Ironic1: Blogger X

Blogger X - I like X! X makes me happy!

Commenter 1 - I give tacit support for your love of X, but somewhat less enthusiastic support than yours.

Commenter 2 - I point out certain deficits in X, but affirm Blogger X as having the right to hold that opinion.

Commenter 3 - I don't like X because of some childhood trauma.

Commenter 4 - I don't like X because of its negative impact on the environment, cultural morals, or because X is a cheap imitation of Z.

Commenter 5 - I affirm Z as being better. X sucks.

Commenter 6 - X sucks.

Commenter 7 - X sucks more than Z but Z sucks too.

Commenter 8 - X sucks and Blogger X sucks.

Commenter 9 - I defend Blogger X and cast aspersions upon Commenter 8.

Commenter 8 - Commenter 9 sucks.

Commenter 1 - I try to calm everyone down.

Commenter 8 - Commenter 1 is a self righteous prig.

Commenter 5 - I roll my eyes.

Admin - Stop it.

Commenter 8 - Admin sucks.

Commenter 7 - Yeah, what Commenter 8 said.

Admin - Ban.

Commenter 8 as Commenter 10 - You all suck. I launch into a diatribe against everybody.

Admin - Come on guys.

Commenter 1 - This used to be such a good blog.

Commenter 3 - This is all Blogger X's fault, really.

Blogger X - Meh?

Comments

You've stumbled upon the secret blogging template!
Here's a similarily astute comment (warning, contains objectionable language):
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/03/19/

Posted by: farglebargle | April 22, 2008 11:32 AM

That is a short, accurate synopsis of every blog, forum or listserv I have followed and/or participated in since 1997. Except for this one. This one is remarkably civilized.

Posted by: Leah | April 22, 2008 12:27 PM

This is a foundational document in the reality of internet discourse. Scientists should study this to try to develop some inoculation or cure.

Hat's off. You truly are the king of the geeks! (Bowing down.)

Posted by: BIL Ben | April 23, 2008 7:42 AM

I had this same diatribe on the playgournd at age 7. It is nice to know that we never grow old. Or is it that some people never grow up?

Posted by: Dan | April 23, 2008 9:24 AM

Ha! Nicely done.

Posted by: Carl | April 23, 2008 12:02 PM

I think I'm commenter 9.

Posted by: Beverly | April 23, 2008 6:31 PM

I tend to be commenter 1 (because you never quit being the big sister). I think commenter 8/10 is a little harsh ;)

Posted by: Leah | April 23, 2008 9:05 PM