Social Experiment.

[benson111]

Hey dudes, and dudettets.

I was thinking about conducting a Social Experiment. ( Not like we already are conducting one with these forums. )

But i was wondering what your thoughts would be on conducting one, how we would go about it, and all things entailed.

Like a Fight Club, only forums style.

People get assignments, and the go and do them, with quoted proof.

Sounds weird i know.

So thoughts? If this is lame, i will understand and let it die.

Rule # 1. Assignments will be given via PM.s and only will be reveled after the Assignment has been fulfilled and quoted.

Rule #2 Assignments will not be of a bannable nature, of course that all depends on how you handle your assignment.

As soon as the Co- is decided assignments will be decided.
Each member will get an assignment each week, that will have to be fulfilled within that week, and will have to have a link to it as well as a quote showing the proof, only then will you be able to reveal your assignment.

Link to Polls HERE! (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128820)
And here (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128821)


Current experimenters.
Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows
Meatwad555
Maruchanboy
Elegy
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass
Bmaninc
Cpt. Overkill
eringoesmoo
Buffdog18
schmeankman
ffwarrior47
afterstasis
Alright_Computer
estemshorn
Mex
Sgt Pepper
The_Wurm
bermuddy
onidragon
daftuprising
HeyRiles

Shoot me a Friend request for your assignments.

You can call me Tyler Durdin, if it makes you feel warm and squishy.

[firescull537]

I'd like to participate in your shenanigans, Tyler

[citric_bullets]

I think this might require an example of the sort of assignments you'd have people doing. Unless giving an example would go against the experiment...

[back_blows]

I call prison guard.

[benson111]

I think this might require an example of the sort of assignments you'd have people doing. Unless giving an example would go against the experiment...

Rule Number 1. Assignments will be given via PM.s and only will be reveled after the Assignment has been fulfilled and quoted.

[Meatwad555]

This is cool. I want in.

[maruchanboy]

I'm in. I love social work. I might want to be a psychologist :).

[Elegy]

count me in

[Lily_Mu]

Me too!!!!

[SonicRocker15X]

Depends on the assignments...

[citric_bullets]

I think I'll participate perhaps.

[Baanu_Rass]

I call prison guard.

I love that experiment. It's so Fascist.

I'm also in.

[back_blows]

I love that experiment. It's so Fascist.

I'm also in.

Das Experiment was a pretty good film aboot it.

[benson111]

Alright then, i need a co- accomplice that we can bang heads together over P.M.'s and come up with assignments.

The first assignment will be:
All of you must decide reasonably, who will be the Co-Accomplice.

Make a voting system in this thread, and decide from there.
Voting must end with no arguments, and be absolute.

Commence!

[benson111]

Also, add me to your friends list, so i can shoot you the assignments.

[firescull537]

I was the first to comment! I should be your co-accomplice. Plus I have the mind of an evil 12 year old. Think about it.

[back_blows]

I was the first to comment! I should be your co-accomplice. Plus I have the mind of an evil 12 year old. Think about it.

Oh yeah, well I am an evil 12 year old. Ignore what my profile says, its just there to confuse you:cool:

[maruchanboy]

I am excessively witty and sarcastic. I have to use these powers for good and social benefit. So, vote Maru. Wait a minute, is this all part of a master plan to see how far a person is willing to go for power?

[Baanu_Rass]

Also, add me to your friends list, so i can shoot you the assignments.

I have my PM settings set to open for the werewolf game so you can just click into my profile and send it.

[bmaninc]

I'll be your co if you'd like. I'd rather enjoy that. If not, I'd like to participate, as long as it won't get me banned.

[benson111]

I'll be your co if you'd like. I'd rather enjoy that. If not, I'd like to participate, as long as it won't get me banned.

Rule #2 Assignments will not be of a bannable nature, of course that all depends on how you handle your assignment.

[benson111]

Here is the Voting List...
Voting starts now.( Dont vote for yourself please. )

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows
Meatwad555
Maruchanboy
Elegy
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass
Bmaninc

[bmaninc]

I vote for Baanu.

Also, please add an N to my name.

[back_blows]

I'll vote Meatwad.

[citric_bullets]

I suggest we do a copy/paste voting style, per the usual.

Firescull537
Critic_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc

[benson111]

I vote for Baanu.

Also, please add an N to my name.

Sorry. :o

Also please use the above template as a voting ballot.

[The_Wurm]

can i get in on this, or am i too late?

[benson111]

can i get in on this, or am i too late?

Yes you may!

[maruchanboy]

You can vote, and maybe receive assignments. I dunno, ask Benson.

[benson111]

I suggest we do a copy/paste voting style, per the usual.

Firescull537
Critic_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc
The_Wurm


Added!

[Baanu_Rass]

Wait, what are we voting for?

[benson111]

Wait, what are we voting for?

My co-conspirator!

[citric_bullets]

Wait, what are we voting for?

The person who will discuss assignments with Benson before assigning them.

[Cpt. Overkill]

Ill join :p

[benson111]

Ill join :p

I will add you, if your serious



Why so serious.

[Baanu_Rass]

Firescull537
Critic_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc
The_Wurm

Elegy discovered FST. He's practically a prophet!

[maruchanboy]

I will add you, if your serious



Why so serious.
Fix'd.

[bmaninc]

Aww, I never win votes. :(

[citric_bullets]

Firescull537
Critic_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc
The_Wurm

Elegy discovered FST. He's practically a prophet!

... I just noticed this. That's not my name.

[benson111]

As soon as the Co- is decided assignments will be decided.
Each member will get an assignment each week, that will have to be fulfilled within that week, and will have to have a link to it as well as a quote showing the proof, only then will you be able to reveal your assignment.

[Cpt. Overkill]

I will add you, if your serious



Why so serious.

Im serious.

[benson111]

... I just noticed this. That's not my name.

Sorry my spelling, and vision are the sucketh....Fixed main page.

[benson111]

Im serious.

Added.

[citric_bullets]

Sorry my spelling, and vision are the sucketh....Fixed main page.

Don't sweat it. It happens all the time. I'm just trying to make it happen less...

[citric_bullets]

We need some sort of ending to the voting. I suggest either a 24 hour time frame, or a certain number of votes reached. Based on the number of people participating at the moment, the first to 5 votes seems like it would be a pretty definite win.

[benson111]

Don't sweat it. It happens all the time. I'm just trying to make it happen less...

I have always called you "Critic" bullets, in my head. :D

lol


We need some sort of ending to the voting. I suggest either a 24 hour time frame, or a certain number of votes reached. Based on the number of people participating at the moment, the first to 5 votes seems like it would be a pretty definite win.

I agree.
Lets call it 11:00 right now.

@ 11: this time tommorow night, voting will end.

[citric_bullets]

I agree.
Lets call it 11:00 right now.

@ 11: this time tommorow night, voting will end.

In case of a tie, I propose the tied people get one post to say why they're most qualified to be co-conspirator and then another 24-hour period of voting. Just to be prepared.

[benson111]

In case of a tie, I propose the tied people get one post to say why they're most qualified to be co-conspirator and then another 24-hour period of voting. Just to be prepared.

I could go for that. ;)

[eringoesmoo]

I'm interested.

[Buffdog18]

Already friends with you, but sign me up

[benson111]

I'm interested.


Already friends with you, but sign me up

I will add both of you to the list, to receive assignments, but voting has commenced, with a 24 hour ending. Is that Cool? :D

[eringoesmoo]

I will add both of you to the list, to receive assignments, but voting has commenced, with a 24 hour ending. Is that Cool? :D

What? :confused:

[schmeankman]

I shall do this.

And wear a hat while doing it!

[benson111]

What? :confused:

Read the first page?

You will recieve assignments that you ill have to fulfill.

[benson111]

I shall do this.

And wear a hat while doing it!

Added!

[eringoesmoo]

Read the first page?

You will recieve assignments that you ill have to fulfill.

I read the first page, yes..but what was with the 24 hours thing?

[Buffdog18]

still waiting

[benson111]

I read the first page, yes..but what was with the 24 hours thing?

Voting for my Co-Conspirator has already commenced, and will be decided at 11:00 Tomorrow night. Couple pages back, you may vote if you like.

[citric_bullets]

I read the first page, yes..but what was with the 24 hours thing?

Voting for the co-assignment-creator will cease at 11PM on 3-17-09.

I suggest everyone carefully consider their votes, as this person will have a say in how this experiment goes, so don't just make it a popularity contest.

Ninja'd, but i gave additional material.

[The_Wurm]

ill vote for bmaniac

VOTE OR DIE

[benson111]

Voting for the co-assignment-creator will cease at 11PM on 3-17-09.

I suggest everyone carefully consider their votes, as this person will have a say in how this experiment goes, so don't just make it a popularity contest.

Ninja'd, but i gave additional material.

Indeed. :D

[ffwarrior47]

i'm in if needed.

[benson111]

i'm in if needed.

Are you willing to accept assignments?

[afterstasis]

i can only assume you're sending me one, benson, but just in case you need a reminder...

[benson111]

i can only assume you're sending me one, benson, but just in case you need a reminder...

Awesome, you in?

I will add you and FFwarrior to the front page!

[Buffdog18]

Vote for me, I'm actually good with this stuff

[schmeankman]

I vote Afterstasis for accompliss. (sp?)



The man has "zany scheme" written all over him. It's kind of weird, actually. I hope it wasn't sharpie. That stuff's tough!

[benson111]

Here is voting so far, please use this template...

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc
The_Wurm

[Buffdog18]

So when do we get these assignments

[bmaninc]

I have a vote too...

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc - 1
The_Wurm

[Alright_Computer]

I'll join this.

By the way, you don't HAVE to add me as a friend unless I have to PM you back. I set it so that I can accept PM's from non-friends.

[citric_bullets]

Can anyone who has joined so far be voted for, or just people who joined before 11PM, or is it just people on the original list? Just to clarify.

[benson111]

So when do we get these assignments

After voting has commenced, and i talk it over with my conspirator.

[schmeankman]

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc - 1
The_Wurm
Afterstasis -1

Oops...

[citric_bullets]

Who voted for you, bmaninc? I just didn't catch that when I was looking through the thread.

[benson111]

I'll join this.

By the way, you don't HAVE to add me as a friend unless I have to PM you back. I set it so that I can accept PM's from non-friends.

Added.

[bmaninc]

ill vote for bmaninc

VOTE OR DIE

There it is.

[afterstasis]

i don't actually have anything written on my body, by the way... please don't let that sway your votes unless you're having a particularly tough time making a decision.

[Buffdog18]

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc - 2
The_Wurm
Afterstasis -1

[benson111]

Only people that joined before 11 o clock can be voted for, people that join after only get assignments.

[citric_bullets]

Only people that joined before 11 o clock can be voted for, people that join after only get assignments.

In that case, the vote for afterstasis should be nullified.

[bmaninc]

Thanks for the vote, Buffdog. I appreciate it.

[benson111]

In that case, the vote for afterstasis should be nullified.

Indeed, sorry afterstasis. You still interested in getting assignments though?

[schmeankman]

In that case, the vote for afterstasis should be nullified.
You should be nullified. In that case, I vote Wurm.

[Buffdog18]

Thanks for the vote, Buffdog. I appreciate it.

No problem

[citric_bullets]

You should be nullified. In that case, I vote Wurm.

Hey now. No need to be nullifying me. I'm just trying to help keep things in order.

[schmeankman]

Hey now. No need to be nullifying me. I'm just trying to help keep things in order.
Good luck doing that why you're nullified!

;)

[benson111]

Alright i leave this thread in all of your capable hands. I have an appointment that connot be missed ;)
Laterz.

[citric_bullets]

Good luck doing that why you're nullified!

;)

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc - 2
The_Wurm - 1

I did that for you despite your attempts to nullify me. :D

[schmeankman]

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc - 2
The_Wurm - 1

I did that for you despite your attempts to nullify me. :D
aww shucks.

[The_Wurm]

Alright i leave this thread in all of your capable hands. I have an appointment that connot be missed ;)
Laterz.

where the **** is my assignment

GOD DAMMIT

*shoots shotgun into ceiling*

[back_blows]

Who the hell gave a 5 year old a shotgun?

[citric_bullets]

where the **** is my assignment

GOD DAMMIT

*shoots shotgun into ceiling*

This is what I immediately thought of: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/6704/apu6.jpg

[firescull537]

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows -1
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu - 1
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc - 2
The_Wurm - 1

[firescull537]

Oh yeah, well I am an evil 12 year old. Ignore what my profile says, its just there to confuse you:cool:

ya, so am I. I thought I was the youngest person on the forums...

[benson111]

I see not much voting has transpired.

[bmaninc]

I see not much voting has transpired.

Nope, not really. I'm in the lead, which is surprising.

[benson111]

Nope, not really. I'm in the lead, which is surprising.

Watch your comments LOL They could become an assignment. ;)

[bmaninc]

Watch your comments LOL They could become an assignment. ;)

I don't get it :confused::confused::confused:

[benson111]

I don't get it :confused::confused::confused:

Example...

Your assignment....

Get ten people to pay you a compliment, without talking them into it, in one thread.

/Example

Since you sudo-put yourself down there.

[Meatwad555]

It was either back_blows or baanu...

Firescull537
Citric_bullets
Back_Blows - 2
Meatwad555 - 1
Maruchanboy
Elegy - 1
Lily_Mu - 1
Baanu_Rass - 1
Bmaninc - 2
The_Wurm - 1

[bmaninc]

That's interesting Benson.

[benson111]

That's interesting Benson.

See what i mean?

All things can become an assignment. ;)

[estemshorn]

i'll be a part of this

[Mex]

Too late to sign up? I want in....

[benson111]

i'll be a part of this

Added to the experiment.
Send me a friens request..

[benson111]

Too late to sign up? I want in....

Added to the front page!

[estemshorn]

k i sent friend request. when will this start?

[benson111]

k i sent friend request. when will this start?

After 11:00 tom, night the voting will end for my co-conspiritor, then me and that person will start handing out assignments.

On the first page is the rules, and how things will go down.

[estemshorn]

After 11:00 tom, night the voting will end for my co-conspiritor, then me and that person will start handing out assignments.

On the first page is the rules, and how things will go down.

AM or PM

[benson111]

AM or PM

P.M. 24 hour rule.

[estemshorn]

okay.

[benson111]

Question, for every one...

After you fulfill your assignment, do you think people should be released from the experiment, or should this continue?

[Mex]

Question, for every one...

After you fulfill your assignment, do you thing people should be released from the experiment, or should this continue?

Hmmm...hard to say without knowing the nature of said assignments.

[benson111]

Hmmm...hard to say without knowing the nature of said assignments.

They are going to be quite hard, almost easy though. :D

Some will be tailored to the assignee, some off the wall. ;)

[Mex]

They are going to be quite hard, almost easy though. :D

Some will be tailored to the assignee, some off the wall. ;)

Well then maybe let it continue and see how it goes.

[firescull537]

Benson, I put up a poll for everyone signed up so far. If you need me to fix/change anything, let me know.

[benson111]

Voting here...
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128820

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128821

[Sgt Pepper]

If you don't mind adding my name to the clipboard, being a guinea pig sounds appealing for reasons beyond my comprehension.

[benson111]

If you don't mind adding my name to the clipboard, being a guinea pig sounds appealing for reasons beyond my comprehension.

Indeed. Added.

[firescull537]

Can you add the links to the polls to the first post? If you already did then great, but I'm too lazy to check.

[benson111]

Can you add the links to the polls to the first post? If you already did then great, but I'm too lazy to check.

Done, and done.

[The_Wurm]

why am i not on the list anymore :[

[estemshorn]

yay im still on

[benson111]

why am i not on the list anymore :[

You are. :D

[bermuddy]

lets try it out benson. lay it on me.

[onidragon]

This sounds like the type o stuff I'm into. I can haz?

[benson111]

lets try it out benson. lay it on me.

Added!


This sounds like the type o stuff I'm into. I can haz?

And Added!

[benson111]

It looks as if back_blows is leading in the polls.

[daftuprising]

I sent a FR to be a part of this.

[benson111]

I sent a FR to be a part of this.

And you have been added.

[benson111]

More votes needed.

[benson111]

What up? How is the voting going?

[Aragha]

Is it too late to join?

And do I have to know what the OP is about to join?

[Meatwad555]

benson, you might just want to hand pick someone because people are starting to lose interest.

[Buffdog18]

so bored, need, assignment

[benson111]

benson, you might just want to hand pick someone because people are starting to lose interest.

Actually you are in the lead for co..

[benson111]

Is it too late to join?

And do I have to know what the OP is about to join?

No, and yes. :D

[Meatwad555]

I hope I don't suck too hard at this...

[ffwarrior47]

need assignment

nothing.
better.
to.
do.

:p

[Buffdog18]

assignments any time soon?

[ffwarrior47]

i know, can we get our assignments???

[benson111]

Alright , alright.

Meatwad, you are my second, You ready?

[Aragha]

No, and yes. :D

Ok, I'll read it.

[benson111]

We have 22 people to give assignments to. You will get yours via pm, throught the night.
DO NOT whine about your assignment. Complete it within 7 days of getting it, and you will get another, or you can cop out, after you have completed it. Your choice..

Remember, you cannot discuss your assignment with any one on the forums, until you have completed it, and shown your proof.

[Aragha]

Hi, I read it.

[benson111]

Hi, I read it.

Are you in? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFi_G5cWztE)

[Alright_Computer]

I can has assignment? (I hope that statement doesn't mean it has to do with lolcats)

[Aragha]

Are you in? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFi_G5cWztE)

Fo' shizzle

[maruchanboy]

Assignment nao please?

[firescull537]

I can has assignment? (I hope that statement doesn't mean it has to do with lolcats)


Assignment nao please?

Give them some time to think of the assignments, geez.

but make sure I get mine first

[back_blows]

What happens if we fail?

[The_Wurm]

What happens if we fail?

curbstomp

[ffwarrior47]

curbstomp

awesome.

[SonicRocker15X]

What happens if we fail?

You get laughed at, and depending on how you fail, you get called different names (baby, loser, dateless, nerdy, stupid, etc).

Sounded official for common insulting, didn't it?

[firescull537]

You get laughed at, and depending on how you fail, you get called different names (baby, loser, dateless, nerdy, stupid, etc).

Sounded official for common insulting, didn't it?

that is amazing.

[Alright_Computer]

I hope my assignment doesn't involve lolcats. REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY FTW

[maruchanboy]

So, guise, you need to --
OH WAIT. Iz secret. Tee hee.

[firescull537]

If we figure out if someone has done something that you think has to do with this, can we say so?

[benson111]

If we figure out if someone has done something that you think has to do with this, can we say so?

Only to me, or meatwad through PM.

[maruchanboy]

Only to me, or meatwad through PM.
K. Would this get us "rewards", so to speak?

[benson111]

What happens if we fail?

Well after 7 days you have to post your assignment, then give the failings.

You can then cop out, or try with a new assignment.

Also you will get curbstompteded.

[benson111]

K. Would this get us "rewards", so to speak?

Yes your next assignment may be a tad easier, if you choose to continue.

[Aragha]

Do I need to send you a friend request? Or are we already friends?

[topperharley]

Does this proposition entail my dressing up as Little Bo Peep?

(e-cookie to the first one to get the reference)

[benson111]

Do I need to send you a friend request? Or are we already friends?

Add me as a friend. I will send you a assignment.

[Sgt Pepper]

Benson, I'm sorry, but I am NOT smuggling nukes for you.

Just...no.

[benson111]

Benson, I'm sorry, but I am NOT smuggling nukes for you.

Just...no.

Oh come on. There really easy to get into the country!

[HeyRiles]

Can I join your cult?

[benson111]

Can I join your cult?

Are you willing to accept assignments, no matter what they entail?

[HeyRiles]

Sure, I guess, are there refreshments?

[benson111]

Sure, I guess, are there refreshments?

Cupcakes. And Spotted ****. Roflcopter soup. And diet caffeine free big reds.

[HeyRiles]

Well, I'll stay for the cupcakes then. Do I have a mission yet?

[benson111]

Well, I'll stay for the cupcakes then. Do I have a mission yet?

Assignments are on hold for the minuite.
I think i got someone on trouble.

:(

[Starfleet_Rambo]

Assignments are on hold for the minuite.
I think i got someone on trouble.

:(

Her blood is on your hands, sir!

[Sgt Pepper]

Having not received my assignment yet, I'm a bit...oh, terrified of what it might be (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129004) now.

Makes it more interesting...:D

[HeyRiles]

Assignments are on hold for the minuite.
I think i got someone on trouble.

:(

You sure did, but in my eyes you were just speeding up the process anyway so it's alright

[citric_bullets]

This thing just took got even more similar to Fight Club. Meat Loaf's character just got offed.

[Sgt Pepper]

I won't be kicked out for saying I've never seen Fight Club, will I? :eek:

[citric_bullets]

I won't be kicked out for saying I've never seen Fight Club, will I? :eek:

I don't think it's one of the rules, but you owe it to yourself to see it. It's kind of amazing.

[HeyRiles]

After your endeavor tonight benson, I'll trust you as my commander any day. Sign me up!

[Ben-Jammin]

Poor erin...

[benson111]

After your endeavor tonight benson, I'll trust you as my commander any day. Sign me up!

Added.

But i will be a while for an assignment. :(

[TheDeacon_Reloaded]

I will join if the experiment fits my personality.

[benson111]

I will join if the experiment fits my personality.

You are already a study, but i will add you if you are interested.

[TheDeacon_Reloaded]

You are already a study, but i will add you if you are interested.

By all means, study me.

As Socrates once stared at the night time sky with confused wonder; his mind unable to comprehend the complexity of nature and its grand design, so shall my astute observers be.

However, I would also like to apply my keen observation and manipulation skills to another - like pulling the wings off Musca domestica simply because I can.