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I don't know why it hasn't been done before...

Just had to make a group for the terrible instructables. If you've ever felt the urge to point out a lame instructable, here's the place to do it. Feel free to post nominations in here. Of course, it's hard to follow the "be nice" policy with something like this. Really, though, if the instructable was that bad, the instructor usually didn't actually care to do it well. If they did try, and it just turned out bad, then they can still be added. Including a few tips on their page to encourage improvement wouldn't be a bad thing to do. Mostly, though, this is for those really terrible instructables that really should be deleted. Something like "Make light from matches. Instructions: Go to a dark room and light some matches." Have at it.

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The Dark Lord says: Feb 8, 2012. 1:25 PM
I think this forum is a bad idea.
AnarchistAsian says: Aug 4, 2008. 5:10 PM
how's this for horrible?
Weissensteinburg in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 4, 2008. 6:26 PM
It takes away from the effect when you talk about your own instructables as horrible...especially when you meant them to be that way.
AnarchistAsian in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 5, 2008. 3:50 PM
hey! i didn't mean for it to be bad, just incredibly simple, i think the pictures were good... i was bored, and i wanted to get a feel for making instructables.
Weissensteinburg in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 7, 2008. 7:43 PM
You included in the ible that you wasted two minutes if their time. You also referred to it as useless.
AnarchistAsian in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 8, 2008. 2:26 PM
"i wanted to get a feel for making instructables" (above comment)
Weissensteinburg in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 8, 2008. 2:36 PM
That doesn't make it good. You referred to it as useless and a waste of time. By default, that makes it bad.
AnarchistAsian in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 8, 2008. 6:26 PM
were just saying the same things over and over again, how about i pretend you told me i was right, and you pretend that i told you thast you were right. everybody wins! deal?
AnarchistAsian in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 8, 2008. 6:27 PM
oops, bad spelling, i rushed.
killerjackalope says: Apr 7, 2008. 11:51 AM
Can we nominate out own, if so who decides if it's worthy, I'd like to nominate my first instructable...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-water-bottle-gun/

It's really absolute tripe, have a look before you agree, then agree...
AnarchistAsian in reply to killerjackalopeAug 4, 2008. 5:06 PM
i agree, then i looked, is that bad? P.S. how do i find you on chatroom?
killerjackalope in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 5, 2008. 3:05 AM
i've just not been in the chatroom lately that's all...
AnarchistAsian in reply to killerjackalopeAug 5, 2008. 3:46 PM
no, no, no, i ment i don't know your username, or what chatrooms you're in, i need some info
killerjackalope in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 5, 2008. 3:47 PM
aye...
bumpus in reply to killerjackalopeAug 7, 2008. 8:04 PM
Don't give him anything. I'll tell you when its time.
killerjackalope in reply to bumpusAug 8, 2008. 2:24 AM
Bumpy it'll have to change, radio found it and I already know how... The referrers bit in 'ibles, out recent ones all have referrals from there because we linked to them.
bumpus in reply to killerjackalopeAug 8, 2008. 7:22 AM
OMG! Your right! hush hush!
killerjackalope in reply to bumpusAug 8, 2008. 8:23 AM
I'll set up that password protected page?
bumpus in reply to killerjackalopeAug 8, 2008. 8:21 AM
please, and get in the old one, b/c cam and I are in
AnarchistAsian in reply to killerjackalopeAug 5, 2008. 3:56 PM
i need some info, please...
bumpus in reply to killerjackalopeAug 4, 2008. 12:25 PM
Agreed!
:D

But seriously my first ibles blew like the wind...
killerjackalope in reply to bumpusAug 4, 2008. 12:34 PM
at least I managed to have good photos from the get go...
AnarchistAsian in reply to killerjackalopeAug 4, 2008. 5:11 PM
you should post an 'ible on how to do that, cuz it's amazing what you can do with a cell phone camera...
killerjackalope in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 5, 2008. 3:02 AM
that camera was a fuji S5600... not a bad camera, till it got stolen, the beer bottle lamp was done with a cell cam...
AnarchistAsian in reply to killerjackalopeAug 5, 2008. 3:51 PM
i was talking about the beer bottle lamp... YOU COULD MAKE AN 'IBLE!!!
killerjackalope in reply to AnarchistAsianAug 5, 2008. 3:54 PM
I'm actually writing it now, liked that idea working away at it now, prolly publish by tonight....
AnarchistAsian in reply to killerjackalopeAug 5, 2008. 3:58 PM
GREAT!!! send me a link
bumpus in reply to killerjackalopeAug 4, 2008. 1:06 PM
Thats true.
Kiteman in reply to bumpusAug 4, 2008. 1:15 PM
LOL, my first ible had no photos at all!
bumpus in reply to KitemanAug 4, 2008. 1:41 PM
Hahahaha
DJ Radio says: Aug 3, 2008. 7:13 PM
you better take out the one by coolz because he never added it there!
Weissensteinburg in reply to DJ RadioAug 3, 2008. 8:26 PM
I think that's the point. Anyways, coolz can take it out himself, if he so pleases.
DJ Radio in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 3, 2008. 8:49 PM
no, no

'I'm' coolz
Weissensteinburg in reply to DJ RadioAug 3, 2008. 8:52 PM
Exactly my point.
DJ Radio in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 3, 2008. 8:56 PM
well, I can't remove it because the ible was published on a deleted account that I can't get into, and I don't own the group
Weissensteinburg in reply to DJ RadioAug 3, 2008. 8:57 PM
So don't worry about it.
DJ Radio in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 3, 2008. 9:25 PM
well, that is an insult, you know. nobody insults me and gets away with it
Weissensteinburg in reply to DJ RadioAug 3, 2008. 9:26 PM
It is?
DJ Radio in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 3, 2008. 9:49 PM
yes
Weissensteinburg in reply to DJ RadioAug 4, 2008. 5:13 AM
Care to explain further?
DJ Radio in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 4, 2008. 8:41 AM
well, this group says that basically every ible there is terrible. that is not constructive criticism, but negative criticism
Weissensteinburg in reply to DJ RadioAug 4, 2008. 8:39 AM
"If they did try, and it just turned out bad, then they can still be added. Including a few tips on their page to encourage improvement wouldn't be a bad thing to do."
DJ Radio in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 4, 2008. 8:55 AM
well i still think the group is offensive and should be deleted
Kiteman in reply to DJ RadioAug 4, 2008. 12:14 PM
You had no opinion about the group until your project turned up in it. The group (and this thread) was fading away until you revived it, dragging the whole Coolz business back into the light of day.

Two choices - just put up with it, or PM Boris, explain what you want and ask nicely, this time without waving around threats you have no power to follow up.

See, I told you I'd be watching.
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to KitemanAug 7, 2008. 9:38 PM
I'm not particularly sorry to say I removed myself from this group. Not positive if I can eliminate it totally, but I would if I could. Regardless, it's a silent reminder of some things that may be better left silent. Still obnoxious that I keep getting messages when someone posts though. :/
Kiteman in reply to BorisTheSpiderAug 8, 2008. 9:29 AM
If you go to the group itself, and you are the author of the group, there should be a admin button "manage this group". Click that, and then there are a set of option to the left of the page, one of which is to delete the group. As for the messages, then doesn't that serve you right for starting it in the first place?
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to KitemanAug 11, 2008. 3:28 PM
Indeed. In my defense, I was hoping the community could take a little tongue-in-cheek humor. Regardless, should have realized it would eventually devolve. Ah well, I'll see about deleting the group now...
DJ Radio in reply to KitemanAug 4, 2008. 9:01 PM
i'll pass.........that ible did get the admin message
Weissensteinburg in reply to KitemanAug 4, 2008. 12:15 PM
Kiteman: He's the hero that Instructables deserves, but not the one it needs right now. And so we'll hunt him, because he can take it, because he's not a hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight.
Kiteman in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 4, 2008. 12:24 PM
That gives me an idea for an Instructable.

I just happen to have a sheet of birch-faced plywood as well...
Weissensteinburg in reply to KitemanAug 4, 2008. 12:26 PM
I'm curious...
Kiteman in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 4, 2008. 12:35 PM
So I've heard ;-)
Weissensteinburg in reply to KitemanAug 4, 2008. 12:43 PM
Tell me! Tell me!
Kiteman in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 4, 2008. 12:52 PM
PM
Weissensteinburg in reply to KitemanAug 4, 2008. 12:53 PM
Okies!
BorisTheSpider (author) says: Apr 7, 2008. 11:07 AM
I would just like to say - I do know now why it hasn't been done before. In some basic cleanup, I found some real gems of instructables (I mean that in a non-sarcastic way). I suppose everyone just has a different idea as to what a bad ible is. Ultimately, the reason it's not a genius idea to have this group isn't the blanket reasoning of "hurt feelings" so much as gross mislabeling and potential, strong arguments. It was supposed to be in good fun, but I guess that's too much to expect. As such, I don't want this dark spot on my own profile. But don't worry - we'll always have "Broken Jar"
Patrik in reply to BorisTheSpiderMay 6, 2008. 8:38 PM
Yeah, this is exactly why The Powers That Be have removed negative ratings from the system. Sometimes the projects that are a little controversial get hammered with negative ratings, even though many people feel they are excellent instructables.

I would be in favor of deleting this group, if that is an option. It doesn't really contribute to our little community, or even to the overall quality of the instructibles - positive criticism is a far better tool for that.

Can authors even delete their own Groups? I know you can delete your own Instructables and forum topics...
DJ Radio in reply to PatrikAug 3, 2008. 9:25 PM
yes, they can
NachoMahma in reply to PatrikMay 7, 2008. 4:28 AM
. There's a Delete option under Group Management of a group I started. I'm too chicken to click it. :)
AnarchistAsian says: Aug 3, 2008. 12:32 PM
how to open internet explorer
hows this for horrible?

i was bored... i was also going to make a group called pointless instructables until i saw this...
xACIDITYx says: May 7, 2008. 7:01 AM
Add the Christian Instructable.
Aar000n3y says: May 6, 2008. 7:35 PM
Here's another one to add to the collection...

http://www.instructables.com/id/make-your-own-human-p/
Doctor What says: Nov 7, 2007. 8:02 PM
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to Doctor WhatNov 8, 2007. 9:03 AM
I don't know why, but it seems I'm not able to add instructables to groups anymore. Is there a limit o how many you can add or something. Also, being a member, can't you add it?
Doctor What in reply to BorisTheSpiderNov 8, 2007. 1:51 PM
yes, i probly can, but it's your group, so i figured i'd nominate, not add.
Doctor What in reply to Doctor WhatNov 8, 2007. 7:20 PM
uhh, gots meself a problem... i can't figure out how to add anything.
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to Doctor WhatNov 8, 2007. 7:30 PM
Yeah, same here. Not sure why, though. Oh well, feel free to add one if you see one (and if it allows you). I only ask that you stray from adding K'nex instructables. Reason being, everyone already knows they're bad.
Doctor What in reply to BorisTheSpiderNov 8, 2007. 7:39 PM
kinda figgured that, i saw one yesterday that was knex, but that wasnt the problem. it had a picture with "make this" and "do what it says", referring to an instruction booklet.
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to Doctor WhatNov 8, 2007. 9:25 PM
Oh, that sounds terrific.If you find that one again, try to keep track.Maybe we can add after we figure out what's going on with the add feature.
maninamousesuit says: Nov 8, 2007. 8:56 PM
ok thats one..hey these things are made in britain..I lived in "the land of the mad" for years and i never saw them...
Goodhart in reply to maninamousesuitNov 8, 2007. 8:59 PM
no one seems to have a definitive answer to the other question ;-)
maninamousesuit says: Nov 8, 2007. 8:15 PM
two questions... off topic of course.. who or what is aqueel monohan? and what is an altoid? in a tin or out....
Goodhart in reply to maninamousesuitNov 8, 2007. 8:48 PM
Altoids (link) are advertised as "curiously strong mints".
Doctor What says: Nov 8, 2007. 8:08 PM
i sent a bug about being able to add instructables to groups, but i don't know if it will do any good.
Goodhart says: Nov 5, 2007. 8:28 PM
Mostly, though, this is for those really terrible instructables that really should be deleted. Something like "Make light from matches. Instructions: Go to a dark room and light some matches."
Have at it.

Maybe the worst one would be how to make a topic about the worst one ? LOL
Doctor What in reply to GoodhartNov 6, 2007. 1:42 PM
yay, goodhart, you made it here too!!!
Doctor What in reply to Doctor WhatNov 6, 2007. 1:42 PM
ur not following are you?...
Doctor What in reply to Doctor WhatNov 6, 2007. 1:43 PM
correction, ur not following me are you?...
Goodhart in reply to Doctor WhatNov 7, 2007. 8:21 PM
I don't follow people, they just tend to walk out in front of me LOL
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to GoodhartNov 5, 2007. 8:42 PM
Fair enough. lol
Doctor What says: Nov 5, 2007. 2:05 PM
This is way off topic, but i'm going to say it anyway. i was wondering if anyone here wanted to join aqueel monohan group. there are only three people now, and i want it to get huge. go to the group for details.
trebuchet03 says: Oct 27, 2007. 10:52 PM
Funny that you put one of Tim's projects in there... I mean, he is the inventor of the 3D printer :p I guess that's just not enough to earn any respect points :p It's better to look at the positives -- it's kinda like stopping to smell the roses, but instead you went lower and smelled the manure compost around them...
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to trebuchet03Oct 28, 2007. 10:03 AM
Oh, come on. He put his mouse on his laptop. I mean, kudos for whatever else he's done. But come on, an instructable for setting your mouse on your laptop?
Doctor What in reply to BorisTheSpiderNov 5, 2007. 2:03 PM
it might have been a good instructable if he modified the space especially for the mouse, like put some cloth down for traction. it's just an idea, not a project.
trebuchet03 in reply to BorisTheSpiderOct 28, 2007. 11:07 AM
So, your argument against it...

come on

There's no argument to counter :p In any case, I stand by what I said - if you stop to smell the roses, but smell the manure instead - all you're going to see is crap... In any case, it's obvious the majority of the community doesn't support this garbage - you're still the only group member.
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to trebuchet03Oct 28, 2007. 12:32 PM
Well, I'm more than prepared to be flamed. Not gonna hurt my feelings any. Besides, take a look at his ibles. I haven't read each one yet, but judging by the ones I have looked at, I'd guess he has a sense of humor. Sounds like something others around here could use :p
zachninme in reply to trebuchet03Oct 28, 2007. 11:11 AM
You guys should look to Kiteman's Zeroth law:
You will exchange information with instructables until the knowledge of both is equal

At the time Tim posted that -- we didn't have forums. If someone did that today -- it'd make a great forum topic, rather than an ible.
whatsisface in reply to trebuchet03Oct 28, 2007. 4:54 AM
I'm surprised "Broken Jar" isn't in there yet :-P
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to whatsisfaceOct 28, 2007. 12:28 PM
Ask and you shall receive. Thanks for the nomination. I actually sent Tim a message asking if we could use one of his photos for the group. One of the broken jar phoos would be smashing, I think. I assume he has a sense of humor and probably wouldn't get offended.
Doctor What says: Nov 2, 2007. 8:20 PM
you got a great group here. it's like instructable hell. Please consider mine, led belt. failed idea, turned failed instructable
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to Doctor WhatNov 3, 2007. 2:43 PM
Good enough idea. And it did, in fact, work. Since at least one person (you) came out knowing more than at the onset, I'd say it was a success. Kudos.
guyfrom7up says: Oct 27, 2007. 9:46 PM
my opinion (remember, just my opinion!) is that all knex instructables stinks
Doctor What in reply to guyfrom7upNov 2, 2007. 8:25 PM
halle freaking luja. i hate those.
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to guyfrom7upOct 28, 2007. 10:29 AM
Yeah, but they've already got a group that collects all of those. If I could, I'd just incorporate that entire group as one entry. Nah, I don't think they're that bad, they just take themselves a little bit too seriously. Like they refuse to acknowledge that they're just building some kids' toys. But, whatever, to each his own, I suppose.
Doctor What in reply to BorisTheSpiderNov 5, 2007. 2:01 PM
still, the fact that there is a group of people dedicated to lego guns is pretty lame. i know that people have strange tastes, but it still seems bland to me.
BorisTheSpider (author) in reply to Doctor WhatNov 5, 2007. 8:15 PM
Well, now, Lego guns - that's another story. Heh, actually, making an instructable on building a completely pointless toy from building toys is...well..pointless. At least the Lego people have mindstorms and build more than just silly guns. Maybe if they used the whole thing for some mechanical project, or electrical experiment...I dunno. Building toys are great tools and should be used for innovation - not silly little trinkets.
X_D_3_M_1 in reply to BorisTheSpiderNov 5, 2007. 8:24 PM
yay legos pwn knex
Doctor What in reply to X_D_3_M_1Nov 6, 2007. 1:40 PM
knex are just legos on acid.
Doctor What in reply to Doctor WhatNov 6, 2007. 1:58 PM
maybe if a knex device actually did something, like the wii bowling thing, that was pretty cool.
Lftndbt says: Nov 1, 2007. 12:26 AM
I noticed you added your Instructables.... Are you just after extra coverage on them? Or do you actually think your own idea's stink??
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