The historic and original "Welcome new posters! Introduce yourselves here!" thread

[Baby-Girl]

Welcome everyone!!!!

[Galaxie]

Funny you should call yourself Galaxie. I had one when fuel was around ten cents a liter.
Smooth as a babies bottom they were, with a 5 liter V8 engine and a boot so big you sneek at least 4 of your friends into the drive in theater. :)

Nice. I'll have to remember that trick when I get mine back on the road.

(Assuming the nearby drive-in theater is still open. It may have closed. :()

[amb]

I have no idea if any drive-ins still exist in your part of the world. Here they disappeared years ago, unfortunately.
I wonder how many people were actually concieved in the back seat of a Buick, or Ford
at the drive-ins? Ah, those were the days, when men were men and women were, well......women! Now days everyone has a pad of some kind. There's no naughtiness about sex anymore. I pine for the good old days. :p

[Roadtoad]

Ahem...

In California, we still have a few. (http://www.driveinmovie.com/CA.htm)

And, welcome.

[Galaxie]

Thanks for posting a link to that website, Roadtoad.

Using that site, I found the drive-in that I was looking for, but it's no longer listed in the area phonebook so I think it's closed. Bummer.

Oh well, at least I can say I saw a double feature there once. It was Big Mama's House followed by Me, Myself, and Irene.

[amb]

Thanks for posting a link to that website, Roadtoad.

Using that site, I found the drive-in that I was looking for, but it's no longer listed in the area phonebook so I think it's closed. Bummer.

Oh well, at least I can say I saw a double feature there once. It was Big Mama's House followed by Me, Myself, and Irene.

Hope you had somthing else to occupy you at that time as those two films left a lot to be desired. :cool:

[UncaYimmy]

I'm a long-time reader of SWIFT, but new to the forums. I've learned that I would be what's called a skeptic, but from my perspective I just ask, "how do you know?"

I don't have "faith" in science. I just have confidence that were I so inclined I could perform the same tests and get the same results. I also acknowledge that at any time a new test could come along and change our understanding dramatically. This is why I tell people that faith is easy - there are no tests to fail.

I do have a question, though. Is it appropriate and worthwhile to respond to an old thread? Some are truly fascinating, and I sometimes find myself wanting to ask a question.

Regards,

UncaYimmy

[tim]

Welcome UncaYimmy!
You could perhaps start a new thread referring to the old one, or there is indeed no reason you should not dig it up. If it's a long thread, though, It might take some getting through brefore we get to your bit.
As regards faith in science, I take your point. The only problem is there are complex areas of science where masny of us do not have the knowledge or resources to do the tests ourselves. There are times when we have to make a judgement when someone tells us 'x' is so. We take into account many things - his qualifications, whether others can replicate it, is he a bozo? That sort of thing.

[arthwollipot]

I do have a question, though. Is it appropriate and worthwhile to respond to an old thread? Some are truly fascinating, and I sometimes find myself wanting to ask a question.Hey, we have a potential thread necromancer, actually asking permission to raise a dead thread!

I think that's a first. Welcome to the forum UncaYimmy (great name by the way - I'd love to hear the story sometime). A couple of pieces of advice - return your library books before LibraryLady sees them, and don't eat the oatmeal cookies!

[UncaYimmy]

The only problem is there are complex areas of science where masny of us do not have the knowledge or resources to do the tests ourselves. There are times when we have to make a judgement when someone tells us 'x' is so. We take into account many things - his qualifications, whether others can replicate it, is he a bozo? That sort of thing.

I agree. By "do the test myself" I mean "if I didn't age and had unlimited financial resources and intellectual capacity" I could do it. :) I'm not used to introducing myself in this manner, so I wanted to establish up front that I'm not a woo-woo looking for a fight. Maybe I should have just said that, eh?

[UncaYimmy]

Hey, we have a potential thread necromancer, actually asking permission to raise a dead thread!

Years ago I was dialing up to bulletin boards on my Hayes 1200 baud modem. Later I was a sysop. I've moderated mailing lists. I've been in the newsgroups for about 15 years and been part of (and run) my own web based discussion boards.

They all have their own personality and culture. It can take a while to get the feel, so sometimes I take a shortcut and <gasp> actually ask. Not that I listen to the answer, mind you, but at least I asked.

[Prometheus]

Years ago I was dialing up to bulletin boards on my Hayes 1200 baud modem. Later I was a sysop. I've moderated mailing lists. I've been in the newsgroups for about 15 years and been part of (and run) my own web based discussion boards.

They all have their own personality and culture. It can take a while to get the feel, so sometimes I take a shortcut and <gasp> actually ask. Not that I listen to the answer, mind you, but at least I asked.

Welcome! We may have use for someone like you. How do you feel about goats?

[UncaYimmy]

Welcome! We may have use for someone like you. How do you feel about goats?

When I was in Hungary visiting my in-laws, my wife's father fed me some fresh goat milk. He didn't bother to tell me that after a certain age the milk is really only good for cheese and not for drinking.

But I'm not going to let one bad goat experience color my attitude towards all goats.

[Prometheus]

When I was in Hungary visiting my in-laws, my wife's father fed me some fresh goat milk. He didn't bother to tell me that after a certain age the milk is really only good for cheese and not for drinking.

But I'm not going to let one bad goat experience color my attitude towards all goats.

You'll fit right in here. Be sure to stop by grayman's place for your complimentary oatmeal cookie and a glass of milk.

[arthwollipot]

Hey, just a heads up folks. I've had a really crappy day, so if I start ragging out on some poor n00b, just whack me across the head with something, OK? Thanks.

[amb]

When I was in Hungary visiting my in-laws, my wife's father fed me some fresh goat milk. He didn't bother to tell me that after a certain age the milk is really only good for cheese and not for drinking.

But I'm not going to let one bad goat experience color my attitude towards all goats.

Attaboy! That's the spirit. Not all goats are the same, just as not all humans are the same. Some goats are for patting, some are for the wood fired oven, yet others, are for milk production which in turn make fairly good goat milk fetta and goat milk gouda [ caprakass] cheese. Both very expensive.

Welcome to the madhouse. Enjoy your stay. :p

[Emma]

Hi all,

Been lurking for some time now and took a deep breath and decided to write a short introduction. I live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Holland). The deep breath is for "can I write a peace without spelling something wrong?!" I don't have a spellchecker (there are reasons for that) so I'm doing this from memory....should be fun.

Anyway, a brother of mine mailed mr. Randi about woo in this part of the world and was mentioned in Swift a couple of years ago. Lots of woo in the Netherlands too. Shame on us. We even have woo in politics. Woo is everywhere, aaarrgh! Our 2 euro coin states that mr. God is with us. I am not convinced that that is a good thing.
I used to think that woo (including religion) was kinda harmless but times have changed.

Nice to be here, fascinating stuff to read and maybe we "meet" in some topic.

greetings,
Emma

[Femke]

Hi Emma,

Welcome to the forum. There are more Dutch here, don't worry, they haven't all gone woo.
And read any of the threads, that should cure your spelling anxiety. :D

[Prometheus]

Hey, just a heads up folks. I've had a really crappy day, so if I start ragging out on some poor n00b, just whack me across the head with something, OK? Thanks.

Do we have to wait for you to rag on a n00b? :rolleyes:

[sleeplessdwarf]

Hi guys. I am ashamed to say that I was a person who fell for some woo in the past. It is really sad since there was a time I considered myself somewhat of a critical thinker. Before 9/11 I never entertained any CTs that I can remember, but I was working with a retired marine who turned me to the Alex Jones show one day.:( Shortly after I ended up in quarantine at my local hospital due to pneumonia that for some odd reason the doctors did not quite know why I had it or how to treat it. Ofc, during that time the anthrax scare was going on and let me tell you, laying in a hospital bed with 104 fever and cloudy lungs is no fun when you have that stuff on the news 24 hours a day. So my sillyness got the better of me and I listened to Alex Jones for about a year. Common sense must have took over since I was back to normal and completely out of that phase.

Now to today, like an idiot I was bored a few months ago(I am now on disability) and decided to see what was new in the infowars. I take care of my 2 yr old son and would just have the show playing in the background. It took hold again and once the bailout crisis hit I started to flip out. I knew then that I had to start doing some retraining of the mind and after reading LC viewers guide 2nd edition, I stumbled here and it has been a huge breath of fresh air. I have spent hours going through some of the subjects that in the past I never had a good answer for. Things seem so much clearer now that I no longer listen to the money hungry scam artist Alex and instead apply real thinking to everything I find curious. Thanks to all the people here who do the research and put time in to help those of us who have lost their way. I hope to contribute to some of the discussions soon. And sorry for the very long intro. :D

[arthwollipot]

The deep breath is for "can I write a peace without spelling something wrong?!"Heh heh heh. She spelled "peice" wrong. :D

[Roadtoad]

Heh heh heh. She spelled "peice" wrong. :D

So did you. It's "piece."

Peace, out.

[Prometheus]

Hey, just a heads up folks. I've had a really crappy day, so if I start ragging out on some poor n00b, just whack me across the head with something, OK? Thanks.

Heh heh heh. She spelled "peice" wrong. :D

Has anyone seen my golf clubs? :D

[Roadtoad]

I hid them. The last time you played, you bogied on the seventh hole.

[Prometheus]

I hid them. The last time you played, you bogied on the seventh hole.

Actually, I 'bogied' in the seventh hole, but there's no need to quibble. :blush:

[Roadtoad]

Actually, I 'bogied' in the seventh hole, but there's no need to quibble. :blush:

Doesn't this belong in the sex thread?

[Prometheus]

Doesn't this belong in the sex thread?

My bad. I meant to say, "I boogied in the servants' hall."

Welcome emma and sleeplessdwarf. Just ignore us and we'll go away. :)

[arthwollipot]

So did you. It's "piece."Um, yeah - that was the whole point of the joke. :rolleyes:

[amb]

Isn't this a tad over not in topic? Isn't this a welcome thread?
Maybe someone ought to start a golfing thread. Ignore me, I'm Just thinking aloud.

[Darkhole]

Hi Emma,

Welcome to the forum. There are more Dutch here, don't worry, they haven't all gone woo.
And read any of the threads, that should cure your spelling anxiety. :D

Welcome both.
With me, makes three Dutch without woo. ;)

[Femke]

Welcome both.
With me, makes three Dutch without woo. ;)

Yay! Three is a crowd. :crowded:
Let's make a Dutch-only thread, show those Aussies.

[arthwollipot]

Yay! Three is a crowd. :crowded:
Let's make a Dutch-only thread, show those Aussies.Don't bother. The Americans will just crash it anyway.

[tim]

Yay! Three is a crowd. :crowded:
Let's make a Dutch-only thread, show those Aussies.


What, full of these?

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/88248fd68419cea6.bmp (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=14107)

These?

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_88248fd685c128f8.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=14108)

And these?

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/88248fd687810537.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=14109)

:p;)

[TheDeeMan]

Former lurker newbie saying "Hi".

Dee

[arthwollipot]

Hi TheDeeMan. I see you've been getting your posting thing on.

[Prometheus]

:welcome2:

[TheDeeMan]

Yeah, that's true. :)

Like I said, I've been a lurker for about a month or so, so I'm familiar with a number of threads. Some like severalof the ufo threads are SO long they're like war and peace to get into. And some of the arguments are LITERALLY like warand peace. LOL! :)

Dee

[TheDeeMan]

:welcome2:

Ooo, a graphic welcome. Nice. :)

Dee

[arthwollipot]

Ooo, a graphic welcome. Nice. :)

DeeYou'll find we're full of them here.

:bounce2

[TheDeeMan]

So I can see. LOL!

Dee

[amb]

TheDeeMan, Don't worry about the UFOs, what you have to worry about here, is the goat and cookies that Grayman bakes.
By the way, if you happen to run into the goat, tell it to go home as Arthi is missing it.

[TheDeeMan]

TheDeeMan, Don't worry about the UFOs, what you have to worry about here, is the goat and cookies that Grayman bakes.
By the way, if you happen to run into the goat, tell it to go home as Arthi is missing it.

Be on the lookout for lost goat. Gotcha. LOL! :)

Dee

[arthwollipot]

TheDeeMan, Don't worry about the UFOs, what you have to worry about here, is the goat and cookies that Grayman bakes.
By the way, if you happen to run into the goat, tell it to go home as Arthi is missing it.Yeah - anyone seen that goat wandering around? I've a hankering for some...

What?

[TheDeeMan]

Yeah - anyone seen that goat wandering around? I've a hankering for some...

What?

Did you actually say "a hankering"? LOL! :)

Dee

[arthwollipot]

I like to be ambiguous about my origins.

[HghrSymmetry]

(typical deity)

[tim]

I like to be ambiguous about my origins.

And wisely so................. :p;)

[amb]

The most powerful god was the goat head and human body of ancient Babylon. Or was that Egypt? Whatever;beware of the goat, as it could have unforeseen consequences.
If you happen to see it wondering about, just pat it and say to it, go home!

[TheDeeMan]

Things seem to tend to wander around here. LOL!

Dee

[oz_au]

Hello!

[Fiona]

Hello and welcome oz_au.

I am particularly pleased to see you here because I am not, myself, concise. We need people like you: you will help to balance the garrulous tendency. :)

[arthwollipot]

Are you trying to imply, Fiona, that some worthy posters on this notable forum are inclined to use more words than perhaps are strictly necessary when they discourse with others about the popular delusions that various members of the public may or may not subscribe to at any particular time? Furthermore, you wouldn't perhaps be implicating any specific poster in particular as guilty of that certain vice? Or would you merely be making a general comment about the single word introduction that oz_au posted and contrasting it against the all-too-common tendency for various posters to, shall we say, waffle on a little, especially in the Welcome thread, and not making a specific light-hearted dig at those of us who are lexiphiles and take up any opportunity to use the words that we so adore?

[UnrepentantSinner]

Hi everyone. I'm new.

So. What are you all skeptical about?

[oz_au]

Thanks. :D

[rjh01]

Hi everyone. I'm new.

So. What are you all skeptical about?

I am almost as new as you. Yet I have not posted in this thread yet. Posted four times in the old one to welcome other people. Yet I have not posted in this thread to say anything about myself.

I have always been in this forum. My oldest posts have been lost to history in the great purge of 2001. If you want proof of that look at the earliest surviving posts that still exist. I post like a veteran and no-one says welcome. This is evidence that I have always been around in this forum.

Or was I born yesterday?

[arthwollipot]

Welcome to everyone with a post count above 5,000!

:wave1

[tim]

Welcome to everyone with a post count above 5,000!

:wave1

Thank you. Newbie.:p;)

[arthwollipot]

Darn, and I missed my 12,000th post.

[Prometheus]

Are you trying to imply, Fiona, that some worthy posters on this notable forum are inclined to use more words than perhaps are strictly necessary when they discourse with others about the popular delusions that various members of the public may or may not subscribe to at any particular time? Furthermore, you wouldn't perhaps be implicating any specific poster in particular as guilty of that certain vice? Or would you merely be making a general comment about the single word introduction that oz_au posted and contrasting it against the all-too-common tendency for various posters to, shall we say, waffle on a little, especially in the Welcome thread, and not making a specific light-hearted dig at those of us who are lexiphiles and take up any opportunity to use the words that we so adore?

Which words do you most adore?

[arthwollipot]

Which words do you most adore?Yours, Prometheus. I adore your words most.

[rjh01]

Welcome to everyone with a post count above 5,000!

:wave1

Thank you, you are the first to welcome me to this forum.

I missed creating a thread to celebrate my 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 post.

[amb]

Welcome to everyone with a post count above 5,000!

:wave1 That my friend is discrimination. You're discriminating against us under 3000 posters. :p

Thank you, you are the first to welcome me to this forum.

I missed creating a thread to celebrate my 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 post.
Your not just whisteling dixie brother. I was promised a carton of beer for my 2000th post. You guessed it. I'm still waiting. And I'm getting very thirsty.

[Prometheus]

Yours, Prometheus. I adore your words most.

And I thought it was my body language...

[tim]

Darn, and I missed my 12,000th post.

Cough. Quality, not quantity............ :p

[Edges]

Hello everybody!

I'm introducing myself because it was brought to my attention that an old poster who apparently is known for being a bit crazy(and having failed and lied about failing the MDC) had/has a very similar name and at least one person was wary about what they'd find in my posts. So there's no confusion, I am not that guy. I'm not even a guy! My handle comes from figure skating, in case you were curious.

[Prometheus]

Cough. Quality, not quantity............ :p

I agree. :talk038:

[amb]

Hello everybody!

I'm introducing myself because it was brought to my attention that an old poster who apparently is known for being a bit crazy(and having failed and lied about failing the MDC) had/has a very similar name and at least one person was wary about what they'd find in my posts. So there's no confusion, I am not that guy. I'm not even a guy! My handle comes from figure skating, in case you were curious.

I'd love to see your figure........er... skating that is.
Welcome! ;)

[UnrepentantSinner]

Thank you. Newbie.:p;)

:drinkspit:

Yeah, right...

[arthwollipot]

Hello everybody!

I'm introducing myself because it was brought to my attention that an old poster who apparently is known for being a bit crazy(and having failed and lied about failing the MDC) had/has a very similar name and at least one person was wary about what they'd find in my posts. So there's no confusion, I am not that guy. I'm not even a guy! My handle comes from figure skating, in case you were curious.Welcome Edges. No, you really don't want to be confused with that other one. The singular one. Have a look through some Paranormal/General Skepticism threads if you're interested. Or not, it's up to you. :D

Have you returned your library books?

[psy kick]

I cannot beleive its been a year since I posted here. Guess I'm a virgin again.

[amb]

I cannot beleive its been a year since I posted here. Guess I'm a virgin again.

OK. I'll humor you. Welcome. Virgins are always welcome to this forum.:D

[Fiona]

I cannot beleive its been a year since I posted here. Guess I'm a virgin again.

Can't last .....:(

[amb]

You obviously haven't heard of the 105 year old woman who claims she's still a virgin.
I doubt anyone would be willing to make a woman of her now. :D

[yrreg]

If this post comes out, then things seem to be okay now -- but for how long?

Until some wicked guys will succeed in preventing me from posting again.

Yrreg

[SisterSmile]

Hi everybody,
I'm a 44 year old webdesigner from Belgium. Although I'm new to this forum I'm not new to the Internet - I'm a dedicated cybernaut since 1993.

I'm not a hardcore skeptic, but the gathering of knowledge and critical thinking are very important to me because I'm always trying to broaden my mental horizon.

Besides being interested in literature and music (listening and playing), I've also got a knack for languages : I speak Dutch (my native tongue), English, French, German and I'm studying Russian at the moment.

[arthwollipot]

Welcome SisterSmile!

[HghrSymmetry]

Welcome all.

[amb]

Welcome one and all, and SisterSmile who hails from the best chocolate producing nation on Earth.

[Integrity]

Hey JREF posters,

I'm a poster on another forum where I have over 6,000 posts, one of the mods on that forum recommended this site to me as intelligent and interesting with high activity and many posters (not to get rid of me but as a friendly gesture within the context of our conversation). I have alot to say and am glad for the opportunity to say them here to new people.

I'll give you a little history so you may feel more comfortable with who you are talking to and we can clear away the probing just that much faster and get into the real issues.

I'm 38yrs old, I've owned and operated several businesses with varying success and failures which has rounded out my character to that of an idealist realist (though some may question this later and I will be happy to address when this occurs). I was raised by a liberal mother (art teacher) and a conservative father (major in the army) and drew on their strengths and tried to reduce their weaknesses to make me who I am today.

My most recent career path has been that of an auctioneer and manager of a very busy auction house in Sydney Australia where I also trade in reclaimed timber furniture, antiques, rustic and industrial 2nd hand furniture and other more interesting collectibles in the antique and design centre above said auction.

My desire is to write science fiction novels and I intend to platform some of my theories here, those which I wish to include in the books, and know we'll have fun ridiculing and defending these said theories in the crucible of critical examination. Luckily I have learned not to take offence at anything :cool:.

I look forward to seeing you within the folds of this recommended forum. talk to you soon.

[SisterSmile]

Welcome, Integrity ! It's always nice to hear from a fellow sci-fi enthusiast.
Who are your favourite writers ?

My heroes are Heinlein and Asimov !

[SisterSmile]

Oops, double post

[Kopji]

Welcome sistersmile & Integrity! Humm... hopefully not an indicator that the username Integrity hadn't been taken yet. :)

[Integrity]

Thank you for the welcome Sister Smile. :)

An interesting question, Sister Smile, which conversely has an interesting answer - at least I think so, let me explain.

I am a conceptually oriented person who has done very much diverse reading, experienced very much diverse social existences and watched many, many films. This caused a confusion in my data entry, too many books, too many associates and friends names as well as too many films caused this confusion when applied to referencing my sources of conceptual ideas. I found that my brain was having too much space taken up with to many references and so, essentially, I narrowed the field - I deleted my care factor of who and where and what beyond the actual entertainment value and the conceptual ideals I assimilated into my core knowledge base/mind. Hence I struggle to remember the authors or the names of specific films and books as I find this information too taxing, due to volume, to remember.

What happens due to this is I have to request what, specifically, happened in a film or book to determine if I had seen or read it, I have an excellent memory for concepts but a deleted reference file for authors, historical friends names and titles of books or films. This may seem strange but the idea behind this is to allow more space for what is in fact important to remember as far as I am concerned.

To answer directly, then, I can only suggest some authors to which I know I have read - e.g. Frank Herbert, Asimov, Heinlein etc. But these are not necessarily my favorites and are only remembered due to the fact there is another emotional trigger associted to them, like my brother being a sci fi fan and encouraging my reading of these specific authors, when young I was always trying to please my brother and desired his respect so avidly hung on every word to draw his attention - I'm long over that BTW.

Some mild references to actual sci fi books which I really liked, in terms of title, include "Enders Game", "Odd John" - fabulous book BTW - but mostly I remember 'why' particular sci fi books were conceptually important to me as it is these concepts which I have barstardised and reformed to, along with actual life observations into the actual nature of humanity, create a core conceptualised knowledge base.

My theories are essentially formulated by standing on the shoulders of giants, in all forms of conceptualised models - including psychology, philosophy and spirituality - to eventually percieve the world in my own conceptualised fashion rather than anothers taken as wrote. I am my own man who has built onto the shoulders of giants who themselves stood conceptually strong. I am content with this way of being though it can cause some mild disturbance in others.

[Integrity]

Welcome sistersmile & Integrity! Humm... hopefully not an indicator that the username Integrity hadn't been taken yet. :)

Thank you Kopji,

Actually I wouldn't mind if this user name had been taken as then I would be offered the opportunity to change it - the reason I wouldn't mind is that now it seem's too pompous and assuming and is prone to be used as a derisive tool against me in the future - I didn't give the name enough thought before I assumed it, something I now regret just a little. :o

[Kopji]

You may have hit on something there... It would be really funny to find out that 'Integrity' had 13 previous owners. :D

The Admins can change your name if you request.

1nt3gr1+y might be enough keep us all guessing.

[arthwollipot]

Integrity - you're posting too slow. I thought you were an auctioneer? You need to post faster.

[Integrity]

LOL - All things are relative - when auctioneering I can sell 200 items an hour, when posting I consider every concept before delivering a response and tend to respond in full.

At the other forum I posted over 6,000 posts in the space of a little over a year, I am checking you out, copping a feel, when I am adjusted to you, your style and your rule structure, my pace here will pick up.

ETA - I know you were joking.

[amb]

Integrity, how fast can you auction a couple of pesky goats we have around here?
And even though we haven't heard from him lately, don't whatever you do accept Grayman's cookies.

[Integrity]

People don't buy goats, the kind your talking about anyway, they have nasty obnoxious habits, my advice is to take them round behind the shed and knock them on the head with a lump of 4x2 and pass off the flesh as lamb on the gullible capitalist market. Better yet raffle the meat at a local charity gathering.

As for cookies I haven't accepted any since a particularly strange evening at a Uni function. Strange night indeed. :boggled:

[Prometheus]

:welcome2

[Josh111485]

Hey, everyone! My name is Josh and I am from Cleveland, OH. I have been a full blown skeptic since early 2007 and it has been a wild ride. I have been educating myself on what skepticism is and what it isn't and I have been meaning to come on the JREF forum for a while.

I was swindled by a psychic back in late 2006 and it was a hard lesson as far as what the harm is in believing in non-sense.


I am really happy to be hear. :)

[Integrity]

Hey Prometheus, 13,600 posts in one year, dude, you are prolific!

[Prometheus]

Hey Prometheus, 13,600 posts in one year, dude, you are prolific!

Some would choose a rather less flattering adjective.... ;)

[amb]

Hey Prometheus, 13,600 posts in one year, dude, you are prolific!

This is his full time job. This and raising goats seems to be his life's passion. :p

[Prometheus]

This is his full time job. This and raising goats seems to be his life's passion. :p

I suppose 'raising' is a somewhat apt metaphor...

[arthwollipot]

...I am checking you out, copping a feel...Should we go get a room or something?

[amb]

Should we go get a room or something?

That definitely belongs in the sex thread.

[Bob Magness]

Hi all, my name is Bob Magness and I am a military attaché working at the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I have been a fan of the likes of James Randi, Phil Plait, and the SGU for some time now.

I have been looking for a good online community to join and I hope I have found it here. I look forward to contributing.

[Darkhole]

Hey JREF posters,

I'm a poster on another forum where I have over 6,000 posts, one of the mods on that forum recommended this site to me as intelligent and interesting with high activity and many posters (not to get rid of me but as a friendly gesture within the context of our conversation). I have alot to say and am glad for the opportunity to say them here to new people.

I'll give you a little history so you may feel more comfortable with who you are talking to and we can clear away the probing just that much faster and get into the real issues.

I'm 38yrs old, I've owned and operated several businesses with varying success and failures which has rounded out my character to that of an idealist realist (though some may question this later and I will be happy to address when this occurs). I was raised by a liberal mother (art teacher) and a conservative father (major in the army) and drew on their strengths and tried to reduce their weaknesses to make me who I am today.

My most recent career path has been that of an auctioneer and manager of a very busy auction house in Sydney Australia where I also trade in reclaimed timber furniture, antiques, rustic and industrial 2nd hand furniture and other more interesting collectibles in the antique and design centre above said auction.

My desire is to write science fiction novels and I intend to platform some of my theories here, those which I wish to include in the books, and know we'll have fun ridiculing and defending these said theories in the crucible of critical examination. Luckily I have learned not to take offence at anything :cool:.

I look forward to seeing you within the folds of this recommended forum. talk to you soon.


Theories!
The goats are fond of them I'm told. ;)

Welcome.

[Integrity]

Should we go get a room or something?

I would prefer to keep it public.

[arthwollipot]

Hi all, my name is Bob Magness and I am a military attaché working at the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I have been a fan of the likes of James Randi, Phil Plait, and the SGU for some time now.

I have been looking for a good online community to join and I hope I have found it here. I look forward to contributing.Welcome Bob! Always nice to have military folk in the skeptical community. You should find it interesting enough here. Take a look around! Coat on the left, goat on the right, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

I would prefer to keep it public.Well, if that's what you're into, I'll go get the goat.

[CriticalThinking]

Hello all. I am very glad to have found this forum. :)

[Mr. Skinny]

Hello all. I am very glad to have found this forum. :)
Welcome to our little part of the world, CriticalThinking.

You should be aware that there is already a member with the moniker "CriticalThanking", just in case there is any confusion.

Mind telling us what part of the world you are from?

[amb]

Hello all. I am very glad to have found this forum. :)

And we're glad to have you. Welcome, I see you already have 40 posts. :)

[CriticalThinking]

Welcome to our little part of the world, CriticalThinking.

You should be aware that there is already a member with the moniker "CriticalThanking", just in case there is any confusion.

Mind telling us what part of the world you are from?

I was born in Southeast Asia and grew up there a little bit. Then my Family migrated to the U.S.

Omg, are you serious? Where's my twin?

[rjh01]

Just checked. You got two twins!

criticalthinker (http://forums.randi.org/member.php?u=19805) who has not yet made any posts. He joined on 18th September 2007.

CriticalThanking (http://forums.randi.org/member.php?u=7580) who has made 884 posts to date, the last one yesterday.

[KingofTheColdReaders]

Dear Friends,
Im new to this forum(been surfing on Randi site for ages). :P
My name is Michiel Tummers, i'm 24 years old, and i live in the Netherlands.
As you can see by my name, im a cold reader(with no claims whatsoever.. people accept that what i do is for entertainment, and i dont utilise it from a spiritual viewpoint).
I'm also a performing mentalist. I became interested in our dear friend James Randi after i've been studying psychics for the last 5 years. I am cold reading addicted, which means i own 25+ books and AudioCD material on the subject, i perform it daily, read all about trents, lines, study psychics, visit psychics for no other reason to see what theyre up2(Derek Ogilvie is next, 15 novembre) etc. busy life :)
As i said my next big love is mentalism. Before i went to mentalism(5 years ago) ive been into magic and i was a performing restaurant magician.
My current study is Pedagogical science but i have a main interest/background in psychology/philosophy.
Other hobby's of mine are wing tsun kung fu, soccer and chess.
I hope to learn some new people here

[Prometheus]

Dear Friends,
Im new to this forum(been surfing on Randi site for ages). :P
My name is Michiel Tummers, i'm 24 years old, and i live in the Netherlands.
As you can see by my name, im a cold reader(with no claims whatsoever.. people accept that what i do is for entertainment, and i dont utilise it from a spiritual viewpoint).
I'm also a performing mentalist. I became interested in our dear friend James Randi after i've been studying psychics for the last 5 years. I am cold reading addicted, which means i own 25+ books and AudioCD material on the subject, i perform it daily, read all about trents, lines, study psychics, visit psychics for no other reason to see what theyre up2(Derek Ogilvie is next, 15 novembre) etc. busy life :)
As i said my next big love is mentalism. Before i went to mentalism(5 years ago) ive been into magic and i was a performing restaurant magician.
My current study is Pedagogical science but i have a main interest/background in psychology/philosophy.
Other hobby's of mine are wing tsun kung fu, soccer and chess.
I hope to learn some new people here

Welcome! Sounds like you'll be an excellent addition to our ranks. Be sure to check out the Language Award Thread.

[KingofTheColdReaders]

i will do that. Sorry if i make minor mistakes in my posts. English is not my first language.
Thanks for making me feel right at home. Where can i find the thread you just mentioned?

[Prometheus]

i will do that. Sorry if i make minor mistakes in my posts. English is not my first language.
Thanks for making me feel right at home. Where can i find the thread you just mentioned?

Here is the main thread, where we are collecting this month's nominations:

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=76070

Here is where we are currently voting for the finalists from October's competition:

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=127774

[KingofTheColdReaders]

Thank you. Btw. i love your avatar ;)

[rjh01]

Dear Friends,
<snip>
As i said my next big love is mentalism. Before i went to mentalism(5 years ago) ive been into magic and i was a performing restaurant magician.
<snip>

Welcome.

What is mentalism and what is the difference between that and magic?

[amb]

Mentalist= Psychic= Fraudster= Deluded= conman/woman.
Magic= Tricks played in front of an audience.

[KingofTheColdReaders]

Mentalist= Psychic= Fraudster= Deluded= conman/woman.
Magic= Tricks played in front of an audience.

totally wrong. Mentalism is magic which deals with the mind etc. Doesn't mean you are a fraud. There are mentalists who say upfront that what they do is only entertainment(Banachek from the famous ALpha project is one of them).
Since this is the Educational foundation i thought i educate you concerning mentalism.
Psychics and mentalists are a completely different area. Or could you elobarate why people like Richard Osterlind, Banachek etc are deluded conman? If that was so, James would have had a hard time targeting every performing mentalist on this earth. He would have a target every day of the week. I think i know why he doesn't do this. Simply because mentalists are not conman.(Derren Brown for example, which gives false pseudo explanations for his mentalism
effects or people like Max Maven, Doug Segal, Ian Rowland etc).

The difference between Magic and Mentalism? With magic you are mostly using stuff like a deck of cards, spongeballs etc. I noticed mentalism is all about a good solid presentation. You could perform mentalism naked(hence why 2 books on the subject are called "Naked mentalism 1,2" by Jon Thompson), there is really nothing to hide behind. I like mentalism more because i was always interested in the paranormal so the paranormal actually was a good lead-in.

Any questions? :D

[amb]

Sorry. I forgot to welcome you, after all that's what this thread is for.:)

I stick to my comments. If you wish some debate about it, there are dozens of threads to do so in.

[KingofTheColdReaders]

Sorry. I forgot to welcome you, after all that's what this thread is for.:)

I stick to my comments. If you wish some debate about it, there are dozens of threads to do so in.

haha thanks mate :P
sure, would you mind supplying me with a link? I really believe a mentalist is not the same as a psychic(well it isn't in fact, completely different definitions etc). Mentalists are for entertainment, people know just like with a magician its all for entertainment. Furthermore, mentalists never make claims, so there actually is nothing to disclaim. I agree with you on the fact that some mentalists DO claim supernatural powers(I surely don't). it's a thin ethical line i agree but to call every single mentalist a deluded conman is beyond me :)

[amb]

At the top of this page, on the left hand side you'll see JREF forum>>JREF>>Topics.
Click on topics.

Their are some very talented people out there who are very good at reading people, observing them, and they are capable of guessing more than the 30% a normal person could, simply by cold reading.
Sceptic Magazines Michael Shermer once disguised himself as a talk back radio psychic in some US state that I don't remember. With about an hour to prepare himself he answered listeners queries of the supernatural kind at the astounding rate of more than 80%. He received all his answers by questions he asked of the audience. :) That's cold calling. ;)

[KingofTheColdReaders]

At the top of this page, on the left hand side you'll see JREF forum>>JREF>>Topics.
Click on topics.

Their are some very talented people out there who are very good at reading people, observing them, and they are capable of guessing more than the 30% a normal person could, simply by cold reading.
Sceptic Magazines Michael Shermer once disguised himself as a talk back radio psychic in some US state that I don't remember. With about an hour to prepare himself he answered listeners queries of the supernatural kind at the astounding rate of more than 80%. He received all his answers by questions he asked of the audience. :) That's cold calling. ;)

Might be true, im one of them(my profession is cold reader/mentalist). But again, i dont claim to have powers, i don't do it from a spiritual view of mind, i don't believe in the supernatural, i dont give grieving people false hope. Where exactly is the delusion in that(or the "conning people" if you will). People pay to see me perform, or they hire me. I state upfront that im a mentalist, not a psychic and that i dont claim to have abilities of any kind( a psychic however, claims supernatural abilities).

Anyway, thanks for your help ;)

[Prometheus]

Mentalist= Psychic= Fraudster= Deluded= conman/woman.
Magic= Tricks played in front of an audience.

I disagree with this completely. I've always used the term mentalist to refer to a sub-set of stage magicians whose tricks appear to be 'psychic' in nature. Derren Brown is a mentalist but I think it would be difficult to sustain an argument that he is a fraudster or a conman.

[KingofTheColdReaders]

I disagree with this completely. I've always used the term mentalist to refer to a sub-set of stage magicians whose tricks appear to be 'psychic' in nature. Derren Brown is a mentalist but I think it would be difficult to sustain an argument that he is a fraudster or a conman.

thanks for the support. I really never at no times saw myself as a deluded conman..
Altough Derren gives pseudo explanations for his effects, he doesnt claim anything supernatural.

[amb]

I jumped the gun a little there. Of course stage shows are just that. I meant the fraudsters that fool the gullible into believing they have mental powers like Uri Geller.

[rjh01]

That is why I asked those questions. Then we would know what sort of person KingofTheColdReaders is. He is the sort of person who can make a positive contribution on the forum.

[KingofTheColdReaders]

That is why I asked those questions. Then we would know what sort of person KingofTheColdReaders is. He is the sort of person who can make a positive contribution on the forum.

thanks for that. yes i use mentalism in a hopefully entertaining way.
I understand now more clearly what you wanted to say(the other guy). Thanks, friend ;)

[Darkhole]

Thank you. Btw. i love your avatar ;)

Welcome KTCR, are you a native or are you temporally (study) in the Netherlands?

[KingofTheColdReaders]

Welcome KTCR, are you a native or are you temporally (study) in the Netherlands?

I am dutch myself.

[Reverend Crackpot]

Hello, Rev. Crackpot here.

I'm interested in topics of a skeptical nature, mostly because I first was interested in all sorts of Woo. When I grew older, I found that the discovery part was more interesting.

I don't have trouble calling myself a cynic, since I don't think I should have to treat all mysteries with equal "skepticism," in that I don't think people should worry about being "fair" to claims of the supernatural. If the claim is supernatural, it is a claim "outside" of science, so it makes no sense to me to entertain the notion. I think it's interesting to find the real cause behind a mystery, because, who doesn't love a mystery? But well, how can someone test an unfalsifiable claim, eh?

I'm a bad reputation cynic. I say "bull-pucky" to a lot of stuff "out of hand." But it amuses me nonetheless.

I once had an interview with Alex Chiu, who promised me two eternal life rings (I never got wedding rings for my marriage). He never sent them.

[Humanzee]

Hello...after long lurking I thought I should join. What a great forum!

[amb]

Welcome to all new blood. As you come in, please ignore the goat on your left and have a Mintie from the table on your right.
By the way, have you returned your overdue library books?

[Mr. Skinny]

Welcome, n00bs. Good to have you here.

Humanzee, there is currently a thread in the Community sub-forum with a thread about someone visiting Seattle and Vancouver, WA. If you haven't already, you might want to help a fellow forum member out with your advice!

[Trojan]

Hello,

New to the forum, born and raised in Pittsburgh, Steeler fan and all that.

You may have seen me on the Phora (same handle).

/s/ Trojan

[corrie]

Hello all,

My name is Corrie, medium-time lurker, first-time poster. I'm relatively new to the skeptic community, but not to skeptical thinking. However, like Rev. Crackpot above, I was first interested in Woo. I found out about the skeptic community first through Skeptoid (and don't even ask me what I was looking for on iTunes when I found it - I can't even remember), then Skepticality and SGU. When I finally mentioned them to my husband he told me he'd been listening to them all for quite some time, and then asked me if I was going to start stealing all his books. (This makes going to the library together much more fun.)

I'm interested in all sorts of topics, but right now I'm very interested in the "Medical Woo" area, as I'm 3 months pregnant with my first kid. While I've been lucky to find a good doctor, in all my life I've never been subjected to dumber "pregnancy facts" than those that come out of well meaning, but misinformed, mouths, and reading anything from the mainstream media about being pregnant makes me want to claw my eyes out. I'm also interested in science history (as well as history in general).

[grayman]

Welcome Trojan.



Want an oatmeal cookie?

[Mr. Skinny]

Hello,

New to the forum, born and raised in Pittsburgh, Steeler fan and all that.

You may have seen me on the Phora (same handle).

/s/ Trojan
Welcome, Trojan.

I tend to root for the Steeler's in those years where the Cleveland Browns aren't doing that well.

Unfortunately, that's pretty much every year since the mid '60's. :D

[amb]

Hello all,

My name is Corrie, medium-time lurker, first-time poster. I'm relatively new to the skeptic community, but not to skeptical thinking. However, like Rev. Crackpot above, I was first interested in Woo. I found out about the skeptic community first through Skeptoid (and don't even ask me what I was looking for on iTunes when I found it - I can't even remember), then Skepticality and SGU. When I finally mentioned them to my husband he told me he'd been listening to them all for quite some time, and then asked me if I was going to start stealing all his books. (This makes going to the library together much more fun.)

I'm interested in all sorts of topics, but right now I'm very interested in the "Medical Woo" area, as I'm 3 months pregnant with my first kid. While I've been lucky to find a good doctor, in all my life I've never been subjected to dumber "pregnancy facts" than those that come out of well meaning, but misinformed, mouths, and reading anything from the mainstream media about being pregnant makes me want to claw my eyes out. I'm also interested in science history (as well as history in general).

Welcome corrie. 3 months preggers hey? How did that happen?
Stealing library books is not tolerated here. Make sure you and your hubby return all overdue books at once, otherwise you'll have the library police track you down and you will be faced with the full force of the overdue books act of 2005. You don't want Babs born in prison do you?
Anyway, have a pleasent stay and have one of Graymans oatmeal cookies.
He just baked a fresh batch. :D :D

[grayman]

Welcome corrie. 3 months preggers hey? How did that happen?

Probably the usual way. If you come to TAM I have videos on my laptop that may assist with your understanding.


Welcome Corrie, didn't mean to ignore you. You get first dibs on the cookies.

[skepticalfred]

like a virgin, touched for the very first time...


hello!

[corrie]

It did happen the usual way....you know, visited by Zeus in the form of a bull, husband's all ticked off, etc, etc. ;) However, those oatmeal cookies sound lovely, as eating has pretty much all I've been doing recently.

And we don't steal library books. I read faster that my husband, so I basically steal his library books from him and read them while he's stuck on book #1.

[grayman]

like a virgin, touched for the very first time...


hello!

If you're making a comment about Catholicism and your priest, there's a section on religion. :stone028:

Otherwise, welcome to the forum!

[LarianLeQuella]

Hello there. Glad to be here. Been lurking for a while, and figured I'd add my voice in to the chorus of skeptics. I need about 48 more posts before I can put in all the standard forum trappings I like (sig, avatar, etc). In the meantime, I'm here and hope to just learn more really.

[amb]

It did happen the usual way....you know, visited by Zeus in the form of a bull, husband's all ticked off, etc, etc. ;) However, those oatmeal cookies sound lovely, as eating has pretty much all I've been doing recently.

And we don't steal library books. I read faster that my husband, so I basically steal his library books from him and read them while he's stuck on book #1.

Eat and drink is all I do and I'm not even pregnant. I would create history if I ever did became pregnant though. I may even get on the Oprah show. I dream of one day pulling off her wig on live TV.
You had Zeus knock you up. I need Venus so I could knock her up.
:D
That's the spirit! Blame hubby if the library police turn up at your door. :p

[grayman]

So when the Library Police arrive, does Corrie get to say, "Book him!"? :duck:

[arthwollipot]

grayman, you really should lay off of those oatmeal cookies. You know they make you pun.

Let this be a lesson to everyone grayman offers cookies to. If you accept, then you will inevitably become a punner. Don't let that happen to you.

ETA: And I just realised that I missed a perfect opportunity to say "have you returned your library books and do you like budgies".

[mikehh]

Hi everyone. I was a member of an MMA board for about 10 years and it has recently been overrun by CT's. I found this board while searching for some clarity on some of the disinformation that has been posted there and just wanted to say hi. This is a great forum.

[amb]

grayman, you really should lay off of those oatmeal cookies. You know they make you pun.

Let this be a lesson to everyone grayman offers cookies to. If you accept, then you will inevitably become a punner. Don't let that happen to you.

ETA: And I just realised that I missed a perfect opportunity to say "have you returned your library books and do you like budgies".

Budgies are delicious cooked in a 'ragu' with spaghetti, but you need at least a dozen to get a decent meal out of them. :D

[amb]

Hi everyone. I was a member of an MMA board for about 10 years and it has recently been overrun by CT's. I found this board while searching for some clarity on some of the disinformation that has been posted there and just wanted to say hi. This is a great forum.
It sure is. But do avoid Graymans cookies at all cost. He claims he uses oatmeal flour, but we have no proof that he actually does. By the way, if you see a goat hanging around looking as if it's lost. It actually belongs to Arthwollipot, and he's eager to get it back.
A warm welcome is in order.

[mikehh]

It sure is. But do avoid Graymans cookies at all cost. He claims he uses oatmeal flour, but we have no proof that he actually does. By the way, if you see a goat hanging around looking as if it's lost. It actually belongs to Arthwollipot, and he's eager to get it back.
A warm welcome is in order.



LOL- i know im going to like it here... i will stay away from the goat..

[Tommy Jeppesen]

Hi.
I am new here.
Yes, that is about it for now.

[Prometheus]

... i will stay away from the goat..

You might be surprised at just how difficult that turns out to be. :goat

[MrsMorgentaler]

Hi everyone! It's very exciting to be accepted to the forum... being around other skeptics is like coming home for me.

I'm living in Ottawa Ontario Canada, and looking for lots of ways to better debate with believers.

[WaterBreather]

Hello peeps and ladypeeps

I chose the name waterbreather because of global warming - I'm practicing for the next big flood.

[psy kick]

What originally sent me here (besides the fact that Randis books rock) is that I had been a christian for 30 years. When God didn't asnwer my prayers in dire circumstances, I had two choices. Either he wasn't all powerful and couldn't help, making him not-God, or he was all powerful and didn't feel like helping when I was down. making him not loving.

[arthwollipot]

I've got a little Epicurus, if anyone's interested?

Is god willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both willing and able? Then whence comes evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him god?

[JoeyDonuts]

Crap. I never introduced myself. I've been bogarting the buffet table at this party for two months and never had the g-d common courtesy to say hello.

Well there you go.

Oh, and thanks Arth. I've always been a little Epi-curious. HA!

[IndridCold]

Hey.

My name is Logan, I'm 21. I'm in my first year of university right now. I've enjoyed reading into the skeptic community for a while now, and figure it wouldn't hurt to join the boards here.

[amb]

Hey.

My name is Logan, I'm 21. I'm in my first year of university right now. I've enjoyed reading into the skeptic community for a while now, and figure it wouldn't hurt to join the boards here.

No it doesn't hurt at all. In fact your imput is welcome.:p

[amb]

Crap. I never introduced myself. I've been bogarting the buffet table at this party for two months and never had the g-d common courtesy to say hello.

Well there you go.

Oh, and thanks Arth. I've always been a little Epi-curious. HA!

It's understandable. You were fascinated by the goat and couldn't get enough of Grayman's cookies, so you kept gorging yourself until you had your fill. Glad you stopped eating just long enough to say hello. :):p

[Femke]

WB, psy kick, Joey, Indrid:
:welcome2

[JohnnyNoOne]

Hello,
I'm new here, but lurk in other skeptical spaces of the world. My name is Bryan Lee Peterson. I have blogs at mindofbryan.com, which is mostly about writing and my fiction, and instructionslistsandnotes.com, which is a literary/found blog of instructions, lists, and notes. I'd really appreciate submissions at that one. I just got it up, and it's feeling kind of lonely.

I write skeptically under the moniker Johnny No One at ihopeyourehappy.com. It focuses mainly on politics, pop culture and current events, but has the odd paranormal article. I'm working up a podcast of it right now.

Thanks,
Bryan (Johnny)

Speaking of which, did everyone see windturbinesyndrome.com?

[formerfundy]

Hello everyone,

3rd generation member of a VERY high-control religion here. (Some call it a cult, but that's a topic for another day.)

Began to awaken my critical thinking skills a little over 2 years ago.

Discovered this site through the Podcast, "Skeptics Guide to the Universe".

I'm slowly working on introducing my true-believer wife to the beauty of seeing the universe through the lens of rational thought. My kids are half-way there.

Pray for me.

Oops. Old habits.

Maybe a couple "Hail Randis" in my behalf? :D

ff

[Gravy]

Welcome, formerfundy! Keep fighting the good fight!

[Code zombie]

Hey all, I'am prolly a bit of a misfit in this forum, because I have gone from being a believer to non-believer and then back to a believer and this forum seems to be majority non-believer. But it does not matter, I mean there is hardly any place were there is a majority atheist so I'am glad you guys got your space.. And I totally understand some peoples reasons for dropping their faith, because I have done it before. Atleast everyone here is laid back and I hope the people who believe are aswell.

[amb]

Welcome Code Zombie. [interesting name] This forum is big enough for believers as well as non-believers. Just place your evidence for your beliefs in the tray that says myths and other legends.
Jokes aside. A warm welcome from us and the goat. :D

[grayman]

Hello to all our new victims playthings friends. The goat and I welcome you! Want an oatmeal cookie?

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/924647c9f5302d07d.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=11090)

[amb]

Is that a black goat? Do you realise they're the most delicious roasted in a wood fired oven with patoes and all the trimmings?
Also, the milk from a black goat makes the best cheese. :D

[grayman]

Is that a black goat? Do you realise they're the most delicious roasted in a wood fired oven with patoes and all the trimmings?
Also, the milk from a black goat makes the best cheese. :D

He's a pet and a friend, he's not for roasting. Plus he's a calender model, really.

And since he's a he, you can try milking him if you want. He'll probably want to be your friend too if you do. :stone028:

[Eliz Bathory]

Hi! I was introduced to the skeptical community my freshman year of college. The first two weeks of our mandatory evolution class focused on skeptical thinking. We watched Uri getting debunked and some video with JR, read about a variety of paranormal issues and then had to research and write an article about the topic of our choosing. I can no longer remember what I wrote about since it was so long ago. Needless to say, I have been attempting to apply the scientific method to just about everything I encounter.

[fuelair]

Hi! I was introduced to the skeptical community my freshman year of college. The first two weeks of our mandatory evolution class focused on skeptical thinking. We watched Uri getting debunked and some video with JR, read about a variety of paranormal issues and then had to research and write an article about the topic of our choosing. I can no longer remember what I wrote about since it was so long ago. Needless to say, I have been attempting to apply the scientific method to just about everything I encounter.
So, does the bathing in blood thing really keep your skin youthful?:):confused:

[Eliz Bathory]

Only if it is homeopathically treated virgin blood. It works a lot better and you don't have to kill as many virgins.

[UnrepentantSinner]

Hey all, I'am prolly a bit of a misfit in this forum, because I have gone from being a believer to non-believer and then back to a believer and this forum seems to be majority non-believer. But it does not matter, I mean there is hardly any place were there is a majority atheist so I'am glad you guys got your space.. And I totally understand some peoples reasons for dropping their faith, because I have done it before. Atleast everyone here is laid back and I hope the people who believe are aswell.

Since this is a skeptics forum and not an atheists forum, you should be welcomed by one and all.

Welcome!

[psy kick]

Hey.

My name is Logan, I'm 21. I'm in my first year of university right now. I've enjoyed reading into the skeptic community for a while now, and figure it wouldn't hurt to join the boards here.I knew someone with this name from another board. Is it you? pm me.

[tim]

Only if it is homeopathically treated virgin blood. It works a lot better and you don't have to kill as many virgins.


:D:D:D
Welcome. One question - where on earth can you find any virgins these days?

[Eliz Bathory]

Wouldn't you like to know my secrets? ;)

[Roadtoad]

:D:D:D
Welcome. One question - where on earth can you find any virgins these days?

Well, obviously not in California.

[rjh01]

What, new born babies routinely raped at birth?

[Stabris8]

Just joined today, this is my first posting. From Texas, anxious to meet ya'll! Kids are grown (skin-kids that is) and on their own raising grandbabies...but we still have the furbabies at home that I take care of...Boxers! Don't have family living in the same town, so I have time to research the paranormal and such. Just take things a moment at a time. Like to investigate cryptozoology, paranormal, ascension, et's, ufos, etc.

Not much else to tell for now. Toodles!

[amb]

He's a pet and a friend, he's not for roasting. Plus he's a calender model, really.

And since he's a he, you can try milking him if you want. He'll probably want to be your friend too if you do. :stone028:

Oooops! I should have known better. A black goat is always male.
Anyway, it looks much to old for oven roasting. The meat will be too tough.
We only roast baby goats. [Capretto] :p

[amb]

Just joined today, this is my first posting. From Texas, anxious to meet ya'll! Kids are grown (skin-kids that is) and on their own raising grandbabies...but we still have the furbabies at home that I take care of...Boxers! Don't have family living in the same town, so I have time to research the paranormal and such. Just take things a moment at a time. Like to investigate cryptozoology, paranormal, ascension, et's, ufos, etc.

Not much else to tell for now. Toodles!

Welcome to, in my humble opinion, the best forum on Earth for thinking people with an open mind. But not that open that your brains fall out.

Your interests make for fascinating reading as long as you treat them with a pinch of salt and a sceptical mind. Never accept anything without substantial evidence. As Carl Sagan once said. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Or something of that nature. :p

[Stabris8]

Welcome to, in my humble opinion, the best forum on Earth for thinking people with an open mind. But not that open that your brains fall out.

Your interests make for fascinating reading as long as you treat them with a pinch of salt and a sceptical mind. Never accept anything without substantial evidence. As Carl Sagan once said. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Or something of that nature. :p

Thanks for the Welcome!! *yes my mind is open when looking into those things! Get alot of good laughs out of most of that stuff. **Carl Sagan was a govt disinfo agent - plus he was so monotone when talking most of the time, it was hard for me to not fall asleep when listening to him! RIP

[UnrepentantSinner]

Thanks for the Welcome!! *yes my mind is open when looking into those things! Get alot of good laughs out of most of that stuff. **Carl Sagan was a govt disinfo agent - plus he was so monotone when talking most of the time, it was hard for me to not fall asleep when listening to him! RIP

Howdy fellow Texan! I'd like to give you a more hospitible welcome, but based on this post I'm not sure you're going to find this forum to your liking or many others who think the same way you do.

How exactly did you find your way to this forum and why did you decide to join?

[Stabris8]

Howdy fellow Texan! I'd like to give you a more hospitible welcome, but based on this post I'm not sure you're going to find this forum to your liking or many others who think the same way you do.

How exactly did you find your way to this forum and why did you decide to join?

OH? Is it the (joke) about Carl Sagan?? I didn't mean to upset anyone! Was searching for forums as this one, and liked the wide variety of subjects! Didn't mean any offense. I thought I could add to this forum. As for the laughs; I was meaning not everything has substantial evidence...but I do research in my spare time!

[JennyJo]

And since he's a he, you can try milking him if you want. He'll probably want to be your friend too if you do. :stone028:

You crack me up!
:D

[articulett]

He's a pet and a friend, he's not for roasting. Plus he's a calender model, really.


Yes, indeed. But he doesn't really have a month...

And he's not all black, amb... (in fact, his name is "Spot"), --
but I bet he is all male.

[amb]

Who Grayman or the goat? :)

[COLONEL]

He's a pet and a friend, he's not for roasting. Plus he's a calender model, really.

And since he's a he, you can try milking him if you want. He'll probably want to be your friend too if you do. :stone028:
I see a goat BBQ at your house in 2010 and if not the goat do you still have the geese ? Or I suppose we could roast that dog of yours that bit me if you still have it .:D:D

[Ivan The Song Boy]

Good Day,

What a wonderful surprise I've found here in this web site. My Name is Ivan and I'm a Musician/Singer/Songwriter and Audio Engineer/Producer from "The States" as some may say. After a long and ugly 8 years of faith based Governance at the hands of very odd and perhaps even dangerous illiterate dolts, I'm hopeful that the rest of the world might begin to see it's way clear to find forgiveness in it's heart of hearts. We have much work to do here in order to get things rolling again.. While I'm as much of a skeptic as anyone, I am pleased to announce that it appears our new president can at least read and he seems like a well meaning fellow, and in fact, it looks like he might be unusually bright, as American politicians go. This is good news for us over here. It's been a strange ride indeed.

I came upon your wonderful site while doing battle with a person who kept swearing up and down that "They said the steel melted" regarding the Steel in the WTC Towers, {I was swearing both up and down myself, but I'll stay away from such language}.. I don't recall with any real specificity HOW I stumbled onto this site beyond that.

It occurs to me that some people are not well, and I in fact feel bad for them.. This site gives one hope that some of these folks could find a place to finally say "It's OK, It really happened"..

Not only that, but what an amazingly hilarious group of people you have gathered here! My goodness, it's quite a spot..

So I certainly look forward to reading along, and if I feel I have something to contribute, I may well do just that. There are some very very clever folks here, so I'll be soaking it all up..

Best to all..

Ivan.................

[grayman]

...I suppose we could roast that dog of yours that bit me...

Don't be upset with my dog just because she's a good judge of character. :mad:

[articulett]

Welcome Ivan...

Here's our illustrious forum member, Gravy speaking about the 9-11 truthers for the skeptic zone. I think you'll find this a good crowd.

vxC5_q50al8

[PauPau]

I'm a newbie feeling my way around and I have no idea what I'm doing. Mostly interested in politics and economics. See you in those threads :-), I'm sure my political leanings will be clear soon enough.

[Ivan The Song Boy]

Thanks articulett,,

I make it Vegas to play shows now and again. Ever been to the Cannery in North Vegas?..

Great interview, thanks for posting.

Ivan...............

[arthwollipot]

Welcome, PauPau. I'll say this here, because you probably won't see me in very many politics or economics threads. :)

[amb]

I'm a newbie feeling my way around and I have no idea what I'm doing. Mostly interested in politics and economics. See you in those threads :-), I'm sure my political leanings will be clear soon enough.
Welcome. Interested in politics hey? Show me an honest politician, and I'll show you an honest used car salesman, priest, life insurance salesman, astrologer, medium ect.
:D

[COLONEL]

Don't be upset with my dog just because she's a good judge of character. :mad: So what are you trying to say , No BBQ ? You know I have found that dog taste like
<
<
<
<
<
<
Stringy beef .

[LarianLeQuella]

Kilgogi?

[Jozen-Bo]

Hello, I am new here!



I screwed up on my user name; how do I change it to make it correct?

Also, if there is anyone already familiar with me...here is a smilie for you...

:D

[COLONEL]

Hello, I am new here!



I screwed up on my user name; how do I change it to make it correct?

Also, if there is anyone already familiar with me...here is a smilie for you...

:DWell welcome, as far a fixing your name that could take a while Why not just leave it the way it is and we won't tell anybody that you screwed up . Sit and relax, help yourself to Graymans oatmeal cookies

[arthwollipot]

Hello, I am new here!



I screwed up on my user name; how do I change it to make it correct?

Also, if there is anyone already familiar with me...here is a smilie for you...

:DSend a PM to Darat. He will be able to fix it to you. Just make sure you include a measure of malt whiskey.

[PirateGuy]

My name is Jeremy. I have been a skeptic for approximately 14 years. I am rather a fan of randi and I had the pleasure of meeting him at this years dragon-con.

I am very optimistic about the future of the skeptical movement because I can see both our numbers and enthusiasm grow.

[psy kick]

Welcome Jeremy. This is a good community. Theres nothing like testing things, thinking logically, to have a good life. So many people I knew from churches believe almost any urban legend and even when I was one of them, I still thought, Theres got a be a logical explanation for this when something unusual happened.

[arthwollipot]

[off-topic]Happy birthday, psy-kick![/off-topic]

[psy kick]

thank you. The 30th is Abbies' birthday.

[amb]

Welcome Jeremy. This is a good community. Theres nothing like testing things, thinking logically, to have a good life. So many people I knew from churches believe almost any urban legend and even when I was one of them, I still thought, Theres got a be a logical explanation for this when something unusual happened.

There is always a logical explanation for everything. That's what a fair few theist fail to grasp. They have this magical thinking for things they find hard to comprehend, like the beginning of life or the very cosmos around them.
Because they fail to comprehend the enormity and complexity of the world around them, they think; this must be made by god.

But ask such people, if a god created all this complexity, doesn't it mean that this god needs to be even more complex. And then the question arises, who made this god? An even more complex god? OK! then who made that god?
You can't have gods all the way back. It's like a question that was asked of a theist. '' You believe the Earth is created and is in space. What is holding up the Earth?'' '' Why a turtle'' was the response. ''And what is holding up the turtle?'' Asked the questionnaire. ''Why, another turtle. It's turtles all the way down I'm afraid.''
This is a welcome thread. Sorry for the off topic and rambling on my part.
So welcome to all newbies. :)

[psy kick]

Its not rambling!
And children get it. I told my son there was this guy who could bend spoons by mind power.
"He can't do that!" Me: Why do people think he does?
"He does it when no ones looking."

[amb]

You have a very smart kid there. :)

[COLONEL]

Happy birthday psy kick

[Jelyla]

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer and I live in Tennessee. I went to college here and graduated with a Bachelor's in Accounting and am currently working on becoming a CPA. I love seeking the truth or the closest thing to it backed up with credible evidence. I love learning. I also enjoy yoga, video games that make you move, reading, stamp (sometimes coin) collecting, crafts, cats, bowling, and surely other activities I do every now and again that I've left off. I'm excited to be here!

[GooseGrl172]

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the late intro, I'm Jessica from Maryland (crabs 'n beer anyone?). I found out about JREF during my activities as a 911 debunker when someone recommended this forum to me. I've been lurking for a few weeks now and thought I'd finally join up, so here I am! I'm a full time vet tech. at an animal shelter and attend UMCP studying neurophys. and bioEngineering. Some things about me: I enjoy Aviation/Aeronautics, unsteady aerodynamics, aeroelasticity and fluid dynamics, biomechanics, physics and science in general, flying, hang gliding, biology/nature/wildlife, anything outdoors; boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, horse back riding, swimming, herp hunting, pond and bay hopping, rolling in the mud, skipping through the meadows, hiding in trees and bushes, wrangling wildlife. Also like studying biology, technology, fixing, designing and building stuff (basically being an engineer), welding, music and arts, physical activity; sports, kung-fu (Shaolin-Wushu Academy, Full Circle Martial Arts Academy), running, rowing, biking, weight lifting, swimming, volleyball, etc. Anyway, I look foward to reading more posts from you all, and engaging in discussions/debates here. Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the U.S.!

Thanks,
Jessica

[Mr. Skinny]

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer and I live in Tennessee. I went to college here and graduated with a Bachelor's in Accounting and am currently working on becoming a CPA. I love seeking the truth or the closest thing to it backed up with credible evidence. I love learning. I also enjoy yoga, video games that make you move, reading, stamp (sometimes coin) collecting, crafts, cats, bowling, and surely other activities I do every now and again that I've left off. I'm excited to be here!
Welcome, Jennifer.

Not to far north of you here in Ohio. I've been through Tenn. a few times and spent a few weeks in the area outside of Gatlinburg. Lovely country.

Good luck on your CPA. I had a female friend in Uni that passed all 4 parts? of her CPA exam on the first attempt. I understand it's pretty difficult.

Otherwise, just reading about all of your interests and activities wore me out. :) I'm sure I have children around your age.

[Mr. Skinny]

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the late intro, I'm Jessica from Maryland (crabs 'n beer anyone?). I found out about JREF during my activities as a 911 debunker when someone recommended this forum to me. I've been lurking for a few weeks now and thought I'd finally join up, so here I am! I'm a full time vet tech. at an animal shelter, attend UMCP (studying neurophys. and bioEngineering), and once I fill out my profile, you can learn more about me there :). Anyway, I look foward to reading more posts from you all, and engaging in discussions/debates here. Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the U.S.!

Thanks,
Jessica
Welcome to you as well, Jessica.

You snuck in while I was welcoming Jennifer.

Our own Library Lady lives in Baltimore, and there are a few other forumites in your neck of the woods. Dogdoctor and Rolfe are vets, so you may find something in common with them also.

[COLONEL]

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the late intro, I'm Jessica from Maryland (crabs 'n beer anyone?). (basically being an engineer),

Thanks,
JessicaWelcome Jess, I'll take the beer ,You can keep the crabs. I don't want them ,I hear they cause you to scratch a lot

You will get along good with the Grayman, he is an engeneer Too :D

[COLONEL]

Welome Jennifer Enjoy your self here

[arthwollipot]

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer and I live in Tennessee. I went to college here and graduated with a Bachelor's in Accounting and am currently working on becoming a CPA. I love seeking the truth or the closest thing to it backed up with credible evidence. I love learning. I also enjoy yoga, video games that make you move, reading, stamp (sometimes coin) collecting, crafts, cats, bowling, and surely other activities I do every now and again that I've left off. I'm excited to be here!CPA = Certified Practicing Accountant? My dad was one of them. Or is it something else in the US?

Welcome anyway!

[amb]

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer and I live in Tennessee. I went to college here and graduated with a Bachelor's in Accounting and am currently working on becoming a CPA. I love seeking the truth or the closest thing to it backed up with credible evidence. I love learning. I also enjoy yoga, video games that make you move, reading, stamp (sometimes coin) collecting, crafts, cats, bowling, and surely other activities I do every now and again that I've left off. I'm excited to be here!
Welcome Jennifer. That's also the name of my avatar.

[arthwollipot]

Welcome Jennifer. That's also the name of my avatar.Just to remove all ambiguity here, amb is not a hot chick. He is an Italian in his 60s. Just so that you don't get the wrong impression.

My avatar, on the other hand, is exactly what I look like.

[COLONEL]

Just to remove all ambiguity here, amb is not a hot chick. He is an Italian in his 60s. Just so that you don't get the wrong impression.

My avatar, on the other hand, is exactly what I look like. My picture is of my Grand daughter ,but I will give you a clue I am Graymans brother ,But I look better

[arthwollipot]

My picture is of my Grand daughter ,but I will give you a clue I am Graymans brother ,But I look betterOh, so you resisted the lure of the oatmeal cookies then?

[psy kick]

I should be so lucky as to look like my avatar!

[amb]

Just to remove all ambiguity here, amb is not a hot chick. He is an Italian in his 60s. Just so that you don't get the wrong impression.

My avatar, on the other hand, is exactly what I look like.
Whoa there feller. I'm certainly not in my sixties. [ cripes that sounds old ] I only just turned sixty four months ago. :p Have you not heard that the new sixty is the old 40? :) ;)

[COLONEL]

Oh, so you resisted the lure of the oatmeal cookies then?
Yes and no :D I make a Chocolet ,raisin ,walnut ,oatmeal cookie .Would you like to try one ? :D I must warn you they can be addictive .

[amb]

Oh yea!! Well my missus makes the best almond bread in this part of the galaxy.
You think your oatmeal and chocolate cookies are addictive. Boy you should try these. :)

[Froggy]

Hello everybody! So excited to be posting here. I'm Froggy, almost 49 years old, and live in beautiful San Francisco, CA. I looked around and lurked on a few threads; by the way, does anyone still use semicolons or are they officially extinct? I also have ADD. Doesn't it show? Anyway... what to say about myself... ex taiko drummer (did a five-year stint with the SF Taiko Dojo), love photography, die-hard Mac user since it first came out,, avid hiker... Found this forum after finding Robert Lancaster's StopSylviaBrowne site (with which I wholeheartedly agree); was sorry to hear that he had suffered a stroke and wish him a most speedy recovery. Most probably you will find me in the Paranormal threads, lurking and maybe participating. Will sign off now.

Can't post a froggy graphic yet? Rats!

[amb]

Welcome aboard Froggy. Here have a Mintie. And ignore the goat if it bothers you.
Under no circumstances eat any cookies made by Grayman as the forum won't be responsible for any consequences. :D

[Froggy]

Thanks amb... this thread slightly reminds me of LambdaMOO... with a brain.

Would an arthwollipot be in any way related to a whyteatogog?

[COLONEL]

Welcome Froggy The goat is harmless, as long as you do not molest him .
From SanFrancisco mmmmmm ,The grayman lived there once , Maybe it's to late . You might have already had one of his cookies and did not know it .Also I think that is where He got the Goat . Oh well there is a lot that can be learned here once you know the secret hand shake .

[Roadtoad]

Welcome, Froggy, from Sunny North Highlands, CA.

I'd also warn you against anything referencing Phil's Pants. Do not touch the pants.

[grayman]

The Hot Cookie in the Castro made the legendary cookies of TAM 5; we have photographic evidence of their allure.

Welcome Froggy!

[grayman]

My picture is of my Grand daughter ,but I will give you a clue I am Graymans brother ,But I look better
Than...?

[Niggle]

Hi, folks,

Niggle here. As in "that niggling little voice of doubt in the back of your mind" that refuses to shut up or go away. And I even take meds for that now! :( Anyway, I'm female, 45, a Technical Writer lost in the chilly backwoods of Connecticut, currently searching for a REAL job (you know, the kind with benefits and paid days off?). Yes, I currently suffer under the Curse of the Yellow Badge, also known as jobberitis or contractus terminatus prematuris.

I've been lurking around here for over a year now and finally decided that I should register so I can put in my own bent pin (I might even work my way up to a penny some day!). I read science fiction and fantasy for a break from the technical manuals I have to write and have far too many draft manuscripts of both stashed in my attic. Was raised Catholic and am still trying to recover. Currently an agnostic Pagan and not sure I care any more. Currently owned by one dog and two cats. Not afraid of goats (they're kind of cute). Don't care for oatmeal cookies, but I make the BEST fudge ever, in your choice of flavors, with or without alcohol.

Sorry for the lengthy first post. I'll probably spend most of my time here lurking, so I figured I'd get it over with up front.

[SusanB-M1]

Hi, folks,
Not afraid of goats (they're kind of cute). Don't care for oatmeal cookies, but I make the BEST fudge ever, in your choice of flavors, with or without alcohol.
I think it is very astute of you to have forestalled the devious offers of cookies and warnings about goats!!:D
I wish I could make fudge - shop-bought stuff just isn't the same.

Welcome.

(P.S. The feet in my avatar are not mine.:))

[amb]

Thanks amb... this thread slightly reminds me of LambdaMOO... with a brain.

Would an arthwollipot be in any way related to a whyteatogog?

I'm not 100% sure, but it seems so. :p

[Froggy]

The Hot Cookie in the Castro made the legendary cookies of TAM 5; we have photographic evidence of their allure. Ah, Hot Cookie in the Castro! DIVINE is the only word that springs to mind. I do have to be careful about how often I indulge in them, so only buy a cookie before the long vigorous walk up Market towards Twin Peaks and Diamond Heights, then reward myself when I get to the top :)
I'm not 100% sure, but it seems so. :pWhat, about whyteatogogs? They have an interesting story - they came about many years back, while I was playing Scrabble with an 8-year-old girl. At one point we got tired of thinking up meaningful words and decided to let our imaginations run wild. I put in "why", she added "teato", I finished with "gog", we both fell down laughing. We then started to think about what the hell a whyteatogog could be, and decided it was some sort of animal. "I think I will never forget the word whyteatogog", - said the girl. I know I never did. Unfortunately I didn't keep in touch with the girl - I wonder if she still remembers... AT one point point I even started writing a poem about them, but got stuck and never finished. Story of my life... (never finishing, that is)

[COLONEL]

Welcome Niggles ,So you live in the Back woods of CT. , thats better then some of the big towns like Hartford or Bridgeport. I will just call you my neighbor to the south.
I like chocolet fudge and maple fudge with out the alcohol . I prefer my alcohol out of a bottle and again welcome to the forum

[grayman]

Hi, folks,

Niggle here. As in "that niggling little voice of doubt in the back of your mind" that refuses to shut up or go away. And I even take meds for that now! :( Anyway, I'm female, 45, a Technical Writer lost in the chilly backwoods of Connecticut, currently searching for a REAL job (you know, the kind with benefits and paid days off?). Yes, I currently suffer under the Curse of the Yellow Badge, also known as jobberitis or contractus terminatus prematuris.


Welcome to the forum! Many here are in the technical fields and/or a member of the undesired leisure class. I am fortunate enough to have a job with benefits and paid days off. although it comes with an irratic schedule as well; haven't had a day off since last Tuesday and am finally having my Thanksgiving turkey today for breakfast. Before I head in to work of course.

Don't care for oatmeal cookies, but I make the BEST fudge ever, in your choice of flavors, with or without alcohol.

Here's something COLONEL and I actually agree on. Fair warning: Should you ever make it to TAM, you will be expected to bring us evidence of your fudge being the best. TAM6 had about 900 attendees, so bring a little extra. :)

[arthwollipot]

Would an arthwollipot be in any way related to a whyteatogog?Not so far as I know. But if you come across an illiuanthetamon, or a dullpfeckingquoi or gfogtamok, I might have something to do with those.

[Seanette]

Blame my husband for snaring me into this place. :)

Basic bio: 39, married, LDS. No children, one cat, one bird. We live in Sacramento, CA.

Hobbies include reading, Internet, and crafts such as needlework and jewelry-making.

[arthwollipot]

Blame my husband for snaring me into this place. :)

Basic bio: 39, married, LDS. No children, one cat, one bird. We live in Sacramento, CA.

Hobbies include reading, Internet, and crafts such as needlework and jewelry-making.Hi Seanette. I made myself some glass beads (http://arthwollipot.livejournal.com/441410.html) on the weekend. It was fun. :D

[Seanette]

Nice! I haven't yet worked up the nerve to tackle glass (expense aside, I'm a klutz and that stuff gets HOT).

[arthwollipot]

My hands shake abominably. But I could still form a bead on a mandrill. :)

[Distind]

Hello folks,

I've been a fan of the site, as well as it's founder ever since I first came across Mr. Randi's videos exposing... well, a lot of people. Long time reader of the front page, and only recently have I felt a real need to sign up for the forums.

You see, I'm an administrator of a website with a purpose not all to different from this site, however it focuses mostly on those who hold some belief beyond all logic and reason. I have recently recieved a number of legal threats and my own community is lacking in a certain experience with the type of person exposed here regularly. I'm going to do some poking around and see if I cannot find a good place to post the details as well as my own questions for the community related to it. But I thought I'd at least say hello.

[COLONEL]

Welcome Distind . I would be interested in reading your post, let us know when you find the place you want to put it . The Goat is Harmless, I'm not sure I can say that about Graymans oatmeal cookies, that will be for you to decide .

[Distind]

While the legal implications seem to have completely died off I did post the story over in General Skepticism and The Paranormal under the title Expressions of skepticism and the occasional lawsuit. I'd link, but I'm still to new for that.

[queenmelissa]

I have been coming here for a couple of weeks now, and decided to register finally so I can jump in on all of the 'fun'. I look forward to it. I have so many questions and opinions and will be jumping right in. :D


Melissa

[COLONEL]

Welcome Melissa

[The Man]

Indeed welcome Melissa, I for one am glad to see someone of opinion and willingness to jump right in, not to mention of queenly demeanor. Plenty of ‘fun’ to enjoy and I hope your questions can be answered, if not to your satisfaction, then hopefully at least in a coherent manor (I exclude myself from the latter regard).

[COLONEL]

Melissa if your willing to eat one of the Graymans cookies ,he will guide you on your way to the answers you seek

[amb]

I have been coming here for a couple of weeks now, and decided to register finally so I can jump in on all of the 'fun'. I look forward to it. I have so many questions and opinions and will be jumping right in. :D


Melissa

Welcome Melissa. Under no circumstances take anyone's advice and eat one of grayman's cookies. You'll be sorry I assure you. Instead, have one of my Minties. They're much more refreshing.
I'll save you Melissa!!!! :)

[queenmelissa]

I think the only place I am of queenly demeanor 'The Man' is in my house hold, ha ha. But 'Melissa' was taken, so I chose my 2nd favorite name. ;) Thanks for the welcome everyone, I'm looking forward to talking with you...or typing with you. :D

[NelC]

Just logged in to say, "Hi!" though I shall probably be lurking in the future.

Hi!

[arthwollipot]

Hi, NelC. Pay no attention to what amb says. Make sure you pat the goat.

[COLONEL]

Hi, NelC. Pay no attention to what amb says. Make sure you pat the goat. You forgot to tell her about the Graymans oatmeal cookies :jaw-dropp

[arthwollipot]

You forgot to tell her about the Graymans oatmeal cookies :jaw-droppI thought amb had that one covered.