Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 08, 2015, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 08, 2015, 10:25:17 AM
Good luck, Dok. I see in no way that this could not be a story someday.
No, this ain't ever gonna be a story. I've been forced out of the profession that has taken most of my life to learn.
This isn't about stories. Sometimes shit is a little more important than stories.
What the fuck? But Why?
Quote from: The All-Seeing Waffle on August 10, 2015, 03:37:20 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 08, 2015, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 08, 2015, 10:25:17 AM
Good luck, Dok. I see in no way that this could not be a story someday.
No, this ain't ever gonna be a story. I've been forced out of the profession that has taken most of my life to learn.
This isn't about stories. Sometimes shit is a little more important than stories.
What the fuck? But Why?
Spite on the part of Lilly and cowardice on the part of my #2.
Seriously, this fucking online class.
Paper was due Saturday at 11:00 pm. I was ALMOST done, but had a wedding to attend at 6pm, so I figured I'd head home at ten, put the finishing touches on it, and submit it. Except... the website was down for maintenance. So I emailed it to the professor. She emailed me back today, saying that she can't accept emailed submissions. But the Dropbox is closed on the website.
I anticipated problems, so I have a screenshot of the "down for maintenance" screen. And the syllabus with the 11 pm due deadline, because I bet she's going to try to tell me it was 10:00. But ffs what the fuck.
...annnnnnnd just realized I fucked myself by writing the wrong due date on my calendar. :horrormirth:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 10, 2015, 07:04:12 PM
...annnnnnnd just realized I fucked myself by writing the wrong due date on my calendar. :horrormirth:
Aw, fuck. :sad:
Yeah. That grade is shot. Just fucking shot.
Ah shit, is there any possibility of a resit?
So, the test run of smashwords for publishing goes up for sale tomorrow.
"My Girl Friday."
Also, we found a MUCH faster way of eliminating fuckups. You take a word file, jam it into wordpad to strip all the formatting, set the font to 12 pt TNR, and save it. Then import it back to windows. All gremlins killed. Then you add italics, etc.
Woot! More people I can give money to!
Quote from: Cain on August 11, 2015, 05:43:30 PM
Ah shit, is there any possibility of a resit?
What is a "resit"?
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 11, 2015, 10:11:45 PM
Woot! More people I can give money to!
Doing the final proof-reads now. My punctuation is potato. :lulz:
By this evening, I should have it in font and prepped for upload. Tomorrow evening it will be uploaded, which means it should be available on nook, kindle, etc Wednesday morning at midnight.
If this works as well as I expect it will, I will have the first third of Little Orange up by a week from tomorrow, with the other two thirds coming at one/week. The "nuclear option" editing style pretty much handled all the glitches (so far). The majority of the problems were caused by the documents being done in several different formats first (here, then Paes putting it in word, then my version of word, etc).
Basically, you open it in wordpad, save it as text only/no formatting, and then put it back in Word. Then you assign a font size & type, and re-add any bolding or italics, then assign chapter headings, then pics, then submit.
Nigel, I will contact you with a coupon code for LO, which has been changed to "Little Orange in the Underground". The code works only at the smashwords site, but you can download from there to nook, kindle, or PC/tablet.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 12, 2015, 01:51:59 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 11, 2015, 05:43:30 PM
Ah shit, is there any possibility of a resit?
What is a "resit"?
Ah, no chance then, or serious question? Sorry, I've been up 20 hours at this point, and have spent most of the past three nights redoing the entire paperwork system from scratch while working on my own, so my head is fairly fuzzy right now.
Quote from: Cain on August 12, 2015, 07:32:09 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 12, 2015, 01:51:59 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 11, 2015, 05:43:30 PM
Ah shit, is there any possibility of a resit?
What is a "resit"?
Ah, no chance then, or serious question? Sorry, I've been up 20 hours at this point, and have spent most of the past three nights redoing the entire paperwork system from scratch while working on my own, so my head is fairly fuzzy right now.
Serious question; that's either not a term we use here, or my head is so fucked up from finals stress that I am fully drawing a blank.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 12, 2015, 03:05:55 AM
If this works as well as I expect it will, I will have the first third of Little Orange up by a week from tomorrow, with the other two thirds coming at one/week. The "nuclear option" editing style pretty much handled all the glitches (so far). The majority of the problems were caused by the documents being done in several different formats first (here, then Paes putting it in word, then my version of word, etc).
Basically, you open it in wordpad, save it as text only/no formatting, and then put it back in Word. Then you assign a font size & type, and re-add any bolding or italics, then assign chapter headings, then pics, then submit.
Nigel, I will contact you with a coupon code for LO, which has been changed to "Little Orange in the Underground". The code works only at the smashwords site, but you can download from there to nook, kindle, or PC/tablet.
That is awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 12, 2015, 07:57:43 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 12, 2015, 07:32:09 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 12, 2015, 01:51:59 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 11, 2015, 05:43:30 PM
Ah shit, is there any possibility of a resit?
What is a "resit"?
Ah, no chance then, or serious question? Sorry, I've been up 20 hours at this point, and have spent most of the past three nights redoing the entire paperwork system from scratch while working on my own, so my head is fairly fuzzy right now.
Serious question; that's either not a term we use here, or my head is so fucked up from finals stress that I am fully drawing a blank.
My apologies. Basically sometimes over here the professor can exercise their discretion and either let you write the paper again, or write another paper with a later due date.
My co-worker made a very similar mistake, due to working nights and this place being a fucked up mess. She wrote to her professor explaining, and because all her other work had been in on time and of a decent quality, she was given a month (which means I've spent the last month going over every single piece of her paper, despite knowing nothing about sports branding). Other friends, when I was an undergrad, had similar second chances.
It may depend on how the grading works there, with external markers and all, but given the amount of time and effort you've been putting into your course, I'd be very surprised if there wasn't some form of leeway for what was an honest mistake. And being a mature student, I think they'd also accept it was a genuine mistake without much hesitation or questioning. Writing it again would suck, but less than the alternative.
Quote from: Cain on August 12, 2015, 08:35:05 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 12, 2015, 07:57:43 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 12, 2015, 07:32:09 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 12, 2015, 01:51:59 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 11, 2015, 05:43:30 PM
Ah shit, is there any possibility of a resit?
What is a "resit"?
Ah, no chance then, or serious question? Sorry, I've been up 20 hours at this point, and have spent most of the past three nights redoing the entire paperwork system from scratch while working on my own, so my head is fairly fuzzy right now.
Serious question; that's either not a term we use here, or my head is so fucked up from finals stress that I am fully drawing a blank.
My apologies. Basically sometimes over here the professor can exercise their discretion and either let you write the paper again, or write another paper with a later due date.
My co-worker made a very similar mistake, due to working nights and this place being a fucked up mess. She wrote to her professor explaining, and because all her other work had been in on time and of a decent quality, she was given a month (which means I've spent the last month going over every single piece of her paper, despite knowing nothing about sports branding). Other friends, when I was an undergrad, had similar second chances.
It may depend on how the grading works there, with external markers and all, but given the amount of time and effort you've been putting into your course, I'd be very surprised if there wasn't some form of leeway for what was an honest mistake. And being a mature student, I think they'd also accept it was a genuine mistake without much hesitation or questioning. Writing it again would suck, but less than the alternative.
I really do hope she makes SOME accommodation. Asking me to rewrite it seems a bit absurd, given that I already wrote it and all she has to do is accept it. My final paper is already up to 36 pages and I haven't even started on analysis, I'm still just transcribing the interview.
Eurgh yeah I would hope in those circumstances common sense would prevail, as that's a big fucking paper. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: Cain on August 12, 2015, 03:24:23 PM
Eurgh yeah I would hope in those circumstances common sense would prevail, as that's a big fucking paper. Fingers crossed.
Thank you! It's a little overwhelming. The paper that was late was wee, only maybe 8 pages. But if she won't give me credit for it, I'll appeal my grade.
The paper I'm currently working on, I anticipate getting to 60 pages, easily.
That sounds about the length of my dissertation, minus references and footnotes. Assuming I'm ever allowed to actually send an email and get my study confirmed. That would be nice, since I need to buy books and stuff.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 12, 2015, 03:05:55 AM
If this works as well as I expect it will, I will have the first third of Little Orange up by a week from tomorrow, with the other two thirds coming at one/week. The "nuclear option" editing style pretty much handled all the glitches (so far). The majority of the problems were caused by the documents being done in several different formats first (here, then Paes putting it in word, then my version of word, etc).
Basically, you open it in wordpad, save it as text only/no formatting, and then put it back in Word. Then you assign a font size & type, and re-add any bolding or italics, then assign chapter headings, then pics, then submit.
Nigel, I will contact you with a coupon code for LO, which has been changed to "Little Orange in the Underground". The code works only at the smashwords site, but you can download from there to nook, kindle, or PC/tablet.
This sounds dope! Please use DS2015 to promo if you're so inclined. I remember the "My Girl Friday" stuff that I read, not heard of "Little Orange in the Underground" at all. Also there was some mention of "MSY", if I recall correctly "A Million Screaming Yahoos", any intent to publish that?
Very glad to hear you've solved your formatting issues.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 12, 2015, 05:11:06 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 12, 2015, 03:05:55 AM
If this works as well as I expect it will, I will have the first third of Little Orange up by a week from tomorrow, with the other two thirds coming at one/week. The "nuclear option" editing style pretty much handled all the glitches (so far). The majority of the problems were caused by the documents being done in several different formats first (here, then Paes putting it in word, then my version of word, etc).
Basically, you open it in wordpad, save it as text only/no formatting, and then put it back in Word. Then you assign a font size & type, and re-add any bolding or italics, then assign chapter headings, then pics, then submit.
Nigel, I will contact you with a coupon code for LO, which has been changed to "Little Orange in the Underground". The code works only at the smashwords site, but you can download from there to nook, kindle, or PC/tablet.
This sounds dope! Please use DS2015 to promo if you're so inclined. I remember the "My Girl Friday" stuff that I read, not heard of "Little Orange in the Underground" at all. Also there was some mention of "MSY", if I recall correctly "A Million Screaming Yahoos", any intent to publish that?
Very glad to hear you've solved your formatting issues.
I will be putting the MSY comic into graphic format later, when I'm ready to learn all the crap that requires.
Little Orange in the Underground is my largest project ever, and it's what got me to start writing for real.
It's here:
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=31715.0
The story runs throughout the thread, with people's comments mixed in. The sequel, "Life During Wartime" is as yet uncompleted.
AND it's up! My Girl Friday/Roger Penrose at smashwords.com.
It should be up on Nook, Kindle, iBooks, etc by midnight.
Going to do one more while I wait for approval. The Paesors, I think.
Midnight your time, I assume? Not that it makes a difference for me, really, as my internet goes offline at midnight here regardless.
Quote from: Cain on August 12, 2015, 10:56:02 PM
Midnight your time, I assume? Not that it makes a difference for me, really, as my internet goes offline at midnight here regardless.
No idea which time zone.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 12, 2015, 10:47:12 PM
AND it's up! My Girl Friday/Roger Penrose at smashwords.com.
It should be up on Nook, Kindle, iBooks, etc by midnight.
Awesome!
Quote from: Cain on August 12, 2015, 04:25:15 PM
That sounds about the length of my dissertation, minus references and footnotes. Assuming I'm ever allowed to actually send an email and get my study confirmed. That would be nice, since I need to buy books and stuff.
Yeah, I'm losing my shit slightly. It's way too long for a term paper. Thinking I may end up going through tomorrow and just ruthlessly butchering it down to a manageable size.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 12, 2015, 11:59:04 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 12, 2015, 10:47:12 PM
AND it's up! My Girl Friday/Roger Penrose at smashwords.com.
It should be up on Nook, Kindle, iBooks, etc by midnight.
Awesome!
The Paesors is also up on smashwords, also pending for Nook, etc.
Unfortunately, the word doc that Paes set up for me will not work.
Bad news: I have to fish out each section and put them in manually.
Good news: That isn't much of a delay. I should have the first one up by Sunday. It would be Friday, but there's been some news (see following post).
Little Orange will be done as a three part series, 1 portion for each arc (Underground, The Engines of Creation, and Armageddon).
MY SON IS COMING HOME ON FRIDAY NIGHT!
:banana:
I have him for 14 days, then I don't see him again for a year.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 01:07:12 AM
MY SON IS COMING HOME ON FRIDAY NIGHT!
:banana:
I have him for 14 days, then I don't see him again for a year.
:awesome:
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 01:07:12 AM
MY SON IS COMING HOME ON FRIDAY NIGHT!
:banana:
I have him for 14 days, then I don't see him again for a year.
Yayyyyy! Except for the not seeing him again for a year part. But that's what you get when you make a grown-up.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 13, 2015, 02:59:31 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 01:07:12 AM
MY SON IS COMING HOME ON FRIDAY NIGHT!
:banana:
I have him for 14 days, then I don't see him again for a year.
Yayyyyy! Except for the not seeing him again for a year part. But that's what you get when you make a grown-up.
Yes, the poor bastard will be stuck in Naples, Italy for a year.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 03:12:55 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 13, 2015, 02:59:31 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 01:07:12 AM
MY SON IS COMING HOME ON FRIDAY NIGHT!
:banana:
I have him for 14 days, then I don't see him again for a year.
Yayyyyy! Except for the not seeing him again for a year part. But that's what you get when you make a grown-up.
Yes, the poor bastard will be stuck in Naples, Italy for a year.
All those Italians, everywhere. the horror :scared:
What the hell was Hyundai thinking? Naming a car Tucson??
Quote from: Hoopla on August 13, 2015, 03:18:17 AM
What the hell was Hyundai thinking? Naming a car Tucson??
A/C doesn't work, and it doesn't take you anywhere.
And then you die horribly.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 03:49:17 AM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 13, 2015, 03:18:17 AM
What the hell was Hyundai thinking? Naming a car Tucson??
A/C doesn't work, and it doesn't take you anywhere.
And then you die horribly.
Oh ok... sounds apt.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 01:07:12 AM
MY SON IS COMING HOME ON FRIDAY NIGHT!
:banana:
I have him for 14 days, then I don't see him again for a year.
:) Glad to hear sir!
Also thanks much for the link to the LO thread. I sincerely hope publication of your works goes excellently for you and causes an appropriate number of of internal bleeds in the general populace.
Okay, My Girl Friday is out to all major online book retailers according to smashwords (I haven't seen it on Nook yet, but I expect that will change at midnight tonight.
The Paesors required some additional editing. I expect that I've solved the problem, so hopefully that will be up tomorrow night at midnight.
Can someone with a kindle please search My Girl Friday by Roger Penrose?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 10:52:41 PM
Can someone with a kindle please search My Girl Friday by Roger Penrose?
Nothing. Doesn't even show up on Amazon.
Quote from: Don Coyote on August 13, 2015, 11:06:20 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 13, 2015, 10:52:41 PM
Can someone with a kindle please search My Girl Friday by Roger Penrose?
Nothing. Doesn't even show up on Amazon.
Booger. Well, it finally went through this afternoon, so probably midnight like Nook.
The Paesors has now also been accepted. It should be up at midnight, too.
I've just about finished editing LO vol I.
I'm waiting to see how these come out.
Yup.
QuoteFor at least one retailer, Barnes & Noble, the retailer loads the book's listing information in batches, which means some items, such as the cover, may not appear in the initial listing but will appear hours later or the next day.
Congrats!
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on August 14, 2015, 12:34:12 AM
Congrats!
Thanks. As soon as I can see what they look like on a Nook, I'm gonna go batshit with all of this stuff.
LMNO should use this for 30 Days of Eris and Nessies.
That would explain why I couldn't find it this morning.
All of my everythings are sore. Spent 8 hours on the rail at a punk show.
Quote from: Cain on August 14, 2015, 01:22:25 AM
That would explain why I couldn't find it this morning.
They're on Smashwords.com, but I'll post when they're up for Nook & Kindle.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11895982_958265704225086_729299374285048321_n.jpg?oh=9bbe953afd9ffe4b04fe4686a8205935&oe=5676F6F8)
My son is the boss man, tall blond guy in the center at the back. There's two other corporals in his section, but he has date of rank on them.
I'm a handful of pages into the LO thread. Wanted to say that if a Labyrinth vibe was what you were going for you got that and also Pan' Labyrinth notes to boot.
As a storyteller I'm consistently awed by your work. LO, though only 1/16 or so through the thread, is some of the best I've yet seen!
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 14, 2015, 03:35:52 AM
I'm a handful of pages into the LO thread. Wanted to say that if a Labyrinth vibe was what you were going for you got that and also Pan' Labyrinth notes to boot.
As a storyteller I'm consistently awed by your work. LO, though only 1/16 or so through the thread, is some of the best I've yet seen!
Thanks. The editing is a bitch, though. I wrote it really sloppy, especially in the middle.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 14, 2015, 03:08:20 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 14, 2015, 01:22:25 AM
That would explain why I couldn't find it this morning.
They're on Smashwords.com, but I'll post when they're up for Nook & Kindle.
Cheers. I would prefer it for my Kindle, so that's the format I was waiting for.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 14, 2015, 12:09:44 AM
I've just about finished editing LO vol I.
I'm waiting to see how these come out.
Kick ass!
Finished and uploaded my final paper. 67 pages. Nobody puts Baby in a corner.
Where do I get the LO?
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Could have been internal stress within the glass releasing abruptly, breaking the glass and causing it to leap from the rack. Spontaneous fracture happens frequently in bar glassware, because it is typically soda-lime glass, not always annealed well, used frequently, and typically subjected to high temperatures during washing. This, along with daily taps and bangs, gradually introduces additional stress into the glass, along with stress that was present at manufacture due to poor annealing processes, and glasses can abruptly release that stress in the form of kinetic energy, jumping at fracture or even exploding. The thicker parts of the glass, such as stem or base, are both more likely to build stress and capable of releasing more energy at fracture; in the upper part of the glass you're more likely to see a spontaneous circular crack.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 14, 2015, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Could have been internal stress within the glass releasing abruptly, breaking the glass and causing it to leap from the rack. Spontaneous fracture happens frequently in bar glassware, because it is typically soda-lime glass, not always annealed well, used frequently, and typically subjected to high temperatures during washing. This, along with daily taps and bangs, gradually introduces additional stress into the glass, along with stress that was present at manufacture due to poor annealing processes, and glasses can abruptly release that stress in the form of kinetic energy, jumping at fracture or even exploding. The thicker parts of the glass, such as stem or base, are both more likely to build stress and capable of releasing more energy at fracture; in the upper part of the glass you're more likely to see a spontaneous circular crack.
But what if...ALIENS?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 14, 2015, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Could have been internal stress within the glass releasing abruptly, breaking the glass and causing it to leap from the rack. Spontaneous fracture happens frequently in bar glassware, because it is typically soda-lime glass, not always annealed well, used frequently, and typically subjected to high temperatures during washing. This, along with daily taps and bangs, gradually introduces additional stress into the glass, along with stress that was present at manufacture due to poor annealing processes, and glasses can abruptly release that stress in the form of kinetic energy, jumping at fracture or even exploding. The thicker parts of the glass, such as stem or base, are both more likely to build stress and capable of releasing more energy at fracture; in the upper part of the glass you're more likely to see a spontaneous circular crack.
Amorphous solids are the fucking greatest.
I was thinking it was possibly heat related, since most pubs use dishwashers these days (placed in such a way that, as it cooled, it ended up being forced from the rack), but it could be that, too.
Quote from: Cain on August 14, 2015, 05:22:44 PM
I was thinking it was possibly heat related, since most pubs use dishwashers these days (placed in such a way that, as it cooled, it ended up being forced from the rack), but it could be that, too.
I could see contraction from cooling causing it to slide off the rack, as well. Another possibility (and one I've seen) is thermal shock from a hot glass being placed in a cold rack.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 14, 2015, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Could have been internal stress within the glass releasing abruptly, breaking the glass and causing it to leap from the rack. Spontaneous fracture happens frequently in bar glassware, because it is typically soda-lime glass, not always annealed well, used frequently, and typically subjected to high temperatures during washing. This, along with daily taps and bangs, gradually introduces additional stress into the glass, along with stress that was present at manufacture due to poor annealing processes, and glasses can abruptly release that stress in the form of kinetic energy, jumping at fracture or even exploding. The thicker parts of the glass, such as stem or base, are both more likely to build stress and capable of releasing more energy at fracture; in the upper part of the glass you're more likely to see a spontaneous circular crack.
I keep forgetting you used to blow glass. You must have all kinds of hyperspecialized glass expertise that comes up either way more or way less often than it should.
Quote from: Cain on August 14, 2015, 05:12:28 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 14, 2015, 03:08:20 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 14, 2015, 01:22:25 AM
That would explain why I couldn't find it this morning.
They're on Smashwords.com, but I'll post when they're up for Nook & Kindle.
Cheers. I would prefer it for my Kindle, so that's the format I was waiting for.
Nook should be up some time today. There's no way for me to check when it's up on Kindle.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 14, 2015, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Could have been internal stress within the glass releasing abruptly, breaking the glass and causing it to leap from the rack. Spontaneous fracture happens frequently in bar glassware, because it is typically soda-lime glass, not always annealed well, used frequently, and typically subjected to high temperatures during washing. This, along with daily taps and bangs, gradually introduces additional stress into the glass, along with stress that was present at manufacture due to poor annealing processes, and glasses can abruptly release that stress in the form of kinetic energy, jumping at fracture or even exploding. The thicker parts of the glass, such as stem or base, are both more likely to build stress and capable of releasing more energy at fracture; in the upper part of the glass you're more likely to see a spontaneous circular crack.
He's got the haunts. I once had a glass sheer cleanly when I accidentally hit it with the edge of my hand; this is proof that I some kinda ghost-wrangler. I COULD parley this into a fascinating career as some kinda internet Pagan guru, but I don't want to be a flasher, and that seems to be part of the deal.
HOOPS: Unlike those asshole "ghost hunter" shows, NEVER ask a ghost what it wants. If it's single-minded enough to hang around after death, it will NEVER SHUT UP about its gripes. Just write the glassware off as the cost of doing business. Or better yet, arrange a betting game with the regulars as to how many glasses will levitate in a given night.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 14, 2015, 06:10:07 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 14, 2015, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Could have been internal stress within the glass releasing abruptly, breaking the glass and causing it to leap from the rack. Spontaneous fracture happens frequently in bar glassware, because it is typically soda-lime glass, not always annealed well, used frequently, and typically subjected to high temperatures during washing. This, along with daily taps and bangs, gradually introduces additional stress into the glass, along with stress that was present at manufacture due to poor annealing processes, and glasses can abruptly release that stress in the form of kinetic energy, jumping at fracture or even exploding. The thicker parts of the glass, such as stem or base, are both more likely to build stress and capable of releasing more energy at fracture; in the upper part of the glass you're more likely to see a spontaneous circular crack.
He's got the haunts. I once had a glass sheer cleanly when I accidentally hit it with the edge of my hand; this is proof that I some kinda ghost-wrangler. I COULD parley this into a fascinating career as some kinda internet Pagan guru, but I don't want to be a flasher, and that seems to be part of the deal.
HOOPS: Unlike those asshole "ghost hunter" shows, NEVER ask a ghost what it wants. If it's single-minded enough to hang around after death, it will NEVER SHUT UP about its gripes. Just write the glassware off as the cost of doing business. Or better yet, arrange a betting game with the regulars as to how many glasses will levitate in a given night.
That last option has legs, I'm going to use that. These bar patrons are a superstitious lot, they'd buy it. And no, I don't think I will ever ask anyone what they want ever again... 3 nights tending bar and I am already astounded by some people's ability to monologue at length about various aspects of their lives.
I can say for certai. It had been over 24 hours since any of those glasses had been in a dishwasher, but I'll buy what Nigel said, as always, she knows her shit.
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 06:34:13 PM
That last option has legs, I'm going to use that. These bar patrons are a superstitious lot, they'd buy it. And no, I don't think I will ever ask anyone what they want ever again... 3 nights tending bar and I am already astounded by some people's ability to monologue at length about various aspects of their lives.
People go to bars because they're bored or lonely. Otherwise, they'd drink at home for 10% of the cost.
What's the difference between a bartender and a proctologist?
A proctologist only has to deal with one asshole at a time.
Well, sold a couple on smashwords so far.
Hell in a Dry Place is going up today, if I can figure out what to use as a cover.
Also, NIGEL: Can you locate the LO w/spider pic? The one I have didn't survive transferring from one laptop to another when the hard drive failed. That will be the cover for volume I.
I still need covers for Vol II (The Engines of Creation) and Vol III (Armageddon).
Quote from: President Television on August 14, 2015, 06:02:26 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 14, 2015, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
Could have been internal stress within the glass releasing abruptly, breaking the glass and causing it to leap from the rack. Spontaneous fracture happens frequently in bar glassware, because it is typically soda-lime glass, not always annealed well, used frequently, and typically subjected to high temperatures during washing. This, along with daily taps and bangs, gradually introduces additional stress into the glass, along with stress that was present at manufacture due to poor annealing processes, and glasses can abruptly release that stress in the form of kinetic energy, jumping at fracture or even exploding. The thicker parts of the glass, such as stem or base, are both more likely to build stress and capable of releasing more energy at fracture; in the upper part of the glass you're more likely to see a spontaneous circular crack.
I keep forgetting you used to blow glass. You must have all kinds of hyperspecialized glass expertise that comes up either way more or way less often than it should.
Very much less often. :lulz: I'm a repository of untapped glass facts.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 PM
Hell in a Dry Place is going up today, if I can figure out what to use as a cover.
Also, NIGEL: Can you locate the LO w/spider pic? The one I have didn't survive transferring from one laptop to another when the hard drive failed. That will be the cover for volume I.
I still need covers for Vol II (The Engines of Creation) and Vol III (Armageddon).
Here's the page for it, if it's not big enough I'm sure b has a bigger version: http://bijijoo.com/2011/ophelia-and-her-spider
b just got married last week, by the way! His bride is a delightful woman, also a good friend, and they are a beautiful and charming couple.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 14, 2015, 08:35:37 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 PM
Hell in a Dry Place is going up today, if I can figure out what to use as a cover.
Also, NIGEL: Can you locate the LO w/spider pic? The one I have didn't survive transferring from one laptop to another when the hard drive failed. That will be the cover for volume I.
I still need covers for Vol II (The Engines of Creation) and Vol III (Armageddon).
Here's the page for it, if it's not big enough I'm sure b has a bigger version: http://bijijoo.com/2011/ophelia-and-her-spider
b just got married last week, by the way! His bride is a delightful woman, also a good friend, and they are a beautiful and charming couple.
1. Thanks!
2. That's great. Having stumbled into the right person myself, I am very happy that he has done the same.
I have to delete the web address on the pic (hyperlinks aren't permitted on covers). I will put it in the afterword.
going to my uncles funeral tomorrow. In a related note, my anxiety and depression have taken this as an opportunity to come out swinging. I am now not only sad about my uncles passing but also moody about a dozen other unrelated things that have me muttering to myself like a madman around the house.
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
There were reasonable explanations earlier ITT given and I'd go with those... as long as things stay all reasonable.
If it happens 2 more times under diverse circumstances, things flying around untouched, then just maybe take that advice from Howl about NOT asking what it wants seriously, salt the bar, doors, windows, and mirrors, and call the Winchester brothers. If patrons wonder what all the salt is about tell them it's extreme tequila shots night.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 15, 2015, 02:00:45 AM
Quote from: Hoopla on August 14, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
So, tonight, while bartending, a wine glass flew off its rack to the floor, untouched. I was six feet away, and nobody else was behind the bar. The four people sitting at the bar all saw the same thing I did, apparently.
Not suggesting anything other than that it was fucking weird.
There were reasonable explanations earlier ITT given and I'd go with those... as long as things stay all reasonable.
If it happens 2 more times under diverse circumstances, things flying around untouched, then just maybe take that advice from Howl about NOT asking what it wants seriously, salt the bar, doors, windows, and mirrors, and call the Winchester brothers. If patrons wonder what all the salt is about tell them it's extreme tequila shots night.
Fuck that. You spread the rumor that the place is haunted, and haul in the long green.
Might want to spread that rumor anyway.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 14, 2015, 11:10:47 PM
going to my uncles funeral tomorrow. In a related note, my anxiety and depression have taken this as an opportunity to come out swinging. I am now not only sad about my uncles passing but also moody about a dozen other unrelated things that have me muttering to myself like a madman around the house.
That sucks. I hope all that turmoil runs its course soon.
Extended family gatherings often stir up a lot for me. Even though it never explicitly turns into a competition of who's doing the best in life, I often feel like a bag of shit anyway.
Almost always, everyone is great to be around so I attribute a lot of this perceived judgment as a projection of some insecurity I haven't quite figured out.
Quote from: N E T on August 15, 2015, 04:15:10 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 14, 2015, 11:10:47 PM
going to my uncles funeral tomorrow. In a related note, my anxiety and depression have taken this as an opportunity to come out swinging. I am now not only sad about my uncles passing but also moody about a dozen other unrelated things that have me muttering to myself like a madman around the house.
That sucks. I hope all that turmoil runs its course soon.
Extended family gatherings often stir up a lot for me. Even though it never explicitly turns into a competition of who's doing the best in life, I often feel like a bag of shit anyway.
Almost always, everyone is great to be around so I attribute a lot of this perceived judgment as a projection of some insecurity I haven't quite figured out.
Thanks. the worst part is i can already notice myself getting snippier than usual with almost everyone, yet i cant seem to completely stop myself from being that way. Hopefully this will calm down after the funeral.
Split the thread, since the old one was at 100+. Couldn't think of a decent title for this one, so this will have to do.
And to celebrate, here is a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnL5mmkB1W0) of a magma dragon pooping all over me.
Quote from: Cain on August 15, 2015, 03:06:50 PM
Split the thread, since the old one was at 100+. Couldn't think of a decent title for this one, so this will have to do.
And to celebrate, here is a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnL5mmkB1W0) of a magma dragon pooping all over me.
:lulz:
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 14, 2015, 11:10:47 PM
going to my uncles funeral tomorrow. In a related note, my anxiety and depression have taken this as an opportunity to come out swinging. I am now not only sad about my uncles passing but also moody about a dozen other unrelated things that have me muttering to myself like a madman around the house.
I'm sorry to hear that. :(
I hate human beings today. I'm not sure how to even function, because I hate them so much.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 15, 2015, 04:31:31 PM
I hate human beings today. I'm not sure how to even function, because I hate them so much.
Was it something specific that the humans did recently?
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 15, 2015, 05:35:54 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 15, 2015, 04:31:31 PM
I hate human beings today. I'm not sure how to even function, because I hate them so much.
Was it something specific that the humans did recently?
No, it's something they've been doing all along.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 15, 2015, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: Cain on August 15, 2015, 03:06:50 PM
Split the thread, since the old one was at 100+. Couldn't think of a decent title for this one, so this will have to do.
And to celebrate, here is a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnL5mmkB1W0) of a magma dragon pooping all over me.
:lulz:
Deadly Dragons + Dragon Combat Overhaul makes dragon fights
exciting. And by exciting, I mean terrifying. If I hadn't been wearing armour that gave me the capped resistance to fire damage (90%), plus a bunch of potions I took before I started recording, that would've been like my previous fight - painful, frustrating and full of screenshake and burning rocks falling from the sky.
Assuming those are burning rocks and not flaming dragon poop. Will confirm with mod author.
Hell in a Dry Place is up on Smashwords, waiting for the error messages to pop up.
Depending how you want the books, it looks more and more like smashwords is the way to go. It's less convenient at first (you have to open an account), but it maintains a cloud library for you like Nook & Kindle do, and when you download to laptop or whatever, you can then move it to an e-reader.
Still waiting for Nook to get off of their arses.
On Smashwords.com, I am listed as Roger Penrose, and the three books available at the moment are My Girl Friday, The Paesors, and Hell in a Dry Place.
Little Orange continues. I still expect to have it up by Wednesday, if not sooner.
Nigel, you of course get a free copy, but I can only do that at Smashwords. I will send you a coupon for the book once two conditions have been met:
1. The book is uploaded and accepted, and
2. You have an account at Smashwords and link me to it (doesn't cost anything).
In other news, Jenn has announced that I am a filthy barbarian, on account of I made a "General Tso's Chicken" sammich.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 15, 2015, 11:32:28 PM
In other news, Jenn has announced that I am a filthy barbarian, on account of I made a "General Tso's Chicken" sammich.
She was correct to do you, you monster.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on August 15, 2015, 11:42:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 15, 2015, 11:32:28 PM
In other news, Jenn has announced that I am a filthy barbarian, on account of I made a "General Tso's Chicken" sammich.
She was correct to do you, you monster.
It was good. I even used mayo instead of mustard.
EVIL.
Mustard is the superior condiment
Quote from: rong on August 16, 2015, 03:29:00 AM
Mustard is the superior condiment
This is true.
Unless you're making a sammich outta General Tso's Chicken.
You want finesse at that point, not the bludgeoning superiority of mustard.
My girlfriend got this "el diablo" jalapeño mustard - its fucking great.
Beaver brand horseradish mustard is pretty damn good too - approaching mighty fine.
Quote unquote spicy brown mustard is fucking bullshit and is for housewives and little girls.
Give me a solid yellow and I'm happy. I prefer plochmanst.
Quote from: rong on August 16, 2015, 04:14:40 AM
Quote unquote spicy brown mustard is fucking bullshit and is for housewives and little girls.
We're gonna have to fight.
I'm pretty sure you're bigger than me. But I don't mind bleeding. Just please don't knock my teeth out - dental work is fuckin spendy
Quote from: rong on August 16, 2015, 04:35:13 AM
I'm pretty sure you're bigger than me. But I don't mind bleeding. Just please don't knock my teeth out - dental work is fuckin spendy
I just can't have people talkin' shit about my mustard.
Sorry man, but I have yet to sample a spicy brown thstctadtes better than "meh"
But, seriously, I'd be willing to put about 1000 miles or so on my motorcycle in order to fight you. Not because I hate you or anything, but in the sportsman-like sense of it. I would be trusting that you don't beat me so bad that I can't ride home, too.
Mainly, I just replaced a leaky fork seal and when I entered it into my maintenance log I noticed I've only rode 200 miles this year and that's fucking pathetic.
1000 miles puts me near Colorado or maybe Oklahoma.
I'm a fan of boxing with big soft practice gloves.
What say ye?
Quote from: rong on August 16, 2015, 04:51:24 AM
But, seriously, I'd be willing to put about 1000 miles or so on my motorcycle in order to fight you. Not because I hate you or anything, but in the sportsman-like sense of it. I would be trusting that you don't beat me so bad that I can't ride home, too.
Mainly, I just replaced a leaky fork seal and when I entered it into my maintenance log I noticed I've only rode 200 miles this year and that's fucking pathetic.
1000 miles puts me near Colorado or maybe Oklahoma.
I'm a fan of boxing with big soft practice gloves.
What say ye?
Gloves? I just put up with being punched until I get both hands on the guy, then we see how many ways his knees bend.
My knees already bend lots of ways. How bout a headbutting contest?
I remember seeing a singular thing called ballpipe. That could settle the question of Spicy Brown's mustardly honor.
Also... now that General Tso's is in a sammich why stop there? You could add a few carrot sticks and put it in a wrap, or add the rice and go full burrito. General Tso's chicken burrito. Like the sound of it... now I'm REALLY hungry.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 16, 2015, 04:11:47 PM
I remember seeing a singular thing called ballpipe. That could settle the question of Spicy Brown's mustardly honor.
Also... now that General Tso's is in a sammich why stop there? You could add a few carrot sticks and put it in a wrap, or add the rice and go full burrito. General Tso's chicken burrito. Like the sound of it... now I'm REALLY hungry.
That, right there, is the future I was promised.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 16, 2015, 04:23:47 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 16, 2015, 04:11:47 PM
I remember seeing a singular thing called ballpipe. That could settle the question of Spicy Brown's mustardly honor.
Also... now that General Tso's is in a sammich why stop there? You could add a few carrot sticks and put it in a wrap, or add the rice and go full burrito. General Tso's chicken burrito. Like the sound of it... now I'm REALLY hungry.
That, right there, is the future I was promised.
They may cry of you "barbarian", but you're really just ahead of the curve.
Genghis Khan was a barbarian, and look what he built.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 16, 2015, 04:11:47 PM
I remember seeing a singular thing called ballpipe. That could settle the question of Spicy Brown's mustardly honor.
Also... now that General Tso's is in a sammich why stop there? You could add a few carrot sticks and put it in a wrap, or add the rice and go full burrito. General Tso's chicken burrito. Like the sound of it... now I'm REALLY hungry.
.............
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 17, 2015, 06:35:48 AM
Genghis Khan was a barbarian, and look what he built.
A nation of yak riding weaboos?
My Girl Friday is up on Nook!
The Paesors is/was too, but somehow My Girl Friday wound up as the text. It's been pulled, and is going back up as we speak, but won't be right for days. I'll post when the correct version is up.
Slogging through LO. Book 1 up by Wednesday still.
LO is coming along nicely. Once I managed to get it to stop vomiting ASCII characters every time I changed format, it's been a breeze.
:lulz:
I'm back from Cowboying, and have bought all three. Will buy LO when available.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 17, 2015, 08:28:49 PM
I'm back from Cowboying, and have bought all three. Will buy LO when available.
From Smashwords, I hope. There was a problem with The Paesors, and the correction hasn't reached Nook.
And thanks. :)
Yeah, smashwords. Looking forward to reading these again.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 17, 2015, 09:25:50 PM
Yeah, smashwords. Looking forward to reading these again.
I'm having better covers done. When that happens, you can download them again for free.
The price stays the same for a month, mostly for you guy's sake, then goes up, based on similar stories by other authors.
Um, the stories are starting to sell.
Mostly on nook, but some on Smashwords.
Guess I better get off my ass and finish The Pit, All the Nigels, Drinking with Jesus, and Life During Wartime.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 17, 2015, 10:44:20 PM
Um, the stories are starting to sell.
Mostly on nook, but some on Smashwords.
Guess I better get off my ass and finish The Pit, All the Nigels, Drinking with Jesus, and Life During Wartime.
Your writing is pretty fantastic :)
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on August 17, 2015, 11:20:34 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 17, 2015, 10:44:20 PM
Um, the stories are starting to sell.
Mostly on nook, but some on Smashwords.
Guess I better get off my ass and finish The Pit, All the Nigels, Drinking with Jesus, and Life During Wartime.
Your writing is pretty fantastic :)
Thanks. :)
Can't wait to have ALL THE ROGERS on my device.
Quote from: The All-Seeing Waffle on August 17, 2015, 11:38:12 PM
Can't wait to have ALL THE ROGERS on my device.
I'm also going to be writing new stories, including The City Born Under a Bad Sun (co-written with my youngest kid).
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 17, 2015, 04:58:55 PM
Quote from: Cain on August 17, 2015, 04:49:52 PM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 17, 2015, 06:35:48 AM
Genghis Khan was a barbarian, and look what he built.
A nation of yak riding weaboos?
:eek:
Authentic Mongolian t-shirt:
(http://www.theuncoolhunter.com/upload/uncool/uncool_550.jpg)
Also I'll be setting up a smashwords account later today, to buy all Roger's books. Hopefully there shouldn't be any issues with a UK bank account....or I'll see how Paypal works.
Godamn, my back is hurting. I'm too young for this shit.
Also, got a smash words account, look forward to having all your stories on my magic obelisk, Dok.
So, for those of you who wanted to read my Dylann Roof article, I only have one word for you:
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/uvhuiulxquvoadwvbgaq.jpg)
I'm really nervous so I ate some oranges for breakfast.
OH GOD WHY DID I EAT ORANGES? I DIDN'T LISTEN.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on August 18, 2015, 03:46:22 PM
I'm really nervous so I ate some oranges for breakfast.
OH GOD WHY DID I EAT ORANGES? I DIDN'T LISTEN.
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10404301_786347214753691_3781234668918430421_n.jpg?oh=03ebc2a5709be6f3b05b0c365147bf41&oe=56761370)
Do I hear the impending onslaught of a MOTHERFUCKING
ORANGEEATINGCONTEST?
Quote from: President Television on August 18, 2015, 03:56:18 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on August 18, 2015, 03:46:22 PM
I'm really nervous so I ate some oranges for breakfast.
OH GOD WHY DID I EAT ORANGES? I DIDN'T LISTEN.
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10404301_786347214753691_3781234668918430421_n.jpg?oh=03ebc2a5709be6f3b05b0c365147bf41&oe=56761370)
Do I hear the impending onslaught of a MOTHERFUCKING
ORANGE
EATING
CONTEST?
Quote from: Cain on August 18, 2015, 01:45:22 PM
So, for those of you who wanted to read my Dylann Roof article, I only have one word for you:
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/uvhuiulxquvoadwvbgaq.jpg)
SQUEE!
Note: this may or may not be related to the potential orange eating contest.
KICKSTARTER IS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Should I post link here or in the news project thread or nowhere?
I'd post it here, relevant thread and AI. Go hogwild with it.
Quote from: Cain on August 18, 2015, 01:45:22 PM
So, for those of you who wanted to read my Dylann Roof article, I only have one word for you:
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/uvhuiulxquvoadwvbgaq.jpg)
YUSSSS.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregghoush/rebel-news-journalism-activism-politics-rights-and
KICKSTARTS!
http://rebelnews.com
WEBSITE!
Just started formatting arc 2 of LO. I forgot how much I love that story.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on August 18, 2015, 06:43:40 PM
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregghoush/rebel-news-journalism-activism-politics-rights-and
KICKSTARTS!
http://rebelnews.com
WEBSITE!
That site has a good feel. I'll settle in to read it soon.
Smashwords was surprisingly easy to use. Which is awesome.
Quote from: Cain on August 18, 2015, 10:24:44 PM
Smashwords was surprisingly easy to use. Which is awesome.
Yep. It's really the best thing going.
Make sure, though, to check a sample of your work before it goes to the premium catalog.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 19, 2015, 12:29:15 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 18, 2015, 10:24:44 PM
Smashwords was surprisingly easy to use. Which is awesome.
Yep. It's really the best thing going.
Make sure, though, to check a sample of your work before it goes to the premium catalog.
Oh, I just meant for purchasing. I was expecting a nightmare of verification and things. Username, password, paypal. Sorted.
Quote from: Cain on August 19, 2015, 02:05:17 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 19, 2015, 12:29:15 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 18, 2015, 10:24:44 PM
Smashwords was surprisingly easy to use. Which is awesome.
Yep. It's really the best thing going.
Make sure, though, to check a sample of your work before it goes to the premium catalog.
Oh, I just meant for purchasing. I was expecting a nightmare of verification and things. Username, password, paypal. Sorted.
You might consider putting some of your stuff up. Your political writing is amazing.
Thanks. I've considered maybe putting something together, one day....but eh. I dunno. We'll see if the current writing gig pays off any...that and I'm going to be doing so much writing between now and Xmas any more would probably drive me mental :wink:
I'm certain a Kitty Parsons poetry book would go smashingly.
Quote from: The All-Seeing Waffle on August 19, 2015, 04:36:27 PM
I'm certain a Kitty Parsons poetry book would go smashingly.
YES. When our mutual friend returns, I shall ask her to pass the idea along. :lulz:
Little Orange in the Underground is UP!
As I said earlier, I broke the story up into the three arcs.
Book 1 is Little Orange in the Underground. (Up now1)
Book 2 is Little Orange and the Engines of Creation. (Up by Monday)
Book 3 is Little Orange at the End of the World. (Up by Next Friday)
They go for $2.99 each, and proceeds go to Little Orange, care of Nigel.
1 Only on Smashwords. The other sites will take a few days.
Cain, can you check Kindle for any of my titles? I'm showing as having sold two there.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 20, 2015, 03:19:45 AM
Cain, can you check Kindle for any of my titles? I'm showing as having sold two there.
Wait. NM. Two TITLES are due to go there, not sales made.
Fucking Amazon.
Amazon is successfully dicking over everyone lately. You don't even have to work for them or order from them to have to suffer with their bullshit any longer.
Quote from: Cain on August 20, 2015, 04:25:02 AM
Amazon is successfully dicking over everyone lately. You don't even have to work for them or order from them to have to suffer with their bullshit any longer.
Related: http://onion.com/1hoQ28G
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 19, 2015, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: The All-Seeing Waffle on August 19, 2015, 04:36:27 PM
I'm certain a Kitty Parsons poetry book would go smashingly.
YES. When our mutual friend returns, I shall ask her to pass the idea along. :lulz:
There is wifi at the hostel in Lima! unfortunately I will only be here tonight and then we head into the mountains.
I think a small book of Kitty Parson´s works would be a delightful idea, although her body of work is still quite small at this time.
The Onion is definitely the news source America deserves, if not the one it needs right now.
Also, I'm going to be a grumpy fuck for the next few days, as I'm actually taking some level of control over my diet. My precious carbs :(
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 19, 2015, 11:25:08 PM
Little Orange in the Underground is UP!
As I said earlier, I broke the story up into the three arcs.
Book 1 is Little Orange in the Underground. (Up now1)
Book 2 is Little Orange and the Engines of Creation. (Up by Monday)
Book 3 is Little Orange at the End of the World. (Up by Next Friday)
They go for $2.99 each, and proceeds go to Little Orange, care of Nigel.
1 Only on Smashwords. The other sites will take a few days.
Hooray!
(http://i.imgur.com/8uuI0LH.jpg)
Quote from: Cain on August 20, 2015, 03:40:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/8uuI0LH.jpg)
:lulz: Don't be like the stupid, fat hobbitses.
I am bored as hell and also suspect that I am in the wrong hostel. There are 3 Fying Dog hostels, all in the same neighborhood, and I haven´t seen any of the other students in this one.
IT'S A TRAP!
Also, final edit on Little Orange book 3 (the last of it) has begun. Oh, my eyes.
The hostel people insist I'm in the right hostel. I have no idea where the other students are and I've already walked all over Mireflores and down to the beach and it´s all just shopping. Bleah.
The most interesting thing so far today, besides the fact that this district is full of thousands of feral cats (in the square across from the hostel, there are at least 50 sitting in tourist's laps at any given time) was that I thought I was ordering an enchilada combo for lunch, but it turned out to be a sort of hamburger made with hot pink spicy ground ham and shredded chicken, wrapped in a potato crepe, with ketchup and shoestring potatoes. It was clearly a miscommunication, and I have no idea what to ask for if I want to replicate it. It was weird, but good, and I fed the extra ham to feral cats.
Maybe I should go for another walk and try to find some iced tea or something.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 20, 2015, 08:19:08 PM
The hostel people insist I'm in the right hostel. I have no idea where the other students are and I've already walked all over Mireflores and down to the beach and it´s all just shopping. Bleah.
The most interesting thing so far today, besides the fact that this district is full of thousands of feral cats (in the square across from the hostel, there are at least 50 sitting in tourist's laps at any given time) was that I thought I was ordering an enchilada combo for lunch, but it turned out to be a sort of hamburger made with hot pink spicy ground ham and shredded chicken, wrapped in a potato crepe, with ketchup and shoestring potatoes. It was clearly a miscommunication, and I have no idea what to ask for if I want to replicate it. It was weird, but good, and I fed the extra ham to feral cats.
If you want an actual, nice hamburger, ask for the nearest Bembos. And get some Inca Cola, while you're there.
I wouldn't be entirely surprised if that is where the other students are, too.
Quote from: Cain on August 20, 2015, 09:39:55 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 20, 2015, 08:19:08 PM
The hostel people insist I'm in the right hostel. I have no idea where the other students are and I've already walked all over Mireflores and down to the beach and it´s all just shopping. Bleah.
The most interesting thing so far today, besides the fact that this district is full of thousands of feral cats (in the square across from the hostel, there are at least 50 sitting in tourist's laps at any given time) was that I thought I was ordering an enchilada combo for lunch, but it turned out to be a sort of hamburger made with hot pink spicy ground ham and shredded chicken, wrapped in a potato crepe, with ketchup and shoestring potatoes. It was clearly a miscommunication, and I have no idea what to ask for if I want to replicate it. It was weird, but good, and I fed the extra ham to feral cats.
If you want an actual, nice hamburger, ask for the nearest Bembos. And get some Inca Cola, while you're there.
I wouldn't be entirely surprised if that is where the other students are, too.
That's good to know! I was eyeballing the Bembos and wondering if they're any good. There are also a lot of Popeye's Chickens.
My recollection from 12 years ago is that Bebemos does pretty good burgers. It wont feel like you've died and gone to burger heaven or anything, but they feel like proper homemade burgers, and a real cut about the usual McD's or Burger King fair.
Not so sure about the chicken place...there are a lot of chicken places in Peru though, and most are cheap and cheerful. When I was there it was about 2 soles for a good serving of chicken and thick cut chips, maybe three if you wanted a drink and desert or starter.
Hardcopy edits of LO 2 & 3 are complete. Tomorrow I enter the edits, and upload the books.
Holy crap.
Quote from: Cain on August 20, 2015, 03:40:00 PM
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See, because it's Dolly Madison instead of Ashley Madison.
That's the joke.
Quote from: Emo Howard on August 21, 2015, 06:39:09 AM
Quote from: Cain on August 20, 2015, 03:40:00 PM
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See, because it's Dolly Madison instead of Ashley Madison.
That's the joke.
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Quote from: Cain on August 20, 2015, 11:41:54 PM
My recollection from 12 years ago is that Bebemos does pretty good burgers. It wont feel like you've died and gone to burger heaven or anything, but they feel like proper homemade burgers, and a real cut about the usual McD's or Burger King fair.
Not so sure about the chicken place...there are a lot of chicken places in Peru though, and most are cheap and cheerful. When I was there it was about 2 soles for a good serving of chicken and thick cut chips, maybe three if you wanted a drink and desert or starter.
Popeye's in the States is the bomb.
I did notice that there are an awful lot of chicken places here. Unfortunately, I'm staying in Miraflores, which is ridiculously expensive, priced for tourists, and even the cheapest food here is still 12-14 soles.
But I'm leaving today! So, not so bad.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 21, 2015, 03:08:11 AM
Hardcopy edits of LO 2 & 3 are complete. Tomorrow I enter the edits, and upload the books.
Holy crap.
Kick ass!
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 21, 2015, 02:21:19 PM
But I'm leaving today! So, not so bad.
Yeah, Miraflores is nice, but pricey. I also saw on Facebook you had some Chinese food. Peru's actually got quite a sizeable Japanese and Chinese population, due to 19th century migrant workers, so it's sorta become part of the culture over there. Hell, even one of their President's was of Japanese descent (though he was also a raging asshole).
Quote from: Cain on August 21, 2015, 02:32:34 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on August 21, 2015, 02:21:19 PM
But I'm leaving today! So, not so bad.
Yeah, Miraflores is nice, but pricey. I also saw on Facebook you had some Chinese food. Peru's actually got quite a sizeable Japanese and Chinese population, due to 19th century migrant workers, so it's sorta become part of the culture over there. Hell, even one of their President's was of Japanese descent (though he was also a raging asshole).
Yes, both of the Chinese places I´ve checked out seem to have menus very based on fried rice, which is interesting. I like eating various cuisines while traveling to see if I can get a handle on the local variation (ie. Oregon Chinese vs. Arizona Cinese vs. Malaysian Chinese vs. Peruvian Chinese) but because of how touristy this area is I can't tell whether the fried rice thing is a tourist thing or a Peruvian Chinese thing.
I joined a few others from my group for an Italian Peruvian dinner, which was lovely.
Annnnnd Little Orange and the Engines of Creation (Little Orange II) is up on Smashwords.
I expect to finish publishing the trilogy today or tomorrow, as the hardcopy edit for 3 is done.
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It's been a long time coming.
Fortunately, my current career leaves me endless time to do this shit.
DID SOME BITCH SAY SOMEMO'FUCKINGTHING ABOUT A MOTHERFUCKING ORANGE EATING CONTEST? FUCK. IS THIS SHIT HAPPENING?
Book 3 of Little Orange is done, but Smashwords is on the fritz, so I'll try uploading it again tomorrow.
Okay, its like you wake up in the morning and everything is GREAT, but then the radio is playing INXS, and it sounds like cancer babies crying. Suddenly, your day is ruined, like maybe you just found out Fred Rogers was a crack dealer on the side, or maybe you caught your niece throwing puppies off the overpass.
You try to turn off the radio but the knob breaks. You try to flee, but the door is locked from the other side. The sound is dreadful. You can't stand it.
Then the song finally ends, but the DJ says it's a solid hour of INXS. You are found hours later, biting your knees in the shower, screaming obscenities and demanding to be killed.
So a while back i agreed to help my friend move. Typical deal, he promises us pizza and beer to help out. He asked me to keep today clear to help him move, and tells me to be ready for his mom to pick me up at 11. This means i have to forego my saturday morning JKD class. Whatever, fine. anything for a friend. His mom is two hours late in picking me up. While i'm waiting, my folks tell me they're going to Huntington beach today with the cousins, and to forget about my late friend and spend the day with family instead. No i said, i gave my word and damnit i'm gonna hold to it. after waiting almost to the point that I'm about to just get on with the rest of my day, they show up and off we go. We drive out to Fullerton, pack all his heavy solid wood furniture and head out to Whittier around 2pm. As we're doing this, we pass the pizza place he intends to buy pizza from, and i suggest we stop and buy pizza from the place now, as its getting abit late for lunch and loading the truck was rather strenuous. Nah he says, hell get the pizza later.
It's past 8pm tonight, no one has eaten anything since 11am. I fucking snap and say i either want to be taken home or some goddamn food. His dad suggests getting some domino's, my friend responds by insisting we wait for him to pick up pizza from the place we passed, which doesn't deliver. When his dad orders the Domino's to be delivered, he says, "fine, get him his bitch fit pizza" as though i'm the asshole for being hungry after 8 hours of hard sweaty unpaid work. I help unload the last of his shit and leave with my folks, silently fuming. I am madder than i have ever been with this person, and honestly considering never talking to him ever again.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 23, 2015, 08:05:24 AM
When his dad orders the Domino's to be delivered, he says, "fine, get him his bitch fit pizza" as though i'm the asshole for being hungry after 8 hours of hard sweaty unpaid work.
You should have kicked his ass. Seriously.
if his dad hadn't been in the room, i would have.
also, his brother and his ex who happens to be an underground boxing champ. so y'know, pick your battles.
Little Orange 3 is up as Little Orange at the End of the World (under the name Roger Penrose), and the story is finally complete and published!
:banana:
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 23, 2015, 06:22:07 PM
Little Orange 3 is up as Little Orange at the End of the World (under the name Roger Penrose), and the story is finally complete and published!
:banana:
You know the thread had me going for a moment when you were like "I just got a couple short stories in here" after the first plot despite being an 80 page thread. Now it's all like "2 more story arcs". I'm buying the books when I get a debit account up and running again, but reading the thread and observing the creative process has been invaluable and a real treat.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on August 23, 2015, 07:32:27 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 23, 2015, 06:22:07 PM
Little Orange 3 is up as Little Orange at the End of the World (under the name Roger Penrose), and the story is finally complete and published!
:banana:
You know the thread had me going for a moment when you were like "I just got a couple short stories in here" after the first plot despite being an 80 page thread. Now it's all like "2 more story arcs". I'm buying the books when I get a debit account up and running again, but reading the thread and observing the creative process has been invaluable and a real treat.
Thanks. I had a lot of fun writing it.
Starting some new stuff. I have the bug again.
:fap:
I seem to be living a vicarious lifestyle at the moment.
Well, sweet sweat in a sweat box. I'm better than that.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chapel-Perilous-Keeperz-ov-thee-Sacred-Chao/676099542535180?fref=photo (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chapel-Perilous-Keeperz-ov-thee-Sacred-Chao/676099542535180?fref=photo) This popped up on my facebook, is this known?
Quote from: Gone with the Sin on August 23, 2015, 04:17:22 PM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 23, 2015, 08:05:24 AM
So a while back i agreed to help my friend move. Typical deal, he promises us pizza and beer to help out. He asked me to keep today clear to help him move, and tells me to be ready for his mom to pick me up at 11. This means i have to forego my saturday morning JKD class. Whatever, fine. anything for a friend. His mom is two hours late in picking me up. While i'm waiting, my folks tell me they're going to Huntington beach today with the cousins, and to forget about my late friend and spend the day with family instead. No i said, i gave my word and damnit i'm gonna hold to it. after waiting almost to the point that I'm about to just get on with the rest of my day, they show up and off we go. We drive out to Fullerton, pack all his heavy solid wood furniture and head out to Whittier around 2pm. As we're doing this, we pass the pizza place he intends to buy pizza from, and i suggest we stop and buy pizza from the place now, as its getting abit late for lunch and loading the truck was rather strenuous. Nah he says, hell get the pizza later.
It's past 8pm tonight, no one has eaten anything since 11am. I fucking snap and say i either want to be taken home or some goddamn food. His dad suggests getting some domino's, my friend responds by insisting we wait for him to pick up pizza from the place we passed, which doesn't deliver. When his dad orders the Domino's to be delivered, he says, "fine, get him his bitch fit pizza" as though i'm the asshole for being hungry after 8 hours of hard sweaty unpaid work. I help unload the last of his shit and leave with my folks, silently fuming. I am madder than i have ever been with this person, and honestly considering never talking to him ever again.
DO IT! BECOME A GOD! YOU DON'T OWE THIS ASSHOLE SHIT!
BECOME A BEAR!
Anyone know a good jake or mindfuck i could pull on him? I have his current address, if that helps.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 24, 2015, 01:59:58 AM
:fap:
Managed to squick myself out a little.
I'm 3 chapters in, I'll be posting part of it in projects.
And just got paid for shenanigans. Good for the rest of the calendar year, if I'm careful.
Dok, what in the name of Sam Tarwell are you doing on Facebook that's blowing up my feed?
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 25, 2015, 05:12:22 AM
Dok, what in the name of Sam Tarwell are you doing on Facebook that's blowing up my feed?
Science. We're trying to see how far Zuckerberg can be pushed.
I can remove you if you like.
while camping this weekend with my 5 yr old son, we came up with what is quite possible the world's most difficult tongue twister:
purple gerber gurgle burgers
enjoyw
Tucson Saturday Night is up on Smashwords (previously written here), for $0.99, under "Roger Penrose".
Learn why you hire a cab in Tucson. You never, never walk.
As the editors of Rebel News will no doubt be pleased to hear, I'm almost done on this damnable Kurdish article. Not sure if the diet is making me feel a bit under the weather (though I did lose 4 pounds in 5 days - success) or I've actually legitimately caught something, but I've felt like crap the last few days.
Fun fact: in 2013, the Supreme Military Command of Turkey had a plot to fake an ISIS attack inside Turkey to justify going to war in Syria.
So after some residual bad feelings over the whole moving fiasco caused me to blow up at my sister(who, as a social worker, diagnoses stuff like this), she recommends talking to a therapist about me possibly having Asbergers.
This is actually starting to really freak me out, especially since the resources shes sending me are starting to make a lot of things make sense. REALLY hoping i'm just reading to much of myself into the descriptions like some kind of overly complicated "Which Game of Thrones Character are You?" test.
Update: have since talked with my therapist, his take is that no, he doesn't see my case as an Asbergers diagnosis. Kind of a weight off of my shoulders, as I noticed my behavior within the last few days changed in such a way that i found myself kinda "acting the part" of an ASD case. Gonna get a second opinion, but right now i'm pretty well convinced that no, I dont have ASD.
Bwahaha work gave me a Mac.
So, this is a thing.
http://www.clowndating.com/
The recently signed up are not in makeup :argh!:
Quote from: Klittra and the sybians on August 27, 2015, 03:59:24 AM
The recently signed up are not in makeup :argh!:
I'm already banned. :lulz:
I'm working at a call center for various legal matters right now. One of my cases is a really huge and clusterfucked bankruptcy (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-03/death-bond-investors-risk-total-loss-in-life-partners-bankruptcy).
The tl;dr is that the company, Life Partners, bought out people's life insurance policies, giving them cash while they were still living, and then sold interests in those policies to investors. So investors pay x dollars for stake in this policy plus ongoing premium payments and then when the insured croaks, the investors collect their portion of benefit.
This, of course, fell to shit as people refused to die and the premiums plus the initial investment began to vastly exceed the unmatured benefits. Sooo...people realizing they had bought a lemon would occasionally abandon the policies which was fine for them, except several people had interest in the policies, so if this person stops paying premiums, that person either has to make up the shortfall or abandon their interest as well.
Blah-blah-blah, something, something, SEC, stiff fines, CEO and Board of Directors removed, Chapter 11, widespread fraud, etc, etc. Hail Eris.
Writing it like that it's almost funny. Talking to investors daily, though, is starting to break my feels pretty hard. There are some straight assholes who call up just to yell at me because their insureds haven't died as promised. There are savvy people who are cool enough to talk to, except they're often working me to try to get info I'm not dumb enough to give (I'm a neutral who is very well trained at avoiding unauthorized practice of law). Lawyers, who are a breeze. And here and there some real heartbreakers.
...the worst heartbreaker (so far) is the reason why I had to vent here.
The deadline to file a claim is September 1. It has to be in our hands by then or...fuck you. I'm talking to a man who has interests in several policies (likely puts his total unmatured claim in the 6 figures). He's asking me to explain what's happening in laymen's terms. I have an easy lay answer for that--that's something only a lawyer can do for you. He's not hearing that. Nor is he hearing that "claim" in bankruptcy terms is different than "claim" in law-suit terms, so he thinks that filing a claim means he's trying to sue the company, and he doesn't want to do that, so he figures no response is necessary on his part.
He keeps asking me over and over if he does nothing by the first, will he cease "owning" this investment on the second. The simple answer to that is yes. The ethical, responsible, legal, answer to that is, "blah-blah-blah, forever barred from making any future claim, blah-blah-blah. ASK A LAWYER." I tried everything short of breaking UPL to get this guy to hear that he is misunderstanding something pretty severely and the implications could be a total loss. Usually "talk to a lawyer" is a funny game I play with more savvy people who are trying to get me to say something I'm not going to say. With him it was me practically begging him not to walk off a cliff. I honestly went deeper into gray area than I really should have (cherry picking bits of definitions, making a "hypothetical" argument, pleading tone, leading statements), but in the end...nothing.
I don't know why I'm this fucked up over a fool and his money. Maybe it's principle or something. Maybe it's every slightly shady trick I have in my playbook still fell short. Maybe it's thinking about my own Mom's vulnerability as she gets older and less aware. I don't know. But I am fucked up over it.
Back to work after cambodia :(
11:50 - K9 officer walks into Sheriff's private entrance holding a cage, a live piglet within.
11:58 - K9 officer exits Sheriff's door, sans pig.
:eek:
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on August 27, 2015, 05:02:53 PM
11:50 - K9 officer walks into Sheriff's private entrance holding a cage, a live piglet within.
11:58 - K9 officer exits Sheriff's door, sans pig.
:eek:
PD is waking back up. You have to expect this.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 27, 2015, 06:04:57 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on August 27, 2015, 05:02:53 PM
11:50 - K9 officer walks into Sheriff's private entrance holding a cage, a live piglet within.
11:58 - K9 officer exits Sheriff's door, sans pig.
:eek:
PD is waking back up. You have to expect this.
The pig is alive and safely gone, which is great for the animal, but leads to a more disturbing conclusion for me personally.
The Sheriff's office is getting
whimsical.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on August 27, 2015, 06:18:05 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 27, 2015, 06:04:57 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on August 27, 2015, 05:02:53 PM
11:50 - K9 officer walks into Sheriff's private entrance holding a cage, a live piglet within.
11:58 - K9 officer exits Sheriff's door, sans pig.
:eek:
PD is waking back up. You have to expect this.
The pig is alive and safely gone, which is great for the animal, but leads to a more disturbing conclusion for me personally.
The Sheriff's office is getting whimsical.
I approve of this.
My girlie's birthday present from her step-mom:
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Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on August 30, 2015, 04:43:21 PM
My girlie's birthday present from her step-mom:
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Radical.
Hey PD, what do you call a blind German?
A Not See.
In other news, I may have finally found a company to come and upgrade my computer for me, rather than me have to go to them (harder than it sounds). Assuming it all checks out tomorrow, once it's done and my current training bullshit is over, inbetween dissertation writing I'm going to start making regular videos again.
Quote from: Cain on August 30, 2015, 07:14:01 PM
Hey PD, what do you call a blind German?
A Not See.
In other news, I may have finally found a company to come and upgrade my computer for me, rather than me have to go to them (harder than it sounds). Assuming it all checks out tomorrow, once it's done and my current training bullshit is over, inbetween dissertation writing I'm going to start making regular videos again.
Ha ha, that was brutal.
Sounds good.
On chapter 5 of Fat Ernie's. It's not remotely the same as the original idea for the comic.
It's also pulled a Little Orange II on me. I had intended a series of 2500 word short stories, and instead I'm at page 10 and still going.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 31, 2015, 08:36:17 PM
On chapter 5 of Fat Ernie's. It's not remotely the same as the original idea for the comic.
It's also pulled a Little Orange II on me. I had intended a series of 2500 word short stories, and instead I'm at page 10 and still going.
Awesome!
Quote from: Cain on August 30, 2015, 07:14:01 PM
In other news, I may have finally found a company to come and upgrade my computer for me, rather than me have to go to them (harder than it sounds). Assuming it all checks out tomorrow, once it's done and my current training bullshit is over, inbetween dissertation writing I'm going to start making regular videos again.
Also Awesome!
Quote from: Cain on August 30, 2015, 07:14:01 PM
Hey PD, what do you call a blind German?
A Not See.
I hate you.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on August 31, 2015, 08:45:31 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on August 31, 2015, 08:36:17 PM
On chapter 5 of Fat Ernie's. It's not remotely the same as the original idea for the comic.
It's also pulled a Little Orange II on me. I had intended a series of 2500 word short stories, and instead I'm at page 10 and still going.
Awesome!
Now at chapter 8. I have officially squicked myself out.
Playing with the little monkeys:
http://panchronos.com/mp3/Orbital%20Sequence%20III.mp3
I have a lot more terrible Nazi puns. Many. If I told my Nazi puns back to back, I would have a comedy sketch that would last for a thousand years.
In other news, the diet seems to be working. And by seems to be, I mean 12 pounds lost in 12 days.
What's your secret? Flesh eating bacteria?
Calorie controlled diet. Just enough to make the body dip into the fat reserves, without so little that the body goes into preservation mode and conserves everything you eat. Oh, and virtually no carbs.
Mostly it adds up to eating a lot of soups, drinking a lot of water, and feeling a little shitty for the first few days.
Quote from: Cain on September 01, 2015, 12:49:48 PM
Calorie controlled diet. Just enough to make the body dip into the fat reserves, without so little that the body goes into preservation mode and conserves everything you eat. Oh, and virtually no carbs.
Mostly it adds up to eating a lot of soups, drinking a lot of water, and feeling a little shitty for the first few days.
Unless you feel like eschewing carbs for a lifetime you could try the 5:2. The change from carbs/starving days is supposed to surprise your system into greater weight loss. I can vouch for it to the tune of well over 2 stone painlessly. Also Miso soup, it rocks and is virtually calorie free, 30 calories a portion. Also good luck with your new eating plan.
Well, this plan is only for a few months anyway. It's basically to slim down from all the crap I ate while studying/working overtime, then getting back into the swing of things for exercise and similar.
Though I may well try that once off this, to help maintain.
In other news, graphic card install delayed. Apparently need a bigger power supply. Now off to research exactly what I need....
Quote from: Cain on September 01, 2015, 11:33:48 AM
I have a lot more terrible Nazi puns. Many. If I told my Nazi puns back to back, I would have a comedy sketch that would last for a thousand years.
I see what you did there.
What did the SS soldier say to his mother as he pushed a political dissident off a cliff? "Look mother, no Hans!"
Why don't Jewish cannibals like eating Germans? They give them gas.
What do you call an upset Nazi? A sauerkraut.
What is Hitler's least favourite planet? Jew-piter.
Why didn't Eva Braun give Hitler a blowjob? He always left a Nazi taste in her mouth.
Quote from: Cain on September 01, 2015, 08:44:46 PM
What did the SS soldier say to his mother as he pushed a political dissident off a cliff? "Look mother, no Hans!"
Why don't Jewish cannibals like eating Germans? They give them gas.
What do you call an upset Nazi? A sauerkraut.
What is Hitler's least favourite planet? Jew-piter.
Why didn't Eva Braun give Hitler a blowjob? He always left a Nazi taste in her mouth.
Jesus Christ I hate you more than anyone has ever hated anything. :horrormirth:
Quote from: Cain on September 01, 2015, 08:44:46 PM
What did the SS soldier say to his mother as he pushed a political dissident off a cliff? "Look mother, no Hans!"
Why don't Jewish cannibals like eating Germans? They give them gas.
What do you call an upset Nazi? A sauerkraut.
What is Hitler's least favourite planet? Jew-piter.
Why didn't Eva Braun give Hitler a blowjob? He always left a Nazi taste in her mouth.
:nopunsplease: :hm:
I mean do you nazi the signage?
what's worse than finding a worm in your apple?
the holocaust
Fresh from the vault:
http://panchronos.com/mp3/Orbital%20Sequence%20VI.mp3
Time for the three stupidest days in my life to commence.
Basically, my boss could not find cover for me and my coworker to attend training. He knows, however, he has been pushing his luck in getting us to attend previous training while also working, and that luck is running out.
Therefore, he is authorising my co-worker and I, for this week, to finish our shifts at 23:30 every night so we can attend training. In other words, aside from a notoriously flimsy door, there will be no security in this place overnight, including on a Friday. No-one to kick out unwelcome guests. No-one to help students who have lost their keys, or to shoo away homeless people looking for somewhere dry and relatively warm to spend the night. No-one to do all the usual nightly duties like kitchen checks, preparing people who are leaving, doing the necessary paperwork and external patrols. Hell, there wont even be anyone to unlock the office for the day staff to come in the next day, so I don't know how that is going to work.
This work training has been scehduled since about, oh, March. So you can see why they might have had trouble securing someone, anyone, to cover those days.
I kinda hope something goes wrong. Not massively wrong, something someone can recover from, but just something bad enough to help highlight how this place is "run"
Quote from: Cain on September 02, 2015, 01:34:11 PM
Time for the three stupidest days in my life to commence.
Basically, my boss could not find cover for me and my coworker to attend training. He knows, however, he has been pushing his luck in getting us to attend previous training while also working, and that luck is running out.
Therefore, he is authorising my co-worker and I, for this week, to finish our shifts at 23:30 every night so we can attend training. In other words, aside from a notoriously flimsy door, there will be no security in this place overnight, including on a Friday. No-one to kick out unwelcome guests. No-one to help students who have lost their keys, or to shoo away homeless people looking for somewhere dry and relatively warm to spend the night. No-one to do all the usual nightly duties like kitchen checks, preparing people who are leaving, doing the necessary paperwork and external patrols. Hell, there wont even be anyone to unlock the office for the day staff to come in the next day, so I don't know how that is going to work.
This work training has been scehduled since about, oh, March. So you can see why they might have had trouble securing someone, anyone, to cover those days.
I kinda hope something goes wrong. Not massively wrong, something someone can recover from, but just something bad enough to help highlight how this place is "run"
I'm starting to get the sense that most organizations are run this way, and that Tuscon is indeed everywhere.
If they really can't find "anyone", then you should ask for a 300% raise, as apparently you're the only person in the country qualified to do the overnight shift.
Well, we have two cover staff. One refuses to do nights, because she's sensible, and the other works the other night shift because they're not hiring anyone to replace the member of staff who left that position, and she has visa restrictions besides (I also strongly suspect they intend to downsize the staffing levels post Christmas).
Quite frankly, I think night shift does deserve extra pay, at least for unsociable hours. But this company....they don't just ignore basic human decency, they literally will not do something unless you bring solicitors into the picture. So yeah. My best bet is to finish my dissertation, then get the hell out of dodge.
Christ. Here's hoping some hobo shits in the hall while you're away.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 02, 2015, 04:29:52 PM
Christ. Here's hoping some hobo shits in the hall while you're away.
Submit this one to Hallmark.
Quote from: Cain on September 02, 2015, 03:45:30 PM
Well, we have two cover staff. One refuses to do nights, because she's sensible, and the other works the other night shift because they're not hiring anyone to replace the member of staff who left that position, and she has visa restrictions besides (I also strongly suspect they intend to downsize the staffing levels post Christmas).
Quite frankly, I think night shift does deserve extra pay, at least for unsociable hours. But this company....they don't just ignore basic human decency, they literally will not do something unless you bring solicitors into the picture. So yeah. My best bet is to finish my dissertation, then get the hell out of dodge.
And they can't hire a contractor for a couple of days while you're out?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 02, 2015, 05:25:12 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 02, 2015, 03:45:30 PM
Well, we have two cover staff. One refuses to do nights, because she's sensible, and the other works the other night shift because they're not hiring anyone to replace the member of staff who left that position, and she has visa restrictions besides (I also strongly suspect they intend to downsize the staffing levels post Christmas).
Quite frankly, I think night shift does deserve extra pay, at least for unsociable hours. But this company....they don't just ignore basic human decency, they literally will not do something unless you bring solicitors into the picture. So yeah. My best bet is to finish my dissertation, then get the hell out of dodge.
And they can't hire a contractor for a couple of days while you're out?
Yeah, that seems like a pretty normal course of action. My school did it when there was a campus security story published in the newspaper.
Incidentally they hired Securitas, which I later found out is the modern incarnation of the Pinkertons. And they didn't even bust any unions while they were there. :cry:
They could hire someone. But they wont. Because that would actually cost them money.
As far as I can see it, the situation is this: my boss is on the take. He uses a work travel card for daily travel, submits overtime for days he doesn't work, puts on a fitness class no-one attends and charges the college for it, doesn't come in for days at a time etc. He gets away with it because his boss does nothing, because he's a tired old man coming up on his retirment. They both get away with it because they don't cause problems for upper management, things keep ticking over and because no-one in upper management inquires, they don't have a clue how badly this place is run.
If my boss starts requesting things like money for outside contractors, he risks rocking the boat. He fears management will start to scrutinise him more thoroughly, and that his benefits and liberties will be curtailed.
But that's just a theory.
So....that right wing terrorism article is up (https://rebelnews.com/marcsimms/just-another-lone-wolf-or-how-the-far-right-gets-away-with-murder/)
Oh, that is you. I didn't realize you were using that as a pseudonym.
I have many pseudonyms. Some even match the names in my passports.
I've got a bottle.
Time to advertise.
I carried this all the way here just for LMNO.
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11215775_1615403702059185_5153451027986308578_n.jpg?oh=6be1f8a53ed8e3327563efea1b49fe23&oe=566AAA0B)
I dunno if you just ruined danishes, or ELEVATED them.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 03, 2015, 05:08:49 AM
I carried this all the way here just for LMNO.
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11215775_1615403702059185_5153451027986308578_n.jpg?oh=6be1f8a53ed8e3327563efea1b49fe23&oe=566AAA0B)
You don't need pastry to get me to eat ass.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 03, 2015, 02:04:22 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 03, 2015, 05:08:49 AM
I carried this all the way here just for LMNO.
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11215775_1615403702059185_5153451027986308578_n.jpg?oh=6be1f8a53ed8e3327563efea1b49fe23&oe=566AAA0B)
You don't need pastry to get me to eat ass.
Oh BTW Dk. Howl I'm just biting into "Engines of Creation" past the point where The Bald Man exposits his "experiment" and I kind of want to stop in order to write some of my own stories out before they are forever influenced by your own fictional cosmic perspective. You have inspired me to write, but urge to keep reading is also VERY strong.
Think I'm just going to finish the reading first. I want you to know it's messing with elements of the "Wizard Tales" in my head. They approach cosmology from an "outsider" perspective, but touch upon the idea of a Heaven with nobody "at the wheel" because Lucifer smashed the Medatron 5000 coms device up pretty good on his way out of God's "office" when he rage quit way "back in the Day".
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 03, 2015, 04:58:02 PM
Oh BTW Dk. Howl I'm just biting into "Engines of Creation" past the point where The Bald Man exposits his "experiment" and I kind of want to stop in order to write some of my own stories out before they are forever influenced by your own fictional cosmic perspective. You have inspired me to write, but urge to keep reading is also VERY strong.
Think I'm just going to finish the reading first. I want you to know it's messing with elements of the "Wizard Tales" in my head. They approach cosmology from an "outsider" perspective, but touch upon the idea of a Heaven with nobody "at the wheel" because Lucifer smashed the Medatron 5000 coms device up pretty good on his way out of God's "office" when he rage quit way "back in the Day".
That's not a bad idea.
For what it's worth, I got two more of the stories through on Nook, iBooks, Kobu, etc (everything except Amazon, which it turns out deliberately sits on shit unless you use their system and give them exclusivity for months).
So, Hell in a Dry Place and Tucson Saturday Night join The Paesors and My Girl Friday on the main catalog.
Well, we just got told that not only will our departing member of staff not get replaced, but that there is a "temporary hiring freeze" for our department in the event anyone else leaves.
BRB, looking for work.
Quote from: Cain on September 03, 2015, 06:32:52 PM
Well, we just got told that not only will our departing member of staff not get replaced, but that there is a "temporary hiring freeze" for our department in the event anyone else leaves.
BRB, looking for work.
Jesus. :lulz:
Not laughing at your situation, but rather at the absolute insanity of your bosses.
It's almost physically painful.
I really idolize Mr Rogers.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 03, 2015, 06:36:04 PM
Not laughing at your situation, but rather at the absolute insanity of your bosses.
Its pretty amazing. I've been laughing all evening.
The best part was we were told this this at the very end of the first day of training. It has to be among the least inspiring pep talk in history, right up alongside "let's go get our throats cut, boys".
Well, I've done something I've never done before today: I've called in sick.
I do actually feel a little shitty, but probably not enough to not justify coming in. That said, I'm sick enough of this place to probably get signed off for stress related disorders for life.
So, due to the occupation(s) of some of my neighbors, home security is not really an issue. However, some firm has been, uh, intimidating the locals to sign-up for protection because, look, how easy was it for them to ask that question, given that in order to do so, they were already trespassing... Like how the physical manifestation of "angels" in penetration testing would seem to carry all relevant derogatory connotations when it comes to home security... So, how interesting it was to see the same guy, normally driving arround in his pathetic yellow jeep, to be then also patrolling my hood in his personal station wagon... Well, I just don't know what to say other than this typifies the abusive development in my hood. Oh... humbug.
Quote from: Cain on September 04, 2015, 11:06:06 AM
Well, I've done something I've never done before today: I've called in sick.
I do actually feel a little shitty, but probably not enough to not justify coming in. That said, I'm sick enough of this place to probably get signed off for stress related disorders for life.
Fight the power Cain! :argh!:
I've agreed to cover a weekend shift on Labour Day weekend because nobody else would. In exchange im taking an extended weekend with Friday and Monday next week to visit family back home and look for better work here.
My sit-down after the contamination incident with my bosses went poorly as they tried to shift blame and 'reason' with me about how it wasn't a failure of this department but of the 'environmental assistants' that clear rooms. This is total bullshit and they knew it. Looked me right in the eyes and lied knowing that I knew they're speculating and that our job is to sort things and that meant that the process is broken. Told them so and that I'm looking for other employment.
What they don't know is that when I find it and give 2weeks notice or just maybe swap departments I'm giving a detailed report to Infectious Control complete with many compelling photos gathered over the last year or so, photos they've seen and heard accounting of from me already many times.
Photo evidence is best evidence. That said, i would recommend whistleblowing both after leaving and while in secure employment elsewhere.
Quote from: Cain on September 04, 2015, 01:42:03 PM
Photo evidence is best evidence. That said, i would recommend whistleblowing both after leaving and while in secure employment elsewhere.
Yeah. It's the biggest reason I'm looking for work at a new company. I hate to waste the nearly 3.5 years I've spent building union seniority and a good reputation, but I clearly can't keep letting myself burn out and hating my work environment. Figure it will take me a few months. Hope you enjoy your day off!
This post is just me messing with the attachment option. Want to see if it works for pics.
:monkeydance:
Quote from: axod on September 04, 2015, 12:47:33 PM
So, due to the occupation(s) of some of my neighbors, home security is not really an issue. However, some firm has been, uh, intimidating the locals to sign-up for protection because, look, how easy was it for them to ask that question, given that in order to do so, they were already trespassing... Like how the physical manifestation of "angels" in penetration testing would seem to carry all relevant derogatory connotations when it comes to home security... So, how interesting it was to see the same guy, normally driving arround in his pathetic yellow jeep, to be then also patrolling my hood in his personal station wagon... Well, I just don't know what to say other than this typifies the abusive development in my hood. Oh... humbug.
Stand your ground.
This fucking place.
So.
Originally, as you know, the plan was to leave this building unmanned during the night. After protests were raised, this plan was scrapped in favour of having some of the cleaning staff stand in for those attending the training, both day and night. Shifts on those days, after training, would be manned by the people meant to man them, up until 23:15 at night.
However, they did not schedule in anyone for tonight.
My immediate boss is on a five day holiday in Norway. This weekend is the student arrival weekend, the busiest time of the year, and he, as the manager of this building, has fucked off. The two newest members of staff are doing inductions. They've literally only been here 3 months.
New locks are being installed on the top floor, for our own college students. Staff here were not informed of this. Our cards have not been updated to give us access. These will have to be updated tomorrow, by one of the staff visiting the college. Meaning there will only be one member of staff on shift for that time period, when new students may be arriving.
My boss's boss is not answering either of his phones. His email inbox is also full, and so he cannot be contacted at all.
I am off for the next 3 days. I giveth not a single fuck, and I sincerely await the shitshow that will result from this, when management demand someone's head.
:popcorn:
I eagerly await your next post.
The morning shift are going to be locked out of the building tomorrow as well, until they call the operations guy with the phone.
I'm also going to go down tomorrow, during my off duty time, to let them know about the locks and cards.
But apart from that, I'm off from work and my emails until Tuesday.
*ahem*
I HATE SMASHWORDS WITH THE FIRE OF 1000 SUNS!
Goddammit.
Dok,
On his 12th revision of Little Orange book 1.
Maybe they're called smashwords because they make you want to smash your keyboard?
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 12:35:26 AM
Maybe they're called smashwords because they make you want to smash your keyboard?
It's fucking killing me.
I've nuked it with wordpad, I've gone in and examined the formatting cues. There's NOTHING WRONG WITH IT.
On the other hand, Hell in a Dry Place bounced 3 times, but went through when I said "fuck it" and loaded the first iteration on attempt 4.
There's a British outlet called ghostwords. I'm gonna load everything up there, too.
I think (but I'm not 100% on this) that Wordpad can still introduce artifacts into the formatting, under certain specific circumstances.
I know this means doing it all again, but have you double-checked with Notepad? That's my only suggestion, sorry.
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 12:51:11 AM
I think (but I'm not 100% on this) that Wordpad can still introduce artifacts into the formatting, under certain specific circumstances.
I know this means doing it all again, but have you double-checked with Notepad? That's my only suggestion, sorry.
Yeah that's all I could think too. Pretty sure that a .txt file made on wordpad has formatting code in it that is occulted by the prog but should be visible in notepad. Other possibility that comes to mind if notepad doesn't work would be to try a prog from a different OS. I use a bare bones text app simply called Writer for doing longer posts here and elsewhere on my Android phone.
I had thought LO was already loaded. Do they have a tech support line? Probably not over Labour Day weekend... :|
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 12:51:11 AM
I think (but I'm not 100% on this) that Wordpad can still introduce artifacts into the formatting, under certain specific circumstances.
I know this means doing it all again, but have you double-checked with Notepad? That's my only suggestion, sorry.
Definitely gonna try it. I'm out of options, here.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 05, 2015, 03:24:44 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 12:51:11 AM
I think (but I'm not 100% on this) that Wordpad can still introduce artifacts into the formatting, under certain specific circumstances.
I know this means doing it all again, but have you double-checked with Notepad? That's my only suggestion, sorry.
Yeah that's all I could think too. Pretty sure that a .txt file made on wordpad has formatting code in it that is occulted by the prog but should be visible in notepad. Other possibility that comes to mind if notepad doesn't work would be to try a prog from a different OS. I use a bare bones text app simply called Writer for doing longer posts here and elsewhere on my Android phone.
I had thought LO was already loaded. Do they have a tech support line? Probably not over Labour Day weekend... :|
LO is on smashwords. I'm trying to get it out to distributors.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 05, 2015, 03:32:00 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 12:51:11 AM
I think (but I'm not 100% on this) that Wordpad can still introduce artifacts into the formatting, under certain specific circumstances.
I know this means doing it all again, but have you double-checked with Notepad? That's my only suggestion, sorry.
Definitely gonna try it. I'm out of options, here.
Any luck?
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 05:03:18 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 05, 2015, 03:32:00 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 12:51:11 AM
I think (but I'm not 100% on this) that Wordpad can still introduce artifacts into the formatting, under certain specific circumstances.
I know this means doing it all again, but have you double-checked with Notepad? That's my only suggestion, sorry.
Definitely gonna try it. I'm out of options, here.
Any luck?
I'm going to do it tomorrow, because the staff only reviews publications during the week, and you never, ever submit on a Monday.
I had to think about that for a second, but yeah, good call.
I'm being a proper journalist and interviewing people by email and everything. Breaking news: Turkey hates human rights, jails journalists for "terrorism".
Quote from: Cain on September 05, 2015, 09:23:06 PM
I had to think about that for a second, but yeah, good call.
The weekend backlog is usually about 1500 documents long, and it gets glitchy.
QuoteI'm being a proper journalist and interviewing people by email and everything. Breaking news: Turkey hates human rights, jails journalists for "terrorism".
"Terrorism?"
Mysteriously, any journalist who may be slightly too critical of the glorious freedoms the Turkish Republic affords it citizens, especially the backward "Mountain Turks (http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/01/turkey-kurdish-minorities-rights.html)", or who may be too publically outspoken on the so-called rights of the Mountain Turks to practice their own made up culture through insidious Communist propaganda techniques like dancing (http://freemuse.org/archives/10111), or who criticizes "enhanced interrogation" of said dangerous subversise radicals, may be found to be actually be aiding these rebel organizations.
Two Vice magazine journalists were recently detained, for example, for "supporting" the PKK, and a whole range of other less well known journalists and media outlets have been targeted.
I have been reliably informed that studying while on duty at work is "unprofessional."
:lulz:
Not that I would listen anyway, but there are two things to keep in mind here. 1) I am regularly working at 3am in the morning on weekdays. I'm sure people here can appreciate how utterly quiet such a time of day is. 2) This is the manager who I have seen not once, but twice screaming his head off at students in the early hours of the morning (which he hypocritically lectured us on during the training).
Just had me a weird series of events chain up. There's been about 8 shooting incidents with several deaths in LaX over about the last month or so and today a drive by happened. I was just pulling up to a local grocery and checked FB briefly after I had parked. A gamer buddy of mine happens to be a manager for the grocery chain and posted that this new shooting had happened near his home minutes prior. I took note and listened to the wind for sirens or reports for a minute while I absorbed the news. Went about my shopping.
As I was putting my purchases in my car I hear my name called and sure as heck it's my friend and his little daughter. We chat and I walk back into the store with him for a few as we do. Turns out they need a 3rd shift manager assistant worth a damn and all things considered comparable to what I'm doing now for compensation for somewhat LESS responsibility overall than I currently deal with and actual management experience to add to my work history. I am certainty going to apply and almost certain to get it between his recommendation and my several quite excellent letters of same from my 3 current bosses.
I had been considering leaving the area in my search for other employment, but if this pans out I'll happily stick around.
Couple joints for the Holliday:
www.panchronos.com/mp3/DOCSK%20NOXTAZ-1.mp3
www.panchronos.com/mp3/CARAVAN%204%20SUMMER%20SESSION.mp3
The public transportation union here in Tucson has been on strike for I think 2months now. Last week, the Nevada I think transportation union got involved.
I don't begrudge them what they're asking - fifty cent raise (from 14.50 or 15/hr), better security on buses and at the transit stations (4 stabbings in the four months prior to the strike, 3 at transit stations), and better working conditions (when they started striking, there was a guy in the hospital from getting sick by black mold. Died two weeks later). I just wish I knew more about who is being stubborn about what so that I can bitch without being told something and then feel like an asshole.
Two people did lose their jobs for being uncompromising the first week or two, though.
Damn. Londoners went straight into bitching mode when the public transport went on strike for 2 days.
Checking in from Alva, Oklahoma. Yes, the Alva, Oklahoma. I've been here since Friday. Successfully avoided being lured into any conversations about the environment, Obama, or exactly why the country is falling to shit. Going to a pool tournament at the beer bar tonight. If I stick to iced-tea, I think I'll be able to avoid that shit until I leave tomorrow--although, it may be a bit tougher without my son and daughter here to distract the locals by talking to them about horseporn.com and drones and pooping into each other. (I truly have no idea...I just know that it worked)
Quote from: Cain on September 08, 2015, 11:59:17 AM
Damn. Londoners went straight into bitching mode when the public transport went on strike for 2 days.
I had to cross on saturday when they had the works on the circle/central line. Its kind of scary when you arrive at a station to a big gate and no idea where to go.
I had a similar thing with the Northern line shortly after the Xmas holidays a few years back. Having to use the bus system on the fly is pretty confusing.
That said, if you know there is a strike going down, you can plan alternatives pretty easily (https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/). It'll be time consuming and boring, but the way people were going on it was like they thought it was the end of the world.
Yeah, imagine if they had no alternative.
When we had the Bus strikes in Cork last year, it basically cut off anyone who had to travel to Kerry or any of the rural towns and they were just shit out of luck.
Was a grown up today.
Mostly.
I may have ended the very serious email with "Y'all need to get your shit together."
I have a feeling I may be doing much the same today.
:sad:
It sucks, being only one of the two responsible people on a team of nine.
They're about to let Kim Davis out. I expect to hear the fireworks and hooting round these parts.
On procedural grounds? Really?
Someone managed to crack a barrel of industrial grade oxidizer today. The shit's got a truly terrifying MSDS profile and they're not even wearing respirators and have people still working on sorting in the area. Stupid fuckers.
Quote from: Cain on September 08, 2015, 11:59:17 AM
Damn. Londoners went straight into bitching mode when the public transport went on strike for 2 days.
There's like 7 of the 35 lines running, but while I can wait two hours for the bus (as opposed to up to 30 minutes) to go bleed for great justice and profit, I can't get anywhere else I need to. Tons of people have lost their jobs, I know a guy who works at an alternative high school and says since the strike happened right at the start of the school year (which means it has only been a month or so, actually. Stupid time.) tons of his students got expelled and have to wait for next year to start, I know for a fact that certain places that offer mental health services do not currently have their bus lines running, so on and so forth.
I want my fucking life back. And someone will probably now tell me that's a dick thing to say, and I will feel like an asshole, but it's still true.
People are being dumb about it though. Some people went around saying they were the bus rider's union, and to protest the strike (I think) they got on the buses and refused to pay.
Way to go, assholes. Thanks for making things harder to resolve.
Nihilism is like the terrorist wing of apathy.
One of the many things I am grateful for joining the Army: it got out of California long enough to not want to move back. People in SoCal are fucking nuts. Something about deserts warps whitefolk.
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
I have got the nastyvirus. Fever, cough, swollen lymph, sore throat, chills, muscle pain, faucet nose, all of it.
Getting a bit of writing done. Was moved by "Not Dead Yet" rants and by that it's the only thing I can really do in my misery. Might be out for a couple days, that's how long it took the friends I believe I contracted it from to recover. Because I'm febrile I am contractually obligated to stay home at least until the fever breaks.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Is an elipse a form of punctuation?
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Is an elipse a form of punctuation?
Yeah, it's this ---> "..."
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 11:28:08 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Is an elipse a form of punctuation?
Yeah, it's this ---> "..."
Well then! So "quotes" is referred to as an elipse. Never knew, thanks.
Not sure if it's the fever, but that kinda looks like an unimpressed skull face.
Like Death was saying "Meh."
I got some writing done on a distinctly Discordian idea I jotted down months ago.
I just set to writing a story rather than elaborating the idea. I'm almost done with it, but have to try the sleep thing again. I call it Apocrypha Discordia. I'll open a thread and dump what I have so far. Hope you guys like it.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 10, 2015, 02:54:14 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 11:28:08 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Is an elipse a form of punctuation?
Yeah, it's this ---> "..."
Well then! So "quotes" is referred to as an elipse. Never knew, thanks.
Not sure if it's the fever, but that kinda looks like an unimpressed skull face.
Like Death was saying "Meh."
I got some writing done on a distinctly Discordian idea I jotted down months ago.
I just set to writing a story rather than elaborating the idea. I'm almost done with it, but have to try the sleep thing again. I call it Apocrypha Discordia. I'll open a thread and dump what I have so far. Hope you guys like it.
The three dots inside the quotation marks...
Quote from: Don Coyote on September 10, 2015, 03:03:36 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 10, 2015, 02:54:14 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 11:28:08 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Is an elipse a form of punctuation?
Yeah, it's this ---> "..."
Well then! So "quotes" is referred to as an elipse. Never knew, thanks.
Not sure if it's the fever, but that kinda looks like an unimpressed skull face.
Like Death was saying "Meh."
I got some writing done on a distinctly Discordian idea I jotted down months ago.
I just set to writing a story rather than elaborating the idea. I'm almost done with it, but have to try the sleep thing again. I call it Apocrypha Discordia. I'll open a thread and dump what I have so far. Hope you guys like it.
The three dots inside the quotation marks...
OHH! Thanks! I'm not so good brain right now.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 10, 2015, 02:54:14 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 11:28:08 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Is an elipse a form of punctuation?
Yeah, it's this ---> "..."
Well then! So "quotes" is referred to as an elipse. Never knew, thanks.
Not sure if it's the fever, but that kinda looks like an unimpressed skull face.
Like Death was saying "Meh."
I got some writing done on a distinctly Discordian idea I jotted down months ago.
I just set to writing a story rather than elaborating the idea. I'm almost done with it, but have to try the sleep thing again. I call it Apocrypha Discordia. I'll open a thread and dump what I have so far. Hope you guys like it.
No. It's the ... part that's the elipse.
Don't know if this is directly relevant, yet it sprung to mind:
QuoteDarkwing
12-22-2010, 08:37 AM
I always put one space between each period in the ellipses. It's the proper formatting (as far as I know) and it stops Word from wreaking havoc with its little substitutions.
Keeping one space between each allows your eventual publisher to typeset it properly. I've heard this is also the reason writers should just use "--" for the em dash instead of allowing Word to substitute a "real" em dash.
Just one of the many reasons the English department at my university hates Word. >.< The little condensed dots also happen to be wrong for MLA format.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 10, 2015, 03:32:17 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 10, 2015, 02:54:14 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 11:28:08 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 09, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2015, 07:21:23 PM
Found a problem with the LO formatting. I don't say "THE" problem, because there will be more.
But my frustration levels have decreased.
That's good news! What was the specific problem you found?
Somehow, two elipses got stuck in a smaller font, and wouldn't respond to control-A/font change.
I deleted them and restructured.
Is an elipse a form of punctuation?
Yeah, it's this ---> "..."
Well then! So "quotes" is referred to as an elipse. Never knew, thanks.
Not sure if it's the fever, but that kinda looks like an unimpressed skull face.
Like Death was saying "Meh."
I got some writing done on a distinctly Discordian idea I jotted down months ago.
I just set to writing a story rather than elaborating the idea. I'm almost done with it, but have to try the sleep thing again. I call it Apocrypha Discordia. I'll open a thread and dump what I have so far. Hope you guys like it.
No. It's the ... part that's the elipse.
Yeah man. I'm trying to work my brain. I feel even worse today.
So, 3 weeks left on my year as an atheist.
Haven't decided how I will feel when I stop forcing myself down this reality tunnel.
Do you find it's been an effort in thinking the physical universe is the entirety of existence?
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 10, 2015, 07:00:11 PM
Do you find it's been an effort in thinking the physical universe is the entirety of existence?
Not really. It was depressingly easy, really. But we Doktors don't believe pleasant lies.
The question is just which is the unpleasant truth? The idea that this is IT, or the idea that a god or gods did this to us
on purpose?
Only one way to find out. Problem is, there's no good way to publish the findings.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 10, 2015, 07:03:52 PM
Only one way to find out. Problem is, there's no good way to publish the findings.
Especially given the things I have to say to any gods that may be out there.
Yep. We're going out behind the barn, and we're gonna settle this shit.
Ohh my god, there are so many posts.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on August 23, 2015, 08:05:24 AM
So a while back i agreed to help my friend move. Typical deal, he promises us pizza and beer to help out. He asked me to keep today clear to help him move, and tells me to be ready for his mom to pick me up at 11. This means i have to forego my saturday morning JKD class. Whatever, fine. anything for a friend. His mom is two hours late in picking me up. While i'm waiting, my folks tell me they're going to Huntington beach today with the cousins, and to forget about my late friend and spend the day with family instead. No i said, i gave my word and damnit i'm gonna hold to it. after waiting almost to the point that I'm about to just get on with the rest of my day, they show up and off we go. We drive out to Fullerton, pack all his heavy solid wood furniture and head out to Whittier around 2pm. As we're doing this, we pass the pizza place he intends to buy pizza from, and i suggest we stop and buy pizza from the place now, as its getting abit late for lunch and loading the truck was rather strenuous. Nah he says, hell get the pizza later.
It's past 8pm tonight, no one has eaten anything since 11am. I fucking snap and say i either want to be taken home or some goddamn food. His dad suggests getting some domino's, my friend responds by insisting we wait for him to pick up pizza from the place we passed, which doesn't deliver. When his dad orders the Domino's to be delivered, he says, "fine, get him his bitch fit pizza" as though i'm the asshole for being hungry after 8 hours of hard sweaty unpaid work. I help unload the last of his shit and leave with my folks, silently fuming. I am madder than i have ever been with this person, and honestly considering never talking to him ever again.
Your "friend" is an ass, and I recommend informing him in no uncertain terms that he has worn out your interest in doing him any favors, EVER, and why.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 02, 2015, 04:29:52 PM
Christ. Here's hoping some hobo shits in the hall while you're away.
:lulz:
Quote from: Cain on September 02, 2015, 08:02:26 PM
So....that right wing terrorism article is up (https://rebelnews.com/marcsimms/just-another-lone-wolf-or-how-the-far-right-gets-away-with-murder/)
Oh my god I am so excited about pissing people on Facebook off with this!
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 10, 2015, 07:04:58 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 10, 2015, 07:03:52 PM
Only one way to find out. Problem is, there's no good way to publish the findings.
Especially given the things I have to say to any gods that may be out there.
Yep. We're going out behind the barn, and we're gonna settle this shit.
I'm down. Humanity has two advantages, superior numbers and actually being provably real. If "gods" exist at all they require US to exist. We do NOT require them.
Quote from: Cain on September 03, 2015, 06:32:52 PM
Well, we just got told that not only will our departing member of staff not get replaced, but that there is a "temporary hiring freeze" for our department in the event anyone else leaves.
BRB, looking for work.
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
Doing a rewrite of "To slay a jabberwocky" on account of I was never too comfortable with the first stanza not really being alliterative verse. Might be important to have the first part of a long poem consistent with the bulk of the poem form wise.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 10, 2015, 10:00:02 PM
Ohh my god, there are so many posts.
Welcome back.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd Little Orange part 1 got accepted to Nook, etc. :banana:
Should be up tonight at 2 AM EST.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 11, 2015, 12:05:07 AM
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd Little Orange part 1 got accepted to Nook, etc. :banana:
That's fucking awesome!!!
I am all zoned out, somewhere between "I need a nap" and "Holy shit I need to be trying to replace that damn washing machine".
I wrote a rough draft of my study abroad paper though. Now I just need to remember to order my books, check my email, write my other paper, appeal for an extension of my scholarship, and write to the lab I want to do my graduate studies in.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 12:18:37 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 11, 2015, 12:05:07 AM
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd Little Orange part 1 got accepted to Nook, etc. :banana:
That's fucking awesome!!!
I just spent 2 hours overhauling the format of book 2, and have just resubmitted it.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 11, 2015, 02:28:12 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 12:18:37 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 11, 2015, 12:05:07 AM
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd Little Orange part 1 got accepted to Nook, etc. :banana:
That's fucking awesome!!!
I just spent 2 hours overhauling the format of book 2, and have just resubmitted it.
I just spent 2 hours trying to find the download of a very expensive textbook I need for next term. COINCIDENCE?
(I failed.)
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 03:18:46 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 11, 2015, 02:28:12 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 12:18:37 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 11, 2015, 12:05:07 AM
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd Little Orange part 1 got accepted to Nook, etc. :banana:
That's fucking awesome!!!
I just spent 2 hours overhauling the format of book 2, and have just resubmitted it.
I just spent 2 hours trying to find the download of a very expensive textbook I need for next term. COINCIDENCE?
Nope. Obvious Tucson/Portland interference.
I want to get #3 reworked, but my luck, #3 would make it this time and #2 wouldn't.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 03:19:04 AM
(I failed.)
I won't know if I failed until tomorrow or Monday. :argh!:
DOES ANYBODY WHO IS REALLY GOOD AT PIRATING BOOKS WANT TO TRY TO HELP ME FIND A COUPLE OF BOOKS? I am having the hardest damn time.
Feel much better and happen to have the day off. I was going to take a Fri-Mon extended weekend and visit home to see my pop before I got laid low. I'm not going in case I'm still infectious. Dad has done well after the chemo, but he's still prone to infection. Told my boss I'll be in on Monday. Burnt up most of my PTO hours anyway.
I'm kinda hyper today actually and it feels damn good, so I'm going with it.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 04:13:43 PM
DOES ANYBODY WHO IS REALLY GOOD AT PIRATING BOOKS WANT TO TRY TO HELP ME FIND A COUPLE OF BOOKS? I am having the hardest damn time.
Wish I could, but my old rig is fried and I've only had this nifty smartphone for the last couple years. I'll do a lot of stupid things, but torrent streaming on a cell network seems TOO stupid for a man of my limited cyber talents.
The law would differ with me, but I only consider it piracy when there's a monitary motive. Otherwise I'd like to think of it as information acquisition or library liberation.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 04:13:43 PM
DOES ANYBODY WHO IS REALLY GOOD AT PIRATING BOOKS WANT TO TRY TO HELP ME FIND A COUPLE OF BOOKS? I am having the hardest damn time.
Can't make any promises, as I've not pirated many books in recent years, but what you looking for?
In other news, diet continues to work. I've lost a stone in just under three weeks, with no additional steps.
The soup is boring as fuck, but it does make choosing what to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner pretty simple.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 04:13:43 PM
DOES ANYBODY WHO IS REALLY GOOD AT PIRATING BOOKS WANT TO TRY TO HELP ME FIND A COUPLE OF BOOKS? I am having the hardest damn time.
I can.
but no fbi party vans pls.
Well, Little Orange I is in fact on Nook, and I finally managed to get the chapter breaks correct, so that the new chapters appear at the top of the page, rather than at random intervals. I seem to be getting better at this.
LO2 is still hanging in limbo, distributor-wise. I may have to wait until Monday. :argh!:
Quote from: Cain on September 11, 2015, 06:21:12 PM
In other news, diet continues to work. I've lost a stone in just under three weeks, with no additional steps.
The soup is boring as fuck, but it does make choosing what to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner pretty simple.
Did you already say what, exactly, you're eating on your diet? I wouldn't mind losing a few (weight measurmenete of choisce)s.
Aaand we have out first official Republican flounce, complete with butthurt insults from the flouncer and passive-aggressive compliments from the troll.
Goodbye Gov. Perry (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rick-perry-torches-donald-trump-215721176.html)
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 12, 2015, 12:06:52 AM
Aaand we have out first official Republican flounce, complete with butthurt insults from the flouncer and passive-aggressive compliments from the troll.
Goodbye Gov. Perry (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rick-perry-torches-donald-trump-215721176.html)
Well, he's going to jail, so I imagine he wants to spend more time with his accountant.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 12:42:27 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 12, 2015, 12:06:52 AM
Aaand we have out first official Republican flounce, complete with butthurt insults from the flouncer and passive-aggressive compliments from the troll.
Goodbye Gov. Perry (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rick-perry-torches-donald-trump-215721176.html)
Well, he's going to jail, so I imagine he wants to spend more time with his accountant.
Oh boy. Is he under investigation? I just didn't catch anything about it.
It was announced today that Fantasy Flight Games bought L5R from AEG. It will re-debut as a LCG at GenCon 2017. Playtesters aren't being ported over.
There goes my happy feels.
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on September 12, 2015, 12:57:13 AM
It was announced today that Fantasy Flight Games bought L5R from AEG. It will re-debut as a LCG at GenCon 2017. Playtesters aren't being ported over.
There goes my happy feels.
I'm a gamer, and I didn't get half of those acronyms/abbreviations.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 12:59:14 AM
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on September 12, 2015, 12:57:13 AM
It was announced today that Fantasy Flight Games bought L5R from AEG. It will re-debut as a LCG at GenCon 2017. Playtesters aren't being ported over.
There goes my happy feels.
I'm a gamer, and I didn't get half of those acronyms/abbreviations.
L5R-Legends of the 5 Rings
AEG- the company that used to do L5R
LCG- I think Living Card Game. Not that a fucking clue what is actually entailed in an LCG.
Quote from: Don Coyote on September 12, 2015, 01:01:44 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 12:59:14 AM
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on September 12, 2015, 12:57:13 AM
It was announced today that Fantasy Flight Games bought L5R from AEG. It will re-debut as a LCG at GenCon 2017. Playtesters aren't being ported over.
There goes my happy feels.
I'm a gamer, and I didn't get half of those acronyms/abbreviations.
L5R-Legends of the 5 Rings
AEG- the company that used to do L5R
LCG- I think Living Card Game. Not that a fucking clue what is actually entailed in an LCG.
What I didn't get was LCG and "ported over".
Ok. Did a bit of muh homework. What the hell was he doing running? Nevermind... he's probably going to burn.
Did I mention I'm 40?
Quote from: Don Coyote on September 12, 2015, 01:01:44 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 12:59:14 AM
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on September 12, 2015, 12:57:13 AM
It was announced today that Fantasy Flight Games bought L5R from AEG. It will re-debut as a LCG at GenCon 2017. Playtesters aren't being ported over.
There goes my happy feels.
I'm a gamer, and I didn't get half of those acronyms/abbreviations.
L5R-Legends of the 5 Rings
AEG- the company that used to do L5R
LCG- I think Living Card Game. Not that a fucking clue what is actually entailed in an LCG.
Living Card Game: a game where there is no collectibility, no surprise in what you get in a box. Everything is static.
What I meant by ported over is that it's not going to be a collectible card game anymore.
The problem here is that you must, absolutely MUST always buy the new expansions, because if you don't you will fall behind as the environment distends and becomes unbalanced for those who get left behind. It's the nature of LCGs. In CCGs you don't need to keep buying everything, it's just helpful, and of course there's the sense of surprise and glee you get when you open a pack and find that super rare card you need and nobody has.
Quote from: Cain on September 11, 2015, 06:05:32 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 11, 2015, 04:13:43 PM
DOES ANYBODY WHO IS REALLY GOOD AT PIRATING BOOKS WANT TO TRY TO HELP ME FIND A COUPLE OF BOOKS? I am having the hardest damn time.
Can't make any promises, as I've not pirated many books in recent years, but what you looking for?
I'm looking for Ecology 3rd edition by Cain, and Developmental Biology 10th edition by Gilbert. I managed to find the most ridiculously expensive book on my list already, but those two just elude me.
Normally I buy my textbooks, but this term they're just fucking off the hook and on top of that I had to replace my washing machine.
Quote from: Cain on September 11, 2015, 06:21:12 PM
In other news, diet continues to work. I've lost a stone in just under three weeks, with no additional steps.
The soup is boring as fuck, but it does make choosing what to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner pretty simple.
I'm damn envious. I was on a starvation all-veggie no-fat diet for three weeks in Peru and came back weighing three pounds less. Three measly fucking pounds.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 12, 2015, 03:15:40 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 11, 2015, 06:21:12 PM
In other news, diet continues to work. I've lost a stone in just under three weeks, with no additional steps.
The soup is boring as fuck, but it does make choosing what to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner pretty simple.
I'm damn envious. I was on a starvation all-veggie no-fat diet for three weeks in Peru and came back weighing three pounds less. Three measly fucking pounds.
At one point I was losing a pound a day, pretty much.
That said, the first few days was pretty miserable. And I drink so much water I'm practically living in my bathroom at times.
Quote from: Hoopla on September 12, 2015, 01:32:25 AM
Did I mention I'm 40?
It's all a horrible downhill slide from here, Hoops.
Take my advice: Put physical fitness at or near the top of your priorities. It's way harder to do at 45.
Shit, he ain't lying.
Revision #9 on the formatting for LO2. :tgrr:
At least this time it was only paragraph style fucker. ONLY. HAHAHA. AHAHAHAHAHA.
Dok,
Just had to go through the fucking thing front to back AGAIN.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 03:37:01 AM
Quote from: Hoopla on September 12, 2015, 01:32:25 AM
Did I mention I'm 40?
It's all a horrible downhill slide from here, Hoops.
Take my advice: Put physical fitness at or near the top of your priorities. It's way harder to do at 45.
So much this!
I fear responsibility to the point that all order and expectations terrify me. I disguise my fuck ups and crumbling sanity as eccentricities and nihilism. I'm scared someone might figure this out, so I push people away through snark.
Quote from: Meunster on September 12, 2015, 06:47:50 AM
I fear responsibility to the point that all order and expectations terrify me. I disguise my fuck ups and crumbling sanity as eccentricities and nihilism. I'm scared someone might figure this out, so I push people away through snark.
Introspection is useless unless you do something about the problems you identify.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 06:53:38 AM
Quote from: Meunster on September 12, 2015, 06:47:50 AM
I fear responsibility to the point that all order and expectations terrify me. I disguise my fuck ups and crumbling sanity as eccentricities and nihilism. I'm scared someone might figure this out, so I push people away through snark.
Introspection is useless unless you do something about the problems you identify.
No thanks, I'm just going to whine about it online to strangers.
Quote from: Meunster on September 12, 2015, 06:47:50 AM
I fear responsibility to the point that all order and expectations terrify me. I disguise my fuck ups and crumbling sanity as eccentricities and nihilism. I'm scared someone might figure this out, so I push people away through snark.
yeah maybe just don't
"Well, then stop."
I volunteer with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. I've been doing this for the last couple-three years. Today, I recall volunteering to help set up or break down but not both. However, what I have learned is that apparently I am going to dress as a pirate and lead small children through watershed-related activities for four hours.
I do not remember volunteering to do this, and in fact I specifically volunteered for set up or breakdown because those are two-hour jobs and I could do other shit with my day.
Basically, I am not happy with these developments.
Quote from: Meunster on September 12, 2015, 07:37:15 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 06:53:38 AM
Quote from: Meunster on September 12, 2015, 06:47:50 AM
I fear responsibility to the point that all order and expectations terrify me. I disguise my fuck ups and crumbling sanity as eccentricities and nihilism. I'm scared someone might figure this out, so I push people away through snark.
Introspection is useless unless you do something about the problems you identify.
No thanks, I'm just going to whine about it online to strangers.
I guess the world needs emos, too.
:kojak:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 12, 2015, 07:06:00 PM
I volunteer with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. I've been doing this for the last couple-three years. Today, I recall volunteering to help set up or break down but not both. However, what I have learned is that apparently I am going to dress as a pirate and lead small children through watershed-related activities for four hours.
I do not remember volunteering to do this, and in fact I specifically volunteered for set up or breakdown because those are two-hour jobs and I could do other shit with my day.
I have the shuddering horrors. I mean, granted, they're Portland children and will only grow up to be beard trainers, etc, but still.
UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Tell them what "volunteer" means, kick someone in the face, and go about your business.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 07:08:42 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 12, 2015, 07:06:00 PM
I volunteer with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. I've been doing this for the last couple-three years. Today, I recall volunteering to help set up or break down but not both. However, what I have learned is that apparently I am going to dress as a pirate and lead small children through watershed-related activities for four hours.
I do not remember volunteering to do this, and in fact I specifically volunteered for set up or breakdown because those are two-hour jobs and I could do other shit with my day.
I have the shuddering horrors. I mean, granted, they're Portland children and will only grow up to be beard trainers, etc, but still.
UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Tell them what "volunteer" means, kick someone in the face, and go about your business.
I got there 10 minutes late because it was in FUCKING SANDY, which was not clear, and I couldn't find anyone and there was no signage. So I wandered around for a while, IN THE WOODS BY MYSELF DRESSED AS A PIRATE, and then I went home. On the way out I did see some of the Slough people but by then I was pissed so I just said fuck it.
Good on you. That sounds like a clusterfuck.
Yeah, when people start changing the terms, it's time to quit.
...Says the guy whose entire job description is wrong
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 12, 2015, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 07:08:42 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 12, 2015, 07:06:00 PM
I volunteer with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. I've been doing this for the last couple-three years. Today, I recall volunteering to help set up or break down but not both. However, what I have learned is that apparently I am going to dress as a pirate and lead small children through watershed-related activities for four hours.
I do not remember volunteering to do this, and in fact I specifically volunteered for set up or breakdown because those are two-hour jobs and I could do other shit with my day.
I have the shuddering horrors. I mean, granted, they're Portland children and will only grow up to be beard trainers, etc, but still.
UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Tell them what "volunteer" means, kick someone in the face, and go about your business.
I got there 10 minutes late because it was in FUCKING SANDY, which was not clear, and I couldn't find anyone and there was no signage. So I wandered around for a while, IN THE WOODS BY MYSELF DRESSED AS A PIRATE, and then I went home. On the way out I did see some of the Slough people but by then I was pissed so I just said fuck it.
"Don't go in the woods, little Billy."
"Why not, mom?"
"There's a crazy lady out there dressed as a pirate."
This is exactly how urban legends start.
I forgot to ask, Nigel are you missing Inca Kola yet?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 13, 2015, 01:03:39 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 12, 2015, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 12, 2015, 07:08:42 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 12, 2015, 07:06:00 PM
I volunteer with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. I've been doing this for the last couple-three years. Today, I recall volunteering to help set up or break down but not both. However, what I have learned is that apparently I am going to dress as a pirate and lead small children through watershed-related activities for four hours.
I do not remember volunteering to do this, and in fact I specifically volunteered for set up or breakdown because those are two-hour jobs and I could do other shit with my day.
I have the shuddering horrors. I mean, granted, they're Portland children and will only grow up to be beard trainers, etc, but still.
UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Tell them what "volunteer" means, kick someone in the face, and go about your business.
I got there 10 minutes late because it was in FUCKING SANDY, which was not clear, and I couldn't find anyone and there was no signage. So I wandered around for a while, IN THE WOODS BY MYSELF DRESSED AS A PIRATE, and then I went home. On the way out I did see some of the Slough people but by then I was pissed so I just said fuck it.
"Don't go in the woods, little Billy."
"Why not, mom?"
"There's a crazy lady out there dressed as a pirate."
This is exactly how urban legends start.
:lulz:
Quote from: Cain on September 13, 2015, 02:03:35 AM
I forgot to ask, Nigel are you missing Inca Kola yet?
I hadn't actually thought about it since my very last glass of it, on the bus from Huaraz to Lima.
I cannot help but wonder what the hell would inspire such devotion in a nation for a bright yellow, Pepto-Bismol flavored fluid that is usually served warm.
Finished my first week at Home Depot. The people are pretty great, the only real complaints I had were that 1) because i said i had no preference for availability, i am for some reason being scheduled at the ass crack of dawn, and 2) because the store is understaffed, I am often being sent to be an associate at other other departments whether i know anything about them or not. at one point last week i was in the awkward position of being stopped every 5 minutes by customers who needed help, being unable to help them due to lack of experience or training, having to go get someone to help them, and realizing that there is no one to "get".
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 13, 2015, 02:52:30 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 13, 2015, 02:03:35 AM
I forgot to ask, Nigel are you missing Inca Kola yet?
I hadn't actually thought about it since my very last glass of it, on the bus from Huaraz to Lima.
I cannot help but wonder what the hell would inspire such devotion in a nation for a bright yellow, Pepto-Bismol flavored fluid that is usually served warm.
In my experience, it was usually the only drink that wasn't opened up and had a bit taken off the top. When you saw all the other drink bottles lined up, all the levels would be massively different, except that one.
I liked it, myself.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on September 13, 2015, 03:04:02 AM
Finished my first week at Home Depot. The people are pretty great, the only real complaints I had were that 1) because i said i had no preference for availability, i am for some reason being scheduled at the ass crack of dawn, and 2) because the store is understaffed, I am often being sent to be an associate at other other departments whether i know anything about them or not. at one point last week i was in the awkward position of being stopped every 5 minutes by customers who needed help, being unable to help them due to lack of experience or training, having to go get someone to help them, and realizing that there is no one to "get".
Very glad to hear sir!
Sometimes the key is to be the person that takes the awkward shit in stride and asks for more. The following mantra may be helpful
Verbalize,"I am payed by the hour." *inhale through nose smoothly, exhale through mouth slowly for appx twice as long* NEVER IN FRONT OF A CUSTY OR PEER
If in front of a decent boss, only one that's earned your respect, give it some humorous tone, but it will show you can deal.
The body has a natural reflex that causes the heart to slow and muscles to relax, these in turn tend to be of health benefit and drop a bit of dopamine. You will need as much natural, endogenous dopamine as possible, so be also sincere when you smile and find something you like about the customer consciously as these add to the supply. If custy is of the asshole tribe, GRIN and imagine ways they could be better to your mind, then be extra courteous as you explain that you're not an expert, but will happily find one immediately. Assholes most often gentle down some if there's an extra witness.
Other than that ask ALL the questions like a 5 year old, cuz you're new. Don't ever get down on yourself for it, use it. You have a unique immunity for several months at least as "jobnoob". If they fire you or some shit file unemployment immediately, they may even try to hire you back or "put you on the schedule again" cuz that costs and returns them NOTHING, but if it was on shitty terms simply ignore their calls and go hunting immediately, but take your time as unemployment is meant to help you have the wherewithal to find work that you are suited to.
Just some unsolicited environmental adaptation advice from the Association for Unsolicited Advisements. Best fortune! :)
OK, finally did some measuring. Found a power supply unit that should fit inside my box. Have ordered, will arrange for PC guy to do the upgrade again when it arrives.
And cross my fingers that I don't have to send it back/buy another thing.
Quote from: Cain on September 13, 2015, 09:21:38 PM
OK, finally did some measuring. Found a power supply unit that should fit inside my box. Have ordered, will arrange for PC guy to do the upgrade again when it arrives.
And cross my fingers that I don't have to send it back/buy another thing.
I feel like the saga of your computer spans aeons.
I tried to make rarebit today, but it turned out all soupy and weird as fuck. I think it's the cheap cheese I used. I don't know what the fuck is wrong with it, but I knew I should have spend the extra dollar on Tillamook cheese.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 13, 2015, 10:47:30 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 13, 2015, 09:21:38 PM
OK, finally did some measuring. Found a power supply unit that should fit inside my box. Have ordered, will arrange for PC guy to do the upgrade again when it arrives.
And cross my fingers that I don't have to send it back/buy another thing.
I feel like the saga of your computer spans aeons.
I know, right?
I partly only have myself to blame...procrastinating. Then there is the 5 days of the week that absolutely fuck all gets done because I'm either working or so tired that I cannot see straight, let alone take technical information.
But with any luck, this should be over sometime in the next two weeks, barring what I have been assured is a very simple RAM upgrade.
Cain, a gift for use with your coworkers, etc:
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Hah. So long as my coworker isn't talking about 9/11, she's OK to have around.
That said, I may turn it into a mask and wear it to the next staff meeting.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 13, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
Cain, a gift for use with your coworkers, etc:
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:lulz: from the infamous, internationally suppressed "TGRR's Books on Tape" series. The only complete set thought to remain is his original dub set, stored as grave goods in his tomb, wherever THAT is.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:18:24 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 13, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
Cain, a gift for use with your coworkers, etc:
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:lulz: from the infamous, internationally suppressed "TGRR's Books on Tape" series. The only complete set thought to remain is his original dub set, stored as grave goods in his tomb, wherever THAT is.
You didn't just say his name.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 14, 2015, 02:20:51 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:18:24 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 13, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
Cain, a gift for use with your coworkers, etc:
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:lulz: from the infamous, internationally suppressed "TGRR's Books on Tape" series. The only complete set thought to remain is his original dub set, stored as grave goods in his tomb, wherever THAT is.
You didn't just say his name.
There were acronyms... uh, but not a name. I'll.... just... shut up bout the things now. As per the instructions.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:26:12 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 14, 2015, 02:20:51 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:18:24 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 13, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
Cain, a gift for use with your coworkers, etc:
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:lulz: from the infamous, internationally suppressed "TGRR's Books on Tape" series. The only complete set thought to remain is his original dub set, stored as grave goods in his tomb, wherever THAT is.
You didn't just say his name.
There were acronyms... uh, but not a name. I'll.... just... shut up bout the things now. As per the instructions.
Did you just hear a thumping noise?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 14, 2015, 02:29:28 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:26:12 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 14, 2015, 02:20:51 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:18:24 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 13, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
Cain, a gift for use with your coworkers, etc:
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:lulz: from the infamous, internationally suppressed "TGRR's Books on Tape" series. The only complete set thought to remain is his original dub set, stored as grave goods in his tomb, wherever THAT is.
You didn't just say his name.
There were acronyms... uh, but not a name. I'll.... just... shut up bout the things now. As per the instructions.
Did you just hear a thumping noise?
(http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/Smileys/default/icon_eek.gif)
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on September 14, 2015, 02:58:21 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 14, 2015, 02:29:28 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:26:12 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 14, 2015, 02:20:51 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 14, 2015, 02:18:24 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 13, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
Cain, a gift for use with your coworkers, etc:
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:lulz: from the infamous, internationally suppressed "TGRR's Books on Tape" series. The only complete set thought to remain is his original dub set, stored as grave goods in his tomb, wherever THAT is.
You didn't just say his name.
There were acronyms... uh, but not a name. I'll.... just... shut up bout the things now. As per the instructions.
Did you just hear a thumping noise?
(http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/Smileys/default/icon_eek.gif)
*says nothing, shakes head vigorously, hugs self*
There's a bunch of noise coming out of the crawl space.
I guess I better go check it out.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 14, 2015, 03:13:03 AM
There's a bunch of noise coming out of the crawl space.
I guess I better go check it out.
NO DON'T DO IT! :drama1:
It will be fine.
BRB.
Well, then. That's sorted.
Praise Payne! He has Risen!
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 14, 2015, 03:57:36 AM
Praise Payne! He has Risen!
Damn straight. And I see there's been some
backsliding going on around here.
I shall fetch Richter and his Razor-Sharp Hammer o' Correction.
Now I've seen 2 men resurrect in 2 days. One I know FOR SURE was dead. I can't even say I know that for sure about Jesus! I quit! No more theology. I've seen too much. Death is not supposed to be a "revolving door" system!!
Apparently, death now works on comicbook continuity rules.
OH FUCK, HE'S BACK.
I think I might have picked a fight with my only Army buddy who is also an Atheist.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 14, 2015, 05:06:24 AM
OH FUCK, HE'S BACK.
It's the reboot. Me, Batman, and half a dozen soap opera characters.
Quote from: N E T on September 14, 2015, 05:39:39 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 14, 2015, 05:33:23 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 14, 2015, 05:06:24 AM
OH FUCK, HE'S BACK.
It's the reboot. Me, Batman, and half a dozen soap opera characters.
:banana:
Glad to see you, too. I shall ask Richter to use the small thumbscrews on you. We've cut the thread down some.
Guess who's back? Back again?
Roger's back, tell a friend.
Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back...
(TGRR)
Dok created a monster, cause nobody wants to
See SCIENCE! no more, they want Holy, he's chopped liver.
Well if you want Holy, this is what we'll give ya,
A little bit of PILLZ mixed with some hard liquor
Some benzos that'll brainfart my art quicker than the
Schlock when I get locked at the hospital by the Doktor when I'm not cooperating
Then I'm knocking the coffin while he's operating (hey!)
You waited this long now start crusading 'cause I'm back,
I'm on the rack and Gospel-braying
I know you talk about "Bob," Ms. Haywire, but your wallet's Slack problem's Holy Fire.
So the FB scene won't let me preach or let me be me so let me see
They tried to shut me down, Disco '13, but it feels un-Holy without me
So come on, bourbon on your lips, fuck that,
Blow out your shit, get hair on your tits and get ready 'cause this shit's about to get heavy
I just howled from the rooftops:
FUCK YOU LILLY!
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
Quote from: President Television on September 14, 2015, 05:47:23 AM
Guess who's back? Back again?
Roger's back, tell a friend.
Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back...
(TGRR)
Dok created a monster, cause nobody wants to
See SCIENCE! no more, they want Holy, he's chopped liver.
Well if you want Holy, this is what we'll give ya,
A little bit of PILLZ mixed with some hard liquor
Some benzos that'll brainfart my art quicker than the
Schlock when I get locked at the hospital by the Doktor when I'm not cooperating
Then I'm knocking the coffin while he's operating (hey!)
You waited this long now start crusading 'cause I'm back,
I'm on the rack and Gospel-braying
I know you talk about "Bob," Ms. Haywire, but your wallet's Slack problem's Holy Fire.
So the FB scene won't let me preach or let me be me so let me see
They tried to shut me down, Disco '13, but it feels un-Holy without me
So come on, bourbon on your lips, fuck that,
Blow out your shit, get hair on your tits and get ready 'cause this shit's about to get heavy
I just howled from the rooftops:
FUCK YOU LILLY!
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
:spittake:
I just shat my pance.
SHAT MY PANCE!
Quote from: President Television on September 14, 2015, 05:47:23 AM
Guess who's back? Back again?
Roger's back, tell a friend.
Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back...
(TGRR)
Dok created a monster, cause nobody wants to
See SCIENCE! no more, they want Holy, he's chopped liver.
Well if you want Holy, this is what we'll give ya,
A little bit of PILLZ mixed with some hard liquor
Some benzos that'll brainfart my art quicker than the
Schlock when I get locked at the hospital by the Doktor when I'm not cooperating
Then I'm knocking the coffin while he's operating (hey!)
You waited this long now start crusading 'cause I'm back,
I'm on the rack and Gospel-braying
I know you talk about "Bob," Ms. Haywire, but your wallet's Slack problem's Holy Fire.
So the FB scene won't let me preach or let me be me so let me see
They tried to shut me down, Disco '13, but it feels un-Holy without me
So come on, bourbon on your lips, fuck that,
Blow out your shit, get hair on your tits and get ready 'cause this shit's about to get heavy
I just howled from the rooftops:
FUCK YOU LILLY!
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
:mittens:
He lives, he dies, HE LIVES AGAIN!
Quote from: President Television on September 14, 2015, 05:47:23 AM
Guess who's back? Back again?
Roger's back, tell a friend.
Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back...
(TGRR)
Dok created a monster, cause nobody wants to
See SCIENCE! no more, they want Holy, he's chopped liver.
Well if you want Holy, this is what we'll give ya,
A little bit of PILLZ mixed with some hard liquor
Some benzos that'll brainfart my art quicker than the
Schlock when I get locked at the hospital by the Doktor when I'm not cooperating
Then I'm knocking the coffin while he's operating (hey!)
You waited this long now start crusading 'cause I'm back,
I'm on the rack and Gospel-braying
I know you talk about "Bob," Ms. Haywire, but your wallet's Slack problem's Holy Fire.
So the FB scene won't let me preach or let me be me so let me see
They tried to shut me down, Disco '13, but it feels un-Holy without me
So come on, bourbon on your lips, fuck that,
Blow out your shit, get hair on your tits and get ready 'cause this shit's about to get heavy
I just howled from the rooftops:
FUCK YOU LILLY!
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
Now this looks like my century so everybody just screech at me
'Cause we need a little less heresy,
'Cause it feels un-Holy without me
:lulz: :lulz: Fuckin' Amazing!
Day has been insanely busy. Got a call from the grocery chain's HR rep and interview set for Thrs morning! If they can make a better offer I'm gone. If not, gonna stack up as much overtime as I reasonably can and jump elsewhere. Never lived outside Wisconsin. Kind of tired of it. We shall see!
Little Orange 2 is finally through editing, and will be available on Nook, etc (except Kindle) tomorrow morning.
:banana:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 14, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Little Orange 2 is finally through editing, and will be available on Nook, etc (except Kindle) tomorrow morning.
:banana:
HUZZAH! Effort not wasted!
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 15, 2015, 04:53:50 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 14, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Little Orange 2 is finally through editing, and will be available on Nook, etc (except Kindle) tomorrow morning.
:banana:
HUZZAH! Effort not wasted!
Yeah, if #3 goes through tomorrow, all 7 books will be done.
So then it's time to do LDW and the new story.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 15, 2015, 05:10:24 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 15, 2015, 04:53:50 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 14, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Little Orange 2 is finally through editing, and will be available on Nook, etc (except Kindle) tomorrow morning.
:banana:
HUZZAH! Effort not wasted!
Yeah, if #3 goes through tomorrow, all 7 books will be done.
So then it's time to do LDW and the new story.
Your stuff is really great and I'm glad it's getting published. I haven't picked up reading LO again, but because I sense somehow that there will be no going back from where I'm at in Engines of Creation. There's a weird desire to get more of my own stuff down in writing before I proceed. Not really sure why, but I think you've managed to troll my soul a bit. Not really kidding about that, it's weird. Think I'm going to just keep reading AND writing as I can. This next week's going to be hectic, but I'm getting the feeling that if I don't willingly choose to MAKE time I'll get stuck in "The Crack".
If the revolutions of today are tomorrow's hot topics, what are the hot topics of today going to be tomorrow?
Can someone sell tickets to their suicide?
Like big concert stage, have some bands play, then BAM guy chugs a bottle of everclear, takes a bottle of Tylenol then does a backflip, head first off, the roof of the stage.
I'd buy tickets to that. Hell I'd sell tickets to mine.
I feel like there's a law agianst it though. Which, I don't think there should be. The right of getting off the ride should be part of the Constitution or something.
Quote from: Meunster on September 15, 2015, 06:27:57 AM
Can someone sell tickets to their suicide?
Like big concert stage, have some bands play, then BAM guy chugs a bottle of everclear, takes a bottle of Tylenol then does a backflip, head first off, the roof of the stage.
I'd buy tickets to that. Hell I'd sell tickets to mine.
I feel like there's a law agianst it though. Which, I don't think there should be. The right of getting off the ride should be part of the Constitution or something.
It's an inalienable right in the sense that nobody can stop you. Go test that if you doubt me.
Quote from: Meunster on September 15, 2015, 06:27:57 AM
Can someone sell tickets to their suicide?
Like big concert stage, have some bands play, then BAM guy chugs a bottle of everclear, takes a bottle of Tylenol then does a backflip, head first off, the roof of the stage.
I'd buy tickets to that. Hell I'd sell tickets to mine.
I feel like there's a law agianst it though. Which, I don't think there should be. The right of getting off the ride should be part of the Constitution or something.
I'm not entirely sure the law is the best deterrence against people planning on committing suicide....
Quote from: Meunster on September 15, 2015, 06:27:57 AM
I feel like there's a law agianst it though.
I dunno, GG Allin once promised to kill himself on stage at one of his shows on a specific date. You could say that was effectively selling tickets to a suicide. I mean, he was in prison at the time, so he didn't do it, and in any case it probably doesn't matter if it's illegal or not because it's GG Allin, but there is sorta precedent.
So today i was ringing up a large order for these three Mexican dudes, and my head cashier was helping me out because it was one of those transactions that couldve been a shoplifting attempt(whenever someone buys a bigass container that could hide a lot of stolen swag, we get real cautious). a huge tool chest, several doors, and a bunch of insulation came out to over 650 dollars, which they paid in mostly 20s. So, not wanting to screw up the cash count in front of the head cashier, i take my time to count out the twenties. I can hear the guys chattering to each other in Spanish, but i'm not paying attention, as i'm only thinking about the cash in my hand. I get the total, make change and complete the transaction. Afterwards the head cashier turns to me and asks if i speak spanish, I say yes, and ask why. She says that apparently the three cholos had been talking smack about me in spanish while i was trying to count out their money. "yea," she says, "I was sitting here waiting for you to say something. You should have stood up for yourself."
First thoughts: "oh damn i feel a fool now, I didn't even realize those guys were messing with me
Second thoughts: "oh fuck, she probably thinks i'm a pushover now that I didn't say shit to those guys."
Third thoughts: "Wait, did the head cashier just give me permission to start shit with cholos?"
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 14, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Little Orange 2 is finally through editing, and will be available on Nook, etc (except Kindle) tomorrow morning.
:banana:
Awesome man, I know I haven't been around much lately but if you'd like me to promote it on the front page and blog just drop me a PM with a link and I'll put it up.
Quote from: Faust on September 15, 2015, 10:18:13 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 14, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Little Orange 2 is finally through editing, and will be available on Nook, etc (except Kindle) tomorrow morning.
:banana:
Awesome man, I know I haven't been around much lately but if you'd like me to promote it on the front page and blog just drop me a PM with a link and I'll put it up.
Will do.
So in late October I'm going to a secluded 120 acre farm in Missouri for a seasonal gathering of 4channers who enjoy guns.
Last time someone made brownies with cum in them. I'm excited to spend 3 days camping with a gun under my pillow incase they try to >rape. The brownies we're good though. And there always like 3 qt cross dressers that show up.
Only problem is I have no one to go with, and I know shit about camping in the woods.
Any camping tips?
Snakes are easily startled by shouting loudly at them to stop what they are doing, right now.
Note: may also work on 4channers.
Got called into work early and staying late, also picking up both days this weekend. I'm still pretty lit. I'm going to try and cool my jets with work. I will if nothing else get some extra cash this way. I'll check in here as I can, but not really going to likely get any creative work done for a bit. I have a few too many plates spinning. When I know what's what with my work life and have cooled off about some things I'll be back good as new.
Quote from: Cain on September 15, 2015, 07:54:54 PM
Snakes are easily startled by shouting loudly at them to stop what they are doing, right now.
:lulz:
Quote from: Cain on September 15, 2015, 07:55:13 PM
Note: may also work on 4channers.
I'll have to try it. :lulz:
Also, someone is bringing a tank and a cannon to this meet up.
Look up the symptoms of a serious skin infection and refresh your first aid training. Pack a kit that includes at least one ace bandage, gauze, medical tape and alcohol wipes. Never apply a tourniquet unless the limb is already trash.
Also, being in charge of article titles is sometimes the best job.
Quote from: Cain on September 15, 2015, 07:55:13 PM
Note: may also work on 4channers.
A lot of them are millennials...
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
I've cooled down and, as is my right by contract, left early since they called me in early. Still going to work through the weekend, but I know it's critical to pace myself. I DO have a rant simmering in my guts that I have to get out real soon, but got some friends to chill with first. I WILL keep working on creative projects. I'm not going to let a silly thing like a shitty article steal my happy. That shit is mine and I'm taking it back!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 16, 2015, 01:09:33 AM
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
Yeah.. there's a distinctive chill that goes with any news of threatening illness in a parent. I've felt it every time I even hear my dad has a cold since the lymphoma. Hang in there sir. Hope the best!
FUCK. CANCER.
Yeah, that's all I got. Sorry, Rog.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 16, 2015, 05:49:34 AM
FUCK. CANCER.
Yeah, that's all I got. Sorry, Rog.
Pretty sure he's gonna be okay. He's still fairly young (72), it's not an aggressive cancer (and it's early), and he can afford treatment.
But this is what happens in our family if you dodge early death by heart attack. At about age 75 (more or less) all your cells rebel and it's one cancer after another.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 16, 2015, 01:13:39 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 16, 2015, 01:09:33 AM
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
Yeah.. there's a distinctive chill that goes with any news of threatening illness in a parent. I've felt it every time I even hear my dad has a cold since the lymphoma. Hang in there sir. Hope the best!
Thanks, TWJ.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 16, 2015, 01:09:33 AM
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
Glad it's the kind of cancer with nads that can be kicked.
Welp.
Someone entered my bedroom while I was sleeping today. Naturally, I have sent a very angry email to my boss and his boss.
I've also explained, in not so subtle terms, that 1) I research scary people for a living and 2) I also work as a journalist, and any unauthorized access to my computer could have serious fucking consequences.
We shall see how they respond, though I am not holding my breath on any serious response.
Wow.
They're just looking to get fucked, aren't they?
Pretty much.
I had a meeting at the end of June with the two people I emailed over this, and I was assured that under no circumstances would my room be entered without my permission. Furthermore, I mentioned at that meeting that having an east-facing window, next to a main road, while working night shifts, was having a clearly obvious impact on my quality of sleep. They promised to look into alternatives...then nothing. I have all this in writing as well.
Throw on top of that the complete absence of management for the past two weeks and for at least the next two weeks, the refusal of the Head of Welfare and Boarding to attend meetings with staff, the ongoing clusterfuck that is "downsizing by attrition", no staff meetings since February and all the additional issues and...yeah.
Quote from: Cain on September 16, 2015, 06:24:46 PM
Pretty much.
I had a meeting at the end of June with the two people I emailed over this, and I was assured that under no circumstances would my room be entered without my permission. Furthermore, I mentioned at that meeting that having an east-facing window, next to a main road, while working night shifts, was having a clearly obvious impact on my quality of sleep. They promised to look into alternatives...then nothing. I have all this in writing as well.
Throw on top of that the complete absence of management for the past two weeks and for at least the next two weeks, the refusal of the Head of Welfare and Boarding to attend meetings with staff, the ongoing clusterfuck that is "downsizing by attrition", no staff meetings since February and all the additional issues and...yeah.
I have my problems with my working environment, but this shit is criminal negligence and outright B&E.
The last Little Orange book went through! WOOT! I'm all caught up!
:sexybeast:
I'm filling in a self appraisal form for work.
First three questions: Is your job description accurate? (No), Do you fully understand the requirements of your role? (No, because my role is not the job I signed up for) and Do you understand the objectives of your department? (No, because I don't understand my job role because my job description isn't accurate).
Off to a strong start.
Quote from: Cain on September 16, 2015, 11:30:54 PM
I'm filling in a self appraisal form for work.
The real way to handle those is to write yourself up as the next Jesus H Christ. Those things are written to make people "be honest" (ie, slap themselves), so they don't have to give them a raise.
That shouldn't be too hard....Cara and myself basically do more work than the other three shifts put together.
That said, I'm strongly fighting the temptation to slap management in the comments I'm writing.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 16, 2015, 01:09:33 AM
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
Oh, that sucks. Cancer is scary even when it's one of the easily-treated ones.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 17, 2015, 01:23:35 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 16, 2015, 01:09:33 AM
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
Oh, that sucks. Cancer is scary even when it's one of the easily-treated ones.
Yeah, and he's already had his quota of health scares this year.
I want to smoke, but I kinda feel like i have to shit.
I fear if I go smoke the shit will hit me, and I won't have to to finish the smoke, so ill have to squat outside. I'm stubborn so I won't just put the smoke out to go shit.
Fuck it ill go smoke
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 16, 2015, 01:09:33 AM
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
I sorry to hear about your dad, Rog. I've lost a few relatives to cancer myself, and its a real shitshow. So here's hoping everything turns out okay for your dad.
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 02:28:16 AM
I want to smoke, but I kinda feel like i have to shit.
I fear if I go smoke the shit will hit me, and I won't have to to finish the smoke, so ill have to squat outside. I'm stubborn so I won't just put the smoke out to go shit.
Fuck it ill go smoke
My fears came true.
Got a call at 6:30 this morning from my bosses's boss, demanding I come up with a solution for people walking into my flat.
Yes, this was after a full night shift, after disturbed sleep.
I was then simultaneously told that this is simply the cost of communal living (despite me living at three boarding houses before this without this sort of issue, and it not happening to anyone else, ever) and that if I don't like it I should just move out.
I may have hung up on him.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 16, 2015, 01:09:33 AM
So. My dad has skin cancer.
His prognosis is excellent, but still.
Ugh, really sorry to hear that. Glad it's one that's fairly easily treated, but as has been said, it certainly doesn't make it any more comforting. Hope it clears up quick
Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2015, 05:09:42 PM
Got a call at 6:30 this morning from my bosses's boss, demanding I come up with a solution for people walking into my flat.
Yes, this was after a full night shift, after disturbed sleep.
I was then simultaneously told that this is simply the cost of communal living (despite me living at three boarding houses before this without this sort of issue, and it not happening to anyone else, ever) and that if I don't like it I should just move out.
I may have hung up on him.
Is the solution filing trespassing charges?
Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2015, 05:09:42 PM
Got a call at 6:30 this morning from my bosses's boss, demanding I come up with a solution for people walking into my flat.
Yes, this was after a full night shift, after disturbed sleep.
I was then simultaneously told that this is simply the cost of communal living (despite me living at three boarding houses before this without this sort of issue, and it not happening to anyone else, ever) and that if I don't like it I should just move out.
I may have hung up on him.
Electrified doorknob and bear trap inside the door. And that's what happens when you ask stupid questions.
But on a serious note, that's infuriating enough on it's own, never mind with all the other BS you're dealing with. A hang-up is the nicest reaction he could have gotten.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 17, 2015, 05:22:33 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2015, 05:09:42 PM
Got a call at 6:30 this morning from my bosses's boss, demanding I come up with a solution for people walking into my flat.
Yes, this was after a full night shift, after disturbed sleep.
I was then simultaneously told that this is simply the cost of communal living (despite me living at three boarding houses before this without this sort of issue, and it not happening to anyone else, ever) and that if I don't like it I should just move out.
I may have hung up on him.
Is the solution filing trespassing charges?
It's certainly part of it, yes.
I gave them a solution, 4 months ago. They rejected that solution, lied to me as to the reason why, and took it upon themselves to find a resolution back then (then did nothing).
But, when it's convenient, it's suddenly my responsibility again.
Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2015, 05:24:36 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 17, 2015, 05:22:33 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2015, 05:09:42 PM
Got a call at 6:30 this morning from my bosses's boss, demanding I come up with a solution for people walking into my flat.
Yes, this was after a full night shift, after disturbed sleep.
I was then simultaneously told that this is simply the cost of communal living (despite me living at three boarding houses before this without this sort of issue, and it not happening to anyone else, ever) and that if I don't like it I should just move out.
I may have hung up on him.
Is the solution filing trespassing charges?
It's certainly part of it, yes.
I gave them a solution, 4 months ago. They rejected that solution, lied to me as to the reason why, and took it upon themselves to find a resolution back then (then did nothing).
But, when it's convenient, it's suddenly my responsibility again.
I am so hoping this entire exchange exists in emails.
Almost all of it. Final part was in a phone call, but someone else was in the room with me when I took it, and I immediately wrote a log for it after the call.
The campus slut has fallen in love with me.
I'm asexual. This will be interesting.
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
The campus slut has fallen in love with me.
I'm asexual. This will be interesting.
You're a fucking asshole. Seriously. Die. Or shut up. Something.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 17, 2015, 07:06:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
The campus slut has fallen in love with me.
I'm asexual. This will be interesting.
You're a fucking asshole. Seriously. Die. Or shut up. Something.
Fine, I'll go kill myself tomorrow, jeez, some people.
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 07:11:37 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 17, 2015, 07:06:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
The campus slut has fallen in love with me.
I'm asexual. This will be interesting.
You're a fucking asshole. Seriously. Die. Or shut up. Something.
Fine, I'll go kill myself tomorrow, jeez, some people.
Yeah. Best to fast for 24 hrs. That or wear a diaper. No sense leaving a preventable mess on your way out the door.
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
The campus slut has fallen in love with me.
I'm asexual. This will be interesting.
What a coincidence, the campus slut has fallen in love with me too!
Oh wait, I'm the campus slut.
Hmmmm
Yep, I'm fucking awesome.
Nigel x Muenster x Nigel slashfic plz.
Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2015, 09:00:19 PM
Nigel x Muenster x Nigel slashfic plz.
I'm gonna get in touch with Chuck Tingle about the screenplay.
Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2015, 09:00:19 PM
Nigel x Muenster x Nigel slashfic plz.
I KNOW there's a Swiss cheese joke in there somewhere, and a bunch of sequel potential.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 17, 2015, 08:58:32 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
The campus slut has fallen in love with me.
I'm asexual. This will be interesting.
What a coincidence, the campus slut has fallen in love with me too!
Oh wait, I'm the campus slut.
Hmmmm
Yep, I'm fucking awesome.
:lulz:
I have a cold sore. It is probably the worst cold sore I have ever had.
I forgot how cold sores kind of make me an emotional catastrophe. Wherever the virus resides in my spinal column, it seems to stimulate all kinds of unpleasant emotions and bad body feelings on its way out, convincing my brain that IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD, MOTHERFUCKER.
And then I drank three beers last night. Real Portland beers in pint glasses, not the light refreshing stuff in cans. I am clearly going to die. My body hates me. Fuuuuuuck.
Fuck that virus. Someday we're gonna get a vaccine for that shit and I will be so happy for my grandkids.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 18, 2015, 05:01:01 PM
Fuck that virus. Someday we're gonna get a vaccine for that shit and I will be so happy for my grandkids.
I take some small comfort in the fact that it apparently slightly reduces the likelihood of getting the other kind of herpes.
But, still. A VACCINE WOULD BE MUCH BETTER. Why the hell isn't there a vaccine for this shit yet?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 18, 2015, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 18, 2015, 05:01:01 PM
Fuck that virus. Someday we're gonna get a vaccine for that shit and I will be so happy for my grandkids.
I take some small comfort in the fact that it apparently slightly reduces the likelihood of getting the other kind of herpes.
But, still. A VACCINE WOULD BE MUCH BETTER. Why the hell isn't there a vaccine for this shit yet?
Same reason it took forever to get a HPV one and you still have to market it as a cancer vaccine instead of an STD vaccine?
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 18, 2015, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 18, 2015, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 18, 2015, 05:01:01 PM
Fuck that virus. Someday we're gonna get a vaccine for that shit and I will be so happy for my grandkids.
I take some small comfort in the fact that it apparently slightly reduces the likelihood of getting the other kind of herpes.
But, still. A VACCINE WOULD BE MUCH BETTER. Why the hell isn't there a vaccine for this shit yet?
Same reason it took forever to get a HPV one and you still have to market it as a cancer vaccine instead of an STD vaccine?
And the only reason the bible-bangers shut up about THAT is they found out HPV can cause cancers in men.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 18, 2015, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 18, 2015, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 18, 2015, 05:01:01 PM
Fuck that virus. Someday we're gonna get a vaccine for that shit and I will be so happy for my grandkids.
I take some small comfort in the fact that it apparently slightly reduces the likelihood of getting the other kind of herpes.
But, still. A VACCINE WOULD BE MUCH BETTER. Why the hell isn't there a vaccine for this shit yet?
Same reason it took forever to get a HPV one and you still have to market it as a cancer vaccine instead of an STD vaccine?
It is a cancer vaccine; it is effective against almost none of the strains of HPV which cause external genital warts, but is rather targeted to the strains which cause cancer.
I don't think the STD angle is something that sufficiently explains the lack of a vaccine, because researchers aren't particularly susceptible to that kind of thinking. My suspicion is that it has something to do with the latency phase of the virus, and how difficult it can be to stimulate a T-cell response to something that hides in the spinal cord. While trying to answer my question, I found this: http://contemporaryobgyn.modernmedicine.com/contemporary-obgyn/news/genital-herpes-vaccine-still-far?page=full as well as a number of other articles on potential vaccines, none of which (thus far) have had satisfactory secondary testing results.
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 07:11:37 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 17, 2015, 07:06:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 17, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
The campus slut has fallen in love with me.
I'm asexual. This will be interesting.
You're a fucking asshole. Seriously. Die. Or shut up. Something.
Fine, I'll go kill myself tomorrow, jeez, some people.
Sorry to disappoint. I gave it my best shot though. Now I just have a killer headache.
Next time I drink half a bottle and jump off a bridge I'll make sure it's bigger then 10 feet.
I was already drunk by the time I was going for suicide, but I didn't want to drink and drive to a taller bridge.
Hey, anyone know how to get mud out of the inside of your ear? I'm afraid I'll push it in farther.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 18, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
I have a cold sore. It is probably the worst cold sore I have ever had.
I forgot how cold sores kind of make me an emotional catastrophe. Wherever the virus resides in my spinal column, it seems to stimulate all kinds of unpleasant emotions and bad body feelings on its way out, convincing my brain that IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD, MOTHERFUCKER.
And then I drank three beers last night. Real Portland beers in pint glasses, not the light refreshing stuff in cans. I am clearly going to die. My body hates me. Fuuuuuuck.
Do your cold sores throb? Mine throb.
Whoa, when did 3d printers skyrocket in price?
Last year they had some cheap ones for like 150, now those are around 300.
Fucking how am I supposed to print my waifu now?
Quote from: Hoopla on September 18, 2015, 11:25:33 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 18, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
I have a cold sore. It is probably the worst cold sore I have ever had.
I forgot how cold sores kind of make me an emotional catastrophe. Wherever the virus resides in my spinal column, it seems to stimulate all kinds of unpleasant emotions and bad body feelings on its way out, convincing my brain that IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD, MOTHERFUCKER.
And then I drank three beers last night. Real Portland beers in pint glasses, not the light refreshing stuff in cans. I am clearly going to die. My body hates me. Fuuuuuuck.
Do your cold sores throb? Mine throb.
Yes. And itch. And make me feel so unpretty.
I think there is some irony in the fact that I just pitched this huge fit over my doctor's office mistakenly putting "genital herpes" in my chart a few months ago. I was all "NO MOTHERFUCKERS, IT'S GODDAMN FACE HERPES".
It is not helping emotional matters that I am kissing someone new that I want to kiss real real bad and now I can't because my lower lip is a monstrosity of contagious viral replication eruptions.
On the other hand, I often get calamitously sick after the end of a term, and this time despite homesickness, a poor diet, air travel, and massive sleep deprivation all I really got was some blisters on my lip, so that's not so bad.
So I've decided that I'm staying at my current position at least through the new year. Grocery chain turned out to be dildos, no I WON'T cut my hair and shave my beard, nor will I help "instill the corporate culture" in the youngsters that work for you, not for THAT wage anyway. That's not the ultimate reason I declined, but it's not stuff in their favor.
Going to both milk my current job for as many spare shekels as I reasonably and ethically can without burning out and ALSO focus on reading and writing MUCH more. Also need to get a VERY thorough check up done and then follow through with all scientific recommendations as needed. Been about a decade since my last one, and if I'm to go into debt for something this next year it's going to be my health. Without that further schooling would be of somewhat limited value and all the more difficult to acquire in the future.
Wow. What the fuck happened?
How long was I out for?
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on September 20, 2015, 06:14:14 AM
Wow. What the fuck happened?
How long was I out for?
Trump is president, and most of PD.com got new careers as Chemtrail Technicians. It's been a minute.
'Cept for me, i got a cushy job at Tumblr as lead Outrage Generator. All i do is sit in a chair, type LITERALLY anything, and watch the clicks roll in.
First time I've been addicted to a computer game in years, I cant fucking stop playing metal gear.
Quote from: Faust on September 20, 2015, 04:39:39 PM
First time I've been addicted to a computer game in years, I cant fucking stop playing metal gear.
As long as you don't WANT to stop this is not a problem.
Quote from: Faust on September 20, 2015, 04:39:39 PM
First time I've been addicted to a computer game in years, I cant fucking stop playing metal gear.
So long as it's not that rain scene with Quiet...
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on September 20, 2015, 06:14:14 AM
Wow. What the fuck happened?
How long was I out for?
Don't look at anything by "ChaosAdvocate". Your brain will attempt to shut down again to save you.
I once thought I always had cold sores, but it turns out that the stuff at the corners of my mouth was a result of zinc and some B vitamin deficiency and a fungus. So basically the deficiency made the skin crack and then fungus got in there.
FUNGUS ON MY FACE
But not herpes.
Quote from: Cain on September 20, 2015, 05:57:35 PM
Quote from: Faust on September 20, 2015, 04:39:39 PM
First time I've been addicted to a computer game in years, I cant fucking stop playing metal gear.
So long as it's not that rain scene with Quiet...
Thats the unfortunate part of the game, for every cool thing the game does every so often it turns around and slaps you in the face with embarrassing stuff you'd only expect from an anime.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on September 20, 2015, 07:16:15 PM
I once thought I always had cold sores, but it turns out that the stuff at the corners of my mouth was a result of zinc and some B vitamin deficiency and a fungus. So basically the deficiency made the skin crack and then fungus got in there.
FUNGUS ON MY FACE
But not herpes.
Fungus was here first, and fungus will be here long after the last uppity endothermic vertibrate dies out. You got lucky.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on September 20, 2015, 07:16:15 PM
I once thought I always had cold sores, but it turns out that the stuff at the corners of my mouth was a result of zinc and some B vitamin deficiency and a fungus. So basically the deficiency made the skin crack and then fungus got in there.
FUNGUS ON MY FACE
But not herpes.
I see that in vegans all the time.
Makes sense that vegans would turn out to be filthy fungus people.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on September 20, 2015, 10:21:08 PM
Makes sense that vegans would turn out to be filthy fungus people.
We really should have seen that one coming.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on September 21, 2015, 12:58:54 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on September 20, 2015, 10:21:08 PM
Makes sense that vegans would turn out to be filthy fungus people.
We really should have seen that one coming.
It does seem kind of obvious in retrospect.
My roomie likes to put the car in my gun safe and hide my gun. So the cat jumps out and attacks me.
Jokes on him though, I took the cat to the range today.
Actually I just took it to petco, but if anyone asks I can hit a target at 20 yards with a well aimed furball.
Just doing some simple math, don't mind me.
Bathtub, around 80 gal.
Bubble mix needed. 3 ounces
Niagara falls. About 75,000 g per second.
Bubble mix needed. 2,900 ounces
amount in a bottle. 12 ounces
Bottles needed. Around 300.
Cost 900$
Doesnt seem right? Telling me that for under 1 grand I can make the best prank ever?
Quote from: Meunster on September 21, 2015, 07:09:46 AM
Just doing some simple math, don't mind me.
Bathtub, around 80 gal.
Bubble mix needed. 3 ounces
Niagara falls. About 75,000 g per second.
Bubble mix needed. 2,900 ounces
amount in a bottle. 12 ounces
Bottles needed. Around 300.
Cost 900$
Doesnt seem right? Telling me that for under 1 grand I can make the best prank ever?
$900 per second
Captain Planet is going to beat your cat abusing, ecological spill causing ass.
What the fuck black mirror is real life.
You brits have a pig fucking pm! What is this I can't even.
Please tell me you have a justice park too. Please?
:horrormirth: :lulz:
It is time for my irregularly scheduled annual check in.
I absolve you all of your sins. Except LMNO - you know what you did.
Quote from: Da6s on September 21, 2015, 11:37:30 AM
What the fuck black mirror is real life.
You brits have a pig fucking pm! What is this I can't even.
Please tell me you have a justice park too. Please?
:horrormirth: :lulz:
Hey now, the pig was already dead.
Wait....
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 02:52:20 PM
It is time for my irregularly scheduled annual check in.
I absolve you all of your sins. Except LMNO - you know what you did.
:regret:
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 21, 2015, 03:15:23 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 02:52:20 PM
It is time for my irregularly scheduled annual check in.
I absolve you all of your sins. Except LMNO - you know what you did.
:regret:
I said
check in, not chicken.
PAYNE YOU MIGHT BE A MAN OF GAWD BUT IF YOU'RE SO TOUGH HOW COME I AIN'T IN HELL YET?
CHECK AND MATE.
Also, Cain, I'd like to apologize for going full potato on Lys on your FB thread.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on September 21, 2015, 03:33:25 PM
PAYNE YOU MIGHT BE A MAN OF GAWD BUT IF YOU'RE SO TOUGH HOW COME I AIN'T IN HELL YET?
CHECK AND MATE.
Because Hell is too good for you.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on September 21, 2015, 03:34:30 PM
Also, Cain, I'd like to apologize for going full potato on Lys on your FB thread.
Eh, don't worry about it. I'm struggling to understand the point he thinks he is making, anyway.
Edit: oh dear god, it got worse. No, you said absolutely everything I would have.
Sadly, I looked into more about that Mike Cernovich guy. He's a gamergater, MRA/PUA kinda guy. I really wish I hadn't looked.
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 04:13:22 PM
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on September 21, 2015, 03:34:30 PM
Also, Cain, I'd like to apologize for going full potato on Lys on your FB thread.
Eh, don't worry about it. I'm struggling to understand the point he thinks he is making, anyway.
Edit: oh dear god, it got worse. No, you said absolutely everything I would have.
Lets take a look....
Oh god, I think I just had a spontaneous autolobotomy reading that.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 21, 2015, 04:31:03 PM
Sadly, I looked into more about that Mike Cernovich guy. He's a gamergater, MRA/PUA kinda guy. I really wish I hadn't looked.
Yeah, Lys is quite into gamergate these days.
I'm having a grand old time. :lulz:
I'm really impressed that somehow Lys is more insufferable than he was when he was around here. I commend your patience in dealing with the wretched idiot.
He's making it so EASY. I'm thumping him with one hand and ChaosSpagvocate with the other, I'VE GOT THE BLOODLUST
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 02:52:20 PM
It is time for my irregularly scheduled annual check in.
I absolve you all of your sins. Except LMNO - you know what you did.
HE IS RISEN!
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 21, 2015, 05:39:53 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 02:52:20 PM
It is time for my irregularly scheduled annual check in.
I absolve you all of your sins. Except LMNO - you know what you did.
HE IS RISEN!
It's okay though cause I'll probably only disappear after less than a day and not come back for about 14 months cause I'm useless that way.
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 05:42:21 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 21, 2015, 05:39:53 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 02:52:20 PM
It is time for my irregularly scheduled annual check in.
I absolve you all of your sins. Except LMNO - you know what you did.
HE IS RISEN!
It's okay though cause I'll probably only disappear after less than a day and not come back for about 14 months cause I'm useless that way.
Those pig heads aint gonna fuck themselves, after all.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on September 21, 2015, 05:02:31 PM
I'm really impressed that somehow Lys is more insufferable than he was when he was around here. I commend your patience in dealing with the wretched idiot.
He really is remarkable.
Stay off meth, kids.
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 05:42:21 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 21, 2015, 05:39:53 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 02:52:20 PM
It is time for my irregularly scheduled annual check in.
I absolve you all of your sins. Except LMNO - you know what you did.
HE IS RISEN!
It's okay though cause I'll probably only disappear after less than a day and not come back for about 14 months cause I'm useless that way.
I guess I'd better get all my praying in today, then.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on September 21, 2015, 05:02:31 PM
I'm really impressed that somehow Lys is more insufferable than he was when he was around here. I commend your patience in dealing with the wretched idiot.
I am so happy I saw that. Seriously. I haven't grabbed him by the balls and danced down the street in YEARS. And I hate him, so I kind of missed that.
I've had to turn noise notifications off for Facebook.
Not a criticism, merely noting the fact.
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 06:39:39 PM
I've had to turn noise notifications off for Facebook.
Not a criticism, merely noting the fact.
I can bail. Now that I know who he is on Facebook.
Ugh, yeah. I'm lucky my brain is completely incapable of following Lys's brand of bullshit. I have read that thread, but it's mostly like watching the rest of you shouting at an abyss.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 06:41:46 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 06:39:39 PM
I've had to turn noise notifications off for Facebook.
Not a criticism, merely noting the fact.
I can bail. Now that I know who he is on Facebook.
Nah, it's cool. It was just the ringing going off every minute was doing my head in (until I found the option to turn it off).
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 06:42:28 PM
Ugh, yeah. I'm lucky my brain is completely incapable of following Lys's brand of bullshit. I have read that thread, but it's mostly like watching the rest of you shouting at an abyss.
He's kind of angry now. :)
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 06:42:28 PM
Ugh, yeah. I'm lucky my brain is completely incapable of following Lys's brand of bullshit. I have read that thread, but it's mostly like watching the rest of you shouting at an abyss.
He's kind of angry now. :)
He's always kind of angry. Angry that the world doesn't recognise his genius or his struggles. Angry that we don't just fall into line and agree with his with his obviously correct analysis. Angry that you yourself even exist.
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 06:49:49 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 06:42:28 PM
Ugh, yeah. I'm lucky my brain is completely incapable of following Lys's brand of bullshit. I have read that thread, but it's mostly like watching the rest of you shouting at an abyss.
He's kind of angry now. :)
He's always kind of angry. Angry that the world doesn't recognise his genius or his struggles. Angry that we don't just fall into line and agree with his with his obviously correct analysis. Angry that you yourself even exist.
Yes, but he hates me, Payne. I mean, he wants me DEAD. It's AMAZING.
It amuses me that he essentially agrees with Sarah Palin's viewpoint on this.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 06:50:31 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 06:49:49 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 06:42:28 PM
Ugh, yeah. I'm lucky my brain is completely incapable of following Lys's brand of bullshit. I have read that thread, but it's mostly like watching the rest of you shouting at an abyss.
He's kind of angry now. :)
He's always kind of angry. Angry that the world doesn't recognise his genius or his struggles. Angry that we don't just fall into line and agree with his with his obviously correct analysis. Angry that you yourself even exist.
Yes, but he hates me, Payne. I mean, he wants me DEAD. It's AMAZING.
It's glorious, when you think about it. You've been telling people to kill you for years and none of us had had the balls. And now a former-ish meth head is showing us all up.
An Australian junkie is what America
tm is all about now.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 21, 2015, 06:56:15 PM
It amuses me that he essentially agrees with Sarah Palin's viewpoint on this.
That's because he can see Texas from his house.
Lys is frantically trying to state his case in PM to me, on FB.
Problem is that I'm not actually interested. I don't care. After the bleachers thing here on PD a few years back, I don't actually view him as a functional human being, same as I don't consider Donald Trump a functional human being.
I love how much he cares what you think of him, even as he publicly tries to be aloof.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 08:59:31 PM
Lys is frantically trying to state his case in PM to me, on FB.
Problem is that I'm not actually interested. I don't care. After the bleachers thing here on PD a few years back, I don't actually view him as a functional human being, same as I don't consider Donald Trump a functional human being.
Bleachers?
Bones has also jumped in, referring to all of you as an "SJW Inquisition".
This is the same Bones who tried to imply that, because I wanted to highlight the real threat of far right terrorism, that I was somehow giving cover to jihadists.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 21, 2015, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 08:59:31 PM
Lys is frantically trying to state his case in PM to me, on FB.
Problem is that I'm not actually interested. I don't care. After the bleachers thing here on PD a few years back, I don't actually view him as a functional human being, same as I don't consider Donald Trump a functional human being.
Bleachers?
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=29606.0
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:38:30 PM
Bones has also jumped in, referring to all of you as an "SJW Inquisition".
This is the same Bones who tried to imply that, because I wanted to highlight the real threat of far right terrorism, that I was somehow giving cover to jihadists.
I am okay with the scorn of asshats.
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:39:12 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 21, 2015, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 08:59:31 PM
Lys is frantically trying to state his case in PM to me, on FB.
Problem is that I'm not actually interested. I don't care. After the bleachers thing here on PD a few years back, I don't actually view him as a functional human being, same as I don't consider Donald Trump a functional human being.
Bleachers?
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=29606.0
OP and the first few posts, then skip to #114.
Holy shit. I may have just found the Worst Person In The World.
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/09/ex-hedge-funder-who-hiked-aids-pill-cost-by-5500-percent-says-drug-still-underpriced/
QuoteMartin Shkreli, 32, the founder and chief executive of Turing Pharmaceuticals, recently purchased the rights to Daraprim and immediate increased the cost from $13.50 to $750 per pill.
Asked why the huge increase in cost, Shkreli explained that the old companies who owned the drug were "practically giving it away almost," and he needs to turn a profit.
Noting that the pill sold for $13.50 and the course of treatment "to save your life was only a $1,000," Shrkeli said he had to make a change.
"We know, these days, in modern pharmaceuticals, cancer drugs can cost $100,000 or more, whereas these drugs can cost a half of a million dollars," he explained. "Daraprim is still under-priced relative to its peers."
Asked if the pill really only costs $1 to manufacture, Shkreli agreed and said, "It costs very little to make Daraprim."
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 21, 2015, 10:26:17 PM
Holy shit. I may have just found the Worst Person In The World.
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/09/ex-hedge-funder-who-hiked-aids-pill-cost-by-5500-percent-says-drug-still-underpriced/
QuoteMartin Shkreli, 32, the founder and chief executive of Turing Pharmaceuticals, recently purchased the rights to Daraprim and immediate increased the cost from $13.50 to $750 per pill.
Asked why the huge increase in cost, Shkreli explained that the old companies who owned the drug were "practically giving it away almost," and he needs to turn a profit.
Noting that the pill sold for $13.50 and the course of treatment "to save your life was only a $1,000," Shrkeli said he had to make a change.
"We know, these days, in modern pharmaceuticals, cancer drugs can cost $100,000 or more, whereas these drugs can cost a half of a million dollars," he explained. "Daraprim is still under-priced relative to its peers."
Asked if the pill really only costs $1 to manufacture, Shkreli agreed and said, "It costs very little to make Daraprim."
And then people ask my why I'm a socialist.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 21, 2015, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:39:12 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 21, 2015, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 08:59:31 PM
Lys is frantically trying to state his case in PM to me, on FB.
Problem is that I'm not actually interested. I don't care. After the bleachers thing here on PD a few years back, I don't actually view him as a functional human being, same as I don't consider Donald Trump a functional human being.
Bleachers?
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=29606.0
OP and the first few posts, then skip to #114.
WHOLE THREAD CONSUMED
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 21, 2015, 08:59:31 PM
Lys is frantically trying to state his case in PM to me, on FB.
Problem is that I'm not actually interested. I don't care. After the bleachers thing here on PD a few years back, I don't actually view him as a functional human being, same as I don't consider Donald Trump a functional human being.
I'm very offended that I put in all that work and he STILL has to direct his butthurt cannon towards you. Maybe he doesn't know it's me?
Or maybe he's just going right to the source since it's all Roger's Mind Laz0rs, anyway.
Sorry, you must not have gotten the memo. Roger is the Grand SJW Inquisitor, and you are merely his Inquisition flunkie.
(Inquisition does not come with cool black banners:
(http://i.imgur.com/hF86G8Z.jpg?1))
I never realised clocks are so controversial.
So, banned from FB for 345 days.
:lulz:
I'm back in as Bob Williams.
Also, Bones can eat the peanuts outta my shit.
Hah, so Bones got you banned then whined about "authoritarian debate tactics" on my feed? That's hilarious.
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 01:03:12 AM
Hah, so Bones got you banned then whined about "authoritarian debate tactics" on my feed? That's hilarious.
No, no, some homophobe on a religious board and his friends reported my last 200+ posts.
Bones is just a prick. He had nothing to do with this.
Ah, good. I don't know if I could handle that level of hypocrisy in close proximity.
I can't find that post now.
Try https://www.facebook.com/cain.aerte/posts/10153643531144393?comment_id=10153645234709393¬if_t=like
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 20, 2015, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on September 20, 2015, 07:16:15 PM
I once thought I always had cold sores, but it turns out that the stuff at the corners of my mouth was a result of zinc and some B vitamin deficiency and a fungus. So basically the deficiency made the skin crack and then fungus got in there.
FUNGUS ON MY FACE
But not herpes.
I see that in vegans all the time.
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances2/500x/2001425.jpg)
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:38:30 PM
Bones has also jumped in, referring to all of you as an "SJW Inquisition".
This is the same Bones who tried to imply that, because I wanted to highlight the real threat of far right terrorism, that I was somehow giving cover to jihadists.
Ask him how it feels to have /pol/ sold to a jap.
I am now making Bones my personal project.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 03:01:25 AM
I am now making Bones my personal project.
He just won't shut up. Bet he'll get extra mouthy now that he's declared some sort of deluded "victory" over you blocking him. Bones is on the roster of DS2015, but felix is not, so ya know. If you want back in under any name let me know and I'll approve the sock. Got your current account back as a friend, and am pleased to have added a couple more folks from here.
You get any ideas about a thing, let a guy know.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 03:01:25 AM
I am now making Bones my personal project.
Of course you are. Your masters at tumblr have told you that this is a top priority for the SJW Inquisition.
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 02:37:31 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:38:30 PM
Bones has also jumped in, referring to all of you as an "SJW Inquisition".
This is the same Bones who tried to imply that, because I wanted to highlight the real threat of far right terrorism, that I was somehow giving cover to jihadists.
Ask him how it feels to have /pol/ sold to a jap.
That's the next step.
Though, Australian, so I can already guess the answer.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 22, 2015, 04:02:40 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 03:01:25 AM
I am now making Bones my personal project.
He just won't shut up. Bet he'll get extra mouthy now that he's declared some sort of deluded "victory" over you blocking him. Bones is on the roster of DS2015, but felix is not, so ya know. If you want back in under any name let me know and I'll approve the sock. Got your current account back as a friend, and am pleased to have added a couple more folks from here.
You get any ideas about a thing, let a guy know.
All I know is that when I got banned, the fucker ran around saying I blocked him and ran away.
I fucking hate his ass right now. I'll probably calm down in 2027 or so.
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 04:38:11 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 03:01:25 AM
I am now making Bones my personal project.
Of course you are. Your masters at tumblr have told you that this is a top priority for the SJW Inquisition.
:lulz:
Lies is still posting on that status.
loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 05:16:19 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 22, 2015, 04:02:40 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 03:01:25 AM
I am now making Bones my personal project.
He just won't shut up. Bet he'll get extra mouthy now that he's declared some sort of deluded "victory" over you blocking him. Bones is on the roster of DS2015, but felix is not, so ya know. If you want back in under any name let me know and I'll approve the sock. Got your current account back as a friend, and am pleased to have added a couple more folks from here.
You get any ideas about a thing, let a guy know.
All I know is that when I got banned, the fucker ran around saying I blocked him and ran away.
I fucking hate his ass right now. I'll probably calm down in 2027 or so.
Quote from: bones' douchey victory danceAww, sam tarwell blocked me for calling him out. I'll post my response for the benefit of others. Pass it on if you like :)
********
:'( "But he was mean to me first, and, and..."
Wait, YOU'RE the victim here? Hahaha, always!
I thought SJWs believed that only white people could be racist?
I'm so disappointed in myself to have one respected you. :)
Now officially pretending to think that they name zapped you to silence you and making threats in kind to measure reaction.
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 06:43:24 AM
Lies is still posting on that status.
loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
:lulz:
Give the customer what they ask for I say!
Sorry to hear about your father, TGRR. :(
My aunt's been diagnosed with creast cancer. Excellent prognosis, but it still sucks ass.
See now I'm an SJW paranoid nutcase. Oh, and Roger is of course my leader. I've learned to love the LAZORZ.
Really inclined to just fry the felix account. I usually don't make threats, I'd prefer to just do it without warning or taunts, but false threats for the lulz is kinda fun!
Quote from: The All-Seeing Waffle on September 22, 2015, 02:00:48 PM
Sorry to hear about your father, TGRR. :(
My aunt's been diagnosed with creast cancer. Excellent prognosis, but it still sucks ass.
I'm very sorry to hear this Waffle. Hope for the best. I lost an aunt to exactly that about 3 years ago, but she had decided to go "holistic" in her treatment. My meditation instructor was recently diagnosed with agressive abdominal cancer after he very nearly bled out and is likewise rejecting real medical treatment. There wasn't much to say after that. Stubbornness can get you killed.
FUCK CANCER AND HOLISTICS :|
Quote from: Payne on September 21, 2015, 06:42:28 PM
Ugh, yeah. I'm lucky my brain is completely incapable of following Lys's brand of bullshit. I have read that thread, but it's mostly like watching the rest of you shouting at an abyss.
I've been unable to read that exchange because Facebook won't load nested comments for me. It's lame.
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:38:30 PM
Bones has also jumped in, referring to all of you as an "SJW Inquisition".
This is the same Bones who tried to imply that, because I wanted to highlight the real threat of far right terrorism, that I was somehow giving cover to jihadists.
Bones is a real piece of shit. He tries to host his idiot conventions on my wall sometimes, and the only reason I haven't just unfriended him is because he at least gives my uncle something to yell at from time to time.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 21, 2015, 10:26:17 PM
Holy shit. I may have just found the Worst Person In The World.
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/09/ex-hedge-funder-who-hiked-aids-pill-cost-by-5500-percent-says-drug-still-underpriced/
QuoteMartin Shkreli, 32, the founder and chief executive of Turing Pharmaceuticals, recently purchased the rights to Daraprim and immediate increased the cost from $13.50 to $750 per pill.
Asked why the huge increase in cost, Shkreli explained that the old companies who owned the drug were "practically giving it away almost," and he needs to turn a profit.
Noting that the pill sold for $13.50 and the course of treatment "to save your life was only a $1,000," Shrkeli said he had to make a change.
"We know, these days, in modern pharmaceuticals, cancer drugs can cost $100,000 or more, whereas these drugs can cost a half of a million dollars," he explained. "Daraprim is still under-priced relative to its peers."
Asked if the pill really only costs $1 to manufacture, Shkreli agreed and said, "It costs very little to make Daraprim."
And this is why deregulation was a bad thing. Thanks, Reagan.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on September 22, 2015, 01:24:17 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 20, 2015, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on September 20, 2015, 07:16:15 PM
I once thought I always had cold sores, but it turns out that the stuff at the corners of my mouth was a result of zinc and some B vitamin deficiency and a fungus. So basically the deficiency made the skin crack and then fungus got in there.
FUNGUS ON MY FACE
But not herpes.
I see that in vegans all the time.
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances2/500x/2001425.jpg)
:lulz:
The husband and I may be $700 poorer and minus one asshole from our lives after a potentially ill-advised email exchange.
Do not talk shit to me about my man behind his back. This should be common goddamn sense.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 04:01:08 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:38:30 PM
Bones has also jumped in, referring to all of you as an "SJW Inquisition".
This is the same Bones who tried to imply that, because I wanted to highlight the real threat of far right terrorism, that I was somehow giving cover to jihadists.
Bones is a real piece of shit. He tries to host his idiot conventions on my wall sometimes, and the only reason I haven't just unfriended him is because he at least gives my uncle something to yell at from time to time.
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
He and felix sure rolled over really quick indeed as soon as their false senses of identity got threatened. Gonna let them sweat for a while longer. It's very uplifting to my mood. :)
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 22, 2015, 06:37:31 PM
The husband and I may be $700 poorer and minus one asshole from our lives after a potentially ill-advised email exchange.
Do not talk shit to me about my man behind his back. This should be common goddamn sense.
No idea what happened of course, but a move like that is either outright stupidity or a very serious attempt to test for or expand and capitalize on a rift. Either way not a person to have in one's life.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 22, 2015, 06:37:31 PM
The husband and I may be $700 poorer and minus one asshole from our lives after a potentially ill-advised email exchange.
Do not talk shit to me about my man behind his back. This should be common goddamn sense.
Why in the hell would someone even DO that? What could someone even be thinking to be like, hey, I'm gonna email this woman a raft of shit-talk about her husband?
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 22, 2015, 07:01:32 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 04:01:08 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 21, 2015, 09:38:30 PM
Bones has also jumped in, referring to all of you as an "SJW Inquisition".
This is the same Bones who tried to imply that, because I wanted to highlight the real threat of far right terrorism, that I was somehow giving cover to jihadists.
Bones is a real piece of shit. He tries to host his idiot conventions on my wall sometimes, and the only reason I haven't just unfriended him is because he at least gives my uncle something to yell at from time to time.
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
He and felix sure rolled over really quick indeed as soon as their false senses of identity got threatened. Gonna let them sweat for a while longer. It's very uplifting to my mood. :)
Yeah, I noticed that suggesting a media literacy course resulted in a quick and painless flounce. But seriously, both of them could use one; they seem utterly unable to tell bloggers, tabloids, pundits, and journalists apart, and have little to no ability to discern the difference between a source which has some journalistic credibility from a source which has none.
So every couple of months I have the experience of being in bed half-asleep, groggily opening my eyes to be startled to find a spider either on my pillow, or dangling above my face and moving its legs in a menacing spidery fashion. This results in me jolt awake and trying to swat said spider friend away...only to find that it was all a weird sleep-related hallucination.
I find the experience odd because it's always spiders, every time.
B-but citizen journalism!
Quote from: Nast on September 22, 2015, 07:21:02 PM
So every couple of months I have the experience of being in bed half-asleep, groggily opening my eyes to be startled to find a spider either on my pillow, or dangling above my face and moving its legs in a menacing spidery fashion. This results in me jolt awake and trying to swat said spider friend away...only to find that it was all a weird sleep-related hallucination.
I find the experience odd because it's always spiders, every time.
It's because spiders are dickbags, even when they aren't real.
Bone's apology:
QuoteI'm sorry for accusing you of blocking me and flouncing. It looked as if you did.
In retrospect, with the way you appear to consistently treat anyone who doesn't adore every word you say, I should've considered it likely that anyone could've reported you for harassment.
Though, in my experience, it takes FB a day or two to EVEN LOOK AT reports, so I'm gonna assume you got reported for an entirely separate instance of you behaving like a petulant baby. If I wasn't one to deal with problems myself, and had I reported Sam, I think I probably would've reported Bob as well...?
And how the fuck could I be dumb enough to think I could get your profile deleted, then get away with saying you ran away??? I know you talk to these people outside of FB.
Maybe if you treated people with a little more dignity, you wouldn't need to be so paranoid? You probably wouldn't get your accounts deleted either!
Just some friendly advice, because despite my better judgement, I somehow still think you're a likable guy, and as vindicating as it is to watch you self-destruct like this, I would still rather watch you chill out and NOT have a heart attack.
All the best, SamBobRoger
I assume you mean "apology"?
Quote from: Nast on September 22, 2015, 07:21:02 PM
So every couple of months I have the experience of being in bed half-asleep, groggily opening my eyes to be startled to find a spider either on my pillow, or dangling above my face and moving its legs in a menacing spidery fashion. This results in me jolt awake and trying to swat said spider friend away...only to find that it was all a weird sleep-related hallucination.
I find the experience odd because it's always spiders, every time.
It's not that odd because it's your brain generating them. Why spiders? Who knows?
Quote
Maybe if you treated people with a little more dignity, you wouldn't need to be so paranoid? You probably wouldn't get your accounts deleted either!
Just some friendly advice...
He needs to taste some Unsolicited Advice, if you catch my drift...
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:22:41 PM
Bone's apology:
QuoteI'm sorry for accusing you of blocking me and flouncing. It looked as if you did.
In retrospect, with the way you appear to consistently treat anyone who doesn't adore every word you say, I should've considered it likely that anyone could've reported you for harassment.
Though, in my experience, it takes FB a day or two to EVEN LOOK AT reports, so I'm gonna assume you got reported for an entirely separate instance of you behaving like a petulant baby. If I wasn't one to deal with problems myself, and had I reported Sam, I think I probably would've reported Bob as well...?
And how the fuck could I be dumb enough to think I could get your profile deleted, then get away with saying you ran away??? I know you talk to these people outside of FB.
Maybe if you treated people with a little more dignity, you wouldn't need to be so paranoid? You probably wouldn't get your accounts deleted either!
Just some friendly advice, because despite my better judgement, I somehow still think you're a likable guy, and as vindicating as it is to watch you self-destruct like this, I would still rather watch you chill out and NOT have a heart attack.
All the best, SamBobRoger
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: wow
"You're SUPER MEAN AND A POOPYHEAD! Nobody likes you, except all your friends who you talk to all the time! If you didn't treat people like shit, people like me hating you and reporting your account wouldn't happen, but I still desperately want you to like me and I'm going to disguise my final spate of attempts to insult you as fake concern about the meltdown you're not having."
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 07:23:33 PM
Quote from: Nast on September 22, 2015, 07:21:02 PM
So every couple of months I have the experience of being in bed half-asleep, groggily opening my eyes to be startled to find a spider either on my pillow, or dangling above my face and moving its legs in a menacing spidery fashion. This results in me jolt awake and trying to swat said spider friend away...only to find that it was all a weird sleep-related hallucination.
I find the experience odd because it's always spiders, every time.
It's not that odd because it's your brain generating them. Why spiders? Who knows?
I'm just glad that it's not Paula Deen grinning and holding a tray of potato salad.
Because then I would never sleep, ever.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 07:27:15 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:22:41 PM
Bone's apology:
QuoteI'm sorry for accusing you of blocking me and flouncing. It looked as if you did.
In retrospect, with the way you appear to consistently treat anyone who doesn't adore every word you say, I should've considered it likely that anyone could've reported you for harassment.
Though, in my experience, it takes FB a day or two to EVEN LOOK AT reports, so I'm gonna assume you got reported for an entirely separate instance of you behaving like a petulant baby. If I wasn't one to deal with problems myself, and had I reported Sam, I think I probably would've reported Bob as well...?
And how the fuck could I be dumb enough to think I could get your profile deleted, then get away with saying you ran away??? I know you talk to these people outside of FB.
Maybe if you treated people with a little more dignity, you wouldn't need to be so paranoid? You probably wouldn't get your accounts deleted either!
Just some friendly advice, because despite my better judgement, I somehow still think you're a likable guy, and as vindicating as it is to watch you self-destruct like this, I would still rather watch you chill out and NOT have a heart attack.
All the best, SamBobRoger
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: wow
"You're SUPER MEAN AND A POOPYHEAD! Nobody likes you, except all your friends who you talk to all the time! If you didn't treat people like shit, people like me hating you and reporting your account wouldn't happen, but I still desperately want you to like me and I'm going to disguise my final spate of attempts to insult you as fake concern about the meltdown you're not having."
Yeah. :lulz: Either he changed, or I used to be blind, because up until now I took the guy seriously. Of course, I haven't interacted with him since he was here.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 07:27:15 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:22:41 PM
Bone's apology:
QuoteI'm sorry for accusing you of blocking me and flouncing. It looked as if you did.
In retrospect, with the way you appear to consistently treat anyone who doesn't adore every word you say, I should've considered it likely that anyone could've reported you for harassment.
Though, in my experience, it takes FB a day or two to EVEN LOOK AT reports, so I'm gonna assume you got reported for an entirely separate instance of you behaving like a petulant baby. If I wasn't one to deal with problems myself, and had I reported Sam, I think I probably would've reported Bob as well...?
And how the fuck could I be dumb enough to think I could get your profile deleted, then get away with saying you ran away??? I know you talk to these people outside of FB.
Maybe if you treated people with a little more dignity, you wouldn't need to be so paranoid? You probably wouldn't get your accounts deleted either!
Just some friendly advice, because despite my better judgement, I somehow still think you're a likable guy, and as vindicating as it is to watch you self-destruct like this, I would still rather watch you chill out and NOT have a heart attack.
All the best, SamBobRoger
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: wow
"You're SUPER MEAN AND A POOPYHEAD! Nobody likes you, except all your friends who you talk to all the time! If you didn't treat people like shit, people like me hating you and reporting your account wouldn't happen, but I still desperately want you to like me and I'm going to disguise my final spate of attempts to insult you as fake concern about the meltdown you're not having."
Yeah. :lulz: Either he changed, or I used to be blind, because up until now I took the guy seriously. Of course, I haven't interacted with him since he was here.
I used to think he was pretty cool, but over the last couple of years his posts on Facebook have been teetering ever closer to Rand Paul Libertarianism.
Quote from: Nast on September 22, 2015, 07:27:23 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 07:23:33 PM
Quote from: Nast on September 22, 2015, 07:21:02 PM
So every couple of months I have the experience of being in bed half-asleep, groggily opening my eyes to be startled to find a spider either on my pillow, or dangling above my face and moving its legs in a menacing spidery fashion. This results in me jolt awake and trying to swat said spider friend away...only to find that it was all a weird sleep-related hallucination.
I find the experience odd because it's always spiders, every time.
It's not that odd because it's your brain generating them. Why spiders? Who knows?
I'm just glad that it's not Paula Deen grinning and holding a tray of potato salad.
Because then I would never sleep, ever.
<shudder>
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:31:17 PM
Yeah. :lulz: Either he changed, or I used to be blind, because up until now I took the guy seriously. Of course, I haven't interacted with him since he was here.
Wait, that Bones? I always thought he was alright round here. What crawled up his ass and turned him into that asshole in the Facebook thread?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 07:23:33 PM
Quote from: Nast on September 22, 2015, 07:21:02 PM
So every couple of months I have the experience of being in bed half-asleep, groggily opening my eyes to be startled to find a spider either on my pillow, or dangling above my face and moving its legs in a menacing spidery fashion. This results in me jolt awake and trying to swat said spider friend away...only to find that it was all a weird sleep-related hallucination.
I find the experience odd because it's always spiders, every time.
It's not that odd because it's your brain generating them. Why spiders? Who knows?
Probably some repressed sexual memories.
Yeah, Bones seemed pretty cool while he was here. That shit in the FB thread really caught me off guard. What a dick.
He's been posting quite a bit of weird shit to FB about Muslims secretly plotting to take over the world, how immigration ruins a country (AUSTRALIAN LOL!) and taxes being theft for a while now.
I had to go back and look at some of his posts. He was doing all right, seems to have dropped off around 2010.
When was Lys' meltdown, again?
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 07:52:55 PM
I had to go back and look at some of his posts. He was doing all right, seems to have dropped off around 2010.
When was Lys' meltdown, again?
BLEACHERS.
He also got quite heavily into Gamergate.
Quote from: Payne on September 22, 2015, 07:47:09 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:31:17 PM
Yeah. :lulz: Either he changed, or I used to be blind, because up until now I took the guy seriously. Of course, I haven't interacted with him since he was here.
Wait, that Bones? I always thought he was alright round here. What crawled up his ass and turned him into that asshole in the Facebook thread?
Atlas Shrugged, apparently.
Huh. Bleachers was June 30, 2011. I was thinking they could be related. Guess not.
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 07:54:48 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 07:52:55 PM
I had to go back and look at some of his posts. He was doing all right, seems to have dropped off around 2010.
When was Lys' meltdown, again?
BLEACHERS.
He also got quite heavily into Gamergate.
Also, all the sluts that deserve rape because they dress SLUTTY.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 07:52:55 PM
I had to go back and look at some of his posts. He was doing all right, seems to have dropped off around 2010.
When was Lys' meltdown, again?
Initial meltdown was 2009, over how many barely-legals he was fucking.
2010, sluts who dress to get raped.
2011, bleachers.
2015, Breitbart.
:lulz: :lulz:
If only I had more time on my break. Check back later this evening.
Incidentally, if you didn't know, Breitbart is now gamergate central and Milo "gamers are fat nerds, who cares about their opinions" Yiannopoulos is their chief cheerleader.
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 08:06:06 PM
Incidentally, if you didn't know, Breitbart is now gamergate central and Milo "gamers are fat nerds, who cares about their opinions" Yiannopoulos is their chief cheerleader.
How is that even still a thing?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 08:16:58 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 08:06:06 PM
Incidentally, if you didn't know, Breitbart is now gamergate central and Milo "gamers are fat nerds, who cares about their opinions" Yiannopoulos is their chief cheerleader.
How is that even still a thing?
It basically got co-opted by the MRAs, PUAs, redpillers, anti-SJWs and the sort of people who use "cuckservative" as a serious insult, as fertile recruiting ground.
If you go to their ground zero on reddit, /r/KotakuInAction, you'll also see it has almost nothing to do with video games anymore, and almost everything to do with right wing talking points in the culture war, packaged and aimed at 20somethings.
Which is exactly how I predicted the whole SJW thing turning out.
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 08:06:06 PM
Incidentally, if you didn't know, Breitbart is now gamergate central and Milo "gamers are fat nerds, who cares about their opinions" Yiannopoulos is their chief cheerleader.
Gamer gate still a thing? Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase, but shouldn't these people of grown up by now and realized the politics of the video game industry doesn't matter.
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Nobody ever listens. I'm always right, and nobody listens.
I'm like Casandra with a dick. Tellin' ya.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Nobody ever listens. I'm always right, and nobody listens.
I'm like Casandra with a dick. Tellin' ya.
Hey, that was like a year ago, I'm completely different now. Stopped with the hole angry teen looking for a revolution bullshit. Now I'm just chill and try to be nice to everyone.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 22, 2015, 07:16:57 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 22, 2015, 06:37:31 PM
The husband and I may be $700 poorer and minus one asshole from our lives after a potentially ill-advised email exchange.
Do not talk shit to me about my man behind his back. This should be common goddamn sense.
Why in the hell would someone even DO that? What could someone even be thinking to be like, hey, I'm gonna email this woman a raft of shit-talk about her husband?
It was this guy: http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=34307.msg1246455#msg1246455 which might explain some things.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 07:52:55 PM
I had to go back and look at some of his posts. He was doing all right, seems to have dropped off around 2010.
When was Lys' meltdown, again?
Initial meltdown was 2009, over how many barely-legals he was fucking.
2010, sluts who dress to get raped.
2011, bleachers.
2015, Breitbart.
What the hell is a "Silvershirt"?
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:55:22 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 07:52:55 PM
I had to go back and look at some of his posts. He was doing all right, seems to have dropped off around 2010.
When was Lys' meltdown, again?
Initial meltdown was 2009, over how many barely-legals he was fucking.
2010, sluts who dress to get raped.
2011, bleachers.
2015, Breitbart.
What the hell is a "Silvershirt"?
British Nazi Party, just prior to world war II. It's a double dig at any Australian.
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Nobody ever listens. I'm always right, and nobody listens.
I'm like Casandra with a dick. Tellin' ya.
Hey, that was like a year ago, I'm completely different now. Stopped with the hole angry teen looking for a revolution bullshit. Now I'm just chill and try to be nice to everyone.
You can never really get the stink of Nazism out of your clothes, dude.
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Nobody ever listens. I'm always right, and nobody listens.
I'm like Casandra with a dick. Tellin' ya.
Hey, that was like a year ago, I'm completely different now. Stopped with the hole angry teen looking for a revolution bullshit. Now I'm just chill and try to be nice to everyone.
Wait, what?
"Oh ja, ja I
used to be Nazi but it's all gut now, honest! I don't have any
real problems mit der juden now! Forgive unt forget, that's what I say!" ~pretty much the entire defence of the Nazis in the dock at Nuremberg.
Why do you worship shadows and kill Socrates, Roger?
Quote from: Payne on September 22, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Nobody ever listens. I'm always right, and nobody listens.
I'm like Casandra with a dick. Tellin' ya.
Hey, that was like a year ago, I'm completely different now. Stopped with the hole angry teen looking for a revolution bullshit. Now I'm just chill and try to be nice to everyone.
Wait, what?
"Oh ja, ja I used to be Nazi but it's all gut now, honest! I don't have any real problems mit der juden now! Forgive unt forget, that's what I say!" ~pretty much the entire defence of the Nazis in the dock at Nuremberg.
Well real jews aren't anything like what they teach you in /pol/ school. The evil juden are more a cautionary tale of greed that no real human can embody. Also doesn't really matter if they're religious anyone can be greedy and cruel.
Quote from: Cain on September 22, 2015, 10:06:37 PM
Why do you worship shadows and kill Socrates, Roger?
For the nookie, of course.
And while I'm not a fan of gaslighting, I have had fun selectively erasing posts and then asking him what the hell he's talking about. The first time was because I made a mistake. The rest were on purpose.
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 10:08:40 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 22, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Nobody ever listens. I'm always right, and nobody listens.
I'm like Casandra with a dick. Tellin' ya.
Hey, that was like a year ago, I'm completely different now. Stopped with the hole angry teen looking for a revolution bullshit. Now I'm just chill and try to be nice to everyone.
Wait, what?
"Oh ja, ja I used to be Nazi but it's all gut now, honest! I don't have any real problems mit der juden now! Forgive unt forget, that's what I say!" ~pretty much the entire defence of the Nazis in the dock at Nuremberg.
Well real jews aren't anything like what they teach you in /pol/ school. The evil juden are more a cautionary tale of greed that no real human can embody. Also doesn't really matter if they're religious anyone can be greedy and cruel.
Ahhhh, I see. So it's what the Jew represents, not the actual Jew theirself that is evil. The stereotype of the Jew at least. I just, however, have one question:
In what substantive fucking way is that any different to any other brand of antisemitism that has existed for thousands of years from the Romans to Edward I, from centuries of pogroms in Russia to the actual fucking Nazis?
Quote from: Payne on September 22, 2015, 10:44:49 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 10:08:40 PM
Quote from: Payne on September 22, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 22, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on September 22, 2015, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 22, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Fucking with zoe quinn was fun when I was in my nazi /pol/ phase,
Two steps forward, three steps back. What the fuck, man?
Nobody ever listens. I'm always right, and nobody listens.
I'm like Casandra with a dick. Tellin' ya.
Hey, that was like a year ago, I'm completely different now. Stopped with the hole angry teen looking for a revolution bullshit. Now I'm just chill and try to be nice to everyone.
Wait, what?
"Oh ja, ja I used to be Nazi but it's all gut now, honest! I don't have any real problems mit der juden now! Forgive unt forget, that's what I say!" ~pretty much the entire defence of the Nazis in the dock at Nuremberg.
Well real jews aren't anything like what they teach you in /pol/ school. The evil juden are more a cautionary tale of greed that no real human can embody. Also doesn't really matter if they're religious anyone can be greedy and cruel.
Ahhhh, I see. So it's what the Jew represents, not the actual Jew theirself that is evil. The stereotype of the Jew at least. I just, however, have one question:
In what substantive fucking way is that any different to any other brand of antisemitism that has existed for thousands of years from the Romans to Edward I, from centuries of pogroms in Russia to the actual fucking Nazis?
Well... I'm betting he has no stomach for actual blood on his hands, Meunster's is more of a cautionary tale of angst addiction and attention whoring that nobody with an actual personality could embody. It doesn't matter if an ethos represents actual repression and murder, anyone can be a fuckwit.
I mean, I'm willing to forgive a bit of youthful fucktardery, but I think it was more his delivery. It showed no remorse, and even signaled a fond nostalgia for harassing Zoe.
That's more my problem with it. He had no problem with the post as presented.
It was good teenage fuckwittery fun. I'm not pleased with myself for doing it, but looking back it was stupid and I can laugh at it. Also /pol/ nazi's and real nazi's are too different things. One is a keyboard crusader who spreads skewed statistics and graphs to father some weird anti left goal, all the while being joking and sarcastic. While letting some autistic neckbeard get angry for you cause. The other is a nazi. I can't justify any racism, because assigning traits you hate to an entire race is batshit insane, every person is different. Even if genetics had a roll in it, it'd be stupid to not think upbringing plays a bigger role, and I don't want to be the dick who judges people off things they were taught as kids.
So, yeah I regret what I was, but I'm not going to beat myself up over it or hide it. I never did anything worse then sending people dragon dildos, and I did that to anyone who I thought it'd be funny to send to. Side note, Jesse Cox still hasn't shown the one I got him in his fanmail series. Kinda disappointing.
SOOOO sorry, I was a shit, I'm still a shit, but I'm more a politically middle, self loathing, people loving shit so I think I improved.
but can we answer my question now? Is gamer gate still a thing? or are we going to pick apart me for another day?
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on September 20, 2015, 10:21:08 PM
Makes sense that vegans would turn out to be filthy fungus people.
This is how Orks are born, I'm telling you.
I cant decide if that would make vegans awesome or Orks lame.
It's pretty dead tonight. You all go to the other bar without me?
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on September 23, 2015, 05:11:31 AM
I cant decide if that would make vegans awesome or Orks lame.
Look at what they turn into! Clearly, this makes those vegans who become infected and eventually begin the Ork menace awesome.
The Orks will just kill off the vegans who don't turn.
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 06:12:54 AM
It's pretty dead tonight. You all go to the other bar without me?
Travelling for work, not that I post more then twice a month anyway.
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 06:12:54 AM
It's pretty dead tonight. You all go to the other bar without me?
You mean the...
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?
So that's why I never click that new replies to your posts link.
It's been 3 hours and I've barely scratched the surface. Fucking hell. I cant keep up with you guys.
Quote from: Da6s on September 23, 2015, 09:12:41 AM
So that's why I never click that new replies to your posts link.
It's been 3 hours and I've barely scratched the surface. Fucking hell. I cant keep up with you guys.
Try it after you've not logged in for over a year.
My entire tubes are coated in ichor and brain flukes now.
As opposed to...?
Quote from: LMNO on September 23, 2015, 01:00:26 PM
As opposed to...?
Well now it's other people's instead of just my own. It's both erotic and nauseating.
Quote from: Faust on September 23, 2015, 08:27:33 AM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 06:12:54 AM
It's pretty dead tonight. You all go to the other bar without me?
Travelling for work, not that I post more then twice a month anyway.
Safe journeys Faust. The wizards in my fiction use the phrase "May you never lose the stars" as a travel blessing.
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Congrats, you wacky kids!
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 23, 2015, 05:47:56 PM
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Above and beyond the usual Nigel's dick in everyone's asses?
Aww! Yay for PD deep dicking!
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 23, 2015, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 23, 2015, 05:47:56 PM
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Above and beyond the usual Nigel's dick in everyone's asses?
Oh yes.
Congratulations!
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 23, 2015, 06:09:50 PM
Congratulations!
Thanks! It's real nice.
It's weird being part of a proper couple again. I had pretty much embraced the idea that I was destined to spend the rest of my days a player. But nope.
Kind of enjoying breaking it to the sundry gentlemen as they message me, though. My favorite response so far: "I'm speechless. I just thought you more the 'cant be tied down' type."
Well, me too, buddy. Me too.
Congratulations. :)
Congrats you two!
Woah! Very glad for you. I had thought that Alty was in Alaska.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 23, 2015, 07:13:47 PM
Woah! Very glad for you. I had thought that Alty was in Alaska.
He moved to Portland some time ago.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 23, 2015, 05:47:56 PM
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Hawt.
Alty is hawt, Nigel is hawt. It's all a bit too much to bear thinking about.
I will however grant you both some indulgences so you don't need to worry about the state of your souls when you go Full Freak.
Congrats Nigel and Alty! You guys really stuck your dick in it!
Tales from Fat Ernies is coming along nicely. I'm also going to begin revising Life During Wartime for ebooks tomorrow. Which also means I have to finish it. It will be a 3 book series, whereas Ernies will be a single large book.
Also, the prices on the work that's already in ebooks stay where they are for another week. On October 1st, they go up, because I'll be assuming that everyone who was around when I wrote those books has had a chance to buy them cheap.
Tucson Saturday Night will remain at $0.99.
The Paesors will go from $0.99 to $1.99.
Hell in a Dry Place will go from $0.99 to $2.99.
My Girl Friday will go from $0.99 to $2.99
The Little Orange trilogy will go from $2.99 per book to $4.99 per book
They are located here:
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/DokHowl
And can be bought in any format, and what's more, when you buy it in one format, you own it in all formats. They even have an online reader and library, if you're reading on a phone, etc.
They can also be found on Nook, Kobu, iBooks, Flipkart, etc. Everywhere, in fact, except Amazon.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 23, 2015, 05:47:56 PM
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Congrats!
Thanks, alla y'all. Things were already good, now they're better. Alty is a foxy minx of a man.
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Tag me? I can't find it.
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Reminds me, I need to fb stalk you more.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 23, 2015, 09:59:38 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Tag me? I can't find it.
He's talking about cultural libertarianism (https://www.facebook.com/cain.aerte/posts/10153643531144393?comment_id=10153647795649393&reply_comment_id=10153649187494393&offset=0&total_comments=280¬if_t=feed_comment), another Breitbart inspired talking point.
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:00:43 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Reminds me, I need to fb stalk you more.
Everyone FB stalks me. So long as you don't try to hack my account via proxy servers in Taiwan, or arrange a meetup for my freaky Twitter followers, it's all good.
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:02:31 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:00:43 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Reminds me, I need to fb stalk you more.
Everyone FB stalks me. So long as you don't try to hack my account via proxy servers in Taiwan, or arrange a meetup for my freaky Twitter followers, it's all good.
Can I arrange a Cain hate group only bait and switch them at the end for goat.se?
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
HE JUST CAN'T STOP DANCING!
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:05:01 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:02:31 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:00:43 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Reminds me, I need to fb stalk you more.
Everyone FB stalks me. So long as you don't try to hack my account via proxy servers in Taiwan, or arrange a meetup for my freaky Twitter followers, it's all good.
Can I arrange a Cain hate group only bait and switch them at the end for goat.se?
Well, given my Twitter groupies span the range from "Australian Christian fundamentalists who literally think ISIS is the antiChrist" to "people who think Saif al-Gaddafi was a misunderstood genius", with very little in the way of sanity between those two positions, I'm more concerned that any meeting would end up levelling whatever city it took place.
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:05:01 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:02:31 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:00:43 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Reminds me, I need to fb stalk you more.
Everyone FB stalks me. So long as you don't try to hack my account via proxy servers in Taiwan, or arrange a meetup for my freaky Twitter followers, it's all good.
Can I arrange a Cain hate group only bait and switch them at the end for goat.se?
Well, given my Twitter groupies span the range from "Australian Christian fundamentalists who literally think ISIS is the antiChrist" to "people who think Saif al-Gaddafi was a misunderstood genius", with very little in the way of sanity between those two positions, I'm more concerned that any meeting would end up levelling whatever city it took place.
You that famous?
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:05:01 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:02:31 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:00:43 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Reminds me, I need to fb stalk you more.
Everyone FB stalks me. So long as you don't try to hack my account via proxy servers in Taiwan, or arrange a meetup for my freaky Twitter followers, it's all good.
Can I arrange a Cain hate group only bait and switch them at the end for goat.se?
Well, given my Twitter groupies span the range from "Australian Christian fundamentalists who literally think ISIS is the antiChrist" to "people who think Saif al-Gaddafi was a misunderstood genius", with very little in the way of sanity between those two positions, I'm more concerned that any meeting would end up levelling whatever city it took place.
I think I need your Twitter info. :lulz:
Who are our 13 guests?
I can expect like 2 or 5 bots, but 13 seems overkill. Are real people just lurking and not talking?
Quote from: Meunster on September 24, 2015, 02:56:04 AM
Who are our 13 guests?
I can expect like 2 or 5 bots, but 13 seems overkill. Are real people just lurking and not talking?
Probably. It happens sometimes, though it hasn't happened much recently.
Quote from: Meunster on September 24, 2015, 02:56:04 AM
Who are our 13 guests?
I can expect like 2 or 5 bots, but 13 seems overkill. Are real people just lurking and not talking?
We've had over a hundred bots at a time.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 24, 2015, 04:23:15 AM
Quote from: Meunster on September 24, 2015, 02:56:04 AM
Who are our 13 guests?
I can expect like 2 or 5 bots, but 13 seems overkill. Are real people just lurking and not talking?
We've had over a hundred bots at a time.
Wish they were chat bots, and not lurker bots.
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:01:23 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 23, 2015, 09:59:38 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Tag me? I can't find it.
He's talking about cultural libertarianism (https://www.facebook.com/cain.aerte/posts/10153643531144393?comment_id=10153647795649393&reply_comment_id=10153649187494393&offset=0&total_comments=280¬if_t=feed_comment), another Breitbart inspired talking point.
That DARVO concept seemed a bit more like meme marketing than science to me. Not to question the scholarship per se, she disclaimed the holes readily, but the mnemonic simplicity seemed to be the big selling point. It certainly got a bunch of repeats in the comment he linked from.
Those behaviors are often highly complex in both motivation and expression. This is readily admitted by the author. It is also, clearly, a readily thrown insult that in itself can throw an accusation and place someone being an aggressive jerk, and suddenly under fire for it, into the role of victim. DARVO can literally be used to do what it stands for. This is only possible because it grossly oversimplifies and packages a bunch of concepts into a readily recognized, but wholly new, mnemonic device. Not at all familiar enough with the scholar to speculate as to whether this was intentional or not. It's far too late for accusations now anyway.
It's Goddamn weaponized hermaneutics and these fuckers probably don't even know what that means, but they can link to it. They will inevitably keep linking to it.
If it gets enough funding to become an Actual Thing it will balloon exponentially, if that hasn't already happened. If it has soon we could all be DARVO victims.
I wish there was such a thing as ontological inoculation.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 23, 2015, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 23, 2015, 05:47:56 PM
(http://s18.postimg.org/ciwpgxqhl/dear_friends_we_are_happy_to_announce_the_news_t.png)
Above and beyond the usual Nigel's dick in everyone's asses?
Nah, nah, DEEP-dicking. We all get just the tip.
Granted the tip is the size of an army helmet, but still
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 23, 2015, 07:14:37 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 23, 2015, 07:13:47 PM
Woah! Very glad for you. I had thought that Alty was in Alaska.
He moved to Portland some time ago.
Sounds like the best decision that dude ever did make. I believe he was actually the first person I talked to when I got here. Set me straight on my spelling, and told the noob a thing or two about Eris as I recall. Glad he's doing well!
Yea, in all seriousness, totally happy for you two.
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:12:02 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:05:01 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 10:02:31 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 23, 2015, 10:00:43 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Reminds me, I need to fb stalk you more.
Everyone FB stalks me. So long as you don't try to hack my account via proxy servers in Taiwan, or arrange a meetup for my freaky Twitter followers, it's all good.
Can I arrange a Cain hate group only bait and switch them at the end for goat.se?
Well, given my Twitter groupies span the range from "Australian Christian fundamentalists who literally think ISIS is the antiChrist" to "people who think Saif al-Gaddafi was a misunderstood genius", with very little in the way of sanity between those two positions, I'm more concerned that any meeting would end up levelling whatever city it took place.
You that famous?
No, not really, and that's part of the weirdness. I've published a few articles, here and there...but nothing major.
I have consultation for lasik on Tuesday. If I'm a candidate, I'm pulling the trigger and getting this shit done. It'll mean an extra month or two living in the hated hometown, but the trade off of being able to see upon waking will be worth it.
If you can afford it, absolutely worthwhile.
I've been considering it myself, but I just keep having other things to spend my money on.
Quote from: Cain on September 24, 2015, 12:38:35 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 23, 2015, 09:49:27 PM
OH GOD LIES IS STILL POSTING ON MY FB STATUS
Still.
I read a bit of that and just noped out.
Meth not even once.
It's actually about ethics in clockmaking.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on September 24, 2015, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: LMNO on September 24, 2015, 03:33:30 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 24, 2015, 02:51:05 PM
It's actually about ethics in clockmaking.
:potd:
Seconded :lulz:
I thought that you were just making a funny, but Lys really seems to be on about it being about ethics in clockmaking, among things like mindlazors and the SJW cult. :horrormirth:
Damn. I was surfing around, and came across the concept of the Honey Badgers (http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2015/09/23/honey_badgers_misogyny_the_ladies_wing_of_online_anti_feminism.html?wpisrc=burger_bar), the female version of MRAs*. I wonder if we can get Lys talking about that.
*Yes, it's Slate, but it links to other sources.
Quote from: Cain on September 24, 2015, 02:51:05 PM
It's actually about ethics in clockmaking.
He's willing to go anywhere to prove he was right in this shit.
I was wondering why we had no clock thread. Turns out you we're all argueing it on fb.
Quote from: Cain on September 24, 2015, 02:51:05 PM
It's actually about ethics in clockmaking.
:lulz:
That guy is so beyond a damage case it's almost not even funny.
Except that it's still totally funny.
This morning I went to Alty's eye appointment with him and then he dropped me off at the lab, where it turns out the cryostat is warm as fuck and shows no signs of doing anything other than sitting there being warm as fuck and saying "SERVICE ME". Fuck you, Bertha, you're fine, just cool the fuck down so I can slice some brains.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 24, 2015, 05:45:22 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 24, 2015, 02:51:05 PM
It's actually about ethics in clockmaking.
:lulz:
That guy is so beyond a damage case it's almost not even funny.
Except that it's still totally funny.
I can't believe how much mileage I'm getting out of this. It's been a while since I've seen someone try so hard to argue a non-point.
I'm starting to get annoyed with how anal home depot is about bothering people about their commercial credit cards. The other day, they actually told me to ask them if they wanted to apply for one, even if they already have one! Not to mention that I have to ask if they're using a HD credit card, even if they have cash in their hand, or theyre just buying small things you would never put on a credit card. I've gotten used to just parroting out the routine as quick as I can at the start, and if anyone co.plains I try to make a joke about it.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on September 24, 2015, 10:12:11 PM
I'm starting to get annoyed with how anal home depot is about bothering people about their commercial credit cards. The other day, they actually told me to ask them if they wanted to apply for one, even if they already have one! Not to mention that I have to ask if they're using a HD credit card, even if they have cash in their hand, or theyre just buying small things you would never put on a credit card. I've gotten used to just parroting out the routine as quick as I can at the start, and if anyone co.plains I try to make a joke about it.
*in a pleasant, airy tone*
Hi there! Can I help you take one more step into crippling debt so my boss' boss' boss can buy a new mansion?
Any of you got some chill not too edgy music related to discordia?
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo
Miley Spears got ahold of the Subgenius Wikii (as in, somehow became admin) and is trashing it (Uncle BadTouch invented Discordianism, doncha know). She has managed to anger all of the old crew. I think Legume will handle this nicely.
Things Payne is responsible for in the event of my gruesome demise, #32:
If it's a closed-casket funeral, Payne will force the organist to play "pop goes the weasel" in the middle of the service, so that everyone is waiting for something awful to happen.
Quote from: Payne on September 24, 2015, 10:37:08 PM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on September 24, 2015, 10:12:11 PM
I'm starting to get annoyed with how anal home depot is about bothering people about their commercial credit cards. The other day, they actually told me to ask them if they wanted to apply for one, even if they already have one! Not to mention that I have to ask if they're using a HD credit card, even if they have cash in their hand, or theyre just buying small things you would never put on a credit card. I've gotten used to just parroting out the routine as quick as I can at the start, and if anyone co.plains I try to make a joke about it.
*in a pleasant, airy tone*
Hi there! Can I help you take one more step into crippling debt so my boss' boss' boss can buy a new mansion?
Right? i'm debating if I should point out that trying to persuade our customers to take on unsustainable debt doesnt really hold with our "doing the right thing" and "taking care of the customers" bits of our corporate ethics. Play the fanatical boy scout.
Quote from: Meunster on September 25, 2015, 02:04:23 AM
Any of you got some chill not too edgy music related to discordia?
The Jams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPjggN-KByI
Our good friend Synaptyx.
https://soundcloud.com/synaptyx
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 02:42:51 AM
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo
Miley Spears got ahold of the Subgenius Wikii (as in, somehow became admin) and is trashing it (Uncle BadTouch invented Discordianism, doncha know). She has managed to anger all of the old crew. I think Legume will handle this nicely.
Oh, wow.
Uncle BadTouch and his crew need to accept the fact that they are irrelevant.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 02:47:54 AM
Things Payne is responsible for in the event of my gruesome demise, #32:
If it's a closed-casket funeral, Payne will force the organist to play "pop goes the weasel" in the middle of the service, so that everyone is waiting for something awful to happen.
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on September 24, 2015, 08:54:35 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 24, 2015, 05:45:22 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 24, 2015, 02:51:05 PM
It's actually about ethics in clockmaking.
:lulz:
That guy is so beyond a damage case it's almost not even funny.
Except that it's still totally funny.
I can't believe how much mileage I'm getting out of this. It's been a while since I've seen someone try so hard to argue a non-point.
Right? I was going to make fun of his point, and then I realized that he doesn't have one.
Also, I looked up his "cultural libertarianism" thing, and it's literally just a name for people who think they are backlashing against "social justice warriors". So, yeah, just as vile as you imagine.
I was going to go all "Cultural Libertarianism is simply the absence of Empathy," but I figured it was too good for him.
I'm stealing from my own tweet here, but we're nearing the point where Social Justice Warrior as a term is at "hipster" levels of oversaturation. Pretty soon the only people using it will be the ones who end every facebook post with "smh"
Yes, why change when new evidence is introduced? One wouldn't want to fight for social justice.
It's like the people who consider "liberal" a bad word: On yeah, "open to new behavior and opinions"... how vile.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on September 25, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
I'm stealing from my own tweet here, but we're nearing the point where Social Justice Warrior as a term is at "hipster" levels of oversaturation. Pretty soon the only people using it will be the ones who end every facebook post with "smh"
You should go on somewhere like Reddit.
It's pretty ridiculous at this point. Think trans people should be referred to by their preferred pronoun? SJW. Think refugees fleeing Syria should maybe be given asylum in the west? SJW. Think the world has better things to do than obsess over the clock making skills of a 14yo? SJW. Think stalking fat people on the internet isn't actually a human right? SJW.
There is one word I use to describe people who use words like sjw or cuck obsessively.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 02:47:54 AM
Things Payne is responsible for in the event of my gruesome demise, #32:
If it's a closed-casket funeral, Payne will force the organist to play "pop goes the weasel" in the middle of the service, so that everyone is waiting for something awful to happen.
Regardless of the circumstances of your death, there will be no closed casket.
Pop goes the weasel will still be played. I may need to install some articulating gubbins and what-not within your body to make full use of this.
As such procedures are likely better performed before rigor really sets in, I will require 24 hours notice of your impending death to fly over there.
I think the most idiotic thing about the sjw which hunts going on right now is that the propoganda to fuel their hate is based off straw men created by their side.
Too many times have I seen someone post a picture about a sjw then to discover that it's actually someone from /pol/ strawmanning it up.
Quote from: Meunster on September 25, 2015, 04:55:25 PM
I think the most idiotic thing about the sjw which hunts going on right now is that the propoganda to fuel their hate is based off straw men created by their side.
Too many times have I seen someone post a picture about a sjw then to discover that it's actually someone from /pol/ strawmanning it up.
NEVER AGAIN THE BURNING TIMES, FUCKSTICK.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on September 25, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
I'm stealing from my own tweet here, but we're nearing the point where Social Justice Warrior as a term is at "hipster" levels of oversaturation. Pretty soon the only people using it will be the ones who end every facebook post with "smh"
Can I quote you? I seriously need to quote you.
Quote from: Meunster on September 25, 2015, 04:55:25 PM
I think the most idiotic thing about the sjw which hunts going on right now is that the propoganda to fuel their hate is based off straw men created by their side.
Too many times have I seen someone post a picture about a sjw then to discover that it's actually someone from /pol/ strawmanning it up.
Yeah, it's an interesting pattern when people are willing to distort the truth in order to support their side. You get people taking a side based on their opinions, who exaggerate and turn people to their side based on their bullshit, and those people in turn exaggerate the generation before, and several generations in the entire movement is unrecognizable in its extremism, full of people running on sheer delusion and knowingly making up further bullshit in the name of their cause, all the while too devoid of self-awareness to realize that their own methods, used by others, fed into their own erroneous beliefs. Then somebody else, influenced by their bullshit, independently produces their own bullshit, which, in turn, influences the earlier influencers. I wonder how many repetitions of the cycle it takes for a single founding individual to become totally disconnected from reality.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 25, 2015, 06:10:38 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on September 25, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
I'm stealing from my own tweet here, but we're nearing the point where Social Justice Warrior as a term is at "hipster" levels of oversaturation. Pretty soon the only people using it will be the ones who end every facebook post with "smh"
Can I quote you? I seriously need to quote you.
I think you already have. :wink:
But yeah quote away.
I suspect FOX News has an organisational chart with the exact figures on it.
Quote from: President Television on September 25, 2015, 06:24:00 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 25, 2015, 04:55:25 PM
I think the most idiotic thing about the sjw which hunts going on right now is that the propoganda to fuel their hate is based off straw men created by their side.
Too many times have I seen someone post a picture about a sjw then to discover that it's actually someone from /pol/ strawmanning it up.
Yeah, it's an interesting pattern when people are willing to distort the truth in order to support their side. You get people taking a side based on their opinions, who exaggerate and turn people to their side based on their bullshit, and those people in turn exaggerate the generation before, and several generations in the entire movement is unrecognizable in its extremism, full of people running on sheer delusion and knowingly making up further bullshit in the name of their cause, all the while too devoid of self-awareness to realize that their own methods, used by others, fed into their own erroneous beliefs. Then somebody else, influenced by their bullshit, independently produces their own bullshit, which, in turn, influences the earlier influencers. I wonder how many repetitions of the cycle it takes for a single founding individual to become totally disconnected from reality.
Takes about 2 weeks. Give or take.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on September 25, 2015, 06:24:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 25, 2015, 06:10:38 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on September 25, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
I'm stealing from my own tweet here, but we're nearing the point where Social Justice Warrior as a term is at "hipster" levels of oversaturation. Pretty soon the only people using it will be the ones who end every facebook post with "smh"
Can I quote you? I seriously need to quote you.
I think you already have. :wink:
But yeah quote away.
Excellent, thanks!
My reluctance to write this goddamn paper is resulting in some world-class procrastination that is totally unlike any level of procrastination I have heretofore experienced.
Time to go out into the world and get shit done. Maybe after some vigorous bicycle riding I will be ready to sit down and write this thing.
I'm, for once, not having that problem. I'm at chapter 16/15000 words in the new book, and am taking a day off to decide where the story needs to go from here.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 10:40:18 PM
I'm, for once, not having that problem. I'm at chapter 16/15000 words in the new book, and am taking a day off to decide where the story needs to go from here.
I am having absolutely the hardest time even getting started writing this fucking paper. I can't do it. I have to do it.
IT ISN'T EVEN A PAPER THAT MATTERS.
That's probably why I can't do it. It doesn't fucking matter.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 25, 2015, 11:35:24 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 10:40:18 PM
I'm, for once, not having that problem. I'm at chapter 16/15000 words in the new book, and am taking a day off to decide where the story needs to go from here.
I am having absolutely the hardest time even getting started writing this fucking paper. I can't do it. I have to do it.
IT ISN'T EVEN A PAPER THAT MATTERS.
That's probably why I can't do it. It doesn't fucking matter.
Unsolicited advice: Sit down and start typing.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 11:39:26 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 25, 2015, 11:35:24 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 10:40:18 PM
I'm, for once, not having that problem. I'm at chapter 16/15000 words in the new book, and am taking a day off to decide where the story needs to go from here.
I am having absolutely the hardest time even getting started writing this fucking paper. I can't do it. I have to do it.
IT ISN'T EVEN A PAPER THAT MATTERS.
That's probably why I can't do it. It doesn't fucking matter.
Unsolicited advice: Sit down and start typing.
Yep, that's what I need to do, alright. I need to churn out a bad first draft. Even a shitty outline of sorts.
Quote from: Meunster on September 25, 2015, 07:46:33 PM
Quote from: President Television on September 25, 2015, 06:24:00 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 25, 2015, 04:55:25 PM
I think the most idiotic thing about the sjw which hunts going on right now is that the propoganda to fuel their hate is based off straw men created by their side.
Too many times have I seen someone post a picture about a sjw then to discover that it's actually someone from /pol/ strawmanning it up.
Yeah, it's an interesting pattern when people are willing to distort the truth in order to support their side. You get people taking a side based on their opinions, who exaggerate and turn people to their side based on their bullshit, and those people in turn exaggerate the generation before, and several generations in the entire movement is unrecognizable in its extremism, full of people running on sheer delusion and knowingly making up further bullshit in the name of their cause, all the while too devoid of self-awareness to realize that their own methods, used by others, fed into their own erroneous beliefs. Then somebody else, influenced by their bullshit, independently produces their own bullshit, which, in turn, influences the earlier influencers. I wonder how many repetitions of the cycle it takes for a single founding individual to become totally disconnected from reality.
Takes about 2 weeks. Give or take.
That actually does sound about right.
Good job, Meunster. You made a useful contribution.
(http://www.viralthread.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/210.jpg)
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 12:03:50 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 11:39:26 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 25, 2015, 11:35:24 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 10:40:18 PM
I'm, for once, not having that problem. I'm at chapter 16/15000 words in the new book, and am taking a day off to decide where the story needs to go from here.
I am having absolutely the hardest time even getting started writing this fucking paper. I can't do it. I have to do it.
IT ISN'T EVEN A PAPER THAT MATTERS.
That's probably why I can't do it. It doesn't fucking matter.
Unsolicited advice: Sit down and start typing.
Yep, that's what I need to do, alright. I need to churn out a bad first draft. Even a shitty outline of sorts.
[unsolicited advice]
Sometimes typing out huge amounts of profanity littered explanations about what you about to write about helps. [/unsolicited advice]
Quote from: Don Coyote on September 26, 2015, 12:36:29 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 12:03:50 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 11:39:26 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 25, 2015, 11:35:24 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 25, 2015, 10:40:18 PM
I'm, for once, not having that problem. I'm at chapter 16/15000 words in the new book, and am taking a day off to decide where the story needs to go from here.
I am having absolutely the hardest time even getting started writing this fucking paper. I can't do it. I have to do it.
IT ISN'T EVEN A PAPER THAT MATTERS.
That's probably why I can't do it. It doesn't fucking matter.
Unsolicited advice: Sit down and start typing.
Yep, that's what I need to do, alright. I need to churn out a bad first draft. Even a shitty outline of sorts.
[unsolicited advice]
Sometimes typing out huge amounts of profanity littered explanations about what you about to write about helps. [/unsolicited advice]
Oh, yeah. I often will just crank out some pile of angry bullshit just to get started. I'm just really fighting this one. I don't WANT to write about sustainability and food forests and why Portland needs to implement a permaculture food forest policy.
In some ways I think this would be easier if it was an assignment and not my own fucking stupid goddamn proposal.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 12:50:37 AM
In some ways I think this would be easier if it was an assignment and not my own fucking stupid goddamn proposal.
I feel you. Writing poetry in the mode I want has become so teeth-pulling difficult outside of the classroom.
I'm at page 3 of pure bullshit.
HEY NIGEL JUST FUCKING KEEP WRITING YOU BEAUTIFUL EXPLETIVE.
Watching a dumb action movie, "Lucy".
I'm saddened that the endgame is utilitarianism, and compassion is treated like a weakness.
Quote from: LMNO on September 26, 2015, 04:15:02 AM
Watching a dumb action movie, "Lucy".
I'm saddened that the endgame is utilitarianism, and compassion is treated like a weakness.
Compassion is a weakness, the greatest weakness one can have.
Lucy, if it's the one with the Korean super drug, is not the best movie though. Limitless was cool because it was low-action but where it was there it was icily realistic. Lucy is transhumanist propaganda sweetened with high action and gorgeous talent.
Fuck you compassion is a weakness.
That is all.
Love,
Someone who apparently scored a 31 on his EQ test.
Quote from: LMNO on September 26, 2015, 05:50:19 AM
Fuck you compassion is a weakness.
That is all.
Love,
Someone who apparently scored a 31 on his EQ test.
Compassion is really the only saving grace humans HAVE.
Except for those flying squirrel suit things. Those are TITS.
I did mean greatest in the sense of best and most desirable. It's a weakness, but NOT a flaw. Every design or form has weaknesses, things that can break it. Compassion is one of ours, but it's critical to the survival of our species and expression of our nature.
Edit because I apparently jacked up the quote box code.
Roger... LO has me in a grip. You killed off Michael and set off ancient curses and thankfully kept on through the brief creativity scare! And you're just getting going. :eek:
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 26, 2015, 08:51:50 AM
I did mean greatest in the sense of best and most desirable. It's a weakness, but NOT a flaw. Every design or form has weaknesses, things that can break it. Compassion is one of ours, but it's critical to the survival of our species and expression of our nature.
Edit because I apparently jacked up the quote box code.
So compassion is Humanity's crumple zone? I can live with that analogy.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 26, 2015, 03:26:06 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 01:51:55 AM
I'm at page 3 of pure bullshit.
I smell grant proposals coming on.
Quote from: LMNO on September 26, 2015, 03:30:24 AM
HEY NIGEL JUST FUCKING KEEP WRITING YOU BEAUTIFUL EXPLETIVE.
:lulz: I made it to page 4 by the time Alty came home, and now I'm picking it up again. I want to have 6 serviceable pages plus a page of citations by this afternoon, and then tomorrow I can polish a final draft and submit it.
Quote from: Emo Howard on September 26, 2015, 04:06:57 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 26, 2015, 08:51:50 AM
I did mean greatest in the sense of best and most desirable. It's a weakness, but NOT a flaw. Every design or form has weaknesses, things that can break it. Compassion is one of ours, but it's critical to the survival of our species and expression of our nature.
Edit because I apparently jacked up the quote box code.
So compassion is Humanity's crumple zone? I can live with that analogy.
I don't know if I'd put it that way, really. Compassion is kind of the thing that makes us work as a species; the ability to connect with and care for other people is inherently crucial to everything we consider uniquely human achievements. Only a social species can develop culture and technology, and the biological, developmental condition on which sociability is dependent is compassion.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: Emo Howard on September 26, 2015, 04:06:57 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 26, 2015, 08:51:50 AM
I did mean greatest in the sense of best and most desirable. It's a weakness, but NOT a flaw. Every design or form has weaknesses, things that can break it. Compassion is one of ours, but it's critical to the survival of our species and expression of our nature.
Edit because I apparently jacked up the quote box code.
So compassion is Humanity's crumple zone? I can live with that analogy.
I don't know if I'd put it that way, really. Compassion is kind of the thing that makes us work as a species; the ability to connect with and care for other people is inherently crucial to everything we consider uniquely human achievements. Only a social species can develop culture and technology, and the biological, developmental condition on which sociability is dependent is compassion.
In my experience, compassion is also the only thing that makes us work as individuals too. Whatever form that may take.
TWJ: It's not a weakness (even when making the distinction of weakness from flaw), it is in the make up of the canvas on which we paint the parts of our inner lives that we feel raise us from 'mere animals'. It's part of what makes us 'other'. It's one of the reasons why even the most evil of people don't believe they're evil.
So, just got home from the hospital, after she collapsed last night.
They've poked and prodded her, scanned her brain, all that good stuff. No results so far.
"Go home until Monday, try not to worry."
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 26, 2015, 09:40:50 PM
So, just got home from the hospital, after she collapsed last night.
They've poked and prodded her, scanned her brain, all that good stuff. No results so far.
"Go home until Monday, try not to worry."
Wait, what? Who collapsed? Is it your wife?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 26, 2015, 09:40:50 PM
So, just got home from the hospital, after she collapsed last night.
They've poked and prodded her, scanned her brain, all that good stuff. No results so far.
"Go home until Monday, try not to worry."
WTF? I'm so sorry to hear sir.
Quote from: Payne on September 26, 2015, 08:40:02 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: Emo Howard on September 26, 2015, 04:06:57 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 26, 2015, 08:51:50 AM
I did mean greatest in the sense of best and most desirable. It's a weakness, but NOT a flaw. Every design or form has weaknesses, things that can break it. Compassion is one of ours, but it's critical to the survival of our species and expression of our nature.
Edit because I apparently jacked up the quote box code.
So compassion is Humanity's crumple zone? I can live with that analogy.
I don't know if I'd put it that way, really. Compassion is kind of the thing that makes us work as a species; the ability to connect with and care for other people is inherently crucial to everything we consider uniquely human achievements. Only a social species can develop culture and technology, and the biological, developmental condition on which sociability is dependent is compassion.
In my experience, compassion is also the only thing that makes us work as individuals too. Whatever form that may take.
TWJ: It's not a weakness (even when making the distinction of weakness from flaw), it is in the make up of the canvas on which we paint the parts of our inner lives that we feel raise us from 'mere animals'. It's part of what makes us 'other'. It's one of the reasons why even the most evil of people don't believe they're evil.
I'll happily admit my perspective inaccurate. Kinda needed to hear much of this. Thanks guys.
I'm having one of those days when being around other human beings is just too offensive to the senses.
Good thing I'm friends with a lot of cool ferns.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 10:57:37 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 26, 2015, 09:40:50 PM
So, just got home from the hospital, after she collapsed last night.
They've poked and prodded her, scanned her brain, all that good stuff. No results so far.
"Go home until Monday, try not to worry."
Wait, what? Who collapsed? Is it your wife?
i was confused too. I hope they're alright, tho.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 10:57:37 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 26, 2015, 09:40:50 PM
So, just got home from the hospital, after she collapsed last night.
They've poked and prodded her, scanned her brain, all that good stuff. No results so far.
"Go home until Monday, try not to worry."
Wait, what? Who collapsed? Is it your wife?
Yes, sorry, should have been more clear.
Aw, Roger. I'm sorry, man.
Quote from: NoLeDeMiel on September 27, 2015, 01:02:06 AM
Aw, Roger. I'm sorry, man.
Thanks. So far, no further nastiness, but we still don't know what was wrong, except that it was NOT blood sugar. She had just tested her sugar levels a few minutes prior, and had come up at 105, well within the normal range.
Which isn't very reassuring.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 26, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: Emo Howard on September 26, 2015, 04:06:57 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on September 26, 2015, 08:51:50 AM
I did mean greatest in the sense of best and most desirable. It's a weakness, but NOT a flaw. Every design or form has weaknesses, things that can break it. Compassion is one of ours, but it's critical to the survival of our species and expression of our nature.
Edit because I apparently jacked up the quote box code.
So compassion is Humanity's crumple zone? I can live with that analogy.
I don't know if I'd put it that way, really. Compassion is kind of the thing that makes us work as a species; the ability to connect with and care for other people is inherently crucial to everything we consider uniquely human achievements. Only a social species can develop culture and technology, and the biological, developmental condition on which sociability is dependent is compassion.
Compassion turns the last into first among equals.
Shit Roger. That sounds scarry. I'm sorry that happened.
Mr. Penrose, please accept our wishes for a quick recovery of your wife. May the currents change to rising lift beneath your wings right now!
Quote from: LuciferX on September 27, 2015, 07:52:03 AM
Mr. Penrose, please accept our wishes for a quick recovery of your wife. May the currents change to rising lift beneath your wings right now!
Thanks. But why are you using unlisted personal information in your post?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 27, 2015, 07:57:13 AM
Quote from: LuciferX on September 27, 2015, 07:52:03 AM
Mr. Penrose, please accept our wishes for a quick recovery of your wife. May the currents change to rising lift beneath your wings right now!
Thanks. But why are you using unlisted personal information in your post?
To remnd myself of the promotional sale on smashwords available through September, of course.
Quote from: LuciferX on September 27, 2015, 08:22:58 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 27, 2015, 07:57:13 AM
Quote from: LuciferX on September 27, 2015, 07:52:03 AM
Mr. Penrose, please accept our wishes for a quick recovery of your wife. May the currents change to rising lift beneath your wings right now!
Thanks. But why are you using unlisted personal information in your post?
To remnd myself of the promotional sale on smashwords available through September, of course.
:lulz:
Fair enough.
Shit. Good luck Roger.
Damn, sorry to hear that Roger.
Although, if it's any comfort, I'm sure the doctors have already tested for the more worrying possibilities and so have ruled them out. It's what I'd do, as a doctor, and I'd like to think doctors are at least as smart as some random guy on the internet.
I will keep hoping for the best Roger. If her blood sugar was good and she regained consciousness fairly quickly I'd lay strong odds that it wasn't a major issue. Lots of relatively minor things can cause a loss of consciousness, but you still have to go get checked. If they didn't find any major issue fairly quickly the chances are that it was something minor like dehydration or a blood pressure drop.
I'm not a doctor of course, but this guy from the Internet knows a thing or two and sincerely believes that you and yours pull through this. Take care sir.
Quote from: Cain on September 27, 2015, 06:05:01 PM
Damn, sorry to hear that Roger.
Although, if it's any comfort, I'm sure the doctors have already tested for the more worrying possibilities and so have ruled them out. It's what I'd do, as a doctor, and I'd like to think doctors are at least as smart as some random guy on the internet.
Tests have been run (some of them), results are not yet known. We won't hear a thing until Monday at the eariest.
Fingers crossed for you and the missus.
I appreciate it, everyone.
Random collapses are the most frightening thing in the world. I hope everything is alright Roger.
Shit, TGGR.
Fingers, and toes crossed.
I hope everything turns out fine, Roger.
Yeah, all the best, man.
Holy shit. I hope it just turns out to be one of those weird random fluctuations in blood pressure or something innocuous like that.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 28, 2015, 12:35:34 AM
Holy shit. I hope it just turns out to be one of those weird random fluctuations in blood pressure or something innocuous like that.
1. Thanks for the good wishes, everyone.
2. That's kind of what I'm hoping for, Nigel.
That sucks, TGRR. I'm going to get on the "hope it's something minor" bandwagon, too.
Loved ones randomly keeling over always scares the hell out of me cause there's so many potential causes. Here's hoping the lab works swiftly and well and delivers good news.
Well my mom's had another breakdown. A bad one this time; she's presently at a psychiatric hospital up in Boston. It's been hard, seeing her there on her good and bad days, and it's becoming harder.
Her health care proxies are currently her two older sisters, who seem to be under the impression that my mom can get better, or that she can function when the medication cocktail is just right. My sister and I have determined that this is not the case. She needs more direct care, like an assisted but independent living facility. She needs to be out of work, which is so often the catalyst for her episodes.
Her sisters are going to fight to keep themselves as her proxy, because they see my sister and I akin to the scum that accumulates on the bathtub and a significant part of my mother's problems. We're going to have to see if we can have her declared incompetent to make decisions regarding her own care. She's having visual spacial inconsistencies, she forgets things like paying her bills, she's getting lost while driving with some frequency, she can't keep track of the 90 day supplies of horse tranquilizers she's on and either overdosing or not dosing.
My sister and I are going to try to meet with her social worker at the hospital this afternoon. I'm expecting her call this morning. My mom called last night and told me she's changed her mind about having us as proxies and wants to stick with her sisters, and when I told her I don't think that's the best idea, she just said "okay" and hung up on me, so I don't know if we'll even be allowed to discuss her case.
I'm somewhere between shaking and nerve vomiting.
Shit, I'm sorry! That's terrible.
I'm sorry to hear that EOC. I know how intense family fights can get around care issues. I never did figure out how to deal well. Hang in there sir!
Great googly moogly, I left for 3 days and THIS happened?
Very sorry to hear about the troubles, Roger and EoC. Here's hoping for the best outcome.
Sorry to hear about your wife Roger, and that really sucks about your mom EoC, hope things get straightened out.
Well, we've narrowly avoided two fires tonight, and I've inducted, with great difficulty, the student who is the most likely contender to die in a fire either of the other two are likely to start (due to being on her phone throughout the whole fire safety talk).
Roger, any news on your wife's tests?
Sorry to hear about you mom, EOC. It's always hard when folks get older and start needing help, and not everyone handles it well.
I don't watch Dr Who. Shut up. Anyway, why would a Whovian be frightened about water being found on Mars?
Quote from: LMNO on September 29, 2015, 01:32:31 AM
I don't watch Dr Who. Shut up. Anyway, why would a Whovian be frightened about water being found on Mars?
The Waters of Mars was one of David Tennant's final three stories. The first group of astronauts to settle on Mars consume water there that is home to a parasite which takes them over and they become water zombies. It ends badly.
Wait... They don't even boil the water first, or check it for contaminants?
Worst astronauts ever.
Have I mentioned how much I hate writing resumes? I'd literally rather stick my dick in a bucket of bees than have to write another resume. :/
Especially when its a for a job that requires no special set of skillset other than having thumbs and being able to speak.
Jesus.
Roger, I hope your wife is OK.
EOC, I hope you find a way to get your mom the care that she needs.
You guys want some good news to balance things out?
Some of you already know this, but I'm gonna be a dad. 4 months along, all tests and signs so far point to a perfectly healthy baby. We'll find out the sex at the next ultrasound appointment. Due date is, of course, the ides of March. I thought I'd be more terrified but other than stressing about the standard new dad stuff I'm super excited. It's gonna bring my new "play with animals" career to a halt before it ever really got started because the pay scale doesn't pencil for my new financial needs, but that's OK because I'm setting aside some money for my TWIC and MMC and I'm not going back to the pot store after my current stash runs out. In a month or so when my system is clean I'll start the application process and hopefully be able to start shipping out again fairly soon after that. Gotta time things so I'll be ashore for the birth and immediate aftermath but we've both agreed that with a kid and her going back to school it's the best value to sacrifice ratio out of the available options, especially if I can start as a senior cook on one of the tanker fleets or offshore rigs. So new kid and a chance to go back to doing what I love for a few more years. I feel really positive about life for the first time in a while.
Congrats ECH! That's awesome.
Wow. That's fantastic!
Whoo good news!
Congrats!
ECH, I think that is goddamn awesome and that you are going to love being a dad! Welcome to the parent club!
In lieu of the US Government not fixing my eyes alongside of feeding and educating me, I will instead be having lasers shot into them on the 15th. Hoorah lasers.
Congrats on the impending munchkin, ECH!
Hope everything turns out alright for the missus, TGRR.
Quote from: Da6s on September 29, 2015, 09:05:02 PM
In lieu of the US Government not fixing my eyes alongside of feeding and educating me, I will instead be having lasers shot into them on the 15th. Hoorah lasers.
YAY LASERS!
I just got a letter in the mail from the VA giving me a 20% disability rating.
Every time I read this thread, I've got my fingers crossed for some good news, Roger.
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 06:17:35 AM
Every time I read this thread, I've got my fingers crossed for some good news, Roger.
This ^^
Also, sympathy to EoC and congratulations to ECH.
Also also, I forgot just how much fun it is to work nights.
Dubya,
Hasn't gotten more than four straight hours of sleep in a week.
:lulz:
OK, computer appears to be finally upgraded. Well, almost. Have to uninstall and reinstall all the drivers. Then update certain graphics tweaks I've previously been using.
But then, it should all be good.
I really want to cosplay something for some reason.
quick, someone talk me out of it.
Arg cube mate is a clock truther.
Quote from: Meunster on September 30, 2015, 09:13:05 PM
I really want to cosplay something for some reason.
quick, someone talk me out of it.
Cosplay as the ineffable suffering of being.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on September 30, 2015, 09:28:13 PM
Arg cube mate is a clock truther.
Is this the same cube mate who believes like 50,000 other, mutually contradictory, conspiracies?
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 12:42:39 PM
OK, computer appears to be finally upgraded. Well, almost. Have to uninstall and reinstall all the drivers. Then update certain graphics tweaks I've previously been using.
But then, it should all be good.
You are like the protagonist in a series of horror movies in which your computer is Freddy Krueger. You know this, right?
Quote from: Meunster on September 30, 2015, 09:13:05 PM
I really want to cosplay something for some reason.
quick, someone talk me out of it.
Shit, man. Follow your heart.
Things are going delightfully here in Tesseract Town. First week of term and classes are going awesomely. Alty and I are in love in that terrible way that is upsetting to single people and unhappy couples, whose twitching revulsion, of course, adds to my overall good cheer.
The research project I am the lead on is shaping up to be considerably bigger and more interesting than I had thought. I now have two people assisting me with the slicing, which helps move it forward quite a bit. If the results are what I am starting to think and hope that they might potentially be, this could be a career-maker. Even if they aren't, it definitely won't hurt my grad school application.
It looks like Alty's ex, and therefore Little Alty and his brother, will be moving to Portland sooner than previously anticipated, which is awesome. Also Alty is having eye surgery tomorrow, which I am hopeful about for ending his corneal abruption woes. And mine, which are more minor as I am just in a support position rather than being the one waking up in horrible agony with my eyeball peeling off.
Everything's juicing it up, jamming it off, and cummin' up asses!
Yay!
Quote from: Meunster on September 30, 2015, 09:13:05 PM
I really want to cosplay something for some reason.
quick, someone talk me out of it.
COSPLAY GELATENOUS CUBE.
Quote from: LMNO on September 30, 2015, 11:24:28 PM
Quote from: Meunster on September 30, 2015, 09:13:05 PM
I really want to cosplay something for some reason.
quick, someone talk me out of it.
COSPLAY GELATENOUS CUBE.
Ooooh. That's good.
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
Because we all know those insidious 14 year old ay-rabs are not exactly doin' it for the nookie.
:mullet:
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
GOOD TIMES! :lulz:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 12:42:39 PM
OK, computer appears to be finally upgraded. Well, almost. Have to uninstall and reinstall all the drivers. Then update certain graphics tweaks I've previously been using.
But then, it should all be good.
You are like the protagonist in a series of horror movies in which your computer is Freddy Krueger. You know this, right?
I prefer to think of it as Frankenstein's monster, only stitched together not with crappy old computers I found in a dump, but the latest Mk IV Cyber Commando parts ordered from Taiwan.
Also, is working. Could do with upgrading the RAM, but might leave that for another month.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
You're gonna put a platinum tooth in, right?
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 12:24:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
You're gonna put a platinum tooth in, right?
Nope. Just regular old ceramic. I'm a utilitarian. I may go with stainless steel.
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
You full sjw or full pol?
I have some Holy Advice™ for you.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 12:31:13 AM
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 12:24:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
You're gonna put a platinum tooth in, right?
Nope. Just regular old ceramic. I'm a utilitarian. I may go with stainless steel.
If that ever happens to me I want to get a pH sensitive tooth so that my mouth doubles as a literal litmus test.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 12:31:13 AM
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 12:24:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
You're gonna put a platinum tooth in, right?
Nope. Just regular old ceramic. I'm a utilitarian. I may go with stainless steel.
I can see chrome steel alloys becoming a sort of silver to scavengers of the wreckage we leave behind. Mithril and shit, strange, holy, and less tarnishable that anything else they dig up.
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 09:32:34 PM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on September 30, 2015, 09:28:13 PM
Arg cube mate is a clock truther.
Is this the same cube mate who believes like 50,000 other, mutually contradictory, conspiracies?
Yes. Just tiring. Going to put a sign on a stick with NO written on it to wave at him when he starts going off.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 01, 2015, 12:52:45 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 12:31:13 AM
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 12:24:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
You're gonna put a platinum tooth in, right?
Nope. Just regular old ceramic. I'm a utilitarian. I may go with stainless steel.
If that ever happens to me I want to get a pH sensitive tooth so that my mouth doubles as a literal litmus test.
I didn't know I needed this until now.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 01, 2015, 01:00:31 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 01, 2015, 12:52:45 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 12:31:13 AM
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 12:24:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
You're gonna put a platinum tooth in, right?
Nope. Just regular old ceramic. I'm a utilitarian. I may go with stainless steel.
If that ever happens to me I want to get a pH sensitive tooth so that my mouth doubles as a literal litmus test.
I didn't know I needed this until now.
:thanks:
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
Cain was the unfortunate host of a multi-day Facebook thread in which this subject was discussed at hideous length. The "truther" side was mostly being fought for by an imbecile who, despite probably having brain damage, I found myself tragically unable to muster sympathy for. It was ugly.
The short of it is:
(a) Ascribing adult motivations to a 14-year-old is fucking idiotic.
(b) There is absolutely nothing substantive to indicate that he was doing this for attention, or money.
(c) The authority figures involved very obviously knew they weren't dealing with a bomb threat, because any school would evacuate in the event of even a slightly credible bomb threat.
(d) EVEN IF he totally did throw together a hack project for the purposes of raising hell and garnering attention, then he did a great job and we should be supporting him for trolling the authorities. And if he DOES somehow get money from this fiasco, then J.R. "Bob" Dobbs would be proud and we should follow his example. There is no way to look at this that makes Ahmed come out looking bad to me.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 01, 2015, 01:07:21 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
Cain was the unfortunate host of a multi-day Facebook thread in which this subject was discussed at hideous length. The "truther" side was mostly being fought for by an imbecile who, despite probably having brain damage, I found myself tragically unable to muster sympathy for. It was ugly.
The short of it is:
(a) Ascribing adult motivations to a 14-year-old is fucking idiotic.
(b) There is absolutely nothing substantive to indicate that he was doing this for attention, or money.
(c) The authority figures involved very obviously knew they weren't dealing with a bomb threat, because any school would evacuate in the event of even a slightly credible bomb threat.
(d) EVEN IF he totally did throw together a hack project for the purposes of raising hell and garnering attention, then he did a great job and we should be supporting him for trolling the authorities. And if he DOES somehow get money from this fiasco, then J.R. "Bob" Dobbs would be proud and we should follow his example. There is no way to look at this that makes Ahmed come out looking bad to me.
This
Also, bringing a homemade electronic thing to school is absolutely typical kid behavior, ESPECIALLY for geeks on the robotics team, and the response was absolutely not a typical response.
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
...smh
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
YOUR GRIN IS GOING TO BE PART CYBORG!?
:cainftw:
Quote from: Richter on October 01, 2015, 12:56:53 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 12:31:13 AM
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 12:24:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
You're gonna put a platinum tooth in, right?
Nope. Just regular old ceramic. I'm a utilitarian. I may go with stainless steel.
I can see chrome steel alloys becoming a sort of silver to scavengers of the wreckage we leave behind. Mithril and shit, strange, holy, and less tarnishable that anything else they dig up.
My face will be a relic.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on October 01, 2015, 03:15:55 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on September 30, 2015, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 30, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
I made a ridiculous amount of money today.
Which is good, because medical bills. Also, TGRR dental surgery starting tomorrow. I may not be in my usual pleasant good mood for the next week or so.
Oh, my... good luck with the dental surgery, I hate that stuff! But it usually makes everything better.
Yeah, my front tooth cracked vertically. Since it's already had a root canal, there's no fixing it. So out it comes, then they drill a hole in my skull, sink an anchor, and put a false tooth on the anchor.
Airports are gonna be HILARIOUS now.
YOUR GRIN IS GOING TO BE PART CYBORG!?
:cainftw:
No popout weapons. :boring:
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on October 01, 2015, 03:14:10 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
...smh
:lulz:
It never ceases to amaze, how certain media can and will find a conspiracy in anything a Muslim does.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen did nothing wrong, according to the same media outlets ("regulatory tradeoff", "phony moral imperative", "knee-jerk liberal reaction" etc).
Quote from: Cain on October 01, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
It never ceases to amaze, how certain media can and will find a conspiracy in anything a Muslim does.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen did nothing wrong, according to the same media outlets ("regulatory tradeoff", "phony moral imperative", "knee-jerk liberal reaction" etc).
Cause the jews controlling the media want social unrest but businesse to be free to lie and steal.
The sucky thing about being an admin is that you can't use the ignore function.
I suppose I will have to do that manually from here on out.
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 03:20:58 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 01, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
It never ceases to amaze, how certain media can and will find a conspiracy in anything a Muslim does.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen did nothing wrong, according to the same media outlets ("regulatory tradeoff", "phony moral imperative", "knee-jerk liberal reaction" etc).
Cause the jews controlling the media want social unrest but businesse to be free to lie and steal.
You're not cute or funny.
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
1) "Shouldn't have"
2) There's an awful lot of people making a shit ton of money that probably shouldn't be. Why are we weighing in national judgement on a teenager?
3) Who the fuck is giving him money anyway?
Most of the judging I've seen going on towards Ahmed sounds an awful lot like people who are desperate to sound poignant and have their moral opinions be weighty and meaningful. So far, unsuccessfully.
Woke up in a horrible depression. Worst I've felt for some time now. Can't seem to shake out of it at all. :|
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 01, 2015, 04:43:15 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 03:20:58 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 01, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
It never ceases to amaze, how certain media can and will find a conspiracy in anything a Muslim does.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen did nothing wrong, according to the same media outlets ("regulatory tradeoff", "phony moral imperative", "knee-jerk liberal reaction" etc).
Cause the jews controlling the media want social unrest but businesse to be free to lie and steal.
You're not cute or funny.
Must still be holding a flame for his "old" Nazi fetish.
Fuck yourself Poptart.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 01, 2015, 07:11:44 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 01, 2015, 04:43:15 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 03:20:58 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 01, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
It never ceases to amaze, how certain media can and will find a conspiracy in anything a Muslim does.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen did nothing wrong, according to the same media outlets ("regulatory tradeoff", "phony moral imperative", "knee-jerk liberal reaction" etc).
Cause the jews controlling the media want social unrest but businesse to be free to lie and steal.
You're not cute or funny.
Must still be holding a flame for his "old" Nazi fetish.
Fuck yourself Poptart.
Don't bring my fetishes into this. I have much weirder ones then military uniforms.
Knew I should of put a winky face, figured ya'll would of caught me being ironic to mock the racist new neo clockies
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 01, 2015, 05:20:38 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
1) "Shouldn't have"
2) There's an awful lot of people making a shit ton of money that probably shouldn't be. Why are we weighing in national judgement on a teenager?
3) Who the fuck is giving him money anyway?
Most of the judging I've seen going on towards Ahmed sounds an awful lot like people who are desperate to sound poignant and have their moral opinions be weighty and meaningful. So far, unsuccessfully.
I'll be honest, I'm mad because he's made 100k (according to CNN) from donations for making a clock. When I was 14 my school had classes where we made fucking robots. Where's my scholarship?
I just think everything thing is a giant overreaction and I meed to copy the therom of how he got so much money.
You're not cute or funny
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 08:12:34 PM
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 01, 2015, 05:20:38 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
1) "Shouldn't have"
2) There's an awful lot of people making a shit ton of money that probably shouldn't be. Why are we weighing in national judgement on a teenager?
3) Who the fuck is giving him money anyway?
Most of the judging I've seen going on towards Ahmed sounds an awful lot like people who are desperate to sound poignant and have their moral opinions be weighty and meaningful. So far, unsuccessfully.
I'll be honest, I'm mad because he's made 100k (according to CNN) from donations for making a clock. When I was 14 my school had classes where we made fucking robots. Where's my scholarship?
I just think everything thing is a giant overreaction and I meed to copy the therom of how he got so much money.
And I had to join the Army to be able to afford a college education.
DIAF
At least the kid made something. Save your ire for the people who made hundreds of thousands by refusing to serve gay people food.
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 09:06:54 PM
At least the kid made something. Save your ire for the people who made hundreds of thousands by refusing to serve gay people food.
I ire them too.
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 09:31:27 PM
Quote from: LMNO on October 01, 2015, 09:06:54 PM
At least the kid made something. Save your ire for the people who made hundreds of thousands by refusing to serve gay people food.
I ire them too.
You are not cute or funny.
Someone let me know when you guys are done giving the dumbshit the RWHN treatment.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 09:38:07 PM
Someone let me know when you guys are done giving the dumbshit the RWHN treatment.
What is this? I'm pretty much done with the shit myself.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 01, 2015, 09:45:33 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 09:38:07 PM
Someone let me know when you guys are done giving the dumbshit the RWHN treatment.
What is this? I'm pretty much done with the shit myself.
Start here (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=34331.0). For the abridged version.
Quote from: Cain on October 01, 2015, 09:52:50 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 01, 2015, 09:45:33 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 09:38:07 PM
Someone let me know when you guys are done giving the dumbshit the RWHN treatment.
What is this? I'm pretty much done with the shit myself.
Start here (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=34331.0). For the abridged version.
Thanks...
:eek: like 200 pages. Is it all drugs thread?
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 08:12:34 PM
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 01, 2015, 05:20:38 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 01, 2015, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: Cain on September 30, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on September 30, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
I'm gonna regret this, but what is a clock truther?
People obsessed with whether Ahmed Mohammed actually "invented" a clock or merely rehoused a ready made clock/clock components in a new unit.
May also refer to general conspiracy theories that he did it for "free stuff" or "attention" or "his dad made him do it because crazy Muslims, amirite?" Not kept up to date on that aspect of it.
What's everyones stance on the clock shit?
You full sjw or full pol?
I just think it's a giant overreaction on both parts, he shouldn't of been arrested even though it looks a lot like a bomb, yet he shouldn't be getting money for making a clock at 14 either.
1) "Shouldn't have"
2) There's an awful lot of people making a shit ton of money that probably shouldn't be. Why are we weighing in national judgement on a teenager?
3) Who the fuck is giving him money anyway?
Most of the judging I've seen going on towards Ahmed sounds an awful lot like people who are desperate to sound poignant and have their moral opinions be weighty and meaningful. So far, unsuccessfully.
I'll be honest, I'm mad because he's made 100k (according to CNN) from donations for being wrongfully racially profiled and arrested for making a clock. When I was 14 my school had classes where we made fucking robots. Where's my scholarship?
I just think everything thing is a giant overreaction and I meed to copy the therom of how he got so much money.
fixed that for you.
So today a doctor said the words "Let me just go get that blade and we'll get started" and then took a diamond-coated rotary tool to Alty's eye.
Now he's in bed next to me wearing underpants, a long-sleeved shirt and sunglasses, drugged to the gills and eating meat pie.
I really wish someone would have told me this was going to happen six years ago when he first started posting here. That would have been the best prophecy ever.
(http://s4.postimg.org/n7c0dv0e5/Alty_eye.jpg)
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 02, 2015, 05:12:13 AM
So today a doctor said the words "Let me just go get that blade and we'll get started" and then took a diamond-coated rotary tool to Alty's eye.
Now he's in bed next to me wearing underpants, a long-sleeved shirt and sunglasses, drugged to the gills and eating meat pie.
I really wish someone would have told me this was going to happen six years ago when he first started posting here. That would have been the best prophecy ever.
Our elders would sometimes speak of such things, on long cold nights spent around the fire. But we always thought that "Meat Pie" and "Underpants" were just stories made up to scare the village children into behaving.
It would seem I have a FB stalker-bomber. He was actually pretty funny in a creepy, passive-aggressive sort of way. Hasn't gotten directly threatening or broken any other "rules" of DS2015, but it's definitely a pattern now. He's displayed this posting pattern before, but not really sure until it repeats a few times. Guess we'll see if foggy wants to jump or not.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 02, 2015, 06:14:44 AM
It would seem I have a FB stalker-bomber. He was actually pretty funny in a creepy, passive-aggressive sort of way. Hasn't gotten directly threatening or broken any other "rules" of DS2015, but it's definitely a pattern now. He's displayed this posting pattern before, but not really sure until it repeats a few times. Guess we'll see if foggy wants to jump or not.
Congratulations! You've made it to the Discordian Big Leagues when you get your own stalkers.
Quote from: Gone with the Sin on October 02, 2015, 05:55:21 AM
So. My brother (26) tested for low testosterone (202 units); so I(29) went to get my checked along with my cortisol. Cortisol is fine, but I have low testosterone(290 units) as well. So on top of my hypothyroidism,low testosterone,and my now pre-diabetes stage (5.7) A1c level. I now have to take synthetic thyroid, androgel, and metamorfin as a medical cocktail to keep the weight off. The body fat is increasing, and making me become insulin resistant. So I went to my manager last week to let me only work at the call center 3 days 12hrs/day. I now only work 3 days, and I'm off Sat-Tuesday, so I can work out, and run my store online as well. Only losing $48/week per paycheck; so fuck it. My health is more important. My energy is better. I procrastinate less after my doctor increased my dosage to 100mcg of thyroid. I've already lost 10lbs of the 25lbs I gained working this desk job from taking metamorfin.
For our age group we're suppose to be in the mid 700's to low 800's in Free Range Testosterone. So we're basically old men in young bodies. This explains why my body fat increased more, and my brother could never gain his muscle mass while body building with me when I was 20-24.
Shit's hilarious! Once I get my Androgel tomorrow I'm going to rub it all over my cock, and fuck my wife until she evolves and grows a second vagina. Best Birthday gift ever.
The idea of Bearman taking testosterone fills me with an unholy glee.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 01, 2015, 09:55:59 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 01, 2015, 09:52:50 PM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 01, 2015, 09:45:33 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 01, 2015, 09:38:07 PM
Someone let me know when you guys are done giving the dumbshit the RWHN treatment.
What is this? I'm pretty much done with the shit myself.
Start here (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=34331.0). For the abridged version.
Thanks...
:eek: like 200 pages. Is it all drugs thread?
Yes.
Admittedly that's not the thread which explains per se what was going on with RWHN. For that, you need at least 6 more, 50 page minimum threads spread over a couple of years. But it at least gives you an
idea.
Quote from: Gone with the Sin on October 02, 2015, 05:55:21 AM
So. My brother (26) tested for low testosterone (202 units); so I(29) went to get my checked along with my cortisol. Cortisol is fine, but I have low testosterone(290 units) as well. So on top of my hypothyroidism,low testosterone,and my now pre-diabetes stage (5.7) A1c level. I now have to take synthetic thyroid, androgel, and metamorfin as a medical cocktail to keep the weight off. The body fat is increasing, and making me become insulin resistant. So I went to my manager last week to let me only work at the call center 3 days 12hrs/day. I now only work 3 days, and I'm off Sat-Tuesday, so I can work out, and run my store online as well. Only losing $48/week per paycheck; so fuck it. My health is more important. My energy is better. I procrastinate less after my doctor increased my dosage to 100mcg of thyroid. I've already lost 10lbs of the 25lbs I gained working this desk job from taking metamorfin.
For our age group we're suppose to be in the mid 700's to low 800's in Free Range Testosterone. So we're basically old men in young bodies. This explains why my body fat increased more, and my brother could never gain his muscle mass while body building with me when I was 20-24.
Shit's hilarious! Once I get my Androgel tomorrow I'm going to rub it all over my cock, and fuck my wife until she evolves and grows a second vagina. Best Birthday gift ever.
Wouldn't that just give her a mustache instead?
That shit'll put hair on your chest, Bearman. And that's a terrifying thought.
I'm sort of in a situation where I'm at the end of my rope with a friendship. The other person is dense, inattentive, and weirdly dismissive of my feelings (saying things like "You're just depressed because you want to be", forgetting my birthday after I tell him repeatedly when it is, etc.)
The crazymaking part is that when I bring up issues, he says thinks our relationship is fine and he sees no problems. It makes me feel like I'm just being a shrill, emotionally demanding harpy.
I don't know, it seems like women have these great, emotionally-connected relationships in which they can confide in one another and support each other...and what do men have? Gah.
Quote from: Nast on October 02, 2015, 07:56:08 PM
I'm sort of in a situation where I'm at the end of my rope with a friendship. The other person is dense, inattentive, and weirdly dismissive of my feelings (saying things like "You're just depressed because you want to be", forgetting my birthday after I tell him repeatedly when it is, etc.)
The crazymaking part is that when I bring up issues, he says thinks our relationship is fine and he sees no problems. It makes me feel like I'm just being a shrill, emotionally demanding harpy.
I don't know, it seems like women have these great, emotionally-connected relationships in which they can confide in one another and support each other...and what do men have? Gah.
Time for a friend break-up. I'm sorry Nast, that really sucks. You deserve supportive loving friendships.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 02, 2015, 08:12:49 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 02, 2015, 07:56:08 PM
I'm sort of in a situation where I'm at the end of my rope with a friendship. The other person is dense, inattentive, and weirdly dismissive of my feelings (saying things like "You're just depressed because you want to be", forgetting my birthday after I tell him repeatedly when it is, etc.)
The crazymaking part is that when I bring up issues, he says thinks our relationship is fine and he sees no problems. It makes me feel like I'm just being a shrill, emotionally demanding harpy.
I don't know, it seems like women have these great, emotionally-connected relationships in which they can confide in one another and support each other...and what do men have? Gah.
Time for a friend break-up. I'm sorry Nast, that really sucks. You deserve supportive loving friendships.
Thanks Nigel. In a way, knowing when it's time to break up with a friend is harder than knowing when it's time to break up in a romantic relationship.
Now the next issue: Do you confront and break up, or do you fade?
Quote from: LMNO on October 02, 2015, 08:31:05 PM
Now the next issue: Do you confront and break up, or do you fade?
Confront. Fading is cruel.
Quote from: Nast on October 02, 2015, 07:56:08 PM
I'm sort of in a situation where I'm at the end of my rope with a friendship. The other person is dense, inattentive, and weirdly dismissive of my feelings (saying things like "You're just depressed because you want to be", forgetting my birthday after I tell him repeatedly when it is, etc.)
The crazymaking part is that when I bring up issues, he says thinks our relationship is fine and he sees no problems. It makes me feel like I'm just being a shrill, emotionally demanding harpy.
I don't know, it seems like women have these great, emotionally-connected relationships in which they can confide in one another and support each other...and what do men have? Gah.
It could very possibly be that your friend is simply too self-absorbed to be capable of a relationship.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 02, 2015, 08:36:13 PM
Quote from: LMNO on October 02, 2015, 08:31:05 PM
Now the next issue: Do you confront and break up, or do you fade?
Confront. Fading is cruel.
Agreed. Also, I'm of the belief that leaving things unsaid is also bad for your own health.
Quote from: Nast on October 02, 2015, 08:44:07 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 02, 2015, 08:36:13 PM
Quote from: LMNO on October 02, 2015, 08:31:05 PM
Now the next issue: Do you confront and break up, or do you fade?
Confront. Fading is cruel.
Agreed. Also, I'm of the belief that leaving things unsaid is also bad for your own health.
Kalera's Principle: You cannot brutalize people without brutalizing yourself.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 02, 2015, 08:54:28 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 02, 2015, 08:44:07 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 02, 2015, 08:36:13 PM
Quote from: LMNO on October 02, 2015, 08:31:05 PM
Now the next issue: Do you confront and break up, or do you fade?
Confront. Fading is cruel.
Agreed. Also, I'm of the belief that leaving things unsaid is also bad for your own health.
Kalera's Principle: You cannot brutalize people without brutalizing yourself.
:)
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 02, 2015, 08:36:13 PM
Quote from: LMNO on October 02, 2015, 08:31:05 PM
Now the next issue: Do you confront and break up, or do you fade?
Confront. Fading is cruel.
I agree with this unless it is a case where the person is an emotionally dangerous drama whore.
I am, for the PD record, supercrazydiculously in love with Alty. Like, why did he ever even live in Alaska when he was clearly meant to be here making me stupid happy?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 03, 2015, 05:24:52 AM
I am, for the PD record, supercrazydiculously in love with Alty. Like, why did he ever even live in Alaska when he was clearly meant to be here making me stupid happy?
That one pic with his left eye held open reminded me of Robot Chicken.
You: Mad Scientist
Alty: Robot Alty
Sounds like a hit!
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
:lulz:
You gave him rules! He offered you challenge. You rightfully set honorable terms. His only remaining out is to claim incompetence with a crowbar and choose an honorable second to take his place. He would still have to be there and get his from the perverts of course.
I'm thinking this guy's never really issued challenge before. Ours is a benighted age full of fools and noobs indeed. :cry:
There's a whole Wizard Tale in my head about this stuff. The Wizard's first "real job" is as a courier for Baron Samedi. He and Mama Brigid had a bad brake up in the 70s. Samedi regrets this and wants to send a letter to her, but all messengers so far have returned... very dead or even deader. After the Wizard FINALLY manages an audience with Brigid she refuses to accept the letter. She is a Fey and just a bit more than crazy about the formalities. He then formally challenges her honor on behalf of the Baron and is set to fight her second, who happens to be her current boyfriend/bodyguard to the death in a bare handed cage fight.
I'll get it all down in text eventually, but the terms and details of a duel are everything!
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 03, 2015, 06:56:10 AM
I'm thinking this guy's never really issued challenge before. Ours is a benighted age full of fools and noobs indeed. :cry:
It's like these kids are just mailing it in.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
Loser get handed over to the perverts?
Can you elaborate?
When im drinking and the room is dark. I feel incredibly small, like i downed a fre biscuits from alice and wonderland small. Wonder if that's just me or if it fucks with everyones shape perception. And if my smallness is a 0roduvt of mind, and not the alchol.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
They just don't make internet tough guys like they used to. :lulz:
Quote from: Meunster on October 03, 2015, 07:59:19 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
Loser get handed over to the perverts?
Can you elaborate?
"Meetrack" really says it all.
Look up the Yelp reviews if you're still unsure.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 03, 2015, 03:14:11 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 03, 2015, 07:59:19 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
Loser get handed over to the perverts?
Can you elaborate?
"Meetrack" really says it all.
Look up the Yelp reviews if you're still unsure.
Holy crap, I just did.
I must make a
pilgrimage.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 03, 2015, 03:14:11 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 03, 2015, 07:59:19 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
Loser get handed over to the perverts?
Can you elaborate?
"Meetrack" really says it all.
Look up the Yelp reviews if you're still unsure.
From the yelp reviews I expected it to just be a dive bdsm bar. Until the 5th one where it said "whipped, branded, or eaten". Finally a place to cater to my rare vore fetish.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 03, 2015, 04:16:53 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 03, 2015, 03:14:11 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 03, 2015, 07:59:19 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 03, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
So, an interbutts hero has challenged me to a fight in January, when he will fly in to Phoenix from Methville, MN, to visit his sister.
I have agreed to meet him out back of the Meetrack. As the challenged party, I claimed the choice of weapons, and elected to use crowbars. And stipulated that the loser gets handed over to the perverts.
He suddenly wants rules. :lulz:
It's like kids just aren't serious about having a good time anymore. I feel ripped off.
Loser get handed over to the perverts?
Can you elaborate?
"Meetrack" really says it all.
Look up the Yelp reviews if you're still unsure.
Holy crap, I just did.
I must make a pilgrimage.
I've only been telling you guys about this shit since 2005.
It was kinda wrecked when they redid the stool upholstery in 2009 (the old ones were covered in bite marks).
Anyone else notice the site is kinda unresponsive when on mobile?
Quote from: Meunster on October 03, 2015, 07:50:05 PM
Anyone else notice the site is kinda unresponsive when on mobile?
Seems fine to me at the moment, lets see what other say.
Quote from: Faust on October 03, 2015, 09:03:07 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 03, 2015, 07:50:05 PM
Anyone else notice the site is kinda unresponsive when on mobile?
Seems fine to me at the moment, lets see what other say.
I've only ever had a problem when I'm getting a crap signal. Otherwise never had much if any trouble.
does anyone else get ads for tapatalk when you check the site on your phone?
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 03, 2015, 10:55:43 PM
does anyone else get ads for tapatalk when you check the site on your phone?
I don't
Yeah, tapatalk was activated for the two people who use it, it is a slightly better interface on mobile but has that intrusive message when accessing from mobile devices.
It also stops google giving me grief about the forum not having responsive design because they get that page when they try for the movile version.
Only time it goes slow for me is when my battery's dying, and that makes everything go slow. Well, that and the reply screen, where all the emoji make my poor 3g want to curl up and die.
So, I may have a straight job again, back in my field.
Which is good, because - and I can't believe I'm saying this - I'm getting sick of slapping people.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 03, 2015, 05:24:52 AM
I am, for the PD record, supercrazydiculously in love with Alty. Like, why did he ever even live in Alaska when he was clearly meant to be here making me stupid happy?
C: I didn't say it before, but I'm really happy for youse guys.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 02:50:09 AM
So, I may have a straight job again, back in my field.
Which is good, because - and I can't believe I'm saying this - I'm getting sick of slapping people.
Sweet!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 02:50:09 AM
So, I may have a straight job again, back in my field.
Which is good, because - and I can't believe I'm saying this - I'm getting sick of slapping people.
That's great!
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on October 04, 2015, 03:57:06 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 03, 2015, 05:24:52 AM
I am, for the PD record, supercrazydiculously in love with Alty. Like, why did he ever even live in Alaska when he was clearly meant to be here making me stupid happy?
C: I didn't say it before, but I'm really happy for youse guys.
Thanks! It's great. He's great.
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Wow... and they just went and screwed the duck anyway. I'd start deleting posts and challenging complainers to prove that they ever existed so I can Socratically troll them until they ban me. Involuntarily admining someone should be a dicey decision at best.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 02:50:09 AM
So, I may have a straight job again, back in my field.
Which is good, because - and I can't believe I'm saying this - I'm getting sick of slapping people.
Very glad to hear sir! :)
Like any art, once you're slapping folks around as work it just loses something.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Seconded.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 04, 2015, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Seconded.
Thirded.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 04, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 04, 2015, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Seconded.
Thirded.
Fourthed. Be the villain this world needs.
Quote from: President Television on October 04, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 04, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 04, 2015, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Seconded.
Thirded.
Fourthed. Be the villain this world needs.
5thed. It's power. Go abuse it.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Reply to every single thread with "Actually, that's wrong." Ideally, after several people have voiced their dumb ideas.
NEVER type anything else in the group.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 02:50:09 AM
So, I may have a straight job again, back in my field.
Which is good, because - and I can't believe I'm saying this - I'm getting sick of slapping people.
Congrats! Good to see you land on your feet.
About that Little Orange...
:argh!:.... :lulz: :lulz:.... :lulz: :horrormirth: :?.... :fnord: :evil: :fap:... :eek: :fap:... AZRAEL :sexybeast: :magick: :sexybeast:...
PRUSSIANSWAP! :monkeydance: :nuke:
Still on "The EOC" and have come full circle to " :argh!: Messin' with the cosmos better than me!!"
Amazing work sir!
I'm writing a paper about the abstract definition of chaos.
Anyone have any recommended readings that are more chaos vs order centered and not discordia centered?
Entropy.
Sure, it's a short paper, but accurate.
The more I learn about entropy the less I think of it as a chaos phenomenon. It's the reason why things happen the way they do.
You're gonna have to unpack that, a bit.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 04, 2015, 08:44:09 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Reply to every single thread with "Actually, that's wrong." Ideally, after several people have voiced their dumb ideas.
NEVER type anything else in the group.
:lulz:
I asked them why they decided to admin me. It's because of my training in psychology and biology, and because I have extensive past admin experience.
THE FACT THAT I SAID THAT I WAS NOT INTERESTED IN BEING AN ADMIN WAS APPARENTLY A NON-FACTOR. :lol:
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 03:07:13 AM
The more I learn about entropy the less I think of it as a chaos phenomenon. It's the reason why things happen the way they do.
How are you defining chaos, here?
These periodic bouts of insomiac mania would be great if they weren't filled with self-loathing and worry. :kingmeh:
Absolutely heartbroken today.
I knew 3 of the crew on the El Faro. They're still searching, but it's not good. I don't know if it's been reported in the media yet but in addition to all the debris and the oil slick, they've found a heavily damaged empty lifeboat and a survival suit in the water with unidentifiable human remains inside of it. Guessing the other lifeboat never even got deployed because of the 15 degree list they reported, and even though the rafts are rigged to hydrostatic switches so they automatically deploy, good luck trying to swim to and climb into a rubber raft in the middle of a category 4 hurricane.
Oh, and some dickwit seems to have himself a blog at my old local paper, complete with incredibly pompous-looking picture of his smarmy ass: hxxp://smartapproaches.bangordailynews.com/2015/10/04/home/employing-out-of-the-box-strategies-to-address-substance-abuse-epidemic/?utm_campaign=Bangor+Daily+News&utm_source=state-widget
I believe there is a commenting feature. Don't say I never gave you guys anything.
Shit, ECH, they're talking about it on CNN right now. Dead body in a survival suit is about the worst thing you can find :(
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 06:02:46 PM
Absolutely heartbroken today.
I knew 3 of the crew on the El Faro. They're still searching, but it's not good. I don't know if it's been reported in the media yet but in addition to all the debris and the oil slick, they've found a heavily damaged empty lifeboat and a survival suit in the water with unidentifiable human remains inside of it. Guessing the other lifeboat never even got deployed because of the 15 degree list they reported, and even though the rafts are rigged to hydrostatic switches so they automatically deploy, good luck trying to swim to and climb into a rubber raft in the middle of a category 4 hurricane.
Aw shit.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 05, 2015, 06:26:33 PM
Shit, ECH, they're talking about it on CNN right now. Dead body in a survival suit is about the worst thing you can find :(
Maybe. Empty survival suits are worse. In
this case, the implication is that the guy had time to get into it.
Maybe someone else had time, too? Probably not. But we don't know yet.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 06:07:43 PM
Oh, and some dickwit seems to have himself a blog at my old local paper, complete with incredibly pompous-looking picture of his smarmy ass: hxxp://smartapproaches.bangordailynews.com/2015/10/04/home/employing-out-of-the-box-strategies-to-address-substance-abuse-epidemic/?utm_campaign=Bangor+Daily+News&utm_source=state-widget
I believe there is a commenting feature. Don't say I never gave you guys anything.
Oh. Oh my.
My response:
QuoteI disagree that substance abuse is an illness. I think this is pampering criminals, and actually enouraging them to use their mariguanga weed bong injectors, right in public. They exist only to get high, listen to their devil music, and attack anyone so foolish as to come within the arc of their grasp.
I feel that the best solution is to drug test everyone in the country, and put everyone who tests positive for mariguanga onto Alcataraz, where they can do productive hard labor - breaking rocks, for example - for the rest of their lives.
Sorry to hear that, ECH.
Also, that blog...the comments are amazing. It's almost like he's considered wrong by everyone outside of his little bubble or something.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 05, 2015, 07:09:19 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 05, 2015, 06:26:33 PM
Shit, ECH, they're talking about it on CNN right now. Dead body in a survival suit is about the worst thing you can find :(
Maybe. Empty survival suits are worse. In this case, the implication is that the guy had time to get into it.
Maybe someone else had time, too? Probably not. But we don't know yet.
Yeah, but the most likely reason for the remains being unidentifiable are that the sailor got into the gumby suit but never got out of the ship, eventually floating free when the ship turned over in its descent somewhere well below crush depth. They've found several empty survival suits. Everyone is still clinging to hope because of the lifeboat that hasn't been found but I'm a realist, my money is on that lifeboat being 15,000 feet underwater still attached to the davits.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 07:18:16 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 05, 2015, 07:09:19 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 05, 2015, 06:26:33 PM
Shit, ECH, they're talking about it on CNN right now. Dead body in a survival suit is about the worst thing you can find :(
Maybe. Empty survival suits are worse. In this case, the implication is that the guy had time to get into it.
Maybe someone else had time, too? Probably not. But we don't know yet.
Yeah, but the most likely reason for the remains being unidentifiable are that the sailor got into the gumby suit but never got out of the ship, eventually floating free when the ship turned over in its descent somewhere well below crush depth. They've found several empty survival suits. Everyone is still clinging to hope because of the lifeboat that hasn't been found but I'm a realist, my money is on that lifeboat being 15,000 feet underwater still attached to the davits.
:sad: Yeah. I have a horror of sinking ships, so I always try to look on the bright side.
Ugh. I'm sorry, ECH, that's awful.
Quote from: Cain on October 05, 2015, 07:17:45 PM
Sorry to hear that, ECH.
Also, that blog...the comments are amazing. It's almost like he's considered wrong by everyone outside of his little bubble or something.
I'm just now reading the comments on the other posts and yeah, it's pretty great.
It's pretty much the same treatment he got here, only if everyone here were a foul-mouthed Mainer. :lulz:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 05, 2015, 07:20:41 PM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 07:18:16 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 05, 2015, 07:09:19 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 05, 2015, 06:26:33 PM
Shit, ECH, they're talking about it on CNN right now. Dead body in a survival suit is about the worst thing you can find :(
Maybe. Empty survival suits are worse. In this case, the implication is that the guy had time to get into it.
Maybe someone else had time, too? Probably not. But we don't know yet.
Yeah, but the most likely reason for the remains being unidentifiable are that the sailor got into the gumby suit but never got out of the ship, eventually floating free when the ship turned over in its descent somewhere well below crush depth. They've found several empty survival suits. Everyone is still clinging to hope because of the lifeboat that hasn't been found but I'm a realist, my money is on that lifeboat being 15,000 feet underwater still attached to the davits.
:sad: Yeah. I have a horror of sinking ships, so I always try to look on the bright side.
Truth of it is, there's really no good way to die at sea other than having a heart attack asleep in your bunk. But most of the traditional options are awful. So awful that drowning, which is a HORRIBLE way to die, is probably the best of them.
I have to quit smoking pot, so of course my last act as a stoner is going to be taking the biggest dab I can physically take. Like, 30 seconds from now.
I just mention it in case I decide to post something incredibly stupid and incoherent in a minute or two. :lulz:
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 07:30:52 PM
I have to quit smoking pot, so of course my last act as a stoner is going to be taking the biggest dab I can physically take. Like, 30 seconds from now.
I just mention it in case I decide to post something incredibly stupid and incoherent in a minute or two. :lulz:
BRACE YOURSELVES.
:popcorn:
(http://i.giphy.com/fV7xZPk6aeiUU.gif)
So...I did a little research and found that the publisher of the BDN is pretty close to Sen. Collins. Could explain why they're perfectly happy giving free reign to someone who constantly spouts misinformation.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 05, 2015, 04:51:35 AM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 03:07:13 AM
The more I learn about entropy the less I think of it as a chaos phenomenon. It's the reason why things happen the way they do.
How are you defining chaos, here?
Randomness I guess. Been awhile since I've tried to write it down been 10 years since I've had to use thermoscience. Things like crystals don't form against entopy but because of it. They're seeking the lowest energy state and it's less chaotic than before.
Sort of thinking that the universe started as chaos and will end as chaos, but seems to be less so in the middle due to entropy.
Well Meunster is being especially charming today :kingmeh:
Just about done prepping the first book of Life During Wartime. I've edited it, stripped it, and now I have to put the formatting back in. Call it two hours. I still need a cover, and maybe a subtitle.
So I should be able to convert it tonight.
Also, going to add two more chapters to Tales from Fat Ernie's.
I had forgotten how much fun I had with ECH's character in LDW.
Quote from: Cain on October 05, 2015, 08:01:06 PM
So...I did a little research and found that the publisher of the BDN is pretty close to Sen. Collins. Could explain why they're perfectly happy giving free reign to someone who constantly spouts misinformation.
Yeah, they have a long and glorious history of giving airtime to people who shouldn't have it.
Quote from: Meunster on October 04, 2015, 08:42:20 PM
Quote from: President Television on October 04, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 04, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 04, 2015, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Seconded.
Thirded.
Fourthed. Be the villain this world needs.
5thed. It's power. Go abuse it.
I have started making very reasonable suggestions.
We all know where this leads.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 02:56:52 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 04, 2015, 08:42:20 PM
Quote from: President Television on October 04, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 04, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 04, 2015, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Seconded.
Thirded.
Fourthed. Be the villain this world needs.
5thed. It's power. Go abuse it.
I have started making very reasonable suggestions.
We all know where this leads.
Everyone getting a Nigeling?
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 06:02:46 PM
Absolutely heartbroken today.
I knew 3 of the crew on the El Faro. They're still searching, but it's not good. I don't know if it's been reported in the media yet but in addition to all the debris and the oil slick, they've found a heavily damaged empty lifeboat and a survival suit in the water with unidentifiable human remains inside of it. Guessing the other lifeboat never even got deployed because of the 15 degree list they reported, and even though the rafts are rigged to hydrostatic switches so they automatically deploy, good luck trying to swim to and climb into a rubber raft in the middle of a category 4 hurricane.
I'm so sorry, ECH.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 06:07:43 PM
Oh, and some dickwit seems to have himself a blog at my old local paper, complete with incredibly pompous-looking picture of his smarmy ass: hxxp://smartapproaches.bangordailynews.com/2015/10/04/home/employing-out-of-the-box-strategies-to-address-substance-abuse-epidemic/?utm_campaign=Bangor+Daily+News&utm_source=state-widget
I believe there is a commenting feature. Don't say I never gave you guys anything.
"We now know addiction is a brain disease"
OH REALLY WELL I GUESS I BETTER TELL MY FRIEND CHRISTIE WHO IS A NEUROSCIENTIST WHO RESEARCHES ADDICTION AND RECOVERY AND THINKS THE DISEASE MODEL IS COMPLETE BULLSHIT THAT SHE CAN JUST HANG UP HER NEUROSCIENTIST HAT NOW.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 03:02:07 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 06:07:43 PM
Oh, and some dickwit seems to have himself a blog at my old local paper, complete with incredibly pompous-looking picture of his smarmy ass: hxxp://smartapproaches.bangordailynews.com/2015/10/04/home/employing-out-of-the-box-strategies-to-address-substance-abuse-epidemic/?utm_campaign=Bangor+Daily+News&utm_source=state-widget
I believe there is a commenting feature. Don't say I never gave you guys anything.
"We now know addiction is a brain disease"
OH REALLY WELL I GUESS I BETTER TELL MY FRIEND CHRISTIE WHO IS A NEUROSCIENTIST WHO RESEARCHES ADDICTION AND RECOVERY AND THINKS THE DISEASE MODEL IS COMPLETE BULLSHIT THAT SHE CAN JUST HANG UP HER NEUROSCIENTIST HAT NOW.
"Well I can refute your point because penis beats vagina."
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 07:30:52 PM
I have to quit smoking pot, so of course my last act as a stoner is going to be taking the biggest dab I can physically take. Like, 30 seconds from now.
I just mention it in case I decide to post something incredibly stupid and incoherent in a minute or two. :lulz:
HAVE FUN!!!
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 08:25:01 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 05, 2015, 04:51:35 AM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 03:07:13 AM
The more I learn about entropy the less I think of it as a chaos phenomenon. It's the reason why things happen the way they do.
How are you defining chaos, here?
Randomness I guess. Been awhile since I've tried to write it down been 10 years since I've had to use thermoscience. Things like crystals don't form against entopy but because of it. They're seeking the lowest energy state and it's less chaotic than before.
Sort of thinking that the universe started as chaos and will end as chaos, but seems to be less so in the middle due to entropy.
Chaos, properly, encompasses both entropy and emergence, which are the forces which contribute to the total order and disorder of energy and matter.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 03:02:07 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 06:07:43 PM
Oh, and some dickwit seems to have himself a blog at my old local paper, complete with incredibly pompous-looking picture of his smarmy ass: hxxp://smartapproaches.bangordailynews.com/2015/10/04/home/employing-out-of-the-box-strategies-to-address-substance-abuse-epidemic/?utm_campaign=Bangor+Daily+News&utm_source=state-widget
I believe there is a commenting feature. Don't say I never gave you guys anything.
"We now know addiction is a brain disease"
OH REALLY WELL I GUESS I BETTER TELL MY FRIEND CHRISTIE WHO IS A NEUROSCIENTIST WHO RESEARCHES ADDICTION AND RECOVERY AND THINKS THE DISEASE MODEL IS COMPLETE BULLSHIT THAT SHE CAN JUST HANG UP HER NEUROSCIENTIST HAT NOW.
Just curious, I only took like one clas that touched on addiction in any way, but my understanding was that addiction is something like a learned behavior, kind of like how if you can train a chimp to do a thing by giving them a banana, a person with a drug habit is trained to do drugs a lot, because drugs are a pretty big banana, as far as the reward center of your brain is concerned.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 05, 2015, 10:24:46 PM
Well Meunster is being especially charming today :kingmeh:
sorry, your favorite forum mysticwicks sent over a new guy. Had to show him what chaos magick is all about.
also, scrambling to find a coworker to cover me for two days this month. Kicking myself because these were two events that i had plenty of time to request off formally, and now i've put it off for so long that my only recourse is to either ask coworkers for help or beg to the HR manager. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 03:15:50 AM
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Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 03:07:13 AM
The more I learn about entropy the less I think of it as a chaos phenomenon. It's the reason why things happen the way they do.
How are you defining chaos, here?
Randomness I guess. Been awhile since I've tried to write it down been 10 years since I've had to use thermoscience. Things like crystals don't form against entopy but because of it. They're seeking the lowest energy state and it's less chaotic than before.
Sort of thinking that the universe started as chaos and will end as chaos, but seems to be less so in the middle due to entropy.
Chaos, properly, encompasses both entropy and emergence, which are the forces which contribute to the total order and disorder of energy and matter.
Well, yes order is a subset of chaos. Then we get into chaos as everything, and entropy is a part of it. I'm stuck on chaos=disorder and probably shouldn't be. Entropy is more of an agent of change, and things are more ordered with it than without it. I was thinking went back to my days of arguing on creationist boards. They think of entropy as everything getting disordered, but if we didn't have it, every chemical reaction could spontaneously reverse, no energy required which to me is more disordered than ordered. Then I'd muse about people atomizing. Good times.
Not sure if I'm cut out for discussing the nature of chaos on a board that has probably argued about it a thousand times over before I even thought to look here.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 03:10:43 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 05, 2015, 07:30:52 PM
I have to quit smoking pot, so of course my last act as a stoner is going to be taking the biggest dab I can physically take. Like, 30 seconds from now.
I just mention it in case I decide to post something incredibly stupid and incoherent in a minute or two. :lulz:
HAVE FUN!!!
I had a nap. With VERY vivid dreams. :lulz:
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 06, 2015, 05:01:16 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 03:15:50 AM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 08:25:01 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 05, 2015, 04:51:35 AM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 03:07:13 AM
The more I learn about entropy the less I think of it as a chaos phenomenon. It's the reason why things happen the way they do.
How are you defining chaos, here?
Randomness I guess. Been awhile since I've tried to write it down been 10 years since I've had to use thermoscience. Things like crystals don't form against entopy but because of it. They're seeking the lowest energy state and it's less chaotic than before.
Sort of thinking that the universe started as chaos and will end as chaos, but seems to be less so in the middle due to entropy.
Chaos, properly, encompasses both entropy and emergence, which are the forces which contribute to the total order and disorder of energy and matter.
Well, yes order is a subset of chaos. Then we get into chaos as everything, and entropy is a part of it. I'm stuck on chaos=disorder and probably shouldn't be. Entropy is more of an agent of change, and things are more ordered with it than without it. I was thinking went back to my days of arguing on creationist boards. They think of entropy as everything getting disordered, but if we didn't have it, every chemical reaction could spontaneously reverse, no energy required which to me is more disordered than ordered. Then I'd muse about people atomizing. Good times.
Not sure if I'm cut out for discussing the nature of chaos on a board that has probably argued about it a thousand times over before I even thought to look here.
There are a few old conversations about chaos = order+disorder and all that. Not to shamelessly plug*, but much of the results were distilled into the Chao te Ching (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/cramulus/index.php?title=Sacred_Chao_Te_Ching), if you don't mind that sort of thing.
*This is a shameless plug.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 06, 2015, 02:57:37 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 02:56:52 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 04, 2015, 08:42:20 PM
Quote from: President Television on October 04, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 04, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 04, 2015, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 04, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 04, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
I got made admin of a huge philosophy group despite the fact that I specifically said that I don't want to be admin and have low tolerance for philosophiical wankery. :kingmeh:
Defrock all other admins, start reign of terror.
Seconded.
Thirded.
Fourthed. Be the villain this world needs.
5thed. It's power. Go abuse it.
I have started making very reasonable suggestions.
We all know where this leads.
Everyone getting a Nigeling?
This will certainly happen.
One thing I wasn't expecting was how much DRAMA seems to be ongoing in the admin-only group and chat. :lulz:
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
1. we lazy
2. why aren't you memorizing the url and typing it into the navigation bar?
Quote from: LMNO on October 06, 2015, 07:31:27 PM
1. we lazy
2. why aren't you memorizing the url and typing it into the navigation bar?
Good point. Hm, I'm going to go do research into chrome addons that will help me not give money to people I don't want to.
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
Because fuck you.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 06, 2015, 08:01:04 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
Because fuck you.
And beyond this, I like writers getting paid.
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2015, 08:12:18 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 06, 2015, 08:01:04 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
Because fuck you.
And beyond this, I like writers getting paid.
That, too. I just don't feel he rates an explanation.
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
When we dont want the refer data going through we break the link with hxxp so people have to copy and past the url.
I dont care if we are giving companies pennies from Ads, if there was a security risk of them knowing there is traffic from here then I would consider otherwise.
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2015, 08:12:18 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 06, 2015, 08:01:04 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
Because fuck you.
And beyond this, I like writers getting paid.
I donate to places like npr, but I'll be damned if I give places like the Huffington post a penny.
Quote from: LMNO on October 06, 2015, 01:07:25 PM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 06, 2015, 05:01:16 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 03:15:50 AM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 08:25:01 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 05, 2015, 04:51:35 AM
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 05, 2015, 03:07:13 AM
The more I learn about entropy the less I think of it as a chaos phenomenon. It's the reason why things happen the way they do.
How are you defining chaos, here?
Randomness I guess. Been awhile since I've tried to write it down been 10 years since I've had to use thermoscience. Things like crystals don't form against entopy but because of it. They're seeking the lowest energy state and it's less chaotic than before.
Sort of thinking that the universe started as chaos and will end as chaos, but seems to be less so in the middle due to entropy.
Chaos, properly, encompasses both entropy and emergence, which are the forces which contribute to the total order and disorder of energy and matter.
Well, yes order is a subset of chaos. Then we get into chaos as everything, and entropy is a part of it. I'm stuck on chaos=disorder and probably shouldn't be. Entropy is more of an agent of change, and things are more ordered with it than without it. I was thinking went back to my days of arguing on creationist boards. They think of entropy as everything getting disordered, but if we didn't have it, every chemical reaction could spontaneously reverse, no energy required which to me is more disordered than ordered. Then I'd muse about people atomizing. Good times.
Not sure if I'm cut out for discussing the nature of chaos on a board that has probably argued about it a thousand times over before I even thought to look here.
There are a few old conversations about chaos = order+disorder and all that. Not to shamelessly plug*, but much of the results were distilled into the Chao te Ching (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/cramulus/index.php?title=Sacred_Chao_Te_Ching), if you don't mind that sort of thing.
*This is a shameless plug.
Shameless plugs are best plugs.
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 08:52:01 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2015, 08:12:18 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 06, 2015, 08:01:04 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
Because fuck you.
And beyond this, I like writers getting paid.
I donate to places like npr, but I'll be damned if I give places like the Huffington post a penny.
The HuffPo is a rag which doesn't pay their writers anyway. Screw them.
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
If you land on their site, they're still getting traffic no matter how you disguise the URL, and you're still registering as a view of the ads they're running unless you have adblock or similar installed. All they're not getting is referrer information, which is irrelevant unless for some reason we don't want the site to know where the link is posted. The way referral pennies work is that if the referral site is set up to make money from referrals, clicking the link would give Faust a penny or two... but that's not how PD works.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 10:51:58 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
If you land on their site, they're still getting traffic no matter how you disguise the URL, and you're still registering as a view of the ads they're running unless you have adblock or similar installed. All they're not getting is referrer information, which is irrelevant unless for some reason we don't want the site to know where the link is posted. The way referral pennies work is that if the referral site is set up to make money from referrals, clicking the link would give Faust a penny or two... but that's not how PD works.
I think he was asking why we don't copy the entire text of the article into pastebin and then link people to that instead of the article, so there's the one person viewing ads and no one else. Because copyrights aren't a thing on the Internet or something.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 06, 2015, 11:13:44 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 10:51:58 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
If you land on their site, they're still getting traffic no matter how you disguise the URL, and you're still registering as a view of the ads they're running unless you have adblock or similar installed. All they're not getting is referrer information, which is irrelevant unless for some reason we don't want the site to know where the link is posted. The way referral pennies work is that if the referral site is set up to make money from referrals, clicking the link would give Faust a penny or two... but that's not how PD works.
I think he was asking why we don't copy the entire text of the article into pastebin and then link people to that instead of the article, so there's the one person viewing ads and no one else. Because copyrights aren't a thing on the Internet or something.
Oh, fuck that. I am not above stealing content for my own personal enjoyment but I'm not going to steal and
distribute it.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 06, 2015, 11:13:44 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 06, 2015, 10:51:58 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 06, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
How come when you guys link news articles you don't copy and paste them into pastebin then link?
Personally I don't like giving news companies traffic and pennies from adds.
If you land on their site, they're still getting traffic no matter how you disguise the URL, and you're still registering as a view of the ads they're running unless you have adblock or similar installed. All they're not getting is referrer information, which is irrelevant unless for some reason we don't want the site to know where the link is posted. The way referral pennies work is that if the referral site is set up to make money from referrals, clicking the link would give Faust a penny or two... but that's not how PD works.
I think he was asking why we don't copy the entire text of the article into pastebin and then link people to that instead of the article, so there's the one person viewing ads and no one else. Because copyrights aren't a thing on the Internet or something.
Yeah I see where that could fuck the forum over.
Global Citizen articles on Facebook really attract the sexists and xenophobes.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 07, 2015, 01:04:29 AM
Global Citizen articles on Facebook really attract the sexists and xenophobes.
Well, they do talk about the UN alot. Obviously part of that there Agenda 21 thingy for global lizard Illuminati government.
There's an Australian Trump worshiper. I know we export our stupid and should have expected it. But it's Trump.
Yeah, but Australians are...well, they elected Tony Abbott. Who is basically Trump but without any commercial success.
Ice age has started in Tucson, we all died. :sad:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 07, 2015, 01:32:36 AM
Ice age has started in Tucson, we all died. :sad:
Now you really can't leave.
Quote from: Cain on October 07, 2015, 01:31:16 AM
Yeah, but Australians are...well, they elected Tony Abbott. Who is basically Trump but without any commercial success.
Cube mate doesn't like Trump.
He likes Ted Cruz which will lead to some lulz due to cube mate being a birther.
*edit cube mate isn't Australian, just my conservocrazy meter
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 07, 2015, 01:40:37 AM
Quote from: Cain on October 07, 2015, 01:31:16 AM
Yeah, but Australians are...well, they elected Tony Abbott. Who is basically Trump but without any commercial success.
Cube mate doesn't like Trump.
He likes Ted Cruz which will lead to some lulz due to cube mate being a birther.
*edit cube mate isn't Australian, just my conservocrazy meter
My office isn't as crazy as yours, but here is the latest things they've let me know about:
a) they like Jeremy Corbyn
b) They like Trump but mostly for the entertainment factor
c) Truther coworker likes Trump, but likes Hillary more (?). She has also previously lived and worked in California, and so has at least some passing knowledge of American politics, even if her judgement is questionable.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 07, 2015, 01:32:36 AM
Ice age has started in Tucson, we all died. :sad:
Damn climate change! :argh!:
I blame my sister, she said she missed Tucson.
Tell her to miss again next fall. THAT'S WHAT IT FEELS LIKE, instead of stupid fucking summer after a week of cooling off weather.
Granted, I am shivering while enjoying a nice hookah session, but still.
I fucking swear this school is unprankable.
I started with a simple quarter super glued to the bathroom floor. Gone in under an hour!
Next I put an Out of order sign on a chair. Gone in under an hour as well. Not only that, last week I saw them put my sign on an out of order ice cream machine.
AND THE FUCKING CHERRY ON TOP. I make fake flyers for a ping pong tournament last month. They set up a ping pong tournament on that day because of me.
Ugh.
That's not unprankable. You have them by the nose now.
Schedule more events. Slowly creep up the weird factor, see how far you can take it.
It's the hippies from berkley, they did it. Done linked my compiler to the wrong architecture, like turtles, all the way down :facepalm: That, together with the physical translocation of dwellings that is ongoing, has me reveling in exquisite angst. I am that interminable process, unravelling freely through empty space... Maybe I should just torture my computer, that will make me feel better.
Quote from: Meunster on October 07, 2015, 08:56:41 PM
I fucking swear this school is unprankable.
I started with a simple quarter super glued to the bathroom floor. Gone in under an hour!
Next I put an Out of order sign on a chair. Gone in under an hour as well. Not only that, last week I saw them put my sign on an out of order ice cream machine.
AND THE FUCKING CHERRY ON TOP. I make fake flyers for a ping pong tournament last month. They set up a ping pong tournament on that day because of me.
Ugh.
You may be playing against someone with a sense of humor.
This could get funny.
Quote from: Meunster on October 07, 2015, 08:56:41 PM
I fucking swear this school is unprankable.
I started with a simple quarter super glued to the bathroom floor. Gone in under an hour!
Next I put an Out of order sign on a chair. Gone in under an hour as well. Not only that, last week I saw them put my sign on an out of order ice cream machine.
AND THE FUCKING CHERRY ON TOP. I make fake flyers for a ping pong tournament last month. They set up a ping pong tournament on that day because of me.
Ugh.
That's amazing :lulz:
Quote from: Meunster on October 07, 2015, 08:56:41 PM
I fucking swear this school is unprankable.
I started with a simple quarter super glued to the bathroom floor. Gone in under an hour!
Next I put an Out of order sign on a chair. Gone in under an hour as well. Not only that, last week I saw them put my sign on an out of order ice cream machine.
AND THE FUCKING CHERRY ON TOP. I make fake flyers for a ping pong tournament last month. They set up a ping pong tournament on that day because of me.
Ugh.
Time to step up your game
Gary Busey look alike contest.
Trump hair tournament.
Chorizo eating contest.
This is when you switch from Out of Order signs to quarantine notices, from quarters glued to the floor to buttered floors, from fictitious ping pong tournaments to concertos for bagpipes and xylophone.
Well, maybe not the buttered floor. That one hurts.
I read that as "buttoned" floor. Glue buttons, not quarters. Hook and eye clasps. Nautical cleats.
Well, Life During Wartime arc 1 is available at smashwords, nook, etc.
:banana:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/583456
$2.99 of your filthy lucre is all it takes.
Oh, yeah!
Quote from: LMNO on October 08, 2015, 03:29:57 AM
Oh, yeah!
Book 2 will be up by the end of next week, and I'm going to finally finish the thing and have it up by the end of the month.
I interviewed for a job today.
Comes with perks such as getting connections with the head of admissions at the local medical school.
Not been able to shake the depression for almost a week now, seems to be getting gradually but steadily worse. Bad enough today that for the first time in a very long time I went home early over it. Might not be in tomorrow either. If I don't get out of it by the beginning of next week I might just see about a councilor again.
It's a very angry sort of depression. :kingmeh: <-- kind of like this guy with a knife
I'm going to TRY to write some of this shit out, here and there, whatever it is. I'm not very motivated, but it beats staring at the shit on the walls in my head.
Went to the therapist today.
got diagnosed with existential depression.
The fuck is this bug up my ass making me want to write a song.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 09, 2015, 02:15:25 AM
I interviewed for a job today.
Comes with perks such as getting connections with the head of admissions at the local medical school.
Woot!
Yea, congrats nigel!
Fuck you, WotC, for publishing and supporting in organized play an untenable adventure path.
Fuck. You.
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on October 09, 2015, 07:30:51 AM
Fuck you, WotC, for publishing and supporting in organized play an untenable adventure path.
Fuck. You.
Do tell.
My plays are untenable; it's just a matter of tangibility.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 09, 2015, 07:35:27 AM
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on October 09, 2015, 07:30:51 AM
Fuck you, WotC, for publishing and supporting in organized play an untenable adventure path.
Fuck. You.
Do tell.
I'm going through Rage of Demons right now, in their Adventure League official play thing. At 3rd level (the level we are supposed to be at this point in the adventure), we run into Demogorgon. The actual
Demogorgon. (Demon Prince, CR 26 in case you aren't familiar with the Faerun setting). I got hit by his thing that casts Feeble Mind on you if you fall unconcious to it. Needless to say, I failed the save. So now, according to the league rules for playing through Rage of Demons, I have to spend the next 26 (at least) in game days crossing some underground lake in a boat, and the DM has to make 2 random encounter roles per day because the book says so, and the league rules say you can't skip it, as a vegetable. And then we have to find someone willing to cast Greater Rest., Heal or Wish on the cheap because we're broke (started campaign with NO GEAR, all the stuff we acquired got stolen in final encounter today) and I sure as hell can't make an Intelligence save to, ahah, save my life. Not with Int being my dump stat.
Thanks, WotC, for hiring a shitty writer and making it harder to play through. And this is not the only shitty thing we've run across, either. 26 miles of spider web path, a random encounter every 500 feet. You read that correctly, MILES and FEET, respectively, with encounters like 12 giant spiders, purple worms plural, magic Chernobyl zones that force wisdom saves or gain insanity. This adventure is complete shit, I wish it didn't have such a good story so that I don't care if there's a party wipe and no one gets to finish.
Also, league rules for this adventure say that there's no resurrecting, even if you aren't 5th level+ and have a faction. Fuck them in the ear.
In the last 7 sessions, ther's been 15 (no hyperbole) casualties including mine, and those are including the NPCs we have to pick up if we get killed. My GM is fair and not one who goes around intentionally killing people because it's funny.
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on October 09, 2015, 01:03:56 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 09, 2015, 07:35:27 AM
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on October 09, 2015, 07:30:51 AM
Fuck you, WotC, for publishing and supporting in organized play an untenable adventure path.
Fuck. You.
Do tell.
I'm going through Rage of Demons right now, in their Adventure League official play thing. At 3rd level (the level we are supposed to be at this point in the adventure), we run into Demogorgon. The actual Demogorgon. (Demon Prince, CR 26 in case you aren't familiar with the Faerun setting). I got hit by his thing that casts Feeble Mind on you if you fall unconcious to it. Needless to say, I failed the save. So now, according to the league rules for playing through Rage of Demons, I have to spend the next 26 (at least) in game days crossing some underground lake in a boat, and the DM has to make 2 random encounter roles per day because the book says so, and the league rules say you can't skip it, as a vegetable. And then we have to find someone willing to cast Greater Rest., Heal or Wish on the cheap because we're broke (started campaign with NO GEAR, all the stuff we acquired got stolen in final encounter today) and I sure as hell can't make an Intelligence save to, ahah, save my life. Not with Int being my dump stat.
Thanks, WotC, for hiring a shitty writer and making it harder to play through. And this is not the only shitty thing we've run across, either. 26 miles of spider web path, a random encounter every 500 feet. You read that correctly, MILES and FEET, respectively, with encounters like 12 giant spiders, purple worms plural, magic Chernobyl zones that force wisdom saves or gain insanity. This adventure is complete shit, I wish it didn't have such a good story so that I don't care if there's a party wipe and no one gets to finish.
Also, league rules for this adventure say that there's no resurrecting, even if you aren't 5th level+ and have a faction. Fuck them in the ear.
In the last 7 sessions, ther's been 15 (no hyperbole) casualties including mine, and those are including the NPCs we have to pick up if we get killed. My GM is fair and not one who goes around intentionally killing people because it's funny.
I don't play league, so pardon my ignorance, but can't you roll up a new guy? It has to be less trouble than this bullshit.
That... um, wow. I'm not sure if that counts as "Gygax-tier" or worse.
I think that is Nintendo SNES tier difficulty. It may even be Dork Souls tier.
Also, going to a conference in December in Holland. Dubious private intelligence firm is putting on some training and, well, fuck it. I've not been on proper holiday all year and I have the money. I can put it on my CV, at least.
LDW part 2 in editing. Gonna need some re-write, as the individual chapters - as LMNO pointed out at the time - are too short. Call it done and ready to convert tomorrow evening.
I'm almost frightened by how great my life is.
I mean, it's been going really well pretty much since I started school (even with stressors like a surprise foster kid and my dog getting sick) but right now... Shit is kind of just amazing. If I get this job, they're going to try to use some funding to send me to a national neuroscience conference, and basically it seems like my ticket to grad school is written. Alty is the best person to come into my life since my kids, and everything in my life feels like it's clicking into place.
All I have to do is keep doing what I'm doing. I feel like I can handle this.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 09, 2015, 09:21:57 PM
I'm almost frightened by how great my life is.
I mean, it's been going really well pretty much since I started school (even with stressors like a surprise foster kid and my dog getting sick) but right now... Shit is kind of just amazing. If I get this job, they're going to try to use some funding to send me to a national neuroscience conference, and basically it seems like my ticket to grad school is written. Alty is the best person to come into my life since my kids, and everything in my life feels like it's clicking into place.
All I have to do is keep doing what I'm doing. I feel like I can handle this.
:banana:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 09, 2015, 09:21:57 PM
I'm almost frightened by how great my life is.
I mean, it's been going really well pretty much since I started school (even with stressors like a surprise foster kid and my dog getting sick) but right now... Shit is kind of just amazing. If I get this job, they're going to try to use some funding to send me to a national neuroscience conference, and basically it seems like my ticket to grad school is written. Alty is the best person to come into my life since my kids, and everything in my life feels like it's clicking into place.
All I have to do is keep doing what I'm doing. I feel like I can handle this.
WELL DESERVED NIGEL!
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 09, 2015, 09:21:57 PM
I'm almost frightened by how great my life is.
I mean, it's been going really well pretty much since I started school (even with stressors like a surprise foster kid and my dog getting sick) but right now... Shit is kind of just amazing. If I get this job, they're going to try to use some funding to send me to a national neuroscience conference, and basically it seems like my ticket to grad school is written. Alty is the best person to come into my life since my kids, and everything in my life feels like it's clicking into place.
All I have to do is keep doing what I'm doing. I feel like I can handle this.
Yay for good life thing happening!
I like it I like it very much.
Quote from: Meunster on October 09, 2015, 03:58:50 AM
The fuck is this bug up my ass making me want to write a song.
It's a spider.
I feel like it's February in autumn for me.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 09, 2015, 11:28:42 PM
I feel like it's February in autumn for me.
:sad: That's not good. What's going on? Other than grad school apps?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 09, 2015, 11:32:52 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 09, 2015, 11:28:42 PM
I feel like it's February in autumn for me.
:sad: That's not good. What's going on? Other than grad school apps?
Waiting on my brain to attempt to destroy me again, while debating the wisdom of staying in the reserves.
I feel ya.
My life has descended into a bucket of violence and stupidity that has had a bit of an effect on me. I don't feel like I have many friends, and I am not entirely certain I deserve the ones I do have. I am reasonably certain that I'm not depressed, as I don't have any of the symptoms of depression other than the above. I think instead that my mental picture of my world is accurate right now.
Which, of course, doesn't improve things one iota.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 12:10:20 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 09, 2015, 11:32:52 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 09, 2015, 11:28:42 PM
I feel like it's February in autumn for me.
:sad: That's not good. What's going on? Other than grad school apps?
Waiting on my brain to attempt to destroy me again, while debating the wisdom of staying in the reserves.
Well, shit. Hang in there!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:33:03 AM
I feel ya.
My life has descended into a bucket of violence and stupidity that has had a bit of an effect on me. I don't feel like I have many friends, and I am not entirely certain I deserve the ones I do have. I am reasonably certain that I'm not depressed, as I don't have any of the symptoms of depression other than the above. I think instead that my mental picture of my world is accurate right now.
Which, of course, doesn't improve things one iota.
Crap. :( You hang in there, too. Any word on your wife's health?
In other news, out of the blue I found out that my stepmom divorced my dad this summer. I'm just like, what the actual fuck? I realize that he's been a pain in the ass these last few years and will continue to get worse, but can you just divorce your spouse of 25+ years when Alzheimers starts setting in?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:35:05 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:33:03 AM
I feel ya.
My life has descended into a bucket of violence and stupidity that has had a bit of an effect on me. I don't feel like I have many friends, and I am not entirely certain I deserve the ones I do have. I am reasonably certain that I'm not depressed, as I don't have any of the symptoms of depression other than the above. I think instead that my mental picture of my world is accurate right now.
Which, of course, doesn't improve things one iota.
Crap. :( You hang in there, too. Any word on your wife's health?
Last tests are Monday. Looks like she lost weight so fast her glucophage dose was suddenly too high for her, and she bombed out.
And I'll be fine. I always am. I mentioned, once, the "glass hallway" effect. My head's in there a lot, but I'm maintaining. I need to get out of this fucking trap I've put myself in, while I'm still somewhat human.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:38:08 AM
In other news, out of the blue I found out that my stepmom divorced my dad this summer. I'm just like, what the actual fuck? I realize that he's been a pain in the ass these last few years and will continue to get worse, but can you just divorce your spouse of 25+ years when Alzheimers starts setting in?
"In sickness and in health." At least for me.
"Thanks for supporting me through graduate school and raising my sons! Now that your once-brilliant mind is starting to go, though, maybe you can just fuck off? Oh BTW all the property we bought together is mine. BYE!"
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:38:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:35:05 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:33:03 AM
I feel ya.
My life has descended into a bucket of violence and stupidity that has had a bit of an effect on me. I don't feel like I have many friends, and I am not entirely certain I deserve the ones I do have. I am reasonably certain that I'm not depressed, as I don't have any of the symptoms of depression other than the above. I think instead that my mental picture of my world is accurate right now.
Which, of course, doesn't improve things one iota.
Crap. :( You hang in there, too. Any word on your wife's health?
Last tests are Monday. Looks like she lost weight so fast her glucophage dose was suddenly too high for her, and she bombed out.
And I'll be fine. I always am. I mentioned, once, the "glass hallway" effect. My head's in there a lot, but I'm maintaining. I need to get out of this fucking trap I've put myself in, while I'm still somewhat human.
I'm glad to hear she's OK! And that you will be, too.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:42:59 AM
"Thanks for supporting me through graduate school and raising my sons! Now that your once-brilliant mind is starting to go, though, maybe you can just fuck off? Oh BTW all the property we bought together is mine. BYE!"
Ugh.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:39:08 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:38:08 AM
In other news, out of the blue I found out that my stepmom divorced my dad this summer. I'm just like, what the actual fuck? I realize that he's been a pain in the ass these last few years and will continue to get worse, but can you just divorce your spouse of 25+ years when Alzheimers starts setting in?
"In sickness and in health." At least for me.
Yeah, what's that saying? That the end result of a successful marriage is watching your spouse die? Maybe that does suck, but I can't imagine just abandoning someone I'd spent my life with like that.
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Quote from: Don Coyote on October 09, 2015, 07:35:27 AM
Quote from: Choppas an' Sluggas on October 09, 2015, 07:30:51 AM
Fuck you, WotC, for publishing and supporting in organized play an untenable adventure path.
Fuck. You.
Do tell.
I'm going through Rage of Demons right now, in their Adventure League official play thing. At 3rd level (the level we are supposed to be at this point in the adventure), we run into Demogorgon. The actual Demogorgon. (Demon Prince, CR 26 in case you aren't familiar with the Faerun setting). I got hit by his thing that casts Feeble Mind on you if you fall unconcious to it. Needless to say, I failed the save. So now, according to the league rules for playing through Rage of Demons, I have to spend the next 26 (at least) in game days crossing some underground lake in a boat, and the DM has to make 2 random encounter roles per day because the book says so, and the league rules say you can't skip it, as a vegetable. And then we have to find someone willing to cast Greater Rest., Heal or Wish on the cheap because we're broke (started campaign with NO GEAR, all the stuff we acquired got stolen in final encounter today) and I sure as hell can't make an Intelligence save to, ahah, save my life. Not with Int being my dump stat.
Thanks, WotC, for hiring a shitty writer and making it harder to play through. And this is not the only shitty thing we've run across, either. 26 miles of spider web path, a random encounter every 500 feet. You read that correctly, MILES and FEET, respectively, with encounters like 12 giant spiders, purple worms plural, magic Chernobyl zones that force wisdom saves or gain insanity. This adventure is complete shit, I wish it didn't have such a good story so that I don't care if there's a party wipe and no one gets to finish.
Also, league rules for this adventure say that there's no resurrecting, even if you aren't 5th level+ and have a faction. Fuck them in the ear.
In the last 7 sessions, ther's been 15 (no hyperbole) casualties including mine, and those are including the NPCs we have to pick up if we get killed. My GM is fair and not one who goes around intentionally killing people because it's funny.
I don't play league, so pardon my ignorance, but can't you roll up a new guy? It has to be less trouble than this bullshit.
That's the thing, isn't it. The adventure doesn't scale to party level. Continuing to roll new characters, while possible, is also frowned on sort of by the league rules for this adventure but not VERBOTEN! (this is the only adventure that's this dicks about everything), and also makes it harder to get through to the end.
My GM is letting me play the svirfneblin wererat NPC with 2 levels of Barbar. He thinks it's fair because seriously, all the dicks.
On the plus side of all this, wererat barbarian!
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 09, 2015, 09:21:57 PM
I'm almost frightened by how great my life is.
I mean, it's been going really well pretty much since I started school (even with stressors like a surprise foster kid and my dog getting sick) but right now... Shit is kind of just amazing. If I get this job, they're going to try to use some funding to send me to a national neuroscience conference, and basically it seems like my ticket to grad school is written. Alty is the best person to come into my life since my kids, and everything in my life feels like it's clicking into place.
All I have to do is keep doing what I'm doing. I feel like I can handle this.
Hooray! :D
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:33:03 AM
I feel ya.
My life has descended into a bucket of violence and stupidity that has had a bit of an effect on me. I don't feel like I have many friends, and I am not entirely certain I deserve the ones I do have. I am reasonably certain that I'm not depressed, as I don't have any of the symptoms of depression other than the above. I think instead that my mental picture of my world is accurate right now.
Which, of course, doesn't improve things one iota.
That's how I feel.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:43:44 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:38:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:35:05 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:33:03 AM
I feel ya.
My life has descended into a bucket of violence and stupidity that has had a bit of an effect on me. I don't feel like I have many friends, and I am not entirely certain I deserve the ones I do have. I am reasonably certain that I'm not depressed, as I don't have any of the symptoms of depression other than the above. I think instead that my mental picture of my world is accurate right now.
Which, of course, doesn't improve things one iota.
Crap. :( You hang in there, too. Any word on your wife's health?
Last tests are Monday. Looks like she lost weight so fast her glucophage dose was suddenly too high for her, and she bombed out.
And I'll be fine. I always am. I mentioned, once, the "glass hallway" effect. My head's in there a lot, but I'm maintaining. I need to get out of this fucking trap I've put myself in, while I'm still somewhat human.
I'm glad to hear she's OK! And that you will be, too.
I second this.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:47:18 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 01:39:08 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:38:08 AM
In other news, out of the blue I found out that my stepmom divorced my dad this summer. I'm just like, what the actual fuck? I realize that he's been a pain in the ass these last few years and will continue to get worse, but can you just divorce your spouse of 25+ years when Alzheimers starts setting in?
"In sickness and in health." At least for me.
Yeah, what's that saying? That the end result of a successful marriage is watching your spouse die? Maybe that does suck, but I can't imagine just abandoning someone I'd spent my life with like that.
I can't even fathom that. 25+ years together? And then to leave. That's horrid.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 02:21:49 AM
I can't even fathom that. 25+ years together? And then to leave. That's horrid.
Yeah, I can't really wrap my head around it.
Roger and Coyote: you have friends.
Nigel: damn. I could never, regardless of how uncomfortably painful it would be. I'm sorry.
Quote from: LMNO on October 10, 2015, 03:41:17 AM
Roger and Coyote: you have friends.
Nigel: damn. I could never, regardless of how uncomfortably painful it would be. I'm sorry.
Thank you. I'm OK and he's OK, I'm just kind of baffled by it.
Turning old shitty prose into poetry is harder than I expected.
For the past six years I've been trying to get this 4-Pole filter plugin back after a crash. Today I found a port to the right release, discontinued by new owner company. So stoked =)
Stupid soundcloud has been processing some new recordings for the last half hour.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 03:43:10 PM
Stupid soundcloud has been processing some new recordings for the last half hour.
Good luck with that.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 06:05:15 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 03:43:10 PM
Stupid soundcloud has been processing some new recordings for the last half hour.
Good luck with that.
Found out the problem. For some reason soundcloud won't finish processing a track until it gets a tag, but since I upload from my phone that portion of the upload process is missing. I therefore have to go to soundcloud via computer and tag my new tracks.
It's fucking dumb. I might migrate over to ReverbNation.
Today is the day I finish my stupid food forest paper.
It's just developmentally challenged food forest, jeez.
I am pretty sure I have the black plague, and the 7-11 up the street doesn't sell any nosegays. I'm pretty sure I'm going to die out of my nostrils and anus at the same time.
My new job/internship is simply amazing.
I'm all up in the Internet's backend and it's exactly as unkempt and hairy as you might imagine it to be. PHP, virtual machines, SSH, JavaScript, Python, it's good times. Code that runs code that runs code—that's my new life.
8)
Most importantly, I'm finally be able to afford to visit my oldest girl again. I'm proverbially stoked.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 01:42:59 AM
"Thanks for supporting me through graduate school and raising my sons! Now that your once-brilliant mind is starting to go, though, maybe you can just fuck off? Oh BTW all the property we bought together is mine. BYE!"
Kayne West song comes into play.
Quote from: Cain on October 10, 2015, 06:35:21 PM
It's just developmentally challenged food forest, jeez.
:lulz:
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 10, 2015, 07:52:58 PM
I am pretty sure I have the black plague, and the 7-11 up the street doesn't sell any nosegays. I'm pretty sure I'm going to die out of my nostrils and anus at the same time.
Shoulda oiled the pasta water.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 10, 2015, 09:48:56 PM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 10, 2015, 07:52:58 PM
I am pretty sure I have the black plague, and the 7-11 up the street doesn't sell any nosegays. I'm pretty sure I'm going to die out of my nostrils and anus at the same time.
Shoulda oiled the pasta water.
:lulz:
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 06:17:17 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 06:05:15 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 03:43:10 PM
Stupid soundcloud has been processing some new recordings for the last half hour.
Good luck with that.
Found out the problem. For some reason soundcloud won't finish processing a track until it gets a tag, but since I upload from my phone that portion of the upload process is missing. I therefore have to go to soundcloud via computer and tag my new tracks.
It's fucking dumb. I might migrate over to ReverbNation.
Especially since Soundcloud's new RIAA algorythims assume
everything is a copyright violation and just slays everything that actually goes up.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 01:48:25 AM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 06:17:17 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 10, 2015, 06:05:15 PM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 10, 2015, 03:43:10 PM
Stupid soundcloud has been processing some new recordings for the last half hour.
Good luck with that.
Found out the problem. For some reason soundcloud won't finish processing a track until it gets a tag, but since I upload from my phone that portion of the upload process is missing. I therefore have to go to soundcloud via computer and tag my new tracks.
It's fucking dumb. I might migrate over to ReverbNation.
Especially since Soundcloud's new RIAA algorythims assume everything is a copyright violation and just slays everything that actually goes up.
Haven't run in to that yet, but that is troubling.
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
Yes. Hope you destress before exploding.
Yes. Recommend excessive masturbation, depraved sex, or reckless amounts of alcohol.
Yeah it sounds weird to say it, but I think jumping back on the booze train might actually be good for my health.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
Oooh. That is not ideal, for sure.
Well I'm having fun arguing with some asshole on tumblr who wanted to shit on HEMA people who were wondering why such and such style of helmet is more popular with certain HEMA groups because HEMA isn't real combat.
He called me a pedantic child right after using the "well this word is defined this way" argument.
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 11, 2015, 04:35:48 AM
Well I'm having fun arguing with some asshole on tumblr who wanted to shit on HEMA people who were wondering why such and such style of helmet is more popular with certain HEMA groups because HEMA isn't real combat.
He called me a pedantic child right after using the "well this word is defined this way" argument.
There must be something in the air tonight: I've been busily alienating one of my boyfriend's friends on Facebook. Whoops!
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:15:31 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
The brain is a weird fuckin place, for sure.
My eye has been feeling like it's twitching all day.
This is annoying af.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:38:03 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:15:31 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
The brain is a weird fuckin place, for sure.
This is why I am opposed to studying brains. We should just declare them terrorists and have them executed.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:52:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:38:03 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:15:31 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
The brain is a weird fuckin place, for sure.
This is why I am opposed to studying brains. We should just declare them terrorists and have them executed.
:lulz: Isn't that what the US is already doing with its television programming?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:53:43 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:52:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:38:03 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:15:31 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
The brain is a weird fuckin place, for sure.
This is why I am opposed to studying brains. We should just declare them terrorists and have them executed.
:lulz: Isn't that what the US is already doing with its television programming?
No idea. If I don't turn the box on, it can't hurt me.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:54:40 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:53:43 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:52:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:38:03 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:15:31 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
The brain is a weird fuckin place, for sure.
This is why I am opposed to studying brains. We should just declare them terrorists and have them executed.
:lulz: Isn't that what the US is already doing with its television programming?
No idea. If I don't turn the box on, it can't hurt me.
It kinda still can. Because the box controls culture.
Quote from: Meunster on October 11, 2015, 05:57:49 AM
It kinda still can. Because the box controls culture.
I live in Tucson. Culture is something that happens to other people. In places like Boston and Portland.
But they have shit like Kozy Shack, whatever the fuck that is, so I think I win.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:11:16 AM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 11, 2015, 04:35:48 AM
Well I'm having fun arguing with some asshole on tumblr who wanted to shit on HEMA people who were wondering why such and such style of helmet is more popular with certain HEMA groups because HEMA isn't real combat.
He called me a pedantic child right after using the "well this word is defined this way" argument.
There must be something in the air tonight: I've been busily alienating one of my boyfriend's friends on Facebook. Whoops!
Naturopaths aren't even really people.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:52:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:38:03 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:15:31 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
The brain is a weird fuckin place, for sure.
This is why I am opposed to studying brains. We should just declare them terrorists and have them executed.
This!
Quote from: Cain on October 11, 2015, 07:31:41 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:11:16 AM
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 11, 2015, 04:35:48 AM
Well I'm having fun arguing with some asshole on tumblr who wanted to shit on HEMA people who were wondering why such and such style of helmet is more popular with certain HEMA groups because HEMA isn't real combat.
He called me a pedantic child right after using the "well this word is defined this way" argument.
There must be something in the air tonight: I've been busily alienating one of my boyfriend's friends on Facebook. Whoops!
Naturopaths aren't even really people.
:lulz:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:54:40 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:53:43 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:52:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 05:38:03 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 05:15:31 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 11, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
So I'm not sure how I feel about the trade-off. I quit smoking weed so I can get my TWIC and MMC and go back out to sea and I've probably taken care of more of the growing pile of life's loose ends in the last week than I had in the last 3 years, but now I'm a walking talking high-tension ball of 100% pure stress exactly 100% of the time.
Did you know that you can stress out about things even in your sleep?
I've been off of tobacco for more than 2 years now, and for the whole last week, I've dreamed about falling off the wagon, so to speak, and then I wake up horribly disappointed with myself.
Not sure what the fuck that is, but it's a sure-fire way to wake up stressed.
The brain is a weird fuckin place, for sure.
This is why I am opposed to studying brains. We should just declare them terrorists and have them executed.
:lulz: Isn't that what the US is already doing with its television programming?
No idea. If I don't turn the box on, it can't hurt me.
And yet, we've all heard of Kardashians.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 11, 2015, 03:44:21 PM
And yet, we've all heard of Kardashians.
But I know nothing about them. Are they singers? Actresses? Fuck if I know. I just occasionally see the one's butt sail majestically by, like an iceberg in a versacci.
So turns out my own machine can't cut the new AI neural nets. I did make distribute caffe on another machine though, and now I may need to 'borrow' it. What a wonderful past couple of days =)
Bwahaha. Who knew Justin Bieber was so popular on Reddit? I'm getting downvoted like hell for slamming his singing ability. This is precious.
Decent penis, though.
Well, he has to have something other than buckets of money going for him. He sure as hell isn't going to get by on his brains or winning personality.
Quote from: LMNO on October 11, 2015, 10:25:26 PM
Decent penis, though.
I don't think "NEWSFEED!" is the correct response to this post out of context, and yet....
:lulz:
The non Tucson infected sister is posting the benefits of chiropractic manipulation on infants' spines.
She doesn't have kids and isn't a chiropractor. Just telling people how awesome it is.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 12, 2015, 03:20:48 AM
The non Tucson infected sister is posting the benefits of chiropractic manipulation on infants' spines.
She doesn't have kids and isn't a chiropractor. Just telling people how awesome it is.
Solution is obvious. Send her and a cheque to Tucson. We'll sort her out.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 06:03:08 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 11, 2015, 05:57:49 AM
It kinda still can. Because the box controls culture.
I live in Tucson. Culture is something that happens to other people. In places like Boston and Portland.
But they have shit like Kozy Shack, whatever the fuck that is, so I think I win.
Kozy Shack is love. Kozy Shack is light.
Bieber dickpic leaked. also he snubbed Rhonda Rousey's sister in front of her at a publicity event, which is a matchup I had previously only dreamed of.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 12, 2015, 06:35:31 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 06:03:08 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 11, 2015, 05:57:49 AM
It kinda still can. Because the box controls culture.
I live in Tucson. Culture is something that happens to other people. In places like Boston and Portland.
But they have shit like Kozy Shack, whatever the fuck that is, so I think I win.
Kozy Shack is love. Kozy Shack is light.
I still have no idea what that is, which makes me grateful.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 12, 2015, 06:47:30 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 12, 2015, 06:35:31 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 11, 2015, 06:03:08 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 11, 2015, 05:57:49 AM
It kinda still can. Because the box controls culture.
I live in Tucson. Culture is something that happens to other people. In places like Boston and Portland.
But they have shit like Kozy Shack, whatever the fuck that is, so I think I win.
Kozy Shack is love. Kozy Shack is light.
I still have no idea what that is, which makes me grateful.
:lol:
Alty's friend seems to be having a full-throttle meltdown in that thread on Alty's Wall, which included one of the best testimonials I have ever received:
Quote
For a whore that purveys sheer chaos in a realm of order, surely you realize your own spiritual belief (or lack there of or puppy) shows you're naught but a madwoman of your own?
It's almost like he knows me!
If anyone wants to see the full meltdown it is here: hxxps://www.facebook.com/pistaszabo/posts/10205054850792907?pnref=story
It is glorious.
"or lack there of or puppy"?
Wow. That crashed and burned hard there at the end.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 13, 2015, 03:22:21 PM
If anyone wants to see the full meltdown it is here: hxxps://www.facebook.com/pistaszabo/posts/10205054850792907?pnref=story
It is glorious.
Friend filtered.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 13, 2015, 03:22:21 PM
If anyone wants to see the full meltdown it is here: hxxps://www.facebook.com/pistaszabo/posts/10205054850792907?pnref=story
It is glorious.
Serious D/K in that thread.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 13, 2015, 03:16:19 PM
Alty's friend seems to be having a full-throttle meltdown in that thread on Alty's Wall, which included one of the best testimonials I have ever received:
Quote
For a whore that purveys sheer chaos in a realm of order, surely you realize your own spiritual belief (or lack there of or puppy) shows you're naught but a madwoman of your own?
It's almost like he knows me!
Awesome, if someone said something that flattering about me I would probably have it etched on a coat of arms and mounted somewhere I could see it each day.
I've watched a bit of that meltdown. Well done!
I haven't left my bed in over 40 hours
This is a symptom of depression
Oh well.
That's not good. Want to talk about it?
Quote from: Faust on October 13, 2015, 09:12:20 PM
That's not good. Want to talk about it?
Just exestential bullshit. Who am I, what do I want to become, is being honest with myself worth more then being happy with myself. My own unique window on suffering that is pretty small compared to others, but still completely paralyzes me.
I'll roll out in a few hours to shower and then go work.
Quote from: Meunster on October 13, 2015, 09:21:13 PM
Quote from: Faust on October 13, 2015, 09:12:20 PM
That's not good. Want to talk about it?
Just exestential bullshit. Who am I, what do I want to become, is being honest with myself worth more then being happy with myself. My own unique window on suffering that is pretty small compared to others, but still completely paralyzes me.
I'll roll out in a few hours to shower and then go work.
Ok, well the offer stands at any stage. There's no reason for anyone to suffer on their own.
Quote from: Faust on October 13, 2015, 03:55:58 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 13, 2015, 03:16:19 PM
Alty's friend seems to be having a full-throttle meltdown in that thread on Alty's Wall, which included one of the best testimonials I have ever received:
Quote
For a whore that purveys sheer chaos in a realm of order, surely you realize your own spiritual belief (or lack there of or puppy) shows you're naught but a madwoman of your own?
It's almost like he knows me!
Awesome, if someone said something that flattering about me I would probably have it etched on a coat of arms and mounted somewhere I could see it each day.
I know, it's kind of amazing.
Holy fuck, like i know people at fast food jobs are retarded but i just stopped a guy from making mustard gas.
Fucking cleaning the trash cans so he mixes all the chemicals on the shelf. Including BLEECH and AMONIA. In the windowless building.
I want to go back to bed.
Small windfall today, as it turns out my old shitty marketing job lost a class action suit and so had to send me a check of over a hundred dollars! :lulz:
Quote from: Meunster on October 13, 2015, 09:21:13 PM
Quote from: Faust on October 13, 2015, 09:12:20 PM
That's not good. Want to talk about it?
Just exestential bullshit. Who am I, what do I want to become, is being honest with myself worth more then being happy with myself. My own unique window on suffering that is pretty small compared to others, but still completely paralyzes me.
I'll roll out in a few hours to shower and then go work.
I've been in that place before, I think the best thing to do is to learn to choose between the honesty and happiness bits based on whether or not its useful to your well-being.
Is there nothing you can do about the thing you're being brutally honest about? Then go ahead and cut yourself some slack. Life's too short to beat yourself up over things outside your control.
Do you think you're avoiding an uncomfortable truth? then go ahead and use those feelings to look inside and see what the problem is. that is the first step towards getting a handle on things.
and above all, remember the wisdom of Rip Torn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ockqIK8x4Ik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ockqIK8x4Ik)
/unsolicited advice
Chainsaw Murderers was my effort on the honesty vs. functionality front, if you're interested?
I just had to post this important link. (https://www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TO&Product_Code=RUMB-DICKBUTT-STICKS&Category_Code=RUMB)
Is it illegal to carry a bad dragon dildo for self defense?
Open carry, yes. Concealed, no, with a permit.
Apply for one now!
Side note, wow today was a real mood swing.
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 14, 2015, 04:52:39 AM
I just had to post this important link. (https://www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TO&Product_Code=RUMB-DICKBUTT-STICKS&Category_Code=RUMB)
Hm... The legal notice is nice of them. My first thought was to use them on vehicles that DESERVE IT. I'm thinking my second thought is probably better. Slap them over the gang tags in the back of various street signs and power junction boxes around town. City will HAVE TO clean it off and possibly paint over.
Being one in seven billion. With a pretty unique view on the world is kinda bullshit.
Hard to find people to relate to, and all.
Like, I think I'll do the math some time.
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 12:53:32 AM
Holy fuck, like i know people at fast food jobs are retarded
Maybe you're depressed because some part of you realizes what a complete asshole you are.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 14, 2015, 06:34:43 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 12:53:32 AM
Holy fuck, like i know people at fast food jobs are retarded
Maybe you're depressed because some part of you realizes what a complete asshole you are.
You cold, mang.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 14, 2015, 06:34:43 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 12:53:32 AM
Holy fuck, like i know people at fast food jobs are retarded
Maybe you're depressed because some part of you realizes what a complete asshole you are.
I love you, ECH.
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 05:45:49 AM
Being one in seven billion. With a pretty unique view on the world is kinda bullshit.
Hard to find people to relate to, and all.
Like, I think I'll do the math some time.
Oh, I see; you have a case of Special Snowflake Syndrome.
My recommendation is to move to a progressive city and go to college, because you'll realize fairly quickly that you aren't that unique after all.
Cons: no longer being able to bathe in the smug assurance that you are special.
Pros: not feeling isolated.
I do feel like I need to issue the disclaimer that I'm not suggesting that because college selects against dumb people. College is full of idiots. But it also selects for smart people, so your odds are much better.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 14, 2015, 03:16:42 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 05:45:49 AM
Being one in seven billion. With a pretty unique view on the world is kinda bullshit.
Hard to find people to relate to, and all.
Like, I think I'll do the math some time.
Oh, I see; you have a case of Special Snowflake Syndrome.
My recommendation is to move to a progressive city and go to college, because you'll realize fairly quickly that you aren't that unique after all.
Cons: no longer being able to bathe in the smug assurance that you are special.
Pros: not feeling isolated.
That's not special snowflake syndrome. What I'm talking about is how everyones life is like a giant puzzle. And I really enjoy people who have similar peices to me.
Quote from: LMNO on October 14, 2015, 01:19:29 PM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 14, 2015, 06:34:43 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 12:53:32 AM
Holy fuck, like i know people at fast food jobs are retarded
Maybe you're depressed because some part of you realizes what a complete asshole you are.
You cold, mang.
Sometimes, cold is what it takes.
You guys give med advice right?
Ive got a sore on my inner lip and it's hella painful, and my throat as a tingly pain when I swallow. I rince with mouth wash and it goes away for 6 or so hours. Any idea what this could be?
I googled it but webmd just gave me shit like general anxiety, teething, or herpes.
Sounds like lupus
its never lupus.
obviously its hysteria. Fire up the steam powered dildo and we'll have those humors back in balance before you know it!
I recommend leeches.
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 10:15:57 PM
You guys give med advice right?
Ive got a sore on my inner lip and it's hella painful, and my throat as a tingly pain when I swallow. I rince with mouth wash and it goes away for 6 or so hours. Any idea what this could be?
I googled it but webmd just gave me shit like general anxiety, teething, or herpes.
My guess is someone at your local Burger King didn't think too highly of your opinion of fast food workers and put some herpes in your Whopper.
Ok, maybe that's not my
guess but it's certainly my
hope.
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 10:15:57 PM
You guys give med advice right?
Ive got a sore on my inner lip and it's hella painful, and my throat as a tingly pain when I swallow. I rince with mouth wash and it goes away for 6 or so hours. Any idea what this could be?
I googled it but webmd just gave me shit like general anxiety, teething, or herpes.
Rinse with warm salt water for a day or two (no mouthwash) and get more sleep.
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 10:15:57 PM
You guys give med advice right?
Ive got a sore on my inner lip and it's hella painful, and my throat as a tingly pain when I swallow. I rince with mouth wash and it goes away for 6 or so hours. Any idea what this could be?
I googled it but webmd just gave me shit like general anxiety, teething, or herpes.
Canker sores. Zinc and vitamin C are supposed to help with healing; eat better and rest more.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 15, 2015, 06:57:56 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 10:15:57 PM
You guys give med advice right?
Ive got a sore on my inner lip and it's hella painful, and my throat as a tingly pain when I swallow. I rince with mouth wash and it goes away for 6 or so hours. Any idea what this could be?
I googled it but webmd just gave me shit like general anxiety, teething, or herpes.
My guess is someone at your local Burger King didn't think too highly of your opinion of fast food workers and put some herpes in your Whopper.
Ok, maybe that's not my guess but it's certainly my hope.
I think he works at Burger King. Maybe he did it to himself.
I need to be on my bicycle on my way to class right now.
Don't. Wanna.
8 am classes are not my jam.
I found putting an uncoated aspirin on the sore helped.
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
Wow, that's a relief.
Whew.
Just popped the ativan. We are go for lasers.
this means iIl emerge as a transhumanist, ya?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 PM
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
Phew!
Thanks, guys, it is an incredible relief.
Thats really good news, good to hear. Hope she is feeling better soon.
Very reassuring news, thank you for update - good wishes for even quicker recovery!
Good to hear your wife's doing okay, Roger.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 PM
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
Oh thank goodness!
Quote from: Da6s on October 15, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Just popped the ativan. We are go for lasers.
this means iIl emerge as a transhumanist, ya?
Wait, what's happening? Are you getting the Lasiks?
Glad to hear it's nothing seriously serious Roger
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 15, 2015, 03:21:49 PM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 15, 2015, 06:57:56 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 10:15:57 PM
You guys give med advice right?
Ive got a sore on my inner lip and it's hella painful, and my throat as a tingly pain when I swallow. I rince with mouth wash and it goes away for 6 or so hours. Any idea what this could be?
I googled it but webmd just gave me shit like general anxiety, teething, or herpes.
My guess is someone at your local Burger King didn't think too highly of your opinion of fast food workers and put some herpes in your Whopper.
Ok, maybe that's not my guess but it's certainly my hope.
I think he works at Burger King. Maybe he did it to himself.
Hmm? try Lysol 1 some stuff called I4get =cypeofloxicn ?/? & IOdime {Silver pre 64
That is good news. Here's to a speedy recovery.
I finally found where Windows 10 hid Paint.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12115524_991080654276924_1373604631601302135_n.jpg?oh=63c193493802253a5e77cc45ddd07584&oe=56C68495)
We have 3 printers in our office. None are currently working.
At least one of those is serviceable as a printer, but because it's not a company printer, the IT department will not give us ink. We could buy ink for it from our own stationary fund or the petty cash...only none of the staff are allowed to access it.
We've asked if we can have a new printer, instead of constantly repairing the old one, but we've been informed that the IT department cannot authorize the funds for a simple, B&W printer with photocopy/scanning capability, despite there being ones on Amazon for about £50.
This is the 23rd most expensive school in the UK's sixth form boarding department, with each student paying over £30,000 a year in tuition fees alone.
Just watching some Russian dash cam footage and ffs
Why are they always laughing?
Guy fucking totals 3 cars and a lamp post and laughs it off.
Guys gets stopped by a biker hitting his car with an axe Keeps laughing!
Also why are there always 10 cars outside my small town's mortuary every weekend night at midnight?
I drive home from work and there's a cult meeting or some bs going on.
Quote from: Meunster on October 16, 2015, 05:57:28 AM
Also why are there always 10 cars outside my small town's mortuary every weekend night at midnight?
I drive home from work and there's a cult meeting or some bs going on.
It's actually a single's mixer event
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 15, 2015, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: Da6s on October 15, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Just popped the ativan. We are go for lasers.
this means iIl emerge as a transhumanist, ya?
Wait, what's happening? Are you getting the Lasiks?
Yes. 17 hours later and I can see better than ever. The itchy burning is minor nuisance. Already worth the money.
Quote from: Da6s on October 16, 2015, 01:15:38 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 15, 2015, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: Da6s on October 15, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Just popped the ativan. We are go for lasers.
this means iIl emerge as a transhumanist, ya?
Wait, what's happening? Are you getting the Lasiks?
Yes. 17 hours later and I can see better than ever. The itchy burning is minor nuisance. Already worth the money.
Congratulations! I'm so envious!
Quote from: Nast on October 16, 2015, 06:05:25 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 16, 2015, 05:57:28 AM
Also why are there always 10 cars outside my small town's mortuary every weekend night at midnight?
I drive home from work and there's a cult meeting or some bs going on.
It's actually a single's mixer event
:lulz:
Quote from: Meunster on October 16, 2015, 05:53:43 AM
Just watching some Russian dash cam footage and ffs
Why are they always laughing?
Guy fucking totals 3 cars and a lamp post and laughs it off.
Guys gets stopped by a biker hitting his car with an axe Keeps laughing!
They've really taken the principle of "laugh until you can't stop screaming" to heart.
Quote from: Cain on October 16, 2015, 12:05:39 AM
We have 3 printers in our office. None are currently working.
At least one of those is serviceable as a printer, but because it's not a company printer, the IT department will not give us ink. We could buy ink for it from our own stationary fund or the petty cash...only none of the staff are allowed to access it.
We've asked if we can have a new printer, instead of constantly repairing the old one, but we've been informed that the IT department cannot authorize the funds for a simple, B&W printer with photocopy/scanning capability, despite there being ones on Amazon for about £50.
This is the 23rd most expensive school in the UK's sixth form boarding department, with each student paying over £30,000 a year in tuition fees alone.
That place is a complete babyshambles.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 11:36:17 PM
I finally found where Windows 10 hid Paint.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12115524_991080654276924_1373604631601302135_n.jpg?oh=63c193493802253a5e77cc45ddd07584&oe=56C68495)
:lulz:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 16, 2015, 03:56:34 PM
Quote from: Da6s on October 16, 2015, 01:15:38 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 15, 2015, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: Da6s on October 15, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Just popped the ativan. We are go for lasers.
this means iIl emerge as a transhumanist, ya?
Wait, what's happening? Are you getting the Lasiks?
Yes. 17 hours later and I can see better than ever. The itchy burning is minor nuisance. Already worth the money.
Congratulations! I'm so envious!
20/50 yesterday after procedure. At my post op this morning, 18 hours later, fucking 20/15.
This shits amazing.
Guys! THERE ARE WORDS ON SIGNS. THEYRE EVERYWHERE.
Fucking highly recommend. So worth it.
Best 3500 I've ever spent.
95% sure I am going to make this next drill my last. I've been waiting around since June for a yay or nay on whether I will be able to reenlist. My ETS was 18 June.
Quote from: Da6s on October 16, 2015, 05:03:45 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 16, 2015, 03:56:34 PM
Quote from: Da6s on October 16, 2015, 01:15:38 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 15, 2015, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: Da6s on October 15, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Just popped the ativan. We are go for lasers.
this means iIl emerge as a transhumanist, ya?
Wait, what's happening? Are you getting the Lasiks?
Yes. 17 hours later and I can see better than ever. The itchy burning is minor nuisance. Already worth the money.
Congratulations! I'm so envious!
20/50 yesterday after procedure. At my post op this morning, 18 hours later, fucking 20/15.
This shits amazing.
Guys! THERE ARE WORDS ON SIGNS. THEYRE EVERYWHERE.
Fucking highly recommend. So worth it.
Best 3500 I've ever spent.
If I had the money... it'll have to wait until after I finish my PhD and am ROLLING IN SCIENCE LOOT.
First I need to add a second bathroom. Like, REAL bad.
Welp, my Bachelors degree and I are on our way to the grocery store to interview for a $7.45/hr part time job.
Fingers crossed!
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 16, 2015, 06:21:58 PM
Welp, my Bachelors degree and I are on our way to the grocery store to interview for a $7.45/hr part time job.
Fingers crossed!
WE DON'T NEED A LIVING WAGE WHY DON'T YOU JUST GET AN EDUCATION AND BETTER YOURSELF YOU LAZY MILLENNIAL oh, Bachelors degree, right.
I have not heard back from the job I applied for, which is fine (silence is not rejection, in this case) but I am getting antsy about it.
I need to email Dr. Boison and ask him whether he will meet me and consider me for mentorship in his lab. Kinda thinking that maybe I can apply for a job under him and then apply for grad school next year.
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 16, 2015, 06:21:58 PM
Welp, my Bachelors degree and I are on our way to the grocery store to interview for a $7.45/hr part time job.
Fingers crossed!
Go for sonic tbh fam
850 a month.
My son just got his first job, training in setting tile. He starts Tuesday.
I can't believe my child has a job.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 16, 2015, 07:14:21 PM
My son just got his first job, training in setting tile. He starts Tuesday.
I can't believe my child has a job.
That job isn't a bad trade, but it is very hard on the knees. Like really hard. It's worth mentioning to him that wearing knee pads doesn't mean "running on your knees" won't cripple you in less than a few years.
Just my tradesman's professional granny approach, here.
Quote from: Meunster on October 16, 2015, 07:10:22 PM
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 16, 2015, 06:21:58 PM
Welp, my Bachelors degree and I are on our way to the grocery store to interview for a $7.45/hr part time job.
Fingers crossed!
Go for sonic tbh fam
850 a month.
What's a sonic tbh fam?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 16, 2015, 06:31:21 PM
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 16, 2015, 06:21:58 PM
Welp, my Bachelors degree and I are on our way to the grocery store to interview for a $7.45/hr part time job.
Fingers crossed!
WE DON'T NEED A LIVING WAGE WHY DON'T YOU JUST GET AN EDUCATION AND BETTER YOURSELF YOU LAZY MILLENNIAL oh, Bachelors degree, right.
I wish somebody had told me back in 2003 the only test I would ever need to study for would be a drug test to be a kroger starbucks barista.
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 16, 2015, 08:52:36 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 16, 2015, 07:10:22 PM
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 16, 2015, 06:21:58 PM
Welp, my Bachelors degree and I are on our way to the grocery store to interview for a $7.45/hr part time job.
Fingers crossed!
Go for sonic tbh fam
850 a month.
What's a sonic tbh fam?
smh fam tbh lol iwtcird roflmao
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 16, 2015, 07:53:20 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 16, 2015, 07:14:21 PM
My son just got his first job, training in setting tile. He starts Tuesday.
I can't believe my child has a job.
That job isn't a bad trade, but it is very hard on the knees. Like really hard. It's worth mentioning to him that wearing knee pads doesn't mean "running on your knees" won't cripple you in less than a few years.
Just my tradesman's professional granny approach, here.
He's apprenticing under Rude, who has been doing it for 30 years... he's got a lot of practical knowhow for preventing the crippling.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 16, 2015, 03:59:48 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 16, 2015, 12:05:39 AM
We have 3 printers in our office. None are currently working.
At least one of those is serviceable as a printer, but because it's not a company printer, the IT department will not give us ink. We could buy ink for it from our own stationary fund or the petty cash...only none of the staff are allowed to access it.
We've asked if we can have a new printer, instead of constantly repairing the old one, but we've been informed that the IT department cannot authorize the funds for a simple, B&W printer with photocopy/scanning capability, despite there being ones on Amazon for about £50.
This is the 23rd most expensive school in the UK's sixth form boarding department, with each student paying over £30,000 a year in tuition fees alone.
That place is a complete babyshambles.
It gets better.
Next shift comes on. For 12 and a half hours, apparently twiddles their thumbs, because taking the initiative is, like, hard work or something.
We come back on duty. We ask the other boarding house to print stuff off for us, and then when one of the day shift HPs, who is also the football coach, drops the students off there he can pick them up and bring them back here.
He goes there, no-one mentions the printing or gives him anything.
This is now the third day without working printers, and nothing will get done until at least Monday.
I work with fucking morons.
Quote from: Cain on October 16, 2015, 10:47:40 PM
I work with fucking morons.
Almost everyone thinks that.
Yeah, true. But in this case, I actually do. We're talking about people who, when making a list in MS Word, use the spacebar to put gaps between room numbers and names.
Well I work with people who use mustard gas to clean.
But your coworkers are stupider.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 PM
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
Oh, the irony?
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 17, 2015, 02:49:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 PM
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
Oh, the irony?
:walken:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 PM
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
:)
I'm very glad to hear this, relatively speaking. The whole "we need a second scan" had me apprehensive too. Anemia and diabetes is a harsh combo though. I shall continue to hope for the best.
Quote from: hirley0 on October 15, 2015, 10:22:43 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 15, 2015, 03:21:49 PM
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Quote from: Meunster on October 14, 2015, 10:15:57 PM
You guys give med advice right?
Ive got a sore on my inner lip and it's hella painful, and my throat as a tingly pain when I swallow. I rince with mouth wash and it goes away for 6 or so hours. Any idea what this could be?
I googled it but webmd just gave me shit like general anxiety, teething, or herpes.
My guess is someone at your local Burger King didn't think too highly of your opinion of fast food workers and put some herpes in your Whopper.
Ok, maybe that's not my guess but it's certainly my hope.
I think he works at Burger King. Maybe he did it to himself.
Hmm? try Lysol 1 some stuff called I4get =cypeofloxicn ?/? & IOdime {Silver pre 64
:) Welcome back hirley0! I hope all your systems are functioning optimally.
Quote from: Cain on October 16, 2015, 10:47:40 PM
I work with fucking Mormons.
It can ALWAYS be worse. Look what just 1 letter did.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 17, 2015, 03:52:19 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 17, 2015, 02:49:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 PM
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
Oh, the irony?
:walken:
:lulz:
Sorry, it was low-hanging fruit. I am awfully glad to hear it's a very manageable non-life-threatening thing.
Update on the mortuary meetings
They had white tents outside tonight, and barque. At 1 am.
Quote from: Meunster on October 17, 2015, 01:00:16 AM
Well I work with people who use mustard gas to clean.
But your coworkers are stupider.
That's a self-correcting problem, eventually.
Best I can hope for is that the mutant giant mice who live under the office eventually rise up out of the sewers and eat everyone. Or they all mysteriously die from papercuts. Or strangle themselves to death with the computer cables. Or take up eating the excess of magenta ink cartridges we have. Or I finally manage to successfully sabotage these computers to set the office on fire every time they do something dumb, as an extreme form of Pavlovian conditioning.
Quote from: Meunster on October 17, 2015, 06:05:42 AM
Update on the mortuary meetings
They had white tents outside tonight, and barque. At 1 am.
BBQ at the mortuary! I would do that if I owned one. Just to mess with people.
If I had a still from Soylent Green I'd post it.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 17, 2015, 04:49:41 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 17, 2015, 03:52:19 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 17, 2015, 02:49:30 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 PM
So, all the tests are in, and Jenn has anemia. Which isn't GOOD, but it's in this case easily treatable. And it's not something that's fatal or even debilitating.
This is a huge relief, since a defect in the first Ct scan had us all thinking dark thoughts.
Oh, the irony?
:walken:
:lulz:
Sorry, it was low-hanging fruit. I am awfully glad to hear it's a very manageable non-life-threatening thing.
Sometimes ya gotta take the low road. :lol:
And thanks. It's hard to describe how relieved I am.
I already screamed this all over Facebook, but I got the job! This jerk is now EMPLOYED.
It's the best job ever, too. Basically I'm going to get paid for being friendly and giving people advice on navigating academia, which is a thing I already do.
Yay Nigels!
I really hope you include some unsolicited advice, as well.
Quote from: LMNO on October 17, 2015, 04:51:09 PM
I really hope you include some unsolicited advice, as well.
Oh yes. Yes.
Etiquette guides disgust me.
Some friends of mine got married today and I wasn't invited to the wedding. I'm cool with that, I think weddings are a personal affair that have a lot of factors to consider in terms of cost, venue, family size, closeness of relationship, etc. I feel like we should be grateful for being invited rather than stilted if we aren't. I was invited for an after party and I'm trying to figure out what the custom is for gift giving for an after party. All I can find is a bunch of discussion forum questions where people say that after parties are tacky and your guests will feel insulted for not being invited to the event. It's fucking gross.
Met Permagos today.
So Tucson now has Zenpatista, Permagos, myself (and associated related spags), choppas, and Frank the Bastard.
You will all come to Tucson. I've told you about this.
Tucson is the unfathomably large void that the universe is expanding into.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 18, 2015, 01:23:05 AM
Met Permagos today.
So Tucson now has Zenpatista, Permagos, myself (and associated related spags), choppas, and Frank the Bastard.
You will all come to Tucson. I've told you about this.
Nope.
Too much
Coyote poop
Old People
Sun
Sand (see coyote poop)
White People
Sun
The thing is, even if you don't go anywhere, you will eventually end up in Tucson.
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 02:28:32 AM
The thing is, even if you don't go anywhere, you will eventually end up in Tucson.
This.
It's worth noting that, as we speak, Tucson is being annihilated by the worst thunderstorm in years.
In Pirates of the Caribbean, Jack gets this black spot on his hand that attracts the Kraken.
I picture the Tucson as being like that Kraken. And everyone has the black spot.
or Night Vale. Tucson is like Night Vale, only hotter.
Roger is nicer in person than on the forum. Also even more talkative.
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
Quote from: Pergamos on October 18, 2015, 04:45:13 AM
Roger is nicer in person than on the forum. Also even more talkative.
Coffee is my friend.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
I kinda like strep throat. You can't be edgy or depressed when all you do is lay in bed cursing the pain.
Weird. I've been looking through the members list some people havr websites or blogs attached to them that are both discordian and active.
Yet they haven't been back here in over 3 years.
Suggestion?
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on October 17, 2015, 11:02:27 PM
Etiquette guides disgust me.
Some friends of mine got married today and I wasn't invited to the wedding. I'm cool with that, I think weddings are a personal affair that have a lot of factors to consider in terms of cost, venue, family size, closeness of relationship, etc. I feel like we should be grateful for being invited rather than stilted if we aren't. I was invited for an after party and I'm trying to figure out what the custom is for gift giving for an after party. All I can find is a bunch of discussion forum questions where people say that after parties are tacky and your guests will feel insulted for not being invited to the event. It's fucking gross.
My understanding of the etiquette is that the afterparty essentially functions as a reception, so bring whatever wedding gift you would have brought to the wedding proper.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 18, 2015, 01:23:05 AM
Met Permagos today.
So Tucson now has Zenpatista, Permagos, myself (and associated related spags), choppas, and Frank the Bastard.
You will all come to Tucson. I've told you about this.
Soon there will be a Great Discordian War between Tucson and Portland, as half of all Discordians gravitate to one and the other half to the other.
Quote from: Pergamos on October 18, 2015, 04:45:13 AM
Roger is nicer in person than on the forum. Also even more talkative.
He's not nicer, you can just tell that he's laughing and that makes him
seem nicer.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
I'm sorry to hear that. :(
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually
is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 18, 2015, 04:45:13 AM
Roger is nicer in person than on the forum. Also even more talkative.
He's not nicer, you can just tell that he's laughing and that makes him seem nicer.
I don't bust you out when you're doing bad things to people. :rogpipe:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 19, 2015, 01:22:09 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 18, 2015, 04:45:13 AM
Roger is nicer in person than on the forum. Also even more talkative.
He's not nicer, you can just tell that he's laughing and that makes him seem nicer.
I don't bust you out when you're doing bad things to people. :rogpipe:
I only know this because I suffer from the same effect. People always say "You're so much nicer in person!"
No I'm not. :lulz:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 01:28:22 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 19, 2015, 01:22:09 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 18, 2015, 04:45:13 AM
Roger is nicer in person than on the forum. Also even more talkative.
He's not nicer, you can just tell that he's laughing and that makes him seem nicer.
I don't bust you out when you're doing bad things to people. :rogpipe:
I only know this because I suffer from the same effect. People always say "You're so much nicer in person!"
No I'm not. :lulz:
It's like, everyone in the universe knows that typed posts on the Internet lack tone...
...but everyone
assumes that the tone being taken is contemptuous or mean. They just fill in the blank with nasty.
I will hereafter pledge that, if I can't determine the intended tone of a post, I will assume it is gregarious and charitable.
I am so tired of the word "lifehack".
Quote from: Nast on October 19, 2015, 04:12:11 AM
I am so tired of the word "lifehack".
Holy shit me and Alty were just talking about this last night! And we were like, hey maybe you shouldn't hack your life? At least aim for a little more finesse than hacking, right?
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 19, 2015, 02:00:46 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 01:28:22 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 19, 2015, 01:22:09 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 18, 2015, 04:45:13 AM
Roger is nicer in person than on the forum. Also even more talkative.
He's not nicer, you can just tell that he's laughing and that makes him seem nicer.
I don't bust you out when you're doing bad things to people. :rogpipe:
I only know this because I suffer from the same effect. People always say "You're so much nicer in person!"
No I'm not. :lulz:
It's like, everyone in the universe knows that typed posts on the Internet lack tone...
...but everyone assumes that the tone being taken is contemptuous or mean. They just fill in the blank with nasty.
I will hereafter pledge that, if I can't determine the intended tone of a post, I will assume it is gregarious and charitable.
This must be why people get angriest when I'm being completely reasonable.
#lifehack 101 Eat out of garbage cans to save money on food
#lifehack 102 Plastic bags and rubber bands can make a cool alternative to shoes, and can keep your feet dry in the winter
#lifehack 103 Have less friends to maximise your free time and reduce emotional baggage
#lifehack 104 How to turn your shopping trolley into a portable shelter but turning it upside down and a few cardboard boxes
#lifehack 105 Succumb to madness for a cheap alternative to netflix
succumb to madness and chill
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/fde414ce38b78d3da29408b037b32125/tumblr_nu9d20I9Sk1u9sm1ro1_1280.png)
Stop listening to whatever you have on, and listen to this Ukranian band, Dakhabrakha. They call their music "Ethno-chaos".
It's really, really good.
https://dakhabrakha.bandcamp.com/
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
I just moved across the country because of love. Long distance is frustrating, but that doesn't mean it is not worth exploring.
Quote from: Pergamos on October 19, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
I just moved across the country because of love. Long distance is frustrating, but that doesn't mean it is not worth exploring.
And I am super happy that you and Roger get to be together! :)
:lulz:
Quote from: LMNO on October 19, 2015, 08:30:25 PM
Stop listening to whatever you have on, and listen to this Ukranian band, Dakhabrakha. They call their music "Ethno-chaos".
It's really, really good.
https://dakhabrakha.bandcamp.com/
that's pretty cool - thanks for sharing
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on October 19, 2015, 11:34:46 PM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 19, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
I just moved across the country because of love. Long distance is frustrating, but that doesn't mean it is not worth exploring.
And I am super happy that you and Roger get to be together! :)
:lulz::walken: :lulz:
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on October 19, 2015, 11:34:46 PM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 19, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
I just moved across the country because of love. Long distance is frustrating, but that doesn't mean it is not worth exploring.
And I am super happy that you and Roger get to be together! :)
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
I met with two inmates today before they were released to assist in interviewing them as part of a program that identifies them as habitual domestic abusers.
You cannot wash your hands fast or hard enough when you've shaken it with a man who remorselessly mentions having used his own to strangle his girlfriend.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on October 20, 2015, 04:27:22 PM
I met with two inmates today before they were released to assist in interviewing them as part of a program that identifies them as habitual domestic abusers.
You cannot wash your hands fast or hard enough when you've shaken it with a man who remorselessly mentions having used his own to strangle his girlfriend.
Wear gloves
Awwww yeah mother fuckers.
I'm back in my Camus inspired everything is absurd lets laugh my head off mood.
Lets hope this sticks around for awhile. I do my best work whilst laughing
Quote from: Meunster on October 20, 2015, 04:58:32 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on October 20, 2015, 04:27:22 PM
I met with two inmates today before they were released to assist in interviewing them as part of a program that identifies them as habitual domestic abusers.
You cannot wash your hands fast or hard enough when you've shaken it with a man who remorselessly mentions having used his own to strangle his girlfriend.
Wear gloves
piss off
Gilmore Girls is returning. I am weirdly happy about that.
I jizzed my pants when I saw the new star wars trailer
Quote from: thewake on October 20, 2015, 10:36:33 PM
I jizzed my pants when I saw the new star wars trailer
They're just gonna fuck it up.
As a side note, I've been spreading rumors on FB that Disney has made Chewbacca a transgender wookie, which has been having the desired effect on the brogressives.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 20, 2015, 10:58:25 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 20, 2015, 10:36:33 PM
I jizzed my pants when I saw the new star wars trailer
They're just gonna fuck it up.
As a side note, I've been spreading rumors on FB that Disney has made Chewbacca a transgender wookie, which has been having the desired effect on the brogressives.
That's so beautiful.
As a side note, I've been spreading rumors on FB that Disney has made Chewbacca a transgender wookie, which has been having the desired effect on the brogressives.
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Wut? :lulz:
I was going to be all productive and shit but it's just one of those zero-energy days. :argh!:
Quote from: Sung Low on October 21, 2015, 12:51:44 AM
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As a side note, I've been spreading rumors on FB that Disney has made Chewbacca a transgender wookie, which has been having the desired effect on the brogressives.
Wut? :lulz:
As far as I know, there is no visible difference between male and female wookies, so people can have fun refuting this.
I always thought he was Ewok-kin, myself.
Quote from: Pergamos on October 19, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
I just moved across the country because of love. Long distance is frustrating, but that doesn't mean it is not worth exploring.
hmm, i see your point. But maybe i should wait a bit until i'm more...established? Like, when i have a more to...offer, i guess? Like, it seems that i would be in a poor position to suggest a move or something like that without the wherewithal to back it up. So yea, just keep hanging out with her when i can, work on myself for now, and dont lose hope seems to be the plan for now. than ks for the advice you guys. :D
While running my troll, I came across this.
http://www.wookieecenter.org/marriage.html
I don't want to live.
http://www.scq.ubc.ca/wookiee-foreplay-transgenerational-epigenetic-regulation-of-force-sensitivity-by-elaborate-duet-song/
kill me somebody kill me
Quote...The male will capture it using only his bare hands and kill it without using a weapon. He then presents it to his intended bride. If she accepts the proposal, she will bite into the creature's soft belly.
Well that went in an unexpected direction.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 21, 2015, 05:13:40 AM
http://www.scq.ubc.ca/wookiee-foreplay-transgenerational-epigenetic-regulation-of-force-sensitivity-by-elaborate-duet-song/
kill me somebody kill me
:lulz:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 21, 2015, 05:13:40 AM
http://www.scq.ubc.ca/wookiee-foreplay-transgenerational-epigenetic-regulation-of-force-sensitivity-by-elaborate-duet-song/
kill me somebody kill me
WHY DO YOU KEEP CLICKING LINKS?!
The Internet is bad for you!
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 21, 2015, 05:30:31 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 21, 2015, 05:13:40 AM
http://www.scq.ubc.ca/wookiee-foreplay-transgenerational-epigenetic-regulation-of-force-sensitivity-by-elaborate-duet-song/
kill me somebody kill me
WHY DO YOU KEEP CLICKING LINKS?!
The Internet is bad for you!
I am helpless in the face of shiny links.
Nothing can ever be okay again.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 21, 2015, 05:49:37 AM
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on October 21, 2015, 05:30:31 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 21, 2015, 05:13:40 AM
http://www.scq.ubc.ca/wookiee-foreplay-transgenerational-epigenetic-regulation-of-force-sensitivity-by-elaborate-duet-song/
kill me somebody kill me
WHY DO YOU KEEP CLICKING LINKS?!
The Internet is bad for you!
I am helpless in the face of shiny links.
Nothing can ever be okay again.
here have a t-shirt
http://www.zazzle.com/everything_is_ruined_forever_shirts-235054365970744839 (http://www.zazzle.com/everything_is_ruined_forever_shirts-235054365970744839)
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 21, 2015, 05:03:42 AM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 19, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
I just moved across the country because of love. Long distance is frustrating, but that doesn't mean it is not worth exploring.
hmm, i see your point. But maybe i should wait a bit until i'm more...established? Like, when i have a more to...offer, i guess? Like, it seems that i would be in a poor position to suggest a move or something like that without the wherewithal to back it up. So yea, just keep hanging out with her when i can, work on myself for now, and dont lose hope seems to be the plan for now. than ks for the advice you guys. :D
As long as you're OK with the fact that the waiting road leads directly to her finding someone else.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 21, 2015, 05:13:40 AM
http://www.scq.ubc.ca/wookiee-foreplay-transgenerational-epigenetic-regulation-of-force-sensitivity-by-elaborate-duet-song/
kill me somebody kill me
This morning, I go off to college armed with knowledge I wish I didn't have.
Reminder to self: claim 2/4 hours overtime for this and tomorrow's shift, because apparently organizing a rota is rilly rilly hard u guiyz.
Yup, I'm working alone for the next two nights. Again. Well, I suppose I have to get used to it, since my co-worker is, almost certainly, going to leave in the next couple of months.
Though if I'm working alone, I think I should get the pay of the person who isn't here. It's only fair.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 21, 2015, 03:09:51 PM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 21, 2015, 05:03:42 AM
Quote from: Pergamos on October 19, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 19, 2015, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Nast on October 18, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 18, 2015, 04:55:20 AM
well, i seem to be having a small emotional spiral and none of the people i usually talk to when this happens are picking up their phones. This will be an interesting night.
:sad:
Feel free to vent here if you think it will help.
Basically dealing with the realization that i have head-over-heels feelings for one of my friends, yet i can't really say anything about it to her because i feel it'll only make things awkward, since she lives so far away that a relationship would be nearly impossible.
I don't know whether this would be a good time to mention that until four months ago Alty lived in Alaska, which actually is impossible.
Of course, I didn't fall for him until he moved here, but still. Things change. What if she has feelings for you too? What if one or the other of you is open to a move? Basically all I'm saying is that if it's a solid friendship, it will rebound from the awkwardness, and if there's a possibility of it working out, why not take the chance?
At least mention that you have a crush on her, that's something that can easily be glossed over if it's not reciprocal.
I just moved across the country because of love. Long distance is frustrating, but that doesn't mean it is not worth exploring.
hmm, i see your point. But maybe i should wait a bit until i'm more...established? Like, when i have a more to...offer, i guess? Like, it seems that i would be in a poor position to suggest a move or something like that without the wherewithal to back it up. So yea, just keep hanging out with her when i can, work on myself for now, and dont lose hope seems to be the plan for now. than ks for the advice you guys. :D
As long as you're OK with the fact that the waiting road leads directly to her finding someone else.
after considering this most of the day, two plans of action emerge
Plan A involves juggling my current job and internship and waiting until the internship lands me a job in my field(90% of the interns who does this leave with employment)to woo her from a position of relative stability. drawbacks include the fact that working at an internship in Long Beach and a Home depot in Garden Grove will be both a drive and a hassle
Plan B involves selling my car to lease a Prius from Breeze. I can work for Postmates (think Uber, but i'd be a courier, not a taxi driver) this would give me a better car to start visiting her in Escondido, and would allow me to set my own hours and spend my off time doing funner things than working like writing and comedy, all while not interfering with said internship and the sexy new job it promises.
currently leaning towards plan B, honestly.
Cover art for Hell to Pay (Life During Wartime, book 2). Artist: Patience Gonzales.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12038798_993500870701569_7318643381161651533_o.jpg)
Undertale is making me cry.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 22, 2015, 05:41:42 AM
Cover art for Hell to Pay (Life During Wartime, book 2). Artist: Patience Gonzales.
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That's excellent.
Quote from: N E T on October 22, 2015, 05:49:12 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 22, 2015, 05:41:42 AM
Cover art for Hell to Pay (Life During Wartime, book 2). Artist: Patience Gonzales.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12038798_993500870701569_7318643381161651533_o.jpg)
That's excellent.
LMNO in space marine armor, feeling sexy. :lulz:
(Some of you may recall he was the inspiration for one of the bad guys.)
Morals are just guidelines to better sex.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 22, 2015, 06:01:04 AM
Quote from: N E T on October 22, 2015, 05:49:12 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 22, 2015, 05:41:42 AM
Cover art for Hell to Pay (Life During Wartime, book 2). Artist: Patience Gonzales.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12038798_993500870701569_7318643381161651533_o.jpg)
That's excellent.
LMNO in space marine armor, feeling sexy. :lulz:
(Some of you may recall he was the inspiration for one of the bad guys.)
God it's perfect.
Is LMNO's smile really that...disconcerting and I've just been blocking it from my consciousness?
That's a nice cover!
Quote from: Don Coyote on October 22, 2015, 06:19:08 AM
Is LMNO's smile really that...disconcerting and I've just been blocking it from my consciousness?
Yes.
Quote from: Nast on October 22, 2015, 06:20:22 AM
That's a nice cover!
And yes.
Helloooo, new profile pic!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 22, 2015, 05:41:42 AM
Cover art for Hell to Pay (Life During Wartime, book 2). Artist: Patience Gonzales.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12038798_993500870701569_7318643381161651533_o.jpg)
"You're pretty good."
That's a great cover!
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 22, 2015, 05:17:58 AM
after considering this most of the day, two plans of action emerge
Plan A involves juggling my current job and internship and waiting until the internship lands me a job in my field(90% of the interns who does this leave with employment)to woo her from a position of relative stability. drawbacks include the fact that working at an internship in Long Beach and a Home depot in Garden Grove will be both a drive and a hassle
Plan B involves selling my car to lease a Prius from Breeze. I can work for Postmates (think Uber, but i'd be a courier, not a taxi driver) this would give me a better car to start visiting her in Escondido, and would allow me to set my own hours and spend my off time doing funner things than working like writing and comedy, all while not interfering with said internship and the sexy new job it promises.
currently leaning towards plan B, honestly.
OK, this might sound crazy but bear with me, how about before you make any changes in life plans in order to accommodate wooing her, you talk to her and find out whether the feeling is mutual?
8 am classes sure seemed like a good idea when I registered for them this summer.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 22, 2015, 05:41:42 AM
Cover art for Hell to Pay (Life During Wartime, book 2). Artist: Patience Gonzales.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12038798_993500870701569_7318643381161651533_o.jpg)
Damn, that's sexy.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 22, 2015, 02:49:47 PM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 22, 2015, 05:17:58 AM
after considering this most of the day, two plans of action emerge
Plan A involves juggling my current job and internship and waiting until the internship lands me a job in my field(90% of the interns who does this leave with employment)to woo her from a position of relative stability. drawbacks include the fact that working at an internship in Long Beach and a Home depot in Garden Grove will be both a drive and a hassle
Plan B involves selling my car to lease a Prius from Breeze. I can work for Postmates (think Uber, but i'd be a courier, not a taxi driver) this would give me a better car to start visiting her in Escondido, and would allow me to set my own hours and spend my off time doing funner things than working like writing and comedy, all while not interfering with said internship and the sexy new job it promises.
currently leaning towards plan B, honestly.
OK, this might sound crazy but bear with me, how about before you make any changes in life plans in order to accommodate wooing her, you talk to her and find out whether the feeling is mutual?
Huh, you mean like a rational person?
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 22, 2015, 03:11:40 PM
8 am classes sure seemed like a good idea when I registered for them this summer.
I had a machine shop class at 8 am. Big industrial sized lathes, milling machines, CNC machines, and a grinder with a magnetic "clamp", all stuff that could cause serious harm, death, or expensive damage by just forgetting to flip the right switch, turning a knob the wrong way, or pulling the handle
before pushing the lever. It was a nightmare.
On the grinder, if someone forgot to turn on the magnetic "clamp" before engaging the grinding wheel, it would send that 2 pound cube of steel across the room at about 100 mph, and there I was, barely remembering to not fall over.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 22, 2015, 04:15:37 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 22, 2015, 02:49:47 PM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 22, 2015, 05:17:58 AM
after considering this most of the day, two plans of action emerge
Plan A involves juggling my current job and internship and waiting until the internship lands me a job in my field(90% of the interns who does this leave with employment)to woo her from a position of relative stability. drawbacks include the fact that working at an internship in Long Beach and a Home depot in Garden Grove will be both a drive and a hassle
Plan B involves selling my car to lease a Prius from Breeze. I can work for Postmates (think Uber, but i'd be a courier, not a taxi driver) this would give me a better car to start visiting her in Escondido, and would allow me to set my own hours and spend my off time doing funner things than working like writing and comedy, all while not interfering with said internship and the sexy new job it promises.
currently leaning towards plan B, honestly.
OK, this might sound crazy but bear with me, how about before you make any changes in life plans in order to accommodate wooing her, you talk to her and find out whether the feeling is mutual?
Huh, you mean like a rational person?
Also don't use the word wooing again, ever. Even in an ironic sense.
You'll thank me for this.
Duly noted.
Edit: Also, why does the rearranging my life part of this plan seem way less scary than the open up, tell her how I feel and ask her if she feels similarly part?
Courting is also unacceptable.
IN OTHER NEWS, LDW II is up on smashwords, and should be on Nook, etc, by tonight.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/587099
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 22, 2015, 04:15:37 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 22, 2015, 02:49:47 PM
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 22, 2015, 05:17:58 AM
after considering this most of the day, two plans of action emerge
Plan A involves juggling my current job and internship and waiting until the internship lands me a job in my field(90% of the interns who does this leave with employment)to woo her from a position of relative stability. drawbacks include the fact that working at an internship in Long Beach and a Home depot in Garden Grove will be both a drive and a hassle
Plan B involves selling my car to lease a Prius from Breeze. I can work for Postmates (think Uber, but i'd be a courier, not a taxi driver) this would give me a better car to start visiting her in Escondido, and would allow me to set my own hours and spend my off time doing funner things than working like writing and comedy, all while not interfering with said internship and the sexy new job it promises.
currently leaning towards plan B, honestly.
OK, this might sound crazy but bear with me, how about before you make any changes in life plans in order to accommodate wooing her, you talk to her and find out whether the feeling is mutual?
Huh, you mean like a rational person?
Yeah, because while doing things with your life to make yourself a better potential partner in general is a good thing, selling your car and quitting your job to be closer to a woman who doesn't even know you're interested is definitely veering sharply into batshit creeper territory.
Don't go there. Don't even entertain it. Step one is ALWAYS talking to the other party. Skipping this step leads down the road to badness and men's rights activism.
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 22, 2015, 04:27:49 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 22, 2015, 03:11:40 PM
8 am classes sure seemed like a good idea when I registered for them this summer.
I had a machine shop class at 8 am. Big industrial sized lathes, milling machines, CNC machines, and a grinder with a magnetic "clamp", all stuff that could cause serious harm, death, or expensive damage by just forgetting to flip the right switch, turning a knob the wrong way, or pulling the handle before pushing the lever. It was a nightmare.
On the grinder, if someone forgot to turn on the magnetic "clamp" before engaging the grinding wheel, it would send that 2 pound cube of steel across the room at about 100 mph, and there I was, barely remembering to not fall over.
Thing is, I function pretty damn well early in the morning. I learn better and my mind is sharper and more alert.
I just do not want to fucking ride my bike four miles in traffic when it's cold and the sun hasn't come up yet and my boyfriend is snug in bed under a big fluffy comforter and alllllll I want out of life at that moment is to stay in there with him.
Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on October 22, 2015, 06:19:10 PM
Duly noted.
Edit: Also, why does the rearranging my life part of this plan seem way less scary than the open up, tell her how I feel and ask her if she feels similarly part?
Because it's easy to make plans and not so easy to be vulnerable and have a conversation in which you could end up being rejected.
Just start at step one, which is the part where you tell her you're interested. Don't start making plans until/unless you can make them WITH HER. Don't tell her you love her, don't start anywhere but interest. That's where you are in real life, don't let fantasy life carry you any further than that.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 22, 2015, 07:34:13 PM
Quote from: Emo Howard on October 22, 2015, 04:27:49 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 22, 2015, 03:11:40 PM
8 am classes sure seemed like a good idea when I registered for them this summer.
I had a machine shop class at 8 am. Big industrial sized lathes, milling machines, CNC machines, and a grinder with a magnetic "clamp", all stuff that could cause serious harm, death, or expensive damage by just forgetting to flip the right switch, turning a knob the wrong way, or pulling the handle before pushing the lever. It was a nightmare.
On the grinder, if someone forgot to turn on the magnetic "clamp" before engaging the grinding wheel, it would send that 2 pound cube of steel across the room at about 100 mph, and there I was, barely remembering to not fall over.
Thing is, I function pretty damn well early in the morning. I learn better and my mind is sharper and more alert.
I just do not want to fucking ride my bike four miles in traffic when it's cold and the sun hasn't come up yet and my boyfriend is snug in bed under a big fluffy comforter and alllllll I want out of life at that moment is to stay in there with him.
I remember having class at 7:00. It was awful because I had to wake up at 5:30 so that I had time to walk to the bus station, ride the bus, and then change into my uniform at school. And it was in the middle of winter, so it was dark and cold as well.
And there was also butchery class at 8:00, which was less awful but still a drag. Cutting up half-frozen duck carcasses first thing in the morning isn't as fun as it sounds.
Amateurs. I get to work at 7:30. I wake up at 5:00. I stay up to 11:00, minimum. Playing rock and roll.
NO EXCUSES!
LMNO
-still acting like a dick, it seems.
5:00 am is not a real time of day. It is a PUNISHMENT.
At 5am, I've already been at work for 10 hours.
8)
so is this the thread I post in when I'm drunk?
Quote from: thewake on October 23, 2015, 12:01:01 AM
so is this the thread I post in when I'm drunk?
Eh, it's okay to post in while drunk. Funner to make your own thread.
Also you autistic underaged brat, bars aren't just for drinking.
Cube mate claims there is a video of Ambassador Stevens being raped and tortured, did I miss something or is he into weird snuff porn?
Quote from: Trivial Notgeil on October 23, 2015, 01:28:15 AM
Cube mate claims there is a video of Ambassador Stevens being raped and tortured, did I miss something or is he into weird snuff porn?
There were allegations that this occured, however they appear to have been spoofed by a Lebanese news site.
There are still questions about precisely how he died, but it appears most likely that he was rescued by local Libyans, only to later die from injuries sustained during the attack.
Anyone know where to buy a suit of armor
I want to hitch hick across Europe/america in one
Quote from: Meunster on October 23, 2015, 02:14:56 AM
Anyone know where to buy a suit of armor
I want to hitch hick across Europe/america in one
There's a little site you may have heard of, it's called
eBay.
Quote from: Meunster on October 23, 2015, 02:14:56 AM
Anyone know where to buy a suit of armor
I want to hitch hick across Europe/america in one
Think Geek has some items.
Quote from: Nast on October 22, 2015, 08:41:35 PMCutting up half-frozen duck carcasses first thing in the morning isn't as fun as it sounds.
How is that possible?
Quote from: LMNO on October 22, 2015, 08:49:39 PM
Amateurs. I get to work at 7:30. I wake up at 5:00. I stay up to 11:00, minimum. Playing rock and roll.
NO EXCUSES!
LMNO
-still acting like a dick, it seems.
Elderlies need less sleep.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 23, 2015, 07:03:09 AM
Quote from: Nast on October 22, 2015, 08:41:35 PMCutting up half-frozen duck carcasses first thing in the morning isn't as fun as it sounds.
How is that possible?
The cold, numb fingers. The icy duck breasts. The slicey knives.
I just realized that some people of some specific subcultures might be into that.
Germans.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 23, 2015, 07:03:49 AM
Quote from: LMNO on October 22, 2015, 08:49:39 PM
Amateurs. I get to work at 7:30. I wake up at 5:00. I stay up to 11:00, minimum. Playing rock and roll.
NO EXCUSES!
LMNO
-still acting like a dick, it seems.
Elderlies need less sleep.
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/37586149.jpg)
Quote from: Meunster on October 23, 2015, 01:04:44 AM
Quote from: thewake on October 23, 2015, 12:01:01 AM
so is this the thread I post in when I'm drunk?
Eh, it's okay to post in while drunk. Funner to make your own thread.
Also you autistic underaged brat, bars aren't just for drinking.
I'm 22
Quote from: Nast on October 23, 2015, 08:14:47 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 23, 2015, 07:03:09 AM
Quote from: Nast on October 22, 2015, 08:41:35 PMCutting up half-frozen duck carcasses first thing in the morning isn't as fun as it sounds.
How is that possible?
The cold, numb fingers. The icy duck breasts. The slicey knives.
:fap:
I have returned from the land of broken computers! Bwaha!
Quote from: LMNO on October 23, 2015, 12:54:58 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 23, 2015, 07:03:49 AM
Quote from: LMNO on October 22, 2015, 08:49:39 PM
Amateurs. I get to work at 7:30. I wake up at 5:00. I stay up to 11:00, minimum. Playing rock and roll.
NO EXCUSES!
LMNO
-still acting like a dick, it seems.
Elderlies need less sleep.
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/37586149.jpg)
:lulz:
So, some belated thoughts on ESO:
Pros: easy enough to do solo at early levels, plenty of content, pretty, not actually that different in terms of overall gameplay than, say, Dragon Age: Inquisition. Spiders not horrific abominations from Skyrim that must die in a fire.
Cons: really variable framerate (depending on area, I was getting between 15-100 FPS. Averaging between 50-80, but still...). Perhaps too much content (lots of meaningless "steal the thing" sidequests). Instructions unclear, for everything from levelling your character to how crafting works), though at least descriptions for abilities are clear and concise. Some characters appear to have really useless talents, based on what I've done so far, that Argonian swimming speed passive is utterly worthless for example.
Not tried PvP yet, but I expect that to be a complete shitshow of vampiric Bosmer nightblades invisibly ganking everyone unfortunate enough to not have a fully min-maxed character with Veteran Ranks and Ultimate abilities coming out of their eyeballs. Should be fun.
Why isn't stealth archery a class?
They nerfed it. You can play as a nightblade with a bow, but understandably, people found PvP to be quite annoying when people attacked them for massive damage from 500 yards away. It still has its uses - the very first talent, poison shot, is really good at taking down werewolves for instance - but as a main source of damage, it is pretty meh.
The best option for DPS is definitely an Imperial or Bosmer, vampire, nightblade with dual daggers. Or a Dunmer Dragonknight. The speed and stamina regen passives of the former and the fire damage passives of the latter just blow everything else out of the water.
Does anyone know about nvidia (fancy that:) graphics cards? The last time I was in the market for one of these things I was looking at a Cirrus Logic board, and things seem to have changed somewhat since then. I think that what I'm after here is RAM, like around 8gigs on the GPU. Are we there yet, or is the price going to be unreasonable?
Quote from: LuciferX on October 25, 2015, 07:21:10 PM
Does anyone know about nvidia (fancy that:) graphics cards? The last time I was in the market for one of these things I was looking at a Cirrus Logic board, and things seem to have changed somewhat since then. I think that what I'm after here is RAM, like around 8gigs on the GPU. Are we there yet, or is the price going to be unreasonable?
An 8 gig graphics card? It probably exists...somewhere. Either that or you'd have to hook up two GTX 980's together, SLI style, which wouldn't exactly be cheap.
If you're looking for a good graphics card, which probably won't need updating for a few years but is also reasonably priced, I'd suggest the GTX 780ti. It's got more than enough grunt for existing games, though you probably wont be running Assassin's Creed: Unity on ultra settings or anything.
looking through old threads on these here forums
I fucking love all of you
Quote from: thewake on October 25, 2015, 11:06:55 PM
looking through old threads on these here forums
I fucking love all of you
Awwwww :)
We love us, too!
Quote from: thewake on October 25, 2015, 11:06:55 PM
looking through old threads on these here forums
I fucking love all of you
I was gonna look through your forum, but your registration is busted. No confirmation email sent.
Oh well.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 26, 2015, 01:44:20 AM
Quote from: thewake on October 25, 2015, 11:06:55 PM
looking through old threads on these here forums
I fucking love all of you
I was gonna look through your forum, but your registration is busted. No confirmation email sent.
Oh well.
Oh, we'd love to have you. Actually not my forum, I'm just proselytizing.
I'll have tell the guys who do the computery shit the registration fucked up.
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 01:48:51 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 26, 2015, 01:44:20 AM
Quote from: thewake on October 25, 2015, 11:06:55 PM
looking through old threads on these here forums
I fucking love all of you
I was gonna look through your forum, but your registration is busted. No confirmation email sent.
Oh well.
Oh, we'd love to have you. Actually not my forum, I'm just proselytizing.
I'll have tell the guys who do the computery shit the registration fucked up.
Meh, if the registration system is buggered, it's likely everything else is, too.
He said:
Quote<absent> I just tested it
<absent> the're probably not putting in the correct answer to the question
<absent> tell them to review the order of operations and make sure it doesn't say they're getting the wrong answer
<absent> and tell them to check their spam box
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 01:58:24 AM
He said:
Quote<absent> I just tested it
<absent> the're probably not putting in the correct answer to the question
<absent> tell them to review the order of operations and make sure it doesn't say they're getting the wrong answer
<absent> and tell them to check their spam box
Did both. It is possible that I typo'd the email addy. But not likely. Because he would have gotten a bounced email.
Also, I got a successful registration, and was informed that an email was sent. Never received.
And now I can't access my account to check if the email addy was correct, because I don't get a password until the email is sent, so rather than just being held from the forum, I am not allowed to see my account at all.
This is fucked. :lulz: Why the fuck is registration set up that way?
Apparently it's a problem with google rejecting the emails.
Thanks for pointing out this problem XD
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:10:01 AM
Apparently it's a problem with google rejecting the emails.
Thanks for pointing out this problem XD
Again, it would be nice to be able to see my account so that I could ensure I didn't make a typo in the email address.
Yup, same thing. Your registration is fucked.
Found this completely by accident while trying to find a list of the books in Elvis Presleys personal library.
http://www.elvislightedcandle.org/signsymbwonders/mystical.html
Found this by accident. TERF time!
https://www.facebook.com/topic/Germaine-Greer/104129882957231?source=whfrt&position=2&trqid=6209974994627598417
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
Quote from: Cain on October 25, 2015, 09:04:17 PM
Quote from: LuciferX on October 25, 2015, 07:21:10 PM
Does anyone know about nvidia (fancy that:) graphics cards? The last time I was in the market for one of these things I was looking at a Cirrus Logic board, and things seem to have changed somewhat since then. I think that what I'm after here is RAM, like around 8gigs on the GPU. Are we there yet, or is the price going to be unreasonable?
An 8 gig graphics card? It probably exists...somewhere. Either that or you'd have to hook up two GTX 980's together, SLI style, which wouldn't exactly be cheap.
If you're looking for a good graphics card, which probably won't need updating for a few years but is also reasonably priced, I'd suggest the GTX 780ti. It's got more than enough grunt for existing games, though you probably wont be running Assassin's Creed: Unity on ultra settings or anything.
Thank you. I'm running a GTX 660 on this set I'm borrowing ATM and its 500 MB won't cut the muster. It's PCIe so I may be able upgrade on board, though I have a feeling it may have to stay within 600 series (I may also be wrong). The other option I was thinking was going outboard, maybe with 2 PCI external slots. Costs then probably becoming untenable.
There is one point that may be to my advantage, that this is not for high performance gaming: I don't need 4k * 32bit * 120 fps. It's for what they call "scientific computation" and it's many times more faster on a GPU than CPU. The only thing is that I have to load lots of data ~= 6GB while still having room to load some more functions (a 250 MB model will crash my 500 mb GPU)
The feeling I get is that this is going to have to be once more a purchase indefinitively deferred. It was fun to be had again (feelings on the subject actually still unclear).
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 26, 2015, 07:18:07 AM
Found this completely by accident while trying to find a list of the books in Elvis Presleys personal library.
http://www.elvislightedcandle.org/signsymbwonders/mystical.html
IIRC, he also had a personal personal-library, and I have a feeling that's what you may be after. If so, what you are looking for is the cache of books that he lugged around in a trunk everywhere he went, containing his arsenal of mystic volumes of which he was well, quite fond.
Quote from: LuciferX on October 26, 2015, 07:30:53 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 25, 2015, 09:04:17 PM
Quote from: LuciferX on October 25, 2015, 07:21:10 PM
Does anyone know about nvidia (fancy that:) graphics cards? The last time I was in the market for one of these things I was looking at a Cirrus Logic board, and things seem to have changed somewhat since then. I think that what I'm after here is RAM, like around 8gigs on the GPU. Are we there yet, or is the price going to be unreasonable?
An 8 gig graphics card? It probably exists...somewhere. Either that or you'd have to hook up two GTX 980's together, SLI style, which wouldn't exactly be cheap.
If you're looking for a good graphics card, which probably won't need updating for a few years but is also reasonably priced, I'd suggest the GTX 780ti. It's got more than enough grunt for existing games, though you probably wont be running Assassin's Creed: Unity on ultra settings or anything.
Thank you. I'm running a GTX 660 on this set I'm borrowing ATM and its 500 MB won't cut the muster. It's PCIe so I may be able upgrade on board, though I have a feeling it may have to stay within 600 series (I may also be wrong). The other option I was thinking was going outboard, maybe with 2 PCI external slots. Costs then probably becoming untenable.
There is one point that may be to my advantage, that this is not for high performance gaming: I don't need 4k * 32bit * 120 fps. It's for what they call "scientific computation" and it's many times more faster on a GPU than CPU. The only thing is that I have to load lots of data ~= 6GB while still having room to load some more functions (a 250 MB model will crash my 500 mb GPU)
The feeling I get is that this is going to have to be once more a purchase indefinitively deferred. It was fun to be had again (feelings on the subject actually still unclear).
I had a GTX 660 and upgraded to the 980. The only real limiting factor would be the power supply unit, if it is 500W, like most PSUs designed for graphics cards over the last few years, then it won't be able to handle a 980. A 970 or 780, however, should be fine (would need to double check for the 780ti, but I think that would also be good).
A local hardware store might be able to set up a dual 780ti SLI for a reasonable-ish price and that would give you an 8 gig GPU. It wouldn't be super cheap, and you'd probably need other purchases to make it work, but they could definitely do it for you and, if you timed your purchases right and have no pressing need for it, may be able to get most of the goods when they are on sale.
Quote from: LuciferX on October 26, 2015, 07:48:52 PM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 26, 2015, 07:18:07 AM
Found this completely by accident while trying to find a list of the books in Elvis Presleys personal library.
http://www.elvislightedcandle.org/signsymbwonders/mystical.html
IIRC, he also had a personal personal-library, and I have a feeling that's what you may be after. If so, what you are looking for is the cache of books that he lugged around in a trunk everywhere he went, containing his arsenal of mystic volumes of which he was well, quite fond.
What sparked it was reading an article on Manly P Hall that mentioned Elvis was a fan. So I knew Elvis was into spiritual/new age kind of stuff, I just didnt expect the rabbit hole to be this deep.
QuoteLarry witnessed Elvis' healing power in action:
"We were on a bus when he saw a man fall into the gutter with a heart attack. Elvis stopped the bus and I watched as he put his hand on the man's chest. The man said, 'It's you, it's you,' and just got up."
QuoteFrom the phone transcripts:
Wanda: You are really into all of that - spiritualism type of things, huh?
Elvis: What-no! Not spiritualism - spiritual development, soul growth and learning to develop the powers we all have lying innate. I'm not a conjure of spirits. I don't have to, but I am not of this world, either. I know that, I know who I am. I am a man, a human being now, but what is 'me' is not from here. I am from out there. Did you ever hear of Rigel? (a star in the constellation of Orion.)
Wanda: No, is it a country or a person?
Elvis: A place, my home is near there - my other home - where I am from, and I have the Blue Star for my sun. I have eight moons and a mansion beneath the outer shell of my planet. You think I'm making this up, but its true - you'll know that one day. You'll remember what I told you - before you die - you'll see some of it happen, and you'll be involved because you and I are tied together and you don't know it but I do. I can't tell you how - I don't remember it, but I feel it in my heart, in my inner self, and so do you. Why else are we talking about this? Why are you here? Why am I? I care about you because you are a part of my past as I am yours, and together it makes that tie in this life. Because of you and me things will happen - people will do things and have opinions and change minds and perhaps be more content, happier because of you and me knowing each other...that is life.
(http://www.elvislightedcandle.org/images/gallery_herotime.jpg)
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
If you all try to sign up again it
should work.
Apparently Google is shitty to other mail servers.
It's a girl. :horrormirth:
Is there some insurance you can take out on yourself if you happen to slap some shit due to disrespect?
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 27, 2015, 03:03:50 AM
It's a girl. :horrormirth:
HAW HAW! WELCOME TO HELL!
(and congratulations)
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 27, 2015, 03:03:50 AM
It's a girl. :horrormirth:
It'll really be OK, girls are people too.
Quote from: thewake on October 27, 2015, 01:08:07 AM
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
If you all try to sign up again it should work.
Apparently Google is shitty to other mail servers.
Still fucked.
I'm in!
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 27, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
I'm in!
I only have two email addies. One is gmail, the other is my real life one, and fuck if I'm using THAT for forums.
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
What forum?
I went to /s4s/ today, it is the acid trip of shit posting.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 27, 2015, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 27, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
I'm in!
I only have two email addies. One is gmail, the other is my real life one, and fuck if I'm using THAT for forums.
I used a gmail.
Ugh, mono sucks. Specially when you have to be in the hospital for it.
My life is now anime, medicine, and sleep.
I feel like a neet.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 27, 2015, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on October 27, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
I'm in!
I only have two email addies. One is gmail, the other is my real life one, and fuck if I'm using THAT for forums.
should be in spam folder now
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 27, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
forum is the one that's "my" website in my profile
What forum?
one in my profile
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 27, 2015, 01:59:53 PM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 27, 2015, 03:03:50 AM
It's a girl. :horrormirth:
It'll really be OK, girls are people too.
I'm secretly convinced that not only are they people, they might even be inherently
better at it.
But now I no longer have the privilege of just being sure of that in the abstract. Now I gotta make it real and tangible for the benefit of another human. Believe me, that's the scary part. Not the part where OMG EVENTUALLY SHE WILL HAVE SEXUAL AGENCY AND BOYS WILL WANT TO SHOW HER THEIR PEEPEES. That's just life. And guys who play up the "Daddy's virginal little princess" crap are their own peculiar and unsavory brand of creepy IMO.
Really I just can't wait to get her interested in playing drums. I figure by the time she's 6 she oughtta be able to keep a 4-beat and throw in a fill or two and that's good enough for my low-slung punk rock ass.
what if she can't keep any beat? :P
Quote from: thewake on October 28, 2015, 04:57:00 AM
what if she can't keep any beat? :P
Stop for two seconds and think about what the fuck you say.
Or don't. Your fate means very little to me.
Quote from: thewake on October 28, 2015, 04:57:00 AM
what if she can't keep any beat? :P
Test for muscle defects.
Actually that's kinda morbid man, you baiting me into edgy jokes?
The trick to shit posting is location location location.
Also the trick to actual shitting.
xXRon Paul 42016x : yea, I think that was about the gist of it. Then there also might be some kind of detractor: another impersonator set up a fake website that tries to jack the exo-political narrative to fit a more traditionally Christian framework.
Cain: I like the idea of timing it right to get it on sale - need to research more. I just get this (entirely uninformed) feeling that there may be a CUDA gpu that is cheaper b/c it does not meet bleeding edge gaming demands. I need to research the specifications so I don't get suckered into buying above my needs (and that may be hard what with the 8gb 'requirement'). And, I need to obtain better results (less loss) on the CPU before it makes sense, though it remains strangely enticing.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 28, 2015, 04:20:18 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 27, 2015, 01:59:53 PM
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on October 27, 2015, 03:03:50 AM
It's a girl. :horrormirth:
It'll really be OK, girls are people too.
I'm secretly convinced that not only are they people, they might even be inherently better at it.
But now I no longer have the privilege of just being sure of that in the abstract. Now I gotta make it real and tangible for the benefit of another human. Believe me, that's the scary part. Not the part where OMG EVENTUALLY SHE WILL HAVE SEXUAL AGENCY AND BOYS WILL WANT TO SHOW HER THEIR PEEPEES. That's just life. And guys who play up the "Daddy's virginal little princess" crap are their own peculiar and unsavory brand of creepy IMO.
Yeah, raising a girl in a deeply misogynistic society that's in denial about its misogyny is a bit intimidating. But as long as she knows you're on her side, she'll be armed for it.
Quote from: Meunster on October 28, 2015, 05:29:22 AM
Quote from: thewake on October 28, 2015, 04:57:00 AM
what if she can't keep any beat? :P
Test for muscle defects.
Actually that's kinda morbid man, you baiting me into edgy jokes?
I don't have any muscle defects and I have about as much rhythm as an epileptic squirrel.
To be fair, I do have other defects.
Shit though I really did word that badly XD
Wake's forum doesn't allow avatars. It treats every file as being too large, no matter what size it is.
So far, this has been amazing. Wake is the only guy talking, for the most part, and nothing about the forum works properly.
Quote from: thewake on October 28, 2015, 04:03:47 AM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 27, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
forum is the one that's "my" website in my profile
What forum?
one in my profile
I can't see (edit: it in) your profile, but I assume we're looking at hxxps://forums.darknedgy.net/index.php?
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 08:33:11 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 28, 2015, 04:03:47 AM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 27, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
forum is the one that's "my" website in my profile
What forum?
one in my profile
I can't see your profile, but I assume we're looking at hxxps://forums.darknedgy.net/index.php?
Yep.
TheWake is now apparently pissed at me for acting half as dickish THERE as he does HERE.
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
I don't know what you're talking about. Wakes forum is super active. My intro thread has like 10 different people.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 28, 2015, 08:34:02 PM
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 08:33:11 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 28, 2015, 04:03:47 AM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 27, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
forum is the one that's "my" website in my profile
What forum?
one in my profile
I can't see your profile, but I assume we're looking at hxxps://forums.darknedgy.net/index.php?
Yep.
TheWake is now apparently pissed at me for acting half as dickish THERE as he does HERE.
I'm not mad at anyone haha.
This is fucking beautiful.
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
Thats like being the shit that gets left out of a hotdog.
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
Wow. That actually sounds enticing, but probably for the wrong reasons.
Although they're probably not half as shitty as the people in DamnPortlanders.
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 08:33:11 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 28, 2015, 04:03:47 AM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 27, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
Quote from: thewake on October 26, 2015, 03:26:47 PM
I'll tell you all when the registration is no longer fucked
forum is the one that's "my" website in my profile
What forum?
one in my profile
I can't see (edit: it in) your profile, but I assume we're looking at hxxps://forums.darknedgy.net/index.php?
Wow, I can't believe that's a real forum name. Like, I actually thought you were joking, but it actually exists.
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 01:50:53 AM
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
Thats like being the shit that gets left out of a hotdog.
:lulz:
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 01:50:53 AM
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
Thats like being the shit that gets left out of a hotdog.
You know, I just registered and started reading it, and that's probably the most accurate description possible.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 29, 2015, 02:56:35 AM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 01:50:53 AM
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
Thats like being the shit that gets left out of a hotdog.
You know, I just registered and started reading it, and that's probably the most accurate description possible.
It seems mostly dead.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 03:23:56 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 29, 2015, 02:56:35 AM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 01:50:53 AM
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
Thats like being the shit that gets left out of a hotdog.
You know, I just registered and started reading it, and that's probably the most accurate description possible.
It seems mostly dead.
Yeah. We should move in.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 29, 2015, 03:27:22 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 03:23:56 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 29, 2015, 02:56:35 AM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 01:50:53 AM
Quote from: Pæs on October 28, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
So is this a place for people who were too fucking dumb to function on totse or similar?
Thats like being the shit that gets left out of a hotdog.
You know, I just registered and started reading it, and that's probably the most accurate description possible.
It seems mostly dead.
Yeah. We should move in.
Already there.
Bored. Everyone's so busy trying to be edgy that nobody says anything.
You can go see the outcome of the mainstream day you assigned me.
I put as much effort into it as anything else.
It's under music & art, title: metalicka.
Warning though, you'll just hate me more. probably, actually who knows.
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 03:57:33 AM
Warning though, you'll just hate me more.
I suppose that is - in theory, at least - possible.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:00:39 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 03:57:33 AM
Warning though, you'll just hate me more.
I suppose that is - in theory, at least - possible.
About as possible as being time warped after karate chopping a pet dung beetle. But hey, let me know what you think. It made me chuckle.
Also screw you, this was a horrifying normie day assignment. How do you know me so perfectly?
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 04:07:51 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:00:39 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 03:57:33 AM
Warning though, you'll just hate me more.
I suppose that is - in theory, at least - possible.
About as possible as being time warped after karate chopping a pet dung beetle. But hey, let me know what you think. It made me chuckle.
Also screw you, this was a horrifying normie day assignment. How do you know me so perfectly?
"Holy Man™"
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:09:54 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 04:07:51 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:00:39 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 03:57:33 AM
Warning though, you'll just hate me more.
I suppose that is - in theory, at least - possible.
About as possible as being time warped after karate chopping a pet dung beetle. But hey, let me know what you think. It made me chuckle.
Also screw you, this was a horrifying normie day assignment. How do you know me so perfectly?
"Holy Man™"
Yeah, suppose so.
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 04:17:14 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:09:54 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 04:07:51 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:00:39 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 03:57:33 AM
Warning though, you'll just hate me more.
I suppose that is - in theory, at least - possible.
About as possible as being time warped after karate chopping a pet dung beetle. But hey, let me know what you think. It made me chuckle.
Also screw you, this was a horrifying normie day assignment. How do you know me so perfectly?
"Holy Man™"
Yeah, suppose so.
PK FUCK u u miscultured cunt! Thanks. He Holy as fuck! Sometimes he's EXTRA holy and that usually mans get fuking bent!! Think about that! Think about it with your little "neetboy" friends and try to figure it out! :fnord:
I am beat the fuck up. Hell week at the gym, 4 days into 7 straight days of workouts with no rest days.
I am, therefore, not my usual kind and smiling self.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:54:19 AM
I am beat the fuck up. Hell week at the gym, 4 days into 7 straight days of workouts with no rest days.
I am, therefore, not my usual kind and smiling self.
Who invented thos terrible hell week you speak of and what is its purpose?
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 29, 2015, 05:02:57 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:54:19 AM
I am beat the fuck up. Hell week at the gym, 4 days into 7 straight days of workouts with no rest days.
I am, therefore, not my usual kind and smiling self.
Who invented thos terrible hell week you speak of and what is its purpose?
Gary the Prick, my trainer. It's purpose is apparently related to him now being called "Gary the Prick" by everyone at the gym, for which he - for some reason - holds me responsible.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 05:11:52 AM
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 29, 2015, 05:02:57 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:54:19 AM
I am beat the fuck up. Hell week at the gym, 4 days into 7 straight days of workouts with no rest days.
I am, therefore, not my usual kind and smiling self.
Who invented thos terrible hell week you speak of and what is its purpose?
Gary the Prick, my trainer. It's purpose is apparently related to him now being called "Gary the Prick" by everyone at the gym, for which he - for some reason - holds me responsible.
It does have a certain naturally catchy ring to it. Clearly he's some sort of paranoid. If you decide to consent to the plausible paranoid trainer's arbitrary "hell week" any further take care. This guy sounds.. questionable, this Gary the Prick.
Quote from: The Wizard Joseph on October 29, 2015, 04:52:22 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 04:17:14 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:09:54 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 04:07:51 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 04:00:39 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 03:57:33 AM
Warning though, you'll just hate me more.
I suppose that is - in theory, at least - possible.
About as possible as being time warped after karate chopping a pet dung beetle. But hey, let me know what you think. It made me chuckle.
Also screw you, this was a horrifying normie day assignment. How do you know me so perfectly?
"Holy Man™"
Yeah, suppose so.
PK FUCK u u miscultured cunt! Thanks. He Holy as fuck! Sometimes he's EXTRA holy and that usually mans get fuking bent!! Think about that! Think about it with your little "neetboy" friends and try to figure it out! :fnord:
The fucks a neetboy? You talking about NEETs
Cause if you are. Well then, I do. At every chance. Right now NEETchan there's around 200 posts about discordianism.
Who do you think made those posts? Some random anons, i only made like 30 of them. Geez, 200 posts, I have shit to do.
Also I don't really want to think about Roger. I barely know him. All I know is I kinda respect him, and he hates me. Wish he would rant more, can never really tell what he's thinking. I can never tell if he's being sarcastic or straight up mean. W/e I love him anyways.
Ps. You probably think the love part is sarcasm. It's not.
Pss. That ps isn't sarcasm either, and neither is this pss.
Psss. Not that kind of love though. That'd be weird.
It's dark, it's cold, and I am chronically 1-2 hours sleep deprived.
I HATE EVERYONE.
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 05:47:53 AM
Wish he would rant more, can never really tell what he's thinking.
I am not a performing monkey.
You may have noticed that I haven't ranted very much over the last year. There is in fact a reason for that. Many reasons for that. First, on friend told me that liberals without advanced degrees weren't worth being friends with, because they're irrational. Looking around at every filthy fucking Foodbabe fan in their identical Captain Haddock beards, I have to agree. I still hate the fucker who made the comment, because it was directed at me, and I do not agree with Foodbabe, but STILL. The argument is valid.
Another friend has told me that liberals are racist. Can't hate on her for that, she's also right. From Brogressives to the limosine liberals that expect people to dance for their scraps, what the fuck am I supposed to say in response? "No, it's all in your head."?
That's leaving aside the shit that went down here the last time there was a racist running around. I'm not pissed off about that anymore, but I'd be lying if I said I was over it. Or watching the company I worked for lose it's spine when a clear case of retaliation was launched against one of my employees because I had enforced the company's harassment laws with regard to race (I was leaving anyway, but damn).
So I can't be liberal. There's no liberal to BE. And conservatives are as bad, they do their shit right in the open, making it OKAY to 43% of the country to come right out and act racist or sexist or whatever the vicious hatred of the week is.
And while I'm not a single-issue voter, there's simply some things that stink too much to stand next to on the subway. Or in the limosine. You know what I mean.
So I quit. I'm out of politics. Haven't watched a single debate, don't care. The country will have to survive without my vote and without my vitriol. PD will have to survive without my ranting, because politics are all I ever ranted about. President Trump can live without my commentary, and I can live without the inevitable, predictable, soul-killingly boring shit post you will immediately follow this with.
Anyway, that's why I don't rant anymore.
I understand your reasons, but I can't say it's not a bit of a shame. On the other hand, you haven't said you're giving up writing altogether, so I'm looking forward to more fantastic stories about... stuff.
Quote from: LMNO on October 29, 2015, 03:26:01 PM
I understand your reasons, but I can't say it's not a bit of a shame. On the other hand, you haven't said you're giving up writing altogether, so I'm looking forward to more fantastic stories about... stuff.
I'm writing straight to smashbooks these days. So they have to be done before they're released.
And the occasional slander here, when I can think of something.
Speaking of which, I found my direction in LDW#3.
And I kinda creeped myself out.
Gotta love Salon.com pushing for those progressive tolerant values.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSZ-S2DWwAAWsKO.png)
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 05:48:39 PM
Speaking of which, I found my direction in LDW#3.
And I kinda creeped myself out.
:banana:
Quote from: LMNO on October 29, 2015, 06:58:45 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 05:48:39 PM
Speaking of which, I found my direction in LDW#3.
And I kinda creeped myself out.
:banana:
Yeah, I've spent the last two years knowing what I wanted to do, but not how to get there. It's chugging along nicely, should finish up at 20,000 words, for a series total of 50,000.
Just did another 4000 words. Taking a break. I expect to finish this weekend and publish Wednesday, when the cover art is ready.
Monsoon STILL going. Everyone drowned. The end.
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 06:55:33 PM
Gotta love Salon.com pushing for those progressive tolerant values.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSZ-S2DWwAAWsKO.png
Also worth mentioning, that time Gawker referred to the sexual abuse of a 7yo child as "a sexual relationship" (https://popehat.com/2012/09/09/inclination-action-and-justice-gawkers-pedophilia-article-and-the-angry-reactions-to-it/).
Quote from: Cain on October 29, 2015, 11:59:18 PM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 06:55:33 PM
Gotta love Salon.com pushing for those progressive tolerant values.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSZ-S2DWwAAWsKO.png
Also worth mentioning, that time Gawker referred to the sexual abuse of a 7yo child as "a sexual relationship" (https://popehat.com/2012/09/09/inclination-action-and-justice-gawkers-pedophilia-article-and-the-angry-reactions-to-it/).
The independent too.
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/not-all-paedophiles-are-bad-people-we-need-to-have-a-sense-of-proportion-a6704201.html
QuoteIn my studies of the Paedophile Information Exchange in the 1980s, many members admitted sexual feelings for children which they had been able to contain or turn to social good. Some gravitated toward occupations such as schoolteacher or social worker, where they could enjoy the company of children without plotting abuse. This fitted with personality profiles indicating that they were gentle, rational and not disposed to harm anybody.
Not mentioned in this article is that the PIE group has ties to a famously gentle, rational and harmless man named Jimmy Savile (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/edward-heath-fixed-jimmy-savile-6220604). Who also gravitated towards jobs where he could enjoy the company of children.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 29, 2015, 03:06:28 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 29, 2015, 05:47:53 AM
Wish he would rant more, can never really tell what he's thinking.
I am not a performing monkey.
You may have noticed that I haven't ranted very much over the last year. There is in fact a reason for that. Many reasons for that. First, on friend told me that liberals without advanced degrees weren't worth being friends with, because they're irrational. Looking around at every filthy fucking Foodbabe fan in their identical Captain Haddock beards, I have to agree. I still hate the fucker who made the comment, because it was directed at me, and I do not agree with Foodbabe, but STILL. The argument is valid.
Another friend has told me that liberals are racist. Can't hate on her for that, she's also right. From Brogressives to the limosine liberals that expect people to dance for their scraps, what the fuck am I supposed to say in response? "No, it's all in your head."?
That's leaving aside the shit that went down here the last time there was a racist running around. I'm not pissed off about that anymore, but I'd be lying if I said I was over it. Or watching the company I worked for lose it's spine when a clear case of retaliation was launched against one of my employees because I had enforced the company's harassment laws with regard to race (I was leaving anyway, but damn).
So I can't be liberal. There's no liberal to BE. And conservatives are as bad, they do their shit right in the open, making it OKAY to 43% of the country to come right out and act racist or sexist or whatever the vicious hatred of the week is.
And while I'm not a single-issue voter, there's simply some things that stink too much to stand next to on the subway. Or in the limosine. You know what I mean.
So I quit. I'm out of politics. Haven't watched a single debate, don't care. The country will have to survive without my vote and without my vitriol. PD will have to survive without my ranting, because politics are all I ever ranted about. President Trump can live without my commentary, and I can live without the inevitable, predictable, soul-killingly boring shit post you will immediately follow this with.
Anyway, that's why I don't rant anymore.
Well, I think you really misperceive me, but I can't say that I don't agree with you.
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 30, 2015, 01:37:24 AM
Quote from: Cain on October 29, 2015, 11:59:18 PM
Quote from: xXRon_Paul_42016Xxx(weed) on October 29, 2015, 06:55:33 PM
Gotta love Salon.com pushing for those progressive tolerant values.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSZ-S2DWwAAWsKO.png
Also worth mentioning, that time Gawker referred to the sexual abuse of a 7yo child as "a sexual relationship" (https://popehat.com/2012/09/09/inclination-action-and-justice-gawkers-pedophilia-article-and-the-angry-reactions-to-it/).
The independent too.
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/not-all-paedophiles-are-bad-people-we-need-to-have-a-sense-of-proportion-a6704201.html
QuoteIn my studies of the Paedophile Information Exchange in the 1980s, many members admitted sexual feelings for children which they had been able to contain or turn to social good. Some gravitated toward occupations such as schoolteacher or social worker, where they could enjoy the company of children without plotting abuse. This fitted with personality profiles indicating that they were gentle, rational and not disposed to harm anybody.
Not mentioned in this article is that the PIE group has ties to a famously gentle, rational and harmless man named Jimmy Savile (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/edward-heath-fixed-jimmy-savile-6220604). Who also gravitated towards jobs where he could enjoy the company of children.
Urgh.
I mean, I get it, the distinction between those who abuse and those who struggle with the feelings but never act on them, and I do feel pretty sorry for the latter, when they are genuinely struggling against their paraphilia (which pedophilia is. It's not a sexual identity, something else these kind of articles tend to worryingly unclear on). But we shouldn't be celebrating people who admit those kind of feelings for children then seeking out positions of authority over children, much in the same way we wouldn't seek to praise an alcoholic for getting a job as a bartender.
There is an online movement/community of pedophiles who seek support in not acting on their urges.
edit: hxxp://www.virped.org/
This shit just becoming a mainstream debate?
Cmon guys, the slippery slope fallacy for gay rights was just a joke right?
People aren't actually encouraging pedos are they?
Quote from: Meunster on October 30, 2015, 06:31:13 PM
This shit just becoming a mainstream debate?
Cmon guys, the slippery slope fallacy for gay rights was just a joke right?
People aren't actually encouraging pedos are they?
Did you even read his post?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 30, 2015, 07:56:00 PM
Quote from: Meunster on October 30, 2015, 06:31:13 PM
This shit just becoming a mainstream debate?
Cmon guys, the slippery slope fallacy for gay rights was just a joke right?
People aren't actually encouraging pedos are they?
Did you even read his post?
more directed towards the posts above it.
So, my dad spent the last 24 hours in the hospital again. Another TMI. Nothing serious, but also nothing that can be done about it. He may have his driver's license yanked for medical reasons. In this state, that means you are no longer independent.
What this means to me, other than of course the horrifying notion that my father is very mortal (and believe you me, that's enough. I didn't sleep a wink last night.):
1. It looks like we're going to have to take care of my folks more or less full time (ie, under the same roof), starting very shortly. As in, within the next few weeks. This makes me crazy, because my mother is a control freak, and is a little too medicated to remember what insanely long & horrible family stories she has already told you that particular day. My mother is already an invalid. My dad is more or less one now. There's no other family within 2200 miles. Jenn is okay with this, because she and my mom are tight. I'm not, but what the fuck are you gonna do? Tell your own parents you can't be bothered?
2. Trying to figure out how to explain to my mother than I make a living bending peoples legs in funny directions, at least for the moment. This is kind of the sticky point. Lots of money, no way to explain WHY lots of money.
Sorry to hear that, Roger. Care of parents is always fucking hard.
Quote from: Pæs on October 30, 2015, 11:56:05 PM
Sorry to hear that, Roger. Care of parents is always fucking hard.
Well, neither one is senile, and there's as of yet no physical issues, but they can't even go to the store if my dad loses his license, and they're more or less both to the point where they can't lift & carry, etc.
Really, the only problem I have is that my mother is one of those control freaks that feels compelled to do weird shit on a regular basis just to establish dominance. Drives my kids nuts. Fortunately, both kids are adults and don't have to go along with this (Ian is in the marines anyway, and Keelin is at some point going in the army, as soon as her neck gets big enough
1.)
1 Weirder than it sounds. The army uses the bullshit BMI charts to establish "reasonable weights". Keelin is a powerlifter, and the muscles she has developed mean that her shoulders and hips are too large in proportion to her neck, meaning she is technically "fat", despite being a mass of muscles and very low body fat. The army is just as stupid as it was when I was in.
TheWake, that fucking board you are on is the most pathetic thing I've seen outside of tumblr.
I'm out. I don't seem to be able to scrag my account, because the software is - as stated before - shit.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 31, 2015, 12:22:25 AM
TheWake, that fucking board you are on is the most pathetic thing I've seen outside of tumblr.
I'm out. I don't seem to be able to scrag my account, because the software is - as stated before - shit.
That's ok you made them butthurt enough for me to laugh for a couple months. Well, Nigel did, but you helped.
;)
Quote from: thewake on October 31, 2015, 12:26:04 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 31, 2015, 12:22:25 AM
TheWake, that fucking board you are on is the most pathetic thing I've seen outside of tumblr.
I'm out. I don't seem to be able to scrag my account, because the software is - as stated before - shit.
That's ok you made them butthurt enough for me to laugh for a couple months. Well, Nigel did, but you helped.
;)
Oh, I'll be around for a while. At least until I'm bored by them or too busy to post. These kids don't know butthurt yet, and I am a button-pushing professional.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 31, 2015, 12:46:24 AM
Quote from: thewake on October 31, 2015, 12:26:04 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 31, 2015, 12:22:25 AM
TheWake, that fucking board you are on is the most pathetic thing I've seen outside of tumblr.
I'm out. I don't seem to be able to scrag my account, because the software is - as stated before - shit.
That's ok you made them butthurt enough for me to laugh for a couple months. Well, Nigel did, but you helped.
;)
Oh, I'll be around for a while. At least until I'm bored by them or too busy to post. These kids don't know butthurt yet, and I am a button-pushing professional.
I will lurk to enjoy the fun, but unless you want a straight man, I'm done. That place is a toilet.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 31, 2015, 12:47:47 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on October 31, 2015, 12:46:24 AM
Quote from: thewake on October 31, 2015, 12:26:04 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 31, 2015, 12:22:25 AM
TheWake, that fucking board you are on is the most pathetic thing I've seen outside of tumblr.
I'm out. I don't seem to be able to scrag my account, because the software is - as stated before - shit.
That's ok you made them butthurt enough for me to laugh for a couple months. Well, Nigel did, but you helped.
;)
Oh, I'll be around for a while. At least until I'm bored by them or too busy to post. These kids don't know butthurt yet, and I am a button-pushing professional.
I will lurk to enjoy the fun, but unless you want a straight man, I'm done. That place is a toilet.
Oh yes, it is clearly MADE for shitting in.
I should probably get around to regging there. Sorry, been busy organising my trip to Amsterdam. Just got to book my hotel and flight, and I should be good.
Fucking with that place isn't even sporting. Who could have known that maintaining a presence on "we dun need no skool" might be correlated with stunted maturity?
Ha, I have figured out. Well only part of the puzzle of time travel.
Language, double negatives, improper grammar, homophones, and how english is taking over the entire world despite being the most confusing of languages.
When someone changes the past the current reality hops rails and to another kind of reality all so that change can exist naturally, the old track is destroyed, and who ever may remember it, well they're counter part on the new track has the memories of the new track.
Now since the past is being changed so much, in so many little ways. (Big ways would tear all the tracks apart, but a lot of little ones work well).
Now here's where theory meets reality. The rise of the English language and the nature of it is because.
*dramatic breath
It is a tool by a shadow government to make switching the tracks easier so they can make latger jumps.
I bought 1.75 liters of jim beam I'm jesus christ
That doesn't sound like a grain alcohol to me.
Im disappointed
Ugh, why does tor take so long to download?
I just want to browse some random archives that haven't been prunned for content.
Quote from: Meunster on October 31, 2015, 03:15:42 AM
Ugh, why does tor take so long to download?
I just want to browse some random archives that haven't been prunned for content.
what kind of porn do you look at???
Lithuanian tractor porn or you're a sissy.
As of this exact moment, I am 47. I hate everything, and I want the world to die.
Quote from: thewake on October 31, 2015, 06:09:52 AM
Quote from: Meunster on October 31, 2015, 03:15:42 AM
Ugh, why does tor take so long to download?
I just want to browse some random archives that haven't been prunned for content.
what kind of porn do you look at???
Eh, my stable is r34 bdsm.
But sometimes I branch out and go to weird shit like eh, I'll tell you after I get enlisted. Lets just say the kind of porn /d/ won't allow you to post.
Oddly enough the only vanilla porn I watch is gay vanilla.
Sissyshit is great
Cuck turns me on, but I'm scared when half way through i stop identifying with the bull. Because my whole life is based off being on top, so can't watch too much of that.
But I don't use tor for porn, just to spider and look at random pages.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 31, 2015, 07:00:21 AM
As of this exact moment, I am 47. I hate everything, and I want the world to die.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU TERRIBLE BASTARD.
Quote from: Meunster on October 31, 2015, 01:44:27 AM
Ha, I have figured out. Well only part of the puzzle of time travel.
Language, double negatives, improper grammar, homophones, and how english is taking over the entire world despite being the most confusing of languages.
When someone changes the past the current reality hops rails and to another kind of reality all so that change can exist naturally, the old track is destroyed, and who ever may remember it, well they're counter part on the new track has the memories of the new track.
Now since the past is being changed so much, in so many little ways. (Big ways would tear all the tracks apart, but a lot of little ones work well).
Now here's where theory meets reality. The rise of the English language and the nature of it is because.
*dramatic breath
It is a tool by a shadow government to make switching the tracks easier so they can make latger jumps.
I suppose that's what happened to conjugated verb tenses. Kinda cool.
And happy birthday to you know who too!
Happy Birthday, Roger!
Happy birfday Roger!
The amazing thing about the complete deadness of the board tonight is that it is a pretty good indicator that we ALL have functional social lives.
Oh, what a long way we've come, PD!
I am waiting for the guests to arrive and for my boyfriend to come home from work.
If anyone asks, the Jalapeno kettle chips are definitely better than the Pepperoncini.
Just because we have social lifes doesn't mean they're functional.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on October 31, 2015, 07:00:21 AM
As of this exact moment, I am 47. I hate everything, and I want the world to die.
Happy Birthday you terrible old bastard!
Thanks, everyone.
I prefer to think of it as 94% of a half-century of inflicting myself on people.
Belated happy birthday.
I wasn't enjoying a nonexistant social life, but I was watching a movie marathon last night, so technically I wasn't around.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on November 01, 2015, 05:42:53 AM
Thanks, everyone.
I prefer to think of it as 94% of a half-century of inflicting myself on people.
HERES TO ANOTHER HALF CENTURY OF MAKING THOSE FUCKERS SUFFER YOU OLD BASTARD
:barstool: :noodledance: :milk: :cpd:[
Happy birthday, Roger! Congrats on yet another trip around the sun.
Thanks.
So, TheWake:
Your pals over at Dark & Edgy are so intimidated by a black woman posting that they keep changing her screen name? To things like "I am a nigger"?
Holy shit, they are crappy examples of human beings, and you are as well just for hanging out with them. I don't mean "EDGY BAD GUYS", I mean "horrible banal little pieces of trailer park glory". You are the people that voted for Sarah Palin. Losers.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on November 01, 2015, 06:37:21 PM
So, TheWake:
Your pals over at Dark & Edgy are so intimidated by a black woman posting that they keep changing her screen name? To things like "I am a nigger"?
Holy shit, they are crappy examples of human beings, and you are as well just for hanging out with them. I don't mean "EDGY BAD GUYS", I mean "horrible banal little pieces of trailer park glory". You are the people that voted for Sarah Palin. Losers.
They're pretty astonishingly mediocre. They kind of remind me of the people from that board that was the rejects from TOTSE2, what was that one called? And the littlest admin seems to be obsessed with me, he compulsively replies to everything I post and for some reason his vocabulary seems to consist almost entirely of "Freud" and "retarded". The funniest thing is that I think he thinks he's being clever. Also he seems to be some kind of junkie, which is sad but explains at least a fraction of why he's so dumb.
Oh yeah, it's my birthday. Huh.
HAPPY BIRFDAY, ASSORTED OLD PEOPLE!
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 03:39:02 AM
Just because we have social lifes doesn't mean they're functional.
If having a social life gives me a hangover the next morning this much, I'm about ready to quit.
Quote from: LMNO on November 01, 2015, 09:16:30 PM
Oh yeah, it's my birthday. Huh.
Happy birthday, LMNO!
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 03:39:02 AM
Just because we have social lifes doesn't mean they're functional.
If having a social life gives me a hangover the next morning this much, I'm about ready to quit.
You can keep the social life and just drink less, that's what I do.
You profile picture has too much mustard, Nigel.
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 10:02:28 PM
You profile picture has too much mustard, Nigel.
It had even more when Alty got done with it.
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 03:39:02 AM
Just because we have social lifes doesn't mean they're functional.
If having a social life gives me a hangover the next morning this much, I'm about ready to quit.
Just a hang over?
heh, and you call that a social life.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 01, 2015, 10:05:10 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 10:02:28 PM
You profile picture has too much mustard, Nigel.
It had even more when Alty got done with it.
I like mayonnaise on my hotdogs
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 10:11:29 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 03:39:02 AM
Just because we have social lifes doesn't mean they're functional.
If having a social life gives me a hangover the next morning this much, I'm about ready to quit.
Just a hang over?
heh, and you call that a social life.
what am I supposed to have? scabies?
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 10:15:47 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 01, 2015, 10:05:10 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 10:02:28 PM
You profile picture has too much mustard, Nigel.
It had even more when Alty got done with it.
I like mayonnaise on my hotdogs
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 10:11:29 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 03:39:02 AM
Just because we have social lifes doesn't mean they're functional.
If having a social life gives me a hangover the next morning this much, I'm about ready to quit.
Just a hang over?
heh, and you call that a social life.
what am I supposed to have? scabies?
Scabies are easy mode. If you're not shitting blood and
pulp it's not a party.
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on November 01, 2015, 10:47:35 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 10:15:47 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 01, 2015, 10:05:10 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 10:02:28 PM
You profile picture has too much mustard, Nigel.
It had even more when Alty got done with it.
I like mayonnaise on my hotdogs
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 10:11:29 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 01, 2015, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: Meunster on November 01, 2015, 03:39:02 AM
Just because we have social lifes doesn't mean they're functional.
If having a social life gives me a hangover the next morning this much, I'm about ready to quit.
Just a hang over?
heh, and you call that a social life.
what am I supposed to have? scabies?
Scabies are easy mode. If you're not shitting blood and pulp it's not a party.
Pulp, you say?
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10404301_786347214753691_3781234668918430421_n.jpg?oh=7dacb9ecb7da57be0d13b023b9ef372b&oe=56C52D70)
that's how I make my screwdrivers
30% vodka
70% pulp.
Sooooo, my .edu account has been downed from/by nonuse, would anyone just so happen to have an active one so I can set up an image-net.org account to satisfy my zoological... needs?
So, I'm fairly sure that my employers today admitted conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, in our latest staff meeting (which was, predictably, a joke).
I'm just running what happened by some legally minded folk to get their opinion. But I'm fairly sure they basically said they were destroying drugs at the school, with the implication being that it was not reported to the UKBA as a breach of their visa, meaning they wouldn't get expelled from the UK.
Quote from: Cain on November 02, 2015, 09:19:29 PM
So, I'm fairly sure that my employers today admitted conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, in our latest staff meeting (which was, predictably, a joke).
I'm just running what happened by some legally minded folk to get their opinion. But I'm fairly sure they basically said they were destroying drugs at the school, with the implication being that it was not reported to the UKBA as a breach of their visa, meaning they wouldn't get expelled from the UK.
Oh wow.
Apparently the law says it can be destroyed by staff...but if we were caught transporting it to the school, we could very easily be arrested and prosecuted (we would have to prove in a court of law that we intended to take them to be destroyed).
So they may be on safe legal ground in that regard, but the reasoning behind it could still be criminal, ultimately.
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 12:31:21 AM
Apparently the law says it can be destroyed by staff...but if we were caught transporting it to the school, we could very easily be arrested and prosecuted (we would have to prove in a court of law that we intended to take them to be destroyed).
So they may be on safe legal ground in that regard, but the reasoning behind it could still be criminal, ultimately.
Plus they just generally sound like a sack of jerks.
I'm kind of freaking out over not knowing what sort of writing sample to submit for the neuroscience graduate program. A research paper? A poster?
I wish I was crazy or a zealot.
Nihilism is boring.
You exhaust yourself anyway.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:50:33 AM
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 12:31:21 AM
Apparently the law says it can be destroyed by staff...but if we were caught transporting it to the school, we could very easily be arrested and prosecuted (we would have to prove in a court of law that we intended to take them to be destroyed).
So they may be on safe legal ground in that regard, but the reasoning behind it could still be criminal, ultimately.
Plus they just generally sound like a sack of jerks.
I did have to restrain myself when our "team leader" and brave shouter at children went off on a 2 minute tirade (I timed it) against one of my co-workers during the meeting.
I'm hoping my look of complete disdain conveyed my feelings well enough, and I know that member of staff is going to put in a formal complaint, but I still feel I should have interjected and said something.
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 02:39:00 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:50:33 AM
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 12:31:21 AM
Apparently the law says it can be destroyed by staff...but if we were caught transporting it to the school, we could very easily be arrested and prosecuted (we would have to prove in a court of law that we intended to take them to be destroyed).
So they may be on safe legal ground in that regard, but the reasoning behind it could still be criminal, ultimately.
Plus they just generally sound like a sack of jerks.
I did have to restrain myself when our "team leader" and brave shouter at children went off on a 2 minute tirade (I timed it) against one of my co-workers during the meeting.
I'm hoping my look of complete disdain conveyed my feelings well enough, and I know that member of staff is going to put in a formal complaint, but I still feel I should have interjected and said something.
I rarely know what to do with people like that.
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 02:39:00 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:50:33 AM
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 12:31:21 AM
Apparently the law says it can be destroyed by staff...but if we were caught transporting it to the school, we could very easily be arrested and prosecuted (we would have to prove in a court of law that we intended to take them to be destroyed).
So they may be on safe legal ground in that regard, but the reasoning behind it could still be criminal, ultimately.
Plus they just generally sound like a sack of jerks.
I did have to restrain myself when our "team leader" and brave shouter at children went off on a 2 minute tirade (I timed it) against one of my co-workers during the meeting.
I'm hoping my look of complete disdain conveyed my feelings well enough, and I know that member of staff is going to put in a formal complaint, but I still feel I should have interjected and said something.
I may have overreacted to his lack of propriety; not a very receptive state. Cool restraint now possible.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:53:45 AM
I'm kind of freaking out over not knowing what sort of writing sample to submit for the neuroscience graduate program. A research paper? A poster?
This is probably not helpful: submit something that shows you're an interesting human willing to work to learn things and find stuff out, because discovery is cool.
Quote from: LMNO on November 03, 2015, 03:36:44 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:53:45 AM
I'm kind of freaking out over not knowing what sort of writing sample to submit for the neuroscience graduate program. A research paper? A poster?
This is probably not helpful: submit something that shows you're an interesting human willing to work to learn things and find stuff out, because discovery is cool.
The problem is that the instructions say "a writing sample". That's it.
Yet, it's a science program. So they likely want a sample of science writing, ie. a research paper, abstract, or poster.
Most biology graduate programs don't ask for a writing sample at all.
The statement of purpose is a completely separate piece of writing, not to be confused with a writing sample.
Nailed it! Not helpful.
Quote from: Meunster on November 03, 2015, 02:31:03 AM
I wish I was crazy or a zealot.
Nihilism is boring.
Then do it. You're a Nihilist, there's nothing stopping you.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 03:43:39 AM
Quote from: LMNO on November 03, 2015, 03:36:44 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:53:45 AM
I'm kind of freaking out over not knowing what sort of writing sample to submit for the neuroscience graduate program. A research paper? A poster?
This is probably not helpful: submit something that shows you're an interesting human willing to work to learn things and find stuff out, because discovery is cool.
The problem is that the instructions say "a writing sample". That's it.
Yet, it's a science program. So they likely want a sample of science writing, ie. a research paper, abstract, or poster.
Most biology graduate programs don't ask for a writing sample at all.
Ask someone involved with the graduate admissions. I've found the ones working at the schools I'm applying to, to be very helpful.
Quote from: Don Coyote on November 03, 2015, 02:09:58 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 03:43:39 AM
Quote from: LMNO on November 03, 2015, 03:36:44 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:53:45 AM
I'm kind of freaking out over not knowing what sort of writing sample to submit for the neuroscience graduate program. A research paper? A poster?
This is probably not helpful: submit something that shows you're an interesting human willing to work to learn things and find stuff out, because discovery is cool.
The problem is that the instructions say "a writing sample". That's it.
Yet, it's a science program. So they likely want a sample of science writing, ie. a research paper, abstract, or poster.
Most biology graduate programs don't ask for a writing sample at all.
Ask someone involved with the graduate admissions. I've found the ones working at the schools I'm applying to, to be very helpful.
Yes, that and talking to my advisor are the obvious solutions, neither of which was available to me last night when I was posting because they were at home and not at work.
Have you tried throwing fistfuls of sacrificial goat entrails into a fiery pit while screaming curses into the indifferent Void?
I mean I'm not an expert or anything but that just seems like the solution from where I'm standing, imo.
That was nothing like the level of not helpful I received when I posted a question on my FB wall last night. A couple of my friends really went above and beyond in the not helpful department. I believe I received two "A research poster wouldn't fly in the social sciences", two "talk to your adviser"s, and at least one "email the admissions liaison", because those are things that would clearly never occur to me.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on November 03, 2015, 03:05:02 PM
Have you tried throwing fistfuls of sacrificial goat entrails into a fiery pit while screaming curses into the indifferent Void?
I mean I'm not an expert or anything but that just seems like the solution from where I'm standing, imo.
:lulz:
That sounds pretty much exactly like the grad school application process.
Also, literally the most helpful advice I've received since last Wednesday.
Quote from: Faust on November 03, 2015, 01:53:40 PM
Then do it. You're a Nihilist, there's nothing stopping you.
This is the best thing I've read all month. :lulz:
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 02:48:14 AM
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 02:39:00 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 03, 2015, 12:50:33 AM
Quote from: Cain on November 03, 2015, 12:31:21 AM
Apparently the law says it can be destroyed by staff...but if we were caught transporting it to the school, we could very easily be arrested and prosecuted (we would have to prove in a court of law that we intended to take them to be destroyed).
So they may be on safe legal ground in that regard, but the reasoning behind it could still be criminal, ultimately.
Plus they just generally sound like a sack of jerks.
I did have to restrain myself when our "team leader" and brave shouter at children went off on a 2 minute tirade (I timed it) against one of my co-workers during the meeting.
I'm hoping my look of complete disdain conveyed my feelings well enough, and I know that member of staff is going to put in a formal complaint, but I still feel I should have interjected and said something.
I rarely know what to do with people like that.
Well, I've decided I wont go to any staff party he is present.
Drinking alcohol around him would make suppressing the urge to punch his face actually literally impossible. Beyond that...I'll tell my coworker I'll back her complaint, and if he ever speaks to someone like that again, I'm going to suggest that either he leaves, or the rest of the staff do, since he's not interested in having any kind of productive conversation.
And I'm sure you've already thought of this, but do you have any especially highly rated pieces of writing from previous University assignments? I considered using some from my first degree for my application, but ultimately I wasn't satisfied with them in comparison with writing a new piece entirely.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on November 03, 2015, 03:52:33 PM
Quote from: Faust on November 03, 2015, 01:53:40 PM
Then do it. You're a Nihilist, there's nothing stopping you.
This is the best thing I've read all month. :lulz:
Thanks, I was afraid it was cutting it dangerously close to being a pun.
Quote from: LMNO on November 01, 2015, 09:16:30 PM
Oh yeah, it's my birthday. Huh.
Happ late birthday!
yes, congratulations on all of you for your inevitable decay!
I have the gnawing feeling im doing something wrong.
Eh, possibly nothing, possibly everything.
Could be your spelling.
:lulz:
There, now I feel better.
Ha ha ha... so I was forced out of my apartment at gunpoint today by my now ex-roommate. (This was the one that poured water into a live electrical outlet, "to get the roaches".) I called the cops from down the street, of course, and he didn't find a gun, of course, and didn't arrest her. A helpful suggestion from the cop, "How about you just move your stuff onto the lawn right now?" :lol:
So tonight I'm going down there with my huge buddy and his truck to move my shit. Hopefully she hasn't damaged or thrown anything out.
Why was she so mad? That's an excellent question. She seemed to be upset that the utilities would be cut off (which were in my name), but I had made no mention of the utilities or even contacted PG&E about the move yet anyway, so I don't understand why she thought I was going to "dog her", as she put it. She also was upset that I had informed the landlord that she had entered my room repeatedly and stole from me. Which she had even admitted to.
Any ideas on how to handle the rest of the move tonight?
Holy SHIT.
Um... extra muscle, if possible? I dunno, man, that's horrible. I hope that you get to a safe place ASAP and she gets put somewhere where she won't hurt anybody.
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on November 04, 2015, 11:27:49 PM
Holy SHIT.
Um... extra muscle, if possible? I dunno, man, that's horrible. I hope that you get to a safe place ASAP and she gets put somewhere where she won't hurt anybody.
It could be worse. I have my work laptop, wallet, bike, and have not been shot yet, so you know, that's good. 8)
My buddy is a very tall and big guy, so if she's going to shoot us she's going to need a lot of bullets.
I already had made living arrangements before she caught wind so, I'm good there.
Quote from: N E T on November 04, 2015, 11:34:02 PM
Quote from: Cainad (dec.) on November 04, 2015, 11:27:49 PM
Holy SHIT.
Um... extra muscle, if possible? I dunno, man, that's horrible. I hope that you get to a safe place ASAP and she gets put somewhere where she won't hurt anybody.
It could be worse. I have my work laptop, wallet, bike, and have not been shot yet, so you know, that's good. 8)
My buddy is a very tall and big guy, so if she's going to shoot us she's going to need a lot of bullets.
I already had made living arrangements before she caught wind so, I'm good there.
Ok, so your ass is not 100% out in the breeze there. Good.
Thanks Cainad. :)
I'll post an update later tonight after I move all my crap.
Move all your crap, take a shit on their doorstep.
It's not helpful advice, but it's all I got right now.
Also, how fucking incompetent are those cops? They get out swat teams on livestreamers (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1115980/Online-gamer-arrested-SWAT-team-live-streaming.html), but can't even search a place properly when there's an eyewitness report of a gun? Shit on their doorstep, too.
Quote from: N E T on November 04, 2015, 10:57:13 PM
Ha ha ha... so I was forced out of my apartment at gunpoint today by my now ex-roommate. (This was the one that poured water into a live electrical outlet, "to get the roaches".) I called the cops from down the street, of course, and he didn't find a gun, of course, and didn't arrest her. A helpful suggestion from the cop, "How about you just move your stuff onto the lawn right now?" :lol:
So tonight I'm going down there with my huge buddy and his truck to move my shit. Hopefully she hasn't damaged or thrown anything out.
Why was she so mad? That's an excellent question. She seemed to be upset that the utilities would be cut off (which were in my name), but I had made no mention of the utilities or even contacted PG&E about the move yet anyway, so I don't understand why she thought I was going to "dog her", as she put it. She also was upset that I had informed the landlord that she had entered my room repeatedly and stole from me. Which she had even admitted to.
Any ideas on how to handle the rest of the move tonight?
Wow, that's a whole new level of terrible. Good luck, bring backup, let us know how it goes.
Holy shit, Net. Please let us know when you've got internet again that this didn't get worse.
So, while we wait for Net to report back on gun happenings, here is a video of me getting rekt in Requiem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KrGlsOixZw). Basically, in vanilla Skyrim, Bleak Falls Barrow is a starter dungeon of no consequence beyond the plot and can be easily completed at any level. In Requiem, however, Bleak Falls Barrow is a significant undertaking, only suitable for seasoned and experienced adventurers. Completing it is a definite milestone in any character's development.
Took the official GRE practice test
It seemed really easy
Have no idea how I did because it doesn't actually give you the results as a score.
Quote from: Cain on November 05, 2015, 01:36:30 PM
Move all your crap, take a shit on their doorstep.
It's not helpful advice, but it's all I got right now.
Also, how fucking incompetent are those cops? They get out swat teams on livestreamers (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1115980/Online-gamer-arrested-SWAT-team-live-streaming.html), but can't even search a place properly when there's an eyewitness report of a gun? Shit on their doorstep, too.
:lol:
When I have more time on my hands I might arrange something unpleasant for her. But I was already a little behind schedule on this project for work so I'll have to bide my time.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 05, 2015, 02:33:23 PM
Quote from: N E T on November 04, 2015, 10:57:13 PM
Ha ha ha... so I was forced out of my apartment at gunpoint today by my now ex-roommate. (This was the one that poured water into a live electrical outlet, "to get the roaches".) I called the cops from down the street, of course, and he didn't find a gun, of course, and didn't arrest her. A helpful suggestion from the cop, "How about you just move your stuff onto the lawn right now?" :lol:
So tonight I'm going down there with my huge buddy and his truck to move my shit. Hopefully she hasn't damaged or thrown anything out.
Why was she so mad? That's an excellent question. She seemed to be upset that the utilities would be cut off (which were in my name), but I had made no mention of the utilities or even contacted PG&E about the move yet anyway, so I don't understand why she thought I was going to "dog her", as she put it. She also was upset that I had informed the landlord that she had entered my room repeatedly and stole from me. Which she had even admitted to.
Any ideas on how to handle the rest of the move tonight?
Wow, that's a whole new level of terrible. Good luck, bring backup, let us know how it goes.
Luckily, she was calm and didn't try to engage with me at all when I got my stuff. She did steal my TV, but fuck it, I'll just make more money and get a better TV. I think she thought that would really bother me because her life revolves around watching TV and was utterly shocked that I didn't have one when I moved in.
I'm all settled in with my old roommate. He had contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I wanted to move back in . :)
Quote from: Q. G. Pennyworth on November 05, 2015, 03:55:58 PM
Holy shit, Net. Please let us know when you've got internet again that this didn't get worse.
I'm good now! Just a little behind with my work project. :)
Quote from: N E T on November 06, 2015, 12:54:08 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 05, 2015, 02:33:23 PM
Quote from: N E T on November 04, 2015, 10:57:13 PM
Ha ha ha... so I was forced out of my apartment at gunpoint today by my now ex-roommate. (This was the one that poured water into a live electrical outlet, "to get the roaches".) I called the cops from down the street, of course, and he didn't find a gun, of course, and didn't arrest her. A helpful suggestion from the cop, "How about you just move your stuff onto the lawn right now?" :lol:
So tonight I'm going down there with my huge buddy and his truck to move my shit. Hopefully she hasn't damaged or thrown anything out.
Why was she so mad? That's an excellent question. She seemed to be upset that the utilities would be cut off (which were in my name), but I had made no mention of the utilities or even contacted PG&E about the move yet anyway, so I don't understand why she thought I was going to "dog her", as she put it. She also was upset that I had informed the landlord that she had entered my room repeatedly and stole from me. Which she had even admitted to.
Any ideas on how to handle the rest of the move tonight?
Wow, that's a whole new level of terrible. Good luck, bring backup, let us know how it goes.
Luckily, she was calm and didn't try to engage with me at all when I got my stuff. She did steal my TV, but fuck it, I'll just make more money and get a better TV. I think she thought that would really bother me because her life revolves around watching TV and was utterly shocked that I didn't have one when I moved in.
I'm all settled in with my old roommate. He had contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I wanted to move back in . :)
Good! I'm relieved that you got your shit out safely and didn't get shot at.
Quote from: N E T on November 06, 2015, 12:44:44 AM
Quote from: Cain on November 05, 2015, 01:36:30 PM
Move all your crap, take a shit on their doorstep.
It's not helpful advice, but it's all I got right now.
Also, how fucking incompetent are those cops? They get out swat teams on livestreamers (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1115980/Online-gamer-arrested-SWAT-team-live-streaming.html), but can't even search a place properly when there's an eyewitness report of a gun? Shit on their doorstep, too.
:lol:
When I have more time on my hands I might arrange something unpleasant for her. But I was already a little behind schedule on this project for work so I'll have to bide my time.
Well, it's best not to force these things, and just let them come at their own pace.
You can get a hernia by pushing too hard.
I might note for our spags across the pond that Net's being possibly shot at is, in America, only a mild "pardon me." It would be considered impolite for a gun not to be present in this interaction. Though I have to question the actions of the police here, in that they did not also brandish their weapons and at least give Net a beating. I would register a complaint, Net, there's no reason you should be treated so poorly.
i know its like they didn't even care enough to bash your head in. How rude.
Here in Arizona - much like Chelsea (England) they kill you just for calling them.
WE get VALUE for our tax dollars.
Somewhat on topic, today in California I answered the door when the burger delivery person arrived, inadvertently concealing the tip and the hand holding the tip behind the doorframe. His eyes darted down to the obscured hand, narrowing with some concern.
Then I tipped him and nobody got shot, but there was a moment there where anything could have happened.
"Oh, stop making shifty eyes at my hand, all I have in it is a gun. Fucking spaz."
For a few months I've felt like a part of me is missing.
So I took up writing again.
I have started waking up gripped with The Fear.
It has to be possible to get through this term, without sacrificing my GPA, AND get a decent score on the GRE.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:40:57 PM
I have started waking up gripped with The Fear.
It has to be possible to get through this term, without sacrificing my GPA, AND get a decent score on the GRE.
NOPE. Already told you why.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on November 06, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:40:57 PM
I have started waking up gripped with The Fear.
It has to be possible to get through this term, without sacrificing my GPA, AND get a decent score on the GRE.
NOPE. Already told you why.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
FWIW the practice test struck me as almost absurdly easy, particularly the essay component, and I think there's a strong argument to be made for the likelihood that years of reading, writing, and analyzing arguments on PD has been better prep than anything I could possibly pay for.
That's just one of the many services we provide.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:55:37 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on November 06, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:40:57 PM
I have started waking up gripped with The Fear.
It has to be possible to get through this term, without sacrificing my GPA, AND get a decent score on the GRE.
NOPE. Already told you why.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
That's because I can't read. :lulz:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on November 07, 2015, 12:39:32 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:55:37 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on November 06, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:40:57 PM
I have started waking up gripped with The Fear.
It has to be possible to get through this term, without sacrificing my GPA, AND get a decent score on the GRE.
NOPE. Already told you why.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
That's because I can't read. :lulz:
:lol: That's OK. At least now I know why I was so confused by your response.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:40:57 PM
I have started waking up gripped with The Fear.
a long time ago, my friends and i would say "i have The Fear" as a euphemism for "i have to go take a shit"
Quote from: rong on November 07, 2015, 03:32:10 AM
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 06, 2015, 04:40:57 PM
I have started waking up gripped with The Fear.
a long time ago, my friends and i would say "i have The Fear" as a euphemism for "i have to go take a shit"
That's just rong! :)
LDW update:
Just added another 5000 words. I expect to be done with the story by Wednesday, after only 3 years of fucking around with it. It's worth noting that all the same characters are in it, with some new additions, but by necessity, no characters dominate the book (you'll understand why when you read it), at least for the first half.
Patience Gonzales, the woman who did the cover for book two, will be doing this cover as well. She refuses to tell me exactly what she's doing, but I expect great things.
ECH, Kalera, LMNO, and Patience get a free copy, everyone else will be able to obtain it for the low, low price of $2.99 (that's 368 Yen or 2 Pounds for those of you in tiny foreign island nations). The final product will be be somewhere around 25000 words, so not to steep of a price.
Seems like someone took the rocket for a spin. Wow. There's this awesome electric blue halo in the sky from a boost it did - so cool. Did that just happen?
[does the happy dance for Roger]
Rotting meat in the office kitchen hype.
So, I made a mistake today, and looked inside the office fridge. Living off a diet of soups and sugar free red bull as I do, I rarely need to look in there, but I wanted to keep some drinks cold for later.
I found things older than humanity in there. Things that possibly expired before this Universe came into being. If Lovecraft wrote about a fridge capable of reducing people to gibbering wrecks, it would not be dissimilar to this one.
So, I did what any sensible person would, and killed it all with fire and extreme prejudice.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/cd/75/6c/cd756c224bb06bfd46fe268ab120add6.jpg)
I saw things that were fluffy in there. Things that shouldn't be fluffy, but were.
And that's why I had to desist from ordering Chinese delivery.
Quote from: Cain on November 08, 2015, 08:58:23 PM
I saw things that were fluffy in there. Things that shouldn't be fluffy, but were.
Reminds me of when I hit puberty.
Quote from: Meunster on November 08, 2015, 09:32:45 PM
Quote from: Cain on November 08, 2015, 08:58:23 PM
I saw things that were fluffy in there. Things that shouldn't be fluffy, but were.
Reminds me of when I hit puberty.
Parts of your body started to rot when you hit puberty?
Quote from: Cain on November 08, 2015, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: Meunster on November 08, 2015, 09:32:45 PM
Quote from: Cain on November 08, 2015, 08:58:23 PM
I saw things that were fluffy in there. Things that shouldn't be fluffy, but were.
Reminds me of when I hit puberty.
Parts of your body started to rot when you hit puberty?
That's not normal.
Quote from: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on November 08, 2015, 10:14:22 PM
Quote from: Cain on November 08, 2015, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: Meunster on November 08, 2015, 09:32:45 PM
Quote from: Cain on November 08, 2015, 08:58:23 PM
I saw things that were fluffy in there. Things that shouldn't be fluffy, but were.
Reminds me of when I hit puberty.
Parts of your body started to rot when you hit puberty?
That's not normal.
It's not? Figured it was one of those things some people had but never talk about cause it's kinda embarrassing, and is too miniscule to be mentioned in puberty talks. Like how they never mention that some dicks curve to a side.
Does "inside" really count as a side, though?
Let's not get Freudian now
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on November 06, 2015, 03:30:01 AM
I might note for our spags across the pond that Net's being possibly shot at is, in America, only a mild "pardon me." It would be considered impolite for a gun not to be present in this interaction. Though I have to question the actions of the police here, in that they did not also brandish their weapons and at least give Net a beating. I would register a complaint, Net, there's no reason you should be treated so poorly.
:lulz:
I've had to catch up on work, but I enjoyed the comments.
Thanks guys.
Sonic gets a lot of weirdos who buy food.
From guys cleaning aks, teenagers making out(whom didn't notice me for 5 mintues), to a guy with a car full of corn. I read my script then give them their food all the same.
pretty sure I've developed a lactose intolerance
Quote from: thewake on November 09, 2015, 07:26:26 PM
pretty sure I've developed a lactose intolerance
Technically we aren't supposed to be able to digest the stuff anyway.
Odd to develop one though. Probably related to some other dietary change.
Quote from: Meunster on November 09, 2015, 07:48:19 PM
Quote from: thewake on November 09, 2015, 07:26:26 PM
pretty sure I've developed a lactose intolerance
Technically we aren't supposed to be able to digest the stuff anyway.
Odd to develop one though. Probably related to some other dietary change.
I think you can lose your ability to process lactose later in life. I'm 22. It generally seems to be stuff like milkshakes and whatnot that trigger it, not milk as bad. I had a pretty bad reaction to a frosty at Wendy's Saturday.
So, I've just been given a green light to bully my co-workers.