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Reply to Why? in Misc JoeUser Forums

I don't know about you, but the Christ I believe in doesn't resort to spam. Amen to that. The joys of liv

Reply to What qualifies for "Research" nowadays in Current Events JoeUser Forums

It seems like your friend is not as "scientifically inclined" as you thought. What disturbs me most, though, is this only goes to underscore the inadequacy of what we call research. We rely primarily on secondary and often tertiary sources without a thought of analyzing the raw data, If

Reply to Dear Blockbuster, I hate you in Consumer Issues JoeUser Forums

Dear Blockbuster, I hate you Now I KNOW we have more in common than just orchids! Netflix, I sort

Reply to How to sanitize your expletives in Humor JoeUser Forums

Don't get me wrong, I'm the type to just check the fucking box. That's what it's there for. I don't really condone these cutsie substitutions, but I think you're being a bit harsh on the hyphenizers. Or maybe my objection has more to do with the fact that you think the apostrophizers are so much better than the hyphenizers. I see the hyphenizers as being more correct - or at least AS correct - by using the "-ing" suffix. You have to

Reply to what will you do with your corpse ? in Pure Technology JoeUser Forums

Great article; thank you! I have worried about this very thing and I think I have found my answers. Now I have a concrete plan! I say have your way with me after I'm dead (and NOT in that necrophiliac sort of way). But, assuming I haven't: become an enlightened being and become radiant light - well t

Reply to Ack! Having one of those days! in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Paper cuts are the worst! Hope this is the extent of things going wrong and that you have a safe trip!

Reply to I'm happy.... in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Now I'm happy that there's someone around here who's actually in a good mood!...I'm happy for you and with you!

Reply to The menacing mob in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I thought this was a pretty interesting article, but it turned into an even more interesting thread. With a lovely ending, I might add. I'll add my two cents and say that I like the fact that the article was written in broad terms, and that it may be interpreted or applied on a number of levels. However, I basically read it one way. Frightlever's comment actually

Reply to can't sleep in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

keep finding little ways to support others. I'm learning that service can bring joy into my life....maybe it can for you as well. Great advice! <TABLE cellpadding=8 width="95%" align=center bgColor=#FFF394 class="mb-Body-Quote-Ta

Reply to i'm a spastic, ok ? in Misc JoeUser Forums

Kudos to you too, for a thoughtful (insightful even) and timely post. The way he looks at it, if people don’t get the chance to look at you and see who you are, rather than which way you’re ‘arranged’, then they’re likely to make the mistake of assuming that you’re as uncomfortable about it as they are. </TABL

Reply to can't sleep in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

You are all wonderful people here, and you all write such amazing stuff. And many (some? whatever) of you write about your pains, and this is probably a good thing for you to do. But through no fault of your own (and i'm not asking you to stop, do not stop, keep writing) this causes me pain. I read what has been written and I fee

Reply to Here I am! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Well you did it.

Reply to Dude...that's so not PC in Politics JoeUser Forums

"I'm sure my mother would disagree, prefering my usual designation as a very silly young man." Well it IS her job to keep you in line, after all. I suppose it's no small task. "I would find myself uttering the word "conundrum" a great deal." Hey...wait...are you allowed to say that?

Reply to Dude...that's so not PC in Politics JoeUser Forums

Well done! And I might add... ouch ! Alas, I, for one, have already come to my senses. You are right - listen to Eminem or listen to all white metal bands or watch a Quinten Tarantino film or read a Bret Easton Ellis novel or watch a Michael Moore documentary or listen to Ann Coulter and gag on the utter filth

Reply to Support for the Boys and Girls in Politics JoeUser Forums

At the risk of playing devils advocate here, i really think that most people who use that term dont do it to deliberately offend, they simply dont realize its offensive...i think the term is used just out of habit, not any conscious desire to insult, belittle, or denigrate their sacrifice. Im in my 40s and refer to almost anyone

Reply to There Are Some Things I DON'T Need To Know in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Is that all you asked: "why are you walking a little oddly?" I'm just wondering exactly how far you had to probe to get such a detailed explanation. Who feels the need to divulge this much? Ew.

Reply to How I Blog in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I'm not writing to get comments, although they are nice. I'm writing for me This is basically my approach, as well. When I used to write more, I would actually write things out with pen and paper before transferring them to the word processing program where I would edit. Sometimes I print stuff out a

Reply to Why Men are the Weaker Sex in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Stop thinking that being "nice" and getting a woman's approval is going to make her feel ATTRACTION for you. It won't. Ever. But actually BEING nice sometimes will...and by that I mean that being a genuinely nice person- not behaving nicely in order to get something. <TABLE cellpadding=8

Reply to It's cold inside in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

I could light a fire, would be kind of fun actually. hehe, then I could burn marshmallows Now you're talking! Stay warm, Danny!

Reply to It's cold inside in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Wow, I was wondering why on earth you didn't just turn the heat back on. fill the pipes back up with water, bleeding the air out so that they can heat properly, then throw the right valves so that my room is back on the heating loop, then figure out what he did to turn off the heat (probably just turned off the furnace

Reply to I'm Takin' a Hardline, Pro-Kitten Stance... in Humor JoeUser Forums

OMG this entire thread cracked me up!!!

Reply to OLA in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Yeah, I'm glad you're feeling better too. I know there have been times that a simple kind word has made a great deal of difference to my feelings - even through the internet! "My Account" then "Manage Site Custom Links" Then I think you type in the links

Reply to A Pathetic Young Man in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I don't want to spoil anything by adding some cynical words on futility, (because, after all, everything IS still a matter of choice), but I like do this writing and find it to be (brutally) honest.

Reply to 10 People-Traits That Piss Me Off... in Humor JoeUser Forums

Very funny! Except for #10.

Reply to a blog by Jake, Dharma's kid in Misc JoeUser Forums

Hey, Jake, it's funny but although I'm waaaaaay older than you, I'm thankful for pretty much the same things you are! I hope you and your family have a great day tomorrow!