Wild West is the second most active forum on this site.

[vashthblackseed]

Until this thread I didn't even know I had access to it. After a quick look around, I don't think I lost anything due to my ignorance. As a few others have said, if I want a 4chan like thread I'll actually go to 4chan.

 

[Neverhoodian]

Well ain't that a hilarious hootenanny. Y'all feel free to drop by sometime. I reckon we could use some new victims blood.

Okay if this is what Wild West looks like, ie just a bunch of gifs, not even dank memes or reaction gifs, just gifs of...stuff while the occasional user image has a bottle of bleach in it...I reaaallllyyyy don't get it.

I mean this isn't even stabbing yourself in the knee interesting. This is more like sitting by yourself quietly humming, but you don't want to offend anyone who might come in so you stopped humming. And there you sit, in a puddle of your own awkwardice.

I mean for fucks sake at least have the self respect to post Pony and Batman gifs!

Hey, Worgen and I kept the pony flame going, at least for a while. You should have joined in the fun!

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/706.941371-The-PONY-Thread

I plan on giving it another go when Season 7 or the movie rolls around, whichever happens first. Keep your eyes peeled for "The PONY Thread 2: Electronic Scootaloo" sometime next year.

 

[The Rogue Wolf]

Well, that's nice. I won't touch either R&P or WW- my faith in humanity is already cripplingly low.

 

[Cold Shiny]

To this day, I don't know what the Wild West forum is, nor can I find it on this website. It does not appear on the list of forums, yet people are always talking about. I only mention this because my curiosity has truly been piqued, but like I said, can't find it.

Edit: Didn't fully read OP. Now I know lol. Ima go check it out.

 

[Drathnoxis]

Well, that's nice. I won't touch either R&P or WW- my faith in humanity is already cripplingly low.

The Wild West is honestly the most laid back board on the site. Despite a few select individuals, it has remained free of the crap slinging and open hostility that everybody expected when it was created.

 

[Smithnikov_v1legacy]

Okay if this is what Wild West looks like, ie just a bunch of gifs, not even dank memes or reaction gifs, just gifs of...stuff while the occasional user image has a bottle of bleach in it...I reaaallllyyyy don't get it.

I mean this isn't even stabbing yourself in the knee interesting. This is more like sitting by yourself quietly humming, but you don't want to offend anyone who might come in so you stopped humming. And there you sit, in a puddle of your own awkwardice.

I mean for fucks sake at least have the self respect to post Pony and Batman gifs!

With very little content being created for The Escapist, there are fewer and fewer reasons for people to come here specifically. Few USPs. One of the few there is, however, is a forum without moderation. It still presents a reason for people to come, whereas the site has thrown away most of its other reasons people came. That's my take.

The WW feels more like an attempt to be like 4chan, and I always liked how not like 4chan (or reddit) the Escapist was.

I try to think of places to go after the Escapist, but there is no place like here I can think of. Its why, as pissed off about certain things here as I am, I havent done something super duper extreme that will get me banned or something, cause I really want to stay.

Most of the topics in the WW seem pointless, and what few that dont get pointless quick. On top of that, Id rather the main forum get the actual worthwhile topics. I was called out there for complaining about this. "Well, why dont YOU make topics then?" Cause if I am gonna make one, Im gonna make it where everyone can partake.

By the gods, I hope not. Though it'll be interesting to see what happens if it does go full-chan and start hosting pages worth of alt-right and pro-nazi propaganda.

 

[Wrex Brogan]

*shrug* neat, I guess. Whatever boats your float. I can't access it because... fuck me, I guess. And not in the fun way, in the way that involves a cactus, two elves and a 4gag watermark. Though if it's just adequate memery, then... no great loss I suppose?

Wild West shall save this site.

I dunno, I mean, if I want dank memes I can already go to Tumblr for 'em. Plus, on Tumblr, at least I also get porn too while I'm at it.

Does the Escapist have a porn forum? No? This place is dead to me.

 

[KissingSunlight]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

It's like forum games but for pricks. :3

 

[Fieldy409_v1legacy]

Do you know how long Ive been a member and didnt even know about that?

Bye heading west!

 

[Smithnikov_v1legacy]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

But Freedom of Speech only for the selected elite.

WOW, that is pretty spot on relevant.

 

[Breakdown]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

But Freedom of Speech only for the selected elite.

WOW, that is pretty spot on relevant.

Only the people who have proven themselves worthy can find the Wild West. If you're not one of them, well perhaps you need to look deep into your soul to discover the answer.

 

[Smithnikov_v1legacy]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

But Freedom of Speech only for the selected elite.

WOW, that is pretty spot on relevant.

Only the people who have proven themselves worthy can find the Wild West. If you're not one of them, well perhaps you need to look deep into your soul to discover the answer.

So purity of soul is achieved at a A: Post count a B: A generous bribe or C: Be around when the invites were dropped on the ground like an exploded armored truck full of cash.

Damn, again, this is more relevant than I gave it credit for.

 

[Breakdown]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

But Freedom of Speech only for the selected elite.

WOW, that is pretty spot on relevant.

Only the people who have proven themselves worthy can find the Wild West. If you're not one of them, well perhaps you need to look deep into your soul to discover the answer.

So purity of soul is achieved at a A: Post count a B: A generous bribe or C: Be around when the invites were dropped on the ground like an exploded armored truck full of cash.

Damn, again, this is more relevant than I gave it credit for.

As far as I understand it the qualifying criteria for the free account upgrade was basically just anybody who was around longer than a year and who wasn't on the verge of being banned. That's not really an elite group, in fact it's probably the vast majority of Escapist members.

 

[Smithnikov_v1legacy]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

But Freedom of Speech only for the selected elite.

WOW, that is pretty spot on relevant.

Only the people who have proven themselves worthy can find the Wild West. If you're not one of them, well perhaps you need to look deep into your soul to discover the answer.

So purity of soul is achieved at a A: Post count a B: A generous bribe or C: Be around when the invites were dropped on the ground like an exploded armored truck full of cash.

Damn, again, this is more relevant than I gave it credit for.

As far as I understand it the qualifying criteria for the free account upgrade was basically just anybody who was around longer than a year and who wasn't on the verge of being banned. That's not really an elite group, in fact it's probably the vast majority of Escapist members.

So the deal is passed. Old customers only.

Guess they're the only ones worth free speech. Oh well.

 

[Breakdown]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

But Freedom of Speech only for the selected elite.

WOW, that is pretty spot on relevant.

Only the people who have proven themselves worthy can find the Wild West. If you're not one of them, well perhaps you need to look deep into your soul to discover the answer.

So purity of soul is achieved at a A: Post count a B: A generous bribe or C: Be around when the invites were dropped on the ground like an exploded armored truck full of cash.

Damn, again, this is more relevant than I gave it credit for.

As far as I understand it the qualifying criteria for the free account upgrade was basically just anybody who was around longer than a year and who wasn't on the verge of being banned. That's not really an elite group, in fact it's probably the vast majority of Escapist members.

So the deal is passed. Old customers only.

Guess they're the only ones worth free speech. Oh well.

That's life isn't it? Some people catch the breaks and some don't. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to return to the Wild West to indulge in some more free speech.

 

[Smithnikov_v1legacy]

If you want my unfiltered opinion of why I think Wild West forum is popular, I recommend checking it out there. However, I don't think I am allowed to repeat it here. Which explains why Wild West forum have been popular. You don't have to worry about getting a warning for triggering other posters or mods. Viva La Freedom of Speech!

But Freedom of Speech only for the selected elite.

WOW, that is pretty spot on relevant.

Only the people who have proven themselves worthy can find the Wild West. If you're not one of them, well perhaps you need to look deep into your soul to discover the answer.

So purity of soul is achieved at a A: Post count a B: A generous bribe or C: Be around when the invites were dropped on the ground like an exploded armored truck full of cash.

Damn, again, this is more relevant than I gave it credit for.

As far as I understand it the qualifying criteria for the free account upgrade was basically just anybody who was around longer than a year and who wasn't on the verge of being banned. That's not really an elite group, in fact it's probably the vast majority of Escapist members.

So the deal is passed. Old customers only.

Guess they're the only ones worth free speech. Oh well.

That's life isn't it? Some people catch the breaks and some don't. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to return to the Wild West to indulge in some more free speech.

You're excused. I'm going to go work on my Kurt Cobaine performance art.

 

[Bobular]

And all you none Wild Westy people don't have access to such things as 'Affordablequote's French Lesson N#1', 'Wild West Obituaries', 'The Tsundere Thread of Ultimate Tsundere-ness!', 'Fuck Owls 2: Electric Bugaloo' or '2016 has been crazy. What next?' in which we discus the future, I claim aliens whilst Barbas claims death, currently up to six pages of highly intellectual discussion.

 

[Bob_McMillan]

Funny thing is, I can't even remember where to find the damn thing. It's not in the forum list.

 

[PainInTheAssInternet]

Man, I'm sure the Escapist could start funding a program that will end world hunger and the forums will still say it totally doesn't matter (to them) or it's bad somehow.

I like it. It's fun. I was initially worried it would just turn into GID but worse but I'm glad it didn't. Also bear in mind that it was likely a way of combating the banjumper who gave up shortly after it was made. The Escapist also likely didn't want a whole bunch new accounts coming on specifically for that forum and using it to really become like 4chan.