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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 1051

    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…

    unclevlad
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  3. Super Squirrel

    A Thread for Random Videos 1 2 3 4 646

    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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  4. Old Man

    A Thread for Random Musings 1 2 3 4 709

    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.

    Bazza
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  5. Pariah

    Alphabet Game 2021 1 2 3 4 364

    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

    unclevlad
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  6. Susano

    What Have You Watched Recently? 1 2 3 4 490

    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?

    Old Man
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  7. Kara Zor-El

    Musings on Random Musings 1 2 3 4 1026

    by Kara Zor-El

    Play nice!

    death tribble
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  8. Ragitsu

    Ctrl+V 1 2 3 4 645

    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!

    Cancer
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  9. Gauntlet

    Quotes of the Day... 1 2 3 4 9

    by Gauntlet

    Here is a place to put your quotes of the day. Mine to start with: How many dead people does it take to change a lightbulb? None Stupid! Dead People aren't afraid of the Dark!

    Cancer
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  10. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Funny Pics II: The Revenge 1 2 3 4 658

    by Logan D. Hurricanes

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

    Cancer
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  11. Pariah

    NFL 2024-25 1 2 3 4 44

    by Pariah

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

    Cygnia
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  12. nexus

    Foods for those that just don't care anymore 1 2 3 4 286

    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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  13. Pariah

    General Sports Thread 1 2 3 4 78

    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
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  14. Logan D. Hurricanes

    Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 1 2 3 4 95

    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

    Logan D. Hurricanes
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  15. SSgt Baloo

    I have a dream. (and MAN was it wierd!) 1 2 3 4 49

    by SSgt Baloo

    Last night I dreamt that I was walking along a stream, I heard voices coming from underneath a bridge. I looked under the bridge and saw a bunch of anthropomorphic mice*. they had gathered under the bridge because there was "good" air beneath the bridge and "bad" air everywhere else (a subconscious connection to the many fires and "smokevercast" we've had locally for several days now) they were talking about their friend who had fallen into the water and was drowning. I reached in the water and rescued their soggy friend before continuing on my way. *See: American Tail, Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers, or Flushed Away for examples.

    csyphrett
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  16. teh bunneh

    And now, for your daily dose of cute... 1 2 3 4 703

    by teh bunneh

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

    Cygnia
    Last reply by Cygnia,
  17. Pariah

    The Academics Thread 1 2 3 4 175

    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.

    Bazza
    Last reply by Bazza,
  18. Pariah

    Random Song Lyrics Thread 1 2 3 4 223

    by Pariah

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

    Pariah
    Last reply by Pariah,
  19. Pariah

    The 2024 Baseball Thread 1 2 3 4 14

    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
    Last reply by unclevlad,
  20. Hermit

    The cranky thread 1 2 3 4 652

    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…

    death tribble
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  21. unclevlad

    College Football 24-25 1 2 3 4 14

    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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  22. Dr. Anomaly

    "Neat" Pictures 1 2 3 4 779

    by Dr. Anomaly

    We've got threads for catsuit pics, funny pics, big-breast pics, wallpapers...but sometimes I run across pics that don't fit any of those categories. They may be pics of good-looking anime girls, neat maps, sleek aircraft, or whatever. Since there is no real "matching" thread/topic for things like that, let's create a catch-all for pics that you find "neat" that doesn't fit one of the other categories. I'll kick it off with a panoramic map of Mars. There is a larger, higher-res version available here if you want it.

    Cygnia
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  23. Dust Raven

    Jokes 1 2 3 4 346

    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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  24. Lucius

    Quote of the Week From My Life. 1 2 3 4 125

    by Lucius

    We have threads for quotes from games, books, movies, etc. But I think there should be a thread for quotes from life. With or without context. Things you have said or heard yourself, that were not directly lifted from gaming or fiction. From my divorce: My wife: "It's not just a sex thing with you, is it? It's a romantic thing." Me: "You've only now understood that? I always thought it was something that went without saying." After a silence - Me: "It's taken me seven years to realize, that you and I speak a completely different language of the heart." Lucius Alexander Many palindromedary taglines would probably qualify for this thread....

    tkdguy
    Last reply by tkdguy,
  25. Trencher

    A.I is here and it will make the world worse. 1 2 3 4 21

    by Trencher

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

    Ternaugh
    Last reply by Ternaugh,
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