I can see some of that, but I think many use this board as a primary new sources for Michigan spots, politics, current events, etc

Posted on September 3, 2026 at 11:47:14 AM by BBA

I find out about a lot of things through refreshing the board. Same as if I checked twitter, or even read a newspaper 30 years ago.

I struggle with the logic of it. If you post an idea here, you think it is something people should know about or you want engagement on one of your ideas. In one spot, you get 5 people reading your post over 48 hours. In another, you get hundreds.

I'll add too that B5 has had some significant conflict over the years. It has gone down because so few people now can even access the board.

Back to the board

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I think jj put it best on why some guys post on B5 but not here... - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 10:57:26 AM
- Ohhhh, I *understand* why they post there. (And only there) I just wish it weren't the case that they weren't more tolerant of the bullshit here - By Alpo September 3, 2026 at 01:05:47 PM
- Agree. Easy enough to scroll past, but the fake masculine tough guy shit is tiresome. However there are other schticks I find humerous and worthwhile* - By mtb September 3, 2026 at 12:17:30 PM
  - Good post. I would add posters constantly shitting on Michigan.* - By MasterBates September 3, 2026 at 12:20:53 PM
- Terrible post. Board 5 sucks* - By Poster P September 3, 2026 at 12:09:52 PM
  - take it up with jj* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 12:12:22 PM
    - I didn't read his post. Yours was awful* - By Poster P September 3, 2026 at 12:13:40 PM
      - Lol, you are growing on me.* - By MasterBates September 3, 2026 at 12:34:27 PM
      - which one? lots of awful ones to choose from* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 12:15:14 PM
        
        You must be quite slow. The one I responded to* - By Poster P September 3, 2026 at 12:15:52 PM
        
        OK, but all I did was paste a jj post from earlier on the board. That's awful?* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 12:17:22 PM
        
        I’m tired man. You win* - By Poster P September 3, 2026 at 12:18:01 PM
- This board is 50% politics, is that an issue, or nah?* - By MasterBates September 3, 2026 at 11:39:36 AM
  - possible, but not that I am aware of* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 12:12:45 PM
- So stubbornness has nothing to do with it? This board is radically different than when B5 was created. * - By BBA September 3, 2026 at 11:33:45 AM
  - agree, that board has zero activity and this board has solved the issues of the past.* - By crumbs September 3, 2026 at 12:19:26 PM
    - not all of them* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 12:20:08 PM
      - Then go to Bored 5.* - By crumbs September 3, 2026 at 12:35:32 PM
        
        I like 'em both* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 12:36:12 PM
        
        Sounds like you’d be happier there. Nikos can use the break too.* - By MasterBates September 3, 2026 at 12:39:44 PM
      - You can submit enhancements to Nikos for the 100th time.* - By MasterBates September 3, 2026 at 12:31:16 PM
  - The posting volume is so radically different. B5 has never been a “dangerous trap” in the way this board can be… - By Craig September 3, 2026 at 11:38:57 AM
    - I can see some of that, but I think many use this board as a primary new sources for Michigan spots, politics, current events, etc - By BBA September 3, 2026 at 11:47:14 AM
      - They surely lurk this board for the same reason. They just wish to avoid the juvenile banter. * - By Spirit September 3, 2026 at 12:05:44 PM
        
        How is avoiding the banter any different than me skipping debates on baseball players from 40 years ago? - By BBA September 3, 2026 at 12:17:41 PM
      - ^This, especially the title & first sentence.** - By kccambo September 3, 2026 at 11:52:27 AM
  - no, I think it is just what jj said* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 11:35:03 AM
    - Your take loses a lot of credibility if you try to maintain stubbornness has nothing to do with it. - By BBA September 3, 2026 at 11:39:50 AM
      - fwiw I believe he also posts on other fora, so the effort is appreciated in more than one place* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 12:11:57 PM
- Exactly * - By Spirit September 3, 2026 at 11:29:14 AM
- There are only about 5 people who only post there - By Rich September 3, 2026 at 11:27:28 AM
- I get it; the Taco tax was real, and iterations of it have shown up.* - By kccambo September 3, 2026 at 11:21:47 AM
  - lol...it was danny who coined the phrase Taco tax, iirc* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 11:32:58 AM
    - It was perfect :). That written, much of that stuff has been cleaned off this board.** - By kccambo September 3, 2026 at 11:38:15 AM
- Yup. - By JoeMama September 3, 2026 at 11:14:08 AM
  - Re: Yup. - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 11:18:24 AM
    - Thanks* - By JoeMama September 3, 2026 at 11:43:26 AM

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I can see some of that, but I think many use this board as a primary new sources for Michigan spots, politics, current events, etc