August 2012

Can I be the (male) midwife

Only if you believe you can.

-Mod L

Can I give the mods and the entire blog a hug? Because I would really like to.

I’d rather not.

-Mod L

Do you have the fact that terezi stated spades slick makes her nervous?

I can’t say that we do.

But for the record, if you add /tagged/<character> to the end of our url you could find that out for yourself.

-Mod L

hussie said all fantrolls and fankids are canon. even the shitty ones. (sorry i can't find the source!)

As much as I’d love to make that into a fact (and believe me, I would) I’m pretty sure we’d get hounded with “omg guys he wasn’t being serious.”

Also, I think he said that in one of his answers posts.

-Mod L

yknow a lot of these facts arent really what this blog is about. it's completely irrelevant to the comic whether terezi wears shoes while she sleeps, or what photo hussie used for jade's gun. these are actual things that are relevant to the plot line or just small things that are important that you might have forgotten you know?

Thank you for your wisdom, o’ Great One.  Clearly you know better than us what this blog is about with your slightly ambiguous message, shrouded by the security blanket of anonymity.  A shrine should be erected in your honour for gathering up the generosity to inform us of our folly.  I wipe the egg off my face and salute your towering understanding of relevancy. 

But in all seriousness, some of the facts that you have flagged as irrelevant maintain their place on this blog nonetheless.  Others may refer to them for reasons other than yours.  While one person browses this blog for plot-related information they may have missed, another may be looking for humourous things to include in a roleplay.  And other reasons yet.  Denying facts that are not plot-related would potentially rob a person of some interesting tidbit of knowledge that they may have fun musing over.

Furthermore, this blog is for fun.  Getting all seriousface about Homestuck is… kind of stupid.  It is a webcomic.  On the internet.  In which a lot of stupid extraneous shit takes place.  While I enjoy the plot of Homestuck, I also enjoy the weird, pointless antics that go down irrelevant to Large Overarching Plot shenanigans.  So if someone wants to submit a fact about Terezi’s shoe-status, who the fuck am I to decide that that’s “irrelevant” to Homestuck?  That is not an authority that I am in any position to hold.  And, you know, it’s all part of the goddamn fun.

- the other one

Intense respect for that fucking awesome slam.

Well thank you.

- the other one

nooooooooooo that last fact was the same as my fact! does my submission get deleted now? ;_;

Yours was actually already posted.  The most recent one is a re-post of the fact.

There are three people running this blog, sometimes things wiggle in through the cracks.

-the other one

You have a point about not dismissing anything as "irrelevant to the comic", but Anon has a point too: if this blog is called "Forgotten HS Facts", the *facts* should be things that were known some time ago, but then were *forgotten*. The blog isn't called "Facts you never knew about HS" or "Assorted HS facts". No one has the right to tell you people what to post, but consistency tends to be desirable.

True, but we now enter the realm of debating what exactly constitutes a “fact”.  A debate, which can be extended indefinitely, and even if we were to come to some solution, this is not exactly the forum in which such analysis would be appropriate.

So, while I do not hold any sort of jurisdiction over said realm of discussion, I do hold a certain power over this blog, along with Mod F and Mod L.  That power being what gets posted.  

And a certain power also goes to the mass population of submitters, because that is a large part of what helps this blog run.  So *someone* obviously thinks that each fact is worth a second look, and took the time to create a post for it, whether it be a submitter, or one of the mods.

-the other one

Just curious... Is "the other one" a Discworld reference? Regarding a coven of witches? (Because that would be SO COOL!)

No, I’m sorry.  It’s a reference to an anon who apparently forgot the severely complex name “Mod A” and referenced me in the context “mod L, mod F, and the other one” and I thought I’d be a clever little douchebag and go by that.

-the other one

Wow are people really arguing over this. I just-- wow.

Not really.  I can see where they’re coming from, to be honest.  But I disagree.  And that’s just part of life, you know?  If everyone thought the same way about everything humanity would have probably died out already.  

People’s thoughts being challenged is vital.  Granted, in most of those exchanged no one’s mind changes.  But as far as I can see, it’s not so much an argument.  It’s an argument if you take out the negative connotation of “argument”.

-the other one

You type so much longer responses than mod F and mod L, why?!

There’s this new thing that they just discovered.  Oh man, it’s gonna blow your pants off when you hear it.  Are you ready?  No you’re not.  But I’m gonna tell you anyway.  Please try to contain yourself:

Sometimes, people are different from eachother.

CRAZY, RIGHT?!? I didn’t believe it when I first heard it.  But now the whole world is starting to make more sense!  Gosh, I feel so foolish for having gone around most of my life thinking that everyone was identical to everyone else. 

-the other one

The double spacing at the beginning of sentences doesn't really help the length thing

I can put double spaces after a full stop if I so please.  The ‘length thing’ is not a problem that needs to be helped.  I am perfectly content with the voluminosity of my replies.

-the other one

Andrew why are you such a weirdo?

Are you lost?

-the other one

Can I just take this moment to say that I love how sassy The Other One is, because I do. You're awesome. ^^

Thanks!

I’m sure you’re pretty awesome as well.  I mean, that’s mostly speculation because I know nothing about you.  But you like that I’m sassy, so my speculation is by no means baseless.

-the other one

Why can't people just appreciate that y'all created this blog omg I like all the facts a lot and even the "unimportant" ones are pretty fun little tidbits. People need to quit whining.

Your kind words are appreciated.

And, on this note, I will not be posting any more asks regarding the irrelevancy issue at this time.

Thank you all for you patience, please watch your step as you exit the vehicle.  

-the other one

Wow, disregarding basic writing rules. That is so hardcore and edgy! You are an inspiration, truly.

Yeah because CLEARLY it’s not one of those ‘whichever you want is fine’ things.  Clearly.

-the other one

You should change your name to the sassy one, instead of the other one.

I do not believe that to be the will of the Prophets.  

-the other one

Why is your blog getting so much shit. I love your blog.

And it loves you too.

-the other one

Are you on a typewriter? No? Then it isn't. You just look like your space bar is broken.

Oh, have I offended you with my personal typing choices?  I’m so sorry.  But you’ll just have to put your grown-up pants on and suck it the fuck up.

-the other one

Actually the prophets would very like that name change!!

Well tough, because I’m not Bajoran.  The wormhole aliens do not govern my name choices.

[And with this, I bid you all farewell.]

-the other one

so are you mod failure and mod loser or are those your initials for your firstnames

Considering how much this blog sucks, I guess Mod Failure and Mod Loser makes a whole lot of sense.
But no, in reality it stands for Mod Fonix and Mod Lamp.

-Mod F

Since when did this blog suck.

Ever since a 15 year old girl who has no idea what she is doing started this blog.

-Mod F

With your ask responses blocked, this blog is finally tolerable to follow again. Wish I had noticed the tag sooner.

Wait, you have the asks blocked?

So that means I can put literally anything here and you won’t see it.

Hm.

Damn that felt good.

-Mod L

I don't get all of these complaints. I like the ask responses and all of the asks. :/

Eh, I can get why they may annoy some people, after all this blog is supposed to be for facts. Granted I rather like being able respond to questions and general comments like I do, it makes it feel like the blog has some personality to it, you know?

-Mod L

I JUST WENT BACK 27 PAGES TO SEE THE OTHER ONE POST. YOU'RE WELCOME.

You probably could have saved yourself some time by going through the Mod L tag.

-Mod L

But it was worth it! you're all so funny!

AHAHAHAHAA.

I am the opposite of true humor.

But thanks anyway

-Mod F

mod f ilu

And I love you too!!
And I wrote a fanfic about me and u bb. <3

“Mod f, ilu” Whispered the anon, blushing hard. Mod F squirmed and turned beet red, along with the anon. “I-it’s not like I like you or anything, B-baka,” Mod F tenderly said with an anime like demeanor. “L-let’s have hot yaois now. P-please, I need you!”
And then they fucked.

-Mod F

Unf

-Mod L

Honestly I can see where the blocked ask anon is coming from. You guys can sound really rude and abrasive at times and you have a bad tendency to feed the trolls. It's your blog and you can do what you want blah blah blah, but nobody wants to hang out with that kid who complains and insults everyone all the time. Worth thinking about, anyway.

I can’t speak for the other mods but the reason why I let a lot of hatemail go through is because I wait for people to be rude just so I can tell them off. I know that’s really stupid but I’ve had to sit and listen to too many extremely stupid people run off their mouths and be physically incapable of doing anything to make them shut up. I have so much built up hate for people like that I desperately look for an outlet for it. I know it’s not the best way to deal with people or the best way to run a blog but I just need it sometimes, you know?

Eh, probably not.

-Mod L

OMG i'm so sorry I didn't know you weren't taking facts on her quirk it wasn't in the rules thing and I haven't seen a post on it and I know a lot of people forget and type in all out leek for her. Again I am so sorry like super sorry please please please don't be mad at me. I'm sorry

Relax friend, no harm done.

It’s just we get that submission a lot and it strikes me as way to obvious to post.

-Mod L

roxy likes to drink fruit loops did you know

-Mod L

tru e fakt daev lieks jadez butt source: mspaintadventures(.)com/?s=6&p=003831

…how the hell do I not remember that flash

I’m sorry, I know I’m not giving you a snarky response but seriously HOW DO I NOT REMEMBER THAT FLASH

-Mod L

Who keeps sending you these joke facts?

Damn I like your icon.

Anyways, I’m not really sure. It’s probably just some folks who think they’re funny, which don’t get me wrong some of these are amusing but I’ll be damned if they don’t get a little annoying sometimes.

-Mod L

I love this blog! Both mods are doing a great job, and it would be a shame to see you leave. But it's your choice, after all. I like knowing little interesting things from earlier in the comic.

*All three mods

And It’s just been coming really close lately, sometimes the people/anons get really… well stupid sounds mean, but it’s true.

I might just take a short Hiatus soon.

-Mod F

My apologies, I've only ever seen Mod L and F.

It’s funny because they’re around so little everyone forgets they exist.

-Mod L

shut up and just make more facts

What’s that?

Keep answering stupid questions that are completely irrelevant to this blogs main content?

Well I thought you’d never ask!

-Mod L

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how not to run an ask blog. Good idea, but awful mods that are rude and just royal jackasses. Gj.

Ladies and gents, boys and girls, allow me to show you how not to give criticism.

Now, as you can see from this fine specimen here, someone seems to have a problem with the way that we run our blog and has decided to message us about it. However they seem to have forgotten to take a few things into account before sending this to us.

1) They have failed to specify what makes us awful.

It’s ok to have opinions but if you’re going to submit a complaint you better be able to state some specific examples if you don’t want to get ignored.

2) Instead of being constructive they opted to simply insult us.

You should really be more constructive with your criticism instead of just opting to tell us that we’re jackasses. By calling us jackasses you’ve removed any chance of us taking anything that you say into serious consideration. Try again.

3) You’re telling me what I already know.

I know that I’m about as rude as a person can get, please tell me something that isn’t blatantly obvious.

4) Thinking that we would take this seriously with the way that oyu worded it.

If you claim that we are indeed “awful, rude, and royal jackasses” why did you think that we would actually listen to such a comment? That seems like some pretty flawed logic there, friend.

If you feel like trying again don’t hesitate to do so.

-Mod L

To be honest you can either a. Block the asks, they tag them, or b. don't pay attention to them if they bother you. It's not very hard to scroll past it if you don't like it.

-Mod L

leave mod L alone, for all we know, this could be L, the guy who eats cake all day and thinks Light is Kira. or L could just be a codename for their real name, either way Mod L is a good person

Both of these things are distinct possibilities.

-Mod L

You actually do tend to miss the tags for about 30-40% of the asks that you answer. Could you try to keep up with that more, so it's easier to block them please?

I always tag the asks.

Granted I can be a little slow on the draw if I’m answering them in rapid succession.

I’ll try and do better at that.

-Mod L

hi mod l. i really hate to contribute to the whole ask shenanigans deal, but i just wanted to say, couldn't you just turn off anons and have everyone just get the fuck over it??? seems pretty simple to me. oops that was kind of rude, sorry. but anyways, just tell them to deal.

I don’t really like that option because people typically use anon for good and not evil.

I did however just remember that you can click the little block button on anonymous messages and it’ll keep them from sending in, and I may or may not have “accidentally” just done that, and I may or may not have sarcastically said “oops” after doing so.

-Mod L