LadyCrimson

I remember being pretty sad when his marriage ended. He seems to be on a downward spiral that's for sure. He might also go to jail if they can prove he hit Oksana. Some mags say she claims he knocked two of her teeth out, but who on the outside can really say, yet. If he did, he deserves some time, imo. However I also am bothered when someone feels it necessary to release such tapes to the public. Give them to the lawyers and the cops, yes, but public media newspapers? Such is life tho. In terms of Oksana sounding so calm on the tape...I'd guess it's partly because she knows she's taping him. Ppl can act a lot different when they know it's going to recorded, beforehand.

Ah, I see. I'd disagree with the interpretation that what I wrote=me believing it's silly to depend (or use) on them, or something, but thank you for the explanation of your opinion.

Good morning! Hubby's in the garage fiddling with some electronic project ("What are you doing?" "I'm switching out the 220omn resistor for a 5 ohm resistor..." "Ok...") and I'm in here watching Red Sox baseball. Occasionally we meet in the kitchen or in the yard & smooch like schoolchildren. Sunday's are nice.

Yeah yeah, I'm going to bed. Had to feed the cat, then of course I checked here again. Forums are so addictive sometimes. I don't remember saying anything of the sort? Yeah, but I've been bored & sometimes that pulls me into things. And I do find his kind of thought-style interesting for brief interludes. I've done it myself, here and there over the years. Also, I'm often away from here for a few months or more etc...I tend to forget stuff...

Guarantee folks will only hurt themselves? Who said anything about a guarantee? Strawman, strawman! ... I'm joking, don't take that seriously. But I do feel you're making some pretty broad assumptions about what "LC" would choose. I did say I was saying it "simply"...for one thing, I really don't feel like writing 100 pages about what I think/would do about every single scenario/circumstance ever possible. With that out of the way...we have punishment laws. If you run someone over with your car, you're (hopefully) held responsible for it. Yes, punishment after the fact is not a perfect/awesome solution since then it's "too late" & there can be "miscarriages of justice". Anyone who deals with domestic violence (and other such) cases can speak to that enormous frustration. But I don't believe that because a (possibly) small percentage of weed users may be irresponsible parents/irresponsible in general, we should say no one at all can smoke weed. Not to mention, such tactics don't seem very effective in preventing people who want to use, from using, anyway. There is no perfect solution or arrangement & never will be, imo. There is only choosing what type and how much risk is acceptable to you (and to the majority voters, in terms of making law). As to Jose Canseco et al...personally, I couldn't care less if he wanted to pump himself with enhancement drugs until his head exploded, in terms of whether they're legal overall. But the issue is some feel that competitive sports, the playing field should be level. If you say "If you join the MLB, you can use them if ya want", then those who don't want may be at a disadvantage from those who choose to use. It's more fair, at least imo, to say "if you join MLB, no one can" and then screen for/punish "cheaters." ...at this point I feel that you are arguing mostly for the sake of argument...to argue opposing/contrary points of view for whatever reasons. That's fine and all...and sometimes it's a very useful thing actually, gets people to think outside their self-made boxes...but I think I've had enough for now...it's interesting, but also tires my brain out...unfortunately I don't find it as entertaining as some, that's all. Edit: oops you wrote more while I was straining my slow witted brain trying to reply cohesively. Um...yeah...I'm tired. Going to bed now.

Does that mean there's no installing any software beyond the game file itself, or is it like GOG.com? Either way, I could handle that...a lot better than Steam.

I do use all my fingers...1 typing class and 1 Mavis software program years & years ago gave me that much. However, that's only with the letter/punctuation keys and surrounding function keys. The 1-2-3 etc. number keys above, I hunt and peck. I don't use them much so no habitual training. heh ...tonight I ate too much pizza. And I'm cool with that, because it sure tasted good.

Hmm....I don't believe I was "railing against" strawman. I was simply trying to say that 'strawman' accusations, to me, often feel more an excuse to simply argue for sake of argument. Er, I can't find the words for what I mean, exactly I guess. It depends on what the debate actually is about. Asking someone to justify whether a law should be or shouldn't be legal via only "proven facts" is a teensy bit like asking someone to justify their spiritual belief (imo). "Justification" is a moral merry go round...you can't "prove" a justification that is going to apply to everyone's sense of morality...but you can have interesting & lively discussions/back and forths on all the maybes and could-be's and possible ramifications of a law...based on similar laws from the past or laws currently in place or out of just plain sheer speculation. ...I think I suddenly know more where you're coming from, now, which is helpful. In terms of my own beliefs, I do believe individuals have the right to choose what they wish to do with their bodies...assuming they are mentally capable of doing so & are aware of the possible consequences of their decision. Also assuming that when they do so, it doesn't present an unreasonable increase in danger to others. ie, smoking (anything, really) in my house by my lonesome is my right to risk myself, but puffing away directly into someone's else's face (especially in an enclosed area) would be invading their rights to choose not to take the risk for themselves. It's a fine line sometimes, but for me it's there. However, since I don't think I'd enjoy a lawless, random "me-me-me" chaos society, I also believe in having laws...but that the government should not have the 'right' to blanket choose such "personal choice" laws for the people...the people should choose them, by voting. That's saying it simply, but...yeah.

Do we really want IW folks here? Don't we have enough "I CANNOT SHOOT IN AP!!!!!1111one!!111! WAAAH The combat system sucks" comments already of people with a lack of patience? Having never been to these forums in question, I would have no idea what type of folk their "average poster" might be.

I guess I'm not a very logical person...sometimes the way 'strawman' gets tossed around on the internet confuses me. Seems like it's becoming too generic a catchphrase. Tho maybe in this case it's because I often have a hard time untangling Gromnir's text. I do understand your point that tobacco/booze isn't weed (cats aren't dogs), & yeah, technically that's probably 'strawman', but since laws are based on subjective/collective group beliefs, it's fairly common for people to point to what they consider similar situations as precedent(s) - as a past example to justify/convince trying a new action. I don't see what's so 'wrong' when people do so. *shrug* The only way to know what will happen if weed is legal, during any period/generation of action, is to have it be legal long enough to find out. Past precedents/similar current laws can help people make up their minds whether they want to take the risk and try.

Ditto. I don't think the graphics were anything special, but it does look like it might be a fun co-op game. Maybe one hubby & I could run around with.

You didn't. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ5aj9qXzOA Gah my eyes...that was more like eye-freakshow than eye-candy.

@TN - yeah, touch typing is a weird thing, like random words vs. trying to touch-type a whole legal document or something. I'm not sure I'd really call myself a touch-typist...just years of typing in the dark I know where the keys are/hand placement becomes quick & fairly automatic. @hurlshot - awwww! love the 2nd one, lol.

I can live with that!

http://speedtest.10-fast-fingers.com/ (typing just random listed words) You type 388 characters per minute You have 79 correct words and you have 0 wrong words 79wpm ...I'm probably closer to 40wpm when typing real writing. My most common error is 'finger dyslexia' where I want to hit F and I hit J instead. Rapid delete and backspace are my friends.

I type in the near-dark a lot anyway, so it would be no problem for me. I looked it up on Amazon, and now I want one. Teehee.

Fixed that for you.

The Orange Box got me that way too. Now I make sure to look at that fine print, lol. And if it's a DL only game, I'd rather direct download it from the company site or whatnot, over using Steam. So I'll pre-order Grim Dawn to be able to do that.

Only in combination with my real name. And now that you know why, I'm going to have to

Yup!

I don't like Steam either...and I have tried it. Mostly because I don't feel like I own the game & I'm too old fashioned to get into this new tech age way of doing things I guess. It feels restrictive, somehow. But I may have to reinstall it/start using it occasionally simply because it's becoming harder & harder to find the more obscure/low budget or older games I might have missed, cause they're all on Steam (or it's competitors). hahah ...but it'll never be my primary way of purchasing games. Bah humbug.

Krookie wins. And I agree w/Walsh...bring the folks over here instead. 8-)

Me too...at least once I looked up the basic story concept online. The ads were not helpful in that regard. It looks very promising tho.

I think it was three years or so ago that we were there. Hm. I may have to drive back down to check it out. And yeah, Great America is crazy these days...plus really expensive unless you buy the season pass. What's your take on Gilroy gardens, if you've been there? I still miss the old Marine World Africa U.S.A before it moved to Vallejo and then later became Six Flags.

I'm still waiting for the eye candy....assuming I didn't miss it already.