Time for a "Best of Scubaboard" thread

[JessicaDodge]

I just reread the mac and beef story too... SOOOO FUNNY. That has to win for the funniest story... I love all of UP songs too. There was a whole thread of lyrics that just cracked me up. If I was ambitious I would find it and post the link, but I'm not.

Jessica

 

[Pez de Diablo]

For anyone who is interested in the "I Love You" thread, here is the link:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19067&perpage=15&display=&pagenumber=1

 

[Pez de Diablo]

This guy was unbelievable.

One of the first Posts from SSIdiver O2, dated 10-22-2002. Now remember that his credentials are numerous and keep in mind just 9 days later he posts about his dive on the Doria.

Lessening the risks of a hit...
I am a relatively new diver, Im only 19, in good shape and dont smoke or drink .
Ive done 25 dives and never been bent. I realise that theres no way to make yourself "immune" to developing DCS, but is there anything that you can do, before/during/after the dive, that would significantly reduce the risk of developing DCS? We all know that drinking water before a dive and being well hydrated aids in the removal of nitrogen....what about other stuff that you can do? The fact that i might not be able to dive again from developing DCS makes me sick, and wish to prevent DCS at all costs! Thanks for your time.

Here is a great comment from someone that dove the A. Doria. Yah right. On his profile he listed DOB as 1961, how stupid did he fiqure we are?

Warmest wetsuit ceated?
This may stir up some contoversy, but what is the warmest wesui created? I would like to have a wetsuit, if possible, to dive in 40 degree water. So what do you guys think

Remember his qualifications are: TDI ERD, Advanced Deep Wreck, Advanced Cave Diver, Advanced TriMix diver, SSI Instructor, SSI Master Diver
He posted this question:

Does anyone know the physics on storing a full tank of air? Would there be any ill effects of storing a full aluminum 80cf tank (3000psi luxfer) for a week? Came up at a advanced dive class i was "speaking" at. A student asked the question, and the instructor said...."uhhhh i dont think so?" I have not studied the effects of having max pressure on a tank for a period of time, but i would like to answer this kids question tomorrow, seeings as he didn't get a real definitive one.

And this one

would anyone...
Would anyone here ever dive the U-Who? For anyone that doesnt know (ha ha yeah right), its the mystery U boat that chris and chrissy rouse died trying to solve. Albeit the mystery is solved, i would be interested to see the wreck.
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TDI ERD, Advanced Deep Wreck, Advanced Cave Diver, Advanced TriMix diver
SSI Instructor, SSI Master Diver

And followed with this:
I dove the doria a while back....for anyone thinking of doing it......DO IT!( if you have the training) It will be an experience you will never forget. Must warn you about a couple things.

1. it is EXPENSIVE, try to go in a group, its cheaper. Im planning another trip this summer.

2. The dish room is a lot harder to find then expected.

I urge all who have the training to dive this wreck, but be careful.

And Both threads ended when Lady diver had to intervene with this comment:

This Thread...
Portions of this thread have been deleted due to their harassing nature and uncalled for personal attacks. Those of you doing the bashing know who you are and I know all of you have been on Scuba Board long enough to know this kind of attack is not allowed. Do not let it happen again.
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Ladydiver
Dive Deep, Dive Safe but Keep Diving.

So I check a few more of the posts he commented in and more of them had the same comments from Lady Diver

I only wish I could get access to the deleted posts!!

Hey O-ring,

I’ll buy the beer, if you tell the story about the time you chased “SSIdiver O2” off of the board.

 

[O-ring]

Yeah, that was a crazy chain of events that led to extreme moderation of most of those threads. I suppose I could put the whole story down in print and post it somewhere if there is interest..

 

[Pez de Diablo]

Well, I'd love to hear about it!!

 

[JustAddWater]

Three that come to mind are:

The guy who argued with a medical regulator about smoking pot and diving. He claimed he was doing research, but his spelling and grammar indicated that he was his own field study.

The board member who "killed off his character", but whose "son"continued making posts under the father's board name. I believe another board member lived in the same area, knew the alleged deceased, and exposed the fraud. Uncle Pug had some pretty funny retorts in that one too.

Do any of you remember CaptainDave (or was it CaptainDan) and his get rich quick scheme? That was classic.

I'd like to hear O-Ring's story.

 

[JDostal]

Funniest
It's a toss up - KN's story about the nightmare student had me laughing quite a few times. I wish I could've seen it. And the fido thing...heh.

Informative
Hrmm...that's a toss up. I've picked up all kinds of little tidbits of information on this board, I can't even keep track anymore. There is no thread in particular, unless you count the "Basic Scuba Discussions" as a thread.

Best/Worst Thing About My Diving
The worst....I'm not quite as save about my diving as I should be. The best I've learned is that just by being on this board and practicing, practicing, practicing I'm becoming a better diver every time I go out.

Best Flame War
I forget the title, but too regulars came on espousing how great it was to dive deep with bungeed wings and all this...it turned into a good flame war. On the other hand, it's time everyone got over beating their diving styles over each others head. Get over it. The way to persuade someone is gently, not by using brute force.