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Another Sunday happy hour, and no posts since my last one, way back in October. They're discussing dogs on the Iraq board, so I thought I'd say hello here, instead. Hope everyone is well. This will be my November ihub post. Cheers!
skep
wouldn't really say this board's deserted, just sort of on hiatus. Didn't you get in in time to be grandfathered? Darn.
But -- doesn't the system allow you up to fifteen posts a day, even on the freebie? That's more than most of us posted a day, anyway.
Enjoy your happy hour.
QJ
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Hello, QJ and all. Here it is another happy hour. So this will be my October post. In answer to your question, Quasi, the system no longer allows posts by non-premium members except during happy hour. But happy hour is capricious. Some Sundays it isn't on at all. I hope someday they'll allow the plebians to post once again. Until the next happy hour... ciao.
Hello, all you premium members. Greetings from a peon who's allowed to post only during "happy hour." Looks like this board is fairly deserted, now that some of the most brilliant of us have had to learn that free speech isn't always free. <g> Carry on...I'll see you next happy hour, unless I decide to drink instead.
skep
Tried to post on "free" zone, and was denied as usual. I, too, wonder how johnpol did that. Maybe he agreed to pay. Did you see my posts on Iraq to slach? I like your use of the word "sparky." It always cracks me up when you call him that.
Hello, Meme. Just wanted to prove that I can outwit the ihub bozos who took the "free" out of FreeZone. Thanks to your friend who uttered the word "Echelon." <g>
skep
And though on-line service is annoying, I likely will go with that in the future, because it is much cheaper. Also, cable seems to be not-as-fast as it used to be, and I was warned this might happen with more and more subscribers joining.-RO
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I've found that my broadband service through cable is slower lately, too. We're not sure if it's because we use a router to split the service between our two computers, or because of more subscribers in our neighberhood. We, too, were warned when we first got broadband, that the more "traffic," the slower service would be. But dial-up was a nightmare, as we were always getting knocked offline, not to mention tying up the telephone line, so I suppose we'll stick with cable-access, despite the cost.
Now, now, Righton, don't get in a tizzy. It's perfectly all right if you want to consider yourself a conservative. I just happen to think that you're EXTREMELY judgmental, EXTREMELY stubborn, EXTREMELY sensitive, and at times EXTREMELY annoying. Therefore, I said that you may be an extremist. I could be as off base in this belief as you are in your belief that I am not an "entirely honest individual." I've finally told my adult children that Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny were not really the sources of toys, cash, and candy in their childhoods, and have been nominated for the George W. Bush honesty award. <g> Would I lie to you????
How do you feel about this conservative, Skeppy?
Capamo didn't do a super job of passing the link along to ME!! Go figure!
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Like Meme, I'm surprised to see you posting here, Righton, as you did state one time that you wouldn't post where you weren't invited. I don't mind that you're here though, and I don't consider you to be a conservative. You might be an extremist, however, and you definitely need to read more books, now that you're finished writing your own. One time you told me to address no further comments to you, and I guess we should keep it like that. Best of luck when you give up your internet service, though. I have never wished anything bad for you, Righton. Good luck in the future.
skep
Meme, I promise I will never again forward you an enlarge your penis or shrink your mortgage e-mail.
Jade, I THOUGHT SeaSprite sounded like you, and now I find that I was correct. It's so great to see so many familiar names posting there. Capamo did a super job of passing the link along. I noticed on PIA (where I'm not a member of Graywolf's board) that USMC was asking where everybody is posting now. He's a conservative, but the problem is that he's often a NASTY conservative, and I hope he won't get the link. I suppose he will, though, and then Amfortas will show up, too. It's difficult to explain how I feel about posters like Amfort and sicilian, and USMC too. It's not just that I disagree with them, it's that the level of discourse seems to sink to low levels when they're around. I don't feel that way about most conservatives. At any rate, the question you posed to Quasi should have already been answered. I wouldn't be surprised if it's in some e-mail somewhere. If not, I'm POSITIVE that an oversight occurred, and it will be corrected asap. What e-mail address do you use for the purpose of these boards? Or do you just use go.com mail. When I first started on the boards you were "8thTower" so it seems familiar to me. I really liked "Jade" though. Why don't you try "JustJade" or something like that? Anyway, SeaSprite, I'll see you on that other board for awhile at least. And I'll check into the question you asked Quasi.
skep
Rogue, My original reply to you on that other board was, "LOL. Just try it, you potty-mouthed, filter-bypassing baby-butcher," but I decided I'd better wait and see what kind of moderator they have. So I settled for "LOL." <g>
Skep,
No problemo. I'm trying to be good. It's hard....of course I can always go argue with my sci/fi friends. They unlike GMA don't have a cow when I threaten to take their board and shove it up someones rear. Go figure.
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Where is this sci-fi board? Do they talk only about science fiction? I've heard so many bad things about GMA, including that they erase Scorp's posts routinely, that I wouldn't even go there except to read once in a while. Actually, this ihub board isn't so bad, but I'm only allowed 18 posts per day, and someday I might actually come up with more than 18 things worth saying. <g>
Thanks for posting over there, all you guys. I couldn't last long without Jade's humor, Sassy's insights, Mom's dedication, and Rogue's rogueness.
Well, good afternoon, everyone. I found a little used board at WTVG Toledo. It appears to have been started near the beginning of January, and has only had less than 800 posts in all that time. I posted a message there today. It's accessible with our go.com info, as I was able to log in as skeptical_not_cynical. Same format as the PI board, and I saw NO familiar names. Here's the link, if anyone is interested.
http://boards.go.com/cgi/WTVG/request.dll?LIST&room=abclocal_iraq&messagID=765end
Right now it seems to be devoted to the upcoming war, but we have a great way of changing boards, don't you think? <g> Have a good day.
skep
Tell you what
I'll leave, and Mom or skep or someone can have my membership and post away.
This just isn't fun anymore.
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Well, I for one sure hope you're not serious. I've got a perfectly fine membership allowing me 18 messages per day, and any board minus Rogue lacks a certain amount of wit and wisdom. It's tough for you to have friends in so many places, friends who just can't stand each other, but think the world of you. I see that there's been a wholesale slaughter at GMA, with all the blaming posts having disappeared. Probably for the best, though. Anyway, Rogue, I hope you'll stick around, and that it'll be fun again. I've developed a whole new appreciation for one-liners, thanks to you, and I'd hate to lose that. Peace.
skep
P.S. It's not just the one-liners, either. I think you're able to cut through b.s. better than anyone I know.
Hey, Mom, I sent you an e-mail at your go.com address a couple of days ago. Not sure you can access that anymore, with the PI Board shut down. You can e-mail me at my yahoo address if there's another e-mail address you'd rather I use. I'm so sorry about the PI board, as I really enjoyed it. It remains clear to me that as the stragglers from GMA and wherever else wandered over to PI, the level of discourse disintegrated. There are of course exceptions, so I would not presume to indict every former GMA poster. I felt that WMW, BEZ, MildlyDisturbed and a couple of others brought new life to PI, and not just because I share their political views. But the ones who came just to foment, insult, and even stalk, (and I include among the stalkers those who stalk with snide remarks) added nothing, and I'm happy that I'll never have to read their names again, let alone read their posts. I wish you well, and I hope that I'll see you on another board.
skep
Well, I see that the PI board is no longer available. Last night I was reading it, and noticed that Magcrest posted that she had written a letter to ABC, presumably about the board. I will forever believe that the demise of PI is directly related to the "invasion" by rejects from GMA. I'll certainly miss reading what you all have to say, as it's been an enjoyable experience for me. I'll check back here sometimes to see how everyone is doing, and maybe there's a new board in the future. Sure hope so.
Skep
Hey, Meme--
You're right that it's a good place of respite. Actually, now I'm informed that I may post 18 times per day. Since I rarely have 18 things of any importance to say on a given day, this will be no problem at all for me. Thanks to all who have welcomed me here. If the "Free Zone" means freedom from umedia and his "friends," magcrest, Pajasu, sicilian, and Amfortas, it's well-named. This is NOT to say that I don't appreciate other points of view. Minarchist, for instance, has provided me with much food for thought, as have others, even Terra when I can stand to look at charts. And a board where everyone agreed would be boring, at best. I just deplore the puerilty of those who use the PI board to extract revenge for past grievances. So this is a great place to seek shelter from the invective.
skep
The PI board is back up, which is great because I'm limited to only 3 posts a day here, for now at least. I'll be sticking to PI when it's up anyway, as I suffer from an inability to multi-task. Thanks for the welcome, Quasi. See you on PI.
skep
Sorry to intrude on this board. It's the only board I've ever posted on except for PIMB. I haven't been able to get on the PI board since last night. The message says "server down," and I just didn't want to lose touch with all of you. All the right-wing transplants from GMA must have caused this. <g> Anyway, ever since the cre8 fiasco, I've hesitated to join over here, even though Meme said it was okay. Hope everyone is well, and that my calling GWB a "despot" last night didn't bring about the demise of the PI board.
skep