What is "The Houston Effect?"

What is "The Houston Effect" that Whispers outlined in a previous thread?

I actually took it higher to an Admin that explained to me the basic acceptance of "The Houston Effect" and it's effect on the enforcement of guidelines. Originally Posted by Whispers

How does "The Houston Effect" affect the enforcement of eccie guidelines in ATX?

Not trying to open can of worm, just curious and trying to learn more about eccie and why things happen the way that they do around here...

Whispers will come along and explain it better.
But basically Houston is a lot more tolerant to insults, basically the only one that gets you points is Cunt.
Last summer in SA mods allowed pretty much anything, and it was like the wild wild west.
Good Times
Basically that's the idea, and why when you see do gooders making jabs and getting insulted every post with nothing happening, that is the Houston effect going down.

Why can't Austin be like that.

... basically the only one that gets you points is Cunt. Originally Posted by rockerrick

Not if you say: Cunt CUM

Whispers will come along and explain it better.
But basically Houston is a lot more tolerant to insults, basically the only one that gets you points is Cunt.
Last summer in SA mods allowed pretty much anything, and it was like the wild wild west.
Good Times
Basically that's the idea, and why when you see do gooders making jabs and getting insulted every post with nothing happening, that is the Houston effect going down. Originally Posted by rockerrick

Yes, essentially supposed to be the "community standard" for pornography. Only what it actually becomes is the local mods' standards become the norm. A lot more "liberal" interpretation of the rules.

Good times or bad depending upon which side of the mod you are standing on.

Why can't Austin be like that. Originally Posted by WyldemanATX

Don't worry, Austin is sliding into the same mud hole. Give it time. And if left unchecked the mud hole will become the HS boys locker room, and the next step will be to become useless for its supposed purpose.

You are seeing it now.
None of you will be rescued from the insults because you are the cause of them.
Houston effect.

What a bunch of Whiny little ninnies!

You are seeing it now.
None of you will be rescued from the insults because you are the cause of them.
Houston effect. Originally Posted by rockerrick

What a bunch of Whiny little ninnies! Originally Posted by WyldemanATX

Never asked to be "rescued". I have been insulted by far more skilled than the TX crowd. I'll let you know when I need "rescuing"

But at least be honest with yourself if no one else--I am not the cause of the insulting climate here, it starts long before I showed up. I just point out some of the childish stupidity and meanness. Rants on here really have little to no effect on my life, other than to make it far easier for me to see the ladies I wish to see. I am actually meeting one next week thanks to this board.

Aren't you so fucking cool?
You can meet up with a hooker on a hooker board?
Guess the board works

Never asked to be "rescued". I have been insulted by far more skilled than the TX crowd. I'll let you know when I need "rescuing"

But at least be honest with yourself if no one else--I am not the cause of the insulting climate here, it starts long before I showed up. I just point out some of the childish stupidity and meanness. Rants on here really have little to no effect on my life, other than to make it far easier for me to see the ladies I wish to see. I am actually meeting one next week thanks to this board. Originally Posted by Old-T

Americas Least Wanted! But he can hook up with a hooker on a hooker board for the right amount of cash. Self righteous and a skilled negotiator. Pond that Chest OT.

So the Houston effect is assholes running rampant while the mods do fuck-all? Pass.

Strange, I was asking for information on The Houston Effect, not a demonstration.

I thought this might happen, ask a simple question, start a battle. Oh well...

I will check back in later this evening to see if the Master/Whispers has stepped up and put all back in order.

Strange, I am starting to enjoy the entertainment value of all this "banter" or whatever it is called.

You'll carry on the rest of the afternoon without me, I have an hot little ATX lady waiting to take care of my most carnal needs this wet, cold, and rainy afternoon.

Yes, essentially supposed to be the "community standard" for pornography. Only what it actually becomes is the local mods' standards become the norm. A lot more "liberal" interpretation of the rules.

Good times or bad depending upon which side of the mod you are standing on. Originally Posted by Old-T

"Yes, essentially supposed to be the "community standard" for pornography."

The phrase "I know it when I see it" is a colloquial expression by which a speaker attempts to categorize an observable fact or event, although the category is subjective or lacks clearly defined parameters. The phrase was famously used in 1964 by United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart to describe his threshold test for obscenity in Jacobellis v. Ohio.In explaining why the material at issue in the case was not obscene under the Roth test, and therefore was protected speech that could not be censored, Stewart wrote:

I shall not today attempt further to define the kinds of material I understand to be embraced within that shorthand description ["hard-core pornography"], and perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly doing so. But I know it when I see it, and the motion picture involved in this case is not that.

The expression became one of the most famous phrases in the entire history of the Supreme Court.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_know_it_when_I_see_it

Aren't you so fucking cool?
You can meet up with a hooker on a hooker board?
Guess the board works Originally Posted by rockerrick

Americas Least Wanted! But he can hook up with a hooker on a hooker board for the right amount of cash. Self righteous and a skilled negotiator. Pond that Chest OT. Originally Posted by WyldemanATX

Well now, talk about predictable. It is the pack-mentality at work by the numbers. The mark actually stands up to the first tough-guy without flinching, so T.G. calls in another member of the pack. Now we have Wyldeman and Rock walking my way hand in hand to outnumber me 2-1 and strike fear into my heart! I wonder if it will work—let’s see.

Is there a great rush of adrenalin? NO.

Am I looking over my shoulder, trying to find an escape route? NO.

Am I in fear that I’ll dream I am inside a suit of armor spray painted white? NO.

Is something wet and warm running down my leg? NO.

Looks like I am not too frightened to hold my ground and laugh in your collective faces. Ha, ha, ha, ha!!! Take that!

While you are at it, it might be helpful for the two of you to learn to read for meaning. Of course I am meeting up with a young lady from here. I never said you should find that surprising. What I actually SAID was these kind of discussions with Neanderthal misogynists makes it EASIER to meet with some of the finer ladies on ECCIE. Easier as in that they contact me and offer interesting ways to say “thank you” for saying what a lot of them want to say—but it would hurt their business because they would then get verbally jumped on and in some cases worse: lots of appointments made with zero intent by the guys to show. Happens a lot when dealing with the gang/pack mentality in some cities. The lady I am meeting this week wrote and said she is coming to my city this weekend. She has posted availability Sat/Sun, but offered to show her appreciation by taking ME out to dinner Friday night with no other commitment on either side. We talked more about the general decline in civility on here (not Austin, but similar situations in other cities she frequents). After a few exchanges I offered to cook dinner for her instead at my place, and she will be staying overnight. No charge other than the meal and wine. Couldn’t have done it without you guys (or your ilk)—so a big shout out to all you cretins.

So what next? I assume there will be the typical sour grapes replies, more posts about passing up offers for free dates, and another castigation by RR having something to do with having to pay/not having to pay/reviewing too many/reviewing too few. And all the while I will be laughing at both of you.

It is always fun to watch guys like you two. Essentially no substance, a lot of braggadocio, and so confident that they have the template for everyone else’s likes and dislikes. The only close comparison I can make is when I am eating at a Cracker barrel—I like their hash brown casserole when I am on the road—and wind up seated a table away from folks who truly believe CB is “fine dining”. If they like it, good for them! But some of us have somewhat different definitions of a quality evening with a lady.