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Heretic
Forum:
General
08-22-2010, 03:36 AM
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8
Motorcycles And other Shit Pertaining To Said Subject
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5,520
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Heretic
Last year, I got an old Suzuki 400 (circa 1979): ...
Last year, I got an old Suzuki 400 (circa 1979):
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Suzuki%20GS%20550E%2078%20%201.jpg
It was cheap, it has decent power, it has that cafe racer...
Forum:
General
08-20-2010, 08:21 PM
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105
The Beer Thread
Views:
15,205
Posted By
Heretic
I'm not much into fruit soaked into my beer, with...
I'm not much into fruit soaked into my beer, with the exception of Lindeman's Framboise Lambic, a Belgian ale fermented with raspberries:
...
Forum:
Spooky News
08-14-2010, 09:21 AM
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9
Professional journalism and the art of shark hunting
Views:
4,951
Posted By
Heretic
I've never seen or heard anything to indicate...
I've never seen or heard anything to indicate that anyone managed to publish so much as idle speculation about Lewinski and Clinton before the Drudge Report posted their information on the affair in...
Forum:
Spooky News
08-13-2010, 05:53 PM
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9
Professional journalism and the art of shark hunting
Views:
4,951
Posted By
Heretic
Of course they could; and they could do it much...
Of course they could; and they could do it much more quickly and without the risks associated with arranging face-to-face meetings with their source. In this day and age, the ability to anonymously...
Forum:
Spooky News
08-12-2010, 03:19 PM
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9
Professional journalism and the art of shark hunting
Views:
4,951
Posted By
Heretic
I think the writer of that article, as well as a...
I think the writer of that article, as well as a few of you, have confused "media" with "journalism". The "media" in question is the modern media conglomerate as it stood at the end of the 20th...
Forum:
General
08-11-2010, 03:44 PM
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100
Despanan's Current Headspace
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7,384
Posted By
Heretic
Ernest Hemingway may have been an ass, but he...
Ernest Hemingway may have been an ass, but he happens to be the source of a quote that stays with me:
"You make your own luck."
I believe that clarity of purpose provides a person with the...
Forum:
General
08-08-2010, 07:00 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
Ah. *searches for 'ignore' button* -...
Ah.
*searches for 'ignore' button*
- Heretic
Forum:
General
08-08-2010, 06:59 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
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Heretic
Thank you, Allyssa. :) Actually, I...
Thank you, Allyssa. :)
Actually, I appreciate it. There are numerous examples of African culture that pop up in the Gothic subculture. For example, I've seen Egyptian, Vodun (Voodoo), and...
Forum:
General
08-08-2010, 06:35 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
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Heretic
Contrary to that sweeping generalization, I...
Contrary to that sweeping generalization, I believe I look just fine. Your personal opinion may differ, but you are sadly mistaken if you truly are attempting to paint such a narrow-minded,...
Forum:
General
08-08-2010, 06:30 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
Posted By
Heretic
Actually, Ben would be incorrect. The distraction...
Actually, Ben would be incorrect. The distraction caused by all the off-topic posts in this thread would explains why you missed my answer to that very question. It's there, if you're interested in...
Forum:
General
08-08-2010, 06:07 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
Posted By
Heretic
I'm beginning to believe you have the right of...
I'm beginning to believe you have the right of it. I had expected more people to join the conversation and contribute their thoughts. The relative silence leads me to believe that I may have been...
Forum:
General
08-06-2010, 12:30 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
We shall see. Your exhaustive...
We shall see.
Your exhaustive deconstruction not only ignores any follow-up or corrections offered by OnxyBat, it completely discounts posts that illustrate the range of views this subject has...
Forum:
General
08-06-2010, 11:52 AM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
Posted By
Heretic
Eh....sort of. The use of the term...
Eh....sort of.
The use of the term "Caucasian" as a description for segments of the human population dates back to the coining of the phrase (as used in the field of anthropology) by the German...
Forum:
General
08-06-2010, 11:21 AM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
Posted By
Heretic
That response illustrates the crux of our...
That response illustrates the crux of our differing views on this thread. You would prefer to abandon what you see as a pointless thread, whereas I do not feel the need to reinvent the wheel, so to...
Forum:
General
08-06-2010, 11:16 AM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
Posted By
Heretic
It depends on my mood and what I happen to be...
It depends on my mood and what I happen to be doing at the time. In this summer heat, I tend towards black athletic shirts with cargo shorts that are heavy on the zippers and buckles. I typically...
Forum:
General
08-06-2010, 10:13 AM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
While it is unfortunate that OnxyBat has...
While it is unfortunate that OnxyBat has exhibited knee-jerk reactions to some posts, and allowed herself to be pulled away from the original topic of discussion, you are dismissing this thread based...
Forum:
General
08-06-2010, 09:46 AM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
Not true. And even if Sinjob's original statement...
Not true. And even if Sinjob's original statement was questionable, I believe he cleared up any question in the following post.
Again, asking for clarification on a statement is typically the...
Forum:
General
08-03-2010, 07:32 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
Posted By
Heretic
Really? You feel a topic like this is THAT...
Really? You feel a topic like this is THAT uninteresting?
Well, I disagree. As an African American Goth, it would have been VERY interesting for me to learn more about how others who do not...
Forum:
General
08-02-2010, 06:23 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
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73,696
Posted By
Heretic
Interesting comparison. In my opinion, White kids...
Interesting comparison. In my opinion, White kids wearing what most people would refer to as Hip-Hop style look just fine. Again, I have to point out that it isn't WHAT you wear, but HOW you wear it....
Forum:
General
08-02-2010, 02:40 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
I'm still trying to see the point in attacking...
I'm still trying to see the point in attacking this person. The topic of this thread could have been a springboard for an interesting conversation. Instead, it seems to be nothing more than a...
Forum:
General
08-02-2010, 08:15 AM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
You're kidding, right? Half of all music is...
You're kidding, right? Half of all music is comprised of love songs, split 50-50 between the joy of love discovered and the bitterness of love lost. Take away rants and screeds against ex-lovers, and...
Forum:
General
08-01-2010, 07:00 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
A matter of some dispute, as is the quality of...
A matter of some dispute, as is the quality of all music. For me, Amy Lee is only "meh" without collaborating with Ben Moody. We know she can sing. The question now is: is she an artist in her own...
Forum:
General
07-31-2010, 08:39 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
You may be mistaking etiquette and civility for...
You may be mistaking etiquette and civility for undeserved niceties. Trust me; though I am typically pleasant enough to people, I am not the nicest person you're going to meet.
- Heretic
Forum:
General
07-31-2010, 08:14 PM
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310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
"Looks wise"? Could you elaborate of what you...
"Looks wise"? Could you elaborate of what you mean by that? I'm having a hard time picturing what a White Goth might wear that a Goth with darker skin couldn't (besides white theatrical make-up, of...
Forum:
General
07-31-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies:
310
Black Goths...Never seen one
Views:
73,696
Posted By
Heretic
Man am I sick of seeing this. Complain, complain,...
Man am I sick of seeing this. Complain, complain, complain about how ignorant people are, then insult and harass them rather than making any attempt to educate them. For those of you who can’t be...
Forum:
Whining
07-26-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies:
37
What to do in this situation?
Views:
3,746
Posted By
Heretic
Sounds like you were just a convenient target for...
Sounds like you were just a convenient target for his angst, whatever the hell that is. So YOU'RE fake, but he couldn't be bothered to come real and TELL you what was bothering him all this time? He...
Forum:
Whining
07-21-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies:
160
Black people make terrible vampires.
Views:
102,651
Posted By
Heretic
Look Rev, if you read the entire thread, you will...
Look Rev, if you read the entire thread, you will note that most of the ignorant statements that were made came from random trolls or newish members who embarrassed themselves with their idiocy....
Forum:
General
07-21-2010, 09:03 AM
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96
Born Goth or Became Goth?
Views:
9,423
Posted By
Heretic
Just...wow. I see some poor newbie get roasted...
Just...wow. I see some poor newbie get roasted for no apparent reason at least once a week around here. I can see hounding trolls, but blasting those who don't know any better? Where's the sport in...
Forum:
General
07-17-2010, 07:26 PM
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55
Best webcomic.
Views:
8,401
Posted By
Heretic
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/066/c/a/Rom...
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/066/c/a/Romantically_Apocalyptic_01_by_alexiuss.jpg
Agreed. Easily the best web comic out there right now.
- Heretic
Forum:
Music
07-14-2010, 07:25 AM
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858
What song do you have stuck in your head?
Views:
160,906
Posted By
Heretic
Freakin' depressing song, Catch. Gorgeous, but...
Freakin' depressing song, Catch. Gorgeous, but depressing.
I woke up too early this morning, and ended up with If You Only Knew (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY0HCKOmrW0&feature=related) by...
Forum:
Fashion
07-13-2010, 10:13 AM
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11
A little help looking awesome in formalwear
Views:
6,713
Posted By
Heretic
No need to go DIY; his outfit is comprised of...
No need to go DIY; his outfit is comprised of things that are all pretty easy to find. A round collar men's dress shirt, a tie, khaki cotton cargo pants, a matching khaki cotton vest, a belt with a...
Forum:
Fashion
07-12-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies:
11
A little help looking awesome in formalwear
Views:
6,713
Posted By
Heretic
You can go a long way toward banishing the...
You can go a long way toward banishing the shabbiness of a wardrobe by getting your shirts and pants tailored. Tam mentioned Search and JC Penny. Those and other stores have in-house tailors that may...
Forum:
Spooky News
07-11-2010, 10:18 AM
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14
Proposed bill for internet kill-switch....
Views:
2,118
Posted By
Heretic
If that legislation had contained a "water...
If that legislation had contained a "water killswitch" provision that would allow the government to cut water to homes and business in the event our water supply was compromised by a biological...
Forum:
Fashion
07-09-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies:
19
Swimwear
Views:
5,064
Posted By
Heretic
I'll typically wear a synthetic Nike or Under...
I'll typically wear a synthetic Nike or Under Armour shirt (they dry very quickly), along with some long swim trunks featuring a suitably sinister print or design.
I live in Minnesota; you can't...
Forum:
Literature
07-09-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies:
68
Your favourite poem?
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31,072
Posted By
Heretic
Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden Stop all...
Funeral Blues
by W.H. Auden
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin,...
Forum:
Politics
07-05-2010, 01:14 PM
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29
For all Americans (and anybody else who's feeling helpful)
Views:
5,107
Posted By
Heretic
And here is where people typically lose me....
And here is where people typically lose me. "Falling apart" compared to what? Does anyone even question statements like this any more? Where's the skepticism, folks?
This, my friends, is an...
Forum:
Literature
06-28-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies:
102
Scariest book you've ever read...
Views:
35,576
Posted By
Heretic
American Psycho...
American Psycho (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Psycho) by Bret Easton Ellis
http://thelastapple.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/american-psycho.jpg
At first I was simply uncomfortable with...
Forum:
Introductions
06-27-2010, 12:02 AM
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32
A newbie to this culture.
Views:
11,288
Posted By
Heretic
If you ever come back (something I doubt...
If you ever come back (something I doubt considering the corner you painted yourself into), I have some advice for you when it comes to issues of race and being an ethnic minority in a subculture.
...
Forum:
Literature
06-23-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies:
13
Idea
Views:
5,154
Posted By
Heretic
Well, when people think of spirits, the first...
Well, when people think of spirits, the first thing that pops to mind is 'ghost' or 'demon'. There are other things out there; maybe ghosts aren't actually the problem. It might be worth your while...
Forum:
Whining
06-22-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies:
28
Tornado season is here.
Views:
2,765
Posted By
Heretic
Those heavy storms that hit Wisconsin last week?...
Those heavy storms that hit Wisconsin last week? They were bigger when they passed through my neck of the woods. We lost two entire towns in north central Minnesota and three people died.
This...
Forum:
General
06-21-2010, 06:35 AM
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28
Alternative gothic clothing? (No more black...)
Views:
11,162
Posted By
Heretic
There have been a few examples of a modern take...
There have been a few examples of a modern take on that look, most notably the Twins from The Matrix Reloaded:
http://www.posters.ws/images/379064/matrix_reloaded_twins.jpg
- Heretic
Forum:
General
06-18-2010, 10:05 AM
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116
World Cup
Views:
8,074
Posted By
Heretic
I think the line judge made the off-sides call....
I think the line judge made the off-sides call. When you look at the viewing angle he had on that free kick, you couldn't see the Slovenian player behind and goal-side of Dempsey. It sucks, but...
Forum:
General
06-16-2010, 07:05 AM
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116
World Cup
Views:
8,074
Posted By
Heretic
Mine too. Go Switzerland! I have them as My dark...
Mine too. Go Switzerland! I have them as My dark horse team to make it to the elimination round. They don't get the press the Spanish team does, but they're tough and will definitely give Spain a...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
06-15-2010, 07:52 AM
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12
Deadmanwalking Presents the following: Food For Thought
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2,513
Posted By
Heretic
My mistake; I'm here infrequently and I responded...
My mistake; I'm here infrequently and I responded before I realized who started this thread. I'll avoid that mistake in the future.
- Heretic
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
06-11-2010, 12:41 PM
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12
Deadmanwalking Presents the following: Food For Thought
Views:
2,513
Posted By
Heretic
I kind of wish I hadn't bothered; the rhetoric...
I kind of wish I hadn't bothered; the rhetoric was quite predictable.
What is so earth-shatteringly revelatory about the idea of cabals, secret societies, consolidations of power and their...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
06-03-2010, 09:18 PM
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24
Captian America movie is doomed...... T_T
Views:
6,511
Posted By
Heretic
Costume concept photos...
Costume concept photos (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/45326), anyone? I'm still on the fence with this movie, but maybe, just maybe, it won't suck.
- Heretic
...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
06-03-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies:
86
Good Anime shows
Views:
32,047
Posted By
Heretic
Agreed on Witch Hunter Robin; great atmosphere...
Agreed on Witch Hunter Robin; great atmosphere and a deep story.
My recommendations (including personal favorites) are:
Series
~~~~~
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (The Laughing...
Forum:
General
06-03-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies:
2
Goth Scene in Minneapolis
Views:
3,967
Posted By
Heretic
I've been on the fringes of the Goth scene 'round...
I've been on the fringes of the Goth scene 'round these parts since the days when I worked at Shinder's and spent my nights as a bouncer at Ground Zero...
Forum:
General
05-28-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies:
2,401
Random Fact About You [Game]
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271,496
Posted By
Heretic
Maybe...I'm a "glass half full" kind of person....
Maybe...I'm a "glass half full" kind of person. It's possible there's something I'm supposed to do before I kick off.
On a side note, as you might imagine, the movie Final Destination really...
Forum:
General
05-28-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies:
2,401
Random Fact About You [Game]
Views:
271,496
Posted By
Heretic
I would appear to be unbreakable; you know, like...
I would appear to be unbreakable; you know, like Bruce Willis in that M. Night Shyamalan movie. Now, why would I say something like that?
20+ auto accidents (the "hit-ee", never the hitter)
1...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
05-28-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies:
4,748
What movie did you last watch?
Views:
982,085
Posted By
Heretic
So did I when I saw it years ago. I loved it, so...
So did I when I saw it years ago. I loved it, so I bought the DVD about 5 years ago. I still haven't been able to work up the nerve to watch it again.
As did I. Slasher films, even with minor...
Forum:
Politics
05-26-2010, 09:31 PM
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27
Obama will leaed the US, and the West, to War with Iran
Views:
5,740
Posted By
Heretic
*sigh* I can't speak for YouTube, but I get...
*sigh*
I can't speak for YouTube, but I get tired of the Wikipedia slams. The accuracy question was addressed years ago by experts in the field such as these guys...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
05-26-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies:
3
Victorian gothic movies
Views:
6,329
Posted By
Heretic
I'm inclined to follow a more literary...
I'm inclined to follow a more literary definition:
"Gothic fiction (sometimes referred to as Gothic horror) is a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. As a genre,...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
05-26-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies:
3
Victorian gothic movies
Views:
6,329
Posted By
Heretic
I'm partial to Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow myself....
I'm partial to Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow myself.
- Heretic
Forum:
Spooky News
05-24-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies:
33
R@pe Kit Testing Backlog Thwarts Justice for Victims
Views:
3,728
Posted By
Heretic
I say that as part of their sentence, rapists...
I say that as part of their sentence, rapists should have to pay restitution to a nationally funded DNA testing program for a period of time equal to their prison term. I've always been an advocate...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-24-2010, 12:07 PM
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32
Oil Spill Could Surpass The Exxon Valdez Disaster
Views:
6,780
Posted By
Heretic
By implying that the death associated with...
By implying that the death associated with Hurricane Katrina are "no big deal" you have posted what has to be just about the most idiotic thing I've ever seen on this board. 3,000 people in New York...
Forum:
General
05-20-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies:
41
Your Name Definition
Views:
11,434
Posted By
Heretic
An intelligent man who can be a bit vain, but is...
An intelligent man who can be a bit vain, but is generally very attractive. A ladies' man, but with fairly conservative values when it comes to relationships. Very hardworking, and equally stubborn,...
Forum:
General
05-13-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies:
186
joke thread...
Views:
47,446
Posted By
Heretic
The last man on earth walks into a bar. He pours...
The last man on earth walks into a bar. He pours himself a glass of whiskey and says to it: "Drink, I'd like another bartender."
Forum:
Literature
05-10-2010, 04:33 PM
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74
what book do you hate
Views:
16,751
Posted By
Heretic
Just out of curiosity, do you hate in just on...
Just out of curiosity, do you hate in just on general principle, or did you read it and dislike what you found in it?
For me, I absolutely hated The Alienist by Caleb Carr.
...
Forum:
General
05-09-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies:
38
The Onion - America's Finest News Source for the win!
Views:
17,707
Posted By
Heretic
This one, for me, sets a new standard. Absolutely...
This one, for me, sets a new standard. Absolutely freakin' hilarious.
- Heretic
Forum:
General
05-03-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies:
12
So, I'm going to run the Chicago marathon.
Views:
4,224
Posted By
Heretic
I've fought shin splints all my life. They...
I've fought shin splints all my life. They eliminated my desire to be a long jumper almost ruined my career as a sprinter when I was in high school, and then came back with a vengeance once I decided...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
04-30-2010, 02:16 PM
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10
scifi needs.
Views:
2,793
Posted By
Heretic
You should be more specific about a request like...
You should be more specific about a request like this.
First, what is your preferred medium? I could personally recommend everything from television shows to podcasts to books. Start small and...
Forum:
Music
04-30-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies:
858
What song do you have stuck in your head?
Views:
160,906
Posted By
Heretic
I've had "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster...
I've had "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult stuck in my head for over a week now, interspersed with their other big hit "Burnin' For You".
- Heretic
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
04-30-2010, 06:22 AM
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62
Movie Recommendations
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9,513
Posted By
Heretic
That movie was directed by Michel Gondry, and...
That movie was directed by Michel Gondry, and happens to have been his first project following the release of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Thanks for mentioning this one; I had meant to see...
Forum:
Music
04-27-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies:
42
Music to run/exercise to
Views:
6,787
Posted By
Heretic
In my opinion, Podrunner...
In my opinion, Podrunner (http://www.djsteveboy.com/podrunner.html) can't be beat.
Essentially, this site mixes various kinds of dance music into hour-long running mixes set to a specific bpm....
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
04-26-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies:
62
Movie Recommendations
Views:
9,513
Posted By
Heretic
Probably one of the greatest movies I have ever...
Probably one of the greatest movies I have ever seen, and easily the best Anime movie I've seen. It currently sits on my DVD shelf, shrink-wrapped and unwatched. While it is a landmark in animated...
Forum:
General
04-26-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies:
12
So, I'm going to run the Chicago marathon.
Views:
4,224
Posted By
Heretic
Do you have a training program you use? I've...
Do you have a training program you use? I've fought numerous injuries over the years during the course of my own training. If you need some advice on how to avoid or move past various injuries, I'd...
Forum:
Literature
03-19-2010, 05:32 AM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
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35,394
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Heretic
This is a very common reaction in any society...
This is a very common reaction in any society when issues of identity are at issue. The same thing can be seen in every social group, whether it's a religious group, a corporation, or a sports team....
Forum:
Literature
03-17-2010, 10:03 AM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
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35,394
Posted By
Heretic
Ah. I hadn't realized this. Oh well; no harm, no...
Ah. I hadn't realized this. Oh well; no harm, no foul.
*sigh*
I suppose it's my own fault. I've identified as a Goth since high school (going on 25 years now) and have enjoyed examining the...
Forum:
Literature
03-16-2010, 05:14 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
Views:
35,394
Posted By
Heretic
You might be better served taking your own...
You might be better served taking your own advice, LPM, rather than insulting me in this way.
Please folks, if you insist on leveling personal attacks against me, rather than addressing the topic...
Forum:
Literature
03-15-2010, 08:19 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
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35,394
Posted By
Heretic
It seems to me that you are taking more than a...
It seems to me that you are taking more than a few liberties in describing the difference between a subculture and a counterculture. Both, by definition define themselves in relation to the majority...
Forum:
Literature
03-15-2010, 01:31 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
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35,394
Posted By
Heretic
I was speaking about nonconformist behavior and...
I was speaking about nonconformist behavior and how it can serve as a catalyst for social change. I never said that all nonconformist behavior rose to the same level of social change. If you are...
Forum:
Literature
03-13-2010, 08:16 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
Views:
35,394
Posted By
Heretic
This opinion ignores...well.....all of human...
This opinion ignores...well.....all of human history. EVERY change in any culture starts with the thoughts, opinions, and actions of an active minority subculture, the vast majority of whom are...
Forum:
Literature
03-12-2010, 04:55 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
Views:
35,394
Posted By
Heretic
No worries, mate. The difference I was...
No worries, mate.
The difference I was outlining was the line between people who are seeking to explore a given cultural symbol as a means of understanding it and/or redefining it for themselves,...
Forum:
Literature
03-12-2010, 01:09 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
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35,394
Posted By
Heretic
I'm not sure where I might have advocated that...
I'm not sure where I might have advocated that anyone be "unduly concerned" about anything. I believe my first post communicated the opposite intent:
"I think this goes to the heart of my general...
Forum:
Literature
03-12-2010, 08:41 AM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
Views:
35,394
Posted By
Heretic
Well, the Rap and Hip-Hop subcultures have dealt...
Well, the Rap and Hip-Hop subcultures have dealt with similar issues. How often have we all seen that subculture's poseurs, people with little or no understanding of that subculture, "appropriating"...
Forum:
Literature
03-11-2010, 05:29 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
Views:
35,394
Posted By
Heretic
Agreed. And as the old symbols are adopted by new...
Agreed. And as the old symbols are adopted by new subcultures, they are imbued with a newly-defined cultural meaning. As context changes, so too does meaning.
The cultural meaning that forms an...
Forum:
Literature
03-11-2010, 01:10 PM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
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35,394
Posted By
Heretic
On the face of it, what you point out is an...
On the face of it, what you point out is an obvious and self-evident truth, though I don't think there are many people left who believe that anything we see or hear in this day and age, in and of...
Forum:
Literature
03-11-2010, 08:38 AM
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61
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
Views:
35,394
Posted By
Heretic
An ode to those who enjoy the trappings, but know nothing of the culture
Just the other day, I was having yet another of those discussions we all have concerning the misappropriation of stereotypical elements from the Gothic subculture. It inspired me to write a...
Forum:
General
03-09-2010, 10:58 AM
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2
Gothic and Industrial Festivals in your area?
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5,140
Posted By
Heretic
While not music-specific, we have a couple of...
While not music-specific, we have a couple of events here in Minneapolis that just might provide you with access to your target audience:
Minnesota CONvergence
July 1-4, 2010
Sheraton...
Forum:
Spooky News
03-08-2010, 12:19 PM
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1
Contractors outnumber full-time workers at DHS; lawmakers 'astounded'
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1,377
Posted By
Heretic
*shrugs* You want smaller government? This...
*shrugs*
You want smaller government? This is what you get. Just like so many private companies have discovered, no matter how much overhead you want to save by simply laying off your employees,...
Forum:
Literature
03-08-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies:
125
What are you currently writing?
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40,964
Posted By
Heretic
I'm working on a novel exploring how people...
I'm working on a novel exploring how people experience and come to terms with death in their lives: parents, siblings, loved ones, etc. I've incorporated some Fantasy and Horror elements as a means...
Forum:
Politics
03-08-2010, 07:44 AM
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57
We need to see more of this out of Obama
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9,008
Posted By
Heretic
Unfortunately, he was dead less than a year after...
Unfortunately, he was dead less than a year after converting from the made-up, cobbled-together bullsh!t they call the Nation of Islam to the Sunni sect of the Islamic faith. It's too bad his legacy...
Forum:
Politics
03-07-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies:
57
We need to see more of this out of Obama
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9,008
Posted By
Heretic
Ah, I neglected to include the use of violence by...
Ah, I neglected to include the use of violence by African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. People like Malcolm X and the Deacons for Defense and Justice had no problem with meeting...
Forum:
Politics
03-07-2010, 11:31 AM
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57
We need to see more of this out of Obama
Views:
9,008
Posted By
Heretic
I disagree; ignorance does not equal stupidity. ...
I disagree; ignorance does not equal stupidity.
Besides, it is more effective to undermine the argument that it is to personally attack the opposition (see: Ad Hominem...
Forum:
Politics
03-07-2010, 07:14 AM
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57
We need to see more of this out of Obama
Views:
9,008
Posted By
Heretic
Please allow me to expand upon the simplistic...
Please allow me to expand upon the simplistic "you're stupid" level of argument.
Throughout history, there has always been a segment of the population that has gone for the quick solution over the...
Forum:
Literature
03-06-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies:
3,273
What Are You Reading?
Views:
870,052
Posted By
Heretic
Agreed. I have a young son, so that book hit me...
Agreed. I have a young son, so that book hit me especially hard.
I just finished "The Invention of Hugo Cabret (http://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/about_hugo_intro.htm)" by Brian Selznick.
...
Forum:
Spooky News
03-06-2010, 05:06 PM
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7
California's gone nuts...
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1,947
Posted By
Heretic
Never confuse efficient reporting with some sort...
Never confuse efficient reporting with some sort of societal shift. These kinds of stories are nothing new; they happen everywhere all the time. Always have, probably always will. The difference now...
Forum:
General
03-04-2010, 09:12 AM
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104
What will you do if Zombies suddenly attack?
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13,526
Posted By
Heretic
I'm glad SOMEONE mentioned the noise factor. All...
I'm glad SOMEONE mentioned the noise factor. All of you gun-happy survivalists take note: in the end, your shotgun or rifle is really nothing more than a fancy dinner bell. It simply wouldn't be...
Forum:
Spooky News
02-26-2010, 02:50 PM
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1
Ex-cop Pleads Guilty in Katrina Danziger Bridge Murders
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1,549
Posted By
Heretic
I remember the disdain with which the national...
I remember the disdain with which the national media reported this back in 2005. I believe the nicest thing said about the people who related this event was that they were spreading "unfounded...
Forum:
Spooky News
02-18-2010, 05:19 AM
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17
O hai racism!
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3,575
Posted By
Heretic
Agreed, and thank you for shedding a light on the...
Agreed, and thank you for shedding a light on the darkness of ignorance.
However, I will say this: if there are secret meetings, I'd be quite irritated about never having been invited to one. I'll...
Forum:
Spooky News
02-15-2010, 02:01 PM
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25
Something akin to racism...
Views:
3,919
Posted By
Heretic
*catches his breath after laughing his ass off* ...
*catches his breath after laughing his ass off*
Unless I'm missing something, that appeared to be an argument equating dark skin with a man-made weapon designed specifically to kill people. Maybe...
Forum:
General
02-15-2010, 01:47 PM
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242
What are you drinking?
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27,984
Posted By
Heretic
Morning: Double espresso with a finger of...
Morning: Double espresso with a finger of half-n-half
Afternoon: A mix of Chai and Rooibos tea
Evening: One or more of the following -- A pint of Guinness, a glass of Pinot Nior, a glass of...
Forum:
Politics
06-04-2009, 02:36 PM
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27
A quote worth discussing.
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9,791
Posted By
Heretic
My response to JCC's last post doesn't seem to...
My response to JCC's last post doesn't seem to have made it onto the thread. I'll try to reconstitute it when I have time; this discussion is too good to give up on.
- Heretic
Forum:
Fashion
06-04-2009, 07:38 AM
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25
Goth fashion in hot weather?
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8,700
Posted By
Heretic
I live in Minnesota, which in the summer has a...
I live in Minnesota, which in the summer has a climate similar to that of Washington, D.C. (highs in the 80s to low 90s, stifling humidity). I tend to mix athletic clothing into my wardrobe when...
Forum:
Politics
06-03-2009, 10:27 AM
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27
A quote worth discussing.
Views:
9,791
Posted By
Heretic
Simple. That's not at all what I was saying. ...
Simple. That's not at all what I was saying.
Money is money is money; wealth is a universal concept. "Economic conflict" is nothing more than the ebb and flow of market forces, competition among...
Forum:
Politics
06-03-2009, 09:38 AM
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27
A quote worth discussing.
Views:
9,791
Posted By
Heretic
I had not intended to offend you. My opinion is...
I had not intended to offend you. My opinion is based on what I know of this conflict.
You will note that I did not say that the group known as the Contras were paragons of democracy. The series...
Forum:
Politics
06-02-2009, 11:16 PM
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27
A quote worth discussing.
Views:
9,791
Posted By
Heretic
A misconception. Just as those with money will...
A misconception. Just as those with money will attempt to buy influence, those with influence will attempt to attract money. Every competing politician has his or her backers. Money is easy enough to...
Forum:
Politics
06-02-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies:
27
A quote worth discussing.
Views:
9,791
Posted By
Heretic
You misunderstand where I was going with this. I...
You misunderstand where I was going with this. I was referring to all forms of influence. The form of influence most applicable to the examples you raise would probably be ideology. Money is only a...
Forum:
Spooky News
06-02-2009, 09:15 PM
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26
California backs gay marriage ban
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3,623
Posted By
Heretic
*shudders* "Separate but equal" is a...
*shudders*
"Separate but equal" is a long-discredited method of balancing constitutionally protected Civil Rights with social attitudes. I really hope we aren't staring at the beginning of a kind...
Forum:
Politics
06-02-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies:
27
A quote worth discussing.
Views:
9,791
Posted By
Heretic
To cause a thing to happen is not the same as...
To cause a thing to happen is not the same as accomplishing a thing. For example, no one reveres the man who commissioned the painting of the Sistine Chapel; it is the artist who retains credit for...
Forum:
Spooky News
06-02-2009, 11:38 AM
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26
California backs gay marriage ban
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3,623
Posted By
Heretic
There are certain rights under the law granted by...
There are certain rights under the law granted by the institution of marriage, rights that predate our form of government. The best examples relate to rights and property.
The government has no...
Forum:
Spooky News
06-02-2009, 08:34 AM
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26
California backs gay marriage ban
Views:
3,623
Posted By
Heretic
Of course it is. The idea of individual freedoms...
Of course it is. The idea of individual freedoms and inalienable rights was a pillar within the founding principles of our form of government.
However, mankind has yet to devise a set of...
Forum:
Spooky News
06-01-2009, 10:02 AM
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26
California backs gay marriage ban
Views:
3,623
Posted By
Heretic
A Supreme court justice named Louis Brandeis,...
A Supreme court justice named Louis Brandeis, writing about how the court should view legislation created by the states, once cautioned:
"[But] in the exercise of this high power, we must be ever...
Forum:
General
05-29-2009, 05:46 PM
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127
a disturbing new trend is emerging
Views:
16,853
Posted By
Heretic
I'm sure they have, only in a much more...
I'm sure they have, only in a much more impressive and respectable fashion. The key here is wit and entertainment value, none of which was evident in the bile you attempted to pass off as a "post".
...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-27-2009, 06:41 AM
Replies:
26
California backs gay marriage ban
Views:
3,623
Posted By
Heretic
I believe the Federal Courts will strike down...
I believe the Federal Courts will strike down Proposition 8 because the United States has already set legal precedent for ruling against laws that place restrictions on marriage between two...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-26-2009, 08:24 PM
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20
Court Battle Begins For Skinhead Parents
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3,634
Posted By
Heretic
Hmm...here we go again with where to draw the...
Hmm...here we go again with where to draw the line when competing rights are involved.
What if this kid had come to school with crosses and stigmata drawn on her body, talking about how all...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-26-2009, 08:08 PM
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26
California backs gay marriage ban
Views:
3,623
Posted By
Heretic
I did, but only because it was the logical...
I did, but only because it was the logical conclusion to be reached based on the pertinent laws.
The California state constitution is written in a way that allows voter majority to create the...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-22-2009, 07:22 PM
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25
A little Perspective
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4,117
Posted By
Heretic
That perspective is only one end of a long and...
That perspective is only one end of a long and varied spectrum. On the one hand, you have differences of opinion on what constitutes a human life. Should it be legal to take out a health insurance...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-22-2009, 03:22 PM
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25
A little Perspective
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4,117
Posted By
Heretic
"...some rights, such as trial by jury, are...
"...some rights, such as trial by jury, are social rights, arising neither from natural law nor from positive law but from the social contract from which a government derives its authority."
- James...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-22-2009, 06:28 AM
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45
The more often Americans go to church, the more likely they are to support torture
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8,050
Posted By
Heretic
The name of this thread is: "The more often...
The name of this thread is:
"The more often Americans go to church, the more likely they are to support torture"
However, the caption for the article is:
"Survey: Support for terror suspect...
Forum:
General
05-22-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies:
1,632
Rate The Avatars!
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146,466
Posted By
Heretic
Suck it's...what? If you are going to take the...
Suck it's...what? If you are going to take the time to produce worthless and unrelated posts, could you at least be entertaining? Better grammar wouldn't hurt either.
- Heretic
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
05-21-2009, 06:55 AM
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38
If you could have a prop from a movie...
Views:
21,727
Posted By
Heretic
Xombie was referring to one of the mutant toys...
Xombie was referring to one of the mutant toys that Buzz and Woody encountered when they ended up next door in the crazy neighbor kid's house:
...
Forum:
Politics
05-20-2009, 01:23 PM
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131
Your means of defence
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26,532
Posted By
Heretic
This summarizes the best advice I've seen in this...
This summarizes the best advice I've seen in this thread.
First of all, fighting is STUPID. You have no idea what could happen in any given situation. Will they pull a weapon? Are their buddies...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
05-19-2009, 01:29 PM
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38
Underappreciated Actors/Actresses
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11,892
Posted By
Heretic
Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element,...
Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element, Bram Stoker's Dracula) - The range and intensity of this actor has never really been appreciated. Even his relatively bland turn as Gordon in Batman...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
05-17-2009, 03:59 PM
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38
If you could have a prop from a movie...
Views:
21,727
Posted By
Heretic
The motion detector from the movie Aliens: ...
The motion detector from the movie Aliens:
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/83/64/53/00/0083645300069_500X500.jpg
I still love the creepiness of the sound it made when Ripley and the Colonial...
Forum:
General
05-16-2009, 09:51 PM
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127
a disturbing new trend is emerging
Views:
16,853
Posted By
Heretic
You appear to be making some sweeping...
You appear to be making some sweeping generalizations about the motivations of those who have responded to this thread. Obviously, you have a history with a couple of the people here. Why then would...
Forum:
Music
05-16-2009, 02:22 PM
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6
Blood & Roses
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1,694
Posted By
Heretic
Sorry folks, but I can't agree. I listened to...
Sorry folks, but I can't agree. I listened to several songs from this album and I want that half hour of my life back. Derivative and cliche (right down to the song titles), this band does nothing...
Forum:
Music
05-15-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies:
858
What song do you have stuck in your head?
Views:
160,906
Posted By
Heretic
Fell on Black Days...
Fell on Black Days (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So0OwM_84qE) - Soundgarden
- Heretic
Forum:
General
05-15-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies:
127
a disturbing new trend is emerging
Views:
16,853
Posted By
Heretic
First, thank you for taking the time to fill me...
First, thank you for taking the time to fill me in. I'm going through the various house rules as well, but I suspect I'll feel more than a green for a while yet.
Hmm...so, they can't be banned...
Forum:
Commentary
05-15-2009, 01:39 PM
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56
30 Days of Night Vampires are Scary Predators
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18,206
Posted By
Heretic
*bows* Anything I can do to support...
*bows*
Anything I can do to support interesting conversation and promote educating the younger members on the roots of the subculture.
Fortunately, ignorance is not the same as stupidity. It...
Forum:
General
05-15-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies:
127
a disturbing new trend is emerging
Views:
16,853
Posted By
Heretic
I've been going back and forth in this thread,...
I've been going back and forth in this thread, trying to figure this out. As near as I can tell, the point of the thread is getting lost in the general disdain regulars to the site have for the...
Forum:
Commentary
05-14-2009, 04:05 PM
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56
30 Days of Night Vampires are Scary Predators
Views:
18,206
Posted By
Heretic
Oh, my goodness. No offense, PastMidnight,...
Oh, my goodness.
No offense, PastMidnight, but what we see of vampires these days is a tangent that began in the hypersexualized 70's and crystallized with the 1976 publication of the Anne Rice...
Forum:
General
05-14-2009, 03:00 PM
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49
Anyone over the age of 35?
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8,653
Posted By
Heretic
*shakes cane at young wippersnappers* I'm...
*shakes cane at young wippersnappers*
I'm over 40 and proud of it! And stay off my lawn!
*puts cane back down for support*
- Heretic
Forum:
General
05-14-2009, 11:38 AM
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127
a disturbing new trend is emerging
Views:
16,853
Posted By
Heretic
This is the reason I've been here only fleetingly...
This is the reason I've been here only fleetingly over the past four years. I prize a general sense of community over armed camps launching flame wars. No offense to those who have worked hard to...
Forum:
General
05-14-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies:
8,007
Sticky:
Picture Post 2
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2,746,898
Posted By
Heretic
What the hell; I'll throw one in here too. ...
What the hell; I'll throw one in here too.
My daughter snapped this during a visit to a local zoo last spring:
http://fs1.blackplanet.com/e15bf075fe87025d2f125651db5802c9df70d7e2/437x
-...
Forum:
General
05-14-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies:
24
Stares?
Views:
3,347
Posted By
Heretic
As you really so sure they don't realize that you...
As you really so sure they don't realize that you notice the attention they give you? Typically, making sure you know is part of their attempt to shame you.
I'm a little curious as to how you...
Forum:
General
05-13-2009, 05:03 PM
Replies:
127
a disturbing new trend is emerging
Views:
16,853
Posted By
Heretic
Sorry for the off-topic response, folks. ...
Sorry for the off-topic response, folks.
@Renatus: Is your location really Wisconsin? If so, and you've heard of the Anaheim Angels, I'm surprised you've not heard of the Minnesota Twins.
-...
Forum:
Spooky News
05-13-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies:
28
This looks like it sucked.
Views:
5,913
Posted By
Heretic
That kind of horror is usually perpetrated by...
That kind of horror is usually perpetrated by those who no longer see the target of their hatred as human. This reminds me that guy who was dragged to death in Texas a few years back; they found...
Forum:
Whining
12-20-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies:
160
Black people make terrible vampires.
Views:
102,651
Posted By
Heretic
The answer is simple; you have an extremely...
The answer is simple; you have an extremely narrow, Eurocentric view of the myth of vampires. I imagine that, like most Americans, your first exposure to this myth was with a Bram Stoker- or Bela...
Forum:
TV, Movies, & Games
10-02-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies:
163
"Gothiest" Games.
Views:
33,591
Posted By
Heretic
I've played quite a few video games on a variety...
I've played quite a few video games on a variety of platforms, and I have to say that The Indigo Prophecy (Xbox) stands as my personal "Gothic" favorite.
"...In this paranormal thriller, New York...
Forum:
Introductions
10-01-2007, 07:09 AM
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0
What was old is new again
Views:
963
Posted By
Heretic
What was old is new again
I registered here a while ago, but never really engaged the forum until now. Thank the email newsletter for keeping me informed and bringing me back to here to see what all the fuss was about.
I'm...
Forum:
Politics
10-01-2007, 06:27 AM
Replies:
136
Reverse racism (please read this)
Views:
13,503
Posted By
Heretic
I would be very careful making such sweeping...
I would be very careful making such sweeping generalizations. You consider yourself a "better" black person than others? All other Black musicians think hypersexualized and consumerist lyrics are...
Forum:
Politics
09-28-2007, 06:30 AM
Replies:
136
Reverse racism (please read this)
Views:
13,503
Posted By
Heretic
Um...try re-reading those posts. BLEED said...
Um...try re-reading those posts. BLEED said Blacks and Hispanics "do not have much" political power. Jillian said they do have political power. Why would you then post that Jillian said they have...
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