Sometimes it takes the ones who love you the most to tell you how you've strayed. Over the last few weeks, we are probably as guilty as the rest of the popular press of straying from our mission of entertainment and fun into political territory. But after comments here today, and last nights debate, our overwhelming urge is for it to all be over already. It was funny for awhile, but now it's just getting divisive.
So, we're declaring a moratorium. We've published our last political story until after the election. Time to get back to the boobs and bacon you all love. We urge everyone, when the time comes, to get out and vote, for whatever you believe in, but until then, no more Obama, McCain, Palin or the other guy.
Bring on the Streakers. But if you want to talk politics, use the forums.
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i can't believe you guys chose politics over boobs and bacon...
If you feel that this site is getting too politically heated, and you want to steer it in another direction, then by all means go for it. I respect your decision.
But if the reason is because you guys caved in to a bunch of whiners and complainers threatening to go elsewhere, because they didn't care for the direction, then they won. They got their way. Their veto counts.
If I don't care for certain television program, I simply turn the channel.
I don't try to remove it for anyone else who may like it, even though I don't care for it.
People can choose to watch a video or not.
They clearly can choose to click on the comments section or not.
I thought a lot of things were funny...especially the political satire. Lots of great material. If people don't like it, they can look elsewhere and in turn, you may also acquire new readers in the process.
Part of the process is also the transformation into something you hadn't anticipated, exploring new paths. I dunno...did your advertisers complain?
Does it HAVE to be strictly 1/2 liberal and 1/2 conservative to please everybody equally?
Why?
If this is not the case and you really just wanted to get back to bacon and boobs, then please disregard me respectfully speaking out of turn as this is not a debate.
Bless ye scaramouch. My Blood Pressure thanks you.
Well, if something REALLY politically funny comes up during these last days of the campaign, I hope you will feel flexible with your decision.
I'm just saying, because I think the next couple of weeks are going to be wild.
I totally agree with Laura. I'm french and i'm reading this blog from France. The political posts were among my favourites. Well, if you give'em up because you're bored or fed up with the election to come, why not. But i hope you were not pushed to do that. I mean, everybody loves bacon, boobs, and any activity that involves both of them, but a little post about who's gonna be in charge to give the US their aura back, that never hurts. Plus, you said that you strayed away from your mission of entertainment. But your posts were entertaining. I guess some people that don't really agree with the political views that appeared through your posts scared you with the "boredom" puppet. When they don't like something, some people turn away from it. Some other freak out and want it to change... Anyway, keep it up and have a nice day. Au revoir
is it possible to be political without having a left or right wing lean? i don't know.
you can't please all of the people all of the time right?
In blogging, it sometimes feels like you can't please anyone.
What she said.
I, for one, voted for political posts before I was against them.
Wait, that didn't come out right. What I mean to say is I'm going to keep your political posts protected in a 'lock box'.
Crap that's a losing line as well. I might as well just strap on a mickey mouse helmet and go for a ride in a tank.
Cheers.
Miss C. said: "In blogging, it sometimes feels like you can't please anyone."
Should we ask for our money back?
Cheers to you, Baier. Good one.
Scaramouch et al -
I'm sure that I contibuted to all this in some way. I just hope that my feverish postings still come across as intelligent and respectful. I have developed some strong opinions on things over the years and, as you are well aware, I'm not afraid to express them.
I was a 'lurker' around here for quite some time before I created an account. I did this knowing that this site had a more liberal bias. I tend to lean to the more conservative side of things. I joined anyway, because I liked the community. The people here are intelligent, craft decent arguments for and against current issues facing this country and are generally respectful to one another.
People come here for different reasons. Some come here solely for entertainment. Some come here to look at pictures of pretty boys. Hell, some people might even come here for guidance. I have always enjoyed coming here for the witty bantor, the teasing, the respectful disagreements and, yes, even the political satire.
I still do.
I don't think that I was shooting for abolition of all political posts, and I don't think that you had to do that.
Outside of this site I talk politics all the time. I enjoy the hell out of it.
I just found myself realising that all of the authors were absolutely to the left that, that was all we read.
From the YBNBY logo, to every other post dealing with Pro-Obama videos I found myself bored. I don't think I ever read about specific issues or political solutions, just a bunch of dumb videos.
I would have loved to dive into any political issue, but I have the feeling that there are a few readers like Laura who really have no idea what the issues are.
I guess it's a damned if you do damned if you don't kind of a situation.
I realise that it must be terribly hard to come up with new material day after day and I have to give you people at YBNBY props for your creativity.
Honestly, Dave is pleased by articles. Well written documents. I hardly watch the videos, I can work and read and comment but videos are just a pain in the ass to "whistle while I work".
I will say the "That's what she said" video really made my day.
I love posts like "Taking a Piss on the 911 conspiracy theorists" & "Echo's coming out of the cat closet".
I realised that written posts are a hell of a lot harder to throw out than boobies and bacon, and I think that at times all of the authors at YBNBY have really produced some high quality work.
I love the high quality shit and look forward to more of what I know YBNBY is capable of.
I know I'm a pain in the ass, but I'm only a pain in the ass to those that I love.
Mouch-I can't believe you fricken admitted your love for socialism.
That took balls, and I can appreciate balls.
Wait, that came out wrong.
Love Dave.
Pictures of pretty boys?? WTF?
Nice artwork on this. Goodbye Barack and McCain, who are almost kissing. Hello supermodel, almost naked, ecstatically admiring her own breasts. Yes But Yes!
Scara, I think he was referring to the Wonderbra.
Oh, c'mon Scaramouch. Do you expect us to believe that fame shot of yours was captured in one take?
And what's wrong with my picture?
Whater yall gonna do the day after d'election?
I'm going to witness The civil Union of Johnny and Echowood.
Whater yall gonna do the day after d'election?
I'm going to help hold the gates open for the mass exodus ...
Then, I'm going to lock the gates and fire all immigration workers.
I'm going to help hold the gates open for the mass exodus ...
Then, I'm going to lock the gates and fire all immigration workers.
Damn refresh. I keep double-posting.
(If you refresh on the confirmation form, it posts your comment again.)
Well, I guess if you feel you can't be fair you can't be fair.
Still, I'll probably come by a little less often if you don't post funny videos about dumb racist rednecks.
Don't worry, I'll still checks for the bewbs and beer. I'll have to get my stupid redneck fix elsewhere.
Dog bless you YBNBY for taking a moratorium on discussing the election.
Now if we could just figure out how to get THE REST OF THE FREAKING WORLD to follow suit.
I see the political ban doesn't apply to ads...
No, although when it comes to whoring ourselves for cash, we're completely bipartisan.
LOL. Good one Scara.
Little more than 2 weeks to go, so get the cheddar while you can.
2 weeks?
E, this things been going on for 3+ years. Ain't no way it's just gonna be over on Nov. 4.
I'm thinking it's Gore V Bush II. It'll drag on till at least Christmas Ever.
It'll end like this...In his last act, Dick Cheney will totally redeem himself breaking the Senate deadlock and vote Barack! Not cause he likes Obama but as a final FU from Bush to McCain.
Ok, so you did cave in!
No, you can't please everyone, but you did please Dave who got his way.
Here's to Dave and his obsession with his balls!
Here's back to Laura and her obsession with my balls.
"I know I'm a pain in the ass, but I'm only a pain in the ass to those that I love."
Please don't love me, Dave.
Sodomy just ain't my bag, baby!
Well, on second thought,
Can you use a strap-on, Dave?
Sorry about your penis.
Better luck next time!
Oh hi, Sweetie!
Look, it's Dave's "girlfriend" just arrived.
Why sure I can give you what he can't!
Great you are so flexible and made of plastic!
(If you can't beat 'em! Join 'em! I give up! From now on, I'm going to post at Dave's level.)
Wow. Kind of interesting that you would go there.
You must have Dave on your mind.
It's funny where your imagination has taken you.
Facist bully boys always get their way!
Or haven't we been paying attention during the past 8 years?
Boobs, beer, bacon....he he he he!
Yawn!
Nothing too controversial or they will censor you if the heat gets too much!
In the end, it just gets back to flinging feces at each other, eh?
Okay kids take it easy.
Don't make me have to pull over.
Dave can't tell me why he disagrees, just has to insult me.
Well, he won "fair & square" so I will resort to name-calling, putting him down, using vulger language......
I want to be just like Dave!
Laura, I guess I am really having a hard time following you.
"Dave can't tell me why he disagree's"
Ok, Seriously you don't make sense to me.
I read the stuff you write and it seems completely nuts.
I'm sorry for coming down on you though.
Perhaps we got off on the wrong foot.
Why don't we start over.
I'm sure this is all a big misunderstanding.
I'm really sorry, I really don't like calling ladies names.
I think the only reason you got sensored is because you used a racial slur.
I know you want me. Lets leave it at that.
I don't think that we need to get all nasty with each other.
You guys should get a room or something. If Laura gets knocked up, call the kid Scara in tribute. YBNBY - Making love happen since 2005 (or whatever).
Enough.
mmmmm.......bacon n boobies.........happy day
This is an important election, with a great deal riding on the victor. I like reading intelligent commentary, but boobs, beer and bacon don't do much for me. However, I'll take boobs, beer and bacon over the above discussion between Dave and Dave's world.
I was offered a ride on the victor once. I turned it down.
Barbwire: I tease!
Tim--you don't know what you're missing...