At 12/17/09 01:48 AM, g0t wrote: Wow, 4 replies? Seriously? Something this important and dramatic happening in someone's life and it gets 4 replies while a topic about dicks will probably get over 5. I'm kind of offended.

Yeah, that's the BBS for ya. Intelligence is left at the door, stupidity is relished in while here.

Don't be confrontational at all. Your lack of belief will not change their belief. Don't argue with their viewpoint, and be respectful. Show that just because you don't believe in what they do, doesn't mean you can't respect their views. It won't win you many points, but it at least will show you're still their son, and you're not turning your back on your heritage and family, merely evolving the heritage.

In the end, you are their son. You should show them that, and make sure you understand how sensitive faith is to those that had nothing but for awhile. Never try to convince them that you're right or they're wrong.

We all have those moments in our lives that you can tell you'll remember for a very long time. When it happens, it uplifts you, makes you feel good about your life, or who you are. Gives hope for the future and restores a small amount of faith in humanity. In this thread, post conversations or experiences in your life that are life changing, uplifting or absolutely memorable. Refrain from sexual experiences, as nothing is special about that, and it simply comes off as a boring sex story that no one gives a shit about.

Here's mine.

I'll be paraphrasing the conversation, but it's what I got out of it, so that's what is important I suppose.

I met a man today. I got him as a Taxi driver while my regular guy is off. He looked to be in his 40's, light skinned, but not white. More Arabic than anything. He had a small flat mohawk, and dark, somewhat bloodshot eyes. His accent was thick, but he spoke fluent English. He sounded somewhat Indian, somewhat Arabic, but as I said, he spoke perfect English, albeit with the accent.

A bit into the Taxi ride, I asked where he was from, being someone that is fascinated with foreign cultures. 'Indus' he says. I have no idea what he means, and say so. 'Ah, America needs to learn the culture of countries. It's very sad how little they teach the children in this country the culture of others.' I tell him it's especially sad considering I'm fairly well versed in cultures of the world and have spent excessive time studying them. 'This is the issue. Americans only know of the now, not of the past. In order to fully understand a country and what the people truly are, you need to learn what they were and their culture.' I try to explain that because of America's nature, and our relatively young society, we still are trying to define who we are and what our place is in the world. I also try to explain that because of immigration, we don't have a nationality of 'Americans' that the world could point out: Our national identity changes every 20 years or so.

'Yes, America needs to realize what the other worlds cultures are to better understand themselves, though. Nations come and go, but the people that live within the borders of those societies will always be there. America knows the modern name of countries, but not of the cultures within.' I ask him what the modern name of his country is, then. 'Ahhh, Pakistan.' At this point, I become enthralled. A Pakistani that is willing to have a deep conversation with an American about America and not inject religion into the affair? Not to mention the man seems to have some intelligence inside of his head? Dream, confirmed.

We talk about how history is written, and how there should be a grain of salt taken from history books due to who they were written by: Established powers. 'We glorify those in history that kill millions, and we make them into heroes.' I give Napoleon as an example 'Yes, in educational systems we always glorify the murderers, and it makes society think that is what is right, and makes other strive to be like the murderers, rather than those that strive for peace.' I mention how we'll spend months on wars, yet skip over Ghandi in two weeks tops. 'It is the biggest flaw in society as a whole.'

He mentions that he enjoyed talking with me and that I seem to have a 'Beatles type of thing going on', probably due to my hippie looks (albeit not being a hippie), and I say I have very little interest in music though, and my aspiration is more along the lines of that of a politician. As I get out of the taxi, he says 'Thank you for the conversation! It was very nice, and you will make a great politician and historian.' He smiles at me, and says 'My name is Scorpio.' I asked if he had a card or anything 'Just ask for Scorpio, Scorpio is famous.' He has a grin from ear to ear, and I thank him for the ride, and leave.

Amazing fucking guy, and I can't wait to pick at his brain a little more. Scorpio, thank you. You've provided me a dammed fine memory, and you've restored my hope slightly.

Children of Men was by far the best movie this decade. It encompassed struggle, depression, oppression and hope all into one movie. It was also an amazing adventure that never gets old to go along for. Some of the few action scenes I've ever seen that I wasn't bored with as well.

Wall-E is up there as well, and as far as more mainstream movies go, Wanted was pretty good.

Don't care if you're trolling, this shit was still horrible and not deserving of even false praise.

At 12/16/09 02:30 AM, Sensationalism wrote:

What happened to your post count?

It was the middle of November, and the first snow was blanketing the streets. My car was parked outside my house, sitting slightly crooked and sticking out from the road. I noticed this from my kitchen window, and I figured I'd go fix this little mistake before settling my head on my pillow and being whisked away to the land of dreams. As I head downstairs, I notice a couple making out in the corner. I think very little of it, but make a joke anyway. I can't remember what it was, but the man stopped, looked at me, and then grabbed his girlfriend and wandered upstairs.

As I get into my car after making my way from upstairs, the street lights turn off. Every single one I can see. All that was lighting the street now was the glow of a few lights inside of the apartment buildings, and the lights of my car. I'm frightened, and quite confused. I decide I'll take a ride around the block before I head back home and sleep. Then I asked Tom to delete my posts, and he did so.

So instead of being relatively hidden, sites of questionable nature shall now be on a convenient list that is obviously easily leaked. Brilliant, Australia. Fucking Brilliant.

I thought Chowder and Flapjack were the saviors. Whatever, though.

At 12/14/09 05:24 PM, Guest8792 wrote:

But it doesn't have "Over reacting about someone making racist comments about me" !

No but in all seriousness I am pretty offended by those people

Yeah, best way to stand up to someone like that is to stand down. If you fight them, even if you win, they'll continue to make racist comments towards you. Even more in some cases. Smile when they say something, no matter how fucking ignorant it is, and they'll realize they're not effecting you and move on to insulting blacks and hispanics again.

Fill this out and send it to your local senator.

At 12/14/09 05:02 PM, Gedveikur wrote:

Wh.....why can't I find that streamed on the internet.... I need to see that movie now!

Something about alternate realities just gets to me.

First time tvshack has failed me. Depression.

At 12/14/09 04:51 PM, Chocomilk wrote:

Are you in fucking sixth grade?

He's foreign. Lord help us that not all were born in this beautiful nation of ours.

He had a sister. As a child, he would beat her and call her obscenities if she did anything wrong. Considering both his parents died before he was truly an adult, he had to raise her from age 11 on. They didn't speak much after that, but did come in contact during the 30s. Once WW2 started she received financial aid from Hitler and was relocated, and her name was changed to 'Paula Wolf'. He said for security purposes, but it was more than likely out of embarrassment or part of building his occult image. A diety figure can't have family, after all.

Another fun fact is his impassioned speeches he gave during World War 1. He was a message runner in the trenches during that time, although a lot of time he would be pinned to a bunker for awhile during a battle or when no messages needed to be delivered. He apparently inspired the troops with his speeches, and was awarded three medals in WW1. Two for bravery, and one for a wound he received.

Yeah, bullshit. Seeing a pair of tits on my screen doesn't give me a heardon anymore. However if I'm close enough to a tits inside of a lowcut shirt, the little guy down below tries to get up for a peak. Porn is completely different.

At 12/14/09 12:07 PM, maf10986 wrote: (sound familiar?i.e. revolutionary war)

It's fun rewriting history, guys. Technically, Hitler built up an army because he felt his country was being unfairly treated by the rest of Europe. That doesn't justify the fact that they were slaughtering those they disagreed with. America was a fledgling country, and rich men in the south were angry that their slaves were going to be taken away. This is what sparked the civil war. Whatever justification for the southerner common folk came later.

Way to call the North 'yanks' by the way, and claim we're uneducated because of it. Try to keep the past where it is, and not rewrite it for modern use. That's how division and war starts, and I can guarantee you there are just as many patriots and soldiers from the North as there are in the South. It would be a foolish thing to glorify, civil war. For either side.

Just so anyone knows that likes the show Dexter (serial killer, not the genius), and didn't watch the ending, this post contains spoilers that are quite plot shattering, so dude, look away. I'll give you like, three periods after this semi-paragraph to start looking away.
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So, now that Rita is dead, which is AWESOME, how do you think the incredibly predictable story as of late will precede?

Personally, Dad Son duo, ridin' into battle would be pretty awesome. Little Dex and Big Dex, murderin' their way through Miami. Or Dexter will end up killing his son or some shit because he doesn't have the code, man. God I hate this show. Anyone else hate this fucking show as of late? Waaaaaah dark passenger waaaaaah I want my familyyyy. I miss bachelor Dexter. The one that fucked shit up because he was a badass. Not the 'I don't wanna kill anymore, Daddy!' Dexter that constantly yells at a figment of his incredibly boring imagination. His little head voices also are a lot less comical than they used to be. Although I admit I did laugh when he said 'Tadaaaaa' while Trinity was all laid out.

It's my shower. Fuck anyone who disagrees with my practices.

At 12/13/09 11:50 PM, LTmatt wrote: Getting liquored up, beating a pretty young thang, raping her, then falling asleep next to her.

Bitch usually stays in the morning. Makes me waffles.
I've learned to like the bitch's waffles.

Not a single knife wound? Really? Your sex life is fucked up.

7th grade is an important year? Really? I guess no one explained that to me when the 8th graders were acting high and mighty. 9th grade, 12th grade.... those are generally the 'big' years for changes.

Not taking my medication.

At 12/11/09 07:28 PM, Twilight wrote: I hate when they watch you like you're going to steal something. Like you're just THAT type of person. You just look like THAT type of person who steals.

The people who I hang out with that actually steal are nerds.

That happened a lot when I was younger. Now they look at me like they want to buy some weed off of me or something.

I have lost my sense of humanity. Or, am losing it. I feel it down to my core. Apathy has turned into resentment, sympathy into intolerance. I smile to peoples face, then mutter swears under my breath as I walk away. 'Dumb fuck.', 'Ugly cunt.', 'Faggot.'. I was a fairly tolerant man for awhile and I was fully aware of the human condition. I understood those less fortunate and those who were ignorant. Now, I merely resent those that I don't fully understand.

It's deeper than just a simple uncaring attitude towards humans on an individual nature. It's a resentment of society and an unwillingness to see the good in humanity, even if I know somewhere it's there, hidden behind their betrayals and petty nature. I would rather see the entire world ended in a blaze of hot dust and hellfire than to see another generation be brought into this world, to slowly have their innocence stripped from them.

I don't even care about who I am as a human. I'm not suicidal, but I don't really care if I'm alive. I appreciate life on occasion, but as a whole I find it a very unsatisfying experience. More than likely because I know that the same people I call dumb fucks, cunts and faggots do the exact same thing to me. Or maybe they don't...

I don't understand humans on such a basic level. How does that happen? I've been alive for 18 years now and I don't understand the very basic of human function. What went so wrong in my mind or societies collective that I would not understand such basic attitudes towards one another? A generation raised on drugs can't function without them, I suppose.

Opinions on what went so tragically wrong as for many in society to lose faith and touch in and with humanity. Or why you think I'm a whiny little child, or why I am dead wrong. Reaffirm my belief in humanity.

The reason the other person didn't see anything is because their eyes are not the same as yours. As in, the damage in your eyes are different than the damage in theirs. Even if there was a blue or orange glow, they wouldn't be able to see it as it would have been too blurry. Glasses cause weird shit sometimes.

At 12/9/09 01:11 PM, Lizzardis wrote: He posted yesterday.

Chillax man. It's EpicFail we are speaking about here.... He will sort himself out and he wouldn't wnat us worrying about him. He will be fine.

Yeah, I've rage quit a few times myself. It's a fairly regular thing to do for unstable teenagers that have trouble with being an adult.

When I change my sig I'll change my fab aura. That probably will never come as I don't have the creative talent to make anything witty or interesting anymore. Used that all up the past few years.

Besides my first post, which was partially made due to anger and thus emotions were been had, I've been the least immature in this thread. I've stated an opinion without having to personally insult anyone else. Thanks for completely losing my respect MercatorMap. Insult me for what I did rather than simply insulting my intelligence to another user in passing. Same goes to Evark. You seemed to get personally insulted by my opinion and then start calling them 'foolish' and the sort, which was absolutely pointless.

I was done with this thread awhile ago, even while I was still arguing. It amazes me people find the need to chip in at this point with extended arguments.

At 12/8/09 01:43 AM, EnjoiLove wrote:

So are mine, I use energy saving bulbs though, fuck those hazardous shit. And I usually have my toilet seat up...i don't know why...i'm going to check if its up now...hmmm..

Energy saving bulbs are only good for long term use. I switch lights on and off so much that they burn out 5x quicker than any conventional bulb. Besides the fact I find the white glow of the newer bulbs eerie, I'm not a fan of them. LED bulbs seem interesting however. Never had an LED bulb go out on anything before.

THIS JUST IN: Obama trying to move moon.... TO CHINA!!!!! In a new bill Obama is trying to get THE ENTIRE MOON moved to China!!!! He's GIVING THE MOON TO THEM!!! Whatever his reasons, this is WRONG!!! 1,000,00 strong and we'll win!!!! Don't let him do this!!!!

I forget occasionally, but generally lights are on the off position in my household. Toilet seats are also fully down 100% of the time for whatever reason.

At 12/8/09 12:38 AM, Daitaro wrote: But you cannot place a portal on water!

Can place it at the bottom of the ocean, and another in the middle of the desert.

Personally I'd travel to an island, put it on there, then put a portal somewhere in the suburbs of Boston or NYC. Could then make my fortune while not paying a cent in rent.
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None. They're 5's.