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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. Simon

    Political Discussion Thread (With Rules) 1 2 3 4 814

    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…

    TrickstaPriest
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  3. Logan.1179

    Funny Pics II: The Revenge 1 2 3 4 433

    by Logan.1179

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

    Ternaugh
    Last reply by Ternaugh,
  4. Susano

    What Have You Watched Recently? 1 2 3 4 447

    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?

    Ternaugh
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  5. Pariah

    2022-23 NFL Thread 1 2 3 4 19

    by Pariah

    The first round of the NFL Draft is tonight, and although my team isn't participating this evening, I figured it was time. First story of the new thread actually involves news announced yesterday: Peyton Manning announces scholarship endowment in memory of Demaryius Thomas

    unclevlad
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  6. Kara Zor-El

    Musings on Random Musings 1 2 3 4 1010

    by Kara Zor-El
    • 25.2k replies
    • 79.4k views

    Play nice!

    Cancer
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  7. Old Man

    A Thread for Random Musings 1 2 3 4 690

    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.

    Logan.1179
    Last reply by Logan.1179,
  8. Dust Raven

    Jokes 1 2 3 4 269

    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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  9. Ragitsu

    Ctrl+V 1 2 3 4 580

    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!

    Ragitsu
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  10. Pariah

    Alphabet Game 2021 1 2 3 4 225

    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

    death tribble
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  11. Psybolt

    WWE Snark-Free Zone 1 2 3 4 47

    by Psybolt

    I have been reading the other wrestling thread on this site but I am constantly irritated by the snarky comments by the people claiming to be wrestling fans there. I get so tired of it that I decided to start a new thread where real wrestling fans can come to talk about their love of wrestling without those people who continually want to put it down because it "sucks" or that Miz or Orton or Cena or whatever sucks. I am not asking for people to like everything about the WWE (or TNA). I don't like everything. But I would ask that those Internet "smarts" who have nothing but negative things to say to stay away. Of course, with the IWC being a gripe-filled group…

    death tribble
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  12. Logan.1179

    Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 1 2 3 4 18

    by Logan.1179

    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

    Pariah
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  13. Pariah

    General Sports Thread 1 2 3 4 37

    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,
  14. teh bunneh

    And now, for your daily dose of cute... 1 2 3 4 621

    by teh bunneh

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

    Ternaugh
    Last reply by Ternaugh,
  15. 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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  16. nexus

    Foods for those that just don't care anymore 1 2 3 4 232

    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,
  17. Super Squirrel

    Longest Running Thread EVER 1 2 3 4 1377

    by Super Squirrel

    This is an experiment. What we have is an attempt by me to create the longest running, NON game thread. Our record to beat, is the Catsuit thread. Quite a challange. And we are going to have to keep this thing as best we can. Threads and Tangents are welcome. Getting it locked is not desired. Now all we need is a launching point. What does everyone feel about the Red Sox "Curse"? And are you aware that this year Stephen King is going to every game and will be writing a book about the season.

    L. Marcus
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  18. Super Squirrel

    A Thread for Random Videos 1 2 3 4 589

    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
    Last reply by tkdguy,
  19. Hermit

    The "Nice Happy" Thread 1 2 3 4 174

    by Hermit
    • 4.3k replies
    • 41.1k views

    Inspired by Enforcer's comment on another thread: So, well, here is a "nice happy thread" meant to be used only for "nice happy" things.

    tkdguy
    Last reply by tkdguy,
  20. unclevlad

    College Football 2022 1 2 3 4 6

    by unclevlad

    Well since Mr. P kicked off the NFL thread, I'll get the college thread. Preseason polls are about as full of meaningful comments as afternoon talk radio, but still...the preseason picks are Next Verse, Same as the Rest. Bama, Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson. Hey, maybe one of em won't live up to expectations. Asking for 2 of em to fall flat...that's a bridge too far. Scary...the very lightweight first week...even called "Week 0" in the schedule on si.com...has 10 games, largely non-entities...and it's Aug. 27th. GAH!!!! Not ready for football. Nevada's actually coming down to play the Aggies that weekend. No game time listed yet..…

    unclevlad
    Last reply by unclevlad,
  21. Hermit

    The cranky thread 1 2 3 4 633

    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…

    Old Man
    Last reply by Old Man,
  22. unclevlad

    2022 Baseball Thread 1 2 3 4 12

    by unclevlad

    With spring training games going on, the strike threat gone, it's time to start a thread for the new season. And I get to start it with a bang. Instead of putting into the CBA, MLB and MLBPA made some rules changes...note that this facility was included in the CBA. 1. The Ohtani rule. If the starting pitcher is also listed as the DH, then removing him as a pitcher does NOT remove him as the DH. He can stay in that role. This only applies to the starters, but let's be honest, it applies only to Ohtani. 2. Extra runner starting on 2B in extra innings is BACK for 2022. Yay! I know it's polarizing, but I feel it *greatl…

    Logan.1179
    Last reply by Logan.1179,
  23. Marcus Impudite

    A Thread For All Things Creepy And/Or Scary 1 2 3 4 17

    by Marcus Impudite

    WARNING: The contents of this thread may be too disturbing or terrifying for some people. If you have a low PRE score and/or are easily squicked out, now would be a good time to head for the exit. If you're at the office right now, we cannot guarantee that everything here will be 100% work-safe, so please use discretion. To kick things off, a little something from Mr. Nightmare's YouTube channel:

    wcw43921
    Last reply by wcw43921,
  24. Pariah

    The Academics Thread 1 2 3 4 135

    by Pariah
    • 3.4k replies
    • 57.7k views

    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
    Last reply by Pariah,
  25. Starlord

    The Advice Column 1 2 3 4 46

    by Starlord

    Always check your references.

    Pariah
    Last reply by Pariah,

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