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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:20 pm
by mcdowell42
A clique ( /ˈklɪk/ or US /ˈkliːk/) is an exclusive group of people who share common interests, views, purposes, patterns of behavior, or ethnicity.[1] A clique as a reference group can be either normative or comparative. Membership in a clique is typically exclusive, and qualifications for membership may be social or essential to the nature of the clique. The word clique may be used pejoratively.

A normative clique or reference group is often the primary source of social interaction for the members of the clique, which can affect the values and beliefs of an individual. The comparative clique or reference group is a standard of comparison in which a clique can exist in the workplace, in a community, in the classroom, in a business, or any other area of social interaction. Cliques tend to form within the boundaries of a larger group where opportunities to interact are great.[2] Cliques are often associated with children and teenagers in a classroom setting. Schools are a prime place where peer networks exist and can easily be accentuated through the differentiation of various cliques, and through the processes of inclusion and exclusion that characterize a clique.[3]

Many parents see cliques as ostracism; however, cliques are neither good nor bad. Cliques are formed by people grouping together based on things they have in common whether they be the "jocks," "preppy girls," or "nerds." The negative association of cliques in school settings occurs when bullying is found, but in many cases, bullying is not at all present. In reality, high school cliques are no different than cliques in the "real world." Once high school has ended, adults seem to group together with other people they share common interests with, and they do not hang with people they either do not like or cannot relate with. [4]

In social network theory, as well as in graph theory, a clique is a subset of individuals in which every person is connected to every other person. Graphically, it is a subset of points (or nodes) in which every possible pair of points is directly connected by a line, and which is not part of any other clique.[5]


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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:25 pm
by olgitgooner
tonysaunders wrote:If you're all so annoyed with Babatunde, the answer is simple. We need the antidote. Bring US Martin back. They can have the most almighty obnoxious-off!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :suicide:

There are similarities though.

Insult people who disagree with viewpoint. Check.
Make insults as cleverly worded as possible. Check.
Insult frequently. Check.
Goad people into argument. Check.

Fistycuffs in cyberspace something I'd rather do without.

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:29 pm
by flash gunner
tonysaunders wrote:If you're all so annoyed with Babatunde, the answer is simple. We need the antidote. Bring US Martin back. They can have the most almighty obnoxious-off!
There would never be a winner..... If it ever took place i predict a bore draw

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:32 pm
by frankbutcher
I say we have an Online-Gooner Royal Rumble, a la 90s WWF Wrestling.

:box: :box: :box:

We start with 30 members on a thread. Last man standing becomes a new Mod (Baba :shock: ).

Image

:barscarf:

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:33 pm
by Gunnersaurus
flash gunner wrote:
tonysaunders wrote:If you're all so annoyed with Babatunde, the answer is simple. We need the antidote. Bring US Martin back. They can have the most almighty obnoxious-off!
There would never be a winner..... If it ever took place i predict a bore draw
It would be a long thread, 74 pages of 1000 word posts going round in circles.

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:34 pm
by mcdowell42
olgitgooner wrote:
tonysaunders wrote:If you're all so annoyed with Babatunde, the answer is simple. We need the antidote. Bring US Martin back. They can have the most almighty obnoxious-off!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :suicide:

There are similarities though.

Insult people who disagree with viewpoint. Check.
Make insults as cleverly worded as possible. Check.
Insult frequently. Check.
Goad people into argument. Check.

Fistycuffs in cyberspace something I'd rather do without.

Both of them ignore threads in the basement even their own when they are relegated to the basement and just start another thread about the same thing.Check

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:35 pm
by olgitgooner
frankbutcher wrote:I say we have an Online-Gooner Royal Rumble, a la 90s WWF Wrestling.

:box: :box: :box:

We start with 30 members on a thread. Last man standing becomes a new Mod (Baba :shock: ).

Image

:barscarf:
I think I'll sit that one out Frank. 8)

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:43 pm
by frankbutcher
olgitgooner wrote:
frankbutcher wrote:I say we have an Online-Gooner Royal Rumble, a la 90s WWF Wrestling.

:box: :box: :box:

We start with 30 members on a thread. Last man standing becomes a new Mod (Baba :shock: ).

Image

:barscarf:
I think I'll sit that one out Frank. 8)
That's you on the right with the white hat on. :wink:

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:46 pm
by olgitgooner
frankbutcher wrote:
olgitgooner wrote:
frankbutcher wrote:I say we have an Online-Gooner Royal Rumble, a la 90s WWF Wrestling.

:box: :box: :box:

We start with 30 members on a thread. Last man standing becomes a new Mod (Baba :shock: ).

Image

:barscarf:
I think I'll sit that one out Frank. 8)
That's you on the right with the white hat on. :wink:
Fair enough cowboy. :wink:

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:56 pm
by Henry Norris 1913
frank and babatunde :gus:

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:08 pm
by TeeCee
i doubt you'll just ignore him when that time comes. no one likes to be insulted for no reason.
Apologies BG, I do agree with you my ladyboy friend. 8) :wink: :lol:

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:44 pm
by OneBardGooner
:hmmthink:

:idea: :D

There's a very easy - and possibly entertaining - way to sort this.

Red Member (Pro- Wenger) V Babatunde (Anti-Wenger)....in a No INsults allowed discussion...and see who gives in and throws the first insult, whoever does gets banned for 6 weeks...

some might say that's a Win Win Situation.... :wink:

Me and franksav can run a book on it....my money's on Baba to fold and throw the first insult.

KERRRRRCHHHHINNNNNGGGGG !!!!! 8)

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:06 pm
by HashKads
I find Baba quite hilarious to be honest. He is intelligent, beautiful and argues his point well.

This thread is proof that a clique exists. When we used to have polls to see if Marty should stay or go, they'd get locked straight away. But this thread has stayed open with mods contributing because the clique is in danger of crumbling. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:11 pm
by frankbutcher
kingjayson1 wrote:I find Baba quite hilarious to be honest. He is intelligent, beautiful and argues his point well.

This thread is proof that a clique exists. When we used to have polls to see if Marty should stay or go, they'd get locked straight away. But this thread has stayed open with mods contributing because the clique is in danger of crumbling. :lol: :lol: :lol:
"Clique"
Thanks for the memories.
But it's time to say goodbye.

:barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf:

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:18 pm
by HashKads
frankbutcher wrote:
kingjayson1 wrote:I find Baba quite hilarious to be honest. He is intelligent, beautiful and argues his point well.

This thread is proof that a clique exists. When we used to have polls to see if Marty should stay or go, they'd get locked straight away. But this thread has stayed open with mods contributing because the clique is in danger of crumbling. :lol: :lol: :lol:
"Clique"
Thanks for the memories.
But it's time to say goodbye.

:barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf:
:barscarf: :barscarf:

:spudsvafc: (Replace the cock for the clique :wink: )