Newby asks "Ping to 'All'"?

[Uncle Ralph]

In the 'pings' set in some comments, besides the expected member names, I have seen the word 'All'. Does that 'ping' the message to everyone who already left a comment on that thread? How about those who comment after? And are there other 'special' words, besides 'All'?

Thanks.

[RightWhale]

‘All’ does absolutely nothing. It’s a kind of vanity thing that ‘All’ might give a %$^&.

[Darksheare]

It’s used most commonly to denote “Hey, anybody I forgot to ping!”

[the invisib1e hand]

ib4Z

[cripplecreek]

Ya’ll might wanna see this.

[the invisib1e hand]

nah, I see I jumped the gun here. No z, move on.

[cripplecreek]

IB4Y’ALL

[SIDENET]

And are there other 'special' words, besides 'All'?

Well, we do have HUGH and SERIES.

Those are special.

In fact, they are HUGH.

[Jet Jaguar]

I just pinged all.

[cripplecreek]

THAILAND!?!?

[the invisib1e hand]

yes, that.

"All" is a very big subject. This thread could be the tipping point.

[the invisib1e hand]

‘All’ does absolutely nothing.

On behalf of All, I object.

[EternalVigilance]

It doesn’t really go to “All.”

If it did, the internet would break.

[JimSEA]

I use “all” when I am in a foul, PO’ed mood but don’t want to dump on anyone in particular or start a pi$$ing contest.

[Man50D]

Ping to all!

[deport]

works about as good as the above pings

[SIDENET]

I want to register "All" as a screen name.

Ping to All equals a ping to me.

(Then I will rule the world!!!)

[Drango]

All wants to know why you would ping him/her?

[Darksheare]

All denotes mass, mass increases gravitational force, gravitational forcece compresses stuff.
And then the whole thread comes crashing down.
(Just ask the Undead Threaders and the Hobbit Hole crew)

[Navy Patriot]

SIDENET is being series here.

Also be aware of Moose, Sister, and Cheese, plus the proper use of maroon.

[fanfan]

‘All’ does absolutely nothing. It’s a kind of vanity thing that ‘All’ might give a %$^&.

LOL.

I always thought it meant that the poster was inviting comments, or asking everyone to make sure they see the post when they read over the thread.

[the invisib1e hand]

I want to register "All" as a screen name. Ping to All equals a ping to me. (Then I will rule the world!!!)

All your All are belong to us.

[the invisib1e hand]

if one pings “All,” and then another member of “All” pings “All,” does it cause some sort of self-reinforing feedback loop? Couldn’t that be dangerous?

[darkangel82]

Is the Flying Castle subject to gravity laws?

[Darksheare]

There’s also the weighty issue upon posting of, “Do I really want to post that image of my [brother/buddy/boss] in that tutu?”

[Darksheare]

We deny gravity, therefore, it doesn’t exist for us.
(Just ask the guys doing the rocket jousting.)

[JRios1968]

Mynd you, moose bytes can be nasti

[csvset]

Here's a special word for ya.

Unnngh..

[Vision]

hehehe

[fanfan]

There’s also the weighty issue upon posting of, “Do I really want to post that image of my [brother/buddy/boss] in that tutu?”

The question then becomes........

Do you beleive in Karma? Well, do ya, punk?;-)

[RightWhale]

DES MOINES, IA-June 18, 2008 — ALL Fuels & Energy Company (AFSE) announces it has received a $20 million term sheet which will further the company’s growth strategy including the development of its “super enzyme” project.

[SIDENET]

if one pings “All,” and then another member of “All” pings “All,” does it cause some sort of self-reinforing feedback loop? Couldn’t that be dangerous?

Yes. It will cause this:

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

You can also ping God.

He will answer all your questions.

[Darksheare]

It could damage the very fabric of reality.
We must seal the beech, er, breach before it collapses!
(Use real seals!)

[Darksheare]

Ah yes, forgot the images of myself sleeping.
Hideous.

I forgot to ping Xenalyte and Slings to this roving band of hilarity.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

There’s also the weighty issue upon posting of, “Do I really want to post that image of my [brother/buddy/boss] in that tutu?”

On behalf of All, I say yes!

[Miss Didi]

Welcome to FR, Uncle Ralph. I, too, used to wonder if pinging All would go to every FReeper on board. But then I also used to think, while still a lurker, that “pinging” someone made a little bell go off like you're in the kitchen cleaning your oven and “ding-ding” someone has called you back to your computer. I was told that this can happen but I have yet to figure it out. ;)

[Darksheare]

Sounds almost painful.

[the invisib1e hand]

just don’t breach the seal.

[taraytarah]

Only Free Republic could carry a thread with such a simple question so far.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Ha!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Some of us all just had dinner.

Now after dinner drinks are required.

[sinanju]

Not that there’s anything wrong with that...

[Darksheare]

In my family, the running shoes would have to be on the feet first before posting.

[the invisib1e hand]

And now the F-word:
“Fie!” (pronounced “fy”) is a VERY useful word. A general expression of disgust.
Some examples:
“Oh, Fie!”
“Fie and fie again!”
“Fie upon it!” or “Fie upon that!” or “Fie upon you!”
(They didn’t say “Fie you” though, sorry.)

“Tush!” Used alone (unlike Fie above). Sort of a mild exclamation.
“Tush, sir! Surely you jest!”

“Go to!” Period exclamation often used the way we would answer an astonishing statement from a friend: “Get outta here! Really?”
Example: “The king is coming to this dungheap? Go to!”

I would encourage everyone to pick one they enjoy and get in the habit of saying it. It can become quite automatic after awhile. I use “God’s Teeth” a lot. God’s Teeth! This heat is killing me!”

[Hot Tabasco]

Does that 'ping' the message to everyone who already left a comment on that thread?

That's a good question! I've been under the impression that it automatically pinged all the folks who had replied on that thread.

Maybe now I'll get an answer to my unasked question...........

[Darksheare]

Total Recall: “You’ll crack the dome! We’ll all die!”

[Darksheare]

Got some humor for you.
Read article body first.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Running?

What happened to your skateboard?

[Darksheare]

Don’t worry, FReepers use any excuse to cut loose and have a laugh.
Join in, have fun, and don’t ever pull the mod’s finger no matter how badly they say to do so.