Deexan
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Post by Deexan on Oct 11, 2017 8:39:29 GMT -5
Nice! He translated a couple of the Three Body Problem novels. Say hi to him for me. Don't explain why, or who I am. Just say "Deexan says hi" and then bask in the ensuing awkwardness.
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Jibbs
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Post by Jibbs on Oct 11, 2017 18:15:33 GMT -5
Yeah, "Jibbs" too.
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Frizzo the Clown
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Whats That Smell?
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Post by Frizzo the Clown on Oct 11, 2017 19:43:17 GMT -5
And tell him that Frizzo the Clown watches him sleep.
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IanTheCool
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Post by IanTheCool on Oct 11, 2017 21:11:13 GMT -5
And tell him I haven't read the third book yet, but I'll try to get around to it eventually.
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IanTheCool
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Post by IanTheCool on Oct 14, 2017 8:17:37 GMT -5
Well, Photobucket just fucked up my entire web presence. After foolishly being a loyal user of that site for the last ten years they've decided to hold all their customers' pictures ransom until we start paying them an annual fee. I have zero intention of doing that both on principal and because that site has been a nightmarish user experience for the last two years and I'm certainly not going to pay for more of that. I have most of my images backed up on a hard drive so I can switch over to imagur or some other competitor easily enough, but I'll still have to painstakingly update every single image link on my blog. Anyway, this is also going to fuck up countless posts I've made here over the years. Not only that, but the annual fee is $400!!!
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sabin26
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Dare - dare to believe you can survive
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Post by sabin26 on Oct 16, 2017 18:58:33 GMT -5
Well, Photobucket just fucked up my entire web presence. After foolishly being a loyal user of that site for the last ten years they've decided to hold all their customers' pictures ransom until we start paying them an annual fee. I have zero intention of doing that both on principal and because that site has been a nightmarish user experience for the last two years and I'm certainly not going to pay for more of that. I have most of my images backed up on a hard drive so I can switch over to imagur or some other competitor easily enough, but I'll still have to painstakingly update every single image link on my blog. Anyway, this is also going to fuck up countless posts I've made here over the years. Not only that, but the annual fee is $400!!! I also love how if you try to reset your account it sends you to a page not found.
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Ramplate
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Hamster
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Post by Ramplate on Oct 16, 2017 21:11:16 GMT -5
You bastards!
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Ramplate
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Post by Ramplate on Oct 18, 2017 12:09:55 GMT -5
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frankyt
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Post by frankyt on Oct 19, 2017 23:06:59 GMT -5
Can we talk finances? I know money isn't the end all be all but let's be honest it straight up is. Generational wealth is the one single thing that is a barometer for success in the future. For progeny for whatever, and in the sci Fi world we increasingly live in the only currency that will matter is wealth not wisdom... Don't let people trick you into thinking otherwise. We may be the first generation to have the option think of that... The option of living forever. It's a real thing.
Do you have personal holdings? What are they? Can we talk about it? Everyone will talk about sexual conquests or embarrassments but we are incredibly shy about finances. Why is that?
I want nothing but the best for pretty much all of you reading this. I can help you I the realm of wealth gathering. I have nothing to gain from this. I will tell you my personal holdings straight up. They are not to be ashamed of. My sexual conquests are another story entirely, why are those easier to talk about?
401k returns are laughable when compared to whole markets, I know I havw mutliple spread across many different companies. None of my 401ks beat the markwt outright.
We are a diverse group of people. We all have different industries that we may not be experts but we certainly know who makes money and who doesn't, why don't we share that?
If this is something any of you are interested in I'd be willing to share any experience I can offer. I'm heavily invested in both the tech industry and the health industry, two things flying upwards with no real risk involved save for specific sectors.
We need to break the more of talking finances. Such a diverse group when you think about us. So many specialties.
Let's help each other. And it isn't for people that can invest, even if you think you can't I can show you through your expenditures that you can. It isn't too late.
I don't want your money. I want you knowledge. I think we can all help each other.
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Neverending
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Post by Neverending on Oct 21, 2017 21:27:17 GMT -5
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SnoBorderZero
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Post by SnoBorderZero on Oct 26, 2017 12:37:22 GMT -5
Just so that Neverending doesn't worry and think I'm dead again, I'm leaving for London/Dublin today for a couple of weeks. I've never been so I'm really excited to check these cities out.
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Deexan
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Post by Deexan on Oct 26, 2017 13:36:34 GMT -5
Interesting. I live in London...
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thebtskink
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It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
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Post by thebtskink on Oct 26, 2017 21:53:15 GMT -5
Did you know that Wombats' poop is square shaped?
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Dracula
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Post by Dracula on Oct 26, 2017 22:04:01 GMT -5
Did you know that Wombats' poop is square shaped? ... does that mean they have square shaped assholes?
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thebtskink
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It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
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Post by thebtskink on Oct 26, 2017 22:07:08 GMT -5
Did you know that Wombats' poop is square shaped? ... does that mean they have square shaped assholes? God, I hope so.
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Deexan
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Post by Deexan on Oct 26, 2017 23:32:44 GMT -5
Don't come at me with animal excrement until you've seen a giant panda shit. Your life will never be the same.
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Neverending
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Post by Neverending on Nov 1, 2017 11:23:31 GMT -5
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Seakazoo
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Post by Seakazoo on Nov 3, 2017 9:45:46 GMT -5
November is going to be very busy for me. I've got two vacations and a work trip.
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IanTheCool
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Post by IanTheCool on Nov 4, 2017 7:58:46 GMT -5
November is going to be very busy for me. I've got two vacations and a work trip. Where?
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Neverending
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Post by Neverending on Nov 4, 2017 23:52:46 GMT -5
Holy fuck! Is it Daylights Savings? Are we getting an extra hour???
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Neverending
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Post by Neverending on Nov 5, 2017 0:31:30 GMT -5
PG Cooper was conceived during this song. Don’t ask how I know. I just do.
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Neverending
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Post by Neverending on Nov 5, 2017 0:44:50 GMT -5
Backstreet was the better boy band
And yes, this is how I’m spending my extra hour
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Neverending
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Post by Neverending on Nov 5, 2017 0:54:53 GMT -5
The director of Thor Ragnarok said, “have you seen Larger Than Life by the Backstreet Boys? Yeah. Give me that.”
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SnoBorderZero
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Post by SnoBorderZero on Nov 5, 2017 15:51:25 GMT -5
Interesting. I live in London... Your city was spectacular. I was blown away by the beautiful history, parks, and people. I can't wait to go back.
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Neverending
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Post by Neverending on Nov 5, 2017 18:49:28 GMT -5
Interesting. I live in London... Your city was spectacular. I was blown away by the beautiful history, parks, and people. I can't wait to go back. Don’t pander to Deexan. He knows London is a rathole.
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