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Reply to Writers- What's the worst thing you've ever been told? in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

Angloesque: DO you want to get a critique like that? Honestly, its not fun. It sort of felt like I was a little kid getting picked on by a bully. Its sort of funny that a page format (tabloid) has become such a derogatory term in our society, isn't it. You seem to be a rather ethical person, and one not given to sensationalism, so I can see how that would be an insult to you, because its implying a lot of things that weren't true.

Reply to soliliquy from a stag party in Misc JoeUser Forums

That is a wonderfully, bittersweet story mig. Now here's the thought that might blow your mind. If you had done anything with him that, there is a chance that your friend and his bitter, frigid wife might still be together, and he might not have found happiness with someone else. So your good ethics might have helped him deeply in the end.

Writers- What's the worst thing you've ever been told? in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

After reading one of Angloesque 's more recent blog entries, I began thinking about some of the things that have been said to me as a writer, whether it be in workshops or amongst my peers or even from editors. For the most part, even when these people were being their most negative, I was able to take their con

Reply to man says he prefers 'non-bimbo' women in Misc JoeUser Forums

Just say no to tanning. Pale is good. Pale is berry berry good!

Reply to Cheesy House and Retro Music! in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

I think I like Silver Screen and Rocket Ride better though.... but that might just be me.

Reply to man says he prefers 'non-bimbo' women in Misc JoeUser Forums

in a recent article of mine, suspeckted (who shall henceforth be known as 'the man all women should love', or 'tmawsl' for short), actually expressed a preference for a woman who was pale, clever, interesting, quirky, and occasionally downright freakish over a world-renowned beauty. Actually he's not al

Reply to Real Female Role Models in Misc JoeUser Forums

Of course, there are the games that get played between the genders when sex is something that isn't immediately on the table. Some of those get down right nasty...

Reply to Cheesy House and Retro Music! in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

In my experience, it isn't a night of clubbing until "Baby got Back" has been played. That goes for Karaoke as well... someone always gets up on that big stage and just belts it out. Strange but true.

Reply to Have You Seen My Kids? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Leasing them? My, you better watch out for that balloon payment when they turn 18....

Reply to Staying at Home Doesn't Make me a Door Mat in Marital Issues JoeUser Forums

I wonder if the people who denigrate staying at home with the children incorrectly think it's a lot easier than working outside the home? I have a great deal of respect for women(and men) who choose to stay home. It is a perfectly valid choice, and I think people shouldn't cast aspersions at anyone for doing it.

Reply to The Republicans do some counter-"documentary" filmmaking in Politics JoeUser Forums

Ok JillUser... I think I misunderstood what you meant. I think we are in total agreement now.

Reply to Best flash game ever! in Websites JoeUser Forums

Ok, that was funny... and that one is going to get passed around too.

Reply to How did we survive without microwave ovens? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

I don't know how I survived before Microwavable dinners and pizza-based products.....

Reply to The Republicans do some counter-"documentary" filmmaking in Politics JoeUser Forums

Jilluser: Irrationality is not a solely left-minded thing. I remember meeting foaming-at-the-mouth anti-Clintonites... Helix the II: Or there could be Fathers United against Candidate Kerry... but I don't think that society would last too long.

Reply to Are you a Neoconservative? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Don, I am not surprised from what I've read from you.... Helix: Yes, you did the right thing and considered WHO wrote the article, and not just what was said. The reason I posted it was not just because it was in the Washington Post... but because it was featured on the Project for a New American Century web site... an American think-tank that was started during the Clinton era and had as its members 10 people who are currently in powerful po

Reply to Favorite Quotes in Blogging JoeUser Forums

A couple of my own favorites: Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are right. H. L. Mencken One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say. Will Durant People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election. Otto Von Bisma

Reply to What Goes on Behind Closed Doors in Misc JoeUser Forums

Actually, you gave me an idea Shovelheat.... let's go to the snopes! http://www.snopes.com/risque/homosex/gerbil.htm Origins: Contrary to widespread public belief, "gerbil-stuffing" is unknown as an actual sexual practice, nor are we aware of a ve

Reply to What Goes on Behind Closed Doors in Misc JoeUser Forums

This is the definition I've always had for felching . Not that I would ever do that. The reason I have my doubts about that incident is because if you were trying to get the public to accept your lifestyle, would you honestly do something that extreme in front of so many people?

Reply to Forum newbie abuse in Internet JoeUser Forums

I am reminded of a site called Flame Warriors which has a few "character" descriptions which may fit the exact people you are describing Ravenblack. Sounds like the forum you were at had an active set of Royals , and since it was a game fo

Reply to The reason why we should get rid of the electoral college in Politics JoeUser Forums

And it would greatly increase the corruption in elections as both sides did shady things to maximize (ahem) "turn out" in urban areas. I'd rather have our elections decided in states such as Ohio and Florida and not based on turn out in New York and Los Angelas.

Reply to What Goes on Behind Closed Doors in Misc JoeUser Forums

I'm sorry... but I have a a hard time believing that. Sounds too much like an urban legend to me.

Reply to sexually ambiguous screen names in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I think its been a long time since I assumed a female poster/chatter was a male... I wonder if internet experience has anything to do with how well you identify gender online.

Reply to What's the Difference Between Dom/Sub and Patriarchy? in Misc JoeUser Forums

I agree with you Gideon... if its consensual between 2 (or more if the conditions are right), then I don't see why anyone should really have a problem with it. I think this might also apply to your recent article on polygamy as well... after all, that would be between multiple consenting adults, wouldn't it.

Reply to It's official - they finally got to me. in Misc JoeUser Forums

No, the place I am thinking of dealt exclusively in sending feces through the mail.... though I haven't seen the place for a while... so perhaps they are no longer around. Then again, maybe they diversified.

Reply to Family Guy in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

With South Park entering syndication, it seems likely that MacFarlane is going to have a rather free hand on both the Family Guy and American Dad