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Ben Lahnger · 03-21-2006, 10:33 PM

Winged, I'm glad your making progress on the research paper. My particular blend of Geekiness does not include Neopets, but I don't hold it against anyone. They're kinda cute.

We're all used to your posting style. I've observed that if you get four or more posts in a row, then you run the risk of being branded an attention whore or some such thing. I really don't have a problem with the way you post, hun. It's all good!

winged_dreams · 03-21-2006, 10:34 PM

I don't think anyone would call me an attention whore but you never know...*shiffty eyes*

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 04:46 AM

I wonder why the race thread was closed.

I thought that it was a valid topic of discussion.

Racism exists. Why can we not discuss it?

Empty_Purple_Stars · 03-22-2006, 08:36 AM

It's open..

I just closed it at 3 am for a few hours of a 'cooling off period'.

Things were getting pretty heated in there, and though our members behaved with intellect and maturity, the racist trolls weren't exactly behaving the same way. Call it a "time out" if you will.

But its open now.. Post away.

Ben Lahnger · 03-22-2006, 08:55 AM

E_P_S, what time are you going to be leaving. I want to know when to have you in my thoughts.

Shi'ark · 03-22-2006, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empty_Purple_Stars

It's open..

I just closed it at 3 am for a few hours of a 'cooling off period'.

Things were getting pretty heated in there, and though our members behaved with intellect and maturity, the racist trolls weren't exactly behaving the same way. Call it a "time out" if you will.

But its open now.. Post away.

I was happy it was closed, I was getting tiered of have that stupid argument with that wanker. Next time I will have to just ignore them. I think a fight is what some are after.

Empty_Purple_Stars · 03-22-2006, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Lahnger

E_P_S, what time are you going to be leaving. I want to know when to have you in my thoughts.

9:45 Pacific Time is when the procedure is scheduled..

You read my mind, need all of those I can get.

We're two hours ahead of H-town if that helps.

Thanks for the support.

I'm out.

*Hugs*

Ben Lahnger · 03-22-2006, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shi'ark

I was happy it was closed, I was getting tiered of have that stupid argument with that wanker. Next time I will have to just ignore them. I think a fight is what some are after.

Shi'ark, there's no small amount of wisdom in that thought. Many emotional conversations that happen here occur because the person actually just wants conflict.

The trick is to determine early on what people's motivations are. And that is not easy. For instance, I can debate with the best of folks. And I will on occasion even take an opposing point of view just for the sake of argument ... playing devil's advocate. But if I notice either myself or another participant getting too emotional, I try to be aware of that and step away from the table.

This is a lovely place to chat, share ideas, inspire and inform each other, and even entertain each other. But it just shouldn't be a blood pressure raising experience ... unless that is the result of reading some of the wonderful horror and suspense writing featured on this site.

Shi'ark · 03-22-2006, 09:17 AM

I am nothing if not passionate

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 09:20 AM

What is the pop that comes out of Japan called?

Jap-pop? No.

I can't remember.

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 09:25 AM

Oh yeah.

I just downloaded some "goth" J-pop. It is somewhat good.

In fact, I would almost say that it is very good. The only drawback is that I can't understand the lyrics.

*Edit* I also downloaded every Type O album, a band called Zeromancer, Massive Attack, Godhead, Hammerfall, and Cradle of Filth.

Ben Lahnger · 03-22-2006, 09:59 AM

Expression of the day from www.urbandictionary.com:

chat gravity

The degree of familiarity with another person, which, if you chance to encounter them on the street, will determine if you merely greet them in passing or stop to talk.

We saw each other on the sidewalk and said 'hello' to each other. But she was just a friend of a friend I'd only met once or twice before, and there wasn't enough chat gravity to merit stopping and chatting.

.

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xnguela

Can it be pop -and- goth?

If it is from Japan. They are trendy goths.

*duh*

I didn't think I'd make it to Elder. Now, I'm almost to Andrew.

Sweet.

Ben Lahnger · 03-22-2006, 10:09 AM

Tenet, I remember when you said that you just hoped you made it to Elder. It's so cool that you're gonna hit Andrew ... and not just for the usual reasons.

I'm all for a party too!

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 10:29 AM

Thanks guys.

Ahhh... family.

succubus,queenofvampires · 03-22-2006, 11:21 AM

I have yearbook pics tomorrow, and right now a HUGE zit just broke out on my chin!!
UGHH!!
Does anyone of you have any tricks to quickly zap zits?

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 11:24 AM

Take a piece of bread, butter it, dip it in hot milk, and blot it on the zit. That will make it turn to a white head. Pop it then. After that put some astrigent on it.

Make-up is all you can do after that. Try some heavy base.

succubus,queenofvampires · 03-22-2006, 11:28 AM

Is it okay if I pop it? Won't it leave any mark?

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 11:30 AM

No, plus it will not be a bump... it will be flush with your skin.

succubus,queenofvampires · 03-22-2006, 11:53 AM

Oh ok. Thanks tenet and Xng. I'm trying your solution right now, Tenet.
If the redness and swelling doesn't cease, I'm giving the sugar paste a shot.

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 12:05 PM

Feck! I forgot I have a doctors appointment today.

That sucks. Good thing my mom called me and reminded me. And she lives in Houston!

Feck, I don't want to go.

succubus,queenofvampires · 03-22-2006, 12:07 PM

I'll prepare the paste right now.Merci beaucoup,Xnguela. *Bisoux*

03-22-2006, 12:09 PM

My computer at home won't stop. It's apparently making the "clicky noise of death" and it just keeps restarting it self over and over.

*Cry

I wish it was working right now.

tenet_2012 · 03-22-2006, 12:10 PM

Damn eyes... hard drive went out.

That sucks. A new one isn't that expense as long as the computer isn't too old and you have your boot disc.

succubus,queenofvampires · 03-22-2006, 12:12 PM

Tenet, thanks a lot! It worked!! I was just getting up to prepare the sugar paste when I realized that almost all of the redness is gone! *smooch*