R&M Sandwich Bar (No Ham Allowed)

[ATM]

I only have 130 rep :-/ I got negged for double posting once, so that really brought me down.

Anyways, Lunch I was driving home from Waldorf the other day and I drove right by Annapolis.

[Steerpike]

I only have 130 rep :-/ I got negged for double posting once, so that really brought me down.

Don't feel bad. I only have 3.

[RCA]

Bartender negged me for a one word post twice, both of which where in no way spam. I really don't care if I have/don't have rep though.

[ATM]

You only have 3? What the hell, you make more quality threads then anyone else.

[Kingofdudes]

For those that want rep:
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=364370

[Steerpike]

You only have 3? What the hell, you make more quality threads then anyone else.

Go figure.

Med repped me for my Tarot thread back in May. After that, Bartender negged me for the double post I also got banned for. And Trilemma negged me during his period of unprofessionalism.

Other than that, I seem to go underneath the radar more often than not. I don't know.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Hello thread. I'm back for a little bit. Finally got MSN Messenger...yay!
I was trying to remember MSN names of people, and I thought I knew Ollie's, but I checked the profile and it was some 19 year old guy from Japan that said he wanted me to teach him english. No thank you. :lol:

The Geico Commercial with that Little dude just came on and it cracks me up. "You can do it!"

[Riva]

Hello thread. I'm back for a little bit. Finally got MSN Messenger...yay!
I was trying to remember MSN names of people, and I thought I knew Ollie's, but I checked the profile and it was some 19 year old guy from Japan that said he wanted me to teach him english. No thank you. :lol:

The Geico Commercial with that Little dude just came on and it cracks me up. "You can do it!"


http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8791936&postcount=23539

Also, my MSN is do dee do.

I'll edit that off when I get home.

[Steerpike]

For those that want rep:
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=364370

Eh, pass. I shouldn't have to force-feed my posts on a mod in order to get a rep boost.

[RCA]

What does rep do, ultimately?

NP: Razor - Enforcer (OMGZ THRASH RAPE!!1)

[Steerpike]

It gives you stars under your username that show you have a lot of clout to swing around here.

[RCA]

It gives you stars under your username that show you have a lot of clout to swing around here.

That's all? I remember when everyone was able to rep, there was something else that enabled you to do something...

Meh, maybe I'm hallucinating.

[Bazarov]

Didn't you used to have like 3 stars Steerpike?

[Steerpike]

That's all? I remember when everyone was able to rep, there was something else that enabled you to do something...

Meh, maybe I'm hallucinating.

Not that I know of.

Frankly, I don't see why we have the whole system. It doesn't accomplish much at all.

Take a look at me. I'm one of the most prominent regulars around here, have my weekly spotlight threads going, have helped out a fair share of newbies, and put all the fools and trolls in their place at every opportunity. But so far I've only accumulated 3 rep. Ken just gave a little spiel about how he reps people that tell newbies to read the rules when they make an illegal thread, but this is news to me. On more than one occassion, I've produced a thread, an own, or a bit of useful guidance that I was particularly proud of, and didn't get a bit of rep for it.

So I just stopped caring. The system ultimately accomplishes next to nothing, and there's no way the mods can be everywhere to properly distribute rep fairly.

Didn't you used to have like 3 stars Steerpike?

Four actually. That was the highest you could go without becoming a mod.

[RCA]

Yeah, the system is kinda stupid.

[Shattered_Future]

Here's my opinion on rep:

Who gives a crap? It's an INTERNET FORUM, for crap's sake. Nobody's gonna care that you "have 4 stars" or "3 bazillion rep points" in the real world.

Rep doesn't really serve any purpose except for having people bitch about how little they have.

And no, none of you in this thread do it...I've seen others do it though.

My 2 cents...

[Steerpike]

Here's my opinion on rep:

Who gives a crap? It's an INTERNET FORUM, for crap's sake. Nobody's gonna care that you "have 4 stars" or "3 bazillion rep points" in the real world.

Rep doesn't really serve any purpose except for having people bitch about how little they have.

And no, none of you in this thread do it...I've seen others do it though.

My 2 cents...

Back when rep could be given by anybody, I kind of liked it. I could actually see where I was making a difference.

Sure it's an internet forum, but it's still a group of people, a community. And one that I'm happy to be a part of. It felt pretty good to know my efforts were appreciated.

Now, it doesn't really seem like there's too much of a point.

[Shattered_Future]

Back when rep could be given by anybody, I kind of liked it. I could actually see where I was making a difference.

Sure it's an internet forum, but it's still a group of people, a community. And one that I'm happy to be a part of. It felt pretty good to know my efforts were appreciated.

Now, it doesn't really seem like there's too much of a point.

Yes, it's cool to be part of this...however, it sucks when nobody really knows you.

Who gives rep anyway? It's like nobody knows who I am...i don't even know how to CHECK rep. :confused:

[Steerpike]

The mods dsitribute it.

It's in the front page of your User CP.

[Shattered_Future]

The mods dsitribute it.

It's in the front page of your User CP.

Well, in that case...I have 0.

[ATM]

Here's my opinion on rep:

Who gives a crap? It's an INTERNET FORUM, for crap's sake. Nobody's gonna care that you "have 4 stars" or "3 bazillion rep points" in the real world.

Rep doesn't really serve any purpose except for having people bitch about how little they have.

And no, none of you in this thread do it...I've seen others do it though.

My 2 cents...

Someone has neg rep ;)

I still can't find a job. This sucks.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

The mods dsitribute it.

And me. :-D

I made this in powertabs. It's just a 30 or so second MIDI clip of a few things I came up with. (http://s28.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0UNSN75N5Q3R52D4F1ZD9BSWOF)

[Shattered_Future]

Someone has neg rep ;)

I still can't find a job. This sucks.

I feel your pain...nobody hires you until you're 16.

Have you tried babysitting, or are you too old or too weird for that?

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

He's in college. :p

Oh, and I like having a job, but I really think that having a job in high school is overrated. Unless you're starving, or need to pay rent(lol@ Chris) you really don't need one. :-/ If you just want a little pocket change for gas and cds, which are my two money pits, you can just get a a once-a-week deal helping out some old person with their gardening and lawn. They typically pay you better than what you could get at a grocery store, and it's pretty easy stuff. :shrug:

[ATM]

Too weird and too old (http://tinypic.com/972paf.jpg)

[RCA]

Jake, did you listen to Sear Bliss?

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

I haven't yet. Do they have mp3s on their website?

EDIT: I just sucked a piece of Salmon, which I had for dinner, from one of the sockets left from my wisdom teeth. :-/ Ew.

[RCA]

Yep, mp3's are there.

Salmon is good, but I prefer grouper. :)

EDIT: Download As The Bliss Is Burning and Twilight.

[jpj]

I listened to As the Bliss Is Burning, and I liked it a lot, but the way that guy sings is weird. It's different from other melodic black/death metal.

Or maybe I'm retarded.

[RCA]

Yeah, he sings more in the vein of regular "true" black metal. Still sounds good though. I'm thinking of ordering an album of theirs, along with Draugar's latest effort.

[MBS]

Hey everyone, what's up?

My day was okay, but I feel really bad for my friend because she's got a lot of drama going on in her life because of something she didn't do. It really sucks.

[RCA]

Hey everyone, what's up?

My day was okay, but I feel really bad for my friend because she's got a lot of drama going on in her life because of something she didn't do. It really sucks.

Not much, and drama sucks. Is she in trouble big time?

And just wondering, is "satanistic" an actual word?

[BoboTheRagingHobo]

And just wondering, is "satanistic" an actual word?

No it is not a word.

www.dictionary.com is your friend.

NP - Amon Amarth - The Pursuit Of Vikings

[Lunch]

I'm really worried about the results of that drug test, so I keep posting on MX about it. Sorry to keep bothering everyone with my useless posting.

[MBS]

Not much, and drama sucks. Is she in trouble big time?

And just wondering, is "satanistic" an actual word?

Quite a bit, with her parents and her friends.

No, satanistic isn't a word, I was about to comment that.

[RCA]

No it is not a word.

www.dictionary.com is your friend.

NP - Amon Amarth - The Pursuit Of Vikings

Community thread > dictionary :p

[GaggingOrder]

I use RhymeZone.com for dictionary, thesaurus, etcetera.

So I got in trouble with the Jefferson Parish Street Department today...

[ATM]

I'm really worried about the results of that drug test, so I keep posting on MX about it. Sorry to keep bothering everyone with my useless posting.

Smoke some weed, it will calm you down.

[Lunch]

I don't have any, otherwise I probably would.

[ATM]

I think I drove right by your area.

Do you live around exit 20 of the beltway?

[Lunch]

Which beltway?

[ATM]

495, nigga.

[Moses]

Well guys I'm gonna start working on my next addition of Classical Education in R&M. Who do you guys want me to do?

[Lunch]

I thought you might have been talking about 695.

I'm not sure which exit it is off 495, but it's the exit that tales you to 50 East.

[ATM]

Well guys I'm gonna start working on my next addition of Classical Education in R&M. Who do you guys want me to do?

Rachmaninov

Lunch: Oh okay, that's not to far from me

[Moses]

I can't do Rachmoninoff this week because I have to find my cds... I never put them on the computer for some reason. I'll be sure to do him next week.

I might have to do Leonard Bernstien this week.

[RCA]

What about Stravinsky? Or have you already done him?

[Moses]

Nope haven't, but I'll put a poll on my thread I've already started uploading Bernstein.

I will also have to do John Williams eventually.

[RCA]

Oh ok. :thumb:

I'm going to see the Red Sox play the Devil Rays next Wednesday. I'll probably be the only Sox fan there. :D

[Moses]

I hope you guys appreciate this, I'm going to upload all of West Side Story.

[munky_magik]

Bartender negged me for a one word post twice, both of which where in no way spam. I really don't care if I have/don't have rep though.
See, the problem here is that one word posts are considered spam.


Also for those that care; YOu can now get Ginger's Live begins at 40 from Here (http://www.thewildhearts.com/catalog/) for only £12.00 + P&P.

Track listing:
1.Mindslide
2.Urge
3.You've got to get through what you've got to go through to get what you want, but you've got to know what you want to get through what you've got to go through
4. Friend for 5 minutes
5.Monkey Zoo
6.Animals
7.Love****
8.The people that life forgot
9.Anyway but maybe
10.Hate the world day

Also, the Wildhearts are playing a gig at Scarborough Castle, but no where else :(

[clearvision]

Whoah, whats up with london? This is ridiculous :(

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Whoah, whats up with london? This is ridiculous :(
Yeah, I really didn't expect that :( Is it as serious as last time though?

[munky_magik]

Yeah, I really didn't expect that :( Is it as serious as last time though?
Apparently not, The bombs are said to have been dummy nail bombs.

[clearvision]

BY the looks of things, no. Only one casualty, and they think the bombs were actually only percussion caps, but it's still locked up london.

[Arucard]

I know, i only know about it because of The Pit. But thankfully i don't think anyone was killed.

Once again, sorry about the non-posting, i joined a crew with some Germans on MxO, and we kick major butt.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

****, it absolutely sucks when parents set time limits as far as computer is concerned. She's 16 for god's (whose?!) sake!

I know. It's pretty annoying.

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8791936&postcount=23539

Also, my MSN is jasonhellmuth@hotmail.com.

I'll edit that off when I get home.

Thanks for the songs! :thumb:
Might I say that your girlfriend is indeed very beautiful and you're pictures were very nice indeed.

[Stoic]

Computer Question
I'm about to have my HD formatted since it's full of bugs, crashes twice a day and in general doesnt work properly (I've tried to cleanse it, wasted 83 euros but nothing happened!). I've saved my mp3s in CD-Rs and I was wondering whether there is possibility for them to be infected and infect my formatted system...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Hmm. I think your best bet would be to get an antivirus thing and scan it before you imput the files into your new computer. Just putting the cd into the computer shouldn't do anything even if they are infected.

[Stoic]

Hmm. I think your best bet would be to get an antivirus thing and scan it before you imput the files into your new computer. Just putting the cd into the computer shouldn't do anything even if they are infected.

I hope so, according to my AV my mp3s are alright. I'm fed up with formatting twice a year :upset:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Twice a year? Goddamn...

[Steerpike]

Why does everyone think wireless modems are so great? They're abominably unreliable!

Mine is still disconnecting every other minute for no discernible reason.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

When I had internet on my computer (which I wish I still did), I had dial up. Oddly, it was ok. I only got logged off every once and a while. My parent's computer has broadband. :thumb:

[RCA]

My wireless modem has yet to bug out. I guess I'm lucky!

[Steerpike]

My wireless modem has yet to bug out. I guess I'm lucky!

Bastard. Mine's due to black out in about another 30 seconds.

[RCA]

Bastard. Mine's due to black out in about another 30 seconds.

You can predict the time-outs? You've got it bad, my friend. :upset:

[Steerpike]

Actually, they're getting more and more erratic now. Never less then 2 minutes, but never more than 5.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Oh my god, there have been more explosions in London today. Three underground stations.

[Six Foot Revolver]

Oh my god, there have been more explosions in London today. Three underground stations.
I think you may be lying because I live in England and I have heard nothing of this and it isn't on the TV or anything

NP:The Offspring - Beheaded
:eek: I love there S/T

[Taste_My_Scythe]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4703777.stm

Why the **** would I lie about this?

[RCA]

She's not lying. My grandma's friend just called, flipping out about it.

[Stoic]

****. I'm terribly sorry english people :(

[Taste_My_Scythe]

****. I'm terribly sorry english people :(

What he said. At least it isn't as bad as the last one, only one person injured and no deaths, but the poor Londoners. I can't imagine how shaken and scared some must be.

[RCA]

What he said. At least it isn't as bad as the last one, only one person injured and no deaths, but the poor Londoners. I can't imagine how shaken and scared some must be.

Yeah, it's pretty sad. I'd be afraid to even step outside if I were over there. :(

[Mr. Squiggles]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4703777.stm

Why the **** would I lie about this?

Wow, that sucks, I feel bad for the people over there.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Yeah, it's pretty sad. I'd be afraid to even step outside if I were over there. :(

Same here. I really can't get a grip with stuff like this.

[Steerpike]

What he said. At least it isn't as bad as the last one, only one person injured and no deaths, but the poor Londoners. I can't imagine how shaken and scared some must be.

They seem to be pulling through it pretty well, though. Better than Americans take our crises, anyway.

Cartoonist Jon Kovalick gave his tribute to the Londoners in a comic that featured the (fictional) quote, "I've been blown up by a better class of bastard than this before."

[Six Foot Revolver]

Terrorists should GTFO of my country :mad:

[superpeer]

And all that on our independence day. Look at the bright side, I don't have to go to work.

[NJMetalMeister]

Computer Question
I'm about to have my HD formatted since it's full of bugs, crashes twice a day and in general doesnt work properly (I've tried to cleanse it, wasted 83 euros but nothing happened!). I've saved my mp3s in CD-Rs and I was wondering whether there is possibility for them to be infected and infect my formatted system...

From the sounds of it, it just sounds like your OS files are becoming messed up, the mp3s should be compeltely unaffected.

also, what OS are you using?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

They seem to be pulling through it pretty well, though. Better than Americans take our crises, anyway.

Cartoonist Jon Kovalick gave his tribute to the Londoners in a comic that featured the (fictional) quote, "I've been blown up by a better class of bastard than this before."

They do. BBC said that after the first explosions, people were still out in the streets and what not. I admire them for that.

[Stoic]

From the sounds of it, it just sounds like your OS files are becoming messed up, the mp3s should be compeltely unaffected.

also, what OS are you using?

*sigh*
This is encouraging :) Windows XP home edition (in greek) is what I use.

[NJMetalMeister]

Ive met many brits since ive been over here in Europe, and it is more or less just a different mentality. The british people just take situations in a different way than Americans (or even Germans) do because of the way their lives are from day to day.

Still, you have to give credit to the Brits for putting up with that.

What i want to know is why is london all of a sudden a hot target, i mean okay the G8 conference is one thing, but other than that?

[Six Foot Revolver]

They do. BBC said that after the first explosions, people were still out in the streets and what not. I admire them for that.
Being English rawks :cool:

[RCA]

They do. BBC said that after the first explosions, people were still out in the streets and what not. I admire them for that.

Yeah, good to see they still have courage after all of that.

[NJMetalMeister]

hmmm windows XP home usually does not require formatting that often. are you going to windowsupdate.com and getting all the service packs?

If not, there may be a corrupted file hidden on your install disk somewhere, that has happened to me in the past, but if you have had the disc for more than a certain amount of time, microsoft will not replace it for free due to the warranty expiring.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Being English rawks :cool:

I'm sure it does. :thumb: Better than being American.

[NJMetalMeister]

I'm sure it does. :thumb: Better than being American.

meh, i dont know why there are so many self loathing americans nowadays.

[RCA]

meh, i dont know why there are so many self loathing americans nowadays.

Me neither. :confused:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

meh, i dont know why there are so many self loathing americans nowadays.

I don't loathe being American. I loathe this country and the way things are going with the stupid government and the way we are destroying everything. Americans in general, I think, have the tendency to be a nation of stereotype of typical teenagers: e.g. they think they are invincible.

[Stoic]

hmmm windows XP home usually does not require formatting that often. are you going to windowsupdate.com and getting all the service packs?

If not, there may be a corrupted file hidden on your install disk somewhere, that has happened to me in the past, but if you have had the disc for more than a certain amount of time, microsoft will not replace it for free due to the warranty expiring.

no I dont go to windowsupdate.com, it slows down my PC and I cant stand it. I dont know whether it's a corrupted file or not the technician will tell. Unlike you I'm a retard when it comes to fixing computers :p

[Steerpike]

meh, i dont know why there are so many self loathing americans nowadays.

I'm not self-loathing either. I'm just upset with the direction the country and its culture are taking.

[RCA]

I don't loathe being American. I loathe this country and the way things are going with the stupid government and the way we are destroying everything. Americans in general, I think, have the tendency to be a nation of stereotype of typical teenagers: e.g. they think they are invincible.

That's actually a good reason. I guess it would suck to be put under that stereotype.

This is what reality TV gives you. ;)

[NJMetalMeister]

I don't loathe being American. I loathe this country and the way things are going with the stupid government and the way we are destroying everything. Americans in general, I think, have the tendency to be a nation of stereotype of typical teenagers: e.g. they think they are invincible.

I do not want to start a political argument at all (being as i am one of the "assholes" that voted for bush), but ill make a very good analogy to state my opinion on this:

You are a huge baseball fan, your favorite team makes it to the world series, and gets beaten, just barely, like it made it to game 7 and the 15th inning, are you going to hate baseball now because you didnt win, even though there is always next time?

just food for thought.

[Stoic]

I'm not self-loathing either. I'm just upset with the direction the country and its culture are taking.

You really give the impression of a europian guy.

[RCA]

I do not want to start a political argument at all (being as i am one of the "assholes" that voted for bush), but ill make a very good analogy to state my opinion on this:

You are a huge baseball fan, your favorite team makes it to the world series, and gets beaten, just barely, like it made it to game 7 and the 15th inning, are you going to hate baseball now because you didnt win, even though there is always next time?

just food for thought.

That is a good analogy, but what if the Player's Union goes on strike again?

[NJMetalMeister]

no I dont go to windowsupdate.com, it slows down my PC and I cant stand it. I dont know whether it's a corrupted file or not the technician will tell. Unlike you I'm a retard when it comes to fixing computers :p

well im happy to spread my knowledge, but seriously updating your windows and defragging once and a while can do compelte wonders to your machine. Even if windowsupdate does slow down your computer, it can save you a lot of hassle later on.

As for me, im off to an irish pub here one last time for dinner (because i go back to the US finally on monday), and then going to watch some soccer match there, even though i have no idea who is playing, but whatever they sell bulmers cider at this pub, and that is good enough for me.

EDIT:

That is a good analogy, but what if the Player's Union goes on strike again?

Well that would be a problem, but luckily i have never known the US government to go on strike :p

[Stoic]

well im happy to spread my knowledge, but seriously updating your windows and defragging once and a while can do compelte wonders to your machine. Even if windowsupdate does slow down your computer, it can save you a lot of hassle later on.


really? I'll take it more seriously as soon as my PC is fixed (for the 666th time).

Have fun to that pub :wave:

[RCA]

Well that would be a problem, but luckily i have never known the US government to go on strike :p

Another one of those darn analogies. :p

Have fun at the pub.

[Shattered_Future]

I'd rather live in Europe than America...simply because America's ugly. It's completely built up, and there's almost NO nature here...

Around NYC, anyway...

[Steerpike]

You really give the impression of a europian guy.

I get that a lot. Problem is, American culture has become so powerfully stereotyped, that when someone like me comes along, people have a hard time believing I was born and raised in America.

As I said, the problem is that the stereotypes have become international. More so than any other country, America is the most stereotyped. I remember a while ago in a political debate about foreign policy, one guy commented, "We don't need the French to paint us as a bunch of cowboys."

To which I replied, "You're right. We've already done a fine enough job of that ourselves."

[Shattered_Future]

Lots of people think America is a country full of fat, greedy bastards.

Sad thing is, lots of us are...

[Steerpike]

Lots of people think America is a country full of fat, greedy bastards.

Sad thing is, lots of us are...

2/3rds of the country is over-weight, our media negatively reinforces an ideal of "get rich or die trying," and partisan politics is becoming our most distinguishing characteristic more and more with each year.

[RCA]

I'd rather live in Europe than America...simply because America's ugly. It's completely built up, and there's almost NO nature here...

Around NYC, anyway...

It's actually quite beautiful and serene where I live. It is slowly becoming more industrialized though.

EDIT: My browser auto-posted? :confused:

[Shattered_Future]

Whatever happened to the American Dream: having a loving family and a home?

I think our nation's starting to go down the tube...

[Syncratic]

Whatever happened to the American Dream: having a loving family and a home?

I think our nation's starting to go down the tube...

I know what you mean...I think that people are becoming more hostile and wasteful.

That's just my two cents.

[Six Foot Revolver]

I really don't like the gun factor over there, I think it is far better over here

[RiceMonster]

Lots of people think America is a country full of fat, greedy bastards.

Sad thing is, lots of us are...
Actually, here in Canada, the stereotype is that American's are complete idiots who:
a)know nothing about anything except America
b)brag about how powerful America is
c)know absoluty nothing about Canada, and make stupid stereotypes about us constantly
d)all of the above

[Shattered_Future]

^ Thats a good half (possibly more) of the nation right there.

[RiceMonster]

Sad to hear, because after meeting a lot of the Americans on here, I thought this was not the case.

[Kingofdudes]

I'd rather live in Europe than America...simply because America's ugly. It's completely built up, and there's almost NO nature here...

Around NYC, anyway...
The Mid West US > Industrial US

[Steerpike]

Sad to hear, because after meeting a lot of the Americans on here, I thought this was not the case.

Stereotypes gotta come from somewhere my friend.

[Arucard]

Bastard. Mine's due to black out in about another 30 seconds.

Has it got an aerial...?

[Steerpike]

Has it got an aerial...?

I don't know what that is, so I can't say.

[Arucard]

An aerial? Its like a thing that picks up signal... Do you Yanks have a different word for it?

[superpeer]

Actually, here in Canada, the stereotype is that American's are complete idiots who:
a)know nothing about anything except America
b)brag about how powerful America is
c)know absoluty nothing about Canada, and make stupid stereotypes about us constantly
d)all of the above

Well, I'd say a lot of Americans suck at geography, I always have to explain where exactly I'm from. No, Belgium is not in France.

[Steerpike]

An aerial? Its like a thing that picks up signal... Do you Yanks have a different word for it?

I think we call it an antenna

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Complain about Americans stereotyping, all the while, stereotyping Americans, yourself.

Doesn't seem hypocritical at all.

[Kingofdudes]

Well, I'd say a lot of Americans suck at geography, I always have to explain where exactly I'm from. No, Belgium is not in France.
I kick *** when it comes to geography and Social Sciences :cool:

[Dancin' Man]

Hi friends. I'm tired. Only one week left.

[Steerpike]

Complain about Americans stereotyping, all the while, stereotyping Americans, yourself.

Doesn't seem hypocritical at all.

Like I said, stereotypes gotta come from somewhere.

I am American and I can tell you firsthand that the rabid nationalism that's been setting since the September 11 attacks has been slowly turning this country into a racist, separatist society to rival 18th century Japan.

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Like I said, stereotypes gotta come from somewhere.

I am American and I can tell you firsthand that the rabid nationalism that's been setting since the September 11 attacks has been slowly turning this country into a racist, separatist society to rival 18th century Japan.

The sad thing is: I agree with you. But I feel that it needs to come from the United States. Most people over-seas are ignorant to the USA, just as most in the USA are ignorant to other countries.

But yes, the nationalism is sickening. It saved Bush's *** and gave him the support to start an unjustified war.
"Let's fool the whole country into believing that Al Qaeda hails from Iraq".

[Shattered_Future]

I don't understand why we went after Saddam if Osama did all of the attacks...wouldn't it seem more logical to go after him?

That's another thing this country lacks...independent thinking.

[RiceMonster]

I don't understand why we went after Saddam if Osama did all of the attacks...wouldn't it seem more logical to go after him?

That's another thing this country lacks...independent thinking.
well, didn't they try to get Osama, but they couldn't find him?

[Kingofdudes]

well, didn't they try to get Osama, but they couldn't find him?
Yeah, when we went into Afghanistan

[Shattered_Future]

well, didn't they try to get Osama, but they couldn't find him?

Yea, but then we just kinda gave up, and went after somebody easier instead...

I say be more worried about Korea than Iraq...Korea's proven to have WMDs.

[Dancin' Man]

I'ma kill me a for'ner terr'rist


/relevance

[ATM]

Sup Peter?

Are you going to be able to post anything you have been working on when you get home?

[RiceMonster]

Yea, but then we just kinda gave up, and went after somebody easier instead...

I say be more worried about Korea than Iraq...Korea's proven to have WMDs.
I dunno, I'd say leave Korea be. I don't think it's a good idea to attack someone with nuclear missles because it just gives them a reason to use them.

[superpeer]

Attacking a country because they have weapons is pretty retarded. It would be much easier attacking a country because they have no weapons. Now THAT is logic, mister president.

[Steerpike]

The sad thing is: I agree with you. But I feel that it needs to come from the United States. Most people over-seas are ignorant to the USA, just as most in the USA are ignorant to other countries.

True. Our problem is pandering politicians and a greedy media negatively reinforcing counterproductive attitudes and ideals.

America has its good groups and people. We're the hub of most counterculture in the last century, and we've made great cultural and technological contributions such as television, jazz music, air travel, and so on.

But we also have a side which I feel that I as an American should be apologizing to the rest of the world for. The Bible Belt, redneck regressive ideology, modern-day robber barons... the list goes on.

But yes, the nationalism is sickening. It saved Bush's *** and gave him the support to start an unjustified war.
"Let's fool the whole country into believing that Al Qaeda hails from Iraq".

No argument here. I didn't want this war any more than the rest of the world. It was made under false-pretenses and was purely to promote the agenda of the administration and the wealthy elite who stood to profit from it.

well, didn't they try to get Osama, but they couldn't find him?

Pretty much.

My personal belief is that the administration wants to turn Osama into a bogeyman the likes of which hasn't been since Spartacus. So in reality, they're using just enough effort to catch him that he can still easily get away, but the rest of the world thinks we're trying.

I dunno, I'd say leave Korea be. I don't think it's a good idea to attack someone with nuclear missles because it just gives them a reason to use them.

That's exactly why we won't attack North Korea. Because unlike Afghanistan and Iraq, North Korea can actually hit us back.

The president is not the war hero he wants us to think he is. He's just an overblown schoolyard bully.

[Dancin' Man]

Slug - I forget who you are. I kinow you're a vet but who?

Anyway, I might although they will be pretty large files.

[ATM]

Slug - I forget who you are. I kinow you're a vet but who?

Anyway, I might although they will be pretty large files.

ATM.

I always get really cool ideas for short films, but I don't have a camera to record them.

[Six Foot Revolver]

Like my user title Slug? ;)


ATM > Slug btw

[Jom]

I guess I'm the biggest chav mother, then, when you coalesce those two usertitles together.

I also like to think that I know my geography. I won a geography bee in elementary school :cool:

[Six Foot Revolver]

I guess I'm the biggest chav mother, then, when you coalesce those two usertitles together.

I also like to think that I know my geography. I won a geography bee in elementary school :cool:
A little child with a bee that can do Geography could be devastating :eek:

[munky_magik]

Well, I'd say a lot of Americans suck at geography, I always have to explain where exactly I'm from. No, Belgium is not in France.
I always have to explain that Scotland isn't part of England.

[Six Foot Revolver]

I always have to explain that Scotland isn't part of England.
How come you are never on MSN anymore?

Or have you just changed your account without telling me :upset:

[Bartender]

Med repped me for my Tarot thread back in May. After that, Bartender negged me for the double post I also got banned for. And Trilemma negged me during his period of unprofessionalism.

I'm still waiting to be able to rep you again, to rep you for your Spotlight threads. I keep getting the spread around message.

*baseball analogy*

I don't understand.

magik - thanks for letting me know about that album being available on the site now.

[Stoic]

I always have to explain that Scotland isn't part of England.

and that Greece is a europian country :upset:
and it's not Turkey

NP Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn

[Six Foot Revolver]

NP Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn
I <3 that album


NP:Rancid - Maxwell Murder

[Shattered_Future]

I <3 that album


NP:Rancid - Maxwell Murder

Great bass solo in that song...

[munky_magik]

and that Greece is a europian country :upset:
and it's not Turkey

NP Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn
:eek: My uncle comes from Greece.

How come you are never on MSN anymore?

Or have you just changed your account without telling me
I can just never really be bothered with it.

magik - thanks for letting me know about that album being available on the site now.
No problem.

[Stoic]

I <3 that album


Me too, it's so emotional. It's been a while since I last heard it. I hate it when people say that such music (shred, technical) only appeals to guitarists that want to improve their technique.

My uncle comes from Greece.

haha, he does? Say "geia" to him :p

greek people are everywhere. Half of Justin's (NJMetalMeister) family is greek too :D

[Bartender]

I always have to explain that Scotland isn't part of England.

I've had to correct a fair few Americans over the years too, but to be fair I've also encountered sometimes staggering stupidity from people in south of England, regarding Newcastle.

NP The Beta Band - The Three EPs

This music is making me sleepy, in a good way. And for some reason I'm very aware they're a Scottish band at the moment.

[ATM]

I haven't heard much from the Beta Band, but they are quite good.

Say Hi to Your Mom are playing near me soon, I can't wait!

Also, Kaiser Chiefs tomorow :D

[Arucard]

Kaiser Chiefs are in America? They are a pretty good band, if not slightly clichéd. They are basically doing what all of the new indie-pop bands are doing in England now, but relaitvly well. Still not as good as Bloc Party.

And also, i have discovered the wonders of Hate Eternal. They rule so much. The end.

[ATM]

I am just excited to get drunk and dance around. I hear their live show is a lot of fun.

[munky_magik]

Yeah, their live show is pretty hyped up.
Though that is mostly by the mainstream British media, which includes people like Fearne Cotton :-/, so I'm not too sure what to make of them.

[ATM]

Whatever the case, shows are always fun.

Munky, how hard would it be for me to find a Spiritual Beggars album?

[Stoic]

And also, i have discovered the wonders of Hate Eternal. They rule so much. The end.

Downloaded 3 songs off I, Monarch and still bore me...

[ATM]

This song (http://stonerrock.rockandrollhosting.net/images/vol4/sr_comp4/02_The%20Day%20The%20Earth%20Stood%20Still_On%20Th e%20Verge%20Of%20Dreaming.mp3) has some cool guitar work in it.

[Cain]

Not the biggest fan of the Kaiser Chefs. On thefacebook.com, me and my roommate and a few friends have a group called "Riot Predicters" because we would dance around our room making fun of their hit "I Predict a Riot," singing the chorus in obnoxious voices. We were all thoroughly distressed at the idea that they were "the next big thing."

I'm sure their live show is fun though. But I would have to be drunk.

[ATM]

I'll be drunk, don't worry.

Anyways, I'm not sure what I want to do tonight.

[Steerpike]

Cain, have you gotten a chance to read "Pickman's Model" yet? I hate to sound like your dad asking aoubt homework, but...

[ATM]

:lol: I just found the strangest cover of Don't Fear the Reaper in my mp3s.

[Cain]

Cain, have you gotten a chance to read "Pickman's Model" yet? I hate to sound like your dad asking aoubt homework, but...

No. :(

Now that my job is officially ended (no more work at all) I am likely to be less exhausted, and will certainly be running around less, which means sitting down with books will be an option once more, where it honestly hasn't recently.

[ATM]

I just applied at a local music shop. They seemed pretty interested.

[Stoic]

I just applied at a local music shop. They seemed pretty interested.

work in a CD store? This absolutely rules.

[Lord Abortion]

Hello all, a catchup post I forsee!
since spamming Jom's thread is something I steadfastly refuse to do, I thank Ali for his cradle uploads, I was beginning to think noone had them.

lucas- read lots and lots of Lovecraft

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'yleh wgah'nagl fhtagn

due to today's events my holiday to london in august is cancelled for now, the upshot of which are that
1- I am no longer going to quit my job
2. I have alot more money to spend on CD's and tickets to bands

I also appear to have been added on MSN by Leah :wave: (but am not the japenese fellow)

band practice tomorow and Tuesday- huzzah!

Alex- you are more English than alot of Englishmen I know

Hey Pete- long time no postee?


finished School! York uni was the subject of my final visit today and It was well worth a look, a beautiful campus- style place with lake and ducks...
I am applying there for sure now, still need AAB to get on the English literature course same as leeds and Warwick

[Steerpike]

No. :(

Now that my job is officially ended (no more work at all) I am likely to be less exhausted, and will certainly be running around less, which means sitting down with books will be an option once more, where it honestly hasn't recently.

Well, let me know. You have my e-mail address, so it should be easy to get in contact with me if you need to.

Alex- you are more English than alot of Englishmen I know

I never thought of myself as very English is the weird thing.

[Stoic]

^you should check the power metal thread now! :p

[Steerpike]

^you should check the power metal thread now! :p

Oh, I did. But again, I never thought I was that English. I always had myself figured for just plain continental.

[Arucard]

I'm thinkin of doing English at Uni, but what grades would i need to get in? That is mainly directed at Lord Abortion.

And Steerpike, i've been meaning to ask you this, whats your faverouite Angra album/song?

[munky_magik]

I'm thinkin of doing English at Uni, but what grades would i need to get in? That is mainly directed at Lord Abortion.

I think it depends on where and what you apply for exaclty.

[Bartender]

Yeah, most of it depends on which University you apply for. It also depends on the subjects, but more on the specifics of the course (how many other people want to take it, for example) rather than just the subject on it's own.

Morning all.

[Steerpike]

And Steerpike, i've been meaning to ask you this, whats your faverouite Angra album/song?

Hmm... I'd have to say I really like Rebirth the best. I don't really have a favorite song, though if I'd have to pick it would probably be Heroes of Sand. Everyone's seen me whoring it often enough.

[munky_magik]

Yeah, most of it depends on which University you apply for. It also depends on the subjects, but more on the specifics of the course (how many other people want to take it, for example) rather than just the subject on it's own.

Morning all.
I was going to ask you something but I completly forgot what it was :-/

Uh...NP:Pantera - Hollow


EDIT: Scratch that. NP: Spunge - Jump on demand. Whatever happened to them?

EDIT*2: Scratch that...NP: Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My heart.

Anyway, I think I'm off to bed.

[Bartender]

I was going to ask you something but I completly forgot what it was :-/

:-/ Well, let me know if you remember.

EDIT: Scratch that. NP: Spunge - Jump on demand. Whatever happened to them?

I've no idea, actually. I'm not really bothered.

EDIT*2: Scratch that...NP: Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My heart.

Anyway, I think I'm off to bed.

Good song. G'night.

[Moses]

I just got Drumkit from Hell and it is like the best thing I've ever downloaded.

[Shattered_Future]

I can't find a freaking drum program for Mac...

They either:

1. Cost riduculous amounts of cash
2. Aren't compatible with my computer
3. Are utter crap

It sucks... :angry:

[RCA]

I just got Drumkit from Hell and it is like the best thing I've ever downloaded.

Did you buy it, or was it a free download? I've been looking for that for awhile now.

[Moses]

I got it off Limewire.

[RCA]

I got it off Limewire.

No ****? Whoa.

/me logs onto Limewire

EDIT: Schweet, found it. :D

[Riva]

I got FruityLoops off of LimeWire. Can someone explain what Drumkit From Hell does?

Also, I have to agree that Alex is the most European American I have ever met.

Aaaand, I wish he would log onto MSN more often. :(

Ok, so last night I had a great time, people. My girlfriend and I went to the local show (you people would call it a fairground), and we were determined to have a good time despite the freezing weather and torrential rain.

So, we started out looking at all the exhibits (pottery, craft, horticulture, art) and ended up being shocked at the photography results. My girlfriend competed in the 15-19 years catergory, and the rules stipulate it must be an unaltered photo of any subject. Well, she got third for the photo of me shirtless, but the winner (and 2nd place winner) was one Johnathon Beecham, who had two of the shittiest, digitally altered (it looks like the guy was using photoshop for the first time, with his eyes closed, and then took a dump on the final product) photos I have ever seen. They were printed out on normal paper, so looked even shittier in comparison to the other photos.

However, a little research shows me that Johnathon (and his sister Mary, who incidentally took all the honours in her section of 14 and under, with some equally crap photos) are the new Show President's (Mark Beecham) children. Looks like the judges wanted to curry favour with him, and thus keep their cushy payed work.

However, the rest of our night was excellent. We watched the wood-chopping, the equestrian events, the pole-climbing, and a rather annoying clown. We also had a "bomb threat", where a lady sitting to my right stood up and left, leaving a rather large bag behind. A concerned citizen must have glanced at it also, and rushed off to the police, who returned, called in the "bomb", failed to clear the area, and then opened it up to reveal..... clothes! :)

We also went to the Animal Farm, petted the Alpacas, Camels, Longhorns and even the cutest litter of puppies you have ever seen.

After that, we decided to head home, since it was raining like the heavens were flooded. We're planning on going on the rides tonight.

Oh, and the food was great. I ate chips, hot dogs, hot cinammon donuts, peanut and honeycomb brittle, fresh lemonade... wonderful. :D

[RCA]

Sounds like loads o' fun, Riva. Did they have one of those giant yellow slides there? I love those. :thumb:

Darn, now I want hot cinnamon donuts. :angry:

[Steerpike]

Also, I have to agree that Alex is the most European American I have ever met.

Aaaand, I wish he would log onto MSN more often. :(

Well, these days I'm usually asleep when you're on. I quit my job at Target, so I'm back to getting up in the mornings once more.

[Riva]

Well, these days I'm usually asleep when you're on. I quit my job at Target, so I'm back to getting up in the mornings once more.

You darn American's and your bizarre timezones.

Sounds like loads o' fun, Riva. Did they have one of those giant yellow slides there? I love those. :thumb:

Darn, now I want hot cinnamon donuts. :angry:

Yep, a long 20m one.

And I'm getting more of those donuts, they were the best.

[RCA]

Yep, a long 20m one.

And I'm getting more of those donuts, they were the best.

Have one of those donuts for me, if you will. :thumb:

[littledrummerboy]

Riva - sounds like fun. I love spending time with my boyfriend at things like that. It's nice.

What's up with everyone? And where the hell is Ray? I haven't talked to him in like 5 days.
I hate you, I want to see NIN so bad :upset:

[Moses]

I got FruityLoops off of LimeWire. Can someone explain what Drumkit From Hell does?

It's basically the most realistic sounding drum kit program. The only thing I can complain about is the kick doesn't have enough oomph but you can use some of the other packs on there to fix that. It goes along with Fruity Loops.

Also I need to whore my thread:

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368370

[Permanent Solution]

I feel like such a stranger here.

I won't have to use drum programs anymore very soon here, as we're moving to a new house and building a studio in the basement :D

[BoboTheRagingHobo]

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0721051gold1.html

Refl!

I cut my finger, more so my fingernail on my bikes foot peg, now it's hard to type. It ripped off half of my fingernail, what a way to start off a promising week end. :shakes fist: :\

[Moses]

I feel like such a stranger here.

I won't have to use drum programs anymore very soon here, as we're moving to a new house and building a studio in the basement :D
Bastard, I want a studio... :upset:

/is actually a bastard himself.

[Permanent Solution]

Bastard, I want a studio... :upset:

/is actually a bastard himself.
Hah...touche.

It's so cool, like we're putting up sound proofing and buying a ton of nice top-level recording stuff...

I want to be a sound engineer and my brother wants to be a pro bass player, so it will be used a lot :)

[Moses]

That's really awesome, if I had money I'd be well on my way to having a studio in my basement.

[Permanent Solution]

Yeah...My brother is paying for most of it since I have to pay for college :-\

The cool thing is my parents agreed to move so we could do it. We couldn't build one in our current house.

[magicbus]

So last night I opened all of my Beatles playlists and set them to shufle and repeat. I went to bed, and left my computer on all night, and well into the morning. After checking my Audioscrobbler, I see that Pink Floyd is at 512, and The Beatles at about 370. Later, when I checked it again, the Beatles jumped to 523, taking the lead by 5!

That means I listened to 150 Beatles songs last night while I was sleeping.

/good story

[Permanent Solution]

I can listen to a song while sleeping, then recognize it later on after only hearing it that once. It's so crazy how your brain works.

[Kingofdudes]

I listen to weird stuff when I sleep. A lot of wintersun and Solefald lately.

[magicbus]

I can listen to a song while sleeping, then recognize it later on after only hearing it that once. It's so crazy how your brain works.

Where have you been at? :confused:

[BoboTheRagingHobo]

So last night I opened all of my Beatles playlists and set them to shufle and repeat. I went to bed, and left my computer on all night, and well into the morning. After checking my Audioscrobbler, I see that Pink Floyd is at 512, and The Beatles at about 370. Later, when I checked it again, the Beatles jumped to 523, taking the lead by 5!

That means I listened to 150 Beatles songs last night while I was sleeping.

/good story


That happens to me alot. :\

I always fall asleep with a few songs set on repeat, then it messes up my scrobbler, oh well.


NP - Carcass - Tools of the Trade

Old Carcass owns.

[Permanent Solution]

Where have you been at? :confused:
You know...around *shifty*

(Mafia business, I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you)

[Kurtz]

Yeah...My brother is paying for most of it since I have to pay for college :-\

The cool thing is my parents agreed to move so we could do it. We couldn't build one in our current house.

Is it going to be in Denver or what?

[Permanent Solution]

Is it going to be in Denver or what?
It's in Castle Rock, which is about 30 minutes south of where we currently live (in Denver's suburbs), so it's a little bit out there...but it's twice the size of our current house, so it's a trade off.

[ATM]

Sup Vince?

I just saw Willy Wonka with a friend of mine who I met in Norway.

My friend invited me to see his band play on the 4th. He said they are grindcore. I have no clue what to expect.

KingofDudes: Are Wintersun the stoner rock band? I think I downloaded one of their songs tonight.

[Kingofdudes]

KingofDudes: Are Wintersun the stoner rock band? I think I downloaded one of their songs tonight.
They are Folk Metal

[Permanent Solution]

Sup Vince?

My friend invited me to see his band play on the 4th. He said they are grindcore. I have no clue what to expect.

Sup (Umm...who are you? :-\)

If he's like most kids...spastic metalcore. I think.

[ATM]

Sup (Umm...who are you? :-\)

If he's like most kids...spastic metalcore. I think.

It'sa me, ATM.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Prodigal

[Permanent Solution]

It'sa me, ATM.

NP: Porcupine Tree - Prodigal
Ahhh...I see. Everyone got name changes :-\

Well jeez...now I have to type 4 letters to address you instead of three :angry: (I never use Chris because it's 5 hah, true story)

[ATM]

You can call me Slu if you'd like :-*

[Permanent Solution]

Haha, I first read that as slut...and I was like "Wha?" but then I realized I just can't read after midnight very well. :upset:

I think your user title added to that misread *shifty*

[ATM]

If you really want to call me slut, feel free.

What's new with you, man?

[Permanent Solution]

I'll consider that ;)

Well, as mentioned above, I'm moving come August (right before I go back to school hah), other than that, I've just been working mostly. Went to Seattle last week for some family stuff, it was pretty fun. You?

[GaggingOrder]

Hello all. I've missed you, Vince. You don't know me, though.

I'm about to make a banging cool thread.

So i just finished playing AIM truth or dare with two female friends, both 14, (I'm 15), and I must say it was interesting. All of our parents were home, so we didn't take it very far, but I ultimately had to do several things, such as hit on my brother, make out with a picture of the bassist in My Chemical Romance, and jerk off while saying "I'm one dirty slut!" :rolleyes:

I like calling you 'Christian', slug.

I've only fallen to sleep listening to radiohead. Not because it's boring, but because it's mellow and relaxing.

[Lunch]

AIM truth or dare? Thats a low I'm happy to say I've never sunk to. Sorry to hear that you did.

[ATM]

I'll consider that ;)

Well, as mentioned above, I'm moving come August (right before I go back to school hah), other than that, I've just been working mostly. Went to Seattle last week for some family stuff, it was pretty fun. You?

Not much, I was up in Massachusetts for a week.

Now I am looking for a job because my parents decided to start charging me rent.

[Permanent Solution]

Not much, I was up in Massachusetts for a week.

Now I am looking for a job because my parents decided to start charging me rent.
Hah, that sucks. I have a job, but I spend too much money...I'll end up saving about as much as my stipend from the school is anyways heh. Where are you looking?

[Lunch]

I haven't working, but I passed my drug test, so now will be in about a week.

[ATM]

Good work :cool:

Willy Wonka was a pretty crazy movie.

[GaggingOrder]

AIM truth or dare? Thats a low I'm happy to say I've never sunk to. Sorry to hear that you did.
It was pathetic, yes, but I'm open to trying new things, even if they don't sound promising.


I didn't like Charlie and the chocolate factory, I thought it was broing and unfunny. ANd I despise Tim Burton.

[Lunch]

There is a difference between trying new things and doing something that makes you stop and think, "My life is completely pathetic".

[GaggingOrder]

The time when I realized that my life was pathetic was way before this one sad incident.

[Permanent Solution]

There is a difference between trying new things and doing something that makes you stop and think, "My life is completely pathetic".
Like internet relationships...

*steps back quietly*

*runs away*

[ATM]

Hah, that sucks. I have a job, but I spend too much money...I'll end up saving about as much as my stipend from the school is anyways heh. Where are you looking?

A few CD stores, and a guitar shop.

[Permanent Solution]

A few CD stores, and a guitar shop.
THose sound like good places to work, at least. It's where I spend most of my money :) That and food, and I work at a grocery store hah.

[Lunch]

I want to work at a CD store, but for the shops where I live you have to be 18. Most of them sell adult entertainment products and/or tobacco.

[heavy metal kid]

I want to work at a CD store, but for the shops where I live you have to be 18. Most of them sell adult entertainment products and/or tobacco.

i have a friend that works in one, she says that it's pretty boring.

[GaggingOrder]

Now a girl is telling me to read short stories little girls wrote about My Chemical Romance members having sex and killing each other. And I said hell no. I know where to draw the line.

I worked at a Matress company my dad owned for about a year. It wasn't so bad.

[Lunch]

I don't expect work to be exciting, but I would look forward to the monthly discounts.

[heavy metal kid]

I don't expect work to be exciting, but I would look forward to the monthly discounts.


that's the only good thing,and even she gets to enter free to concerts or gigs.

[Permanent Solution]

And now's the time I whore my beautiful thread out to everyone :D

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368836

[Arucard]

Hmm... I'd have to say I really like Rebirth the best. I don't really have a favorite song, though if I'd have to pick it would probably be Heroes of Sand. Everyone's seen me whoring it often enough.

Late reply, but thats my second faverouite album. I really like Temple Of Shadows because of the free DVD of the Rebirth tour i got with it, and the drums are so tight on Temple Of Shadows. I also like the idea of the Conquest Knight thing they have going on on that album.

Heroes of Sand used to be my faverouite song, but now i probably prefer Temple of Hate, Acid Rain or Spread Your Fire.

Great band.

[clearvision]

Is Gagging Order female? It has been bugging me for a while now...

Is Tori Amos any good? I may get her 'Little Earthquakes' album, is it reccomended by any of you?

Armed Police shot someone, supposedly a suicide bomber, In London today. This sh!t is getting worrying...

[Riva]

GO is male, I think.

Also, it is rather funny that you do AIM truth or dare, but have no proof of performing the dares. :p

So, I just got back from our second visit to the show. It was quite fun. We ate tons of fairy floss and chips, and went on 5 rides. A ferris wheel (slightly hampered by the freezing wind), three really fast rides designed to make you throw up, and then a chair-o-plane.

My favourite ride was one called The Hurricane, which involves you going up and down very fast whilst speeding around in a circle. You can feel your stomach in your throat the entire time. There was also a ride called the Breakdance, which tries to approximate the strain you put on your neck when you headbang for 6 hours without stopping. Fun though.

However, not 2 hours after we left the show, torrential rains and gale-force winds set in. What a lovely winter storm. :rolleyes: So, if you were coming to visit me in the next week or so ;) we can't go to the reef. Sorry.

[Josh]

so, me is back from my hiking trip, it was pretty damn good. the scenery and weather were great, and so was the food at the hostels we stopped at :) and i got to visit 3 countries, France Italy and Switzerland, which was pretty cool.
the only bad thing is that even after walking 125 miles in 10 days and climbing a total of 42000 feet i still have a beer belly :(

Is Gagging Order female? It has been bugging me for a while now...

Is Tori Amos any good? I may get her 'Little Earthquakes' album, is it reccomended by any of you?

Armed Police shot someone, supposedly a suicide bomber, In London today. This sh!t is getting worrying...
i didn't hear anything about that yet, i heard about the second round of explosives that failed to detonate properly though.

armed police shot a guy dead in a town near mine this week, beat up his ex-wife severely and then shot at police with a home-made shotgun.

[NJMetalMeister]

really? I'll take it more seriously as soon as my PC is fixed (for the 666th time).

Have fun to that pub :wave:


Watched the Under 19 soccer match between Greece and Germany, Germany totally destroyed greece, so you can suck it Stoic :p

I'd rather live in Europe than America...simply because America's ugly. It's completely built up, and there's almost NO nature here...

Around NYC, anyway...

Ive seen a fair bit of the US, and it really isnt an ugly country, but since i live around NYC (from jersey obviously), i will agree that area is not a very nature-y or beautiful part of the county.

Personally i dont think I could live in Europe full time, after having been here a year, there are just a few things that dont work for me, such as the hours offices and businesses are open here, and nothing being open on sunday and what not.

Lots of people think America is a country full of fat, greedy bastards.

Sad thing is, lots of us are...

Once again, thats mostly just the northeast, and the chicago area haha.

Actually, here in Canada, the stereotype is that American's are complete idiots who:
a)know nothing about anything except America
b)brag about how powerful America is
c)know absoluty nothing about Canada, and make stupid stereotypes about us constantly
d)all of the above

E: canadians are idiots who say "aboot" and dont diserve to border america :cool:

Actually i really like canada, once again i dont think i could ever really live there, but i have been to Toronto quite a few times, and it is great.

I think we call it an antenna

Correct, and if you do ever want to come to europe you should become well versed in British english terms, so as not to cause confusion. For example, you dont want to go to the UK and use the term "fanny" to refer to someones rear end


I don't understand.


Well it all depends on if you actually understand baseball or not, considering that the original analogy was directed towards americans, i felt it was good enough. Basically the analogy is you like a certain sports team, said team makes it to the finals of whatever sport they play, and that team just barely loses (in this case referencing the very close last two elections, where the democrats only lost by a hair), even though they can try again in the next year (or election year in this case), you wouldnt necessarily stop liking the sports team or the sport entirely, whereas many Democrats, or people who voted against bush (there are third parties, obviously) are starting to be hellbent against the american government and society.


greek people are everywhere. Half of Justin's (NJMetalMeister) family is greek too :D

Yep, and last night we went to this local Gyros shop near the dorms here and they always give you a free shot of ouzo, gave them a nice Opa! and they loved it. Greek hospitality is amazing, just so you know.



Also, I have to agree that Alex is the most European American I have ever met.



What about me? Then again I am like european by osmosis now after having lived here for a while. And also now i talk in Irish/UK slang all the time thanks to my friends out here, gonna confuse a lot of people when i get home. For example i was on the phone with my mother the other day and i used the phrase "Taking the piss" and she didnt understand at all.

[Riva]

What about me? Then again I am like european by osmosis now after having lived here for a while. And also now i talk in Irish/UK slang all the time thanks to my friends out here, gonna confuse a lot of people when i get home. For example i was on the phone with my mother the other day and i used the phrase "Taking the piss" and she didnt understand at all.

Haha, taking the piss is such an awesome phrase. I say it a lot also, so it isn't really a European thing. But you are pretty much honourary European, whereas Alex is just a poor old American who seems to be slightly continental.

EDIT: G'night, people. I shall converse again tomorrow. :wave:

[NJMetalMeister]

fair enough, and i agree, taking the piss is a great phrase, gonna have to just start using it regularly and have my friends back at home pick it up as well and spread it across the US, very slowly.

[\m/Pete\m/]

ahh good morning all. I come bearing gifts

http://ultimate-guitar.com/news/online_downloads/media_updates_disturbed_bobaflex_trapt_him.html?20 0507220323

listen to that Disturbed song...Im looking pretty forward to the new album

(oh and listen to the whole song please)

[Steerpike]

whereas Alex is just a poor old American who seems to be slightly continental.

Thanks, I think...

Anyway, I'm still trying to get my modem fixed, so I might not have all the uploads ready for the Wuthering Heights spotlight tomorrow.

Also, Sunday I'll put up my FG on power metal, which may or may not have uploads, again depending on my modem not being a bitch.

[Stoic]

Also, Sunday I'll put up my FG on power metal, which may or may not have uploads, again depending on my modem not being a bitch.

Please dont put only cheesy euro power bands :p

[munky_magik]

Please dont put only cheesy euro power bands :p
The terms "cheesy" and "power metal" are synonymous.


Riva: Sorry for running out on you like that but you know...sun :(

[Stoic]

The terms "cheesy" and "power metal" are synonymous.

:lol:
Indeed, but some bands are less cheesy than others. The cheesiest ones are the most popular though.

[Bartender]

Well it all depends on if you actually understand baseball or not, considering that the original analogy was directed towards americans, i felt it was good enough. Basically the analogy is you like a certain sports team, said team makes it to the finals of whatever sport they play, and that team just barely loses (in this case referencing the very close last two elections, where the democrats only lost by a hair), even though they can try again in the next year (or election year in this case), you wouldnt necessarily stop liking the sports team or the sport entirely, whereas many Democrats, or people who voted against bush (there are third parties, obviously) are starting to be hellbent against the american government and society.

It's not really a perfect analogy though, is it? Since the reason people are despairing of the system isn't just because they lost, it's because as they saw it they lost in an unfair election. Just like baseball fans may go off baseball if their favourite team keeps losing because the opposition is allowed to pitch beachballs at them, or something. I'm sorry, I've not been to many baseball games.

Morning all.

NP Oasis & Eminem & Green Day & Travis - I don't think it has a name, but it's pretty good.

[\m/Pete\m/]

Hey how many of you guys are doin the Metal Comp.?

and if so what songs?

[Stoic]

You can see the dibs in the first page of the thread :)

[NJMetalMeister]

It's not really a perfect analogy though, is it? Since the reason people are despairing of the system isn't just because they lost, it's because as they saw it they lost in an unfair election. Just like baseball fans may go off baseball if their favourite team keeps losing because the opposition is allowed to pitch beachballs at them, or something. I'm sorry, I've not been to many baseball games.

Morning all.

NP Oasis & Eminem & Green Day & Travis - I don't think it has a name, but it's pretty good.

Well i never said it was a perfect analogy, just a good one, which it is.

Hey how many of you guys are doin the Metal Comp.?

and if so what songs?

I am, hopefully, as long as all my gear is still in working order when i get back to the US on monday to record the guitars and what not (already have the drums done)

The song is "A problem yet to be solved" by anata

[\m/Pete\m/]

Yeah I know there's a dibs page...I was just trying to spark a conversation

Ive been up all night and Im very bored

[clearvision]

Haha, sureley when you edited you could have wiped out the question...?

Which Kyuss album should i get first?

[\m/Pete\m/]

God Im so tired

thank you kind sir

[superpeer]

Haha, sureley when you edited you could have wiped out the question...?

Which Kyuss album should i get first?

I always hear good things about Welcome to the Sky Valley and Blues for the Red Sun, I don't own them though, and haven't heard enough from them to make a judgement, but still.

[Arucard]

Ok. Ok. Ok.

Im so angry. What do you do when you get into an argument with some who says that Maiden are a repetive band who are more about the image than the music, but who says Jack White is God? Jake says punch him but i cant see him at the minute.

[clearvision]

Ok. Ok. Ok.

Im so angry. What do you do when you get into an argument with some who says that Maiden are a repetive band who are more about the image than the music, but who says Jack White is God? Jake says punch him but i cant see him at the minute.

:lol: Jake is an aggressive fellow.

I find maiden repetitive, and I think Jack white is semi-talented (though most white stripe stuff is awful). I think in a different blues-based band he would shine more...But I obviously wouldn't use the terms above, and i don't really think maiden are really image conscious atall, all the artwork stuff is just playfull i think.

Thanks superpeer, though i looked at the samples on amazon, and Kyuss osund like a heavy mr bungle. I think I'll give them a miss...

[Steerpike]

Ok. Ok. Ok.

Im so angry. What do you do when you get into an argument with some who says that Maiden are a repetive band who are more about the image than the music, but who says Jack White is God? Jake says punch him but i cant see him at the minute.

Well you could go for the cheap shots like saying, "All about image? That's interesting coming from a guy who listens to a group in which the drummer's claim to fame is not wearing a bra."

You could also point out that by saying Iron Maiden is repetitive, he has likely never heard an entire album by them. Another argument you could use is that while Bruce combines classical and theatrical singing styles with metal and Dave, Adrian, and Janick blend the best of speed metal, classical influences, and bluesy emotion, all Jack White does is produce radio-friendly riffs that match the vocal melody.

[Arucard]

I said alot of those things Steerpike, but thanks for the advice. He annoyed me when he said 'All songs are based around one riff' and i said 'have you ever heard of Prog?' He comes back with the most chilidish, i've lost this argument retort ever.

'No, but i've heard of ****.'

[Steerpike]

I said alot of those things Steerpike, but thanks for the advice. He annoyed me when he said 'All songs are based around one riff' and i said 'have you ever heard of Prog?' He comes back with the most chilidish, i've lost this argument retort ever.

'No, but i've heard of ****.'

Alright, where is the little twerp. Let me deal with this. I'll have his spirit crushed and maimed within 5 minutes.

EDIT: To a childish response like that, you want to reply with something along the lines of, "How long you been saving that little chestnut?"

[clearvision]

Woah, calm down this is getting witty :lol:

It's pretty obvious this dudes attitude isn't gonna be change. to be fair he has got a point, he doesn't like iron maiden's up tempo power metal type of riff, which can sound pretty darn similair. He likes Jack white's style of bluesy accompaniment to the vocals. Now when you try and show his ignorance he replied with the **** line, no-one likes to be ignorant so he just ended the argument...

/Is bored and likes sticking up for the losing team.

[Steerpike]

Woah, calm down this is getting witty :lol:

It's pretty obvious this dudes attitude isn't gonna be change. to be fair he has got a point, he doesn't like iron maiden's up tempo power metal type of riff, which can sound pretty darn similair. He likes Jack white's style of bluesy accompaniment to the vocals. Now when you try and show his ignorance he replied with the **** line, no-one likes to be ignorant so he just ended the argument...

/Is bored and likes sticking up for the losing team.

Fools need to be put in their place. I don't tolerate that sort of behaviour in people. Rather than being a close-minded little twit, he should have listened.

[ATM]

Joe, I don't know why you get so worked up when somebody doesn't agree with you.

People make fun of the music I like all the time, but who cares?