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  1. Hermit

    Moderator Note to folks: Regarding the F word overuse 1 2 3 4 12

    by Hermit

    Folks (And I do mean more than one, not trying to single ANYONE person out, but this seems a good thread to bring it up...again) Only in referring to cancer (the medical condition, not the poster) And COVID (In the Coronavirus thread) are we supposed to use a certain F word on these boards. The Admins have in the past reminded folks that while we tend towards older demographics we want this to be a family friendly board over all. SO... I mention this now and then, and yet still if I do a search, folks ignore it..a lot. So far my options appear to be... Start issuing warnings and infractions Clear them up only to have them happen again …

    Hermit
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  2. Pariah

    The Academics Thread 1 2 3 4 164

    by Pariah
    • 4.1k replies
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    Are you in school? Do you teach school? Do you have family members in school? Are you experiencing (or have you experienced) strange, remarkable, and/or amusing things related to school? Or do you just like reading and taking about other people's school experiences? Then this thread is for you.

    Pariah
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  3. Pariah

    NFL 2024-25

    by Pariah

    The draft is later this week, so why not kick off a new thread for the coming season?

    Pariah
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  4. GhostDancer

    On This Day in History 1 2 3 4 30

    by GhostDancer

    In memory of Tom Tyler, aka Vincent Markowski, of Hamtramck, Michigan, whose birthday was today, 1903. His family was Lithuanian. One of his film roles was the World's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, widely regarded as one of the finest serials ever produced. He also starred as The Phantom, and appeared in more than 150 movies. A champion weightlifter, he qualified for the 1928 Olympics, the same year that he won the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) heavyweight weightlifting championship, lifting 760 pounds (340 kg)—a record that stood for fourteen years. Tom developed a rare disease, scleroderma, costing him his looks, his marriage, his livelihood and his life.

    death tribble
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  5. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 1 2 3 4 78

    by Logan D. Hurricanes

    We really need a miscellaneous news thread... Let's try to keep this civil, ok? ... "Great Day" For Bumblebees As Californian Court Rules That They Are Fish

    unclevlad
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  6. Super Squirrel

    A Thread for Random Videos 1 2 3 4 630

    by Super Squirrel

    I brought my headphones to work tonight so during the slow parts (almost the entire night) I have been able to watch some videos on Google Video. I figured I'd start a thread for people to share random videos. An amusing Final Fantasy Sequence: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4511700021036249808 A guy lights his fart on fire: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6304447980554417691 A funny counterstrike video with someone whining because he can't get into the vents (NSFW): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7118750192530790377

    Cygnia
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  7. nexus

    Foods for those that just don't care anymore 1 2 3 4 271

    by nexus

    Country fried bacon with cream gravy Deep fried bacon around a hot dog with egg and cheese on a bun AKA: Jersey Breakfast Seven Steps end your life: Gourmet Bacon Suishi Edit: The last illustration also serves as an example of your arteries after eating.

    Cygnia
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  8. teh bunneh

    And now, for your daily dose of cute... 1 2 3 4 688

    by teh bunneh

    May I present: Kitteh Roulette! http://www.kittehroulette.com/

    Lord Liaden
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  9. Pariah

    Random Song Lyrics Thread 1 2 3 4 216

    by Pariah

    Post random song lyrics here. Because sometimes, you just have to.

    death tribble
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  10. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Funny Pics II: The Revenge 1 2 3 4 613

    by Logan D. Hurricanes

    Starting a new one because I fear we broke the old one.

    Starlord
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  11. Bazza

    The Last Word 1 2 3 4 1414

    by Bazza

    Who is going to get the 'last word'? Edit: this thread was started a long time ago (two years from this edit) for the current discussions, go to the end of this thread. Edit 2: approx 3 years as from this edit, previous edit was "Apr 25th, '07 at 07:44 PM". Edit 3: Previous edit was: Feb 10th, '08 at 08:22 PM. This thread has been going for nearly 5.5 years (exactly 2015 days)

    tkdguy
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  12. Simon

    Political Discussion Thread (With Rules) 1 2 3 4 977

    by Simon

    OK...it's unlikely that we'll be able to get away without any political discussion taking place in the forums (despite the fact that the forums are for an RPG and there are plenty of other arenas for political discourse) -- so we're going to make a dedicated spot for them to take place. With rules that will be followed. Before I get into the rules, a little bit about self-policing. You guys are a good group. I'm assuming that, political differences aside, you'd like to keep each other around. So you're going to be the first level of checks that will take place. This is the ONLY US political discussion thread that is going to be around. If you see someone start a…

    Old Man
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  13. Old Man

    A Thread for Random Musings 1 2 3 4 703

    by Old Man

    I feel the need to spew random thoughts onto a public board from time to time so I thought I'd start up a thread to do it. Of course everyone else is welcome to spew here also--the only rule is that you cannot reply to someone else's post. Each post should have as little to do with the others as possible.

    Pariah
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  14. Pariah

    General Sports Thread 1 2 3 4 67

    by Pariah

    We have threads for Major League Baseball, the NBA, the NFL, college football, etc. But there are other sports that, let's face it, not enough people follow for a thread of their own. Cycling, tennis, ice hockey, football/soccer, curling, that sort of thing. And we have the Olympic Games coming up soon. So here's a thread where we can talk about some of those lesser-known / lesser appreciated sports. Go nuts.

    unclevlad
    Last reply by unclevlad,
  15. Hermit

    The cranky thread 1 2 3 4 648

    by Hermit

    This is the thread for when you're feeling unreasonable, cranky, and/or just plain snarly. By posting here, you automatically concede that you're crankiness has made your arguements questionable at best, and that anyone snapping at you is cranky as well so don't get really offended. Don't post on this thread if you're in a good mood,happy, or (god help us) chipper... Chipper is what we do to wood, it has no place on the cranky thread This is the place to B*tch, moan, and complain about how lousy the little things in life are in petulant fashion. Enjoy... only, don't enjoy too much, that'll go against the feel of things. and that'll make me c…

    tkdguy
    Last reply by tkdguy,
  16. Cassandra

    Random Television Quotes 1 2 3 4 54

    by Cassandra

    "You want to know how Davy Crockett really died at the Alamo? You have to be over 18."

    BarretWallace
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  17. Susano

    What Have You Watched Recently? 1 2 3 4 476

    by Susano

    I just finished viewing Dog Soldiers, a soldiers versus werewolves movie. I found it liked it at lot, parts made me laugh, parts made me shudder, and parts made me say "that's not right...." I highly recommend it. I also watched The Wizard of Oz over the weekend, for the first time. Rather fun, with some highly enjoyable sequences -- the flying monkeys were great! -- and the musical numbers are catchy. I also found it amusing to sort of "count" all the lines that have remained in popular use. What have you seen recently?

    slikmar
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  18. Guest Black Lotus

    What Are You Listening To Right Now? 1 2 3 4 657

    by Guest Black Lotus

    I know almost everyone has Winamp (or the equivalent) cranked up most of the time when they're online. So, what are you listening to? Right now, I'm listening to: "A Boy Named Sue" by Johnny Cash. "My name is Sue! How DO you DO? Now you're gonna die!"

    Ternaugh
    Last reply by Ternaugh,
  19. Hermit

    NGD Scenes from a Hat 1 2 3 4 1074

    by Hermit

    Since Who's line is it anyways? has been the subject of much discussion (okay, SOME discussion) why not try it here? Someone picks a subject/scene, three posters respond to it by writing an example out, and the third one also creates a new subject. Other than that, we wing it. First Scene: The wrong thing to say on a first date

    Michael Hopcroft
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  20. Klytus

    Answers & Questions 1 2 3 4 1022

    by Klytus

    This idea, while not my original creation, is one I have seen used in other places, which I thought would be fun. Rather than asking a question and having others post the answer, then another question - you post an answer, somebody provided the question, then gives another question. Kinda like Jeapordy. One other thing, the answers & questions are not meant to be taken to seriously - let your imagination soar. Let me give a few past examples to get things started. Answer: 97.5 Question: What is the aprroximate size, in astronomical units, of Bill Clinton's libido? Answer: Prof. Plum, in the study, with the rope. Question: What is only slightly less…

    Michael Hopcroft
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  21. Trencher

    A.I is here and it will make the world worse. 1 2 3 4 14

    by Trencher

    This will be bad for real artist. Let me give you an example. Ask me for a picture of anything.

    Michael Hopcroft
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  22. Bazza

    Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase Three and BEYOOOOONND 1 2 3 4 443

    by Bazza

    Marvel has officially announced plans for Phase Three of the MCU so we need one thread to tie it all together, right? Right. Bazza reporting from the Internet: Marvel Announces Phase Three Slate, Included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Captain Marvel And Inhumans Keven Feige interview with Screenrant

    Bazza
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  23. Logan D. Hurricanes

    The Non Sequitor Thread 1 2 3 4 240

    by Logan D. Hurricanes
    • 6k replies
    • 81.2k views

    Because sometimes you just moose.

    Cancer
    Last reply by Cancer,
  24. unclevlad

    NBA 2023-2024 1 2 3

    by unclevlad
    • 73 replies
    • 1k views

    Well, it's a tad early, as training camps don't open for a while but... In what some are calling explosive but I'd call predictable... James Harden *blasts* Sixers GM Daryl Morey and vows never to play for an organization of which he's a part. Even doubled down on it, in case people didn't get the message. ESPN story says he's upset about not getting a long term max deal...poor baby. Only signed a $35M extension...in order to facilitate a trade, but he turns 34 this month. Consistent comments from analysts during the playoffs were, he's lost a step. He was completely MIA in all 4 losses to Boston...12 for 55 from the field, 3 for 24…

    unclevlad
    Last reply by unclevlad,
  25. Starlord

    The Advice Column 1 2 3 4 51

    by Starlord

    Always check your references.

    Bazza
    Last reply by Bazza,
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