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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: Mark]
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10/07/13 06:19 PM
10/07/13 06:19 PM
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Indeed, great to see you back, DC, although I must say, you really haven't missed much. Politics and gay rights debates have pretty much turned the whole GD board to shit, due mostly to a handful of ignorant members. It'd sure be nice to have you back more often, but I know how life is. It's good to "see" ya, anyway. 
"Growing up my dad was like 'You have a great last name, Galifianakis. Galifianakis...begins with a gal...and ends with a kiss...' I'm like that's great dad, can we get it changed to 'Galifianafuck' please?" -- Zach Galifianakis
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: SC]
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10/08/13 12:02 AM
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tnvol
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I think it's just proof as to how society as a whole has taken a turn for the worse. Back in the BB "glory days" (which I wasn't a part of), EVERYBODY seemed a bit nicer, on-line and off. Society has taken a nose dive, it's not just this forum. We were just a bit more tolerant of people in general even 10 years ago. What's happening on this forum, is what's happening all around us. People are on edge. Look at somebody cross-eyed and their horns come up and they're ready to fight to the death (I'm just as guilty).
Our country is split and divided like never before. You see the impatience and disgust in people on line at the grocery store, driving, in any social settings. It's just the way we live now, and this forum is proof of it, but it's everywhere. BINGO! Message boards were still in their infancy when this board took off and people were more civil online to each other then. We've seen an influx of younger people who have no interest in sharpening their social skills and we've seen a drop of civility in general over the years. This board is not unique in its problems. This. I'm new here but assholes are everywhere.
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: tnvol]
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10/08/13 11:29 AM
10/08/13 11:29 AM
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With Geary in Fredo's Brothel
dontomasso
Consigliere to the Stars
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I have been around these boards for several years now, and what people refer to as the "glory days" was a time where other sites all over the internet were starting to become laced with rudeness and bile, which is belatedly now coming here, especially in the general discussion threads. Some of the stuff that gets posted used to be completely unheard of, and would probably have either been shut down by moderators, or shouted down by members who were good at policing ourselves. More than once did I see someone make a comment such as "I am a conservative too, but you went too far." those days are gone, and too may people "own the truth," or at least think they do.
"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"
"I stood in the courtroom like a fool."
"I am Constanza: Lord of the idiots."
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: Fame]
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10/08/13 11:48 AM
10/08/13 11:48 AM
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LittleMan
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Over the years, I've been involved with multiple message boards, covering a variety of subjects. I have to say that this is one of the more civil boards I've logged onto, the mods run a tight ship here.
Nearly all of the other boards discuss non core subjects. And they always cause fireworks, due to the passion from board members. I enjoy reading viewpoints on sports and politics- I learn more from message boards because both points of view are often discussed. In terms of politics, that's hard to get on a left leaning or right leaning website.
You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: Mignon]
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10/08/13 11:53 AM
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With Geary in Fredo's Brothel
dontomasso
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We all just need to grow up stop acting like little children stop the name calling, debate in a civil manner, agree to disagree and let's get this BB back the way it use to be. Amen Mig. I doubt you and I agree on anything political, I believe you are way more conservative than I am, but thats fine. You always state your point of view clearly, and without the bile and personal attacks that we aee too much these days. For that you have my complete respect, and willingness to hear out whatever view you post.
"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"
"I stood in the courtroom like a fool."
"I am Constanza: Lord of the idiots."
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: XDCX]
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10/09/13 07:22 AM
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The Ravenite Social Club
Don Cardi
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I hoped that we would come here and reason together. And as a reasonable man I'm willing to do whatever's necessary to -- find a peaceful solution to these problems...
"Then we are agreed. The discussion of politics and religion will not be permitted -- and Don Cardi will post more often from the East -- and there will be the peace."
Welcome back, DC. Great to see you posting again. Your presence has definitely been missed.
Indeed, great to see you back, DC, although I must say, you really haven't missed much. Politics and gay rights debates have pretty much turned the whole GD board to shit, due mostly to a handful of ignorant members. It'd sure be nice to have you back more often, but I know how life is. It's good to "see" ya, anyway. "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."
Don Cardi  Five - ten years from now, they're gonna wish there was American Cosa Nostra. Five - ten years from now, they're gonna miss John Gotti.
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: dontomasso]
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10/09/13 10:48 AM
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Pennsylvania
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We all just need to grow up stop acting like little children stop the name calling, debate in a civil manner, agree to disagree and let's get this BB back the way it use to be. Amen Mig. I doubt you and I agree on anything political, I believe you are way more conservative than I am, but thats fine. You always state your point of view clearly, and without the bile and personal attacks that we aee too much these days. For that you have my complete respect, and willingness to hear out whatever view you post. I second the motion. Mig has the kindest of hearts. She gets kinder and kinder, I think, because of waves of happiness that meet her from being a new grandma. That little boy is in for a special Christmas, methinks.
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: klydon1]
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10/09/13 12:26 PM
10/09/13 12:26 PM
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Posts: 19,066
OH, VA, KY
Mignon
Mama Mig
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We all just need to grow up stop acting like little children stop the name calling, debate in a civil manner, agree to disagree and let's get this BB back the way it use to be. Amen Mig. I doubt you and I agree on anything political, I believe you are way more conservative than I am, but thats fine. You always state your point of view clearly, and without the bile and personal attacks that we aee too much these days. For that you have my complete respect, and willingness to hear out whatever view you post. I second the motion. Mig has the kindest of hearts. She gets kinder and kinder, I think, because of waves of happiness that meet her from being a new grandma. That little boy is in for a special Christmas, methinks. And thank you as well Kly. We may not always agree either but, I appreciate you posting your points of view in a very respectful manner. Methinks you are right on about Dylan. Can you believe he will be a year old in a couple weeks?
Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: Mignon]
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10/09/13 12:44 PM
10/09/13 12:44 PM
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Pennsylvania
klydon1
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We all just need to grow up stop acting like little children stop the name calling, debate in a civil manner, agree to disagree and let's get this BB back the way it use to be. Amen Mig. I doubt you and I agree on anything political, I believe you are way more conservative than I am, but thats fine. You always state your point of view clearly, and without the bile and personal attacks that we aee too much these days. For that you have my complete respect, and willingness to hear out whatever view you post. I second the motion. Mig has the kindest of hearts. She gets kinder and kinder, I think, because of waves of happiness that meet her from being a new grandma. That little boy is in for a special Christmas, methinks. And thank you as well Kly. We may not always agree either but, I appreciate you posting your points of view in a very respectful manner. Methinks you are right on about Dylan. Can you believe he will be a year old in a couple weeks? I find that the older I get, the faster the years roll by. I find it stunning how fast my sons grew from infants to young adults. I imagine that watching a second generation of babies growing up will be even faster. Dylan will be driving you back and forth to ohio before you know it.
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: DE NIRO]
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10/10/13 12:15 PM
10/10/13 12:15 PM
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Posts: 19,066
OH, VA, KY
Mignon
Mama Mig
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Mama Mig
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Anybody know what has happened to FAME, he's not been here in awhile? I like Fame. Hope all is well with him. I'm friends with him on FB.
Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: klydon1]
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10/10/13 12:21 PM
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Posts: 19,066
OH, VA, KY
Mignon
Mama Mig
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Mama Mig
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I hear ya about how fast time is going. It's mind boggling to me that in a couple months I'll be getting closer to the top of the mountain when I turn 50.  But Dylan will keep me young...LOL When you hit 50, let me know what it's like. I'm a couple months behind you. I'll probably get more grey hairs...lol
Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: Mignon]
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10/10/13 12:25 PM
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DE NIRO
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Anybody know what has happened to FAME, he's not been here in awhile? I like Fame. Hope all is well with him. I'm friends with him on FB. I liked his threads he would create..
The Mafia Is Not Primarily An Organisation Of Murderers.
First And Foremost,The Mafia Is Made Up Of Thieves.
It Is Driven By Greed And Controlled By Fear.
Between The Law And The Mafia, The Law Is Not The Most To Be Feared
"What if the Mafia were not an organization but a widespread Sicilian attitude of hostility towards the law?"
"Make Love Not War" John Lennon
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: DE NIRO]
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02/24/18 04:12 PM
02/24/18 04:12 PM
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MeyerLansky
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Re: GangsterBB: let's go back to glory days.
[Re: mustachepete]
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05/11/18 10:26 PM
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SC
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I'm putting this here because it's sort of a history question, and I'm a relative newby of only 11 years vintage: why is there a separate Scarface forum directly under that for the The Trilogy? Is J. Geoff obsessed with Tony Montana (I see that he has a Scarface website similar to those for the Godfather movies), or was there exceptional interest in Scarface when the forums were young? I think the answer is a combination of both scenarios you mentioned, pete. When Geoff first started the GBB it was primarily a message board for 'The Godfather' only. Discussions for other Mob-themed movies would often pop up and 'Scarface' was the most popular of those "other" discussions. The separate forum helped keep the board a little cleaner and more manageable. That forum was started ABOUT 2002.
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