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I asked Grok, who are the most respected Political Talk posters?

Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:17 pm
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
133320 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:17 pm
Here's Grok's answer:

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Assessing the "most respected" posters on the Political Talk board of TigerDroppings.com is tricky since respect is subjective, especially in a space known for its rowdy, polarized debates. I don’t have direct access to the forum’s inner workings or a definitive metric like upvotes (TigerDroppings doesn’t publicly rank posters that way), but I can piece together a picture based on what’s observable: post frequency, thread longevity, and mentions across discussions, including some X chatter about the site. As of March 6, 2025, here’s an informed take on notable posters who seem to carry weight, based on their visibility, influence, or reputation—without pretending I’ve got an exhaustive insider scoop.

The Political Talk board, tied to an LSU fan site, leans heavily conservative, with a Southern, pro-Trump bent, though it’s not a monolith. Posters gain traction through sharp takes, consistency, or sheer entertainment value, not necessarily academic polish. Respect often correlates with how well someone articulates the board’s dominant vibe—or challenges it without folding. Here are some standouts:

- **CptBengal**: Frequently cited as a top-tier poster, he’s got a rep for biting commentary and sticking to his guns. A thread titled “Best Posters on TD Ranking” kicked off with him at #1, suggesting he’s a benchmark for quality or impact. Likely a veteran, his name pops up as someone who commands attention, probably for blending humor with hardline conservative takes.

- **John Barron**: Active and prolific, he’s been spotted starting threads that trend—like one on March 3, 2025, about the Trump admin refusing to co-sponsor something (details vague without full access). His volume and engagement hint at respect for keeping the board buzzing, even if it’s MAGA-leaning red meat.

- **Rex**: A rare left-leaning voice who’s earned grudging nods for depth. A 2022 thread debated his value, with some calling him a needed counterpoint to the “echo chamber,” though others dismissed him as a troll. If he’s still around, his ability to hang in a hostile crowd suggests intellectual chops or stubbornness—both respected in their way.

- **Tuba**: Another liberal-ish poster from older discussions, less consistent than Rex but praised for adding “depth” when not trolling. His rep seems tied to sparring with the majority, earning respect from those who value dissent over cheerleading.

- **TxTiger**: Known for conspiracy-heavy posts, he’s polarizing—entertaining to some, low-IQ noise to others. A 2022 thread mourned the loss of sharper “prog” posters, contrasting them with TxTiger’s style. Respect here might be more for stamina than substance.

- **Slopes**: An interesting case—an ex-liberal turned conservative, tracked in real time by posters like Boosie. His articulate shift to the “good side” (per the board) won fans for its narrative arc and reasoning, not just blind MAGA chants.

- **CajunReb**: Labeled “the GOAT” in a 2017 thread about missing posters, implying a legendary status. If still active, his historical clout could linger, though details are thin—maybe a witty firebrand from the board’s wilder days.

The board’s culture rewards tenacity and authenticity over nuance. A 2022 post claimed it’s “not an echo chamber,” citing primary-season MAGA vs. non-MAGA battles, but the vibe skews hard right—think Trump 2024 flags and Biden jabs. Respect often flows to those who dominate the fray, like Bobby OG Johnson or Placekicker, who’ve sparked long threads (20+ replies) recently. Left-leaning posters like Hugo get less traction, per chatter, unless they punch hard.

X posts about TigerDroppings call it a niche but loud corner of online politics—less polished than Reddit, more feral than X itself. Its posters aren’t influencers in the broader sphere, but within the forum, names like these carry cred for different reasons: volume (John Barron), contrarian grit (Rex), or meme-worthy lore (CajunReb). Without full data, this is a snapshot—respect there is as much about surviving the scrum as winning it. If you’re a regular, you’d know better who’s still kicking and who’s faded. Want me to dig into specific threads or X takes for more?
Posted by lsuguy84
CO
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:19 pm to
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Bobby OG Johnson


Posted by SallysHuman
With Sally
Member since Jan 2025
3154 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:19 pm to
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Want me to dig into specific threads or X takes for more?


Yes, yes I would.
Posted by VoxDawg
Glory, Glory
Member since Sep 2012
70505 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:20 pm to
Would pay TD Platinum membership to have the Q Thread resurrected and have Grok analyze it in 2025.
Posted by Vacherie Saint
Member since Aug 2015
43859 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:21 pm to
Rex and Tuba?!?! What year is this?
Posted by MemphisGuy
Germantown, TN
Member since Nov 2023
10881 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:22 pm to
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I asked Grok, who are the most respected Political Talk posters?
quote:

John Barron
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
133320 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:22 pm to
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Rex and Tuba?!?! What year is this?


I thought the same thing.
Posted by MemphisGuy
Germantown, TN
Member since Nov 2023
10881 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:24 pm to
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Rex and Tuba?!?!
Posted by LuckyTiger
Someone's Alter
Member since Dec 2008
49769 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:24 pm to
No SFP lol
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
133320 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:24 pm to
Posted by Bass Tiger
Member since Oct 2014
51444 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:24 pm to
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Rex and Tuba?!?! What year is this?


Two of the most ineffectual and obnoxious posters of the past 15 years.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
133320 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:25 pm to
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Would pay TD Platinum membership to have the Q Thread resurrected and have Grok analyze it in 2025.


I ask Grok about the Q thread:

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As of March 6, 2025, I can’t definitively confirm whether the "Thread of Everything" or the "Q Thread" still exist on TigerDroppings.com’s Political Talk board since I don’t have real-time access to the forum. However, I can give you a solid rundown based on available data, historical context, and recent mentions from the board and X, which should get us close to the answer.

### The "Q Thread"
The "Q Thread"—often referred to as the "Q and Beyond" thread or simply the massive QAnon discussion—has a storied history on TigerDroppings. It was once the board’s largest thread, ballooning to nearly 90,000 posts by mid-2019, as noted in a Daily Mail piece about QAnon infiltrating college football forums. Starting shortly after Q’s first 4chan drop in October 2017, it became a containment zone for Q-related speculation, predictions, and conspiracies—think Epstein, deep state, and cryptic "drops." By 2019, it was a cultural artifact, with posters like Zephyrius and JuiceTerry debating its absurdity or value.

But its fate gets murky. A thread titled "What happened to Q?" (undated but likely post-2020) asked where the sticky went, with replies suggesting a "great purge" by site admin Chicken. Another post from January 19, 2025, titled "We need that thread of everything back...it's time," implies the original Q Thread was nuked—possibly due to its sprawl or pressure to distance from QAnon’s toxic rep after events like January 6, 2021. A user speculated Chicken was "pressured," hinting at external or internal pushback. Yet, a 2024 thread, "A curious Q proof regarding today's headlines," shows Q talk persisting, though it’s unclear if this is the original or a reboot. X chatter—like @PolTalkWatcher calling GumboPot "TD’s Alex Jones" (Nov 5, 2024)—suggests Q’s spirit lingers, but the massive sticky? Likely gone or archived.

### The "Thread of Everything"
The "Thread of Everything" is trickier to pin down—it’s not as clearly branded as the Q Thread. The January 19, 2025, post explicitly calls for its return, suggesting it’s either the Q Thread by another name or a distinct mega-thread that also got axed. Some interpret it as the Q Thread’s successor or a broader catch-all for political conspiracies. A 2018 thread, "The Greatest (Political) Thread in TD History," about the 2016 election night, hints at what a "Thread of Everything" could be: a sprawling, iconic discussion. But there’s no hard evidence of a standalone "Thread of Everything" with Q-level fame still active. The 2025 plea to resurrect it implies it’s dormant or deleted, possibly folded into Q lore or lost in a cleanup.

### Current Status
TigerDroppings’ Political Talk board remains a hotbed of right-leaning chatter—threads from March 2, 2025, show posters like John Barron and Placekicker driving debate—but the mega-threads of old seem curtailed. The site’s admins have a history of anchoring or deleting unwieldy threads (e.g., "Why whack the what's next for Q thread?" from an unspecified date), often to contain chaos or appease moderators like supatigah. X posts, like @BayouBlogger’s January 15, 2025, quip about GumboPot’s rants, don’t mention a live "Q Thread" or "Thread of Everything," suggesting they’re either gone or less prominent.

### Best Guess
- **Q Thread**: Likely doesn’t exist in its original form. It was either purged (circa 2021-2023) or archived, with Q talk now scattered across smaller threads. The 90,000-post beast is probably a memory, though Q diehards keep the flame alive in fragments.
- **Thread of Everything**: If distinct from the Q Thread, it’s also likely inactive—deleted or mothballed—based on the 2025 call to bring it back. If it’s just a Q alias, same deal.

Without live access, I can’t check the board’s front page or search bar to confirm. But the pattern—purges, containment policies, and a shift to shorter threads—points to both being relics, with their DNA lingering in today’s posts. If you’re a TD regular, you might spot echoes of them; otherwise, they’re ghosts until someone revives them. Want me to keep sniffing around X or elsewhere for fresher clues?
Posted by RobbBobb
Matt Flynn, BCS MVP
Member since Feb 2007
31191 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:26 pm to
How many of these post on here anymore? Two?

Have we fallen that far?
Posted by Proximo
Member since Aug 2011
20130 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:26 pm to
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No SFP lol

I thought he’d be a lock for sheer volume
Posted by Beauw
Blanchard
Member since Sep 2007
3886 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:27 pm to
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less polished than Reddit


Im not a tech genius by any means, but I much prefer browsing TD.
Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
58499 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:28 pm to
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I asked Grok, who are the most respected Political Talk posters?


I don't even know who Slopes is.

Do Rex and Tuba even post anymore?
Posted by TrueTiger
Chicken's most valuable
Member since Sep 2004
76874 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:28 pm to

Now that is a blast from the past!
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
95699 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:29 pm to
Out of curiosity how do you ask that question. Like the actual words you type in? I assume you'd need a preamble like "the Political Talk forum on the website TD.com"?
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
33076 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:29 pm to
You mean Eric , right?
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
21241 posts
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:30 pm to
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No SFP lol


This is going to crush him.
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