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What's up, goons? Since we're under new ownership, I figure it's a good time to reach out to the community for some feedback on the state of the place, and what we want it to be going forward. To that end, lay it on me. There's a few things I'm curious about below, but beyond that there's a couple ground rules: 1. No callouts. We're not here to talk about specific posters. If you think someone's posting is bad, hit the report button or shoot me a PM. 2. Try not to empty quote. A couple questions to lead off: What do you think of our current rules? Anything that stands out as needing an update? Anything that you'd like to see added or removed? Anything you'd like to see me do differently? I'm thinking about trying to reboot some of the megathreads. I don't think they need to go away, but some of the OPs are badly out of date or by people who aren't active here anymore so haven't been updated in years. Any objections? Anyone particularly enthusiastic about writing a new OP for a thread they regularly post in? That's it, go to town!
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# ? Oct 20, 2020 03:37 |
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I think GWS is pretty good. If we wanted to reboot the Chinese thread I'd be happy to do the new OP. I'm fine with not rebooting though, no strong feelings.
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# ? Oct 20, 2020 03:59 |
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GWS is easily one of the more useful and least dramatic subforums and as a goon who primarily posts outside of it but uses it as a resource it's just about perfect. Would love to see more megathread content ofc.
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# ? Oct 20, 2020 18:51 |
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GWS is good. Moderation, at least on the surface, looks non-existent which means it's done well. So I don't really have any suggestions. Maybe free cake? Free cake would be lovely.
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# ? Oct 20, 2020 20:12 |
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I think GWS rules and is great the way it is, very friendly with a good mix of people just learning and really impressive experts. I really liked the more casual monthly challenges from earlier this year (chickencheese, homemade butter, etc.) and would definitely participate in them if they came back.
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# ? Oct 21, 2020 01:00 |
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:GWS is good. Moderation, at least on the surface, looks non-existent which means it's done well. I haven't been able to bake for anyone in six months and it's driving me up a wall. This is the longest I have gone since childhood without cooking a meal for anyone other than myself and it's crushing.
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# ? Oct 21, 2020 03:09 |
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I like it. I can drunk post about chicken parts and people know the answers to all my questions. ICSA makes me feel a bit inadequate but that's working as intended I think
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# ? Oct 21, 2020 04:46 |
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My advice for ICSA is always . We have some really talented and creative people here, so we get some great entries, but half the fun is seeing everyone's attempts. Even one that doesn't turn out is a fun story.
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# ? Oct 21, 2020 07:28 |
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My hands down favorite sub, even though I am by no means a pro. Need to take a crack at one of the challenges.
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# ? Oct 21, 2020 18:09 |
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More Cook or Die. I expect we'll see a little more activity from old regulars now that the handover is complete.
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# ? Oct 21, 2020 23:13 |
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:GWS is good. Moderation, at least on the surface, looks non-existent which means it's done well. Pie. Free pie, you monster. Drink and Fight posted:More Cook or Die. I expect we'll see a little more activity from old regulars now that the handover is complete. Yeah, cook or dies own. What are the "rules" on posting a cook or die? I know mods generally pin them. Do we PM a gws mod? Since I got Bernie toxx banned while Lowtax got outed as an abuser, I lost plat and wouldn't buy it back. Now that Jeffrey has the keys to the castle I can re-buy plat.
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 01:15 |
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Eat This Glob posted:Yeah, cook or dies own. What are the "rules" on posting a cook or die? I know mods generally pin them. Do we PM a gws mod? Since I got Bernie toxx banned while Lowtax got outed as an abuser, I lost plat and wouldn't buy it back. Now that Jeffrey has the keys to the castle I can re-buy plat. There would be some chatter in the chat thread and/or the offsite chat all the old regulars are in (or now there's also a Discord) where we'd bitch that someone hosed up [food] and they had to atone. So there's no real rules for posting a CoD in the first place except we should only have one at a time, and it's up for the whole month. Also, if you post in the thread and you don't cook, you die.
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 01:51 |
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Yep. I sticky them when I see them or when someone PMs me to do so, and enforce the rules. That's about it.
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 04:00 |
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Yeah so I don't even notice the rules - everyone here is cool. And even when there's some microdrama, it just spices things up. I'd like it if more people posted. Also, I miss the acerbic dry-humor poo poo posting of old times. For instance, to make a shrimp cocktail you start with one shrimp and once cocktail, etc. Anyway I love GWS forever. Negronis for my homies.
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 06:27 |
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1 huevos 1 rancheros
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 07:05 |
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1 Sriracha 1 mayo And yeah moderation is fine and good here. I usually forget you're even a mod.
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 13:52 |
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GWS is far and away the best forum. The lack of drama, the chill atmosphere, the genuine advice mixed with good natured ribbing, it has the balance just right More ICSAs would be good, because stretching myself for ICSA is basically how I went from being a mediocre cook to OK Mr. Wiggles posted:Negronis for my homies. Cardinales for my... allies?
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 16:18 |
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Casu Marzu posted:1 Sriracha 1 mayo That's how I like it. My mod duties are most just janitorial work, and I'm happiest when it's not visible. Scientastic posted:More ICSAs would be good, because stretching myself for ICSA is basically how I went from being a mediocre cook to OK The only real limit on them is people being willing to step up to run them. I try to do at least one a year myself, but I can't really swing paying out prizes all the time.
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 16:59 |
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Not a frequent poster but a frequent reader. It's a real good subforum. I'm a big fan. Scientastic posted:Cardinales for my... allies? Old Pals for your old pals.
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# ? Oct 22, 2020 17:03 |
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GWS is good and infinitely useful, I like.
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# ? Oct 23, 2020 01:50 |
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Yeah we could run some Forums Engagement threads more often. I think a lot of people have been semi-avoiding due to the drama of he-who-shall-not-be-named.
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# ? Oct 23, 2020 02:44 |
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Drink and Fight posted:Yeah we could run some Forums Engagement threads more often. I think a lot of people have been semi-avoiding due to the drama of he-who-shall-not-be-named. Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself. I will name him... GUY FIERI, GUY FIERI, GUY FIERI!
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# ? Oct 23, 2020 07:09 |
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Scientastic posted:Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself. This is how you end up in FLAVORTOWN, scrubbing the RANCH TROUGH.
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# ? Oct 23, 2020 11:03 |
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Bring back excellent bird guy.
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# ? Oct 23, 2020 22:59 |
I think we as a forum should pursue world peace.
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# ? Oct 24, 2020 15:34 |
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Submarine Sandpaper posted:I think we as a forum should pursue world peace. Whirled peas was attempted like a decade ago. I think it's time for all out warfare.
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# ? Oct 24, 2020 19:23 |
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Sure, kill and eat the rich. But what sides do we serve with it
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# ? Oct 24, 2020 19:47 |
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How can you even ask that when we haven't even settled whether or not we're going to braise or grill. Just irresponsible is what that is
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# ? Oct 25, 2020 00:36 |
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Sous vide then grill to finish, obviously.
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# ? Oct 25, 2020 18:07 |
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Gonna try and post more here. I've missed my GWS crew.
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# ? Oct 26, 2020 09:57 |
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GWS is one of the best subforums, but can we for Gaia's sake get ride of the "no beans in chili" foolishness? Edited for incorrect chili spelling. Hasselblad fucked around with this message at 23:12 on Jan 6, 2021 |
# ? Dec 8, 2020 23:17 |
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Sure but how do you feel about tipping?
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# ? Dec 9, 2020 03:01 |
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I think the only way you can be wrong about chili is if you spell it the way you just did.
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# ? Dec 9, 2020 04:37 |
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Drink and Fight posted:More Cook or Die. I expect we'll see a little more activity from old regulars now that the handover is complete. I am ready!
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# ? Jan 25, 2021 15:16 |
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Happy Hat posted:I am ready! Get in Discord.
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# ? Jan 30, 2021 04:41 |
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Croatoan posted:Sure but how do you feel about tipping? is chili on bread a sandwich
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# ? Feb 1, 2021 04:06 |
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mediaphage posted:is chili on bread a sandwich
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# ? Feb 1, 2021 04:20 |
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until this very moment i just assumed the meat was already in there so that's basically canned ketchup
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# ? Feb 1, 2021 04:24 |
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mediaphage posted:until this very moment i just assumed the meat was already in there Even worse, I think it's sweeter than ketchup iirc
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