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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. unclevlad

    College Football 24-25 1 2 3 4 6

    by unclevlad
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    Not quite time for this, normally, but there is significant news that impacts college football. The Big 12 chancellors and presidents approved the proposed settlement in the NCAA's House case...the big one that was a class action lawsuit seeking back pay. The settlement is for $2.7 billion...because the potential liability was several times that amount, due to triple damages as an antitrust case. The other terms also mean the schools may optionally set up direct revenue-sharing payments...we're talking $20 million per school for the big boys. The Athletic noted, in a story from earlier this morning, that this is also going to broaden the divide b…

    unclevlad
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  3. Simon

    Political Discussion Thread (With Rules) 1 2 3 4 1023

    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…

    tkdguy
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  4. Pariah

    Alphabet Game 2021 1 2 3 4 336

    by Pariah

    Here's the deal: We'll start with a topic. I will post something matching that topic that begins with the letter A. The next post will be something matching the same topic that begins with the letter B. The next one will be the letter C, and so forth. Whoever posts the answer with the letter Z picks the next topic. Let's go. Topic: Modes of Transportation Aeroplane

    Pariah
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  5. Starlord

    The Old Folks Home 1 2 3 4 19

    by Starlord

    Say something a young person wouldn't understand. Darn, I need another Flashcube!

    unclevlad
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  6. csyphrett

    The One Million Word Project 1 2 3 4 8

    by csyphrett

    The Hermit “Mark?” Jane Hillsmierer paused in the outline of the door frame around her. She reached for the switch one side of the door. She had learned to distrust the dark. “It’s me, Jane.” “I’m here, Janie.” A lamp cut on, casting a glow on a work table. Mark Hadron sat so she couldn’t see his face. “Why are you sitting in the dark?” She placed her hands in front of her. “What brings you by, Janie?” Mark shifted slightly in the shadow. “The business is closed.” “I think you need to think about reopening it.” Jane stepped forward. “I got a warning from Nobody. Another rip is coming.” “It will have to happen without the Lamplighters.” Mark turn…

    csyphrett
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  7. Pariah

    NFL 2024-25 1 2 3 4 11

    by Pariah

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

    unclevlad
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  8. Super Squirrel

    A Thread for Random Videos 1 2 3 4 639

    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

    tkdguy
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  9. Pariah

    The 2024 Baseball Thread 1 2 3 4 11

    by Pariah

    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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  10. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 1 2 3 4 91

    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

    Old Man
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  11. Dust Raven

    Jokes 1 2 3 4 339

    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…

    BoloOfEarth
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  12. teh bunneh

    And now, for your daily dose of cute... 1 2 3 4 697

    by teh bunneh

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

    Cygnia
    Last reply by Cygnia,
  13. Pariah

    Random Song Lyrics Thread 1 2 3 4 218

    by Pariah

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

    Pariah
    Last reply by Pariah,
  14. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Funny Pics II: The Revenge 1 2 3 4 645

    by Logan D. Hurricanes

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

    L. Marcus
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  15. Old Man

    A Thread for Random Musings 1 2 3 4 706

    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.

    Duke Bushido
    Last reply by Duke Bushido,
  16. Hermit

    The cranky thread 1 2 3 4 650

    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
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  17. Bazza

    The Last Word 1 2 3 4 1420

    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)

    Bazza
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  18. Pariah

    The Academics Thread 1 2 3 4 172

    by Pariah

    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.

    Logan D. Hurricanes
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  19. Logan D. Hurricanes

    The Non Sequitor Thread 1 2 3 4 241

    by Logan D. Hurricanes

    Because sometimes you just moose.

    tkdguy
    Last reply by tkdguy,
  20. Christopher R Taylor

    Superhero trademark ended

    by Christopher R Taylor

    Particularly useful for Champions. Now the company can use the term superhero in titles and print. Marvel and DC used to own the trademark, but that's been broken. Its basically public domain, and everyone owns the term.

    Christopher R Taylor
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  21. Starlord

    The Advice Column 1 2 3 4 53

    by Starlord

    Always check your references.

    Starlord
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  22. Guest Black Lotus

    What Are You Listening To Right Now? 1 2 3 4 661

    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!"

    TheNaga
    Last reply by TheNaga,
  23. nexus

    Foods for those that just don't care anymore 1 2 3 4 279

    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
    Last reply by Cygnia,
  24. Trencher

    A.I is here and it will make the world worse. 1 2 3 4 18

    by Trencher

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

    Logan D. Hurricanes
    Last reply by Logan D. Hurricanes,
  25. Kara Zor-El

    Musings on Random Musings 1 2 3 4 1022

    by Kara Zor-El

    Play nice!

    death tribble
    Last reply by death tribble,

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