Speaking of that thread, it's been 5 days since anyone posted so I might try it..
Quote from: jeffandnicole on September 18, 2020, 02:18:42 PM
Alanland was awesome. I still think it was going well, but some people forget that if they don't care about a thread, they truly have the option to ignore a thread or topic, and their complaining ultimately lead to its demise. Many threads get political or become a bit of an online brawl. Alanland stayed quite sane.
Outside of that, there's several threads that I keep tabs on, but the vast majority of threads on here I've never looked at, or at minimum contributed to.
Honestly, I think near the end the well was running dry, so I simply stopped paying attention to it. When it got locked I remember thinking it was a mercy killing, though.
Quote from: hbelkins on September 18, 2020, 06:46:26 PM
The various DST threads. :-D :bigass: :-D
Rev up those keyboards for 2021. :spin:
Quote from: JoePCool14 on September 19, 2020, 08:01:50 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 18, 2020, 06:46:26 PM
The various DST threads. :-D :bigass: :-D
Rev up those keyboards for 2021. :spin:
What about the end of DST in 2020? Even more potential fun/chaos–the clocks go back on November 1 and Election Day is November 3.
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20856.0
Quote from: US 89 on September 19, 2020, 01:10:54 PM
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20856.0
(https://i.imgur.com/RmYvcxw.png)
Not US Holidays By Tiers
AARoads is on Wikipedia
Seriously though, I love all the threads about road oddities like weird concurrencies or Interstates/US Routes/State Routes that don't "fit in". I also enjoy reading about what roads/corridors people think should be upgraded (as long as the proposal is realistic and original - no FritzOwl nonsense or fictional North Carolina interstates for the 10 millionth time). I also like threads about control cities. Control cities, especially the far-off ones, have always fascinated me.
As for least favorite threads, I hate hearing people whine about the Patriots in the NFL threads. It's nonstop. Gets really old, and I'm not even a Pats fan.
I forgot about the Goat Jesus Pyramid Thread.
Quote from: JoePCool14 on September 19, 2020, 02:28:19 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 19, 2020, 01:10:54 PM
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20856.0
(https://i.imgur.com/RmYvcxw.png)
A potential second place occurred here (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=25904.25), but kphoger stopped the chain after about a dozen posts.
Quote from: thspfc on September 19, 2020, 03:23:09 PM
Not US Holidays By Tiers
Yeah, that was a spinoff of US Holidays By Tiers that got so extended that it had to be separated and "renamed" by the mods.
All the various 1-2-3 highway sign threads; lots of fun!
For threads that are open right now...
- Minor things that bother you. I thought it would be locked quickly, but surprisingly it goes well, and never gets old.
- Funniest Street names. Again, it never gets old.
- Compilation: FritzOwl in one thread. I really enjoy your guys bashing FritzOwl over his crazy plans of turning every alley and trail into an Interstate.
However, my all-time favorite is "What is highest classification of road beside which you have urinated?" :bigass:.
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21239.0 (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21239.0)
Quote from: LM117 on September 21, 2020, 01:28:40 PM
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21239.0 (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21239.0)
:nod:
I can think of a few.
Best of Road Pictures - most of the photography there is awesome. Makes me want to visit some of those areas.
The Guess That Bridge Thread - I also have an interest in bridges specifically, and again, lots of good photography. I'm hoping it doesn't die off.
I also have a soft spot for:
FritzOwl in One Thread - Just to sit back and watch people get bent out of shape over some of his plans. I suspect Ol' Fritz is just trolling us and is amused by our responses. (I will admit to a few posts, mostly asking legitimate questions that I know he will dodge and just say that it fits his plans)
And some silly ones like CNGL-Leudimin mentioned like What is highest classification of road beside which you have urinated? (Interstate for me!)
This one (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=23791.0). Quality insight, discussion, and analysis of some important forum storylines, and a truly engaging read.
Peekaboo
Quote from: webny99 on May 06, 2022, 12:41:37 PM
This one (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=23791.0). Quality insight, discussion, and analysis of some important forum storylines, and a truly engaging read.
You're about to like the forum way, way too much. Enjoy these last moments before total addiction.
anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on May 06, 2022, 02:09:37 PM
anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
For me, anything written by robots.
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anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
I don't think he's really been around the last month or so.
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*ducks thrown objects*
/slap zachary_amaryllis
/topic #Your_Favorite_AARoads_Threads IRC Commands Tutorial
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Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on May 06, 2022, 02:09:37 PM
anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
I don't think he's really been around the last month or so.
He was last active on March 31. I remember a post from him that day that "seemed to jump the shark" - even for him - and it was removed next time I looked. So ... who knows? *shrug*
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Quote from: JoePCool14 on May 06, 2022, 02:18:51 PM
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anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
I don't think he's really been around the last month or so.
He was last active on March 31. I remember a post from him that day that "seemed to jump the shark" - even for him - and it was removed next time I looked. So ... who knows? *shrug*
He's banned. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?action=mlist;sort=real_name;start=3800) (link won't work forever, but it will be good for at least a few weeks)
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Quote from: dlsterner on May 06, 2022, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: JoePCool14 on May 06, 2022, 02:18:51 PM
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on May 06, 2022, 02:09:37 PM
anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
I don't think he's really been around the last month or so.
He was last active on March 31. I remember a post from him that day that "seemed to jump the shark" - even for him - and it was removed next time I looked. So ... who knows? *shrug*
He's banned. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?action=mlist;sort=real_name;start=3800) (link won't work forever, but it will be good for at least a few weeks)
The GSV lovers of the world collectively just shed a tear.
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Quote from: dlsterner on May 06, 2022, 03:11:56 PM
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Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on May 06, 2022, 02:09:37 PM
anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
I don't think he's really been around the last month or so.
He was last active on March 31. I remember a post from him that day that "seemed to jump the shark" - even for him - and it was removed next time I looked. So ... who knows? *shrug*
He's banned. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?action=mlist;sort=real_name;start=3800) (link won't work forever, but it will be good for at least a few weeks)
(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpngimg.com%2Fuploads%2Fletter_f%2Fletter_f_PNG41.png&f=1&nofb=1)
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Quote from: dlsterner on May 06, 2022, 03:11:56 PM
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anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
I don't think he's really been around the last month or so.
He was last active on March 31. I remember a post from him that day that "seemed to jump the shark" - even for him - and it was removed next time I looked. So ... who knows? *shrug*
He's banned. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?action=mlist;sort=real_name;start=3800) (link won't work forever, but it will be good for at least a few weeks)
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I'm banned in aaroads. If you want to communicate with me, do it via phone, discord (redacted) or you can just email me here.
Thanks
Tolbs
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Quote from: dlsterner on May 06, 2022, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: JoePCool14 on May 06, 2022, 02:18:51 PM
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on May 06, 2022, 02:09:37 PM
anything authored by tolbs.
*ducks thrown objects*
I don't think he's really been around the last month or so.
He was last active on March 31. I remember a post from him that day that "seemed to jump the shark" - even for him - and it was removed next time I looked. So ... who knows? *shrug*
He's banned. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?action=mlist;sort=real_name;start=3800) (link won't work forever, but it will be good for at least a few weeks)
Quote from: tolbs17 date=1651947778
I'm banned in aaroads. If you want to communicate with me, do it via phone, discord (redacted) or you can just email me here.
Thanks
Tolbs
Suspicious...
This one (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=14728.0). Always an entertaining re-read, even on the umpteenth time. :D