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Forum: Whining 10-28-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,570
Posted By LadyLucretia
You have to also consider that there are...

You have to also consider that there are generational influences at play. We were raised in a time where racial tension is at least talked about openly. My parents, who grew up in the 50's, had...
Forum: Music 10-28-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,727
Posted By LadyLucretia
Pop refers to music that is popular, not music...

Pop refers to music that is popular, not music that is catchy or melodic. Pop is *usually* catchy and melodic,yes, but not always. The Ramones, Bad Religion, Buzzcocks, etc. were not popular for the...
Forum: Music 10-28-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By LadyLucretia
I really have to say that your musical knowledge...

I really have to say that your musical knowledge must be limited if the concept of selling out is both foreign and stupid to you. Clearly you've never seen a band that was talented, original, and...
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,606
Posted By LadyLucretia
Why not just put me on ignore then?

Why not just put me on ignore then?
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,606
Posted By LadyLucretia
For the record, I said: "I would like to see...

For the record, I said:

"I would like to see your sources for this information before I comment."

You replied with (abridged):

"Go read a newspaper, and quit being a cunt.Now if you're ever...
Forum: General 10-27-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,279
Posted By LadyLucretia
I work in a professional environment where I want...

I work in a professional environment where I want to be judged by my performance, not by my subcultural affiliations. I have a separate wardrobe for work, and I only express part of my personality...
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,606
Posted By LadyLucretia
Except the ones who beat up armadillos! Those are...

Except the ones who beat up armadillos! Those are some tough motherfuckers! And don't even get me started on swamp rabbits....
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,606
Posted By LadyLucretia
That's a fun rule. Here are some of my opinions,...

That's a fun rule. Here are some of my opinions, which aren't pointless because they're my opinions:

1. Sweet potato fries are better than regular fries.
2. Global warming is bad.
3....
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,606
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm amazed that you actually care about my...

I'm amazed that you actually care about my opinion of you. I guess that's another reason this site is driving me nuts - people's constant need for validation/acceptance/support/etc. and their...
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,606
Posted By LadyLucretia
Please vote me off the island.

When the internet starts getting under your skin you know it's time to take a break. Thankfully an upcoming trip to Europe will force me to do just that. But in the meantime, a little venting:

I...
Forum: Politics 10-27-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,777
Posted By LadyLucretia
How about I do it for you then? Gather round...

How about I do it for you then? Gather round kids, there be some edumacatin goin on 'round here! Let's get our learn on!

MAVERICK ZERO'S ECONOMICS 101

Lesson 1: Money is good.

Lesson 2:...
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,723
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ok, you've admitted before that you don't...

Ok, you've admitted before that you don't consider yourself that smart. That is fine, but please don't insult OUR intelligence by making up obvious BS like this.
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,130
Posted By LadyLucretia
Um, why not tell your parents the truth, and then...

Um, why not tell your parents the truth, and then scribble over the 'fuck you' in sharpie? Being secretive about it just makes you look suspicious. And you should be pressing charges against those...
Forum: Music 10-27-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,695
Posted By LadyLucretia
G-net has voted, and your friend is a moron. I...

G-net has voted, and your friend is a moron. I also personally think that anyone who throws around the word "poser" that freely is also a douchebag and an asshole, especially considering that he...
Forum: Whining 10-27-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By LadyLucretia
People think goths are all bad, laughable...

People think goths are all bad, laughable stereotypes in part because of people like you who reinforce those stereotypes.

And to the OP - I am too old for most teenagers to be comfortable fucking...
Forum: General 10-27-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,559
Posted By LadyLucretia
Viscus, 1, DarkPrayer 0. :)

Viscus, 1, DarkPrayer 0. :)
Forum: Introductions 10-27-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,597
Posted By LadyLucretia
The term is "goth." Gothic is an adjective. ...

The term is "goth." Gothic is an adjective.

If you dress like a goth without knowing anything else about the subculture, you will inadvertently make the rest of us look bad. Not to mention that if...
Forum: General 10-25-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,032
Posted By LadyLucretia
LOL thanks. "Kynt" is a myspace pet peeve of mine...

LOL thanks. "Kynt" is a myspace pet peeve of mine and I can't believe there is now a chance that I will see his twink face when flipping through TV channels. This is why I'm an atheist.
Forum: General 10-25-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,609
Posted By LadyLucretia
You are either too stupid to know what a racist...

You are either too stupid to know what a racist remark sounds like, or you're an actual racist. Most likely it's a bit of both.
Forum: General 10-25-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,134
Posted By LadyLucretia
A shooting where I was within the range of fire.

A shooting where I was within the range of fire.
Forum: Literature 10-25-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,136
Posted By LadyLucretia
Couldn't finish it. I'm too much of a lit snob....

Couldn't finish it. I'm too much of a lit snob. Will probably appeal to the Anne Rice set though.
Forum: Introductions 10-25-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,551
Posted By LadyLucretia
Of course I've heard of Whitby. Whitby Gothic...

Of course I've heard of Whitby. Whitby Gothic Weekend has been on my list of events to travel to for a long time.

And while many goths share ideologies, religious beliefs, etc. I think that it is...
Forum: Whining 10-25-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,723
Posted By LadyLucretia
As I said in response to your Manson post -...

As I said in response to your Manson post - please search the archives before posting new topics. This has been covered MANY times before. You wasted unnecessary time and energy believing that site...
Forum: Music 10-25-2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,355
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ok, I have reached the saturation point for "Why...

Ok, I have reached the saturation point for "Why Manson sucks part 48945848493338" posts. Enough already. DarkPrayer, before you post a new topic please search the archives and if it's been posted...
Forum: Whining 10-25-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,983
Posted By LadyLucretia
You will find that throughout life your...

You will find that throughout life your friendships will evolve and change as people change, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. Most people go through a few bad phases in their...
Forum: General 10-24-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,032
Posted By LadyLucretia
Wow. That "Kynt" person is a total twink. He...

Wow. That "Kynt" person is a total twink. He tried to add me on myspace about 7 times, and I kept denying it, but finally gave in. Looks like he deleted it though...either way, he struck me as a club...
Forum: Fashion 10-24-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,136
Posted By LadyLucretia
Make your own stuff or shop at thrift stores. ...

Make your own stuff or shop at thrift stores.

As for making money - sell your body. That is how all teenagers earn their spending money.
Forum: Politics 10-24-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,777
Posted By LadyLucretia
How do a general knowledge of economics and...

How do a general knowledge of economics and common sense show that illegal immigrants are getting lower mortgage rates because they are illegals?
Forum: Politics 10-23-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,777
Posted By LadyLucretia
You know, you're not very good at proving your...

You know, you're not very good at proving your own points, but you sure are good at proving mine.
Forum: Politics 10-22-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,777
Posted By LadyLucretia
The feeling is mutual. But being evasive about...

The feeling is mutual. But being evasive about where you get your information from isn't communicating your lack of respect for me, it just shows your lack of sources. And regardless of how you feel...
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,774
Posted By LadyLucretia
You really can't go to wal-mart and then complain...

You really can't go to wal-mart and then complain that their patrons are less than enlightened about subcultures. That's like going to a white pride rally and complaining about their intolerance.
...
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By LadyLucretia
There's probably no real need to tell them all...

There's probably no real need to tell them all about your religious beliefs and bisexuality. Until you are getting handfasted to a same sex partner it really isn't relevant to your relationship with...
Forum: Fashion 10-22-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,422
Posted By LadyLucretia
Yeah, wearing tinfoil on any part of the body is...

Yeah, wearing tinfoil on any part of the body is really 'paranoid schizophrenic chic.' I LOOK KEWL AND THE ALIENS CAN'T READ MY MIND!!!!!!!!

Kids wearing tinfoil is why corporal punishment is...
Forum: Politics 10-22-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,777
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ok, first of all, all I did was ask you for...

Ok, first of all, all I did was ask you for sources. That is not being a cunt or a bitch. That's being rational. I don't appreciate being called derogatory names for no reason.

Second, it's pretty...
Forum: Politics 10-22-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,563
Posted By LadyLucretia
Maybe if everyone was lobotomized by age 2?...

Maybe if everyone was lobotomized by age 2? Desire for power and wealth is part of human nature.
Forum: Politics 10-22-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,385
Posted By LadyLucretia
I know! Hollywood kicked my cat and killed my...

I know! Hollywood kicked my cat and killed my grandma.

The media is influential, but calling it mind control is just being sensationalist (much like...the media).
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,268
Posted By LadyLucretia
Most black metal bands I've seen wear corpse...

Most black metal bands I've seen wear corpse paint and gauntlets/armor with lots of spikes and studs. I don't consider that goth, but if there are black metal bands dressing goth I'd be interested in...
Forum: Introductions 10-22-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,320
Posted By LadyLucretia
As someone who missed Crimson the first time...

As someone who missed Crimson the first time around and knew nothing about why so many people disliked her, I didn't read this thread with any preconceived notions about her (or any allegiances to...
Forum: Shill 10-21-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,055
Posted By LadyLucretia
Boston is pretty crap for all ages shows due to...

Boston is pretty crap for all ages shows due to ridiculous legislation. I would look for all ages shows at places like VFW halls or Elk's lodges around the suburbs of Boston. Aside from that, all the...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,475
Posted By LadyLucretia
Maybe there's a lot of cultural pressure on them...

Maybe there's a lot of cultural pressure on them to stay within their ethnic group in terms of socializing. I know that first and second gen. immigrants can be held on a tight leash by their family...
Forum: Fashion 10-21-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,343
Posted By LadyLucretia
I think it's harder to mess up teased hair and...

I think it's harder to mess up teased hair and ripped fishnets than synthetic hair and neon. Everyone looks good in some form of the deathrock look, but I don't think the same can be said for cyber.
Forum: Introductions 10-21-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,320
Posted By LadyLucretia
::bask bask bask:: And wow, Jillian, I...

::bask bask bask::

And wow, Jillian, I haven't seen you blow up like that before. This person must be a particular brand of infuriating.
Forum: Introductions 10-21-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,320
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ah, the internet standoff! "I HATE YOU ALL, BUT...

Ah, the internet standoff! "I HATE YOU ALL, BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE ME LEAVE!"

I wonder if people will start doing this at parties. Like the guy who gets too shitfaced and passes out on the couch and...
Forum: Whining 10-21-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,749
Posted By LadyLucretia
I agree with this. I think that this is a...

I agree with this.

I think that this is a classic case of people saying things on the internet that they would never DREAM of saying in real life. Maybe they wish they could, but I don't think...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,777
Posted By LadyLucretia
I would like to see your sources for this...

I would like to see your sources for this information before I comment.
Forum: Politics 10-21-2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,475
Posted By LadyLucretia
How do you know they're not trying to learn...

How do you know they're not trying to learn English? I had a view close to yours until I actually tried to learn to speak Spanish. Spanish is a simpler language than English, but after 2 years of...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,475
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ok, maybe there needs to be documentation of it...

Ok, maybe there needs to be documentation of it then. Like a breath test showing that they were drunk at work, or an incident report showing they were negligent in some way. And I think there should...
Forum: Whining 10-21-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,755
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm in favor of time off between a BA and grad...

I'm in favor of time off between a BA and grad school, because it gives you a chance to get hands on experience in your field and clarify your career goals. I'm doing that right now to see if I'm...
Forum: Literature 10-21-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By LadyLucretia
The punctuation makes the flow choppy. The rhymes...

The punctuation makes the flow choppy. The rhymes - "see, be, me" - are overly simplistic and I think the poem would be better if it didn't rhyme. I would say either commit to free verse...
Forum: Introductions 10-21-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,320
Posted By LadyLucretia
I <3 the, "I"m back, and I'm putting all of you...

I <3 the, "I"m back, and I'm putting all of you on ignore!" approach. It just reeks of future ridiculous discussions.
Forum: General 10-20-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,457
Posted By LadyLucretia
I hate how despite the fact that the internet...

I hate how despite the fact that the internet brings me into contact with far more stupid people than I care to interact with, I compulsively keep logging on.
Forum: Introductions 10-20-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,839
Posted By LadyLucretia
I second Delicti. "Elder goth" implies leadership...

I second Delicti. "Elder goth" implies leadership and seniority in the scene, as opposed to just physical age. But either way, welcome.
Forum: Music 10-20-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,687
Posted By LadyLucretia
I think their popularity was the problem. They...

I think their popularity was the problem. They had too many fans, many of whom were overly worshipful of NIN while ignoring many of their predecessors and influences (who often eclipsed NIN in...
Forum: Music 10-20-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,893
Posted By LadyLucretia
The first song is more like dark surf punk....

The first song is more like dark surf punk. Rockabilly/Psychobilly is more like if Elvis was tutored by a punk rocker in how to make music. Hallmarks are crooning vocals, thumping upright bass lines,...
Forum: Introductions 10-20-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,625
Posted By LadyLucretia
Look into a band called Skinny Puppy. Manson...

Look into a band called Skinny Puppy. Manson basically stole the vocal effects/style he uses from them.
Forum: Politics 10-20-2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,475
Posted By LadyLucretia
Keep The Good Ones!

My feeling about illegal immigration is this: KEEP THE GOOD ONES. Any illegal immigrant that works a steady job, stays on the right side of the law, is willing to somewhat assimilate into the culture...
Forum: Whining 10-20-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By LadyLucretia
First of all, you are not nearly as shocking as...

First of all, you are not nearly as shocking as you think you are.

Second, if you don't understand why people who think they are spiritually and mentally animals might not be taken seriously...I...
Forum: General 10-20-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,044
Posted By LadyLucretia
This gets my vote for "cop out of the year." ...

This gets my vote for "cop out of the year."

We should have Gnet awards. I'm sure you'd pick up several nominations :).
Forum: Whining 10-20-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,755
Posted By LadyLucretia
In my experience, it's better to take a year off...

In my experience, it's better to take a year off during college, or after college, particularly to do things like intern or travel.
Forum: Introductions 10-20-2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,427
Posted By LadyLucretia
You have interesting interests :). I also...

You have interesting interests :).

I also recommend majoring in a tech field and minoring in Philosophy. Simply because if you enjoy both, tech is the more lucrative field, and will give you the...
Forum: Fashion 10-18-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,422
Posted By LadyLucretia
This is the problem with cybergoth fashion -...

This is the problem with cybergoth fashion - there is a fine line between "cool synthetic material" and "trash heap." I've seen people with stuff like phone cords in their hair and it just looks like...
Forum: General 10-18-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,044
Posted By LadyLucretia
The one in that picture is actually the same size...

The one in that picture is actually the same size as my natural waist (ok, maybe half an inch smaller). But nice try!
Forum: General 10-18-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,044
Posted By LadyLucretia
I think the dig was aimed at me. Clearly you can...

I think the dig was aimed at me. Clearly you can tell from my icon and profile picture what an undesirable pig I am ;).
Forum: Whining 10-18-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,590
Posted By LadyLucretia
http://justfuckinggoogleit.com/

http://justfuckinggoogleit.com/
Forum: General 10-18-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,044
Posted By LadyLucretia
Yeah, you know us makeup wearers, always having...

Yeah, you know us makeup wearers, always having trouble getting laid. Especially the fake bisexual ones. ::rolls eyes::
Forum: Whining 10-18-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,590
Posted By LadyLucretia
It makes my brain hurt less to think she's a...

It makes my brain hurt less to think she's a troll. No one that cliche could be real. Right? RIGHT?

::head explodes::
Forum: Whining 10-18-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,976
Posted By LadyLucretia
Do you work to support yourself? Do you pay rent,...

Do you work to support yourself? Do you pay rent, cable, electricity, car payments, and/or groceries off of your own salary? I really think that a person's maturity level remains untested until they...
Forum: General 10-18-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,044
Posted By LadyLucretia
PWNED OMG SO MUCH PWNAGE MaverickZero...

PWNED

OMG SO MUCH PWNAGE

MaverickZero is like getting negative laid now.
Forum: Whining 10-18-2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,590
Posted By LadyLucretia
What amazes me is how frequently DarkPrayer...

What amazes me is how frequently DarkPrayer posts, and how every single post is something that has been rehashed a thousand times and could easily have been answered by searching the archives. It's...
Forum: Shill 10-17-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,055
Posted By LadyLucretia
How old are you? Boston does not lack for...

How old are you? Boston does not lack for goth/industrial nightlife.
Forum: Spooky News 10-17-2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,557
Posted By LadyLucretia
Did you say only positive things to her? I found...

Did you say only positive things to her? I found her to be incredibly condescending, reactionary, and petty. But then again, I criticized her organization and some people flip out when criticized....
Forum: Whining 10-16-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,976
Posted By LadyLucretia
::ahem:: Quoted for muthafuckin truth, ...

::ahem:: Quoted for muthafuckin truth, muthafucka!
Forum: Whining 10-16-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,976
Posted By LadyLucretia
Quoted for truth.

Quoted for truth.
Forum: Whining 10-16-2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,610
Posted By LadyLucretia
::looks around:: Nope, still not killing...

::looks around::

Nope, still not killing myself! See kids, it's easy!
Forum: Spooky News 10-16-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,557
Posted By LadyLucretia
Their chapter presidents have been well...

Their chapter presidents have been well intentioned, intelligent, and civil in my interactions with them. I believe they really want to help people, and help the goth scene have a more positive...
Forum: Whining 10-16-2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,175
Posted By LadyLucretia
Seems that you have learned lesson #1 about...

Seems that you have learned lesson #1 about college: due to it being a time in most people's lives when they are rapidly cycling through developmental stages, you will see a lot of friends becoming...
Forum: Introductions 10-16-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,063
Posted By LadyLucretia
Are you kidding? Goth is one of the most varied...

Are you kidding? Goth is one of the most varied genres out there. I mean, it encompasses everything from Dead Can Dance, Lycia, Black Tape for a Blue Girl, to Ausgang, Sex Gang Children, and Virgin...
Forum: Literature 10-16-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 27,030
Posted By LadyLucretia
From the website: "Digitalis introduces many...

From the website:

"Digitalis introduces many kinds of Goths and Witches, and the philosophy of each. Practical as well as insightful, Goth Craft covers the basics of magick, with special attention...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 10-16-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,289
Posted By LadyLucretia
I saw Metropolis in a restored 1920's era theater...

I saw Metropolis in a restored 1920's era theater once. It was marvelous.
Forum: Whining 10-16-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,610
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm starting to wonder if you're a troll. If...

I'm starting to wonder if you're a troll.

If not, I agree with Viscus. It's the internet. If my self esteem dropped every time I was insulted on the internet, I'd have killed myself at least 5...
Forum: Introductions 10-15-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,384
Posted By LadyLucretia
Let me guess - you spawned, and it came out of...

Let me guess - you spawned, and it came out of the womb with full speech yelling about how all Americans suck?

Sorry, couldn't resist.
Forum: General 10-15-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,114
Posted By LadyLucretia
I agree. I know I've grown into it in many ways -...

I agree. I know I've grown into it in many ways - some good, some a bit sad. I don't care at all about impressing people with my "goth points," but people who *do* care about those sorts of things...
Forum: Introductions 10-14-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,903
Posted By LadyLucretia
Go away. ...

Go away.

...
Forum: General 10-14-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,114
Posted By LadyLucretia
Thanks to everyone who has replied, I've enjoyed...

Thanks to everyone who has replied, I've enjoyed reading people's responses. But this seems to be turning into a "what do you wear at work" thread, which wasn't my original intention. I am more...
Forum: Spooky News 10-14-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,026
Posted By LadyLucretia
So maybe it's a combination of our mental health...

So maybe it's a combination of our mental health system and our shitty education system. I still don't see what it has to do with the current administration (their education "reforms" have nothing to...
Forum: Whining 10-14-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,563
Posted By LadyLucretia
I would like to know the title of the book that...

I would like to know the title of the book that GC is talking about.

I think that people can convince themselves of pretty much anything. Many extroverts need to be around other people to feel...
Forum: General 10-13-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,590
Posted By LadyLucretia
If you really think that people don't deserve...

If you really think that people don't deserve basic courtesy because they have a different high school label then you, then you really deserve a karmic bitchslap. If you're going to judge people that...
Forum: Music 10-12-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,110
Posted By LadyLucretia
Saw them at one of their first gigs, seen them...

Saw them at one of their first gigs, seen them many times since...always amusing.
Forum: Whining 10-12-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,563
Posted By LadyLucretia
Maybe not, but that's still pretty delusional. ...

Maybe not, but that's still pretty delusional.



So you go to private vampire gatherings then I take it?

What I'm talking about is real life exposure as opposed to the internet. Clubs are...
Forum: Whining 10-11-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,563
Posted By LadyLucretia
It's like a fetish club, but more "out there,"...

It's like a fetish club, but more "out there," and not necessarily in a good way. A lot of blood fetishists swooping around in capes, usually a fangsmith doing custom fittings, and typical...
Forum: Whining 10-11-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,563
Posted By LadyLucretia
So, are you saying you have been to a vampire...

So, are you saying you have been to a vampire club then? Or that you've had direct interaction with the vampire "scene"?

"Reality is what you make of it" only goes so far. I have no problem with...
Forum: Whining 10-11-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,563
Posted By LadyLucretia
Clearly you have never been to a "vampire" club....

Clearly you have never been to a "vampire" club. Thankfully, only a few exist, but they are definitely not a "style like any other." That is, unless being divorced from reality is a "style."
Forum: Spooky News 10-11-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,026
Posted By LadyLucretia
What about illegal gun sales? If he was...

What about illegal gun sales? If he was determined to get a gun, he presumably could have bought one on the street. Don't get me wrong, responsible gun ownership is very important, particularly when...
Forum: Music 10-11-2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By LadyLucretia
They seem very gimmicky to me, and the guitar is...

They seem very gimmicky to me, and the guitar is a bit too metal for my tastes. They remind me too much of Jack off Jill but with less balls.
Forum: Fashion 10-11-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 28,933
Posted By LadyLucretia
Last time I checked, the goth scene wasn't a book...

Last time I checked, the goth scene wasn't a book club.

That said - I have an English degree and find a lack of interest in literature to be incredibly depressing. I don't mind talking about books...
Forum: Literature 10-11-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,488
Posted By LadyLucretia
Some of your phrases make no sense, or seem out...

Some of your phrases make no sense, or seem out of context - i.e. "evil ceiling," "fabricated in fear," "a pale moon's incest," "holy ghost of life." A lot of your syntax is off - I think you mean...
Forum: Introductions 10-11-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,020
Posted By LadyLucretia
It would sound so ridiculous if I did this....

It would sound so ridiculous if I did this. "Well, this is my salvation army duster, and my skirt from savers thrift shop, my shoes are by Ebay, and I made this purse so it doesn't really have a...
Forum: Whining 10-11-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By LadyLucretia
Yeah, really. WAAAHH I have no bills to pay or...

Yeah, really. WAAAHH I have no bills to pay or adult responsibility!!! HOW TERRIBLE!!!!

Granted, I had a miserable adolescence myself, but I knew that I had to get through it and that bitching...
Forum: General 10-11-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,114
Posted By LadyLucretia
Goth All Grown Up

I'm interested in the experiences of those of us who by most accounts should have "grown out of it" quite some time ago. I mean the 9-5ers, the married couples, the proud parents - those who manage...
Forum: Fashion 10-11-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,316
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm assuming you're relatively new to goth,...

I'm assuming you're relatively new to goth, because this style has been done since goth first existed. Where do you think the heavy eye makeup and ankh necklaces came from?
...
Forum: Spooky News 10-11-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,026
Posted By LadyLucretia
It clearly has NOTHING to do with the fact that...

It clearly has NOTHING to do with the fact that both recent school shooters (this one and VA Tech) had a long history of mental illness, including psychiatric hospitalization.

If you want to...
Forum: Whining 10-11-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,825
Posted By LadyLucretia
I don't like the effect they're having on the...

I don't like the effect they're having on the local club scene. I don't like when they desperately try to impress me/get my attention when I'm out in public. I don't like when they come to my club...
Forum: General 10-11-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,995
Posted By LadyLucretia
They were also being very obviously sarcastic. ...

They were also being very obviously sarcastic.



Because clearly no goths ever dress in that style, and one would never confuse the two ;).

And to answer the original question - in my...
Forum: Literature 10-11-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,957
Posted By LadyLucretia
::sigh:: At first I thought you meant the...

::sigh:: At first I thought you meant the original Voltaire, and I got excited, having an English degree and all. :(

As for the Gothic Raffi Voltaire - both his books have been compendiums of...
Forum: Fashion 10-10-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,944
Posted By LadyLucretia
I love jewel tones on toffee colored skin,...

I love jewel tones on toffee colored skin, especially deep magentas and purples and greens. They look very elegant to me, whereas on lighter skin they can be overwhelming. I think a deep wine colored...
Forum: Whining 10-09-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,942
Posted By LadyLucretia
Theta waves. Observed in Buddhist monks during...

Theta waves. Observed in Buddhist monks during meditation. Whether it's spirituality or just neuroscience is an argument that can go on forever, but the point is that this is a natural brain state...
Forum: Introductions 10-09-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,020
Posted By LadyLucretia
I recommend the music and fashion threads.

I recommend the music and fashion threads.
Forum: Whining 10-09-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,521
Posted By LadyLucretia
So no one is allowed to wear things just because...

So no one is allowed to wear things just because it looks cool? Am I supposed to justify wearing ripped fishnets by claiming I find them "fascinating" and backing it up with literature that mentions...
Forum: Introductions 10-08-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,333
Posted By LadyLucretia
Renatus, I really am sick of you playing Label...

Renatus, I really am sick of you playing Label Police and telling everyone whether they are goth or emo or whatever. Most of us can figure out where people's preferences lie without your help, and...
Forum: Whining 10-08-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,594
Posted By LadyLucretia
If you are really this stupid and not a troll,...

If you are really this stupid and not a troll, then I can't object to your desire to take yourself out of the gene pool.
Forum: Whining 10-08-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,521
Posted By LadyLucretia
Wait, is there some actual steampunk culture that...

Wait, is there some actual steampunk culture that I don't know about? Because otherwise then it's just a style of clothing. And clothing trends will always exist, whether it's the romantigoth look or...
Forum: Introductions 10-08-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By LadyLucretia
Is it bad that this post made me start humming...

Is it bad that this post made me start humming "Step by Step" by NKOTB?
Forum: Music 10-08-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
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Views: 2,758
Posted By LadyLucretia
Put this on the list of things not to brag about...

Put this on the list of things not to brag about on a goth forum (along with cutting and actually wishing you were a vampire).
Forum: Introductions 10-07-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By LadyLucretia
"I think" is the operative phrase there.

"I think" is the operative phrase there.
Forum: General 10-07-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,724
Posted By LadyLucretia
I don't get down on vegans if it's just another...

I don't get down on vegans if it's just another aspect of someone's personality. But I have known far too many college students who considered it a "statement" they were making, and clearly got off...
Forum: General 10-05-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 16,277
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ok, well if that's your attitude then have fun...

Ok, well if that's your attitude then have fun continuing in these circular discussions. It really isn't my problem, I was just trying to be diplomatic and avoid reading any more silliness, but...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 10-05-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Posted By LadyLucretia
Honestly, although I love the movie, I don't get...

Honestly, although I love the movie, I don't get people who buy into the glamor aspect of it and forget about convenient details, like Micheal's overdose or, you know, the whole brutal murder thing. ...
Forum: General 10-05-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 16,277
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ok, BOTH sides of this argument need to stop. ...

Ok, BOTH sides of this argument need to stop.

This "true goth" and "rules of goth" nonsense is just that - nonsense. Clearly I believe in basic genre and aesthetic definitions of goth, but I...
Forum: Music 10-04-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,620
Posted By LadyLucretia
Apparently I am the only person who is somewhat...

Apparently I am the only person who is somewhat offended by the implication that all goths get depressed and listen to some sort of music to deal with it. I can't really recall the last time I felt...
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,960
Posted By LadyLucretia
You make it sound like we'll hand them a pamphlet...

You make it sound like we'll hand them a pamphlet and then make them sit through a powerpoint presentation :).
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,917
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well...maybe. I'd say there's nothing wrong with...

Well...maybe. I'd say there's nothing wrong with liking *any* band, but if MCR is their *favorite* band then I just think that goth music won't hold much appeal for them, which may limit how useful...
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,304
Posted By LadyLucretia
I never said it was a problem, and I don't think...

I never said it was a problem, and I don't think you're offensive. I just think that rambling extensively about one's experiences suggests that you feel they would be of interest, or reveal something...
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,238
Posted By LadyLucretia
LOL, I know some NYers who would shit a brick to...

LOL, I know some NYers who would shit a brick to hear that you think of JC as "New York." Though I don't get how Jersey gets such a bad rap when Staten Island is 10X worse.
Forum: Introductions 10-02-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,238
Posted By LadyLucretia
Where in Jersey? I grew up in Hudson county. ...

Where in Jersey? I grew up in Hudson county.

I planned on going to grad school for English when I first started college, but ended up double majoring in Psych and English and pursuing psych...
Forum: Introductions 10-02-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,304
Posted By LadyLucretia
I get the sense that you think you are more...

I get the sense that you think you are more interesting than you actually are, and like to spend a lot of time talking about your experiences without realizing how mundane they are.

But, you seem...
Forum: Whining 10-02-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,450
Posted By LadyLucretia
I know you want a relationship with your dad, but...

I know you want a relationship with your dad, but do know that even people who have good relationships with their parents (i.e. me) have trouble spending extended periods of time with them. I think...
Forum: Whining 10-01-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,889
Posted By LadyLucretia
Any sort of obsession is likely to worry your...

Any sort of obsession is likely to worry your parents. Have you tried actually talking to them?
Forum: Spooky News 09-30-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,227
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well, in that article, it is the "goth" girl who...

Well, in that article, it is the "goth" girl who is claiming wearing black is part of her Wiccan religion. I don't know where *she* got it from, but I'm sure other people will read it and take the...
Forum: Fashion 09-30-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,901
Posted By LadyLucretia
How did they sterilize it? I can't imagine a...

How did they sterilize it? I can't imagine a piercing studio letting you autoclave it.
Forum: Fashion 09-29-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 221,833
Posted By LadyLucretia
I chipped a tooth on my tongue barbell once. But...

I chipped a tooth on my tongue barbell once. But if you wear a properly sized barbell after the swelling goes down, and get one with plastic instead of metal beads, you probably won't ever chip a...
Forum: Fashion 09-29-2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,379
Posted By LadyLucretia
Hot topic's prices have gone up and their quality...

Hot topic's prices have gone up and their quality has gone down. Same goes for plenty of other chain stores - why do you care so much about what people think of it?

And even the most mainstream,...
Forum: Introductions 09-29-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 78
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Views: 6,193
Posted By LadyLucretia
This person seems both incredibly stupid, and...

This person seems both incredibly stupid, and incredibly combative. I highly recommend that everyone just put him on ignore rather than egg him on further. I'm sick of the troll invasion this week.
Forum: General 09-28-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,547
Posted By LadyLucretia
Just because it's a pet peeve of mine - the noun...

Just because it's a pet peeve of mine - the noun is "goth." "Gothic" is an adjective.

I have had a few people tell me they envy my confidence/ability to pull of the goth look, but I think just as...
Forum: General 09-28-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,547
Posted By LadyLucretia
So are you born preppy too, or born a metalhead?...

So are you born preppy too, or born a metalhead? Why are goths the only group that gets assigned these "deeper" meanings?

Many old school goths I know agree that it is more than just superficial,...
Forum: Introductions 09-28-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,766
Posted By LadyLucretia
Perhaps you need to look beyond the mall food...

Perhaps you need to look beyond the mall food court.
Forum: Introductions 09-28-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,143
Posted By LadyLucretia
Unless it's Paris Hilton, we probably won't say...

Unless it's Paris Hilton, we probably won't say anything bad about what you listen to as long as you don't claim that non-goth bands are goth. Knowing your tastes helps us make accurate...
Forum: Whining 09-28-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,491
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well, if you dress goth you are certainly...

Well, if you dress goth you are certainly inviting attention, and you should be prepared to deal with it. It's not fair, but life isn't fair.
Forum: Fashion 09-28-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,901
Posted By LadyLucretia
I have just about everything pierced. My septum...

I have just about everything pierced. My septum hurt the most, but *ahem* certain other piercings were far worse during healing. Don't ever get two very painful piercings in the same sitting, trust...
Forum: General 09-28-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,142
Posted By LadyLucretia
Troll, or so stupid we should just ignore them...

Troll, or so stupid we should just ignore them anyway.
Forum: Introductions 09-28-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
Posted By LadyLucretia
I hope this is a troll, because otherwise it...

I hope this is a troll, because otherwise it would mean that the sad potato face on their profile is actually them.
Forum: Whining 09-28-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,687
Posted By LadyLucretia
I read through your old posts where you said you...

I read through your old posts where you said you were dyslexic. I understand that that is a disability, but maybe you should try to use spell check more, because your writing is almost unreadable.
Forum: Spooky News 09-28-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,212
Posted By LadyLucretia
Is it really so much to ask that people have...

Is it really so much to ask that people have decent credit? Sure, shit happens, but credit is just a measure of whether you pay your debts or not. I think it's a fair way of assessing how responsible...
Forum: Fashion 09-28-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 31,796
Posted By LadyLucretia
Don't worry so much about "gothic colors." Go...

Don't worry so much about "gothic colors." Go with what looks good on you. I look good in jewel tones, which incidentally look pretty goth. But honestly all my favorite clubbing outfits are colors -...
Forum: Music 09-28-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,748
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well, the good news and bad news is that the...

Well, the good news and bad news is that the Sisters are one of the most imitated goth bands of all time. So if you like them, there's lots out there like them, the bad news is that most of it isn't...
Forum: Whining 09-27-2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,630
Posted By LadyLucretia
As much as I respect your magnificence, Smoov, I...

As much as I respect your magnificence, Smoov, I am technically old enough to be JCCs mother, so please don't call me his girlfriend :)

To all the haters: garbled syntax or not, Smoov's posts are...
Forum: General 09-27-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,547
Posted By LadyLucretia
That's a good attitude to have. Bands I would...

That's a good attitude to have. Bands I would recommend you currently would be KMFDM, Lacrimosa, Lacuna Coil, and Ministry. They all have heavier, metal-influenced elements that you might appreciate...
Forum: Music 09-27-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,729
Posted By LadyLucretia
Sorry but it doesn't work that way. By that...

Sorry but it doesn't work that way. By that measure, Flock of Seagulls and Madonna are goth, because a lot of goths like them.
Forum: Whining 09-27-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,630
Posted By LadyLucretia
I disagree. Smoov's posts always give me a...

I disagree. Smoov's posts always give me a chuckle.
Forum: General 09-27-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,547
Posted By LadyLucretia
That's what I figured :). As I said to the last...

That's what I figured :). As I said to the last person who made a similar statement - saying you "went goth" implies that you were an actual goth, not a spooky kid. It's safer to say that you became...
Forum: General 09-27-2007, 08:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,547
Posted By LadyLucretia
Define "turning goth." Three years ago you would...

Define "turning goth." Three years ago you would have been 14, correct? Sorry, but the last time someone said this, they meant they were a spookykid for a few years as opposed to a goth. Are you...
Forum: Fashion 09-26-2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,184
Posted By LadyLucretia
One word: Ebay.

One word: Ebay.
Forum: Music 09-26-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
I wasn't saying you need higher education to...

I wasn't saying you need higher education to evaluate music. I said "knowledge and experience," much of which could not be learned in a classroom anyway (i.e. going to live shows).
Forum: Fashion 09-26-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 21,038
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm smelling troll again. As for me - I have...

I'm smelling troll again.

As for me - I have 20 piercings currently, and I've had somewhere around 30 if you count all those I had to retire. All of my piercings were done between the ages of...
Forum: Music 09-26-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Yeah, but that led to KISS releasing that awful...

Yeah, but that led to KISS releasing that awful disco album! Sorry, I had to point that out :P.



I did not name any names or give any examples based off of people, so I'm not sure what else I...
Forum: Fashion 09-26-2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,656
Posted By LadyLucretia
It's part of the cyber goth style, which takes...

It's part of the cyber goth style, which takes futuristic elements and interprets them in a dark way. Hallmarks of the style are synthetic hair with bright colors/synthetic materials like tubing...
Forum: Music 09-26-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Believe it or not, the thread was not directed at...

Believe it or not, the thread was not directed at you. It was inspired by the slew of recent new posters who kept talking out of their asses about music. It has nothing to do with my opinion of HIM,...
Forum: Spooky News 09-26-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,212
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm willing to bet that out of those three people...

I'm willing to bet that out of those three people who left nasty comments, at least one will see their son or daughter come home with either a tramp stamp or a tribal armband. Karma's a bitch!
Forum: Music 09-26-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,443
Posted By LadyLucretia
Constructive criticism: It's pretty good for...

Constructive criticism:

It's pretty good for the style you're going for. What sort of demographic are you looking to appeal to?

The creepy guy rapping kind of threw me off. I'm sorry, but it...
Forum: Music 09-26-2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
But the problem with that is that while we...

But the problem with that is that while we *should* be able to objectively evaluate skill, people will still argue about it. A band's lyrics could just be one cliche after another, but someone who...
Forum: General 09-25-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm assuming you're referring to Gothic...

I'm assuming you're referring to Gothic literature and Gothic revival architecture. While I agree that those are clearly aesthetic influences on goth, I'm not sure how they constitute a culture, so...
Forum: Fashion 09-25-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,199
Posted By LadyLucretia
Maybe, but why take the risk: ...

Maybe, but why take the risk:

http://iam.bmezine.com/qod4.exe?cmd=entry&tprm=2920
http://iam.bmezine.com/qod4.exe?cmd=entry&tprm=2314

It's even in the BME encyclopedia, which is probably the...
Forum: Whining 09-25-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,038
Posted By LadyLucretia
Talk to your parents and get their support in...

Talk to your parents and get their support in case it escalates. I went through the same thing in HS - my principal once told me that I was "dressed like a prostitute" when the only skin exposed was...
Forum: Whining 09-25-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,243
Posted By LadyLucretia
Try coffee shops, open mics, 18+ shows, etc.

Try coffee shops, open mics, 18+ shows, etc.
Forum: Music 09-25-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Yes, but if you went to a formal ball in that...

Yes, but if you went to a formal ball in that outfit and insisted it was evening wear, would you be upset if people disagreed with you because they felt it was inappropriate?
Forum: Fashion 09-25-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,860
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm probably officially an asshole for butting in...

I'm probably officially an asshole for butting in and asking this, but your profile says you are 18 and working on your GED. Are you married? Does your partner have a steady enough job to support you...
Forum: Music 09-25-2007, 11:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
What about people whose job is to define the high...

What about people whose job is to define the high end (like Dr. Smoov, heh)? While a panel of classically trained chefs and nutritionists can't *prove* the "taste level of McDonalds is low, they can...
Forum: Politics 09-25-2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,283
Posted By LadyLucretia
I never said they should get off without charges....

I never said they should get off without charges. I just don't think a 17 year old should be sitting in jail charged with attempted murder over a schoolyard fight that only resulted in a few hours in...
Forum: Politics 09-25-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,283
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well, one white kid beat up a black student and...

Well, one white kid beat up a black student and was charged with simple battery. Granted, six on one is a different ratio, but was the damage done really enough to trump the charges up to attempted...
Forum: Music 09-25-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 75,161
Posted By LadyLucretia
Punk, choral music, rockabilly, straight up post...

Punk, choral music, rockabilly, straight up post punk, ska, silly stuff like They Might Be Giants.
Forum: Music 09-25-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ha! It's so funny that you bring them up. I am...

Ha! It's so funny that you bring them up. I am friends with most of the members of that band. They are a lot of funny and always good for The 3AM Adventure (TM).
Forum: Politics 09-25-2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,283
Posted By LadyLucretia
Of course not. The issue is why the white...

Of course not. The issue is why the white students are being charged with less serious offenses for committing the same crimes (or worse).

And the kid pulling a gun on two black students, and...
Forum: General 09-25-2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
Ok, so clearly you are not a record collector....

Ok, so clearly you are not a record collector. That explains a lot.

Keep whatever definition of goth works for you. Am I right to suspect that you're not big on the club scene? Well, if you ever...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
So, you're saying that punk could exist on...

So, you're saying that punk could exist on anti-establishment views alone, sans the actual music? Certainly both the views *and* the music must exist for there to be a subculture based around it. I'm...
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
I think you nailed it. I don't define myself by...

I think you nailed it. I don't define myself by any one thing - be it my job, my taste in wine, my education, or my music tastes, so I guess that's part of why I don't relate to this sort of approach.
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well, I like Wendy's chicken nuggets...a lot. But...

Well, I like Wendy's chicken nuggets...a lot. But I don't claim they're high end. On the same token, I think 45 Grave is awesome, but on a level that is all B-Movie campiness, as opposed to the...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
Foolish, because I gave specific examples to back...

Foolish, because I gave specific examples to back my views, as opposed to your pure speculation? And I acknowledge that there is more to it than music, but I feel that music is the most prominent...
Forum: Whining 09-24-2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,570
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well, I agree and so do most of the people on...

Well, I agree and so do most of the people on this forum, so I'm not even sure what the issue is anymore.
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Seriously, though - what I just posted is the...

Seriously, though - what I just posted is the opposite of what you seem to have been saying lately, and I'm genuinely confused about whether I've just been misinterpreting you or if you've reversed...
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
So, if a person with a Ph.D. in Engineering truly...

So, if a person with a Ph.D. in Engineering truly related to the 'music' of Paris Hilton, that would define them more than their intellect?

Personally I think it's incredibly one-dimensional to...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
Well, there's the physical landscape of...

Well, there's the physical landscape of industrial towns like Leeds where the Sisters and various other bands are from.

There's the socioeconomic situation in the UK which created punk and the "no...
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Wait...what? Haven't you been ranting nonstop...

Wait...what? Haven't you been ranting nonstop about how people shouldn't be judged by what they listen to and how they evaluate/label it?
Forum: Whining 09-24-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,570
Posted By LadyLucretia
They may not be uneducated in *general,* but if...

They may not be uneducated in *general,* but if they don't know about the goth scene then by definition they are uneducated about it, much like I am uneducated about Armenian history despite being an...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm pretty certain it didn't start with Wicca,...

I'm pretty certain it didn't start with Wicca, that's for sure.



To use your own analogy - goth has some pretty deep and visible roots. We can figure out what soil the "tree" grew in and the...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
I somewhat appreciate you spending time trying to...

I somewhat appreciate you spending time trying to figure this out, but I have to ask - do you spend much time at goth clubs, or interacting with goths in real life? Because the "shared mindset"...
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,638
Posted By LadyLucretia
Taste?

So, just a little philosophical exercise here:

Few people disagree that when it comes to most things, there are different levels of taste, from the "low" to the "refined."

Think about food....
Forum: Whining 09-24-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,051
Posted By LadyLucretia
I'm sorry that this particular phase didn't work...

I'm sorry that this particular phase didn't work out for you, but at least you still have your mommy to cry to (and drive you to the mall to buy you a new identity).
Forum: Politics 09-24-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,001
Posted By LadyLucretia
That's odd, I thought the same thing, something...

That's odd, I thought the same thing, something about you must just read as effeminate.
Forum: Whining 09-24-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,720
Posted By LadyLucretia
TAKE PICTURES OF THE BRUISES AND LUMP. ...

TAKE PICTURES OF THE BRUISES AND LUMP.

Seriously. Start documenting everything. Get a small tape recorder and try to record any fights that involve physical threats/abuse. Write down dates, times,...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,235
Posted By LadyLucretia
No, you're just smart enough to know it's not...

No, you're just smart enough to know it's not worth it.
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,235
Posted By LadyLucretia
If a psychologist feels that a child is being...

If a psychologist feels that a child is being endangered or abused they are legally obligated to talk to the police.

There comes a point where if you're not willing to get help, then you have to...
Forum: Fashion 09-24-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,199
Posted By LadyLucretia
It's much like calling tattoos "tats" - it's...

It's much like calling tattoos "tats" - it's commonly done, but within the body modification community it's often a pet peeve. I've seen lots of piercers/piercing aficionados complain about the term...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,235
Posted By LadyLucretia
If it is easier for your body to push the string...

If it is easier for your body to push the string out than heal around it, it will push it out, especially if it's not in too deep.

The point of a therapist is that you can talk about things in...
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,235
Posted By LadyLucretia
So your pride is more important to you then your...

So your pride is more important to you then your happiness? Unless you are a clear danger to yourself or others you will not get "sent" anywhere.

There are many other effective coping mechanisms...
Forum: Whining 09-24-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,570
Posted By LadyLucretia
Welcome to the human race.

Welcome to the human race.
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,235
Posted By LadyLucretia
First of all, you are putting yourself at risk...

First of all, you are putting yourself at risk for infection and scarring. An arm corset piercing done by a trained professional is still likely to reject, so yours almost definitely will, especially...
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,888,448
Posted By LadyLucretia
You really sound like a closet case.

You really sound like a closet case.
Forum: General 09-24-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 13,823
Posted By LadyLucretia
Yeah, I thought linkbroken's comment was pretty...

Yeah, I thought linkbroken's comment was pretty damn asinine as well. I don't think he is at all representative of people's general attitudes.
Forum: Politics 09-24-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,001
Posted By LadyLucretia
Because no matter how much you say "stereotypes...

Because no matter how much you say "stereotypes are bad," you will always find people who fit the stereotype.

Like there's this stereotype about metalheads not being all that bright...
Forum: Music 09-24-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,729
Posted By LadyLucretia
Is there some sort of scale to determine what...

Is there some sort of scale to determine what level of nasal vocals is emo as opposed to pop punk? Because clearly I need some help with that.

Oh wait, that would require caring, never mind :).
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