Shower thoughts:
When someone has died, and a major anniversary is coming up -- their birthday, their wedding anniversary, or the date they died -- how long should you keep bringing it up?
Yes, I know all these things, even if I want to forget the most painful one, but is it right to share it? Is it right to remind other people about it? Is it private, or is it something to spread over FB that this was the day he was born, this was the day he died.
Does it help to remind people of this? Or is it something to keep to myself.
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Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" -- Leonard Nimoy, last Tweet
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Howdy, old-inactive member here. Been feeling a bit nostalgic and decided to check up on one of my first forums. Noticed that there is apparently a discord.
PM'd a couple people listed in the thread earlier, but no replies as of yet. Figured I'd see if that discord is still active/going.
PM'd a couple people listed in the thread earlier, but no replies as of yet. Figured I'd see if that discord is still active/going.
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Broomstick
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As long as bringing it up brings some benefit to you.
Unless it's with a group of other people who are likewise reminiscing I wouldn't go too crazy. My preference would be "Today I am remembering X's Y, and I miss X very much"Yes, I know all these things, even if I want to forget the most painful one, but is it right to share it? Is it right to remind other people about it? Is it private, or is it something to spread over FB that this was the day he was born, this was the day he died.
The problem with putting birth date and death date together on the internet, along with other details, is that it could lead to identity theft. Now, you might think that that is not important - the person is dead, after all - it may be distressing to people who knew and cared about the person. And why help the bad guys?
Widows shouldn't be in a closet any more than anyone else should be in a closet.Does it help to remind people of this? Or is it something to keep to myself.
I never knew Nitram like you did, but I miss him, too. It would be tragic for him to be forgotten.
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. Leonard Nimoy.
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Elheru Aran
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It is!DrMckay wrote: ↑2022-06-22 08:19pm Howdy, old-inactive member here. Been feeling a bit nostalgic and decided to check up on one of my first forums. Noticed that there is apparently a discord.
PM'd a couple people listed in the thread earlier, but no replies as of yet. Figured I'd see if that discord is still active/going.
It's a strange world. Let's keep it that way.
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Gravy! Who would I want to reach about an invite? (PM'd ace and dartzap)
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Elheru Aran
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I'll poke them to get back to you. Hope to see you soon
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What ever happened to Durandal and Illuminatus Primus?
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Elheru Aran
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No idea about IP but a couple people have mentioned that Durandal is "just busy", presumably staying in touch via Facebook or similar. RedImperator did show up on the Discord, though.
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Married, kid, working at Apple as I recall. He's doing fine. We chat on Twitter occasionally.Elheru Aran wrote: ↑2022-07-03 02:38pmNo idea about IP but a couple people have mentioned that Durandal is "just busy", presumably staying in touch via Facebook or similar. RedImperator did show up on the Discord, though.
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I miss the general activity of this board.
Websites like reddit just don't let make you have regular posters or make connections like a "traditional" does.
Websites like reddit just don't let make you have regular posters or make connections like a "traditional" does.
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"Problem is, while the Germans have had many mea culpas and quite painfully dealt with their history, the South is still hellbent on painting themselves as the real victims. It gives them a special place in the history of assholes" - Covenant
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The Xeelee
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Nobody missed me 
Not surprising lol I was never a power user in terms of posting but when I was in school I’d login to read here every day feels like a huge part of that period of my life. I always wanted to be a user people would know but never had anything worth contributing lol
Not surprising lol I was never a power user in terms of posting but when I was in school I’d login to read here every day feels like a huge part of that period of my life. I always wanted to be a user people would know but never had anything worth contributing lol
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EnterpriseSovereign
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Anyone know what became of mr friendly guy? As a doctor he would have inevitably been exposed to COVID-19 and he was last seen while the vaccine was still in development.
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Iron Man snapped his fingers.bobalot wrote: ↑2022-04-11 09:06pmWhat happened to Thanas?Broomstick wrote: ↑2022-02-22 04:25am I miss Thanas. Not my favorite person, we didn't really like each other much, but I had respect for his knowledge and he often made me think or re-think topics.
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Shit! Man, I didn't think of that! It took Shroom to properly interpret the screams of dying people
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Holy fuckballs you're back!Shroom Man 777 wrote: ↑2023-01-04 12:20pmIron Man snapped his fingers.bobalot wrote: ↑2022-04-11 09:06pmWhat happened to Thanas?Broomstick wrote: ↑2022-02-22 04:25am I miss Thanas. Not my favorite person, we didn't really like each other much, but I had respect for his knowledge and he often made me think or re-think topics.
On a more relevant note, I wasn't around at the same time but I miss Stravo and his writing. Too bad none of them ever seemed to get finished (yes, I am well aware I have my own incomplete story on here) he had some really cool ideas and plotlines.
Baltar: "I don't want to miss a moment of the last Battlestar's destruction!"
Centurion: "Sir, I really think you should look at the other Battlestar."
Baltar: "What are you babbling about other...it's impossible!"
Centurion: "No. It is a Battlestar."
Corrax Entry 7:17: So you walk eternally through the shadow realms, standing against evil where all others falter. May your thirst for retribution never quench, may the blood on your sword never dry, and may we never need you again.
Centurion: "Sir, I really think you should look at the other Battlestar."
Baltar: "What are you babbling about other...it's impossible!"
Centurion: "No. It is a Battlestar."
Corrax Entry 7:17: So you walk eternally through the shadow realms, standing against evil where all others falter. May your thirst for retribution never quench, may the blood on your sword never dry, and may we never need you again.
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Only because of the inevitable Avatar VTOL GLASS CANOPIES threads.Eternal_Freedom wrote: ↑2023-01-04 12:34pmHoly fuckballs you're back!
"DO YOU WORSHIP HOMOSEXUALS?" - Curtis Saxton (source)shroom is a lovely boy and i wont hear a bad word against him - LUSY-CHAN!
Shit! Man, I didn't think of that! It took Shroom to properly interpret the screams of dying people
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Either way it's good to see you around again. I was re-reading those SCRAMming Up and BARIS LP's of PeZook's over Christmas.
Baltar: "I don't want to miss a moment of the last Battlestar's destruction!"
Centurion: "Sir, I really think you should look at the other Battlestar."
Baltar: "What are you babbling about other...it's impossible!"
Centurion: "No. It is a Battlestar."
Corrax Entry 7:17: So you walk eternally through the shadow realms, standing against evil where all others falter. May your thirst for retribution never quench, may the blood on your sword never dry, and may we never need you again.
Centurion: "Sir, I really think you should look at the other Battlestar."
Baltar: "What are you babbling about other...it's impossible!"
Centurion: "No. It is a Battlestar."
Corrax Entry 7:17: So you walk eternally through the shadow realms, standing against evil where all others falter. May your thirst for retribution never quench, may the blood on your sword never dry, and may we never need you again.
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What does that mean?Shroom Man 777 wrote: ↑2023-01-04 12:20pmIron Man snapped his fingers.bobalot wrote: ↑2022-04-11 09:06pmWhat happened to Thanas?Broomstick wrote: ↑2022-02-22 04:25am I miss Thanas. Not my favorite person, we didn't really like each other much, but I had respect for his knowledge and he often made me think or re-think topics.
"This statement, in its utterly clueless hubristic stupidity, cannot be improved upon. I merely quote it in admiration of its perfection." - Garibaldi
"Problem is, while the Germans have had many mea culpas and quite painfully dealt with their history, the South is still hellbent on painting themselves as the real victims. It gives them a special place in the history of assholes" - Covenant
"Over three million died fighting for the emperor, but when the war was over he pretended it was not his responsibility. What kind of man does that?'' - Saburo Sakai
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"Problem is, while the Germans have had many mea culpas and quite painfully dealt with their history, the South is still hellbent on painting themselves as the real victims. It gives them a special place in the history of assholes" - Covenant
"Over three million died fighting for the emperor, but when the war was over he pretended it was not his responsibility. What kind of man does that?'' - Saburo Sakai
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You haven't seen the Avengers movies? Avengers: End Game specifically?
I've been asked why I still follow a few of the people I know on Facebook with 'interesting political habits and view points'.
It's so when they comment on or approve of something, I know what pages to block/what not to vote for.
It's so when they comment on or approve of something, I know what pages to block/what not to vote for.
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Nope.
"This statement, in its utterly clueless hubristic stupidity, cannot be improved upon. I merely quote it in admiration of its perfection." - Garibaldi
"Problem is, while the Germans have had many mea culpas and quite painfully dealt with their history, the South is still hellbent on painting themselves as the real victims. It gives them a special place in the history of assholes" - Covenant
"Over three million died fighting for the emperor, but when the war was over he pretended it was not his responsibility. What kind of man does that?'' - Saburo Sakai
Join SDN on Discord
"Problem is, while the Germans have had many mea culpas and quite painfully dealt with their history, the South is still hellbent on painting themselves as the real victims. It gives them a special place in the history of assholes" - Covenant
"Over three million died fighting for the emperor, but when the war was over he pretended it was not his responsibility. What kind of man does that?'' - Saburo Sakai
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For all his bloviating at times, I miss The Romulan Republic.
"This statement, in its utterly clueless hubristic stupidity, cannot be improved upon. I merely quote it in admiration of its perfection." - Garibaldi
"Problem is, while the Germans have had many mea culpas and quite painfully dealt with their history, the South is still hellbent on painting themselves as the real victims. It gives them a special place in the history of assholes" - Covenant
"Over three million died fighting for the emperor, but when the war was over he pretended it was not his responsibility. What kind of man does that?'' - Saburo Sakai
Join SDN on Discord
"Problem is, while the Germans have had many mea culpas and quite painfully dealt with their history, the South is still hellbent on painting themselves as the real victims. It gives them a special place in the history of assholes" - Covenant
"Over three million died fighting for the emperor, but when the war was over he pretended it was not his responsibility. What kind of man does that?'' - Saburo Sakai
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Gandalf
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Same. I hope that wherever he is, he's doing well.
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That we dying younger hiding from the police man over there
Just for breathing in the air they wanna leave me in the chair
Electric shocking body rocking beat streeting me to death"
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That we dying younger hiding from the police man over there
Just for breathing in the air they wanna leave me in the chair
Electric shocking body rocking beat streeting me to death"
- A.B. Original, Report to the Mist
"I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately."
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He hasn't updated his Fanfiction account since Nov 2020
I've been asked why I still follow a few of the people I know on Facebook with 'interesting political habits and view points'.
It's so when they comment on or approve of something, I know what pages to block/what not to vote for.
It's so when they comment on or approve of something, I know what pages to block/what not to vote for.
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Huh... has it been 2yrs since he went on that rant and dared the Admin to Ban him?
*checks Parting Shots*
Huh... so it has. It didn't seem that long ago.
Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" -- Leonard Nimoy, last Tweet