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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. Super Squirrel

    A Thread for Random Videos 1 2 3 4 629

    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

    Ragitsu
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  3. 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.

    Old Man
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  4. ahduval

    What Non-Fiction Book have you just finished? 1 2 3 4 20

    by ahduval

    Based on that other thread, what non-fiction books have you read recently? The main reason for this thread is to inform our fellow herophiles on what non-fiction books are worth the time to read. The secondary reason for this thread is to increase my post count The first book I rate is Dead Men Do Tell Tales: The Strange and Fascinating Cases of a Forensic Anthropologist by William Maples A good book to learn what bones can tell about a person and what killed them. This is not a textbook however, it is a memoir of a forensic paleontologist (William Maples) and how he approaches the cases. As a history geek I especially enjoyed the last chapters …

    Old Man
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  5. Logan D. Hurricanes

    The Non Sequitor Thread 1 2 3 4 240

    by Logan D. Hurricanes
    • 6k replies
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    Because sometimes you just moose.

    Bazza
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  6. Guest Black Lotus

    What Are You Listening To Right Now? 1 2 3 4 656

    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
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  7. Simon

    Political Discussion Thread (With Rules) 1 2 3 4 974

    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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  8. Ragitsu

    Ctrl+V 1 2 3 4 629

    by Ragitsu

    The rules are simple: hold down the Ctrl button, and hit V. If whatever is going to appear is not appropriate for these forums, don't post it!

    Clonus
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  9. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 1 2 3 4 77

    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

    Cygnia
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  10. 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.

    unclevlad
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  11. teh bunneh

    And now, for your daily dose of cute... 1 2 3 4 687

    by teh bunneh

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

    Lord Liaden
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  12. Pariah

    General Sports Thread 1 2 3 4 66

    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.

    Pariah
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  13. Dust Raven

    Jokes 1 2 3 4 317

    by Dust Raven

    Everybody likes jokes. Here is a thread to post your favorite or most recently heard jokes. Here's one I heard today: A woman takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9-year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them and hides in the bedroom closet to watch. The woman's husband also comes home. She puts her lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there already. The little boy says, "Dark in here." The man says, "Yes, it is." Boy - "I have a baseball." Man - "That's nice." Boy - "Want to buy it?" Man - "No, thanks." Boy - "My dad's outside." Man - "OK, how much?" Boy - "$250" In the next few weeks, it…

    Bazza
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  14. Pariah

    Random Song Lyrics Thread 1 2 3 4 216

    by Pariah

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

    Pariah
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  15. unclevlad

    NBA 2023-2024 1 2 3

    by unclevlad
    • 65 replies
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    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…

    Pariah
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  16. Trencher

    A.I is here and it will make the world worse. 1 2 3 4 13

    by Trencher

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

    Cygnia
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  17. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Funny Pics II: The Revenge 1 2 3 4 612

    by Logan D. Hurricanes

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

    Starlord
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  18. 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.

    Bazza
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  19. 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."

    Pariah
    Last reply by Pariah,
  20. unclevlad

    NFL 2023 1 2 3 4 45

    by unclevlad

    Well...apparently the rookies are starting to report today; training camps start opening early next week. So, it's time for a thread for the new season. And ugh...this isn't exactly the best way to start things out, but ESPN's Outside the Lines team is showing a story regarding who leaked the emails that led to Jon Gruden's firing. The story is massively ugly. We start with Dan Snyder, but that's no surprise now. They don't accuse individuals per se, but make cases for...Goodell, DeMaurice Smith (head of the PA), and general league officials and even owners, who were MORE than happy, apparently, to force Gruden out. They also suggest Snyder ha…

    Pariah
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  21. Pariah

    The 2024 Baseball Thread 1 2 3 4

    by Pariah
    • 76 replies
    • 764 views

    Well, it looks like we had our first spring training game last night, so the new baseball year has officially begun. Let's kick it off with an amusing little article from college baseball: LOOK: LSU designated hitter Hayden Travinski uses pencil bat Maybe he can land an NIL deal with Ticonderoga.

    unclevlad
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  22. Pariah

    A Thread for Random Movie Lines 1 2 3 4 66

    by Pariah

    Exactly what it says on the tin.

    Michael Hopcroft
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  23. 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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  24. 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

    Old Man
    Last reply by Old Man,
  25. 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…

    Hermit
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