Many of you have expressed the opinion that Plime has become too dramatic and less of the friendly community it once was. Bickering and backstabbing have become commonplace (so it is said).

I really hate to bring myself to say this, as I have been sitting back and watching the drama unfold, but I must admit my part in it all. I am the cause. I started it all.

Let me explain.

Two years ago I was perusing the local garage or "rummage" sales in my neighborhood. I happened on many good deals for a variety of sundry items. But at one house I found an odd contraption while digging through the free bin.

It looked like this:


I pulled it out, turning it over in my hand. I brought it home and forgot about it until several months ago after cleaning my room. I examined it and found a switch on it's underside. I flicked it on. Ever since then, things on Plime have been dramatic. Sorry. My bad.
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Or the sturm und drang could be due to the fact that we are experiencing a tremendous amount of growth. Or that we have been finding/exploiting loopholes in the system, and as a result, experienced some unintended consequences. Or it's because even though we have an FAQ we still aren't in total agreement about what is appropriate to post.

Is it time to revisit the (well crafted) FAQ? Should we create a list of things that the Plime community values?

I feel that all this community needs is a slight readjustment of focus.

I was expecting a picture of a certain little golden ring....

.... my Precious.....

Well said, Blue. Plime is growing into a beautiful adult, and things are awkward and angsty now.

lesson one, never touch the underside

My cat's breath smells like cat food.

You should take your pants off. The smell will change.

So dirty, yet so beautiful! Hopefully you ment the smell will change for the better

WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN, EH!?

*grabs hackey stick*

Things we Value at Plime

1. Respect
2. Civil conversation
3. Maturity

I like it.

I would add: 4. A healthy realization that Plime is merely a website.

Or something like that. Edit: But I suppose that goes along with maturity.

Give peas a chance.

I have an alibi, I swear!

Spelling of hockey makes me a sad Canadian.

Well, have a nice cry ABOOT it and then get this thread back on topic, EH! ; )

a*****e! *coughs* what did i say something?

*looks around*

Well, s**t - flip the switch back dude. Duh. And have a garage sale and sell that thing to someone who runs a crappy site.

Is that - is that a Thingamajig?

I've always wondered what a thingamajig was. Now I know. I even know what a thingamajig does now!

I guess I'm one of these new Plime rookies. The FAQ's are linked when you join, but I think it would be great to have them up near the top of the screen instead of buried down in the categories.

I agree that some things need to be addressed such as Power Posting and how Plime is not a competition, like some of us think it is...

When did we vote on the maturity thing? Keep in mind we have a reputation for derailing any conversation into a completely unrelated area, often involving something immature. THAT is why Plime rules. While being respectful, we still accept each other despite (because of) these faults.

Heck no! Give Lima Beans a chance!