Poll: Memes and the Escapist

[Evil the White]

In the vast majority of threads I have looked at, the use of memes is something that seems to have been reserved to specific threads that do not gain very many views or replies. So my question to you, the Escapist public, is why do you think that memes are not a common part of the Escapist, apart from the occasional Picard picture?

In my personal opinion, memes can be funny in some circumstances, but can easily get out of hand a become flamming wars, in which case the thread is either locked or a combo breaker is needed (the irony that it is in fact that it is just another meme)

 

[WrongSprite]

Memes ARE common here. Because they're pretty funny.

 

[DazZ.]

I'd prefer to be original than just spout things from other sites here.

 

[Kollega]

Memes are funny.

When you use them precisely,that is. Memes are not goddamn nukes. And not cluster bombs. It's a surgical instrument,and they must only be spouted when completely appropriate.

EDIT: Oh,wait,a bit of wrong option. Where was "i use memes sometimes" option?

 

[Evil the White]

There isn't a "I do try to use memes" option?
Son, I am disappoint.

The above mentioned error, which some may refer to as a failing of my understanding of the Escapist and some of the users, has now been rectified with a new option on the polling-choices.

 

[DrDeath3191]

I find memes funny at times. I used one once, but it was actually well timed. If the timing is appropriate and it isn't overly offensive, go for it.

 

[Xpwn3ntial]

I'd prefer to be original than just spout things from other sites here.

Agreed.

 

[fedpayne]

What you say?

EDIT: The real reason is THIS! IS!

 

[bobknowsall]

I'm okay with the use of memes if they're relevant to the discussion. Gratuitous use of stupid memes (like constantly interjecting with pictures of lolcats, or trying to fit "lazor" jokes into discussions on history), on the other hand, is something that I find quite infuriating.

 

[Flamezdudes]

Look, i'm happy for you and ima let you finish. But meme's are the best thing of all time! OF ALL TIME!

But really, i don't mind meme's that much although some get very old though.

 

[The Hairminator]

Cool story bro.

 

[Evil the White]

What you say?

EDIT: The real reason is THIS! IS!

THE ESCAPIST!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[LitigationJackson]

yeah about 50% of gamers are chantards anyway, so this thread is kind of moot.

also, lol

 

[yaik7a]

What you say?

EDIT: The real reason is THIS! IS!

The Cake is a lie and that is what I said

 

[Stalk3rchief]

I love all these people trying to blame /b/ on all their problems. Typical.
"Wahhhhh, /b/tards have jokes that I don't get/like, I'ma go complain."
-_-
Memes aren't a /b/ thing, memes are an internet thing. They aren't used in here just because, idk, they don't really fit. This is, more or less, a serious site.

 

[skitzo van]

Well in terrible communities like youtube, you can't get rid of them, I personally would only use memes in places never thought of before.But I find the majority of memes to be stupid and unfunny.

 

[More Fun To Compute]

There is nothing bad about memes themselves but repeating the same gag too much is boring. Being offensive then hiding behind the fact that it is a common meme is boorish and weak. If you are going to be offensive then take the time to craft your own hateful parcel of information cancer. Show some pride in your posting.

 

[Jedoro]

Using memes isn't a bad thing, just don't have one in every single post. I mean, those guys here who have like over 9000 posts probably don't use them all that often, but again, there's nothing inherently wrong with memes.

 

[Distorted Stu]

I have seen the odd meme on here, but i woudnt say many

 

[Paragon Fury]

Memes are in the Escapist because they're OVER 9000! and because the Escapist doesn't afraid of anything. If you wanted the memes to leave, you'd have to liek the Mudkipz moar.