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

[COLONEL]

Hey Arthwollipot I am up late because of health issuse, Whats your excuse ? I got thrown off an Army tank years ago and it messed my back and shoulder up big time .

[arthwollipot]

Hey Arthwollipot I am up late because of health issuse, Whats your excuse ? I got thrown off an Army tank years ago and it messed my back and shoulder up big time .Hey COLONEL. My excuse is that I'm on the other side of the planet, and it's still daylight here. :D

[amb]

Typical. Yanks think the universe starts and ends in America. No offence meant Colonel. It's a joke son, a joke. [Foghorn Leghorn in the Bugs Bunny Show. :D

[COLONEL]

Typical. Yanks think the universe starts and ends in America. No offence meant Colonel. It's a joke son, a joke. [Foghorn Leghorn in the Bugs Bunny Show. :D I have some Bike riding friends that live on your side A few of them are in Queensland

[amb]

That's on the other end of the country. Thousands of miles from me. [thank gawd]

[Prometheus]

Hey COLONEL. My excuse is that I'm on the other side of the planet, and it's still daylight here. :D

Pretty lame excuse, if you ask me. A REAL man would have stayed up drinking all night and spent the daylight hours passed out under a table.

[Harpyja]

Hello, everybody.

I'm a big fan of the Skeptoid podcasts and was directed to this forum through there. I'm a fifteen year-old high school junior at a private school in South Florida. I'm an ex-PETA member and an ex-vegetarian. I used to participate in the school's Pre-Law Society, although much of what we did was raise money for the Innocence Project. I'm now a member of the school's Pre-Med Society and am planning on becoming a forensic pathologist.

[COLONEL]

Hello, everybody.

I'm an ex-PETA member and an ex-vegetarian. t. Welcome Harpyja ,I still belong to PETA ,People- eating -tasty- Animals :D

[Niggle]

Okay, that attempt at the quote functions didn't work.

Grayman:

Turkey: It's what's for breakfast. Urk. At least I got to have my turkey on the "big day" itself. And for the next several days, of course. Sounds like you work IT?

As for the fudge, 900 is a bit much, but I have made it for a gathering of about 50. The stuff is so rich that a little goes a LOOOONNNNGGGGG way. If I ever make it to TAM, you'll have to have it somewhere colder so the stuff doesn't melt before you can get it on the serving table. But I did manage to mail a batch once. I'm told it got there intact, if a little soft.

Colonel:

I take it you're in New England somewhere? I know there was a gathering of the Skepterati in my home town during the summer. I wanted to crash the party, but I had another engagement (a Ren Faire, as I recall).

Fudge, straight, maple or chocolate: check! I made a killer batch of Maple Walnut Fudge for my dad a couple of years ago. I think he even got a piece or two before the rest of my relatives ate it. I don't normally include nuts, but he's especially fond of that combination. Yes, I take requests.

[grayman]

Okay, that attempt at the quote functions didn't work.

Button at the bottom that says "Quote". Not the one that says "Nominate" (Unless it's something witty, profound, and thought provoking written by myself).

Grayman:
Sounds like you work IT?.

I drive these:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/9246451d7eb94f1df.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1682)

[Twister]

Hi guys.I've lurked here,on and off,for about 3 hours now,so thought it was time to join in the fun.You guys sport some heavy artillery around here,so I'll probably lurk another hour or so before posting,hopefully learn how to appear intelligent.(I know,not working so far)And what is this green and gold plant matter in my brownie,oregano??

I'm a disabled carpenter/jack off all trades.Blue collar,Baby.I'll take a cold beer over a single malt anytime,but have been known to trample people for an occasional Wild Turkey round-up.Lol.

I found you guys while researching some veeerry convincing propaganda.Just imagine,straight from Zeitgeist to you guys.Talk about culture shock.Made bootcamp seem like sunday school by comparison.I'm really impressed;most of you seem genuinly concerned that the gullible become informed.Thanks for what I've already gleaned.Much more will come I'm sure.
Peace

[amb]

Hi guys.I've lurked here,on and off,for about 3 hours now,so thought it was time to join in the fun.You guys sport some heavy artillery around here,so I'll probably lurk another hour or so before posting,hopefully learn how to appear intelligent.(I know,not working so far)And what is this green and gold plant matter in my brownie,oregano??

I'm a disabled carpenter/jack off all trades.Blue collar,Baby.I'll take a cold beer over a single malt anytime,but have been known to trample people for an occasional Wild Turkey round-up.Lol.

I found you guys while researching some veeerry convincing propaganda.Just imagine,straight from Zeitgeist to you guys.Talk about culture shock.Made bootcamp seem like sunday school by comparison.I'm really impressed;most of you seem genuinly concerned that the gullible become informed.Thanks for what I've already gleaned.Much more will come I'm sure.
Peace

Welcome aboard Twister. The usual warnings apply. Ignore the goat at your peril, Graymans cookies are to die for, I mean that literally. Return any overdue books to the library ASAB or you may be arrested at any time.
That just about covers it. Again welcome. :p ;)

[COLONEL]

Welcome Twister , it depends how I feel as to what I drink . But I am always prepared for guest . So sit down Have one of Graymans cookies and I will give you a
Smith Wicks to wash it down with . Altho I do prefer a good red wine to wash my perks down at night .By the time you finish the beer and cookie ,the goat will be along to take you to your room .

[Ottis]

Hello all! My name's Robert, but everybody except my wife and Mom call me Ottis. (a long story)
I originally posted a question here about a year ago, and rather then someone just telling me what they thought the answer was, I was told how to work it out for myself! Very cool!
I didn't really get into reading and posting here till a few months ago, I changed jobs and have some extra time now. (I'm now the full time fireman on a 103 year old steam locomotive:), I was working 50 hours a week at a sawmill:( )
Anywho, I find this site informative as well as entertaining, Love it!

[Tony Inchpractice]

Hello all!
Well, after months of lurking during my lunchbreaks I figured I should sign up now I'm online at home. Of all the fora (forums?) I've lurked on this one has always impressed me the most. People seem genuinely nice and debates hardly ever descend into flame-wars.

I live in Norwich (rhymes with Porridge, or you can pronounce it Naaaaarrjj if you're local) in creamy old England and I urge you all to visit. It's officially a lovely place.

Like many here (I suspect) I'm a refugee from the woo-movement, having stumbled across some Martin Gardner books a few years back. It scares me to think of the kind of stuff I believed before then!

Don't expect much insightful commentary from me though. It'll mostly be tedious pop-culture references, occassional bouts of paranoia, and your own opinions regurgitated back to you in a garbled form weeks after you've expressed them to me :D Still, I'm sure you can lift me up without me dragging you down.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting involved and finding out what other irrational beliefs I still hold!

Take care, all!

[Femke]

Hi Ottis and Tony,

:welcome3
(back)

[amb]

Martin Gardener, the most famous skeptical deist around. He still after all these years can't get rid of the last vestiges of the god delusion. But it's a god in his image, a non corporal, conscious power. Which as much as I love the man, I cannot agree with.
A warm welcome is in order though. Hope you enjoy your stay. :)

[Tony Inchpractice]

Martin Gardener, the most famous skeptical deist around. He still after all these years can't get rid of the last vestiges of the god delusion. But it's a god in his image, a non corporal, conscious power. Which as much as I love the man, I cannot agree with.
A warm welcome is in order though. Hope you enjoy your stay. :)

I couldn't agree more. It was always a sticking point for me in Whys of a Philisophical Scrivener (in fact I was surprised to learn it) but he conceeds so much to atheism it's hard to care. I'm sure he'll be relieved to know I feel this way:)

Anyway, thanks to both of you for your welcomes!

[DannyBhoy]

Hi,

I guess I haven't introduced myself. It's been a long while since I visited this forum (25th August 2003 at 12:24 PM to be exact!). I'm a skeptic, metaphysical naturalist, centrist-to-liberal, and I love to read Randi's works. :)

[666]

Welcome DannyBhoy. With a name like that I expected to see your location as the Emerald Isle, not the Philippines.

[JenSirius]

Hello :)
I found the JREF site while trying to fend off a sudden 9/11 woo outbreak in my friend (he's now moved on to other crazy rubbish). I was visiting until yesterday, when I couldn't get the Forum to load; after the hysterics, I decided next time the site appeared, I'd join up. So here I am.
Jen

[truthbetold2]

Hello everyone. I'm from Westchester County, New York, and I just want to say that this
has got to be the most interesting forum on the internet.

[Roadtoad]

Welcome, JenSirius, and truthbetold2. Have a seat. Pet the goat. Have a cookie. Can we offer you a beer?

[ttj]

Hello!
I'm writing from Fort McMurray Alberta, Canada and...I just went for a run despite it being -24C with 2 feet of snow on the ground so I am warming up on the couch, computer in my frozen lap, introducing myself to you all. Hope to learn more of you and maybe meet some of you at TAM7...already booked the room at Southpoint! :D

[JenSirius]

Thanks Roadtoad - you can offer me two :D.
I think its unfriendly to refuse beer.
J

[COLONEL]

Welcome everyone, Dannybhoy, Jen Sirius , Truth ,and TTJ . Sit and relax, Have some of the Graymans cookies . The goat will be along soon to lead you to your rooms .Under no cercumstances are you to give the goat any of the cookies .

[ParrotPirate]

Hey everybody! New to the forum,and I can't seem to find where or how to add avatar images.

[COLONEL]

Hey everybody! New to the forum,and I can't seem to find where or how to add avatar images.That will come later after you have posted a few times .For now sit back and have one of Graymans oatmeal cookies
Welcome to the site PP

[ParrotPirate]

Thanks for the info,Colonel.

[COLONEL]

Time to pop a couple of Percs. It is going to be one of those nights . I soon will be in happy mode.

[NagP]

Hello, I am a skeptic from Japan.
I am not a good English writer, so I think it will take a long time to reach my 50s.
I may not ungerstand many things but I will go step by step.

I am a guest member of ASIOS (Association for Skeptical Investigation of Supernatural) in Japan.

I am currently interested in debunking information of 911 conspracy theories which is not available in Japan.
I am also interested in the activity of Masaru Emoto outside of Japan.

If you have any question about skeptical activity in Japan, please ask me.
I might be able to answer.

Best regards

[amb]

Thanks for the info,Colonel.

Of course you realise he's not a real Colonel don't you? He just gets these visions of grandeur every now and then. But he's harmless really.
But welcome to the forum and have a Mintie on me.:p

[COLONEL]

Welcome NagP . No one works here on the weekend ,cut backs and budget cuts you know . so just relax have one of Graymans cookies or one of AMB's Mints but do not have them together . I have heard strange things have happened . Somebody will be along eventually to show you around .

[arthwollipot]

Welcome NagP! I don't think we have very many posters from Japan. What issues seem to affect Japan the most?

[Piercy]

Hello all! I was watching a youtube video about the million dollar challenge and eventually ended up here. Seemed like an interesting place so I decided to joined up. I'm posting from Halifax, Nova Scotia and I enjoy critical thinking among other things.

[COLONEL]

Hello all! I was watching a youtube video about the million dollar challenge and eventually ended up here. Seemed like an interesting place so I decided to joined up. I'm posting from Halifax, Nova Scotia and I enjoy critical thinking among other things.
So are you going to take the challange ? :D:D

Welcome Piercy .

[Piercy]

I could use the million but I think it's a little over my head.:p

[Hokulele]

Hello, I am a skeptic from Japan.


Ohayou gazaimasu! (Well, it is morning where I live.)

There are several posters who live in Japan including Kitakaze and Robaato.

There is a lot of good information on 9/11 in the Consipiracy Theory area, and Emoto's name does come up every now and then, particularly in regards to a movie known as "What the <bleep> do we know?" and his work with water.

Welcome!

[NagP]

What issues seem to affect Japan the most?

Well, I think the biggest issue in Japan right now is the 9/11 conspiracy theory, because the infamous David R. Griffin made his first appearrance in Japan just about a month ago.

Second comes Mr. Emoto's book "Hiden messages in water".
This book is a big concern because it is used as a teaching material for morality class in some elementally school.

And third comes the homeopathy in my opinion.
Homeopathy was not very popular in Japan but recently it is gaining a big popularity.

[cbartow]

Hello folks-

I have visited the JREF intermittently in the past but obviously never joined until now...

I hope to engage with many of you in some good dialogue.

Thx.

Chris

[COLONEL]

Welcome Chris .Sorry but I'm married so you can't get engaged with me .Try AMB :D

[Roadtoad]

Hello folks-

I have visited the JREF intermittently in the past but obviously never joined until now...

I hope to engage with many of you in some good dialogue.

Thx.

Chris

Damn. Someone warned him about the goat. :D

Welcome, Chris.

[COLONEL]

Damn. Someone warned him about the goat. :D

Welcome, Chris. Well it wasn't me .

[arthwollipot]

Okay, okay, you got me. Sorry.

[amb]

Welcome Chris .Sorry but I'm married so you can't get engaged with me .Try AMB :D

Hey! Unless that Chris stands for Christine, I'm no interested. OK? :p

[NagP]

There are several posters who live in Japan including Kitakaze and Robaato.

Konbanwa! (It's midnight in Japan)
Thanks, I will look for them.

I will visit 9/11 Consipiracy Theory area and see what I can find there.

I've seen that video "What the <bleep> do we know?" produced by the followers of JZ Knight and Ramtha.

Thank you for the advice.

[tanstaafl28]

Greetings. My name is Jeffrey Brown.

I was drawn here due to some online research I was doing on conspiracy theories.

I found a link to a posting made by someone here named Elentar, entitled: Conspiracy Theories as Examples of Pure Dogma (I'd post the url, but I haven't met the 15 post minimum as yet). I was impressed by the concepts presented in this work, and being an atheist and a skeptic, it seemed like a good idea to join JERF. I enjoy online discussion forums, and am well known for participating in "spirited debate."

As for me, I have a post-graduate education, I served in the U.S. Navy, and I live in "Sin City." I'm a computer nerd, I enjoy good beer, I read and write on a regular basis, and I am constantly reminded that life is filled with delicious irony.

[amb]

Greetings. My name is Jeffrey Brown.

I was drawn here due to some online research I was doing on conspiracy theories.

I found a link to a posting made by someone here named Elentar, entitled: Conspiracy Theories as Examples of Pure Dogma (I'd post the url, but I haven't met the 15 post minimum as yet). I was impressed by the concepts presented in this work, and being an atheist and a skeptic, it seemed like a good idea to join JERF. I enjoy online discussion forums, and am well known for participating in "spirited debate."

As for me, I have a post-graduate education, I served in the U.S. Navy, and I live in "Sin City." I'm a computer nerd, I enjoy good beer, I read and write on a regular basis, and I am constantly reminded that life is filled with delicious irony.
Yes like wood fired oven roasted goat for example. Deeelicious!! :p
Welcome to the forum. :)

[COLONEL]

Welcome Jeff , So you were a SQUID hey .

[hcmom]

Greetings. My name is Jeffrey Brown.

I was drawn here due to some online research I was doing on conspiracy theories.

I found a link to a posting made by someone here named Elentar, entitled: Conspiracy Theories as Examples of Pure Dogma (I'd post the url, but I haven't met the 15 post minimum as yet). I was impressed by the concepts presented in this work, and being an atheist and a skeptic, it seemed like a good idea to join JERF. I enjoy online discussion forums, and am well known for participating in "spirited debate."

As for me, I have a post-graduate education, I served in the U.S. Navy, and I live in "Sin City." I'm a computer nerd, I enjoy good beer, I read and write on a regular basis, and I am constantly reminded that life is filled with delicious irony.

How about debates with spirits?

or goats...

or nuns...

Welcome, and we expect to see you at TAM7, since it's in your home town!

[arthwollipot]

I thought San Francisco was Sin City. :confused:

[Hokulele]

I thought San Francisco was Sin City. :confused:


Nah, that's Zin City.

[COLONEL]

I thought San Francisco was Sin City. :confused: Not according to the Grayman . He said he could not live there ,I won't go into detail ,I think thats why he moved and is driving a train .

[amb]

Driving a train is better than living in Frisco?

[COLONEL]

Driving a train is better than living in Frisco?I think anything is better .

[Roadtoad]

Could be worse. He could have spent time Driving in SF.

[grayman]

Could be worse. He could have spent time Driving in SF.

I did. Trucks. For the same outfit you see on Mythbusters when they need a refridgerated rig or warehouse. :)

[Hokulele]

Could be worse. He could have spent time Driving in SF.


Could be worse. He could have spent time being Driven in SF.

:boxedin:

[amb]

I heard that women wear flowers in their hair in Frisco, is that still true?
Some dude named Scott McKenzie sang a song about it years ago.

[arthwollipot]

I heard that Friscans really hate it when you call their city Frisco.

[COLONEL]

I heard that Friscans really hate it when you call their city Frisco.
Frisco,Frisco,Frisco,Frisco.:D:D:D

[Roadtoad]

Actually, around here, we call it "The City." No, it's not a compliment.

[amb]

I heard that Friscans really hate it when you call their city Frisco.

Would they prefer Californians? Or Arnians perhaps? [ can't spell the surname]

[COLONEL]

I will probably start a war with this one , maybe they prefer to be called Gayanites or Lesbonians :D:D

[grayman]

When I lived there, I preferred to be called Gray.

[mikeryan1492]

Hi... I am Michael, from Massachusetts, now living in North Carolina. Just starting to follow some of the fora and fauna here. Had the great pleasure of visiting the JREF in Lauderdale earlier this year. Great time.

[COLONEL]

Welcome Mike . Your an ex Flatlander hey . What part . Just remember everything you see here is questionable . everything you do here will be questioned

[grayman]

Just remember everything you see here is questionable . everything you do here will be questioned
Are you sure?

[COLONEL]

Are you sure? am I sure ? No I am the Colonel.

[Mr. Skinny]

Are you sure?
You're joking, right?

[grayman]

Are you sure?

am I sure ?

You're joking, right?

Shouldn't this take place in this thread (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=25851&page=308)?

[COLONEL]

Originally Posted by grayman http://forums.randi.org/helloworld2/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?p=4287596#post4287596)
Are you sure?

Originally Posted by COLONEL http://forums.randi.org/helloworld2/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?p=4287609#post4287609)
am I sure ?

Originally Posted by Mr. Skinny http://forums.randi.org/helloworld2/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?p=4287699#post4287699)
You're joking, right?


Shouldn't this take place in this thread (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=25851&page=308)?

I am questioning what I am seeing here, as you are questioning me, Mr Skiiny was seeing that and questioning you and you answered the question while asking a question . My question is does all these questions answer the question .
.

[amb]

This surely belongs in the too hard thread.

[arthwollipot]

There's a too hard thread?

[grayman]

This surely belongs in the too hard thread.

Are you sure?








Here we go again.

[COLONEL]

]

Are you sure?

Here we go again.
.Where are we going ?

[arthwollipot]

Well we know where we're going
But we don't know where we've been
Well we know what we're knowing
But we can't say what we've seen
And we're not little children
And we know what we want
And the future is certain
Give us time to work it out.

Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads

[amb]

Quite a good band that.

[COLONEL]

I like most bands , I just do not care for rap or heavy metal ,other then that I can listen to just about any thing .Most of the time I listen to blues .

[Roadtoad]

I like most bands , I just do not care for rap or heavy metal ,other then that I can listen to just about any thing .Most of the time I listen to blues .

I listen to Enya.

[arthwollipot]

I like most bands , I just do not care for rap or heavy metal ,other then that I can listen to just about any thing .Most of the time I listen to blues .I think that there's virtue in any kind of music. There are some styles that I personally don't care for, but there is quality even in the music I don't like.

There's only one artist I've heard that I know I like nothing of.

[amb]

Bob Dylan! Great song writer. But his singing makes me want to slash my wrist. :o

[COLONEL]

Bob Dylan! Great song writer. But his singing makes me want to slash my wrist. :o
Or how about Paul Williams ? You could say the same about him.

[ithari]

Hey Guys,

Found the forums through my general wonderings on the internet and lurked for a while :)

Decided to join and hopefully make some contribution.

I am of a Indian family who live in the UK, but I have moved to France for work.

Games freak, love fantasy book and Sci-Fi.

Hope you all have a fab holiday and even more awesome New Years :)

[Prometheus]

I think that there's virtue in any kind of music. There are some styles that I personally don't care for, but there is quality even in the music I don't like.

There's only one artist I've heard that I know I like nothing of.

Doesn't that belong in Not Enough Information?

[Hutch]

Hey Guys,

Found the forums through my general wonderings on the internet and lurked for a while :)

Decided to join and hopefully make some contribution.

I am of a Indian family who live in the UK, but I have moved to France for work.

Games freak, love fantasy book and Sci-Fi.

Hope you all have a fab holiday and even more awesome New Years :)

Well, everybody else is busy on stuff, so I'll welcome you to this place.

Hope you're enjoyiong France (never liked the place myself--pretty land, but too many French living there...)

Share and enjoy. And welcome to the Forum.

[COLONEL]

Welcome ITHARI, do they have french fries in france ? :D We have goat fries here

[kaigiteki]

Hello, my alias is KaigiTeki, I'm from Peru . Are there any skeptics from Peru (or interested in Peru's pseudoscience topics)?.

Thanks!

[Mushroom]

Hello, one of many internet Mushrooms here!

I'm from the UK and I've been following Randi and the JREF's work for some time, but I decided I may as well sign up and discuss things too.

About me? I'm quite into music (for both playing and listening!), games and politics. A strange combination you might think, but it's rather interesting (and sometimes tragic) how often they intersect...

And with that, I shall probably scurry off and investigate the rest of this fine forum you have here!

[COLONEL]

Welcome Kaigiteki you asked if there are any skeptics from Peru , Yes you are here.

Welcome Mushroom . were you kept in the dark and fed sh... Have fun there is a lot to do here

[arthwollipot]

Hello, my alias is KaigiTeki, I'm from Peru . Are there any skeptics from Peru (or interested in Peru's pseudoscience topics)?.

Thanks!Hi kaigiteki! I'm not from Peru, but definitely interested in Peruvian pseudoscience.

[amb]

A very warm welcome to all newbies, and hope you all have a happy holiday, also known as xmas in many parts of the world. Hey! KaigiTeki, I here the Peruvian chicks are really hot, is it true?

[COLONEL]

Well before we go off line today MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone

[amb]

And a very happy Boxing day.

[COLONEL]

And a very happy Boxing day. Right back at you .
I could never figure out why they call it Boxing day . To me boxing means fighting in the ring .

[JennyJo]

Boxing day is based on the tradition of giving gifts to the poor.

[COLONEL]

Boxing day is based on the tradition of giving gifts to the poor. OK thanks for the info .

[JennyJo]

I suppose they didn't pamper the poor on Christmas day as there weren't any leftovers left yet then. So the poor poor had to spend a whole Christmas day waiting with empty stomachs and stone cold feet for the leftovers to be boxed and handed out to them.

[Telluride]

Hi.

I just joined the forum yesterday. Nice to meet you all.

Telluride

[Femke]

Hi Telluride and other newbies that managed to squeeze in between the discussions on boxing day and other topics that belong in various other threads:
:welcome2

[COLONEL]

Hi.

I just joined the forum yesterday. Nice to meet you all.

TellurideWelcome Telluride . If you joined yesterday ,why did you wait so long to introduce yourself ? I guess you will have to be punished , you will have to eat one dozen of the Graymans cookies .After ,if you survive. you may rejoin the group. :D

[Zurack]

Hello there! Here's some useless information about me:

I love astronomy and I love to "enlighten" poor souls attacked by the conspiracy theorists, and in severe cases, religious people. :rolleyes:

English is not my first language, so I guess I will lose some of my "enlightening powers", but I will help as much as I can! :D

I'm not really a posting guy, so do not expect 100 posts from me in one week. :p

[shameless self-advertising]
Oh, I almost forgot, I created the Exoplanet Naming Society too, it's pretty empty, but I will wait. :rolleyes:
[/shameless self-advertising]

[COLONEL]

Hello there! Here's some useless information about me

English is not my first language,

I'm not really a posting guy, so do not expect 100 posts from me in one week.
Welcome Zurack .Enjoy the forum . Ok so what is your first language ? Also you are right about the post we expect 200 a week.:D

[Zurack]

Welcome Zurack .Enjoy the forum .
Thanks! :D

Ok so what is your first language ?
I'm from Brazil, we speak Portuguese here. I added my location to my profile now. :p

Also you are right about the post we expect 200 a week.:D
Hey! You are expecting too much from me! I will probably post less than 15 times a week. :rolleyes:

[Foolmewunz]

Hey, Zurack and welcome to the asylum.

Well, I only know of one other Brasilian (do you write Brasil or Brazil?) on the Forum, but I'm sure there are others. (Look up "Luciana"... you'll find her often in Forum Community - but you'll have to get in line behind us other stalkers. There was a song about her - never made the Top 10, but perhaps you've heard of it? The Girl From, If We Were to be Precise, Somewhere Relatively Close to Ipanema, Strictly Speaking )

And as to Astronomy... Do I assume you came this-a-way because of our new Fearless Leader, The (Amazingly) Bad Astronomer. We have a number of astronomy buffs on the forums, not all drawn here because of BA. Watch out for a certain "Hokulele", though. Not only is the name unpronounce-able in Portugese, but she's probably got even more stalkers than Luciana! (Blatantly and shamelessly trying to start a Skepchick catfight.)

And may that be your first lesson.
Rule 1 - Skepchicks are Cool.

I will leave to other Meeters 'N Greeters to lay out the other rules for you. I'm sure some pedantic geek one of the mods would want me to mention, also, that there is such a thing as a Membership Agreement, but those are the formal rules. We regulars can clue you in as to the unspoken set. (Something about cookies,... not certain,... but the topic seems to ring a bell.)

[arthwollipot]

And goats. Don't ever forget the goats.

[COLONEL]

And goats. Don't ever forget the goats.I thought we Would surpise him with the goats

[arthwollipot]

I thought we Would surpise him with the goatsNo, the goats should never be a surprise. We did that once with a poster by the name of TerrifiedOfGoats. Never saw the dude again.

[amb]

A very warm welcome Telluride. Welcome to the very best forum anywhere.
Have a Mintie while you wait for Grayman to offer you his famous oatmeal cookies. :)
If anyone offers you to pat their goat. Just ignore them.

[JcR]

I am little late Introducing myself here.
So here is a late Hello...:)

[COLONEL]

I am little late Introducing myself here.
So here is a late Hello...:) Welcome JCR and I have something special for everyone that shows up late . First you will eat a combo of Graymans cookies and AMB's Minties ,when your done with that you have to take care of the goat for a week . Oh and happy new year

[chuck4842]

I love this place, James Randi is my santa claus in real life. Happy New Year to all. If this is what I'll be doing for the next year, it should be a fun one. CHEERS to all you skeptical debunkers out there and thanks for having me.


Chuck

[JcR]

Welcome JCR and I have something special for everyone that shows up late . First you will eat a combo of Graymans cookies and AMB's Minties ,when your done with that you have to take care of the goat for a week . Oh and happy new year

I'm a little late often... And can't think of a better way to start a
New Year with cookies and mints....
Well I pause a bit here, the goat will have to learn the pecking order at my place if all is going to workout.
Happy New Year to you also.

[COLONEL]

Wecome Chuck . Have a Grayman cookie and a AMB minty I double dog dare you .

[EvilDeadite]

Howdy all,

I am Ezekiel and I live in Austin, Texas. Um, let's see, I am a "non-traditional" student at Texas State, which is a kind way of saying I am far too old to still be working on my undergrad degree. I am studying computer science and applied mathematics and starting this upcoming semester I will be teaching several of the labs for the introductory computer science courses.

I'm into trail running, reading, and long, heated but respectful discussions. And good beer. If you live in the Austin area and can appreciate a quality brew, maybe I'll see you around the Dog and Duck sometime.

Anyway, howdy and best of luck.

[COLONEL]

Welcome Ezekiel I don't know if I will ever get to Texas But if you ever get to Vt. give me a shout we have some good Micro Brewry's here . My beer of choice is Smithwicks a good Irish beer.

[zoecarol]

Hi,

Lots of interesting people here! But as I spend too much time using a computer, I probably won't participate much.

If anyone lives around Reno, perhaps we can organize events here. I enjoyed the skeptics dinners when I lived in Seattle.

Is there a skeptics camp at Burning Man?

Happy New Year!

Zoe

[COLONEL]

Welcome Zoe

[amb]

Howdy all,

I am Ezekiel and I live in Austin, Texas. Um, let's see, I am a "non-traditional" student at Texas State, which is a kind way of saying I am far too old to still be working on my undergrad degree. I am studying computer science and applied mathematics and starting this upcoming semester I will be teaching several of the labs for the introductory computer science courses.

I'm into trail running, reading, and long, heated but respectful discussions. And good beer. If you live in the Austin area and can appreciate a quality brew, maybe I'll see you around the Dog and Duck sometime.

Anyway, howdy and best of luck.
A warm welcome. But a word of advice. If I were you, I would see about changing your name by deed poll. You sound like a Quaker or something.
[All in jest. No offence is meant.] :D

[Obdurate]

I'm glad this forum actually authorized me. I joined another forum 3 times and they didn't. Something wasn't right.

Anyway, hello people. I like spontaneous human combustion a lot (that's how I want to go). My main interests are movies, books and music so that's what I'll talk most about, but I'll occasionally roll into some debates and other things.

[COLONEL]

I'm glad this forum actually authorized me. I joined another forum 3 times and they didn't. Something wasn't right.

Anyway, hello people. I like spontaneous human combustion a lot (that's how I want to go). My main interests are movies, books and music so that's what I'll talk most about, but I'll occasionally roll into some debates and other things. Welcome to our humble forum . We let everyone in ,But we don't just let everyone out . Please sit on the purple chair and wait for either the Grayman or AMB to come and give you your assignment here.

[Brody]

Hi:

Interested, casual browser.

Magician by hobby, programmer by trade, skeptical by nature.

[Rufus]

Hi. Was doing some browsing around for some skeptics and after reading around a bit thought what better place than here to join.
I'm never too good with introductions to be honest, so I apologise if this seems very generic and not very informative.
I guess first things first, I am female just before people make that mistake (no, I won't bite if you do make that mistake either). From the UK, with a bit of a complicated history or Christianity and Skeptism.

[COLONEL]

Welcome Brody and Rufus Just have a seat next to Obdurate Help youselves to the Cookies and Minty's you may be here for a while as you know it is the weekend .

[Rufus]

Welcome Brody and Rufus Just have a seat next to Obdurate Help youselves to the Cookies and Minty's you may be here for a while as you know it is the weekend .

Oh dear, I feel I may have joined somewhere where I will be posting up a storm!

I'll take the cookies, but what are Minty's?

[COLONEL]

I'll take the cookies, but what are Minty's?I will let AMB explain them when he shows up .

[Femke]

I'll take the cookies, but what are Minty's?

:eek: Noooo, don't take the cookies! And beware of the goat.

Welcome, by the way, Obdurate, Brody and Rufus.
Make yourselves at home :grouphug5

[Rufus]

I will let AMB explain them when he shows up .

I guess I'll sit tight until then.

:eek: Noooo, don't take the cookies! And beware of the goat.

Welcome, by the way, Obdurate, Brody and Rufus.
Make yourselves at home :grouphug5

*throws a cookie at the goat*

Thank you for the welcome.

[COLONEL]

:eek: Noooo, don't take the cookies! And beware of the goat.

Aw why did you have to go and warn him about the goat and cookies ? It' just that I was bored and was looking to have some fun and you know Graymans rules about giving the goat cookies .

[Rufus]

Aw why did you have to go and warn him about the goat and cookies ? It' just that I was bored and was looking to have some fun and you know Graymans rules about giving the goat cookies .

Too bad I can't be held accountable for breaking rules, I didn't know existed. :p

[amb]

Oh dear, I feel I may have joined somewhere where I will be posting up a storm!

I'll take the cookies, but what are Minty's?

Minties are a nougat like mint candy which I've spent the last 10 minutes trying to get an image for you.
For some reason the image doesn't show up.
But a warm welcome is in order.

[grayman]

Okay amb and COLONEL, I finally undid all the restraining straps and I'm back.

Minties:
http://www.shopnewzealand.co.nz/images/Minties-Pic.jpg

Welcome to all the new folks. Would anyone like a cookie? They're goatmeal oatmeal. With, uh...raisins. Yeah that's what they are, raisins.

:stone028:

[r-j]

Hi there. I am a long time lurker-reader of both the forums and Randi. Not much time in the last year or so, but years back I used to read the 911 conspiracy topics, as well as a few websites I found from reading here. The information I gleaned was very helpful recently. While visiting over the holiday, this man I knew from years ago showed up spouting 911 conspiracy, which seemed to be from the Loose Change movie. I hate that propaganda.

It was very upsetting to a friend who was there, she is feeble minded due to a brain trauma, and she started getting all upset, it was very tense and crazy. But with the knowledge I had from reading here and there I was able to counter almost all of it, even to the point of challenging him to look at websites that explained why the 911 conspiracy nuts are wrong.

I ended up calming her down, and kept my cool. It was the first time I experienced true madness of that sort, and later I found he had converted to a Christian faith church and was all religious as well. It was awful.

The odd thing was how easy it was to remember most of the facts I learned years ago. I thought of Gravy at one point, and this site, wtc7lies.googlepages

So I'm sort of saying thanks to the forum members who have spent so much time and effort on the matter. It really helped. I mean it really saved the situation that day.

Oh, and I just joined but I have read for many years prior. I didn't realize until after I signed up how much easier it is to keep track with an account.

I'm an atheist and skeptic, but I really enjoy magic and illusions. But I always want to know how they are done!


Now I will return to lurking. Keep up the good work.

edit - it said I couldn't post an Url, but it was the wtc7lies one, by Mark Roberts.

[Rufus]

Oooooh, those are minties, we have something similar, but I'm not sure they're the same brand and I think they're spearmint. I love them but they make my jaw ache from chewing them after a while!

Hi r-j, welcome!

[Prometheus]

Okay amb and COLONEL, I finally undid all the restraining straps and I'm back.

Minties:
http://www.shopnewzealand.co.nz/images/Minties-Pic.jpg

Welcome to all the new folks. Would anyone like a cookie? They're goatmeal oatmeal. With, uh...raisins. Yeah that's what they are, raisins.

:stone028:

Uh oh. Someone better go check on the goat. In the meantime, all newbies should remain in doors until further notice.

[ClassyElf]

I'm a junior in high school with an interest in art and animation.

Not much to say really. Welcome me!

[COLONEL]

I'm a junior in high school with an interest in art and animation.

Not much to say really. Welcome me! Wecome, we will need a note from your parents saying you can be here , as you are a minor and some one has to be responsible for your actions . we know how teenagers can be .:)

[ClassyElf]

Wecome, we will need a note from your parents saying you can be here , as you are a minor and some one has to be responsible for your actions . we know how teenagers can be .:)

Oh, I didn't know I had to have one.

Should I just have them type something out saying I'm A OK to be here or do I have to mail it?

[COLONEL]

Oh, I didn't know I had to have one.

Should I just have them type something out saying I'm A OK to be here or do I have to mail it? No we prefer it if you just bring it with you in person and give it to the goat . Now have one of the Graymans oatmeal cookies and be nice to the goat .

[ClassyElf]

No we prefer it if you just bring it with you in person and give it to the goat . Now have one of the Graymans oatmeal cookies and be nice to the goat .

Done


Jeez, that goat was a douchebag.

[arthwollipot]

Hey! Don't you be disrespecting the goat!

[amb]

No we prefer it if you just bring it with you in person and give it to the goat . Now have one of the Graymans oatmeal cookies and be nice to the goat .

Perhaps, seeing the age. He would prefer a Mintie?

http://www.google.com.au/images?q=tbn:o5Ep9aM46_vDpM::www.lovemarks.com/media/image/minties_html.jpg

[amb]

Done


Jeez, that goat was a douchebag.

It may smell like one. But take it from me. It's no douchebag.
In fact, it's delicious. :p

[lov1depp]

HI
:)
My name is Annie or Lov1depp, and I'm Embarrassed to say...I'm new here and i need a little push.

[COLONEL]

HI
:)
My name is Annie or Lov1depp, and I'm Embarrassed to say...I'm new here and i need a little push.
Wecome Annie Have a minty and a oatmeal cookie (Colonel gives Annie a push into the goats room ) Well she did say she needed a push . :D

[Roadtoad]

(Run, Lov1depp, before the goat sees you...)

[Prometheus]

I thought access to the goat was strictly limited to veteran posters....

[Roma]

It may smell like one. But take it from me. It's no douchebag.
In fact, it's delicious. :p
This is very disappointing, I haven't posted any comments on any Forum sites for several weeks, just waiting to read something insightful or intellectually stimulating, but find more vulgar nonsense.

[COLONEL]

This is very disappointing, I haven't posted any comments on any Forum sites for several weeks, just waiting to read something insightful or intellectually stimulating, but find more vulgar nonsense. Oh come one, where is your sense of humor ? We cater to everyone . You can start a thread for prudes if you want to .:D

[Rufus]

I do wonder how a welcome thread can be strictly intellectual whilst remaining warm and welcoming. I'd probably be scared away by the stiffness of it all!

I like the mixture here, although I feel a bit swamped with information and topics at the moment I must say, but hey can't settle into a big active forum in just a few days can you now?

[grayman]

This is very disappointing, I haven't posted any comments on any Forum sites for several weeks, just waiting to read something insightful or intellectually stimulating, but find more vulgar nonsense.

Fine, we'll try insightful intellectual stimulation.

You go first, RH: Describe the universe and give two examples.

[COLONEL]

Fine, we'll try insightful intellectual stimulation.

You go first, RH: Describe the universe and give two examples.
:D :jaw-dropp

[Roma]

Fine, we'll try insightful intellectual stimulation.

You go first, RH: Describe the universe and give two examples.
Alright my dear,
1. Hawking's quantam theory of the pre-singular, or what was before the existance of the universe; what is God or what is not God.
2. Universe as a state of mind, the universe does not exist.

[Roma]

Oh come one, where is your sense of humor ? We cater to everyone . You can start a thread for prudes if you want to .:D
Where is my sense of humour? It's a bajillion degrees below zero up here in Winnipeg it may have froze and fallen off somewhere. Do you have a joke to cheer me up?

[arthwollipot]

I thought access to the goat was strictly limited to veteran posters....The goat certainly doesn't think so, though you're welcome to try and change her mind.

Where is my sense of humour? It's a bajillion degrees below zero up here in Winnipeg it may have froze and fallen off somewhere. Do you have a joke to cheer me up?I've got heaps (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=125897)!

[Ratas]

One more lurker steps in line.
My main interest leading me here was 911 because I seem to have more than enough proponents of these CT:s in my friends.
I study civil engineering, with mayor in structural engineering and minor in structural renovation. Still couple of years to go unfortunately (lazy). I've been working at my faculty for some time now, mostly working with FDS doing some basic fire simulations. The research group I work in is concentrated on fire safety of steel structures.
I'm not from an English speaking country, so pardon any lack of grammar I might have in my writings.
Well I think thats pretty much all relevant info for starters, good day for all!

[amb]

Alright my dear,
1. Hawking's quantam theory of the pre-singular, or what was before the existance of the universe; what is God or what is not God.
2. Universe as a state of mind, the universe does not exist.

Pretty heavy stuff for a welcoming thread. Go to topics. And post to your hearts content. You'll find just the right thread to post into.
Meanwhile, relax, have a cup of coffee, [ expresso of course] Have a Minty, pat the goat and have one of Grayman's famous oatmeal cookies. And welcome. :p

[amb]

Where is my sense of humour? It's a bajillion degrees below zero up here in Winnipeg it may have froze and fallen off somewhere. Do you have a joke to cheer me up?

Your wish is my command.


Perks of being over 40...

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run into a burning building.
4. People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?"
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
7. Things you buy now won't wear out.
8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M.
9. You can live without sex but not without glasses.
10. You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations.
11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
12. You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it.
13. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
14. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
15. You sing along with elevator music.
16. Your eyes won't get much worse.
17. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
18. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
19. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
20. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
21. You can't remember who sent you this list.

[Femke]

One more lurker steps in line.
My main interest leading me here was 911 because I seem to have more than enough proponents of these CT:s in my friends.
I study civil engineering, with mayor in structural engineering and minor in structural renovation. Still couple of years to go unfortunately (lazy). I've been working at my faculty for some time now, mostly working with FDS doing some basic fire simulations. The research group I work in is concentrated on fire safety of steel structures.
I'm not from an English speaking country, so pardon any lack of grammar I might have in my writings.
Well I think thats pretty much all relevant info for starters, good day for all!

Welcome Ratas. With an expertise like that you will be a great hit on the 911 Forum. And there are English-speaking forumites that would be jealous of your grammar! :D
Enjoy yourself, have a mintie, pat the goat and don't forget to return your library books.

[Roma]

Thank-you for that joke Amb. I can't believe that Colonel called me a prude, the only other person to call me a prude was my brother, he has a motorcycle too but I'm pretty sure he's not allowed to have guns anymore after what happened to my ex-boyfriend, it was my birthday though.

[COLONEL]

Thank-you for that joke Amb. I can't believe that Colonel called me a prude, the only other person to call me a prude was my brother, he has a motorcycle too but I'm pretty sure he's not allowed to have guns anymore after what happened to my ex-boyfriend, it was my birthday though. Hey I like your brother already and I don't even know him :D But when you said all you saw here was Vulgar nonsense, I figured only a Prude would say something like that . So how about it are you a Prude ? ;)

[Prometheus]

Welcome Newbies! Don't forget to pick up your free cookie over at grayman's place!

[GeeBee]

Hey guys.

[COLONEL]

Welcome GeeBee Hurry and get your oatmeal cookie as you are next in line to meet the goat and he hates to be kept waiting

[Roma]

Well Colonel, I had to check the dictionary to see if I could possibly qualify as a Prude and I think I could if you don't count everything.
However, last month my church pastor did accuse me of being a devil worshipper when I invited him to the Masonic Lodge for a Christmas party.

[Roadtoad]

Well Colonel, I had to check the dictionary to see if I could possibly qualify as a Prude and I think I could if you don't count everything.
However, last month my church pastor did accuse me of being a devil worshipper when I invited him to the Masonic Lodge for a Christmas party.

Whoa! That's some news!

Been a while since we've hand ANYONE around here who bends knees to the AntiChrist.

Welcome, Roma. Are you sure you wouldn't prefer a mintie?

[COLONEL]

Well Colonel, I had to check the dictionary to see if I could possibly qualify as a Prude and I think I could if you don't count everything.
However, last month my church pastor did accuse me of being a devil worshipper when I invited him to the Masonic Lodge for a Christmas party. I wonder why your Pastor thought that ? He must have been reading about all those Pagan rituals that go on in a Masonic Lodge ;)

[Roma]

The Christmas party was for the Job's Daughters, something my daughter belongs to.
The church pastor looked at the Eastern Star emblem on the wall inside the Masonic Temple and called it an upside down pentogram.

[Roma]

Well, there is a long line of Master Masons. The ladies join the Daughters of the Eastern Star and I applied last year but haven't been inititated yet.
Any advise? My church pastor may revolk my membership. I just can't decide.
I am fond of mints.

[amb]

Well, there is a long line of Master Masons. The ladies join the Daughters of the Eastern Star and I applied last year but haven't been inititated yet.
Any advise? My church pastor may revolk my membership. I just can't decide.
I am fond of mints.

Then be my guest.

http://www.google.com.au/images?q=tbn:D0ZSqCtHlgjhoM::www.shopnewzealand.co .nz/images/Minties-Pic.jpg

[hcmom]

When did Minties become the official forum goody? What happened to good old fashioned dark chocolate?

We used to have dark chocolate rain here, back in the day.

[COLONEL]

I would say about the same time as Graymans oatmeal cookies .became the official cookies.

[Prometheus]

When did Minties become the official forum goody? What happened to good old fashioned dark chocolate?

We used to have dark chocolate rain here, back in the day.

It's hard to argue with any Appeal to Dark Chocolate. However, I'm a bit more saddened by the fact that corndogs seem to have gone by the wayside as well. :)

[COLONEL]

I love corn dogs, but like everything else I like the Dr. says they are not good for me .

[Particleman]

Hello everyone,

I've been a lurker on here for a while, mostly following the religious debate threads as well as a couple of the MDC's. I'm very much an atheist and, like most geeks who were shy at high school, think magic tricks are cool.

I have a PhD in particle physics and now work as an IT consultant in England. I enjoy a good debate and will probably dip my hand in every so often in one of Yrrrg's infuriating topics.

[amb]

It's hard to argue with any Appeal to Dark Chocolate. However, I'm a bit more saddened by the fact that corndogs seem to have gone by the wayside as well. :)

This is called free enterprise. You give people what they demand.
Not that I have anything againsts dark, or any other chocolate.
I'm a chocoholic as well as an alcoholic. [beer] That's why I'm at least 20KG overweight. :p But, hey! you only live once. :eek:

[COLONEL]

Welcome Particleman.Seeing as it is -7* F Here today you might want to go sit by the fire and wait for your, Guide

[Fiona]

Hello everyone,
I enjoy a good debate and will probably dip my hand in every so often in one of Yrrrg's infuriating topics.

How do the two parts of that sentence go together?

*finds this line of speculation chilling and stops thinking about it*

[TOK]

Hi, all. I've decided to join this forum out of sheer interest of all the interesting threads there are going on. Sounds like a good, intelligent place.

[Prometheus]

Welcome TOK! Enjoy!

[COLONEL]

Welcome TOK , Interesting threads ? Sounds like a good, intelligent place ? Have you been into the Graymans oatmeal cookies already ?

[Gangularis]

Hello, I'm new here, after recently being banned from the "Prison Planet" forums..

Apparently debating about man made global warming there is enough to get you banned, without warning. I hope I'm allowed to have opposing views here without getting bashed on, or banned.. Because I see a lot of people labeling anyone that believes in certain conspiracy theories here, in a negative way. I don't consider myself a "9/11 truther".. i'm just a person that is interested in the straight forward, honest to goodness, truth, when it comes to anything.. I will probably make statements here that a lot of people here have already made up their minds on.. but I'd appreciate it if I'm not just labeled as a crazy CTist..

[amb]

Hi, all. I've decided to join this forum out of sheer interest of all the interesting threads there are going on. Sounds like a good, intelligent place.

You sure you're in the right place? :) Welcome, and here, have a Minty.
Don't forget to pat the goat as you walk in. ;)

[ChongLee]

Hello everyone!
:)

[COLONEL]

Welcome Gangularis and Chong Lee. Sit and have a glass of Goats milk and a Oatmeal cookie then have a Minty after you have done this you will be free to wonder around . If you see the goat just give him a pat on the head ,do not touch him any place else .

[Chaunceyworld]

Hello all. I'm a novice skeptic, a novice atheist, and a pretty good critical thinker. or am I?

good to be here, the reading material is addicting.

[COLONEL]

Hello all. I'm a novice skeptic, a novice atheist, and a pretty good critical thinker. or am I?

good to be here, the reading material is addicting. Welcome Chauncey, The reading materials are not the only thing here addicting :D

Have a Grayman cookie ,With a glass of goats milk .

[Roma]

Hello, I'm new here, after recently being banned from the "Prison Planet" forums..

Apparently debating about man made global warming there is enough to get you banned, without warning. I hope I'm allowed to have opposing views here without getting bashed on, or banned.. Because I see a lot of people labeling anyone that believes in certain conspiracy theories here, in a negative way. I don't consider myself a "9/11 truther".. i'm just a person that is interested in the straight forward, honest to goodness, truth, when it comes to anything.. I will probably make statements here that a lot of people here have already made up their minds on.. but I'd appreciate it if I'm not just labeled as a crazy CTist..
Hi Gangularis, don't worry about me ever "bashing" you or your ideas about global warming, I have a degree in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, and I'm very open minded. Your post says that you're a student, of what?

[amb]

Hello all. I'm a novice skeptic, a novice atheist, and a pretty good critical thinker. or am I?

good to be here, the reading material is addicting.

You'r not sure?? God probably doesn't exist, so relax and enjoy yourself, for life is short, and there's no other. Having said that, have a minty, and one of Grayman's oatmeal cookies washed down by a glass of goat's milk and welcome to the forum.

[Gangularis]

Hi Gangularis, don't worry about me ever "bashing" you or your ideas about global warming, I have a degree in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, and I'm very open minded. Your post says that you're a student, of what?

LoL.. that's just the title you get after so many posts, apparently.

[Darkhole]

Hey! Don't you be disrespecting the goat!

Some of us have to better look after them damn goats.:mad:


http://www.darwinfoundation.org/files/species/pdf/goats-en.pdf

[Roma]

Okay Gangularis, so you're not a student and your profile didn't give me any information about you, still I think you and I might just possibly share some similar ideas if I knew a little more about what your ideas are.
Don't worry about these JREF guys, skeptics can become warm and lovable when given enough verifiable evidence.

[hcmom]

Don't worry about these JREF guys, skeptics can become warm and lovable when given enough verifiable evidence.

Or enough chocolate and oatmeal cookies.

[grayman]

Okay Gangularis, so you're not a student and your profile didn't give me any information about you, still I think you and I might just possibly share some similar ideas if I knew a little more about what your ideas are.
Don't worry about these JREF guys, skeptics can become warm and lovable when given enough verifiable evidence.


Even if they seem to be stalking you...;)

[amb]

I can guarantee 100% that no one here does any stalking that I know of.
I cannot guranteed about grayman though. :D

[dandelion]

Hi Folks, just joined, a practicing skeptic from Dublin in Ireland. I have a suspicion that no one speaks english here, hopefully I'll learn the local language over time...... I came across the challenge section of the forum by accident and have really enjoyed reading the exchanges between aspiring challengers and the JREF people who seem to have incredible patience. I come from a long line of people who would shoot you if they even suspect you might be a fool. Happy new year to all.

[Roma]

I don't worry about people shooting me, I can't be killed, many people have tried.

[COLONEL]

I can guarantee 100% that no one here does any stalking that I know of.
I cannot guranteed about grayman though. :D
Well you never know ,he and the Goat are pretty tight and once in a while you can catch them sneaking around following the newbe's

[Roadtoad]

Hi Folks, just joined, a practicing skeptic from Dublin in Ireland. I have a suspicion that no one speaks english here, hopefully I'll learn the local language over time...... I came across the challenge section of the forum by accident and have really enjoyed reading the exchanges between aspiring challengers and the JREF people who seem to have incredible patience. I come from a long line of people who would shoot you if they even suspect you might be a fool. Happy new year to all.

Welcome, Dandelion. Just have a cookie, pet the goat, and try to relax. The goat isn't all that fond of stress.

Just your basic Enya freak, here. I also drive a truck. Nobody's perfect.

(Of course, it's easier to listen to Horslips while driving...)

[COLONEL]

Hi Folks, just joined, a practicing skeptic from Dublin in Ireland. I have a suspicion that no one speaks english here, hopefully I'll learn the local language over time...... I came across the challenge section of the forum by accident and have really enjoyed reading the exchanges between aspiring challengers and the JREF people who seem to have incredible patience. I come from a long line of people who would shoot you if they even suspect you might be a fool. Happy new year to all.Welcome to the board Dandelion .Mine and the Graymans Ancestors are from County Kilkenny and County Limerick . Have a glass of Goats milk and relax.

[Roma]

I thought I would get a little debate on global warming from Gangularis, right now it's -52 with the wind chill up here in Winnipeg and I'm hoping that global warming thing comes soon. You can freeze your jingle bells off just taking out the garbage.

[arthwollipot]

Well it was 38°C (102°F) here in Canberra today. You want some of our warming?

[Roma]

It gets up to 38C here during our two months of summer so I let my huskey dog stay inside by the air conditioner then, but right now she's out in the yard playing on my daughter's quinzy.

[arthwollipot]

Your daughter's what?

[Roma]

Qunizy or quinzhee, it's not an igloo, those are made of snow blocks, but it is the same size and shape. The kids here build them to play in like play houses, just pile up four or five feet of compacted snow and then hollow it out.

[arthwollipot]

Gotcha.

[tim]

I thought I would get a little debate on global warming from Gangularis, right now it's -52 with the wind chill up here in Winnipeg and I'm hoping that global warming thing comes soon. You can freeze your jingle bells off just taking out the garbage.


It's cold here in the UK, too. +40F and dreadful winds of 4mph. The sun might make a showing later.............. :p;)

[Roma]

I heard that if we get a sudden ice age the UK is doomed.

[amb]

Nah! Humans will adapt. It may be a bit hard on the goats though. They will be very hard to milk in sub o temperatures.

[COLONEL]

Nah! Humans will adapt. It may be a bit hard on the goats though. They will be very hard to milk in sub o temperatures. Yup as we milk them it will freeze on the way out and all we will have to do is break it off and stack it like cord wood . then when you need milk you bring a stick in and let it melt .

[iiwo]

This is my first post.

I wasn't going to register, but I finally succumbed.

That said, I intend to make it worth my time. :)

[arthwollipot]

Welcome iiwo. Ignore anything anyone says about the goat. They're lying.

But they're not lying about Greyman's cookies. Pay attention to what they say.

And ignore anything that I say too, because I lie.

[COLONEL]

Welcome iiwo don't believe arthwollipot when he said he lied ,He lies alot ! He is also jealous because we won't let him near the goat anymore . Have a Grayman cookie and a glass of Goats milk . Some where on this board if I remember right ,is a picture of Grayman with the Goat .Altho it is hard to tell which is the Goat and which is Grayman

[ChongLee]

I am still trying to figure out the whole goat thing.
Aiee-yaa

[arthwollipot]

I wouldn't intellectualise too hard about the goat.

[J. Wellington Wimpy]

Hi. J. Wellington Wimpy, here. Long time lurker (I've enjoyed watching you all routinely piledriving hapless twoofers over in the "Conspiracy Theories" forum immensely, for some time now), first time poster.

It generally takes me some time to begin feeling comfortable enough around an entirely new clutch of people to begin stammering audibly in conversation, so don't look for me to leap headlong into any of the more protracted or pyrotechnic ongoing squabbles hereabouts, right away. ;)

Thanks!

[COLONEL]

Welcome J.W.Wimpy ,we are pretty easy to get along with here ,so don't be shy . Hop in and get your feet wet .

[COLONEL]

The grayman sent me a bag of Minties. I think he still likes me, otherwise He would have sent cookies.

[laarree]

Wouldn't this thread be more efficient if one of our scientifically-talented forum members developed mint-flavored goats that **** cookies?

[Fiona]

Mint only goes with lamb, though

[laarree]

Mint only goes with lamb, though

Sounds like woo to me. Evidence, please!!

[COLONEL]

Mint only goes with lamb, though What about Mint ice tea,or Mint Julep ?

[Seanette]

Or Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies?

[jasonlpsmith]

Hello all,

I'm Jason, I'm from Australia. I wanted to make a small contribution to encouraging people to apply critical thinking. I have made a couple of youtube videos debunking pseudoscience, one on microwave ovens and one on homeopathy.

I thought it might be of interest to members here so I was thinking of posting a link to the videos once I am alowed to post links.

Nice goat

[COLONEL]

Welcome Jason . Yup our goat is nice, although he has been known to bite once in a while if you make him mad

[hcmom]

J. W. W., head over to Community to get a feel for the place. People there only bite if you ask them to.

[arthwollipot]

J. W. W., head over to Community to get a feel for the place. People there only bite if you ask them to.Awww, you got in before me. I was going to suggest Community and Humor.

[amb]

Mint only goes with lamb, though

Likewise. I also want evidence. Mint has 101 uses apart from lamb.
You can use it on a roasted goat for example, and it has a lot less fat.
It can also be drank as a warm or cold Peppermint tea.
But best of all. You just cannot beat my Minties candy.

[jasonlpsmith]

Welcome Jason . Yup our goat is nice, although he has been known to bite once in a while if you make him mad

Thanks for the tip, I'll ensure I don't make him mad.

[articulett]

Hello all,

I'm Jason, I'm from Australia. I wanted to make a small contribution to encouraging people to apply critical thinking. I have made a couple of youtube videos debunking pseudoscience, one on microwave ovens and one on homeopathy.

I thought it might be of interest to members here so I was thinking of posting a link to the videos once I am alowed to post links.

Nice goat

We have a youtube thread and you can embed videos in any thread... (or you can ask someone nicely to do it for you... flattery tends to work well around here.)

(and the goat only looks nice; employ skepticism.)

[jasonlpsmith]

Thanks for the advise articulett. I think it won't take long to get to 15 posts.

That article in your signature is fascinating. "But I wore the juice". The number of people with unjustified confidence in their abilities is disturbing.

[this charming man]

Hello all new sign-ups; the cookies are good; however, if you want some Guinness, I am pulling pints right now.

[Roma]

I'm trying to put a picture under my name here, let's see if it works

[Roma]

It worked, so now you can see what my dog Sheba looks like.

[COLONEL]

Hello all new sign-ups; the cookies are good; however, if you want some Guinness, I am pulling pints right now.
When you get to the Smithwicks let me know

[shawmutt]

YO. New here, been into serious skepticism for about two years. SGU's forum is blocked at work, where I do most of my surfing and posting, so I came here. Need a reprieve from the f'n nutjobs at the woo woo forum I post in (volconvo dot com, trying to fight the good fight--granted, they aren't all wackos over there), hope you folks can help me with that (a reprieve, not the f'n nutjobs). My latest thread is about the "alternative medicine" scam. Won't let me link it. Go to volconvo dot com and look me up, if you are curious.

While I'm certainly not the best representative for the debate, I must be doing something right--I've gotten one wackjob banned for PM'ing me threatening violence and calling me a shill.

Oh, and I'm kinda...ok sorta...ok really drunk tonight (in a lightweight sorta way, I don't drink much) so I'm rambling. I'll be back in a more sober state to properly introduce myself. Google shawmutt if you really want to meet the wackjob that is me. Better yet don't, or my reputation will proceed me.

May your hangovers be short.

shawmutt

[amb]

YO. New here, been into serious skepticism for about two years. SGU's forum is blocked at work, where I do most of my surfing and posting, so I came here. Need a reprieve from the f'n nutjobs at the woo woo forum I post in (volconvo dot com, trying to fight the good fight--granted, they aren't all wackos over there), hope you folks can help me with that (a reprieve, not the f'n nutjobs). My latest thread is about the "alternative medicine" scam. Won't let me link it. Go to volconvo dot com and look me up, if you are curious.

While I'm certainly not the best representative for the debate, I must be doing something right--I've gotten one wackjob banned for PM'ing me threatening violence and calling me a shill.

Oh, and I'm kinda...ok sorta...ok really drunk tonight (in a lightweight sorta way, I don't drink much) so I'm rambling. I'll be back in a more sober state to properly introduce myself. Google shawmutt if you really want to meet the wackjob that is me. Better yet don't, or my reputation will proceed me.

May your hangovers be short.

shawmutt
Drunk or not you are talking sense. Alternative medicine is one of my pet hates. I have challenged many of these quacks to sue me for defamation, or whatever they think will succeed. No one has yet taken the bait. Just like the Randi Challenge, I believe no one ever will.
A very warm welcome, great to have you here. :)

[Laih]

Hello, everyone!

I go by Laih, and while always questioning in nature, it wasn't until about two years ago that I became seriously interested in the skeptical movement. I volunteer with several groups that help mentally disabled young adults and children, and Jenny McCarthy's giant steaming pile of bull book "Healing Autism" caught my eye. Couldn't even make it ten pages in before throwing it down in disgust. So I went online to find out what other people thought of it. The sheer amount of support she got was sickening, but I was introduced to fantastic blogs such as the Autism Diva, and to Dr. Paul Offit's wonderful books. I wound up stumbling onto the Bad Astronomer's site, and from there, it was a hop, skip, and a jump to the JREF!

Although my knowledge of various subjects is broad, it's not terribly in depth (unless its about disabilities). I'm not a scientist; I'm a graphic designer and a student. But I will try to add my two cents whenever I feel like I have something useful to add!

I look forward to getting to know all of you!

[COLONEL]

Hello, everyone!
I go by Laih,

I look forward to getting to know all of you! Welcome Laih .Are you sure you want to get to know all of us ? If you do how much do you want to know ?While you are thinking this over have a Graymans oatmeal cookie with a glass of goats milk, then a Mintie to freshen your breath . After we will start with the goat ,yeah thats it the Goat you can get to know the goat first .

[Sun Countess]

I guess I may as well jump in too and introduce myself. I've been a skeptic as far back as I can remember, trying to convince my younger brothers of the logistical nightmare facing Santa on Christmas Eve. So many houses, so little time.

I've also long been an admirer of James Randi and happily noticed a few of his books on my brother's shelf during a recent visit. Imagine my jealousy when I saw FlimFlam was an autographed copy! He told me about TAM (he goes every year), and I stumbled on these forums during some googling. I mostly lurk in the Religion and Philosophy Thread, but alas, I fear I'm a little too late to have any influence whatsoever on yrreg. But hey - isn't everybody?

[COLONEL]

Welcome Sun Countess. All I have to offer at the moment is warm Goats milk and a Mintie . So pull up a thread and start posting .

[articulett]

I guess I may as well jump in too and introduce myself. I've been a skeptic as far back as I can remember, trying to convince my younger brothers of the logistical nightmare facing Santa on Christmas Eve. So many houses, so little time.

I've also long been an admirer of James Randi and happily noticed a few of his books on my brother's shelf during a recent visit. Imagine my jealousy when I saw FlimFlam was an autographed copy! He told me about TAM (he goes every year), and I stumbled on these forums during some googling. I mostly lurk in the Religion and Philosophy Thread, but alas, I fear I'm a little too late to have any influence whatsoever on yrreg. But hey - isn't everybody?

Yrreg posts to try to keep his own delusions alive. He provides entertainment the way a chew toy might be to a puppydog.

Hey, now this year you can go to TAM with your bro. Skepchicks are very popular at TAM. We may be girl geeks in the normal world, but at TAM we are goddesses of sorts.

[Roma]

Sun Countess, are you saying that you don't believe in Santa ????

[COLONEL]

http://crapmods.com/phpBB/images/smiles/114.gif (javascript:emoticon(':smt114'))

[Sun Countess]

Sun Countess, are you saying that you don't believe in Santa ????

I'm asantist, yes.

We've always somewhat celebrated Christmas, but we're basically Festivus-ists (Festivusts?) now. Gotta love those feats of strength.

Articulett, I'm definitely thinking of going to TAM this year. I actually meant to go last year as well. (Huge crush on Adam Savage, what can I say.) I was actually going to be a goddess here, but decided to become a countess instead. It just seems less mythological somehow.

[Roma]

Asantist?

[gabeygoat]

hi, I'm Gabe
read Randi's book on Nostre Damus, loved it, then read his books on Uri Gellar and the Faith Healers

stoked that this community exists.

[COLONEL]

Welcome Gabe, Tell us a little more about you self and we won't make you milk the goat .

[inquiringone]

Hi,

I'm new here. I'm a big fan of Penn & Teller's Bull...program.

I loved science as a kid and was a good student in school, but I somehow got involved with newage (rhymes with sewage) as an adult and clogged my brain. Now I'm here to get the crackpottery out of my skull.

[COLONEL]

Welcome Inquiringone . I think I will have you milk the goat while we wait on Grayman to bring some fresh cookies