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 Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 18:58 Post subject: I used to come to Nforce, then I got a life. LOLOLO!!1one |
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I used to be addicted to this forum, now my life has become a lot more demanding of my time, in a good way. I still browse it very occasionally, and this weekend my plans have fallen through because of the weather, so I'm bored and even decided to post ZOMG!
Do you think this forum is a substitute for something missing in your life? For me it provided social interaction, which I did not get very often because I was either stuck in the lab or playing computer games. Now my life provides the social contact I need, because I have a long term girlfriend I often go to social occasions with, and the demanding part of my (self-employed) genotyping contract is over, since I just have to wait for a virus to incubate in rats for a few months. So I have free time in the week, which I have used to make a successful effort to reconnect with friends.
Not saying it's a bad thing necessarily, and I do love this forum in a way since it has such a diverse range of characters, some of which I have come to know very well. I almost feel like some of the regulars are friends oddly enough. But I do think I used it vicariously in place of real socialising, which stopped me from actually getting out there and making an effort.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
"Faith without logic is the same as knowledge without understanding; meaningless"
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 19:02 Post subject: |
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Welcome back Animal! It's a welcome back for me too since I've been away for so many months but yeah I'm like you I cant help my self coming to this forum and it's kind of like a social interaction which I didnt get also being stuck in afgan with the same people.
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 19:05 Post subject: |
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I believe that if we're all going down in a giant virus outbreak it's gonna be AM's fault.
But anyway. I guess for some it could be a substitution for other things but I don't think it applies for the general population of this board.
You could be right or you could be blatantly overanalyzing. So: meh to that. 
| sabin1981 wrote: | Now you're just arguing semantics. Getting fucked in the ass with a broom stale is an "improvement" over getting stabbed in the eye with a fork  |
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 19:10 Post subject: |
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ixigia
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 19:16 Post subject: |
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Welcome back. 
Could you release a virus that suddenly decreases the heavy addiction to this forum without any collateral damage such as having a social life and/or a girlfriend? 
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 19:20 Post subject: |
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@AnimalMother
played Prototype?
But what do you expect?
I can only speak for myself here but.
Depression? Sure, the world shows me no quarter and my life ain't going anywhere in the direction I want it to.
Apathy? Indeed. The world is going down fast and nobody cares, so why should I?
Anger? Do I like the fact that my life is going nowhere at almost the speed of light? Or that the world is going to shits and nobody (inacluding myself) really cares? Hellz no.
I combine these three things and that's not because I have no friends and social interactions. I got both. Maybe not the type or amount I'd like but that's another story.
So let's say meh *shrugs shoulders* to that.
| sabin1981 wrote: | | Now you're just arguing semantics. Getting fucked in the ass with a broom stale is an "improvement" over getting stabbed in the eye with a fork |
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Ronhrin
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 19:56 Post subject: |
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Welcome back AM.
Haven't seen you post in here for over a year!
Glad you remembered us
He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither
- Benjamin Franklin - 1759
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Aug 2010 20:03 Post subject: |
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I have a life and I still enjoy it to be an active member 
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Aug 2010 02:00 Post subject: |
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I mostly use the pc gaming and move/tv section of the forum.
Still am a nolifer tho, just in other places 
i5-3570k @4.4gHz, MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4g OC'd, MSI z77a-g45, Corsair Vengeance 8gb 1600mHz, Corsair TX650 PSU, Crucial M4 128gb, WD 1.5 TB HDD, Seagate 1TB HDD, LG 27MB85R-B 1440p
RSI name: ctulu
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fisk
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TSR69
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Frant
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| Posted: Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 08:33 Post subject: |
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Hi, AnimalMother!
Welcome back. Remember about that scientific epiphany you had, seeing the world in another light? I had one of myself, too. No wonder you study biology - it's the most beautiful and elegant science there is. I regret not choosing it myself, currently studying osteo/paleoanthropology.
How's life?
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| Posted: Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 10:13 Post subject: |
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| Praetori wrote: | Hi, AnimalMother!
Welcome back. Remember about that scientific epiphany you had, seeing the world in another light? I had one of myself, too. No wonder you study biology - it's the most beautiful and elegant science there is. I regret not choosing it myself, currently studying osteo/paleoanthropology.
How's life? |
Meh it's all just applied physics  j/k (not! )
Anywho wb AM
I have to agree it's a lot easier to argue on forum and talk and whatnot than actually be around ppl.
It's a lot easier to just click the X button if you don't want to agree with someone or you do not want to converse with.
Forum is kind of a exhaust valve. And it can be pretty addictive :\
Especially for someone who hates meeting new ppl (like me  ). I like the safety of ppl I know and there are some benefits to that, but also I find that it's limiting, because I prolly don't have many 'introductory social skills'...
"Quantum mechanics is actually, contrary to it's reputation, unbeliveably simple, once you take the physics out."
Scott Aaronson | chiv wrote: | | thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found. |
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deelix
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| Posted: Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 21:32 Post subject: |
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| Praetori wrote: | Hi, AnimalMother!
Welcome back. Remember about that scientific epiphany you had, seeing the world in another light? I had one of myself, too. No wonder you study biology - it's the most beautiful and elegant science there is. I regret not choosing it myself, currently studying osteo/paleoanthropology.
How's life? |
Could you elaborate on the epiphany you experienced? In PM if you would prefer.
In terms of awareness I have gone far beyond the original epiphany, I now feel that was just a stepping stone to a far deeper understanding of reality as a whole.
I believe that biology is the most relevant scientific discipline, since the confines of human physiology and consciousness are the greatest limit to our capacity for true advancement. We should first focus on overcoming the self-destructiveness of human nature, before we attempt to control the fundaments of the universe.
Life is pretty good for me at the moment, but only because I've put great effort into steering it where I want to go.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
"Faith without logic is the same as knowledge without understanding; meaningless"
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| Posted: Tue, 24th Aug 2010 00:36 Post subject: |
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Long term girlfriend? enjoy your hand and your imaginary social life.
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| Posted: Tue, 24th Aug 2010 19:04 Post subject: |
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| AnimalMother wrote: | | We should first focus on overcoming the self-destructiveness of human nature, |
i don't get this idea, you can't remove the ability for people to do damage any more than you can stop people breathing. unless you mean helping suicidal people and what-not.
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Nalo
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| Posted: Wed, 25th Aug 2010 19:40 Post subject: |
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| FriendlyBus wrote: | | AnimalMother wrote: | | We should first focus on overcoming the self-destructiveness of human nature, |
i don't get this idea, you can't remove the ability for people to do damage any more than you can stop people breathing. unless you mean helping suicidal people and what-not. |
I'm not talking about the physical capacity for damage, I'm talking about the way humanity as a whole seems to be in conflict with itself. But seriously, I'm not talking practically, but hypothetically about some point in the future when humans as a whole have become more enlightened. Which I believe will require transhuman technology at least.
| FireMaster wrote: | | Long term girlfriend? enjoy your hand and your imaginary social life. |
Ah Firemaster, I would expect no less from your belligerent self. I suppose for you, the concept of having any kind of long term relationship with someone just doesn't exist. Enjoy living and dying alone, don't worry with your habits it'll all be over soon. You won't be missed by anyone.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
"Faith without logic is the same as knowledge without understanding; meaningless"
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Esel_Gesi
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Aug 2010 19:12 Post subject: |
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| pistolshrimp wrote: | I used to be addicted to this forum, I loved some of the people who used to post here reg. but since they left I find the forum to be a different place. I found something in their posts/opinions/humour.
Back to Am's first post I have to agree, I find a lot of apathy, depression and anger as well. I think it is because it is easier to bitch on forums because people are not in your face. Plus it is therapeutic to write stuff down. |
I agree with you, this site was kind of like an interactive journal at times. I'm on here way less now too mostly because of school, work, gf, etc. but it was nice to be able to bitch about something and have a bunch of people respond to it.
It's weird to see regulars disappear from here. |
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Aug 2010 21:31 Post subject: |
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| AnimalMother wrote: |
| FireMaster wrote: | | Long term girlfriend? enjoy your hand and your imaginary social life. |
Ah Firemaster, I would expect no less from your belligerent self. I suppose for you, the concept of having any kind of long term relationship with someone just doesn't exist. Enjoy living and dying alone, don't worry with your habits it'll all be over soon. You won't be missed by anyone. |
Well, I would have left more people in tears without the need to be cried upon.
Also, if you ever make the stupid idea of getting married, enjoy having 50% of everything you worked hard to get taken out of you a few years later.
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Aug 2010 23:27 Post subject: |
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| FireMaster wrote: | | AnimalMother wrote: |
| FireMaster wrote: | | Long term girlfriend? enjoy your hand and your imaginary social life. |
Ah Firemaster, I would expect no less from your belligerent self. I suppose for you, the concept of having any kind of long term relationship with someone just doesn't exist. Enjoy living and dying alone, don't worry with your habits it'll all be over soon. You won't be missed by anyone. |
Well, I would have left more people in tears without the need to be cried upon.
Also, if you ever make the stupid idea of getting married, enjoy having 50% of everything you worked hard to get taken out of you a few years later. |
I agree that marriage is a stupid idea. I don't expect it to last forever, but it's enjoyable for now.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
"Faith without logic is the same as knowledge without understanding; meaningless"
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| Posted: Sat, 28th Aug 2010 00:49 Post subject: |
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Now you're talking. just make sure you got your emotional emergency ejection button prepared, You're a smart guy I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. if you feel like she's trying to gain control, jump hiiiiiighh and watch her try to climb her way to reach you in tears.
Bitches, Man. I know them too much.
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| Posted: Sat, 28th Aug 2010 01:14 Post subject: |
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| Esel_Gesi wrote: | | It's weird to see regulars disappear from here. |
I was a mod on a board where we had a very nice co-admin. Suddenly he stopped posting and the admin called his family and they didn't know where he was either... He was studying medicine (I think he might have even finished it).
Rumors say he committed suicide :/ |
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TSR69
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| Posted: Sat, 28th Aug 2010 02:10 Post subject: |
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I lost 2 people I knew back during my college years because they committed suicide.
You can try to help other people but you can never be a real guardian angel.
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