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

[arthwollipot]

LOL... hamsters huh.... hamster soup?I was thinking fritters.

[amb]

I heard that hamsters make an excellent spaghetti sauce. :drool::drool::drool:

[Femke]

Femke,

Van Hooijdonk is one of my all-time favourite players. He always played with total professionalism when he was here. He got treated quite badly by the press when he left in my opinion, but he still spends a lot of time in Istanbul. He is really a class act .

FenerFan

I agree with you. A soccer fan who knows his Dutch players can't be wrong! :D See you around in the forums.

[FenerFan]

I heard that hamsters make an excellent spaghetti sauce. :drool::drool::drool:

This is true, the difficult part is finding those tiny utensils. :):chores002:

[FenerFan]

I agree with you. A soccer fan who knows his Dutch players can't be wrong! :D See you around in the forums.

I am an old school guy, when I was a kid playing soccer, one of my heroes was Johann Cruyff. I remember he came to play in the old American soccer league (NASL) and he scored one goal after dribbling about 60 yards through the opposing team. It was awesome.
How the hell has such a small country produced so many great players?
Anyway, see you around.

[CelticRose]

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[amb]

http://www.fawltysite.net/basil-the-rat.htm

[amb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofEEGPQb6R4

[amb]

To all newbies. No most people here are not nuts. Just me and a couple of others the rest are quite normal folks. :D

[COLONEL]

To all newbies. No most people here are not nuts. Just me and a couple of others the rest are quite normal folks. :D I talk to my self and listen to the voices in my head all the time and I am sure after many discussions I am not one of the nuts here, I am as sane as AMB or even Shemp

[Roadtoad]

To all newbies. No most people here are not nuts. Just me and a couple of others the rest are quite normal folks. :D

Speak for yourself. :p

[Pure Argent]

To all newbies. No most people here are not nuts. Just me and a couple of others the rest are quite normal folks. :D

Evidence?

[popscythe]

Hello, my sweet internet handle is popscythe.

I find that my viewpoint does fall in line with many of those that I've read on this forum, but I decided to join when I read some really, really, really @#$%ing poor "arguments" from "my side".

The internet has a way of debasing anything and anyone who touches it, I am well aware, but I look forward to adding a few things here and there.

Enjoying the winter weather? There's not been any snow here in the Willamette Valley, but there should be some soon!

[arthwollipot]

Enjoying the winter weather? There's not been any snow here in the Willamette Valley, but there should be some soon!Some of us live in the southern hemisphere and are sweltering.

[FortunaIuvat]

Hello, I'm a new member and I'm introducing myself here! Found this site after perusing various 9/11 Truth forums (most notably 911movement.org - now defunkt). I found the conspiracy theories regarding 9/11 fascinating, fascinating in the sense that I couldn't believe that so many people bought into their crackpot ideas. The ones that angered me the most were the no-planers (like Killtown) and the no-brainers (like WebFairy). They angered me so much that I decided to do a point by point rebuttal of every one of their misinformed theories, my research brought me to the JREF, where I soon learned that they had already been proved wrong, over and over again and alas, my crusade was rendered irrelevent. Been lurking for about a year, decided to join last night! So that's why long winded tale of how I found you.

Also I'm an atheist and I believe that global warming is real.

Mike..

Oh, my username is meant to be FortunaIuvat, missed an R in the registration process...

[arthwollipot]

Oh, my username is meant to be FortunaIuvat, missed an R in the registration process...Hey Mike. Send a Personal Message (PM) to Darat. He'll fix it for you. Let me know if you don't know how to send a PM.

[popscythe]

Ha! I didn't consider that this magic box could reach all the way across the world.

Good point, sir.

[arthwollipot]

Don't call me "sir", I work for a living!

[amb]

Don't call me "sir", I work for a living!

Except when he is dressed up as Sir Lancelot. :p

[arthwollipot]

Except when he is dressed up as Sir Lancelot. :pExcuse me. There's a difference between historical accuracy (http://aaf.org.au/gallery/kit/jason-mccarthy/andrew/ANDREW_04-1.jpg) and mythology (http://www.dac-editions.com/gallery/247lancelG.jpg).

[amb]

And may I add, you look fantastic in that outfit. :)

[arthwollipot]

Why, thank you. Credits to one Jason McCarthy (http://www.jasonmccarthy.com.au/) for the photograph.

[COLONEL]

Excuse me. There's a difference between historical accuracy (http://aaf.org.au/gallery/kit/jason-mccarthy/andrew/ANDREW_04-1.jpg) and mythology (http://www.dac-editions.com/gallery/247lancelG.jpg).
Please explain the difference :D

[popscythe]

Michael Jackson.

[COLONEL]

Michael Jackson.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????

[popscythe]

I didn't think I'd have to explain that one.

Michael Jackson's HISTORY is much less popular than his MYTHOLOGY.

In the Myth, he's rescuing children from bushes and car trunks and they go THANK YOU MICHAEL and he turns into robot jackson and saves the day. In the History there's Mccullay and well yeah.

[CelticRose]

And may I add, you look fantastic in that outfit. :)
Seconded, but you appear to have stabbed yourself in the foot. :eye-poppi

[COLONEL]

I didn't think I'd have to explain that one.

Michael Jackson's HISTORY is much less popular than his MYTHOLOGY.

In the Myth, he's rescuing children from bushes and car trunks and they go THANK YOU MICHAEL and he turns into robot jackson and saves the day. In the History there's Mccullay and well yeah. Thank you for the answer, I am an old fart and I never cared for Jackson ,so that might explain why you had to explain it to me .

[popscythe]

I was just kidding about the "didn't think I had to explain", just because jacko was on the news so much lately (and I wanted a chance to reference the moonwalker video game).

You're lucky you missed the boat on jackson, but if you really want to pick up where he left off his sister Janet is identical to him in every way

[arthwollipot]

Seconded, but you appear to have stabbed yourself in the foot. :eye-poppiDog dammit, I'm going to have to make a webpage called whyistabmyselfinthefoot.com that explains the reenactor's habit of putting one's sword on one's shoe in order to prevent getting dirt on the tip that may transmit tetanus on the offchance that an accident occurs that's serious enough to break the skin.

Oh hey, whaddaya know? I guess I don't.

[quadraginta]

Dog dammit, I'm going to have to make a webpage called whyistabmyselfinthefoot.com that explains the reenactor's habit of putting one's sword on one's shoe in order to prevent getting dirt on the tip that may transmit tetanus on the offchance that an accident occurs that's serious enough to break the skin.

Oh hey, whaddaya know? I guess I don't.


So. Do you stab yourself in the foot often? Or just once in a while?

:D

[FortunaIuvat]

Hey Mike. Send a Personal Message (PM) to Darat. He'll fix it for you. Let me know if you don't know how to send a PM.

Cheers buddy, sent him a PM!

[arthwollipot]

So. Do you stab yourself in the foot often? Or just once in a while?

:DOften. Yes, let's go with often.

[Cycledoc]

I'm a short term lurker self-styled medical skeptic/cynic. I'm a retired medical oncologist wary of new advances; high medical costs; "alternative" methods; you get the idea.

Regards

[Pure Argent]

I'm a short term lurker self-styled medical skeptic/cynic. I'm a retired medical oncologist wary of new advances; high medical costs; "alternative" methods; you get the idea.

Regards

Seems like you'll fit right in, then. Welcome! Do you, by any chance, find yourself in need of a hamster?

[COLONEL]

I'm a short term lurker self-styled medical skeptic/cynic. I'm a retired medical oncologist wary of new advances; high medical costs; "alternative" methods; you get the idea.

Regards Welcome ,so what you're trying to say is you still a witch doctor ?
any ways have some milk and cookies and then have a MINTIE. then follow the green line down the blue hall or was it the blue line down the green hall . Sooner or later you will meet someone that can show you where to go .

[The Shrike]

Sorry I hadn't posted earlier, as I've been bopping around here for about a month.

I'm a long time lurker who recently started posting because I noticed that some intelligent bigfoot conversations were taking place here. I'm a long-time member and resident skeptic on the BFF where my handle is "Saskeptic."

My interests are largely in wild animal (usually birds) conservation at broad scales, so debating the finer points of an alleged rare big mammal in North America has always appealed to me. My interest in skepticism as a wider world view stems from my long term involvement in challenging the anti-Darwin crowd on their unfounded assertions, and my more recent discovery of the Skeptic's Guide to the Universe. Through the SGU, I've learned how damaging woo can really be, and I've taken it upon myself to rout it out wherever I find it on a certain university campus in the Bible Belt where I spend a lot of my time.

[COLONEL]

Welcome Shrike we are havig a 4 for 1 sale on Hamsters, just tell us your favorite Hamster recipe .

[quadraginta]

Welcome Shrike we are havig a 4 for 1 sale on Hamsters, just tell us your favorite Hamster recipe .


I can recommend Chevon Medallions Garnished With Braised Hamster.

Now if there were just a goat around here somewhere. :p

[COLONEL]

I can recommend Chevon Medallions Garnished With Braised Hamster.

Now if there were just a goat around here somewhere. :pI told you ,you're not getting the goat we need it for milk and cheese and for what ever it is Shemp does with it in the barn late at night

[quadraginta]

I told you ,you're not getting the goat we need it for milk and cheese and for what ever it is Shemp does with it in the barn late at night


I thought it was a billy goat.

Are you sure that's ... um ... milk?

[The Shrike]

I thought it was a billy goat.
Are you sure that's ... um ... milk?

Ugh . . .well, thanks for the welcome anyway. I'm not into hamster medallions. I prefer to impale my food on a stout thorn and rip it to shreds with my hooked beak.

[Pure Argent]

Ugh . . .well, thanks for the welcome anyway. I'm not into hamster medallions. I prefer to impale my food on a stout thorn and rip it to shreds with my hooked beak.

You're in luck. That's the chef's special tonight!

[amb]

Yes, that's right. The chefs special for tonight is hamster alla king.
We are slowly using up all those hamsters, we need to get rid of them a little more quickly.
Sure none of you newbies don't want a cage full? They really are delicious you know. :p

[arthwollipot]

Don't listen to him! He doesn't really have any hamsters at all! He's trying to lull you into a false sense of security, in order to... do... er, something.

[Uncontrolled Jibe]

Not sure why I haven't been here for a while already. Critical thinker, (l)ibertarian, and pursuer of prurient interests. Followed a link from a Joe Nickell video hosted by Shermer on Youtube to get here this time. It certainly feels familiar, but I think this is the first time I have gone as far as registering. Member of New Orleans Secular Humanists and Atheist Nexus. Looking forward to a lecture by Dr. Darrel Ray this coming weekend.

[Pure Argent]

Welcome, Jibe! Have a hamster. Any preferences as to how we should prepare it? Broiled, perhaps?

[Pinkymcfatfat]

I have a frozen hamster in my freezer. It's my son's and we're waiting to bury it when the ground isn't covered in snow.

I've been around for a bit, just haven't got on this thread yet and introduced myself...I've had an interest in skepticism for quite a while. My great-Aunt was a 'psychic' and fortune teller. In private she'd always admit that it was all fake, but a great way to make a buck off the stupid. Aunty would gladly teach any of us kids how to get cash from a 'mark'.

[amb]

I have a frozen hamster in my freezer. It's my son's and we're waiting to bury it when the ground isn't covered in snow.

I've been around for a bit, just haven't got on this thread yet and introduced myself...I've had an interest in skepticism for quite a while. My great-Aunt was a 'psychic' and fortune teller. In private she'd always admit that it was all fake, but a great way to make a buck off the stupid. Aunty would gladly teach any of us kids how to get cash from a 'mark'.

Frozen hamster? Bury it? If said hamster was not spoiled when frozen, it's still edible. Why waste a perfectly good food source? :p
Fortune tellers have a good ability to read people, their body language etc.
It's very easy to do. Most guess around 20-30% correct which the suck........er......''mark'' walks away happy from.

[COLONEL]

Well I woke up this morning and and it was 18* So I made some pea soup to welcome all the NewB's with , but instead of using ham ,I used HAMsters for the meat .I also made some Chile and used HAMster meat for that .So all you NewB' have a bowl or two while you wait and then there is fresh warm Goats Milk and Graymans Oatmeal cookies for dessert and on the way out you can take a MINTIE out of the bowl.

[Tim84]

Hi folks, it's Tim. My account was just validated so I figured the right thing was to say helleu... I'm here because it's the only source I could find where a few people have actually discussed Human Design - and I suppose I have a few things I would like to share about it... I hadn't heard of James Randi until yesterday either, but I've already seen most of the videos that are circulating and I watched one of his seminars. He's amazing indeed. I like to think I've already figured out life, but the deeper I look the more sidetracked I get. I'm studying to be a nurse, and hope to get into psychiatry, just for the fun of it.... Alrighty, I have a post about Human Design I need to reply to, although it's a about 3 years late, but better late than never... see you around, and good to be here! peace

[Femke]

Hi Tim84,

Welkom! And helleu to you too. Good to see another fellow Dutch crossing over to this side. What is Human Design? Guess I'll have to track down that 2nd post of yours.

O, where are my manners? Help yourself to some goats milk and there is a bowl of minties over there. Noo... <thudd, splat> don't trip over the hamsters. Those furry things are everywhere, look where you go. We're trying to get rid of them, they are worse than Tribbles.
Do you have any good hamster recipes?

Anyways, good to have you here, enjoy.
Femke

[Tim84]

Hi Tim84,

Welkom! And helleu to you too. Good to see another fellow Dutch crossing over to this side. What is Human Design? Guess I'll have to track down that 2nd post of yours.

O, where are my manners? Help yourself to some goats milk and there is a bowl of minties over there. Noo... <thudd, splat> don't trip over the hamsters. Those furry things are everywhere, look where you go. We're trying to get rid of them, they are worse than Tribbles.
Do you have any good hamster recipes?

Anyways, good to have you here, enjoy.
Femke

Umm..... chop and dice hamsters, add onions and garlic, put on a medium heat for 10-12 mins, add tomato sauce and put in wraps: hamsterwraps!

Hoi Femke, I must admit to being British, but I have been here for 19 years... and yeh, I've posted that 2nd message now, and am interested to see what comments may follow... daag!

[amb]

Welcome Tim. I see you are interested in human design. What exactly do you mean by human design?

[Tim84]

Welcome Tim. I see you are interested in human design. What exactly do you mean by human design?

Hi amb, thanks.... Human Design in a concept that aims to explain peoples personalities by integrating many forms of science and "science" (such as genetics, but also astrology)

As I've not yet submitted 15 posts I may not post a link (even from randi.org itself) but you can find it by searching for "human design" - it's called "human design - someone save me"

Cheers!

EDIT: no, actually you can't find it like that.... I forgot that many people use the term "Human Design" to denote the concept of "Intelligent Design", and seeing as there's a lot of talk about the latter, the former is shadowed over. You can instead paste "showthread.php?t=70932" after the .org/ in your address bar. That should do it...

[amb]

You should not use the words science and astrology in the same sentence. :)

[Tim84]

Hence the denotation " "science" " ;) but I can't believe that's all you have to say about that though....

....Brian wouldn't!

[amb]

Science and woo are light years apart, and never the twine shall meet. Not in this universe anyway. :)

[Tim84]

I disagree... science is the microscope, woo is the blade of grass, the cells are misinterpretations, and the cellular fluid is wishful thinking....

still no thoughts on human design then? ;)

[amb]

I disagree... science is the microscope, woo is the blade of grass, the cells are misinterpretations, and the cellular fluid is wishful thinking....

still no thoughts on human design then? ;)

Why not start a thread on the subject? This thread is for welcoming new members. By the way, have you returned all your overdue library books?
There's a lady here who does not take too kindly to people who don't return them by due date. :p

[sadiestardust]

Hi everyone,
I'm a fairly new lurker on this forum, although I've been reading the articles on the JREF website for a while now. I thought I'd join the forum 'for real', but I must admit I'm a bit intimidated by the intelligence, knowledge and eloquence many posters exhibit in here (not to mention the sheer comedic genius :D).

Anyway, I'm a 28 year-old agnostic atheist, who fancies herself quite the skeptic. And since there's a definite shortage of other skeptics in my life, I am glad that there is a forum like this, where I can read and talk (if I dare) and learn about many different subjects.

Oh and what's this I hear about eating hamsters? :eek:
You don't eat hamsters! You wait until they die a natural death and make hamster-leather watch straps out of them. :)

[amb]

I'm a bit intimidated by the intelligence, knowledge and eloquence many posters exhibit in here (not to mention the sheer comedic genius ).
Are you sure you are talking about us? :)
A very warm welcome. Enjoy.

[Femke]

Hi Sadiestardust,

:welcome2
How good of you to join us, have a glass of goat milk, grab some cookies and by all means, start a small booth with hamster wrist straps. I'd like a brown furry one, thank you. And after that, just pull up a thread of your choosing and post away.

Is it me, or do we really have a lot of Netherlands-based (since Tim84 I don't dare call them Dutch anymore... :boxedin:) forumites coming in from the snow, lately? Is Skepsis promoting this site?

[sadiestardust]

Hi amb, hi Femke!

Unlike Tim84, I’m really Dutch, Femke. Born and bred here in the very south :)
Not much snow here though! Trains are even running on time and all.

I can’t really remember how I arrived here actually. I think I might’ve stumbled onto some information on James Randi somewhere and followed some links, and voilà! But it know it wasn’t through Skepsis. I only just looked up Skepsis for the first time because of you mentioning it. For some reason, I never actually look for information in Dutch at first, unless it’s a specifically Dutch subject. Google searches in English usually turn up much more interesting results. But I think I might check out the Skepsis website now. Saw some interesting articles over there.

Now, let's see if there are any brown furry ones who are about to expire...

[Rogue Primate]

Found one for you sadiestardust. :hamster:

Welcome!

[Femke]

Hi amb, hi Femke!

Unlike Tim84, I’m really Dutch, Femke. Born and bred here in the very south :)
Not much snow here though! Trains are even running on time and all.

Yeah, well. Our antipodes will scratch their heads at this, of course, but I am glad we finally have something resembling winter over here.

<snip>I only just looked up Skepsis for the first time because of you mentioning it. For some reason, I never actually look for information in Dutch at first, unless it’s a specifically Dutch subject. Google searches in English usually turn up much more interesting results. <snip>

Me too. I somehow think that is because there are far more people on the internet writing in English than in Dutch. Look at us, for example.
But I can recommend Skepblog, there are worthy authors there.
Have fun.

[sadiestardust]

Found one for you sadiestardust. :hamster:

Welcome!
Heh. Thanks Rogue Primate! I think that one will make a very nice watch band :D

<snip>
But I can recommend Skepblog, there are worthy authors there.
Have fun.
Thanks for the tip! I'll go and have a look.

[Pure Argent]

Welcome sadie! Yes, the wrist-watch option had crossed my mind. However, as the JREF doesn't have the proper facilities for treating the hide, crafting the wrist straps would be rather difficult. So I think we'll stick with the eating.

[Foolmewunz]

Yeah, well. Our antipodes will scratch their heads at this, of course, but I am glad we finally have something resembling winter over here.



Me too. I somehow think that is because there are far more people on the internet writing in English than in Dutch. Look at us, for example.
But I can recommend Skepblog, there are worthy authors there.
Have fun.


How cold is cold? And will it last? Any chance for the Elfstedentocht this winter?


(ETA: Google is our friend. I had no idea what it was called nor the remotest concept of how to spell it.)

[Femke]

How cold is cold? And will it last? Any chance for the Elfstedentocht this winter?


(ETA: Google is our friend. I had no idea what it was called nor the remotest concept of how to spell it.)

Ah, well, no not cold -0 Celsius (31 F) and about a cm (half an inch) of snow which is disappearing rapidly. We haven't had much of a winter lately, last year winter was on a Thursday (precisely a day after I planted a vine, which promptly decided that it did not want to live like this).

Oh, you touch a sore spot there: all Friesians (inhabitants of Friesland, the province, where the Skating Tour of the Eleven Cities is held) get the Elfstedenkoorts (=fever) as soon as the thermometers hover near the freezing point for more than a day. The last real Elfstedentocht was held in the 90's, and most people are despairing it will never take place again.
Nice of you to google one of our sporting traditions!

Femke

ETA: I stand corrected: in Friesland the frost is more persistent, and the eyes are sparkling tentatively, I was informed.

[hcmom]

Here's a present for all the newcomers to our happy family...

http://tinyurl.com/ydzv3ks

[Foolmewunz]

Well, I knew of the race - just didn't have its name at hand.


If you want an idea of the American knowledge of Holland/Netherlands, google "Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates". That and the little boy from Haarlem is about all that any of us learned utnil about the age of 15.

[Gumba Masta]

Hello I'm the Gumba Masta,
I'm a thirty something pervert with the habbit of drawing your character and/or avatar (provided that they're female) naked and in (at the very least) lewd situations.I also tend to form unhealthy crushes and obsessions with them up to the point where usualy law enforcment agencies have to step in and restrain me. I also like spicy foods, the Harvest Moon game series and am a proponent of what you might call some sort of critical thinking.
I hope I can contribute something useful to this community all the while avoiding the drawing of too much attention of the police and afformented law enforcment agencies here.

[Pure Argent]

Hello I'm the Gumba Masta,
I'm a thirty something pervert with the habbit of drawing your character and/or avatar (provided that they're female) naked and in (at the very least) lewd situations.I also tend to form unhealthy crushes and obsessions with them up to the point where usualy law enforcment agencies have to step in and restrain me. I also like spicy foods, the Harvest Moon game series and am a proponent of what you might call some sort of critical thinking.
I hope I can contribute something useful to this community all the while avoiding the drawing of too much attention of the police and afformented law enforcment agencies here.

Oh, everyone here does that.

[arthwollipot]

Welcome sadie! Yes, the wrist-watch option had crossed my mind. However, as the JREF doesn't have the proper facilities for treating the hide, crafting the wrist straps would be rather difficult. So I think we'll stick with the eating.Can't we skin them first, then eat them?

[Prometheus]

Can't we skin them first, then eat them?

I hope so. Some of us don't get enough fiber in our diets to do it the other way around.

[arthwollipot]

I hope so. Some of us don't get enough fiber in our diets to do it the other way around.Then why can't we have hamster-leather watchbands and enjoy our crunchy hamstery treats?

[Prometheus]

Put on more sheets?

[tarzan_Swe]

My real name is Ulf (Uffe, wolf), and I'm from and in Sweden. Is already active in the Swedish skeptics forum VoF. Likes photography and scouting(!). Poor in English, so thanks Google Translate.

Will most probably read in the forum.

[amb]

Velcome tarzan. Where's Jane? By the way, would you like a half dozen hamsters? They come with a great recipe on the best way to cook them. :)

[Femke]

Well, I knew of the race - just didn't have its name at hand.


If you want an idea of the American knowledge of Holland/Netherlands, google "Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates". That and the little boy from Haarlem is about all that any of us learned utnil about the age of 15.

You know that I hadn't even heard of Hans Brinker until an American mentioned him to me? :rolleyes: He is more famous at your side than with us, I'm afraid. And speaking about stereotypes: until my 15th I thought all Americans were Archie Bunker. :D

Can't blame you for not knowing a tiny country at the other side of the world with funny winter habits. Thank FSM for teh interwebs, now we can educate ourselves.

Femke

[COLONEL]

Welcome to all you NewB's ,How about a nice glass of fresh made Goats milk eggnog and some Hamster chip cookies ?

[quadraginta]

Welcome to all you NewB's ,How about a nice glass of fresh made Goats milk eggnog and some Hamster chip cookies ?


Are hamster chips like buffalo chips, only smaller?

[COLONEL]

Are hamster chips like buffalo chips, only smaller? No ,I chop the hamster up into little pieces and use them like chocolate chips ,but you just gave me an Idea for a new cookie :D

[amb]

Of course hamsters can be added to a most exquisite spaghetti sauce for the ultimate spaghetti meal. :D

[Tim84]

Why not start a thread on the subject? This thread is for welcoming new members. By the way, have you returned all your overdue library books?
There's a lady here who does not take too kindly to people who don't return them by due date. :p

I have now! (the books, that is... how did you know about those? :O) As for threading, s'pose I should.

Wicked snowness around Leiden huh Femke?

[PhillyBill]

Hello! Just joined. Very pleased that the moderator's approval, estimated to take 24-48 hours, actually took all of 3 minutes! And on a Sunday night yet! Thank you, Lisa!

[WishboneDawn]

Hi,

I'm Dawn, a homeschooling housewife from Canada. It was actually a google search for good physics textbooks to use in homeschooling that led me to this forum. I'm also a believer, Christian even, Anglican even but I generally enjoy atheist/freethinking/skeptic forums much more then ones that are Christian (Ship of Fools excepted of course) because I can swear and make tasteless Jesus jokes.

[amb]

Welcome PhillyBill and WishboneDawn, jeezus that's a mouthful.
Would you lovely people like some hamsters? There's a member here who has too many and would like to unload some of them. He can't eat them all, there's just too many.
Any takers?

[The Man]

Welcome WishboneDawn and everyone else, if you are looking for an online physics reference try HyperPhysics


http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html

Part of that is also HyperMath, that you might also find a useful reference.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hmat.html

[BarkAtTheMoon]

Hey! I've been a member and admin at AtheistForums, and InfidelGuy before it, and for some reason that site has stopped loading on my work computer a couple weeks ago. Might have something to do with the fact that we're still running IE6 here. :rolleyes: I've been familiar with JREF & Randi for a long time, even using the 9/11 threads here to find info for a couple debates I was involved in on the subject. As an avid slacker, I needed a new outlet to avoid doing work at work, so I joined here. I've been an atheist of some measure at least since high school, and looking back, I don't think I ever really believed having always been a skeptic and fan of science. I just never gave it much thought until late high school and college.

[The Man]

Welcome BarkAtTheMoon, I can personally attest to the slacking potential contained in this forum. I’m at work now, but it is time for my brake so I’ll be back in about 15 minutes or so.

[HumanityBlues]

Hey. I'm new to the whole message board thing but hear they can be pretty fun. I've been a fan of James Randi's for years and have written on my blog about how much I hate psychics (can't post the URL though since I'm new here).

Anyways, look forward to conversing with you all.

[Pure Argent]

Hello! Just joined. Very pleased that the moderator's approval, estimated to take 24-48 hours, actually took all of 3 minutes! And on a Sunday night yet! Thank you, Lisa!

Lucky. Mine took the full 48 hours. And over at the FRDB, it took three days.

Hi,

I'm Dawn, a homeschooling housewife from Canada. It was actually a google search for good physics textbooks to use in homeschooling that led me to this forum. I'm also a believer, Christian even, Anglican even but I generally enjoy atheist/freethinking/skeptic forums much more then ones that are Christian (Ship of Fools excepted of course) because I can swear and make tasteless Jesus jokes.

Oh, good. Another fun Christian! It's always more fun when you can make fun of your own beliefs. And don't worry - we don't bite unless you bite first. Or if you're into that kind of thing. ;P

Hey! I've been a member and admin at AtheistForums, and InfidelGuy before it, and for some reason that site has stopped loading on my work computer a couple weeks ago. Might have something to do with the fact that we're still running IE6 here. :rolleyes: I've been familiar with JREF & Randi for a long time, even using the 9/11 threads here to find info for a couple debates I was involved in on the subject. As an avid slacker, I needed a new outlet to avoid doing work at work, so I joined here. I've been an atheist of some measure at least since high school, and looking back, I don't think I ever really believed having always been a skeptic and fan of science. I just never gave it much thought until late high school and college.

Welcome! If you're looking for a time sink, this is definitely your forum.

Hey. I'm new to the whole message board thing but hear they can be pretty fun. I've been a fan of James Randi's for years and have written on my blog about how much I hate psychics (can't post the URL though since I'm new here).

Anyways, look forward to conversing with you all.

Ah, not just new here, but new to the whole forum scene, huh? Well, nice to have you here. Don't sweat any mistakes you make at the beginning - takes time to get used to the rules, and the mods here are very understanding.

[lionking]

Hey. I'm new to the whole message board thing but hear they can be pretty fun. I've been a fan of James Randi's for years and have written on my blog about how much I hate psychics (can't post the URL though since I'm new here).

Anyways, look forward to conversing with you all.
G'day from an Aussie who absolutely loved the one and (so far) only time I travelled to NYC. Enjoy, and drop in often to Humor and Community.

[Democracy Simulator]

It's an unsound boat in which I travel, perilously over strange oceans and I generally find that after a lot of questions, we are all in the same one (boat that is).

I'm skeptical about skepticism in a manner which would suggest an infinite regress of reasons and propositions, yet I just haven't got to the last one yet.

Unless that one is God, in which case he/she/it is excused because, well, it's a mystery innit?

Actually just show me the bloody evidence for your sky-daddy!

After years of debate, conjecture, soul-searching (or information processing for the eliminativist materialists amongst us) I believe that these three statements represent the shiniest beacons of human thought, the glittering peaks of the brightest mountains of wisdom and sagacity. Uh-Oh.

Well, all seriousness aside, it's nice to be here.;)

[COLONEL]

Hello! Just joined. Very pleased that the moderator's approval, estimated to take 24-48 hours, actually took all of 3 minutes! And on a Sunday night yet! Thank you, Lisa!
Welcome PhillyBill, the goat told the Mods that you looked like someone she wanted to test her latest goat cheese on , thats why you got approved so soon .So have some cheese and crackers and let us know what you think the crackers are made from Hamster *&%#^ hope you like them.

[lionking]

It's an unsound boat in which I travel, perilously over strange oceans and I generally find that after a lot of questions, we are all in the same one (boat that is).

I'm skeptical about skepticism in a manner which would suggest an infinite regress of reasons and propositions, yet I just haven't got to the last one yet.

Unless that one is God, in which case he/she/it is excused because, well, it's a mystery innit?

Actually just show me the bloody evidence for your sky-daddy!

After years of debate, conjecture, soul-searching (or information processing for the eliminativist materialists amongst us) I believe that these three statements represent the shiniest beacons of human thought, the glittering peaks of the brightest mountains of wisdom and sagacity. Uh-Oh.

Well, all seriousness aside, it's nice to be here.;)

And welcome to you. You will find a lot of like minds (and a lot of unlike ones) here.

[Democracy Simulator]

And welcome to you. You will find a lot of like minds (and a lot of unlike ones) here.

Thanks for the welcome and greetings to you from Brisvegas.

[lionking]

Thanks for the welcome and greetings to you from Brisvegas.
Oh bugger, another Queenslander :). I just posted in a thread about the winter solstice that the thing I really hate is that Queensland is not on daylight saving and the sun rises at 4.30am, which is horrible for us sensible people visiting there.

Seriously, enjoy the forum. There's a fair few Aussies here, and we come out to play when the yanks are pushing out zeds.

[Femke]

I have now! (the books, that is... how did you know about those? :O) As for threading, s'pose I should.

Wicked snowness around Leiden huh Femke?

Now you tell me. :D I just came back from Groningen, piles of snow everywhere. It took me 5 hours (for a normally just over 2 hour drive) to get there. I feel such a hero, having ploughed through knee-deep snow and survived!
Can anyone hand me some hamsters to warm myself, please?

[crackpot]

Hi, just joined after having issues creating my account. My thanks to whomever sorted those:) Glad to be on here now as I have read much! Also visit the Richard Dawkins messageboard and a few other skeptic sites thanks to links from members here.

I am a twentysomething male from Scotland, happily divorced, lived in SE Asia for a few years, now back at home and still searching for meaning without a clue how to make it through life. Enjoy many sports, old music (OLD!), walking my dog, and the beauty of this place we inhabit. Shame about the majority of our species though, and I include myself in that comment:)

One of my primary aims here is to rationalise/debunk the last remaining vestiges of woo that i have wasted a few years of my life pondering. I have never been religious, always slightly doubted the woo, but there are still a couple of things that bother me. I don't know what made me suddenly reject it all, as I looked into parapsychology quite heavily, and I always figured it would reinforce my thoughts. I will say that it was a childhood fear of alien abduction (after watching a film called Fire in the Sky) that got me into the whole paranormal steez and praying that it was all untrue. So I am as guilty as anyone in looking for confirmation in this regard.

But here I am with my scraped through Geology BSc, freshly skeptical attitude, a somewhat open mind, no job, no career, no hope, but I like to think a little common sense. Anyway, I will mention my life with the woo as I post more and ask questions later, but for now, I look forward to talking to the folks here, deprecating myself (I don't always) and contributing where I can. Cheers!

[daws59]

HAVING TROUBLE REPLYING IN THE Are 9/11 Debunkers in on it or just naive? - in the 9/11 Conspiracy Theories forum of JREF Forum. THREAD.
WHAT'S UP?

[HumanityBlues]

G'day from an Aussie who absolutely loved the one and (so far) only time I travelled to NYC. Enjoy, and drop in often to Humor and Community.

G'day to you too. Always wanted to go to Australia. I'll take a look at the Humor and Community.

Is there really a forum asking if 911 truthers are legitimate or not? Look up the guy who started that whole movement, Dylan Avery. He's a total boob. I hope he's not on this forum.:jaw-dropp

[amb]

Hello from another Aussie, and a warm welcome to all newbies. Anyone like a hamster for xmas?

[lionking]

G'day to you too. Always wanted to go to Australia. I'll take a look at the Humor and Community.

Is there really a forum asking if 911 truthers are legitimate or not? Look up the guy who started that whole movement, Dylan Avery. He's a total boob. I hope he's not on this forum.:jaw-dropp

I don't think Dylan has ever been on the forum, but there is still active 9/11 debate. One of our own, Gravy, aka Mark Roberts, has so successfully demolished truthers over many years that he doesn't hang out here so much now - his job was done. But you still see the same tired arguments raised every now and then.

[HumanityBlues]

I don't think Dylan has ever been on the forum, but there is still active 9/11 debate. One of our own, Gravy, aka Mark Roberts, has so successfully demolished truthers over many years that he doesn't hang out here so much now - his job was done. But you still see the same tired arguments raised every now and then.

Wow. It's hard to believe people like that would be on a James Randi discussion board of all places. There's nothing worse than a 911 truther. There really isn't. Once you've committed to that point of view, it's almost too embarressing to admit you were wrong....:)

Edit: Forgot to add that I've seen the debate that Mark Roberts had against Dylan Avery and that other boob on youtube. It was fantastic. It's like a professor arguing with two freshmen in his class who haven't done the reading anyways, if that makes any sense. I still remember in that debate that the fatter guy kept saying "our contention is" like 80 different times. I find that phrase in particular to be one that confused/dumb people use to try to make themselves sound smart.

So Mark's name on here is Gravy? I'm guessing there's a way to view his posts then. Thanks.

[lionking]

Wow. It's hard to believe people like that would be on a James Randi discussion board of all places. There's nothing worse than a 911 truther. There really isn't. Once you've committed to that point of you, it's almost too embarressing to admit you were wrong....:)

Edit: Forgot to add that I've seen the debate that Mark Roberts had against Dylan Avery and that other boob on youtube. It was fantastic. It's like a professor arguing with two freshmen in his class who haven't done the reading anyways, if that makes any sense. I still remember in that debate that the fatter guy kept saying "our contention is" like 80 different times. I find that phrase in particular to be one that confused/dumb people use to try to make themselves sound smart.

So Mark's name on here is Gravy? I'm guessing there's a way to view his posts then. Thanks.
Go to Member Search. Oh and I'm not betraying any confidences on this anonymous forum - Gravy has acknowledged his identity many times.

[HumanityBlues]

Thanks.

[Foolmewunz]

HAVING TROUBLE REPLYING IN THE Are 9/11 Debunkers in on it or just naive? - in the 9/11 Conspiracy Theories forum of JREF Forum. THREAD.
WHAT'S UP?

Well, unlike PhillyBill, obviously Lisa hates you. It's true. I heard her talking about it with the other mods.

Alternate theory: That entire thread started out in 911 Conspiracy Theories but has been removed to AAH (Abandon All Hope). For threads in AAH, although they appear to be open, the real rule is taken from the classic song, Poison Ivy... You Can Look But You Better Not Touch. They don't accept new posts in the AAH dungeon.

[Jeffexor]

Hello everyone.

I stumbled upon James Randi's website from Robert Lancaster's superb "Stop Sylvia Browne" site, which I have been addicted to for the past week...

I think both James Randi and Robert Lancaster themselves are true prophets, spreading the truth to people, and opening their eyes. I have nothing but the utmost respect for them.

I'm a 23-year-old Atheist, and former Catholic that grew up in Catholic School. As far back as I can remember, I was always skeptical of things, and asking questions.

Anyway, I'll keep this short and sweet...

Most of my beef is with Sylvia Browne and other "psychics" at the moment, but you will be seeing me comment on other topics from time to time.

My beef with Browne, however, is personal. You see, my mother has been a follower of hers for quite some time. She owns about a dozen of Browne's books, and even considered booking that ridiculous cruise that Browne was doing. So sadly, by purchasing her books, my mother too, was another victim of Browne's.

Thanks to Mr. Lancaster, I was able to show my mother not only videos, but pictures, documents, witness accounts, etc, all proving that Browne (and her accomplice Montel) is a fraud.

Yeah, I know I said short and sweet. Sorry. :D

PS: If Mr. or Mrs. Lancaster gets a chance to read this, that website logo made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants.

[COLONEL]

Hello from another Aussie, and a warm welcome to all newbies. Anyone like a hamster for xmas?No on the hamster , But I will take a bag of MINTIES :D

[amb]

No on the hamster , But I will take a bag of MINTIES :D

The Minties are for newbies. Not oldies. :p:p

[daws59]

Well, unlike PhillyBill, obviously Lisa hates you. It's true. I heard her talking about it with the other mods.

Alternate theory: That entire thread started out in 911 Conspiracy Theories but has been removed to AAH (Abandon All Hope). For threads in AAH, although they appear to be open, the real rule is taken from the classic song, Poison Ivy... You Can Look But You Better Not Touch. They don't accept new posts in the AAH dungeon.
thanks!

[RhodyDave]

Hello all. I'm RhodyDave, a skeptic and fan of Mr. Randi, living in the littlest state in America. I look forward to lots of interesting discussions with the members. Mr. Randi, you are one of my heroes - thank you!

[COLONEL]

The Minties are for newbies. Not oldies. :p:p Hi my name is the newbies colonel and I like Minties :D actually I have to place an order for some next week I am all out of them.

[arthwollipot]

PS: If Mr. or Mrs. Lancaster gets a chance to read this, that website logo made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants.Both RSL and RSL's Better Half are regulars on the forum. What do you do with an elephant with three balls? You walk in and pitch to the rhino. Wecome to the forums.

[RSLancastr]

I think both James Randi and Robert Lancaster themselves are true prophets, spreading the truth to people, and opening their eyes. I have nothing but the utmost respect for them.

I'm a 23-year-old Atheist, and former Catholic that grew up in Catholic School. As far back as I can remember, I was always skeptical of things, and asking questions.

Anyway, I'll keep this short and sweet...

Most of my beef is with Sylvia Browne and other "psychics" at the moment, but you will be seeing me comment on other topics from time to time.

My beef with Browne, however, is personal. You see, my mother has been a follower of hers for quite some time. She owns about a dozen of Browne's books, and even considered booking that ridiculous cruise that Browne was doing. So sadly, by purchasing her books, my mother too, was another victim of Browne's.

Thanks to Mr. Lancaster, I was able to show my mother not only videos, but pictures, documents, witness accounts, etc, all proving that Browne (and her accomplice Montel) is a fraud.

Yeah, I know I said short and sweet. Sorry. :D

PS: If Mr. or Mrs. Lancaster gets a chance to read this, that website logo made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants.
Thanks, Jeffexor! But "prophets"? I must admit, I didn't see that coming. :)

So, what was your mom's reaction to the site?

Glad you liked the logo - I had fun designing it. It's about the only "snarky" thing on the site.

[Astreja]

Hei, everyone! I've heard JREF mentioned numerous times on other fora, but when I saw the Skeptic Secret Santa video yesterday on Why Won't God Heal Amputees, it inspired me to come on over and sign up.

I've had a bit of a bumpy ride as far as belief and critical thinking go. I started out fine by going "WTF is this nonsense???" when I read the Bible as a child, but through the intervening years I've also wasted a lot of time on things I *wanted* to be true.

Like magic, for instance. And pantheons of interesting gods (I still have a soft spot in my heart for the Asgard crowd). And dragons. Fortunately, I've been able to redirect most of the woo-woo into my writing, where I can have magic, Thor, Loki, *and* a horde of dragons all in the same room. :p

I'm a regular contributor at WWGHA and Exchristian.net, with an occasional post over at the Richard Dawkins forum.

In real life, I work at a large hospital where I type examination reports. Up until recently, I was practicing Shotokan karate, but am on the sidelines for a few months because of knee problems. I'm also studying classical clarinet, living in an ancient house with two other female artists (My partner, a photographer; and my daughter, a digital artist and writer), attempting to teach myself Icelandic, and plotting to take over the world with my Dark Legion of cats.

(raises horn of homemade mead) Skál!

[novaphile]

Yay! Fifty Posts!

Thank you to those posters who have already welcomed me to the forum, I have realised that (somewhat churlishly) I didn't respond to their welcomes in the other threads.

Just finding my way.

[novaphile]

Welcome aboard Astreja!

[beeksc1]

Hello to all,

My name is Christopher B. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. My specialized field is in Psychology and Health, specifically Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness Studies, and Naturopathic Medicine.

I am a positive person and wish to discuss with people who are also positive, even if we do not always agree. As long as there is mutual respect and care, I enjoy lively discussions.

One Love,

Christopher

[Ravynn123]

Hello everyone,

My name is Angela and I live in Florida. I came across this website from a few other sites. I have spent the last few days reading a lot of the post and information here on the website and decided to join.

Thank you for having me and I look forward to posting and getting to know everyone.

Angela

[The Man]

Welcome Astreja, novaphile (and congrads on 50 posts), beeksc1 and Ravynn123. Be careful not to step in any goat poo as you roam about. The cookies are to the right, the hamsters to the left and I’m sure there is a bowl of minties around here somewhere.

[PuckishOne]

Returning at least semi-regularly (I hope) after an annoyingly protracted absence, so...thought I'd reintroduce myself. Very happy to see lots of new names on the forum, and looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. :)

[amb]

Hello everyone,

My name is Angela and I live in Florida. I came across this website from a few other sites. I have spent the last few days reading a lot of the post and information here on the website and decided to join.

Thank you for having me and I look forward to posting and getting to know everyone.

Angela

Hi Angela. A beautiful name if ever there was one. Welcome to the forum. To get you number of posts up I suggest you check out the humour threads.
By the way, have you any overdue library books laying around? There is a lady here who doesn't take too kindly to people who fail to return them on time.
Regards. Angelo. :)

[MOP]

Hello everyone!

My name's Jim and I'm from the UK.

First time visitor to the forums, liked what I saw so I thought I'd sign up!

I'm an atheist and a skeptic. Science isn't really my field, if I'm honest, it's mostly history and politics. I can usually smell a rat when it comes to pseudoscience and the like though.

Thanks,

Jim.

[Hlafordlaes]

Hi, folks,

Time to do the intro thing, since I've been posting a bit. Been looking for a site that allows political discussion and social commentary that isn't overly infested with fly-bys, ad-homs, and so on. Nowhere is perfect, and this site came recommended, so having a go.

My on-line identity:
Hlafordlaes ðe Liurning Cnicht is from:
OE Hlaf-gard, or "loaf-guard," Modern English "Lord," + -less, so Lordless.
OE ðe Liurning Cnicht or "the learning boy," meaning "disciple," (source of Modern English "knight.")

Lordless, the disciple, at your service.

When using it in a post, feel free to shorten it all to Hlaf. I am only half serious most of the time, anyway.

[grayman]

Hi my name is the newbies colonel and I like Minties :D actually I have to place an order for some next week I am all out of them.

I have a bag in the kitchen. I'll put 'em in the next package I send you.

[Davidlpf]

Hlafordlaes, welcome I think I have met you somewhere else on the nets.

[amb]

Hello everyone!

My name's Jim and I'm from the UK.

First time visitor to the forums, liked what I saw so I thought I'd sign up!

I'm an atheist and a skeptic. Science isn't really my field, if I'm honest, it's mostly history and politics. I can usually smell a rat when it comes to pseudoscience and the like though.

Thanks,

Jim.

Welcome. If you ask nicely I'm sure the Grayman will give you some freshly baked oat bran cookies and a glass of fresh goats milk to wash them down with. :)

[tim]

Welcome. If you ask nicely I'm sure the Grayman will give you some freshly baked oat bran cookies and a glass of fresh goats milk to wash them down with. :)

Don't touch the cookies! I know Grayman and you're likely to find beard hair in them!
Welcome from another Brit. You'll find quite a lot of us here. We meet up from time to time and fortuitously there's a meet next weekend.
See here - http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=158614

[Marcuse]

Hi everyone i'm Lars,a swedish guy! I know a little bit about many things, no subject is alien to me. I guess i could call myself a very open minded and reflective philosopher, with a scientific approach. I am an atheist.
:)

//Lars

[Alisha]

Hello All!

I've been interested in skepticism for a few years now. I'm mostly past the point where I'm willing to spend hours/days/weeks arguing the toss with true believers (but still enjoy the occasional coherent argument) I'm here to enjoy hanging out with the skeptically minded.
I'm lucky enough to have met some of you lovely people at TAM London. I've been meaning to post here ever since, but haven't quite found the time until now.

I'm Australian, but I live in the UK now, this is my 7th winter languishing away in the cold and missing the sunshine in Aus, but I do enjoy it here, so shouldn't complain too much.

I spend my free time listening to skeptical/ science themed podcasts, reading, watching the F1, cooking and enjoying the occasional (frequent) glass of wine. Not to mention way too much time spend at my computer.

[tim]

Hello All!

I've been interested in skepticism for a few years now. I'm mostly past the point where I'm willing to spend hours/days/weeks arguing the toss with true believers (but still enjoy the occasional coherent argument) I'm here to enjoy hanging out with the skeptically minded.
I'm lucky enough to have met some of you lovely people at TAM London. I've been meaning to post here ever since, but haven't quite found the time until now.

I'm Australian, but I live in the UK now, this is my 7th winter languishing away in the cold and missing the sunshine in Aus, but I do enjoy it here, so shouldn't complain too much.

I spend my free time listening to skeptical/ science themed podcasts, reading, watching the F1, cooking and enjoying the occasional (frequent) glass of wine. Not to mention way too much time spend at my computer.

Welcome Alisha!
I too was at TAM London - good, wasn't it?
You should look at this thread - http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=158614
Quite a number of those folks who were at TAM will be there, including Rebecca Watson, the famous skepchick, plus Darat, our administrator here, Tobias the Viking, and many, many more. Feel free to come!

[grayman]

Don't touch the cookies! I know Grayman and you're likely to find beard hair in them!

What, you don't like fiber in your diet?

[SkepticScott]

Hi everyone i'm LarsHi Lars! Welcome to the Forum.

[Jeffexor]

Thanks, Jeffexor! But "prophets"? I must admit, I didn't see that coming. :)

So, what was your mom's reaction to the site?

Glad you liked the logo - I had fun designing it. It's about the only "snarky" thing on the site.

Yes, prophets! Of truth, hehe. My mother's reaction was a mixture of shock, sadness and anger (anger being the strongest). We considered burning Browne's books, since we don't wanna give them away (and enhance her cult following). I can't thank you enough for your website. We have consumer watchdog groups and websites, but we have none for psychics... Until yours.

[stvnjr]

well, since this is an introduction area, i guess that i shall introduce myself then.

my name is Steve, and i am from Northeast Ohio. some things that i like are cars, and electronics. i hope to chat with new people, and have some great discussions on many issues.

well, anyway, just thought i would say hello, and wish everyone a happy new year!

[Pherber74]

First off I want to thank Czarcasm for your tweet. Reading what Psychicuk aka Madhobbit/Jamie wrote on this message board made me sick. I can't have this creep exploit my friend :mad:

My name is Jessica, I currently live in Houston Texas. On 1/08/91 my friend Jeremy Delle committed suicide. Pearl Jam wrote a song supposedly inspired by Jeremy, in turn this song has inspired 3 people to claim to speak with Jeremy's ghost. It's very upsetting for me to see these videos and I want them to stop.

I have been corresponding with Madhobbit/Jamie Cole for a few months now, trying to find out what he knew about Jeremy (which isn't a damn thing). He's not psychic, he is a stalker and a liar.

I can not contact him in any manner, he has blocked me from everything. The coward will not answer any of my questions.

[desertgal]

First off I want to thank Czarcasm for your tweet. Reading what Psychicuk aka Madhobbit/Jamie wrote on this message board made me sick. I can't have this creep exploit my friend :mad:

My name is Jessica, I currently live in Houston Texas. On 1/08/91 my friend Jeremy Delle committed suicide.

I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. :(

Pearl Jam wrote a song supposedly inspired by Jeremy, in turn this song has inspired 3 people to claim to speak with Jeremy's ghost. It's very upsetting for me to see these videos and I want them to stop.

I have been corresponding with Madhobbit/Jamie Cole for a few months now, trying to find out what he knew about Jeremy (which isn't a damn thing). He's not psychic, he is a stalker and a liar.

I can not contact him in any manner, he has blocked me from everything. The coward will not answer any of my questions.

I can certainly appreciate your frustration and distress...but would you offer more details about the content of these videos? I'm sure folks here would be willing to give you what advice they can, but it's difficult to assess without more information.

[lionking]

Hello All!

I've been interested in skepticism for a few years now. I'm mostly past the point where I'm willing to spend hours/days/weeks arguing the toss with true believers (but still enjoy the occasional coherent argument) I'm here to enjoy hanging out with the skeptically minded.
I'm lucky enough to have met some of you lovely people at TAM London. I've been meaning to post here ever since, but haven't quite found the time until now.

I'm Australian, but I live in the UK now, this is my 7th winter languishing away in the cold and missing the sunshine in Aus, but I do enjoy it here, so shouldn't complain too much.

I spend my free time listening to skeptical/ science themed podcasts, reading, watching the F1, cooking and enjoying the occasional (frequent) glass of wine. Not to mention way too much time spend at my computer.

There's a fair few aussies around here. Perhaps you will take the opportunity of TAM Australia to pay a visit?

[COLONEL]

I have a bag in the kitchen. I'll put 'em in the next package I send you.
Why thank you. Had I thought I would have waited to send you your pakage ,I made the chocolate no bake ones 2 days after I sent your package out. But My lady & Winger and her family got some .

[Alisha]

Welcome Alisha!
I too was at TAM London - good, wasn't it?
You should look at this thread -
Quite a number of those folks who were at TAM will be there, including Rebecca Watson, the famous skepchick, plus Darat, our administrator here, Tobias the Viking, and many, many more. Feel free to come!

Very nice of you to offer! I probably can't make it, but it sounds like allot of fun, so if anything changes and I can make it, I'll be in touch :D Failing that, I'll keep an eye out for future events.

[Pherber74]

Opps sorry.

I can't post links here until after I made 15 posts but I can give you their aliases on Youtube.

youtube.madhobbit
He is the worst offender.

youtube. dumnoni
Madhobbit's alternative channel has several videos about Jeremy.

youtube. richardbealey100
This guy keeps making them and erasing them soon after. I think he may be mentally challenged.

youtube.lunaticn2006
He talks about Jeremy in three of his videos: Ghost box session I made to show James Randi I, Video ghost box response to mad hobbits videos, ghost box plus videos jerermy delle confirmed

[fembot]

Hello, all,

I've been lurking this forum for a few weeks now. Can't remember how I stumbled upon it, but I'm glad I did.

I've been a skeptic since college, but never really felt the need to be active about it. Recently, though, there seems to be an increasing amount of pseudoscience and general woo around. Perhaps I am just noticing it more. Either way, I find it alarming.

I'm a 40-something atheist living in the desert southwest of the U.S. I'm married with one Cardigan Welsh Corgi, which I show for fun.

[Pure Argent]

Gah! It's been too long since I checked in on this thread! Sorry, sorry, some hamsters got loose, I had to go and round 'em up before they got into the walls. I think a few escaped into the attic anyway, though.
Anyways. Welcome to all the new members! And Pherber, who exactly is madhobbit? What does he do?

[COLONEL]

Hello, all,
I'm a 40-something atheist living in the desert southwest of the U.S. I'm married with one Cardigan Welsh Corgi, which I show for fun.
Now thats Kinky, I don't know if they are still talking about beastyality on the sex site here or not.But there's a start for you .
In the mean time welcome to our forum have a fresh glass of Goats milk to wash down the Grayman oatmeal cookie and then help yourself to a Mintie . If you see our resident Goat pat it on the head , please return all over due library books .. Now just one more thing , How would you like your Hamsters?

[LibraryLady]

Well, the Colonel beat me to it, but do return the library books. I am always watching and have been known to get violent on the subject.

Otherwise welcome to all!

[quadraginta]

Now thats Kinky, I don't know if they are still talking about beastyality on the sex site here or not.But there's a start for you .
<snip>


But they're married! That means it's not kinky.

(I'm not sure about the "show for fun" part. There's laws against that in most states.)

[fembot]

But they're married! That means it's not kinky.

(I'm not sure about the "show for fun" part. There's laws against that in most states.)

That's "married with a Cardigan Welsh Corgi." Not that I haven't been tempted to lead my husband around on a leash before...Uh, just disregard that last bit. :D

[The Man]

Well, the Colonel beat me to it, but do return the library books. I am always watching and have been known to get violent on the subject.

Otherwise welcome to all!

Oh, that reminds me, my sister gave me a library book (duly acquired) for Christmas, it even came with the sign out card (I guess in case I want to lend it to somebody).

Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asimov%27s_Biographical_Encyclopedia_of_Science_an d_Technology

[COLONEL]

That's "married with a Cardigan Welsh Corgi." Not that I haven't been tempted to lead my husband around on a leash before...Uh, just disregard that last bit. :D
OK .sometimes if things are not explained to a T or really specified we tend to think of all kinds of differant things . Never take anyone here for granted ,some of us can be a little slow catching on ,me included.:D

[amb]

Welcome to all newbies. It seems our offer of Grayman's oat bran and hair fiber cookies, my Minties and of course the goat is working in luring new members here. At this rate, we will soon have the biggest forum going. :D

[The Man]

I have noted a slight increase in introductions since hamsters were added to the menu or maybe it’s just my new medications kicking in.

[COLONEL]

I have noted a slight increase in introductions since hamsters were added to the menu or maybe it’s just my new medications kicking in. It's the Meds :D

[grayman]

It's the medicated hamsters.

[arthwollipot]

I think a few escaped into the attic anyway, though.*burp* Nope.

[Ravynn123]

*burp* Nope.


ewwwww. lol no hamsters for me please....

[Uncontrolled Jibe]

I have a feeling that I may have been here before but only as a lurker. I'm also on Atheist Nexus and You Tube with the same ID. Its a pun of sorts based on sailing and snark. The Golden Rule for sailing is bring the boat and the crew back intact. The Golden Rule for snark is never draw first blood, but strike without mercy at the Heart of Ignorance.

[sgtbaker]

Hello, this is my first post. Not a whole lot to tell. This forum has been mentioned quite a few times (in a good way, of course), on my forum of choice. I just figured I would come over and check it out :).

[The Man]

I have a feeling that I may have been here before but only as a lurker. I'm also on Atheist Nexus and You Tube with the same ID. Its a pun of sorts based on sailing and snark. The Golden Rule for sailing is bring the boat and the crew back intact. The Golden Rule for snark is never draw first blood, but strike without mercy at the Heart of Ignorance.


Welcome Uncontrolled Jibe, looks like your ready to combat some uncontrolled jive.


What did the sailor with a speech impediment yell when he learned a hooker had stolen his wallet?




"JIBE HO!!!!!!"

[The Man]

Hello, this is my first post. Not a whole lot to tell. This forum has been mentioned quite a few times (in a good way, of course), on my forum of choice. I just figured I would come over and check it out :).

Welcome sgtbaker what forum is your forum of choice? (there is always room for a shameless plug).

[amb]

ewwwww. lol no hamsters for me please....

You are just saying that because you have no idea what a gastronomic delight a grilled hamster is really like. :p :drool::drool:

[Ravynn123]

You are just saying that because you have no idea what a gastronomic delight a grilled hamster is really like. :p :drool::drool:


I will just take your word for it. Trust me I don't need to experience it for myself. :lolsign:

[grayman]

You are just saying that because you have no idea what a gastronomic delight a grilled hamster is really like. :p :drool::drool:

I will just take your word for it. Trust me I don't need to experience it for myself. :lolsign:

Probably taste like guinea pig:

YuXKGuxB9Zc

[Ravynn123]

Probably taste like guinea pig:

YuXKGuxB9Zc


i could never have eaten my beloved guinea pig. OMG the horror of it all. :cry1

not to mention. EWWWWWWWW :lolsign:

[COLONEL]

Probably taste like guinea pig:

YuXKGuxB9Zc
Great now along with the hamsters ,you have to bring in guinea pigs ,Now I know where the hair came from in your last batch of cookies. :D

[amb]

I know from experience that guinea pigs are very similar to rabbit in texture and taste. :drool::drool::drool:

[lionking]

To all new members, please take note that not all of us are roadkill consumers. ;)

[amb]

True, some here a purely vegetarian.

[A661992]

Hi, Long time lurker
I decided to finally join..!
Love the site and what it means.
Looking forward to posting questions and getting involved in some conversations.
Thank you for letting me join.
Doug B
New Yawk!!:)

[grayman]

To all new members, please take note that not all of us are roadkill consumers. ;)

True, some here a purely vegetarian.

The carrot was hit by a car as it tried to cross the street. Doctors say it will live, but it will be a vegetable.

[Fiona]

*releases Tasmanian Devils into the thread*

[r0ast_p0tat0es]

Howzit. My name is James, I'm a 20yr-old law student from South Africa, and I came here to talk about things that are considered rude in real life... Politics and religion.

As far as religion goes, I'm an atheist. As far as politics is concerned, I'm just sort of depressed and confused and vaguely angry. Will I find company here? :p

[lionking]

Howzit. My name is James, I'm a 20yr-old law student from South Africa, and I came here to talk about things that are considered rude in real life... Politics and religion.

As far as religion goes, I'm an atheist. As far as politics is concerned, I'm just sort of depressed and confused and vaguely angry. Will I find company here? :p
Absolutely. Make sure you have acces to a hot shower after spending time in politics and religion though. Things can get down and dirty there. :)

Don't forget the community, humor and even sports sections though. Not so dirty there.......oh apart from the cricket thread that is.

[amb]

*releases Tasmanian Devils into the thread*

Hey!! How will they get on with all the hamsters still loose out there? :p

[KJB416]

Hello

Long time Randi fan first time poster.

[COLONEL]

Hey!! How will they get on with all the hamsters still loose out there? :pThey will eat the hamsters and then we will have to figure how to get rid of the Devils.

[Prometheus]

I hope someone thought to lock up the goat with all these Tasmanian Devils running around.

[arthwollipot]

*burp* What Tasmanian Devils?

[amb]

They will eat the hamsters and then we will have to figure how to get rid of the Devils.

You don't mean this cute creature do you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tasmanian_Devil_(Looney_Tunes)

[COLONEL]

You don't mean this cute creature do you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tasmanian_Devil_(Looney_Tunes)
Yup I do

[amb]

*burp* What Tasmanian Devils?

My god, you even ate them! Here try this, I'm sure you'll love them. :D

http://www.goodcooking.com/escargot.htm

[amb]

I wonder what newbies must think of us? We're all jesting, welcome to all newbies. By the way. Would you like a freshly grilled hamster for lunch?

[Fiona]

*eats the snails with every sign of pleasure*

[Prometheus]

*eats the snails with every sign of pleasure*

Evidence?

[A_Gene_Young]

Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
and enjoy my brother's grace.

Gene

[amb]

Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
and enjoy my brother's grace.

Gene

Welcome Gene. Would you be so kind as to send me a couple of mill you don't need? In return i will post you a steady supply of roasted or deep fried hamsters. :p

[Ludicrous Leprechaun]

Buddha recycles!:wink8:
I'm Judah and it's a pleasure to meet you.

Well, maybe. We'll have to see, after a bit. :p


:catfight: << That's a riot, emoticon.

And dear fellow newbie, Gene. I have a PayPal account. Anytime you feel like sharing the wealth purplefuzzysugar@yahoo.com, is more than willing to accept.

[daws59]

Welcome Gene. Would you be so kind as to send me a couple of mill you don't need? In return i will post you a steady supply of roasted or deep fried hamsters. :p
I prefer them grilled with a touch of horseradish.

[Pure Argent]

Welcome to all the new members!

[A_Gene_Young]

Welcome Gene. Would you be so kind as to send me a couple of mill you don't need? In return i will post you a steady supply of roasted or deep fried hamsters. :p

Your check's in the mail, Amb. :)

[amb]

Hamsters should be arriving within the week. :D

[uke2se]

Hey all o/

Have spread myself here from the RD forums after constantly having to come here to research trolls there. It seems the wandering trolls come across this forum before hitting RD, so this is a good place for troll-spotting.

Oh, I'm also here for discussion.

A shout out to any RD members (hi MacDoc).

[YeaH_LefT]

Hi to everyone,

I am somewhat of a lurker, so I do not think I will post unless there is something important/really smart (:D) for me to say...

Anyway, you have a great forum here guys.

YHLT

[A_Gene_Young]

opps, I had a thought then thought better of it. :)

[A_Gene_Young]

opps, again

[amb]

Hey all o/

Have spread myself here from the RD forums after constantly having to come here to research trolls there. It seems the wandering trolls come across this forum before hitting RD, so this is a good place for troll-spotting.

Oh, I'm also here for discussion.

A shout out to any RD members (hi MacDoc).

And a great big hello from me as well. I'm also a member of the RD forum.
I'm Angelo there. :p :) But welcome to this great place with some great people as well. By the way, how do you like your hamster done, medium rare or well done? :p

[Pure Argent]

RD? What's that stand for?

[FSM]

Richard Dawkins?

My guess...

Or Rat Destroyers... in re: to hamsters, gerbils, etc...


WELCOME to the new guys! Glad to have you here!

[metzomagic]

Hi all,

Have been a lurker here for a few years. Just started posting enough recently so that I managed to bump my post count up over 50 and get myself an avatar. Trying out my sig here. Want to see how it looks before I splatter it all over the shop...

ETA: that'll do nicely.

[Titanic Explorer]

Hi there..
i'm a newbie- I'm a lifelong Titanic collector and researcher, and an avid Doors fan and collector, and working on my Masters degree...

I am amused by the stupidity of 9/11 Truthers, in how they push their lunatic ideas, yet never offer up proof to support any of their claims...

I find religious zealots, in particular Christian fundamentalists, to be rather creepy....

[arthwollipot]

RD? What's that stand for?http://forum.richarddawkins.net/

Haven't been there myself. Between here and... um, here, I don't really have time for other forums.

[amb]

That's my problem at the moment. I'm in too many forums to pay proper attention to all of them. But I find this one the one I'm more comfortable in. The Richard Dawkins site has no social intercourse forums such as found here. At a recent stage they decided to dump all social forums except for science, atheist, religious and such. I also feel comfortable there but not as much as here as my posts show. I have twice as many here as there.
FRDB is also another forum I post in, but very lightly. There is only so many hours in the day, and some of us actually do have to work. :D

[Pennie]

Hi everybody, Pennie from Denmark here.

After meeting some JREF people at a recent party in Biggelswade, I was brainwashed into joining this most excellent forum. I have been here less than 12 hours and alredy Im addicted.

[SusanB-M1]

Hi everybody, Pennie from Denmark here.

After meeting some JREF people at a recent party in Biggelswade, I was brainwashed into joining this most excellent forum. I have been here less than 12 hours and alredy Im addicted.
Hello, Pennie. Welcome from one who hopes to meet you at future parties!

[Cobalt Agent]

Howdy all, PFC Hale here, invited by a friend. Looks like a cool place.

[Ludicrous Leprechaun]

Hello and welcome, to all fellow Newbies.

[hcmom]

Ludicrous Leprechaun, I was in love with your purple post, but now you're just plain old black...

[arthwollipot]

Hi everybody, Pennie from Denmark here.

After meeting some JREF people at a recent party in Biggelswade, I was brainwashed into joining this most excellent forum. I have been here less than 12 hours and alredy Im addicted.Our fiendish plan is working...

[amb]

Hi everybody, Pennie from Denmark here.

After meeting some JREF people at a recent party in Biggelswade, I was brainwashed into joining this most excellent forum. I have been here less than 12 hours and alredy Im addicted.

It shows. 39 posts in twelve hours is pretty good going, or you have a lot to say. :p

[jargon buster]

Test

[grayman]

Test

Oh great...I didn't study.

[jlweiss]

Hi! I'm new here. I'll be going on the cruise in March and most likely to TAM8 in July so I was advised to come in, look around and get to know folks. So that's what I'm doing.

[daws59]

Cue: tap...tap..."is this thing on!?"

[Fiona]

Welcome Jlweiss and daws59.

Your regular hosts do not seem to be around just at present but make yourselves comfortable and DO NOT EAT THE COOKIES: you don't know where they've been.

Pat the goat if you see it: stay in here, or wander around the forums posting at random till you get some attention, if that is what you prefer :) It is quite easy to get attention really: it is not all exactly what you would wish maybe: but you will soon find the places to avoid,whatever your limits are.

Above all, enjoy :)

[amb]

What Fiona says plus, would anyone care to take some hamsters off our hands? We seem to be overrun with the little blighters. They really are delicious cooked in a Chianti marinade.

[hcmom]

Hi! I'm new here. I'll be going on the cruise in March and most likely to TAM8 in July so I was advised to come in, look around and get to know folks. So that's what I'm doing.

Come over here (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=163635) to put yourself onto the cruise roll call, and welcome to the forum!

[hcmom]

What Fiona says plus, would anyone care to take some hamsters off our hands? We seem to be overrun with the little blighters. They really are delicious cooked in a Chianti marinade.

You know, I tried telling you guys to keep the boy hamsters and the girl hamsters separate, but you just wouldn't listen...

[jlweiss]

Come over here to put yourself onto the cruise roll call, and welcome to the forum!


Thanks! I'm already on the roll call, actually. I'm in the "Veterans" section with Krelnik. Can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to the trip.

[A_Gene_Young]

I just received my first issue of hamsters. I had no idea how much I would enjoy them. Them friggin' suckers were delicious.





Gene

ps: If you haven't received your check yet let me know and I'll contact USPS. I owe you big time! :) I don't know much but I know I love hamsters.

[arthwollipot]

Wait till you see what you get for your 50th post!

[amb]

I just received my first issue of hamsters. I had no idea how much I would enjoy them. Them friggin' suckers were delicious.





Gene

ps: If you haven't received your check yet let me know and I'll contact USPS. I owe you big time! :) I don't know much but I know I love hamsters.

No! I haven't as yet received my cheque. I suppose it's still in the mail system. Christ man, I've already spent half of it, so be a good chap and check it out where the hold up could be. PS. Glad you enjoyed the hamsters.
I just had some barbecued, man you haven't lived until you try them that way basted with Peri-Peri sauce. :drool::drool:

[COLONEL]

OK ,whats wrong with Graymans cookies? I thought once you got past the hair in them and washed down with the goats milk they were ok .and where are the MINTIES ? the bowl is empty

[Rogue Primate]

and where are the MINTIES ? the bowl is empty

Sorry! :blush:

[Roma]

Hi everybody, Pennie from Denmark here.

After meeting some JREF people at a recent party in Biggelswade, I was brainwashed into joining this most excellent forum. I have been here less than 12 hours and already Im addicted.

This may answer the question: "Where are all the Minties".

I've warned newbies before that there is something in those Minties.

[quadraginta]

This may answer the question: "Where are all the Minties".

I've warned newbies before ...


Alas. Our efforts at protecting the youth of today continue to go unheeded. :(

How soon they forget (http://forums.randi.org/showpost.php?p=4764895&postcount=10312) ...

Urban Dictionary. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=minties)
minties,

noun (pl): Hot broads who put out.

"Are there going to be any minties there tonight who will give mad domage?"



or, alternatively ...


noun (pl): testicles, particularly those freshly coated with Gold Bond medicated body powder which contains menthol

"Matt, goddamnit, I can smell your minties across the room!"


...that there is something in those Minties.


Something for everyone, apparently.

:eek:

[amb]

http://www.getprice.com.au/images/uploadimg/1061/350__1_44EA42D471CE013D02000000AC193D36.JPG

Ask and you shall be given.

[mcvries]

Reading back a few pages i am a bit confused here...
Should i start introducing my self (Being a 35 year old dutch guy, interested in discussions about science, belief (lack of it in my case) en strange fenomena (fenomeni, fenomena's??) or should i just offer everybody a roasted hamster and a minty afterwards?
Ah well, life is full of questions!

Hi All!! :-)

[COLONEL]

Reading back a few pages i am a bit confused here...
Should i start introducing my self (Being a 35 year old dutch guy, interested in discussions about science, belief (lack of it in my case) en strange fenomena (fenomeni, fenomena's??) or should i just offer everybody a roasted hamster and a minty afterwards?
Ah well, life is full of questions!

Hi All!! :-)NO, We offer you the Hamster and the Minties and later on you can offer them to the newb's if no one beats you to it and don't forget to offer cookies and Goats milk too!
Oh Yeah Welcome to the site

[Femke]

Reading back a few pages i am a bit confused here...
Should i start introducing my self (Being a 35 year old dutch guy, interested in discussions about science, belief (lack of it in my case) en strange fenomena (fenomeni, fenomena's??) or should i just offer everybody a roasted hamster and a minty afterwards?
Ah well, life is full of questions!

Hi All!! :-)

Ah, this one is mine, I do the dutchies! Hi mcvries, welkom.
:welcome2
Do come in from the thaw, hang up your coat and please leave your boots at the door. Did you have any trouble finding us?
Have some fresh goats milk, and if you're up to it, try some of graymans oatmeal cookies.
And after that, off you go, pick a thread about any strange fenomena you fancy (what are you in to? UFO's, Jesus's face in toast, ghosties?), and start posting away.

[mcvries]

Goats milk? Won't that offend the goat? It's hers I suppose.. :-)
Thanks Femke, i think i won't have any trouble finding a topic, since for me it's 'all of the above'. And combo's of them ;-). (Did you hear that story about an UFO? It was controlled by ghosts, had a shipload off toast with jezus' face in them. True story!)
Dutchies are yours.. Why, your one yourself?
Thanks all for the welcome any way, i've found this through some of the podcasts i listen to by the way.

[Femke]

Goats milk? Won't that offend the goat? It's hers I suppose.. :-)
Thanks Femke, i think i won't have any trouble finding a topic, since for me it's 'all of the above'. And combo's of them ;-). (Did you hear that story about an UFO? It was controlled by ghosts, had a shipload off toast with jezus' face in them. True story!).
Oh my FSM, really? Evidence? :D

Dutchies are yours.. Why, your one yourself?
Thanks all for the welcome any way, i've found this through some of the podcasts i listen to by the way.
Well deduced from my location. :cool: There aren't many from the Netherlands, so I like to be there to welcome the few who manage to find us.

Enjoy,
Femke

[Esseth]

Ok, so I have only in recent months discovered the whole idea of the skeptics and jref... and I gotta say I love it. It's no longer just me getting incredibly annoyed at all the stupid people that think things like that the LHC is going to create black holes that will eat the earth or the moon landing hoax on any number of things the media reports.

I joined up here because heard about TAM Australia :D and seriously I can't wait. The only thing that has me thrown is all the aussie food references. I've heard people love Tim Tams and I get that one due to The Amazing Meeting = TAM... but Minties and Vegemite??? What on earth is the connection?

[ThorGoLucky]

Esseth, welcome and you're definitely not alone. Yes, there are some rational peeps out here!

[JoeB]

I'm Joe, undergrad working on a Journalism Major with a Natural Science expertise. Don't even remember how I stumbled onto the skeptical movement online, but I'm glad however it happened, happened. Outside of school and skeptical site reading I'm a Sportsblogger. That's actually what got me into this forum. Someone mentioned in passing a NFL thread on this forum on the site I write/mod on, I checked it out, and was happy to find another place with intelligent, lively NFL discussion. Branching out now and enjoying the rest of the forum. You all have attracted some very interesting characters.

[arthwollipot]

...but Minties and Vegemite??? What on earth is the connection?They're all awesome?

[Roma]

You all have attracted some very interesting characters.


What do you mean by interesting ?

That's not like when people call you special is it ? :eye-poppi

[At In To]

Hello all, new fish here.

Looking forward to good discussions. Some of the topics I like to discuss involve biology, medicine, agriculture, and environment to name a few. Have an undergraduate B.Sc. degree in Agriculture, which has helped to nurture and grow my skeptical sensibilities. I'm starting a new job, out in the workforce, paying off the loans!

Looks like a big forum here. Cheers!

[JoeB]

What do you mean by interesting ?

That's not like when people call you special is it ? :eye-poppi

That was how I meant it but I was referring to certain posters who I had already run across who seem a little "unbalanced".

[COLONEL]

What do you mean by interesting ?

That's not like when people call you special is it ? :eye-poppi
He may have been refering to Shemp :D

[ElMondoHummus]

That was how I meant it but I was referring to certain posters who I had already run across who seem a little "unbalanced".

Joe had told me about some of the woo peddlers he's seen. And I don't know which thread you might have been referring to, Joe, but you also mentioned some holocaust deniers; any of us who click into the History subforum can see which threads and therefore which posters are among the candidates.

Or maybe he was talking about me. :boggled:

;)

He may have been refering to Shemp :D

Could be. But it takes a little context and therefore time to appreciate comprehend understand Shemp.

But Pllory... oh, no. We all understand him right off the bat! Clear as day. ;)

[GregLee]

I see in the email telling me my account has been validated:

*For the first 15 posts you may not post links to external sites.
*No avatar or signature option until you have made 50 posts.

These seem to me to be arbitrary and senseless rules, and I don't like to be pushed around. So, hello and goodbye, guys.

--Greg

[arthwollipot]

Hello all, new fish here.

Looking forward to good discussions. Some of the topics I like to discuss involve biology, medicine, agriculture, and environment to name a few. Have an undergraduate B.Sc. degree in Agriculture, which has helped to nurture and grow my skeptical sensibilities. I'm starting a new job, out in the workforce, paying off the loans!

Looks like a big forum here. Cheers!Don't worry, if we haven't heard from you in a few days we'll send out a search party. Maybe. If we remember.

[CelticRose]

I see in the email telling me my account has been validated:

These seem to me to be arbitrary and senseless rules, and I don't like to be pushed around. So, hello and goodbye, guys.

--Greg
Gee, it's usually a lot harder to get rid of the trolls.

The goat is safe. :)

[arthwollipot]

I see in the email telling me my account has been validated:

These seem to me to be arbitrary and senseless rules, and I don't like to be pushed around. So, hello and goodbye, guys.

--GregBye. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[JoeB]

I totally understand the reasoning behind the no links for 15 posts. Not so much on the avatar rule, but that won't bother me for too much longer.

[ElMondoHummus]

I see in the email telling me my account has been validated:

These seem to me to be arbitrary and senseless rules, and I don't like to be pushed around. So, hello and goodbye, guys.

--Greg

:confused: One single email gave you the context necessary to pass judgement on this? Seriously??

[Sean84]

I see in the email telling me my account has been validated:

These seem to me to be arbitrary and senseless rules, and I don't like to be pushed around. So, hello and goodbye, guys.

--Greg

Welcome, Greg, and all the rest.

If you have a problem with a rule or policy you can complain in the Forum Management section rather than simply denying yourself the pleasure. The reason those policies exist, however, is very valid and not intended to alienate new comers but rather protect the boards from the evil robots and such.