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Forum: Introductions 12-04-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,044
Posted By Emerald
And a hearty 'fuck you' to you also.

And a hearty 'fuck you' to you also.
Forum: Introductions 12-04-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,044
Posted By Emerald
How about a decent movie about Vampires, that...

How about a decent movie about Vampires, that actually has Vampires in it...something like, oh say, 'Let The Right One In', 'Roger Vadim's, Blood and Roses', FW Murnau's 'Nosferatu, Carl Dreyers...
Forum: Whining 12-04-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,005
Posted By Emerald
Yeah this, basically. My main issue with the...

Yeah this, basically. My main issue with the whole "I hate the poseurs ruining the scene because *insert reason no. umpteen dozen and one* is because it's verging on taking this all way too...
Forum: Whining 12-04-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,005
Posted By Emerald
Hmm let me see. Could it have been because Andi...

Hmm let me see. Could it have been because Andi Sexgang's nickname was Count Visigoth due to his rather flamboyant style, and apparently friends would refer to his apartment as 'Visigoth Towers', and...
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,881
Posted By Emerald
My apologies for taking the time to leave you...

My apologies for taking the time to leave you what I had hoped would be perceived as a warm, and welcoming greeting. Having only just returned to these boards after an extended hiatus, I was unaware...
Forum: Whining 09-18-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,005
Posted By Emerald
I couldn't agree more. It is sad, and more than a...

I couldn't agree more. It is sad, and more than a little frustrating to see the Gothic Subculture, with all of its history, reduced to little more than a crazy fad in the eyes of the mainstream. And...
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,881
Posted By Emerald
Well you just go ahead and dibs Connie all you...

Well you just go ahead and dibs Connie all you want then. *grin*
Forum: Fashion 09-18-2009, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,936
Posted By Emerald
Oh cool. I tend to prefer a more rounded toe boot...

Oh cool. I tend to prefer a more rounded toe boot these days. The Pennangalan boots are about as pointy as the ones I used to wear back in the day. Except I do remember the points of the 80s style...
Forum: Music 09-18-2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,379
Posted By Emerald
I've listened to some of their songs. Personally...

I've listened to some of their songs. Personally it's not to my taste. The lead singer sounds like a cat in a blender. No, definitely not my style at all.
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,881
Posted By Emerald
Hello Connie, nice to meet you. I've seen a few...

Hello Connie, nice to meet you. I've seen a few posts of yours around the boards. You seem like a real live wire. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,506
Posted By Emerald
Hello, I remember you too. Nice to see you again....

Hello, I remember you too. Nice to see you again. And yes, unfortunately I had to delete most of my videos due to copyright claims. In the end I decided to just close down my account. I might try and...
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2009, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,506
Posted By Emerald
Hello, thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you....

Hello, thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you. I have actually been to see Fantasia at the cinema, every single time it has screened since I was around 5 years old. It's sort of a tradition with me...
Forum: Fashion 09-18-2009, 04:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,936
Posted By Emerald
Winklepicker Boots

Hands up everyone who used to wear these back in the 80's. I'm not sure about anywhere else, but they were the height of Goth de rigeur for a time in Australia. I had a pair of black, patent leather,...
Forum: General 09-18-2009, 03:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,045
Posted By Emerald
I've followed the Wiccan path for a little over...

I've followed the Wiccan path for a little over 20 years now. What in particular would you like know?
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2009, 02:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,436
Posted By Emerald
At this point, I do believe I'd like to shake...

At this point, I do believe I'd like to shake your hand. Virtually speaking of course. Always nice to make the acquaintance of someone who understands what the Gothic subculture is about.
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2009, 02:54 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,436
Posted By Emerald
For me, being a Goth is about listening to, and...

For me, being a Goth is about listening to, and being a fan of the musical genre known as 'Goth'. Goth being a musical subculture based around a style of music that developed out of the Post Punk...
Forum: Music 09-17-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Wait for the Blackout - The Damned

Wait for the Blackout - The Damned
Forum: Whining 09-17-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,812
Posted By Emerald
Oh to be a young again, and have such problems....

Oh to be a young again, and have such problems. Not dismissing the fact that they are *your* problems, and they are obviously causing distress to *you*, but try just taking a step back for a moment...
Forum: Fashion 09-17-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 24,139
Posted By Emerald
I'm 37. And yes I too had to endure abuse, and...

I'm 37. And yes I too had to endure abuse, and ridicule, including having people spit on me, when I was a teenager. I learnt to just smile, and keep on walking. If somebody else wishes to waste their...
Forum: Introductions 09-17-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,321
Posted By Emerald
Welcome, Kate. No need to apologise, it's just...

Welcome, Kate. No need to apologise, it's just preferable for you to not type in txt or net speak on this site. Personally I don't particularly care if someone does, so long as I can understand what...
Forum: Music 09-17-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,963
Posted By Emerald
I couldn't name just three. Some of my top...

I couldn't name just three. Some of my top favourite Siouxise songs are...Circle, Dazzle, Helter Skelter, Eve White Eve Black, Happy House, Hong Kong Garden, Christine, Dear Prudence, Israel, Kiss...
Forum: Music 09-17-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,924
Posted By Emerald
I had the honour of meeting The Damned (all...

I had the honour of meeting The Damned (all except for Rat Scabies, who had already returned to the Hotel) after one of their concerts in Adelaide in 1986. Dave Vanian is an absolute gentleman. I was...
Forum: Introductions 09-17-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,506
Posted By Emerald
Nice to meet you, and thank you for your kind...

Nice to meet you, and thank you for your kind welcome.
Forum: General 09-17-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,395
Posted By Emerald
I agree completely on the so called 'Pro Anas'....

I agree completely on the so called 'Pro Anas'. Although to be honest, I consider many of them to be in denial. If the internet had have been widely available when I was a teenager, I might very well...
Forum: Introductions 09-17-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,506
Posted By Emerald
Oh, that's disappointing to hear. I would've...

Oh, that's disappointing to hear. I would've hoped they'd have either moved on, or been dealt with by now. Oh well, perhaps I'll just have to give the ignore function a good work out.

And hello...
Forum: General 09-17-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,395
Posted By Emerald
Congratulations on being recovered, and I agree....

Congratulations on being recovered, and I agree. Anorexia Nervosa is a living nightmare. I wouldn't wish it on anyone either. I've struggled with Anorexia myself for around 29 years. I've been in...
Forum: Music 09-17-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
This Side of Heaven - Play Dead

This Side of Heaven - Play Dead
Forum: Fashion 09-17-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,453
Posted By Emerald
Ahh, how about...No. In my opinion, Goth is a...

Ahh, how about...No. In my opinion, Goth is a Musical Subculture based around a genre of Music that developed out of the Punk scene in England in the late 1970's. It is a person's interest in the...
Forum: Introductions 09-17-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,506
Posted By Emerald
Thanks for the welcome. I must admit, I left this...

Thanks for the welcome. I must admit, I left this board last time due to an influx of Trolls and no apparent input from those who were supposed to be taking care of such things. Playing with the...
Forum: Introductions 09-16-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,506
Posted By Emerald
Reintroduction

1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job)

Homemaker: Interests include Ancient Myths and Legends, History, Study of Aberrant Human Behaviour (Serial Killers etc), Psychology in General, Wicca,...
Forum: Music 07-22-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,292
Posted By Emerald
I have many many favourite songs but the one I...

I have many many favourite songs but the one I choose as my absolute all time favourite is "Send in the clowns" by Stephen Sondheim.
Forum: General 07-22-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,398
Posted By Emerald
Adelaidean myself, Serial Killer capital of...

Adelaidean myself, Serial Killer capital of Australia *lol* There are parts of Adelaide I absolutely adore, such as the beaches and the Adelaide Hills but my husband and I are planning and really...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 07-22-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,711
Posted By Emerald
I absolutely LOVE!!! Rocky Horror Picture Show :)...

I absolutely LOVE!!! Rocky Horror Picture Show :) I've seen a live theatrical version of it twice and I've seen the movie (on video and DVD) more than 100 times, I actually started to lose count at...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 07-22-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,688
Posted By Emerald
I used to play VtM regularly online in the mid to...

I used to play VtM regularly online in the mid to late 90's. Anyone here remember the old Vampire Court, which was part of chathouse? I had a couple of characters over there, my main one being Ligeia...
Forum: Spooky News 07-15-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,381
Posted By Emerald
It does seem old fashioned, a little bit like...

It does seem old fashioned, a little bit like unneccessarily suffering but it's also quite a common way to commit suicide. I've lost 3 people I've known (one a friend in real life, another a close...
Forum: Introductions 07-15-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 130
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Views: 14,443
Posted By Emerald
Welcome to Gothic Net :) I like Placebo and...

Welcome to Gothic Net :) I like Placebo and Marilyn Manson as well (yes as a Goth I do reserve the right to listen to completely non Goth music ;) ) What actual Goth bands do you like? :) The Ring is...
Forum: General 07-15-2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
That's what I said, only I think you managed to...

That's what I said, only I think you managed to say it better and in a shorter amount of time. Anorexia Nervosa is most likely a brain "glitch" and the behaviours an attempt to control that "glitch",...
Forum: General 07-15-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
*apologies in advance if this is a little...

*apologies in advance if this is a little disjointed, I have a bad headache at the moment*

The topic of control that has also been discussed in regards to Anorexia Nervosa is an interesting one....
Forum: General 07-12-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
I'm doing better than what I have in the past...

I'm doing better than what I have in the past (managing to maintain a thin but healthy weight for a start) although I am still very much trapped by the illness and struggling on a daily basis. I'll...
Forum: General 07-12-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
Incidentally one thing I really hate is hearing...

Incidentally one thing I really hate is hearing people say shit like "oh I wish I had Anorexia so I could lose a few pounds". No no no and no!! You have no idea what you are asking for, this really...
Forum: General 07-12-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
part 3 In this early stage I didn't realise...

part 3

In this early stage I didn't realise the connection between my behaviours and my negative body image (feeling fat, fear of getting fat, wanting to lose weight etc etc). If you had asked me...
Forum: General 07-12-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
(part 2) I had body image issues from around...

(part 2)

I had body image issues from around the age of 5 or 6 but it's not as if I looked at a magazine or saw someone on TV or in a film and thought "damn I feel fat now I have to lose weight so...
Forum: General 07-12-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
Ok this is like the fourth time I've tried to...

Ok this is like the fourth time I've tried to post this and it keeps hanging every time I press submit reply (which means I don't know if the other post attempts are going to suddenly appear but...
Forum: Fashion 07-12-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,983
Posted By Emerald
Speaking of 80's video games do you guys remember...

Speaking of 80's video games do you guys remember Stratovox? It came out I think about 1980 or 81 and it was the first game to feature voice in it...when your little ship or guy got captured it would...
Forum: General 07-12-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,422
Posted By Emerald
Personality is absolutely paramount to me finding...

Personality is absolutely paramount to me finding anyone attractive. It doesn't matter how physically attractive someone is to me, if they are not a nice person or have a horrid personality I will...
Forum: General 07-12-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 15,121
Posted By Emerald
Oh wow, thanks glad you like it :)

Oh wow, thanks glad you like it :)
Forum: Spooky News 07-10-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,134
Posted By Emerald
There is a scientific explaination for it though,...

There is a scientific explaination for it though, sensations such as pressure on the skin or body without any apparent external cause are called Formications and result from the misfiring of the...
Forum: Spooky News 07-10-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,134
Posted By Emerald
I've experienced this fairly regularly on and off...

I've experienced this fairly regularly on and off since I was about 16 (I'm 34 almost 35 now). I find it is usually triggered by either medications (I used to experience an episode at least once a...
Forum: Music 07-09-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Cinnamon Girl - Orignal version by Neil Young and...

Cinnamon Girl - Orignal version by Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
Forum: Introductions 07-09-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,048
Posted By Emerald
Welcome to the community :) I like the type 0...

Welcome to the community :) I like the type 0 negative version of cinnamon girl but the original by Neil Young is my favourite version...this is the live version :)
...
Forum: Whining 07-09-2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,132
Posted By Emerald
Scarwall - It sounds as if your friend stopped...

Scarwall - It sounds as if your friend stopped his medication too quickly. You can't just jump off most psychiatric meds because you will get withdrawal symptoms which can include anxiety and...
Forum: Fashion 07-09-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 328,546
Posted By Emerald
Personally I think one of the best and most...

Personally I think one of the best and most versatile haircuts for a female is the classic bob, maybe with a few layers or slightly choppy effect. You can wear it smoothed down for work or as a sort...
Forum: Whining 07-09-2007, 03:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,132
Posted By Emerald
Seroquel has been the only thing I have ever...

Seroquel has been the only thing I have ever tried that worked for me with my anxiety. I loved that medication, except I started to develop the first signs of Tardive Dyskensia and binged almost non...
Forum: Music 07-08-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By Emerald
Dancers?

I wasn't sure where to put this, I thought seeing as it is musical related I'd put it here. Anyway are there any others on here that have studied dance in any form? I studied ballet when I was a...
Forum: Music 07-08-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 16,970
Posted By Emerald
Other totally non goth styles I like are... ...

Other totally non goth styles I like are...

Tradtional Appalacian (sp?) Mountain Music
Irish Folk Music
African Trance Dance Rhythms and tribal drumming
Peruvian Andes Flute Music
Old N*g**...
Forum: Music 07-08-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,916
Posted By Emerald
This is probably the best example of the style of...

This is probably the best example of the style of blues I like the most.

Mississipi Fred McDowell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsJNk2yYA7w&mode=related&search=
Forum: Music 07-08-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 16,970
Posted By Emerald
Not a band but a couple of styles of music I...

Not a band but a couple of styles of music I really like that are completely ungoth are...

Gospel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeaBNAXfHfQ&mode=related&search=
...
Forum: Music 07-08-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Soul of a Man - Blind Willie Johnson (pre 1930's...

Soul of a Man - Blind Willie Johnson (pre 1930's gospel blues)
Forum: General 07-08-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By Emerald
My reply is go fuck yourself ;) *lol*

My reply is go fuck yourself ;)


*lol*
Forum: Music 07-08-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,916
Posted By Emerald
There's some good stuff on YouTube. This...

There's some good stuff on YouTube.

This stuff is Missisipi Delta Blues, mainly acoustic style I believe and a good example of the type of blues I really get into.

Mississipi Fred Mcdowell...
Forum: General 07-08-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By Emerald
See that's what I mean "inside out day, pyjama...

See that's what I mean "inside out day, pyjama day" they are obviously silly fun days and then to have a "Goth day" along side that is like saying this subculture is a joke and deserves to be...
Forum: Fashion 07-08-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 495,943
Posted By Emerald
It's almost 1.45 am here...I am wearing black...

It's almost 1.45 am here...I am wearing black tracksuit pants, a purple sweatshirt, a soft fleece blue and white checked dressing gown, white ugg boots and pink and purple bed socks. I am so nice and...
Forum: Whining 07-08-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 745,613
Posted By Emerald
I am currently starting to wean off of Tramadol...

I am currently starting to wean off of Tramadol and I feel like crap, achy, uncomfortable, upset stomach...bleargghhh. Folks never ever believe your Doctor when they tell you "no this isn't...
Forum: General 07-08-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By Emerald
School Goth Days

Is it just an american thing because I've never heard of it happening in Australia. Do they also have Prep days, Gangsta days, Wigga days, etc. I kind of find it insulting, like wheeee let's all...
Forum: Fashion 07-08-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,983
Posted By Emerald
I have absolutely no pictures at all of myself...

I have absolutely no pictures at all of myself back then, my mother pretty much refused to photograph me when I was dressed "weird" and I had no friends. Being the only Goth in school and a little...
Forum: Music 07-08-2007, 06:53 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
^^^ Haven't heard that one I don't think, I'll...

^^^ Haven't heard that one I don't think, I'll have to check it out :)

Brothers Gonna Work it Out - Blake Baxter (Detroit Techno, which is probably my second love apart from Goth).
Forum: Fashion 07-08-2007, 06:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,983
Posted By Emerald
Same, well sort of. I don't do the whole pirate...

Same, well sort of. I don't do the whole pirate shirt, long coat thing anymore but I do still do the Siouxsie style hair and makeup when I go out. Everyday wear these days those (if I even am dressed...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,479
Posted By Emerald
Well I had always had an interest in the darker...

Well I had always had an interest in the darker side of life, gothic horror novels (such as Bram Stokers Dracula), Vampire movies, cemeteries etc since childhood but I first started listening to Goth...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 14,277
Posted By Emerald
That's right...true Goths bash them with a hammer...

That's right...true Goths bash them with a hammer until they turn black ;) *lol*
Forum: Whining 07-07-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,132
Posted By Emerald
Mindless: I read in another thread that you also...

Mindless: I read in another thread that you also suffer from Schizophrenia. If this is true then you should not be on Methylphenidate due to the risks of it triggering a psychotic episode. Are you...
Forum: Fashion 07-07-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,983
Posted By Emerald
Goth in the 80's? Describe what you wore & how you looked?

My standard Goth outfit was a white pirate shirt, tight black satin pants (or velvet Knicker bockers) with either a floor length black suede vest or a long black coat worn with black patent leather...
Forum: Music 07-07-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Oh yeah Snog are great...listen to their track...

Oh yeah Snog are great...listen to their track called Shop or Corporate Slave (couple of my personal favourites) :)

me I am now listening to The Tenant by Play Dead
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 14,277
Posted By Emerald
What is the strangest/funniest thing someone has said to you regarding Goth?

Due to a longterm battle with Anorexia/Eating Disorder and a past addiction to heroin I have lost some of my teeth, including one in the front. Before I had a partial denture made up someone actually...
Forum: Music 07-07-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Yummer Yummer Man - Danielle Dax

Yummer Yummer Man - Danielle Dax
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,257
Posted By Emerald
Just personally I do believe the music is what is...

Just personally I do believe the music is what is paramount to Goth. The artistic sentiments, look, fashion etc is obviously a very important part of it all but all of this stemmed from the music...
Forum: Music 07-07-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,916
Posted By Emerald
I love blues music, especially early acoustic...

I love blues music, especially early acoustic blues such as Robert Johnson and Blind Willie Mctell. I also love the earlier female blues singers such as Bessie Smith. Favourite style is probably...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,131
Posted By Emerald
Closest I've come to death was one of the times I...

Closest I've come to death was one of the times I overdosed on heroin. I am a forner heroin addict (clean 5 years yay me!!) and I had "dropped" a number of times in various settings, but this one...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,125
Posted By Emerald
We met through an internet dating site. Long...

We met through an internet dating site. Long story short we emailed for a while, then spoke on the phone, then went out to dinner, 2 weeks later we moved in together and 4 weeks after that I proposed...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,027
Posted By Emerald
I met the Damned when I was 14 (in 1986), Dave...

I met the Damned when I was 14 (in 1986), Dave Vanian is just the loveliest person and was so patient and accomodating despite my rather obvious teenybopper annoyance, Rat Scabies had already left so...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,346
Posted By Emerald
One of the most baffling, at least to me,...

One of the most baffling, at least to me, stereotypes of goth is that we must dress this way because we're depressed. Obviously such a statement comes from people who have absolutely no clue about...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,098
Posted By Emerald
I have a phobia of garden snails, not the snail...

I have a phobia of garden snails, not the snail itself but the shell...I can't even look at pictures of them or watch video footage without starting to have a panic attack. I also have a fear of...
Forum: Music 07-07-2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Virgin Prunes - Baby Turns Blue

Virgin Prunes - Baby Turns Blue
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 15,121
Posted By Emerald
Hahaha thank you :) Yes I did purposefully choose...

Hahaha thank you :) Yes I did purposefully choose a typical "Emo" guy to make a point ;)
Forum: Whining 07-07-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,132
Posted By Emerald
Mental Health Issues

Anyone else dealing with mental health issues? And I am talking about real mental health issues, not "zOmG i HaVE iSHOos MoAR aTeNsHUN plEZ!!!111". I have a fairly severe Anxiety and Panic Disorder,...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 456
Views: 106,542
Posted By Emerald
Oh there's plenty of UNgoth things about me...I...

Oh there's plenty of UNgoth things about me...I follow Australian Rules Football and I'm a member and avid supporter of a local footy team, I love the beach and snorkelling, I wear pink lipstick...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,617
Posted By Emerald
I must admit one thing I find frustrating with...

I must admit one thing I find frustrating with the Goth scene is the attitude of some Elder Goths towards Baby Bats. I mean I know we'd all like to think we emerged from the womb this fully formed...
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 02:50 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 17,031
Posted By Emerald
My last name is Isles (only spelt differently)...

My last name is Isles (only spelt differently) and I have a fondness for Irish and Celtic stuff...so Emerald Isles the folk name of Ireland :)
Forum: Music 07-07-2007, 02:46 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Returning from a Journey - Specimen

Returning from a Journey - Specimen
Forum: General 07-07-2007, 02:27 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 15,121
Posted By Emerald
I agree. The aesthetic stylings of Goth along...

I agree. The aesthetic stylings of Goth along with the artistic sentiments and "mindset" is but one part of Goth. I don't believe that any of these things actually defines what it means to be Goth,...
Forum: Introductions 07-07-2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By Emerald
Ugh damn insomnia, can't sleep anyway so I might...

Ugh damn insomnia, can't sleep anyway so I might as well keep myself occupied and finish the questions :)

7. This IS a gothic website, so... how do you want to die?

I think last time I...
Forum: Introductions 07-06-2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By Emerald
1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job) I have a...

1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job)

I have a certificate in hospitality operations, although I'm not currently working. I try to be a housewife but fail miserably due to my complete inability to...
Forum: Introductions 07-06-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By Emerald
Thanks for the welcome :) The pentagram just...

Thanks for the welcome :) The pentagram just reflects my spiritual beliefs, I am Wiccan and have been for close to 20 years :) *goes to have a look at link*
Forum: Introductions 07-06-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By Emerald
Greetings all once again.

Hello, I'm not actually sure if I am supposed to post a reintroduction or not but seeing as I haven't posted here in well over a year (from memory) I thought I'd better do the polite thing and all...
Forum: General 06-12-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Phayte - that is a real pity you couldn't make...

Phayte - that is a real pity you couldn't make it, I agree with Falken you did look very 80's. For another idea for next time you could keep the same style of hair and makeup and go in a more new...
Forum: Introductions 06-11-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,567
Posted By Emerald
Oh sorry I have a terribly bad habit of mixing up...

Oh sorry I have a terribly bad habit of mixing up capitilisations sometimes. I will try and be more aware of that in future :)
Forum: Literature 06-10-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3,273
Views: 1,100,842
Posted By Emerald
I have just finished reading two books, Blood...

I have just finished reading two books, Blood Memory by Greg Iles, which I thoroughly enjoyed and Mosaic by Soheir Kashoggi which I was overall pretty disappointed in. :cool:
Forum: Introductions 06-10-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,567
Posted By Emerald
Hello Gothic Toast, as you may have already...

Hello Gothic Toast, as you may have already gathered for many of us being "Goth" goes beyond just the point of choosing to wear a certain style of clothing. Just personally I spend more time in...
Forum: Introductions 06-10-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Hi!
Views: 1,555
Posted By Emerald
Hi Jackie, these are the questions Phayte is...

Hi Jackie, these are the questions Phayte is referring to:

1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job)

2. Where are you from?

3. Who is your favorite author?

4. What are your favorite films?
Forum: General 06-10-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Oh you look great....I actually think the look...

Oh you look great....I actually think the look works better without the mohawk quite working out properly and you are gorgeous :) Did you end up being able to go afterall that??
Forum: General 06-10-2006, 03:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Sorry my misunderstanding...hope you have a good...

Sorry my misunderstanding...hope you have a good time :)
Forum: Introductions 06-10-2006, 03:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,152
Posted By Emerald
Hello Elder, Welcome to the site :)

Hello Elder, Welcome to the site :)
Forum: General 06-10-2006, 03:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
I'm really looking forward to seeing those photos...

I'm really looking forward to seeing those photos Phayte...how was the party, did you have a good time? :)
Forum: General 06-10-2006, 02:50 AM
Replies: 22,630
Views: 2,743,889
Posted By Emerald
*blushes* :)

*blushes*

:)
Forum: General 06-10-2006, 02:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
I have very recently discovered E.S Poshumous and...

I have very recently discovered E.S Poshumous and I really like their stuff, I'm actually listening to "Ebla" right now :)
Forum: Music 06-10-2006, 01:44 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Nick the Stripper - Birthday Party

Nick the Stripper - Birthday Party
Forum: General 06-10-2006, 01:25 AM
Replies: 22,630
Views: 2,743,889
Posted By Emerald
Ok well this is me :) ...

Ok well this is me :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Emerald31/RGP%20Avatars/caacc6cd.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Emerald31/RGP%20Avatars/7c17eee3.jpg
Forum: Introductions 06-10-2006, 01:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,869
Posted By Emerald
Yes I'd definitely be interested in seeing some...

Yes I'd definitely be interested in seeing some of your work Legion. I love Photography, I'm not very good at it myself but it is definitely an artform I appreciate when it is done well. Do you have...
Forum: General 06-10-2006, 01:13 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,027
Posted By Emerald
Ok back on topic...one of the strangest questions...

Ok back on topic...one of the strangest questions I have ever been asked, seeing as I have a tooth missing in the front of my mouth, would have to have been "did you remove your tooth as some sort of...
Forum: Introductions 06-09-2006, 11:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,869
Posted By Emerald
Welcome :)

Welcome :)
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 06-09-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 17,942
Posted By Emerald
I love The Crow, especially the dark humour in it...

I love The Crow, especially the dark humour in it "caw caw bang fuck I'm dead" lol. I have seen one of the sequels and it was just cringe inducing in my opinion.
Forum: General 06-09-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
It's interesting what you're both saying about...

It's interesting what you're both saying about classical music. I wonder if it's a lot more common experience than what people may recognise. I am pretty much the same way, I have always liked...
Forum: Fashion 06-09-2006, 06:47 AM
Replies: 870
Views: 140,904
Posted By Emerald
roserougesang - oh thank you for being so sweet...

roserougesang - oh thank you for being so sweet and caring, I'm sorry I should have probably added that this did happen about 20 years ago. I went to a public school and no it was certainly not...
Forum: Introductions 06-09-2006, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,748
Posted By Emerald
Good to know I've rekindled a bit of interest in...

Good to know I've rekindled a bit of interest in John Saul for a couple of people. I haven't read any of his work for quite sometime myself, might have to pay a visit to the Library soon :) Thank you...
Forum: General 06-09-2006, 06:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Sanctus Dei - I haven't heard much of the Soleil...

Sanctus Dei - I haven't heard much of the Soleil Label, although definitely Dave Sylvian and Projekt are excellent, I have certainly liked what I have heard of Projekt. :)
Forum: General 06-09-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Ahh yes The Violent Femmes....I first remember...

Ahh yes The Violent Femmes....I first remember listening to them with a school friend in about 1984/85. I think they were being played on the radio, or at least non commercial stations, at the time...
Forum: General 06-09-2006, 06:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
that is a very witty (and quite literary)...

that is a very witty (and quite literary) reply...thanks for the smile with that one :)
Forum: General 06-09-2006, 06:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Falken - I must confess I am extremely jealous,...

Falken - I must confess I am extremely jealous, so many fantastic bands and performance experiences you must have witnessed. I can only imagine what it would have been like to see those bands play...
Forum: Fashion 06-09-2006, 12:42 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 68,563
Posted By Emerald
For liquid eyeliner application hold the skin of...

For liquid eyeliner application hold the skin of the eyelid taught with onhe hand and with the brush in the other rest your hand on your cheek and apply it in one smooth sweeping motion from the...
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Vienna - Ultravox

Vienna - Ultravox
Forum: Fashion 06-08-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 870
Views: 140,904
Posted By Emerald
We had to wear a school uniform. Bottle green...

We had to wear a school uniform. Bottle green windcheaters, grey cord slacks and desert boots for winter and a checked green and maroon dress for summer, very stylish. On casual day if you wore a...
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
^^^ good song :) Solsbury Hill - Peter...

^^^ good song :)

Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
Forum: Introductions 06-08-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,748
Posted By Emerald
Thank you for the welcome and I would actually...

Thank you for the welcome and I would actually really like to be buried according to the Tibetan custom of having the body cut up and left for animals/birds/nature to feed on and reclaim; however,...
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Falken - A pleasure to meet you. I would have...

Falken - A pleasure to meet you. I would have loved to have been old enough to have entered into the "scene",for want of a better term, when you did. Gary Numan, Japan and others you mentioned are...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 06-08-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,591
Posted By Emerald
Oh I agree...The Young Ones were/are brilliant. I...

Oh I agree...The Young Ones were/are brilliant. I saw Rik Mayall and Ben Elton in a live stand up show in 86/87 I think....bloody funny :)
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Thank you for that lovely comment, but I make no...

Thank you for that lovely comment, but I make no such claim or assumption to be one of the "originals". Actually unless your name is something along the lines of oh let's say Andi Sexgang nobody can...
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 472,626
Posted By Emerald
eternal caucophonous noise. I would think too...

eternal caucophonous noise. I would think too much in eternal silence and that is not neccessarily a good thing, for me anyway.

Poe or Lovecraft
Forum: Whining 06-08-2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,642
Posted By Emerald
Well that all depends on what you are actually...

Well that all depends on what you are actually trying to achieve....for death Suicide is very effective ;) for drawing attention to just how much angst you are radiating at anyone time in order to up...
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Eve White Eve Black - Siouxsie and the Banshees

Eve White Eve Black - Siouxsie and the Banshees
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
I was the only Goth in my school at the time...we...

I was the only Goth in my school at the time...we had to wear school uniforms but on casual day I would turn up in my Gothic regalia and spend the entire day being followed by hoardes of fellow...
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
well I suppose it would depend on how "pure" you...

well I suppose it would depend on how "pure" you wanted to do the 80's look...I personally don't remember seeing people wearing studded collars back then, I think that came in more in the 90's....but...
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
or browse through the pictures on here for some...

or browse through the pictures on here for some inspiration :)

http://www.newwavephotos.com/

Xnguela - sorry I must have been posting at the same time as you, you sound like me I always got...
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Oh really... yeah good year that one *lol*...I...

Oh really... yeah good year that one *lol*...I was born in 1972..yes I am old (er than you ;) ) :)

Phayte - With a Mohawk...perfect 80's look - Andi SexGang
...
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
If you have the patience to apply the makeup you...

If you have the patience to apply the makeup you could do a Steve Strange look, lthough it's not really punk....my makeup in the 80's was generally lots of eyeliner, strips of purple blusher, purple...
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Rock of Gibraltar - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Rock of Gibraltar - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Cars - Gary Numan

Cars - Gary Numan
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Same year as my Husband :)....although I must say...

Same year as my Husband :)....although I must say I have never considered myself to be in the "goth scene"..I was in the Techno/Club scene for a number of years by way of what clubs I went to and my...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 06-08-2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 23,273
Posted By Emerald
The Passion of The Christ....self serving over...

The Passion of The Christ....self serving over produced hollywood tripe.
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4,787
Views: 472,626
Posted By Emerald
Nosferatu (Although each is good on it's own...

Nosferatu (Although each is good on it's own merits)

Anne Boleyn or Catherine Parr
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 06-08-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4,748
Views: 1,027,558
Posted By Emerald
Wonderland

Wonderland
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Severance - Bauhaus

Severance - Bauhaus
Forum: Politics 06-08-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,372
Posted By Emerald
Yes I have to agree with the sentiments here,...

Yes I have to agree with the sentiments here, sorry I haven't really got anything else to add for the time being.
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Israel - Siouxsie and the Banshees

Israel - Siouxsie and the Banshees
Forum: Fashion 06-08-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,204
Posted By Emerald
Sorry I can't be of any help as my dressmaking...

Sorry I can't be of any help as my dressmaking skills are severely lacking (as in non existant) but I just wanted to say it sounds gorgeous....I'd be interested in seeing pictures of the finished...
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 12:40 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Harry was a babysitter - Bomb Party

Harry was a babysitter - Bomb Party
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Play Dead - Gaze

Play Dead - Gaze
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,639
Posted By Emerald
a few others that I don't think were...

a few others that I don't think were mentioned....New Model Army, 1919, Gene Loves Jezebel, Killing Joke, Flesh for Lulu.
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Tension - New Model Army

Tension - New Model Army
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,639
Posted By Emerald
Yes I love the older stuff...everything that has...

Yes I love the older stuff...everything that has been listed here thus far and one more I don't think has been mentioned....Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. Oh and yes I know who Rosetta Stone is and no I did...
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
The Wait - Killing Joke

The Wait - Killing Joke
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,427
Posted By Emerald
I am listening to them as we speak...I do like...

I am listening to them as we speak...I do like them but not on my absolute favourites list, definitely has to be an "in the mood" sort of thing for me.
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,901
Posted By Emerald
I have heard of both of them Nick Cave (Bad...

I have heard of both of them Nick Cave (Bad Seeds/Birthday Party) is genius and I love Joy Divisions sound. I don't have a preference for one over the other...they are equally appealing and it just...
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Shatter - London After Midnight

Shatter - London After Midnight
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 10:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,112
Posted By Emerald
Question 80's Goths

I entered the scene around 1986 so am I the only relic of the 80's scene here, just wondering who else was out there who was "Goth" in the 80's? :)
Forum: Music 06-08-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Terror Couple Kill Colonel - Bauhaus

Terror Couple Kill Colonel - Bauhaus
Forum: Literature 06-08-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 51,153
Posted By Emerald
The original Warren Edition Vampirella. I still...

The original Warren Edition Vampirella. I still remember buying my first copy when I was about 10 years old and begging Mum to make me a bathing suit like that *lol*
Forum: General 06-08-2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,876
Views: 224,503
Posted By Emerald
I woke up around 3 pm, having not slept until...

I woke up around 3 pm, having not slept until around 5 am, hopped on the computer...had a look round the net, watched some Iggy Pop clips, walked to the shop to get food for my 3 Cats, some Alcohol...
Forum: Fashion 06-08-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 252,191
Posted By Emerald
I wear black because well I really can't answer...

I wear black because well I really can't answer that, sorry but why does there need to be a reason behind it, I just like the way it looks on me.
Forum: Fashion 06-08-2006, 09:31 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 252,191
Posted By Emerald
*dies* hahahahaha oh my lady and lord that made...

*dies* hahahahaha oh my lady and lord that made me laugh....nice one.
Forum: Spooky News 06-08-2006, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,826
Posted By Emerald
From what I am lead to believe the number 3...

From what I am lead to believe the number 3 represents the Divine by representing the Alpha and the Omega...the beginning and the end...on the way that it can be written in 3 stokes 1 is the...
Forum: Introductions 06-08-2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,748
Posted By Emerald
Thank you very much for the kind welcome :)

Thank you very much for the kind welcome :)
Forum: Music 06-07-2006, 07:01 AM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,579,266
Posted By Emerald
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Specimen

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Specimen
Forum: Introductions 06-06-2006, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,748
Posted By Emerald
Greetings

Hi my name is Claire, I'm 33 and Married. Apologies in advance for the lameness of my intro I am no good at doing these things.

1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job)

Inbetween trips to the...
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