strikes?
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Topic: strikes?
Posted By: GI JOES SON
Subject: strikes?
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 4:04pm
| just curious, when someone deserves a strike, does just the mods who saw the post decide whether or not to issue one, or is that what they discuss in the mod forum? |
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Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 4:07pm
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erm....have you ever read the through the rules? ------------- 
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Posted By: Ruska
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 4:13pm
| Unless it's iffy, we just dish them out, then inform the other mods, that way if someone pm's the wrong mod, we can look it up and still be able to tell them what they did. |
Posted By: A-5 08
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 4:21pm
| There is a strike list though I believe, isn't there? |
Posted By: GI JOES SON
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 4:39pm
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yea, but thats really just grounds for somebody deserving one, that doesnt really say how they get doled out, and if they do, bc i know ive seen some stuff that shoould probably have gotten strikes, but didnt, so thats why i was wondering if mabye the mods discuss it first or not |
sporx wrote:Posted By: Enos Shenk
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 4:58pm
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Well, the mods cant see everything. If you see something bad thats
obviously strike-worthy, just PM a moderator and it will be taken care
of.
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Posted By: mbro
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 4:59pm
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Don't be annoying and PM them about every little thing though. They're mailboxes fill up fast. ------------- 
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Posted By: xTippyx
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 6:15pm
lol i got a strike for posting my poopy that was green i thought it was funny not bad
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 6:31pm
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Posted By: TruePaintballer
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 7:36pm
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such a turn off to read... but if you dont you will sooner or later get dinged with something strike worthy ------------- http://www.freewebs.com/outlawspaintball/index.htm - Outlaws *Sponsors* http://www.abrika.ca - Abrika |
Posted By: slacker guy
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 7:52pm
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how do u get rid of strikes? ------------- 
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 7:53pm
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Posted By: Whazuuup!
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 7:54pm
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You just wait it out. Sometimes they're around for a year or more. And if you bug mods or make a thread about it, it won't help. Oh, and you're sig's too big. ------------- 
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Posted By: Cheetos3254
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 8:24pm
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Posted By: pbdude985
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 8:51pm
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yea ------------- 
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Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 10:18am
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Yo can get ur strikes taken away. Plenteh got two of
his stikes taken away and I did too cuz we rock. -------------
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 10:20am
Yep, I got mine taken away. If its not somthing to bad, the mods will take it away in like a month. Mine was retarded, and pointless so it got taken away. ------------- 
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Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 10:23am
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ya. the mods are nice guys...... -------------
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 10:28am
Specially the new ones.  -------------
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Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 12:01pm
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^agreed. -------------
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Posted By: Zesty.
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 2:18pm
------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 2:21pm
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a new mod -------------
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Posted By: Zesty.
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 2:24pm
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CRAZY! Thanks for the info. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 2:30pm
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Zesty, who cares? Read the post about it that is further down the page. -------------
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 7:01pm
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^Why do you respond if you don't care? Oh, I forgot, to SPAM your post count up a bit more! Pathetic.
Tip for you: If you don't have anything to say regarding the thread at hand, it would probably be in your best interest to NOT spam it up with your pointless posts. If you don't like my question, you don't have to take up space just to hate on me.....PM me or something if you have that big a problem with me posting. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 7:57pm
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Ha! I got two strikes for saying the "N" word in a heated debate. I was kinda funny, because at the time, the filter didn't get it. I probably wouldn't have gotten 2 strikes, but I got into it with a plat member who had a lot of pull (he had a major attitude though, and I have a short fuse). Anyway, then I got pissed because I've seen F bombs that got 2 strikes, and S bombs that got only one. ANyway, I got over it and am no longer bothered by the ugly scar under my name (that being my strikes). It was a long time ago though, so I guess the mods don't like me enough to take them off. The moral of my long, boring story: Read the rules, don't post stupid things out of anger, and don't get into arguments with arrogant members who know mods. ------------- Founder of the "Forumers Against the Ugly Woman Sigs" also known as FAUWS. |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 19 January 2006 at 9:18pm
Zesty, a bit of advice: If you can learn to take a deep breath and just let it go, instead of letting little things bother you, life will be much simpler. (That goes for on the forum and real life--trust me, I know.) ------------- 
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Posted By: monty_sniper
Date Posted: 19 January 2006 at 9:52pm
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^yeah ------------- 98% of ion owners think ions are better than any high end gun. If you would like to bonus ball these idiots put this in your sig. Proud owner of 3 guns and counting. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 19 January 2006 at 10:18pm
There is this perpetual (and false) idea that strikes get handed out in some relation to "pull". This idea is usually - as in this case - perpetuated by people who are making excuses for their own inexcusable behavior. Hashi, you were simply lucky - lucky that your transgression occurred under the newer, gentler rules. Under the old rules you would have been guested instantly, probably with an IP ban thrown in for good measure. Also lucky that I didn't catch your post - I still would have guested you on the spot, no strikes. "Nig.ger", or any version thereof, used in an even vaguely derogatory manner, is right at the top of the list of inexcusable forum behavior. The reason your strikes are still there, and will be there for a while yet, is both due to the severity of the offense, and due to the manifest lack of remorse on your part, as evidenced by regular posts of this nature. To those who wonder when the posts go away - the answer is simple: When you have convinced us that you can behave in a civil manner. If you consistently post in a borderline manner and add no value, your strikes will never go away. If you fess up and behave, strikes can go away very fast. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: jesus freak
Date Posted: 19 January 2006 at 10:24pm
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Honestly I wish some people would get guested around here. Not just newer forumers, but older ones even. Its like you said rambino, the rules are gentle. I have not seen much other than this but things could be worse. Shape up or get your but guested. Does the IP ban work? |
Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 1:39pm
I just have a lot of strong emotions about a lot of things, and to be honest no one on this forum would really know what I look or act likie when I'm mad....you wouldn't want to be around me. When I come on the 'net, no one is gonna respect you for your physical prowess, so you have to try and rely on your mental prowess....that's why I liie coming on internet forums, there is usually some people smarter than me that can give me some contructive critisim. But on this forum, it really is dominated by a bunch of geeks who instead of turning the cheek and actling cool, they use their geeky powers to try and bully people on an internet forum.....all the while they don't have the mental prowess to do so with any sort of tact, so they come across as E-Thugs who can't bully anyone in real life, so they come to the forums where people accept that kind of crap. I've said it before, I don't take well to bullies. especially ones that lack the ability to physically or mentally intimidate me. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 1:42pm
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E-Thugs? I laugh! -------------
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 1:43pm
You filter-dodged the "N" word, and for that you should get a strike....but since you are a MOD and have the power, you don't get any punishment. I don't see how that's fair! If anything, a Mod should be held to higher standards than regular members. I don't see how what you just did is any better than a standard user filter-dodging, and I fail to see how the average use deserves a strike and/or guesting for it, but a MOD can do the same thing and have absolutely no reprocussions. I also think it's bull dung that Mods are handing out strikes and slanderous titles with no ramifications. There needs to be some accountibility. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: piranhakiller
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 1:54pm
He was using it as an example. He was proving that there is no way around it. He wasn't saying it to somebody or using it in any offensive way. Like when your parents try to teach you things by showing you how wrong they are. ------------- ~Marker setup~ 2K1 Autococker Rt Feed 12in Freak ANS 3-Way Black Houge Grip Shocktech Drop Forward TippmannA5 16in J&Jceramic r/t 2X trigger Blue Dye c4 |
Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 1:58pm
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If the "N" word is derogatory and not accpeted here, I don't see any reason for anyone to use it, especially a moderator.
Did you rtead the sticky about not quoting offensive posts? To me it's kinda the same thing. If it's not okay for one person, it isn't okay for any person. Just my opinion, I have to let it be known even though Rambino is the man. It wouldn't be me if I held back my opinion. Sorry. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 2:50pm
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To clarify the apparent hypocrisy: Some words are per se unacceptable in any context - f-bombs being on the top of the list. You will not see me, of any mod, post f-bombs under any circumstances for any reason, and nor should any other members. Other words, like nig.ger and g.ay, are contextually unacceptable. If we are having a legitimate discussion about homosexuality, there are many ways g.ay could be used and filterdodged without any problem - as in this sentence. The same is true for nig.ger, although the universe of acceptable uses of that particular word is VERY small. You will not see me, or any other mod, use nig.ger or g.ay in any derogatory context at all, and only sparingly in a legitimate discussion context. The same goes for other members. The rules are basically the same for all. If anything, the mods hold ourselves to higher standards, to avoid any appearance of impropriety. NOW - that said, if a mod did let an f-bomb slip, you are entirely correct that no strikes would be issued. Modding is essentially a job (a poorly paid one), and the whole strike/guesting system doesn't make sense in that context. If it happened once, it would probably be edited and forgotten. If it were a recurring problem (which has never happened), I suspect we would have a chat. If said mod couldn't contain himself, de-modding would presumably occur. Of course, this is largely theoretical, since people with language control problems tend not to be promoted to mods. I think you will have to look long and hard to find any significant rules violations by any current moderator. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 3:00pm
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I see where you're coming from, but I personally don't see how the "N" word is appropriate EVER. Maybe it's acceptable because there aren't many African American members of this site.
I was under the strict impression that ANY sort of filter-dodging is unacceptable, these new guidelines are news to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm the type of person that would love to actually see some emotion and cursing on this board! I'm as foul-mouthed as anybody....but that's part the reason that I take offense. I guess it's still just open to interpretation, and thus the average member still better watch his words.....being a Mod there is no denger in worrying how someone will read your post, because you will be given time to explain your position and you don't have to worry about your posts being edited or yourself being banned. I personally think the "N" word has no place in society other than a derogatory and hateful word, unless someone has an argument for the proper use of it, I think it should be outright banned from this forum. I am pretty open-minded, but I wouldn't want anybody spewing racist remarks around my 13 year old child, which I believe is the minimum age to use thise site. I don't see how the "N" word is PG-13 AT ALL....just a very hateful word that has no place on a paintball forum full of teenagers 13 and up. Just how I feel. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 3:11pm
So would rather have a strike or your new title? ------------- 
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 3:12pm
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And I disagree only marginally with you, Zesty. Like I said, the n-word has a VERY limited range of acceptable uses. It is certainly not acceptable in any context that could be deemed a "racist remark". That is the fastest way out of the forum. I am certainly also aware that many people feel it should never be used under any circumstances. As to filter-dodging - this is not a new rule. More specifically, the filter did not change any rule. Talking about g.ay people was always ok, but using g.ay as an insult was never ok. The filter did not change that rule. Similarly, talking about autocockers has always been ok, even though the filter initially required people to type "autoco.cker". The real question is WHY the filter kicked in. Again, judgement. I, frankly, would just as well not have a filter, since filters never work right and make life harder for moderators unless we just abdicate to the filter. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: A-5 08
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 3:15pm
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I can understand the very limited uses of the n-word but its like you said, I would hope if anyone in anyway way now matter how minor or joking used the word in an unacceptable form, I would guest them, as well as any use of any derogetory term.
My question is do the mods have a consensus on this? |
Posted By: Gewwy
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 3:18pm
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Would a mod mind pm'n me as to why I recieved a strike? TY. ------------- E-Tek Ego |
Posted By: A-5 08
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 3:20pm
Pretty straight forward, you used language that was unacceptable. . . . |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 3:44pm
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Posted By: GI JOES SON
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 4:24pm
for asking stupid questions, possibly with cusses in em |
Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 6:02pm
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 6:05pm
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Mack, we're on the same page, I totally agree with you.
It's just that the "whack" members all roll in a groupie clique and post so much and troll my posts so much, they seem to overwhelm the quality members.....I know the majority of the people on this site are cool. Just the number of crappy posts by crappy posters kinda drowns them out.....the worst part is they don't have the intelligence(or maybe just don't care) to read and respond to a quality thread with any type of positive or constructive input. It's all good though, I only use this forum for educational and entertainment purposes....I always get a good laugh. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 21 January 2006 at 10:46pm
I can't argue that there do seem to be a certain few whose sole purpose on the forum appears to be to search for threads you post in and post right behind you with rude/derogatory comments. I guess it could be coincidence, but it does seem to happen a lot. With that in mind, I state the following:
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 1:22pm
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^Dude, I can't tell you how much I respect and agree with your position, you even gave me some insight on how to be better.....I do need to just ignore these punks, I guess I just get annoyed, because it almost always goes like this:
I post reply in thread after reading inspiring post. Sfter reply, I read another post that inspires me, so I double-post.....it is just quicker for me on my crappy computer! I don't have anyone to buy me DSL or cable! So I double-post, but the posts are all about the topic at hand....anyone reading my posts seems to not complain about the multiple posts, because they have a message and purpose. THEN, the response I get is the same 3 or 4 people hating on me, posting off-topic hatred spam, HARASSING ME! They don't read my posts or really anyone's post, they just look for their place to get a witty one-liner in....and then I am the one who gets punished for responding to them! Seems to me, if these trolling, hating spammers were reprimanded FOR ONCE, maybe the problem would be stopped before it started! I feel like I am constantly being spit in my face, and in return I spit back, and the people that strike first are the ones that see no reprocussions....I don't see how that is fair in the least. It's kinda sad really, but I am a strong person so it doesn't bug me very much......I know everyone gets what's coming to them in the end. 
Thanks for the feedback, Mack, I really enjoy reading your posts! ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: pb125
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 1:34pm
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You should have heard Enos talk about you on Net Radio last night. Good stuff. ------------- 
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 2:32pm
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^Who me? That would be funny, and not surprise me. I have PMd him multiple times and he won't respond, yet talks it up behind my back....what a pillar of integrity!
Really someone I would be proud to affiliate with.....NOT! ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 2:50pm
| he posted the net radio link on the forum... he would have said the same things regardless if he knew you were listening or not. |
Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 2:59pm
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^dude, he knows I am not gonna go on the geeky chat crap, so that's why he spout off there.
Seriously, it's a pretty cowardly thing to do, but I'm grown enough to know that him speaking behind my back is a good sign for me. There's a saying, I don't know who: "The only thing worse than people talking about you, is people not talking about you." I find it flattering  ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 3:53pm
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but then again zesty... you speak of integrity... and you bash people about the way they look. obviously they're comfortable enough with the way they look to post their picture on here. |
Posted By: monty_sniper
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 4:50pm
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yeah ------------- 98% of ion owners think ions are better than any high end gun. If you would like to bonus ball these idiots put this in your sig. Proud owner of 3 guns and counting. |
Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 6:29pm
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Hehe, but only once they show that they have no interest in being mature.
It's not like I hit them up from the get go like that, but when you try and be nice about it, and they don't respond, and then continue the harassment, I really don't think they are anyone to worry about. Like enos shenk, I hit him up trying to solve the problem, and he doesn't care, he just is a hater that would prefer to speak badly behind someone's back. It really doesn't bother me, so I don't see why it should bother him. If they are so comfrotable with the way they look, then why is it an issue what I say about them?! LOL As for the pic, trust me bro, I have nothing to worry about, I am just an average looking white boy and really have no issues with the way I look, it's just that I'm not really into computers and I don't really personally have the equipment to even post pics. I have taken pics of my M98C and A5 back in the days when I got it, but to tell the truth I really should, it isn't honorable for me to diss these guy's looks while not showing my own mug, so I will get a pic up of myself as soon as I can. No problem. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: pb125
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 6:41pm
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I hope this ends up like bugg.
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Posted By: Sammy
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 6:46pm
Even though I am not fully against Zesty, it was still funny. ------------- 
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 6:58pm
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I bet it was, I really wish he would say those things to me so I didn't feel so left out
It really does show his character, that's all I will say. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 7:01pm
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CHILL PILL. ------------- 
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 7:08pm
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Spread the love cedric, you know what's up ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: pb125
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 7:11pm
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I have a feeling you are really ugly.
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Posted By: Zesty
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 7:15pm
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^hehe, now now, we'll just have to wait and see what you think!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder anyways. ------------- "People who see the future earlier than others are always feared and misunderstood." - Jose Canseco |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 24 January 2006 at 9:33pm
that's such a bad excuse. example: obviously if a homosexual is fine with his sexuality if he's out, that doesn't give me the right to run up to him and call him a certain name that starts with an 'f'. then go LOL Its ok because you're comfortable with your sexuality! |