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by Etasi
April 23, 2004, 9:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Oregon judge orders recognition of Gay marriages...
Replies: 220
Views: 13009

I wonder if the gay marriage advocates realize how entirely hollow their victory will be? How exactly will it be hollow? The only explanation I can see for such a statement is that legalizing gay marriage won't change the fact that many Americans will remain opposed to homosexuality and gay marriag...
by Etasi
April 22, 2004, 7:21 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Oregon judge orders recognition of Gay marriages...
Replies: 220
Views: 13009

If they do make it legal for gay marriages, then they are going to have to rewrite all of the common law marriage statues in every state as well.....otherwise people will end up in serious legal messes if they have roomates for long periods of time. What the... That is one of the stupidest argument...
by Etasi
April 18, 2004, 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "What happened to Fiends" post
Replies: 180
Views: 21168

Korell wrote:We relied upon the superior assist healing that came from our druids/shaman Etasi. Fear my mighty 1.5k heal!@!
I didn't assume one way or the other about how Pah's opinion applied to Fiends as a guild, just wanted to express my disdain for that viewpoint. :)
by Etasi
April 18, 2004, 2:53 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Where are you on the political map?
Replies: 26
Views: 2199

The quiz seems to work fine the way it is. It clearly seperates the smart, long-term thinkers from the short-sighted, not so bright people. Only 4 Tradtional Conservatives and a fuck ton of liberals and secular centrists. People like you are the number one thing wrong with the US today. And I would...
by Etasi
April 18, 2004, 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "What happened to Fiends" post
Replies: 180
Views: 21168

Pahreyia wrote:IThat doesn't discount the fact that a raiding cleric is basically a glorified metronome.
I pity guilds in which this is a widely held opinion, especially when it's widely held among clerics.
by Etasi
April 15, 2004, 5:48 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Bugs Bunny Poll!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 4075

Where's the option for "I hate all of them"?
by Etasi
April 15, 2004, 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joke Thread
Replies: 20
Views: 1703

Two fish are sitting in a tank.
One turns to the other and says, "I hope you know how to drive this thing!"
by Etasi
April 4, 2004, 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Bit of Advice...Somewhat Strange
Replies: 104
Views: 6055

Okay, so she's 14, she's never done more than kiss, and you want her to be ready to have sex with you in a week or less, when that's barely more time than you'll have spent together in person total? That's way too much pressure to put on someone you care about. Hell, even if you don't ask her about ...
by Etasi
April 1, 2004, 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mr. Happy not so happy
Replies: 30
Views: 3910

What a great thread.
by Etasi
April 1, 2004, 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ladder
Replies: 10
Views: 1541

Meh, the ladder theory is lame. It's just a perpetuation of stereotypes, not an honest attempt to explain gender relations. Maybe if he weren't so adamant that it applies to 99.9% of ALL men and women, it would have more validity.
by Etasi
March 23, 2004, 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MAD $$$ - Anti-Swede Contest! COMPLETED!
Replies: 53
Views: 6435

all scandinavians eat it afaik. its fucking disgusting, i had to have it for christmas dinner one year. *puke* No no, I've already been lectured on how Danes don't eat lutefisk. Trust me on this one! And I'm afraid that none of the entries I can think of for this contest are really suitable for a p...
by Etasi
March 21, 2004, 6:42 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: American Idol
Replies: 74
Views: 4694

Edit: well you said yourself that it's fluff, which was exactly my point, so I don't quite see why all the indignation was necessary. I think the interpretations offered by American Idol contestants, regardless of the quality of the original song, are lacking. I've seen enough of the show to feel sa...
by Etasi
March 21, 2004, 8:04 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: American Idol
Replies: 74
Views: 4694

I have to completely disagree with you on one thing. A person's voice is an instrument. Most people in the music industry have only ONE real talent, whether it is song writing, playing an instrument, etc. Bands proliferate because good music making is usually a collaborative process. RARELY will yo...
by Etasi
March 18, 2004, 7:10 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: 1 Year Later
Replies: 37
Views: 4874

I thought I could engage in some decent conversation and get a little to and fro. But, it has been mainly fro. Beaten and dragged through the streets for having a differing view. You don't get it. The problem people have with you isn't your views, it's the fact that you're ignorant. Case in point? ...
by Etasi
March 17, 2004, 11:42 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Can the administration be this naive?...Or think we are?
Replies: 175
Views: 8503

In the real world, mearly understanding it doesn't quite cut it. I see how bending the rules can help and can hurt. If bending the rules helps get a piece of shit out of society, so be it. I hate scum. I hate criminals. But this is exactly my point. You *cannot* argue for "bending the rules&qu...
by Etasi
March 17, 2004, 10:51 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Can the administration be this naive?...Or think we are?
Replies: 175
Views: 8503

Wasn't Lincoln a Republican? hmmmmm Oh for god's sake, go retake high school US history and come back when you have a basic understanding of the history of political parties in the US. I honestly cannot comprehend why you think you have any business posting about US politics. You think that it's ok...
by Etasi
February 11, 2004, 7:53 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Recycled and rehashed crap!
Replies: 14
Views: 1199

I <3 Scrubs. The best part about it? No laugh track. I'm now boycotting any shows with laugh tracks.
by Etasi
February 6, 2004, 9:50 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: What line from a film always makes you laugh?
Replies: 30
Views: 5112

PC load letter? What the fuck does that mean?
by Etasi
February 5, 2004, 10:28 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: City of God
Replies: 2
Views: 406

Yeah, I saw this awhile ago (the beginning of last year maybe? not sure when it was released in Canada), and it was a great movie. Really interesting, extremely well done. The directing nomination it got is certainly well deserved.
by Etasi
February 4, 2004, 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nickname
Replies: 38
Views: 3201

My sister calls me Jennybear, that's the closest I have to a nickname.

No.

Nope!

The big ones, but only in s'mores.
by Etasi
February 3, 2004, 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Bowl Halftime Download?
Replies: 3
Views: 570

Have seen a couple bittorrents for it on http://www.suprnova.org.
by Etasi
February 3, 2004, 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Valentines Day is Coming Up
Replies: 50
Views: 3443

Valentine's Day is a stupid "Hallmark" holiday. I don't believe in it. That's pretty much how I feel about it, too. When I've gone out to dinner on Valentine's Day, it's made me feel a bit silly. I've gotten flowers before too, and while it was nice and I certainly didn't complain, it was...
by Etasi
January 29, 2004, 1:48 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Oscar Nominations
Replies: 32
Views: 5287

Diane Keaton was nominated for Best Actress for "Something's Gotta Give" but Scarlet Johansson wasn't for "Lost in Translation"? I hate the Academy Awards. Just for the hell of it, here's what I'd like to see (but definitely not what I expect): Picture: Lost in Translation (altho...
by Etasi
January 27, 2004, 4:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP
Replies: 253
Views: 47062

and jesus fucking christ if rules in corporate america state that any such pics are degrading or "nws" then some fuckbulp should be fired and the rules changed, cuz that makes all sorts of no sense to the rest of the world. Yeah, what's considered inappropriate by corporate America might ...
by Etasi
January 26, 2004, 12:06 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Lost in Translation
Replies: 13
Views: 1257

Lost in Translation was one of the best movies (if not the best movie) of 2003. Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansson both gave excellent performances. The two of them made the movie- it was one of those movies where not a whole hell of a lot happens, and it could have been boring if not for the acting....
by Etasi
January 25, 2004, 11:59 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: noise, art, experimental etc.. music
Replies: 15
Views: 2030

My Bloody Valentine - 'Loveless' One of the best, most influential noise rock albums of all time. Layers upon layers of sound/noise. You can listen to it hundreds of times and still not hear everything that's there. Slowdive - 'Souvlaki' or 'Just for a Day' Layers of sound, great melodies and vocals...
by Etasi
January 13, 2004, 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Official - Get Drolgin to Las Vegas Fund Raiser!
Replies: 221
Views: 15819

Sirensa wrote:Oh thank god! Cause I'd wear the T-Shirt, for the Drolgin, but I'd feel kinda silly. :D
I'd feel even sillier if I knew people were wearing a shirt that had my face on it. ><
by Etasi
January 13, 2004, 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Official - Get Drolgin to Las Vegas Fund Raiser!
Replies: 221
Views: 15819

Sirensa wrote:So I say... we work on her now ;)
I hear it is already being discussed!
by Etasi
January 9, 2004, 2:19 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The OC
Replies: 13
Views: 1284

Not only have I been watching it, but I've gotten some other people into it too. :(
by Etasi
December 28, 2003, 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2003 - Was it a good year
Replies: 37
Views: 2524

This year, I met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with. The year has been pretty difficult for me, but overall the happiness of the year has outweighed the hardships.
by Etasi
December 28, 2003, 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Drolgin!
Replies: 40
Views: 3429

Happy Birthday Drolgin!

May your birthday be wonderful and swede-less!

<3
by Etasi
December 24, 2003, 3:54 am
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: best albums of 2003?
Replies: 31
Views: 6145

Radiohead - Hail to the Thief
Mogwai - Happy Songs for Happy People
The Stills - Logic Will Break Your Heart
Nada Surf - Let Go
The Delgados - Hate
Leaves - Breathe
by Etasi
December 23, 2003, 2:51 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: California Quake 12/22
Replies: 34
Views: 3262

I always knew Earthquakes occurred with multiple aftershocks but jeez.... That would unnerve the hell outta me...:/ Anything in the 1 and 2 range, you wouldn't feel, and most 3s go unnoticed as well (and if you do feel them, it's not a big deal). So there are only a couple earthquakes on that list ...
by Etasi
December 15, 2003, 8:12 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Monster
Replies: 2
Views: 516

I would imagine that the movie's producers are trying to encourage you to see the movie based on Charlize Theron's acting rather than her looks. She's in the movie because of what they thought she could bring to the role, not because you're supposed to go "omg hot chick in this movie, must see!...
by Etasi
December 2, 2003, 7:58 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: interesting
Replies: 106
Views: 7163

Shaerra wrote:Explain to me how society has become better because of it.
You're joking, right? Please tell me you're joking. Do you really think that the only thing that came out of the women's rights movement was the right to vote?
by Etasi
November 14, 2003, 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your greatest fear?
Replies: 60
Views: 4092

Probably letting down and/or losing the people I care about.
by Etasi
November 12, 2003, 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please help me settle an arguement with a friend :)
Replies: 10
Views: 1240

Both magelos have lore augments in more than one slot, so they're definitely fake.
by Etasi
November 7, 2003, 9:28 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Revolutions - SPOILERS
Replies: 65
Views: 8394

That review was worth reading just for the Harry Knowles-bashing.
by Etasi
November 7, 2003, 4:27 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Revolutions - SPOILERS
Replies: 65
Views: 8394

When Neo-Smith dies, the real Neo's body is infused with orange light, the light we've come to associate with the Source. Thus I think it's implied that part of what kills Smith is the power of the Source. The connection between Smith and Neo that the Oracle discusses is the only thing she ever says...
by Etasi
November 7, 2003, 6:03 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Revolutions - SPOILERS
Replies: 65
Views: 8394

I both liked and was disappointed by Revolutions. Overall I think I like what they did with the story and the characters, but I feel like they could have streamlined some of the movie, and been a bit less cheesy/cliche at times. I do like that Neo didn't save the whole world and destroy all the mach...
by Etasi
October 28, 2003, 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great day.
Replies: 158
Views: 28188

Perhaps the phrase "how he lives his life" was not worded as well as it could have been. What I meant was this: people, youself included by your own admission, feel that it's okay to flame Pils because "he's socially inept" and other such reasons. You might not flame him every ti...
by Etasi
October 28, 2003, 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great day.
Replies: 158
Views: 28188

Keverian, I do not agree with your assertions. Pilsburry has showed himself to be, time and time again, largely socially inept, and devoid of a normal sense of humor. I disagree that Sylvus' leading post was in any way out of line, as myself, and a large number of VV posters have grown used to, but...
by Etasi
October 25, 2003, 4:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great day.
Replies: 158
Views: 28188

Don't worry, Vae. I swear I heard him say your name in his sleep.
by Etasi
October 3, 2003, 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birth Control Pill
Replies: 27
Views: 2001

Interesting. Would that then lead to the possibility of women being fertile later into their lives? It's been a long time since sex ed or biology classes, but if I remember correctly, there is a finite number of eggs that a woman produces. Would reducing the number of menstrual cycles per year exte...
by Etasi
September 28, 2003, 11:01 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: New Matrix Trailer
Replies: 20
Views: 1995

Akaran_D wrote:Quote: "He is trapped in a world between this world and the machine world".

Starts about second 37. Trinity's question that prompts this is at 35 seconds.
Haha, would help if I actually watched the new trailer, wouldn't it? :)
by Etasi
September 28, 2003, 8:08 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: New Matrix Trailer
Replies: 20
Views: 1995

Metaphantasus wrote:As for MYSELF, I am looking forward to seeing the world that Neo is trapped in, between the two worlds we know of already.
What makes you think he's trapped in another world? I haven't seen anything that I'd take as an indication of this, but am curious to hear your theory.
by Etasi
September 25, 2003, 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool Link
Replies: 47
Views: 4502

kyoukan wrote:edit: hahaha somebody saved a bunch of random images they pulled from it (most probably not worksafe)

http://www.groovepit.com/files-external/msnroulette.php
It didn't take long before I was very, very sorry I clicked on that link. Ugh.
by Etasi
September 13, 2003, 12:57 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Identity
Replies: 5
Views: 641

I could tell what was going to happen about five minutes into the movie, partially due to previews where they stupidly give away important information. I really don't understand why they felt the need to introduce both plot threads at once, as you really don't need one of them until the end. I love ...
by Etasi
September 11, 2003, 8:51 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Heavier Things - John Mayer
Replies: 11
Views: 1310

Fuck John Mayer. That is all.
by Etasi
September 4, 2003, 6:18 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Pandering at it's finest....
Replies: 142
Views: 12228

So now racist terms are only racist in accordance to the context that you use it in.....very interesting. If the context is the race of the person using the term then yeah, absolutely. I don't think black people calling each other 'nigga' are (generally) going to be accused of being racist. The sam...