Alton Bay McMansion

Newbiesaukee · 10-23-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

It's just a slang name given to the rise of large scale homes that look out of place. What is the big deal about how it's interpreted? If you don't like the term then call it what you want. If you're offended because you have one then "get over it".

It is not really possible to have any meaningful discussion if there is no agreement as to what is being discussed.

There really is nothing to “ get over.”

Biggd · 10-23-2019, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

It is not really possible to have any meaningful discussion if there is no agreement as to what is being discussed.

There really is nothing to “ get over.”

Some people on here take offense to the term "McMansion". I have no clue why unless they think they own one? If I owned one, which I don't, I could care less what anyone thought.
Some people describe "McMansions" as big houses that all look the same but no one describes big town house developments that way, those can be big homes that all look the same? I just think the arguments on the whole thread are ridiculous.

A lot of fuss about nothing.

Susie Cougar · 10-23-2019, 03:08 PM

Yeah, Biggd. I just Googled the definition so everyone would have an idea what was being talked about.

I don’t know why everyone’s getting so upset either.

joey2665 · 10-23-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Yeah, Biggd. I just Googled the definition so everyone would have an idea what was being talked about.

I don’t know why everyone’s getting so upset either.

Whose is upset? Just making a point that people have different definitions for the same word and I based my statements on my definition and you based yours on your definition. I don't think anyone is upset over something so trivial

Biggd · 10-23-2019, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Whose is upset? Just making a point that people have different definitions for the same word and I based my statements on my definition and you based yours on your definition. I don't think anyone is upset over something so trivial

It's all my fault. I think it all started when I said I didn't see anything negative in the term "McMansion" and then all hell broke loose.

Susie Cougar · 10-23-2019, 04:45 PM

Joey, read your own words.

I don’t know how to transcribe like you all do, On post # 27, you were arguing that Wikipedia did not always contains factual information. This is ludicrous. Why does the definition of a house have to be so exact in your mind? We’re not talking about the cure for cancer.

joey2665 · 10-23-2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Joey, read your own words.

I don’t know how to transcribe like you all do, On post # 27, you were arguing that Wikipedia did not always contains factual information. This is ludicrous. Why does the definition of a house have to be so exact in your mind? We’re not talking about the cure for cancer.

Oh my god move on already and stop beating a dead horse. You must have something better to do with your time. You have your opinion and I have mine. Never the two shall meet. Read #34

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iw8surf · 10-24-2019, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Oh my god move on already and stop beating a dead horse. You must have something better to do with your time. You have your opinion and I have mine. Never the two shall meet. Read #34

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For the record, Wikipedia should NEVER be quoted as a credible or reliable source. Back in college paper writing days you would catch a hard F if you were referencing Wikipedia and not peer reviewed verified sources for fact.

tis · 10-24-2019, 05:45 AM

All I know is in a lot of the recent builds the architects have gone to a more modern, plainer style and I don't like it. They look like barns with windows to me.

joey2665 · 10-24-2019, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by iw8surf

For the record, Wikipedia should NEVER be quoted as a credible or reliable source. Back in college paper writing days you would catch a hard F if you were referencing Wikipedia and not peer reviewed verified sources for fact.

Exactly what I said in post #28. Anyone can edit add or delete information on Wikipedia it’s not credible at all.

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Alton Bay Ace · 10-24-2019, 08:17 AM

Well, I'm glad THAT's been settled!

tis · 10-23-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

It's all my fault. I think it all started when I said I didn't see anything negative in the term "McMansion" and then all hell broke loose.

Yep you are just a big troublemaker!!!!

winterh · 10-23-2019, 08:32 PM

There is an entertaining website devoted to identifying and making fun of McMansions. Maybe this will help explain what it is

https://mcmansionhell.com/post/14860...-mcmansion-bad

Wifi-1 · 10-23-2019, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by winterh

There is an entertaining website devoted to identifying and making fun of McMansions. Maybe this will help explain what it is

https://mcmansionhell.com/post/14860...-mcmansion-bad

HAHAHA, what a riot. Throw in some coming FLL garbage and this will be thoroughly entertaining

Wifi-1 · 10-23-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pondguy

Hey! FLL is a respected member of this forum.

Depends on your realistic point of view, but I appreciate your sarcasm

10-23-2019, 04:45 PM	#6
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 626 Thanks: 297 Thanked 225 Times in 160 Posts	Alton Bay Joey, read your own words. I don’t know how to transcribe like you all do, On post # 27, you were arguing that Wikipedia did not always contains factual information. This is ludicrous. Why does the definition of a house have to be so exact in your mind? We’re not talking about the cure for cancer.

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10-23-2019, 03:08 PM	#3
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 626 Thanks: 297 Thanked 225 Times in 160 Posts	Alton Yeah, Biggd. I just Googled the definition so everyone would have an idea what was being talked about. I don’t know why everyone’s getting so upset either.

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,815 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,469 Times in 1,025 Posts	All I know is in a lot of the recent builds the architects have gone to a more modern, plainer style and I don't like it. They look like barns with windows to me.

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Alton Bay Ace Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Alton Bay NH - York, Maine - Chester NH - Nashua NH Posts: 13 Thanks: 13 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Well, I'm glad THAT's been settled!

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winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 254 Thanks: 30 Thanked 135 Times in 62 Posts	There is an entertaining website devoted to identifying and making fun of McMansions. Maybe this will help explain what it is https://mcmansionhell.com/post/14860...-mcmansion-bad

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