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I see Sawyer hanging out in the thread. Any Comments? :Eldar's grinning like the Cheshire cat icon:

This was actually quite good. It really does cut through the fluff to describe our friend, ThePixiesRook

Kirottu, that was comedy. It was both funny and true, only not necessarily funny because it was true because it was so true it was actually scary.

I actually like your new report method, my pixie loving friend.

We don't have spam on this board. We have the rare on-topic post, and that's normally by accident.

Quit being a doofus and get to writing, swine-hearted wretch!

Would someone mind doing an actual review, please? I've got more I want to do, but I'm lonely reviewing alone. Come on, guys, step up and roast someone!

Nothing awkward about it. They hate me. Actually, I spend half my time flaming people on the board and the other half regretting it. I'm not an Obsidian VIP. I'm the bad half of Dr. Jeckyl. Alas, it is so.

First of all, I didn't realize you work for Bethesda. Cool. Second of all, I hate you too. Maybe not as much as you hate me. I'm a nice guy after all. Finally, I'd vote for ~Di also. Of course, it's probably going to lead to a several page flame-fest even mentioning her name in one of my posts, but I think she'd be a fair and (in regards to others) reasonable moderator. :Eldar's grinning and looking to see how long it takes to incur her wrath icon:

I say we jjust recylce each other. I have a deep seated loathing for modship, but I like the exclusive mod privvy. what the hell? The inmates have to stand in line at the urinal and the mods get free access. I'd say rebel, but we're in a constant state of rebellion anyhow. You're one of the good guys, Shadow, and don't forget it. :Eldar's slapping ShadowStrider on the shoulder while handing him a beer icon:

Okay, this is all well and good, but it takes more than awarding to call it a review. We have some reports coming up from Kor, Drabek, and Surreptishus. Feel free to review anyone or to choose a new vic-- subject for review. I think Laozi is a great idea. :Eldar's grinning at Laozi icon:

The subject of this report is Darth_Schmarth Forbidden Topic Starter -- Mr. Schmarth has created only 12 threads in the forum. A meager twelve, for which he could feel some shame.

Alas, it usually takes me a while to write a report. I mull over what I've got to say and then look over the posts again. Soon, though.

The Fallout map was California, which made it a lot easier for the design team to represent scale. The design team had a real map with which to work and many of the players had a frame of reference for the map. ...Not that I'm disputing what you're saying.

I wonder where he is. I haven't seen Jags for a long time.

It will be a long time coming before we don't suggest crowbars and sticks as a way to discourage unwanted attention. It will be a long time coming before we are all so alike that we cannot find difference with one another. It will be even longer before difference ceases to spawn fear and prejudice. Where my comments mirror previous remarks, take them as affirmation and agreement.

If GLAAD is just causing a stir and using this issue as a chance to make social commentary, I don't have a problem at all. That's reasonable, whether you agree with them or not. I thought they were going after the guy, but I've kind of forgotten the original article at this point.

There are a variety of ways to calculate your taxes, which includes tax prep software, using your accountant, taking it to a tax preparation service, or doing your taxes yourself. From what I can tell of LC's experience, her family probably uses quite a few forms. Muddling through all of that can be a real challenge. Even with software, it takes time to do everything and you have to be sure you've done everything properly. Maybe Americans wouldn't hate taxes so much if the laws weren't so damned confusing. The tax code is ponderously long and it causes huge problems. In addition to that, virtually all the states have income tax as well. I think Nevada and one other state are the sole exceptions. So, you have federal and state taxes due, and some states, at least California, use your federal return to determine the taxes for which you are accountable to the State. If there are any tax lawyers in this thread, give us the straight skinny. I've about tapped the general information I know and talking about the IRS is giving me the eebie jeebies.

I've seen you on these boards get pretty "up in arms" over some negative comments concerning religious folk. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's a fair comment, Kitty, and I respect it. ...But I don't ask that anyone be censured or censored for making comments. I have argued most strenuously against their position. Inasmuchas that's what GLAAD is doing, I can agree with them. That's the right of free speech. Someone on the board suggested that better ideas win more conflicts than arms. If GLAAD is right, then their ideas will win the day. Of course, we both know that isn't true. Sometimes the better idea doesn't win. So, if he had specifically cited homosexuality as the cause of sexual predation, I would be more than willing to agree with GLAAD. He didn't. There are reasonable interpretations to what he said that do. not. rely. on. prejudice. Since there are reasonable alternatives than the assumption that he was gaybashing, we should not make the assumption in the first place. There are bigger battles to fight for homosexuals than attacking a critic for making a review. Is he consistent? I don't know. Unless he has a clear history of gay bashing, I will give him the benefit of the doubt. Moreover, what are the kinds of things that cause me to be "up in arms?" I agree with you characterization. Not only have I been "up in arms," but I have been quite forceful in my arguments. Nevertheless, I don't see the film critic's remarks as quite the same thing as suggesting that folks beat me with a stick for being Christian or that I be denied the right to vote based on my religion. This critic may or may not have the right idea about the character, but GLAAD has not shown compelling evidence that he was actually bashing anyone other than an isolated character.

Yeah, I thought the stairs sex scene in "A History of Violence" was over the top. Of course, even there was a lot of weird stuff going on. Mostly, even taking a charitable view, I thought the stair sex scene was unnecessary. Still, in regards to Brokeback Mountain, you disagree with his view. Fair enough. Should he be forced to apologize for it? Should he be fired for it? He's a critic. His opinion regarding a lot of films will be ridiculous. That's no reason to be up in arms. So, you think his opinion is stupid, but he's going to write it.

So speaks the voice of experience.

That's undoubtedly wise, Hades, but easier to say when it's someone else's kid. Of course I knew you were joking. The Doofus comment was purely coincidental. :Eldar's wink and grin with a twist of lemon icon: Wait, did I just wink at another guy? Ewwwww!

Actually Mothie I've been keeping track and you're at -4340.2 points. So naturally the next step is to deduct another 100 from you for exaggerating. Thanks for playing!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This has got to be one of the funniest posts in the whole thread. hahahaha Let's see, +100 points for Kor Qel Droma for precision. +200 to Mothman for bearing his negative point total with grace. -300 points to me for breaking my tradition and awarding points.

Good Lord, you doofus.

In all seriousness, I tend to go back through several pages of past posts as well as topic. Sometimes I quote specific statements. I don't try to get it all because my reports are already quite long and because I want to leave stuff for other reviewers. Finally, we must never use a report as a weapon. ...And those are the rules that I propose. Folks have a wide variety of styles when it comes to these things. I'd really like to see more reviews by and of different folks. ...But it's fun to give a new take on previous subjects. heh heh heh. Oh, and I'm quite looking forward to the roast. Let me have it, kiddo. Having already gone flaming cowboy this week, you're safe. (No, that wasn't a bareback mountain reference)