Jolt Country

So who was/is "Casual Observer" anyway? I was only half-reading the thread explosion from a couple weeks ago. Did any of you figure it out, or what?

(If CO is still reading: a belated 'welcome' to the BBS.)

What's with this sudden goddam obsession of yours to know everything that goes on around here? It's not like you've been around to care, it's not like we mean anything to you. You abandoned us, and it's unfair for you to ask to be a part of this again.

Vitriola wrote:What's with this sudden goddam obsession of yours to know everything that goes on around here? It's not like you've been around to care, it's not like we mean anything to you. You abandoned us, and it's unfair for you to ask to be a part of this again.

Since when has the lot of you meaning anything to me been important?

This place has been slow before. I've built it up then and I'll build it up again. I will make the relationship stronger and better than its ever been. Look, I didn't mean to be a bad parent to you and the kids. I just got busy with work and all. Those other websites mean nothing to me. I don't love them! It was purely physical!

Now let's forget all about that and make with the good times.

There just might be corn served.

Riddle me this:

I demand that people explain their links!

That is what I demand!

When is Ben coming back? Oh God, I am so depressed.

Ice Cream Jonsey wrote:When is Ben coming back? Oh God, I am so depressed.

'When is (he) coming back?' Oh, that's rich. Very rich.

The answer is that he is never coming back. He is traveling the country and left this (all of this) behind. He doesn't have time to acquiese to your pathetic, frumpy mewlings, catcalls and pleading.

There is a time and a place for this sort of thing. Having left the whole "L.A. Scene," I am in no mood to recover those feelings here. Ferndale has been a welcome, eye-opening (and mind-opening!) relieft, and I do not wish for it to get like it was.

"This, please, cannot be that."(*)

(*) Yes, I wrote this entire post to set up one of my favorite lines from the introduction to Magnolia. I could do a whole month here of posts written for no other purpose than to set up Magnolia quotes. But I won't, because I hate every single one of you, including the neutered "Size-Sop" present and especially the neutered "Size-Sop" present.

Ice Cream Jonsey wrote:So who was/is "Casual Observer" anyway? I was only half-reading the thread explosion from a couple weeks ago. Did any of you figure it out, or what?

(If CO is still reading: a belated 'welcome' to the BBS.)

I'm just someone who's been hanging around for a few months but never really bothered to post. I know a couple of Jolt denizens (won't say who) which seems to be the best reason to pay attention. I finally got fed up with Worm's posts and had to say something. I know a couple of Jolt denizens and have become somewhat interested in some of the conversations that go on. It's sometimes like a wierd monty pithon skit mixed with the star trek and dnd roll play game culture which I flirted with in the past.

I appreciate the welcome and I look forward to making many historically insignificant but hopefully witty or at least true comments.

One idea for improving the site, I think we should set up a "Waste" or other privately encripted network. Since most everybody here checks out usenet and other sources for fun digital stuff - it would be great to safely access everybody's stash. This board's warm and personal relations would only enhance the network effect of this effort.

I think that is an awesome idea. I know I have some donations I could throw in.

Ice Cream Jonsey - Strap it on, lets go. Make it happen. Add that to your action item list.

Thanks,

Casual Observer wrote:I'm just someone who's been hanging around for a few months but never really bothered to post. I know a couple of Jolt denizens (won't say who) which seems to be the best reason to pay attention. I finally got fed up with Worm's posts and had to say something. I know a couple of Jolt denizens and have become somewhat interested in some of the conversations that go on. It's sometimes like a wierd monty pithon skit mixed with the star trek and dnd roll play game culture which I flirted with in the past.

Look, I mean, I could really give a fuck who you are: My life is such that, however much I reveal to this little Internet Purgatory is only really a shred of my strained, tattered soul, but what's really the point of being all coy with your identity; especially if you actually know one or more of the regulars?

Just riddle me this yes or no question: Are you either Forum Socialist or Bot? Of course, having a designated Forum Socialist on the same forum as Roody Yogurt seemed rather redundant, but there seems to be a certain similarity in tone between you and the two aforementioned BBS entities.

And Robb, if you really care, can't you look up IP addresses? Or has Ben shamed you away from ever using that power ever again?

Casual Observer wrote:One idea for improving the site, I think we should set up a "Waste" or other privately encripted network. Since most everybody here checks out usenet and other sources for fun digital stuff - it would be great to safely access everybody's stash. This board's warm and personal relations would only enhance the network effect of this effort.

Excellent suggestion; thanks. I can't recommend the trading of warez, but for other fun digital stuff like you say that would be great. For instance, all anime would be all right to trade, because nobody in their right mind would pay for it anyway.

I am very slow to implement great ideas, so if this takes me a while to setup I apologize in advance. Thanks for the suggestion. If there is a way to integrate that with the BBS I'd be all for it.

Debaser wrote:And Robb, if you really care, can't you look up IP addresses? Or has Ben shamed you away from ever using that power ever again?

I can do it, but I very rarely do so any more. This is of my attempt to be "one of the fellas." For instance, if I entered a sword-and-mace free-for-all, would all of you be inclined to let me win, or would you be right there trying to bash my skull in and lop off my limbs? I hope the latter. I think that adds to the "spirit" of the discussion.

game

LG wrote:game

Point taken. I am working on it nightly. We don't want you to become some sort one-trick pony here, Loafergirl. Where's the content?

("Where's the game?" she'll ask.)

I know. Game coming soon. Promise.

I wouldn't mind it if Loafergirl were <i>my</i> pony.

Bruce

Classic Bruce.

I see, open up the secret download base to everyone. Why call it a secret download base if everyone knows about it? INCLUDING THE RIAA AND THE GOVT.





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Casual Observer wrote:I'm just someone who's been hanging around for a few months but never really bothered to post. I know a couple of Jolt denizens (won't say who) which seems to be the best reason to pay attention.

Holy shit. Rachel Brandwein?

AArdvark wrote:I see, open up the secret download base to everyone. Why call it a secret download base if everyone knows about it? INCLUDING THE RIAA AND THE GOVT.

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ITS ALWAYS FUN UNTILL
SOMEONE GETS HURT
AARDVARK

Oh yeah, Ashcroft and the RIAA are really gonna read this board. (said with as much sarcasm as I can muster)

If LG's gonna be one-trick - I will be that one trick.

Back off, bitches!