| BigFishSmallPond | 23 Apr 2011 2:10 p.m. PST |
with the number of recent polls on TMP for the "best" whatever and subsequent calls for a definition of best is there one definition that we can agree upon. I see best as the best at doing their given job. any other definitions? |
| Derek H | 23 Apr 2011 2:39 p.m. PST |
No, there there is absolutely no possibility of agreement on a definition of "best". Next please. |
| Sundance | 23 Apr 2011 2:43 p.m. PST |
In fact, there is absolutely no possibility of agreement on a definition of anything. Especially on the Napoleonics boards. Democracy at its finest. |
| Korvessa | 23 Apr 2011 2:55 p.m. PST |
It's the fact that you can't that makes it interesting discussion |
| Pierce Inverarity | 23 Apr 2011 3:23 p.m. PST |
If the job they're doing is meaningless, they can't be best meaningfully. |
| Pierce Inverarity | 23 Apr 2011 3:28 p.m. PST |
In fact, this thread merits a poll to test the hypothesis. TMP link |
| average joe | 23 Apr 2011 3:50 p.m. PST |
You're asking for the best definition of the word "best"? Sorry that is self-referential, almost like a temporal paradox type thing where you kill your own father before your birth. You always, always have to define what you mean by "best", just like kennel clubs have standards for "Best in Breed", you need to lay out what you mean by "best". |
| cloudcaptain | 23 Apr 2011 4:15 p.m. PST |
If I see a thread asking "What's the best line of…" or so on…I just skip it. It prevents me from insulting the poster. It shows a complete lack of forethought. |
| Daffy Doug | 23 Apr 2011 4:24 p.m. PST |
I hate contests where opinions choose who "wins". The only true sport, the only positively inarguable defining method, is auto racing. OPEN auto racing. "Best" in that context actually means something…. |
 Murphy  | 23 Apr 2011 4:35 p.m. PST |
The only true sport, the only positively inarguable defining method, is auto racing. OPEN auto racing. "Best" in that context actually means something….
What level are we talking? NASCAR? Formula? Indy Racers? Dirt Track? Amateur Stock? And if you believe that auto racing is A: The only "true" sport, and B: Where it's the only positevely inarguable defining method, then you've never: A: Worked on a pit crew
B: Listened to Danica Patrick
C: Watched the antics of Jimmy Johnson and Tony Stewart…. I think you'd change your mind then, Doug…. |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 23 Apr 2011 5:38 p.m. PST |
I hate contests where opinions choose who "wins". We won't take you to the swimsuit competition this year, then… |
| Grand Duke Natokina | 23 Apr 2011 5:42 p.m. PST |
TMP has a Swimsuit Competition? Alright!
Weaselhoffen, who agrees that "best" is very subjective. |
| raducci | 23 Apr 2011 11:58 p.m. PST |
The OFM in a bathing suit? I'll pass. |
| Warbeads | 24 Apr 2011 4:36 a.m. PST |
If you have him stifled does that mean you won't see him in his bathing suit? Gracias, Glenn |
| Connard Sage | 24 Apr 2011 4:51 a.m. PST |
A TMP swimsuit competition? Quick, pass the brain bleach… |
| Angel Barracks | 24 Apr 2011 8:34 a.m. PST |
oooh is those one of those strange self evolving fulfilling infinite repeating loops polls. |
| John the OFM | 24 Apr 2011 9:38 a.m. PST |
There is a very easy definition of "best". And, that is what *I* like. No one else's opinion matters, so who needs a Poll? |
| sharps54 | 24 Apr 2011 4:42 p.m. PST |
Connard Sage,
Rule number one, don't visualize. Jason
Stafford, VA |
| Mapleleaf | 24 Apr 2011 9:49 p.m. PST |
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| Dasher | 26 Apr 2011 12:41 p.m. PST |
I had a director once who used to say "I don't always know what good is, but I know bad when I see it."
He was probably quoting someone else, but you can use a similar criterion to work your way toward "best" or at least help to move you further away from "rubbish". |
 20thmaine  | 05 May 2011 4:50 p.m. PST |
kyoteblue 23 Apr 2011 2:46 p.m. PST
My Mom's apple pie is the best !!!
From which, kyoteblue, I deduce that you must thereore be one of my siblings. Oh, and the OFM is right, except it's my opinion that matters. Do we still get pooch-apartmented for agreeing with the OFM ? |
