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The Man · 27th July 2020, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by OldForester

Much like Old Grand-Dad, Old Forester, Old Taylor and Old Overholt are all brands of whiskey. The first three being bourbons and the last a rye.

ETA:

Welcome to the party, everyone.

bruto · 27th July 2020, 09:30 AM

Back in the day, we used to call that "Old Overcoat." Horrible stuff.

Dr. Keith · 27th July 2020, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by bruto

Back in the day, we used to call that "Old Overcoat." Horrible stuff.

I actually find it one of the best values in whisky: perfectly decent at a very reasonable price. I prefer Bulleit rye, so haven't bought the Old Overholt in some time, but I wouldn't pass on an Old Overholt Manhattan if offered.

quadraginta · 27th July 2020, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Keith

I actually find it one of the best values in whisky: perfectly decent at a very reasonable price. I prefer Bulleit rye, so haven't bought the Old Overholt in some time, but I wouldn't pass on an Old Overholt Manhattan if offered.

Anything being called "whisky" which needs to be mixed with more than a couple of drops of spring water to be palatable doesn't deserve the name. Or to be consumed. The name is nothing more than a marketing ploy. A transparent one.

Same some shekels. Buy the cheapest vodka on the shelf ... and some grapefruit or orange juice.

Maybe Kool-Aid.

The Man · 27th July 2020, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by quadraginta

Anything being called "whisky" which needs to be mixed with more than a couple of drops of spring water to be palatable doesn't deserve the name. Or to be consumed. The name is nothing more than a marketing ploy. A transparent one.

Same some shekels. Buy the cheapest vodka on the shelf ... and some grapefruit or orange juice.

Maybe Kool-Aid.

Double Tavarski Vodka (160 proof) was my go to, get blasted in the pasted, cheap vodka.

Emily's Cat · 27th July 2020, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Keith

I actually find it one of the best values in whisky: perfectly decent at a very reasonable price. I prefer Bulleit rye, so haven't bought the Old Overholt in some time, but I wouldn't pass on an Old Overholt Manhattan if offered.

Bulleit is a fave for Rye, Woodinville Rye is also good. For bourbon, I favor Maker's Mark.

carlitos · 27th July 2020, 03:40 PM

Old Forester is a brand of bourbon whiskey.

note to self - read the next page before responding.

Dr. Keith · 31st July 2020, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by quadraginta

Anything being called "whisky" which needs to be mixed with more than a couple of drops of spring water to be palatable doesn't deserve the name. Or to be consumed. The name is nothing more than a marketing ploy. A transparent one.

It doesn't need it, but I the drink was originally made with rye, so I prefer to have manhattans made with rye. If I'm having a manhattan.

Old Overholt with a touch of spring water is perfectly fine.

Quote:

Same some shekels. Buy the cheapest vodka on the shelf ... and some grapefruit or orange juice.

Maybe Kool-Aid.

Why do you want me to have diabetes so badly?

Dr. Keith · 31st July 2020, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Emily's Cat

Bulleit is a fave for Rye, Woodinville Rye is also good. For bourbon, I favor Maker's Mark.

Marked for reference. Will have to try it out. Just emptied my big bottle of Bulleit Rye.

I've been indulging in some local goodness lately because I am drinking far less often: Garrison Brothers and TX Single Barrel. More complex than Makers, but still on the sweet side of things.

Lupus · 3rd August 2020, 09:59 PM

Is there a way to turn on swears?

arthwollipot · 3rd August 2020, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Lupus

Is there a way to turn on swears?

Afraid not. And you'll get dinged by the moderators if you try to circumvent the autocensor. My suggestion is to swear like a trooper, and let the autocensor do its thing.

The Man · 4th August 2020, 07:35 AM

If I recall correctly you can cuss like a drunken sailor in the community section.

arthwollipot · 4th August 2020, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by The Man

If I recall correctly you can cuss like a drunken sailor in the community section.

There's a workaround that lets you exploit the autocensor, and the rule isn't enforced when you do that.

Don't try it outside Community and Humor, though.

Gavin · 7th August 2020, 04:16 AM

Hello I have been coming here off on for the las few days I’m trying to get back into using forum based sites it’s been awhile I look forward to get involved in some intelligent conversations

The Man · 9th August 2020, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Gavin

Hello I have been coming here off on for the las few days I’m trying to get back into using forum based sites it’s been awhile I look forward to get involved in some intelligent conversations

Welcome Gavin, looks like you're past the 50 post mark needed to have an avatar. You can also request a custom title in the thread linked below.

http://www.internationalskeptics.com...81#post1205681

While not required, offerings of chocolates and premium libations can often motivate the title pixies.

Welcome, everyone.

MoeFaux · 9th August 2020, 11:30 AM

Welcome, Lupus and Gavin!

Gavin, I first met you in the Try to Kill This Thread thread - nice to see new people joining in. As The Man noted, you can add an avatar now that you've made over 50 posts.

Mike! · 10th August 2020, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Gavin

Hello I have been coming here off on for the las few days I’m trying to get back into using forum based sites it’s been awhile I look forward to get involved in some intelligent conversations

Welcome Gavin, Lupus, and all other new members!
Despite immediate appearances, we're not necessarily a bunch of drunks.
Just thought it was worth mentioning.

The Man · 10th August 2020, 11:30 AM

Exactly, not a necessity but merely a preference.

Emily's Cat · 10th August 2020, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Mike!

Despite immediate appearances, we're not necessarily a bunch of drunks.

Of course not! We're an eclectic collection of inebriated enthusiasts.

Thermal · 10th August 2020, 12:20 PM

Posting while drunk REPRESENT!

Wudang · 11th August 2020, 02:13 AM

You say "drunk", I say "getting into the same mindset as fellow posters".

Mike! · 11th August 2020, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Wudang

You say "drunk", I say "getting into the same mindset as fellow posters".

You say tomato, I say Bloody Mary...

Wudang · 11th August 2020, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Mike!

You say tomato, I say Bloody Mary...

Be careful! If say "Bloody Mary" 3 times quickly you get a slap around the head and a voice says "Get it yourself, you lazy sod!". Someone suggested it might be my wife but she always starts conversations by asking "Are you even listening?". Just an odd little verbal tic I guess.

Recycling old gags for a greener cornier tomorrow.

Guss · 11th September 2020, 12:40 AM

Hello all, nice to see the diversity of ideas.

arthwollipot · 11th September 2020, 01:02 AM

Ha! And we get accused of being an echo chamber.

ericlawson2001 · 12th September 2020, 03:33 AM

Hi new to the forum. look like im gonna enjoy some of these discussions. Whats everyone view on the new king of england, Josepg Gregory Hallett???????????

Wudang · 12th September 2020, 07:18 AM

At first I though you misspelled "Dominic Cummings" but googling the name, Dom will have him in the Tower pretty fast.

quadraginta · 12th September 2020, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Ha! And we get accused of being an echo chamber.

... an echo chamber

...

... echo chamber

...

... chamber.

Chanakya · 12th September 2020, 03:19 PM

Ah. Welcome to the forums, ericlawson2001. TBH, I hadn't heard of the King at all until you brought him up (and I googled your reference). If you wish to talk about him, we'd doubtless have an interesting discussion -- "we" as in here in these forums, not me personally. You can start a thread if you wish.

PPL · 14th September 2020, 02:50 PM

Hello.
I just got the message at the top of the forum reminding me I hadn't posted since joining and should introduce myself. So, here I am. Originally my (late) wife was a member here way back in the day and I remember reading threads that she suggested and thought I'd find interesting. I registered again a couple of years back, but my recent reacquaintance is down to realising this was probably the best place to find discussion about COVID-19.
I'm interested in the content of most of the other subforums too (and will probably be more likely to post in those) but I feel I'm already benefitting from both the insight and back and forth about the Coronavirus compared to the mass media.
In any case, nice to be here again.
Andrew.

The Man · 16th September 2020, 07:15 AM

Welcome back Andrew (PPL). Sorry to hear about your wife passing. My girlfriend, Moebob, was quite active here but lately (since 2018) she just doesn't have any interest in the forum. While I don't indulge in the Coronavirus threads I do check 'em from time to time for any new relevant information. Hope to see you around.

Later

Dan "The Man"

PPL · 16th September 2020, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by The Man

Welcome back Andrew (PPL). Sorry to hear about your wife passing. My girlfriend, Moebob, was quite active here but lately (since 2018) she just doesn't have any interest in the forum. While I don't indulge in the Coronavirus threads I do check 'em from time to time for any new relevant information. Hope to see you around.

Later

Dan "The Man"

Dan, thanks for the welcome.
I'm already enjoying reading some threads/topics on a number of subjects, and the Coronavirus thread is a good repository for uodates.
Thanks again.

ConfusedPlatypus · 24th September 2020, 02:06 AM

Hello. I figured I would introduce myself. It feels strange to be posting here after about a decade (has it really been that long?). I used to (for a couple of years) be a somewhat infamous poster who went by the username Marshmallow. People thought I was a troll but I was just suffering from some intense, unmedicated OCD, combined with grief and PTSD. It was an extremely difficult time or my life. I was being abused by family members and my mental health and self-esteem were in the toilet.

I wonder if anyone here remembers me. I no longer believe the things I used to post about. In fact, I don't think I ever really believed them in the first place. It was the unfortunate "what if" side effect of OCD. It makes you doubt everything. They don't call it the doubting disease for nothing.

Oh, and for anyone who might remember me, I'm a lady and not a dude (a few people got that wrong IIRC

)

I don't really expect anyone to remember me. It's been ten or eleven years. I don't even know if anyone from those days still posts here.

I used to often post about conspiracy theories that I was scared could have the remotest possibility of being true. I was in fight or flight mode from the abuse and I wasn't really thinking straight. I posted some incredibly silly and downright ludicrous things.

(Waves to everyone)

Not sure if I'll stick around or not. Just thought it might be somehow cathartic to revisit a forum I used to visit during a dark time of my life and remind myself how far I've come since then.

Emily's Cat · 24th September 2020, 09:53 AM

Welcome back! I'm glad you're doing better

ConfusedPlatypus · 24th September 2020, 11:03 AM

Thank you so much, Emily's Cat. It's been a tough battle to fight, but man has it been worth it

Dr. Keith · 24th September 2020, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by ConfusedPlatypus

Hello. I figured I would introduce myself. It feels strange to be posting here after about a decade (has it really been that long?). I used to (for a couple of years) be a somewhat infamous poster who went by the username Marshmallow.

You may want to check in with the mods about reviving your old account. They are a bit strict about socks and I would rather you come back on a good foot so that you can enjoy your time here this time around. If that makes any sense.

I'll also echo Emily's Cat and say welcome back and I'm glad you are feeling better.

Emily's Cat · 24th September 2020, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by ConfusedPlatypus

Thank you so much, Emily's Cat. It's been a tough battle to fight, but man has it been worth it

I've been there for my sister through bipolar disorder, and with my spouse through PTSD. Getting your brain to behave is a big challenge, and a really painful undertaking. I'm glad you've had success!

ConfusedPlatypus · 24th September 2020, 11:20 AM

Hi Dr. Keith. I definitely hear ya. Unfortunately, it might not be possible to restore my old account because I haven't used my old e-mail address in years (if I'm not mistaken, I think microsoft deactivates inactive accounts after a certain time). Fingers crossed. Thanks so much for the welcome!

Emily's Cat, it sounds like you were super supportive to your sister and spouse which is awesome. Having a support network when facing mental illness of any type is so, so important. And it definitely was an intensely difficult challenge to get my brain to behave. It's still a struggle even now, but back then I could barely function.

Wudang · 25th September 2020, 01:12 AM

Another poster (AmyW) has been posting this year about how OCD affects her and it was quite an eye-opener for someone who associates OCD with the Hollywood conventions of washing their hands 10 times or checking the locks etc. Welcome. Hope you're doing well.

KayBur · 12th October 2020, 06:44 AM

Hello! My name is Kay. During quarantine, doing household chores, creating comfort, improving my fixing skills, I thought a lot about various things. Household chores for this process are fertile ground, because the hands are busy, but the mind is free. The first days I thought about what films to watch, but after a week I got tired of films. I'm not a movie buff. I went deep into reading, thought a lot about what I read. I recently found your forum and I think this is the perfect place to share my thoughts and discuss any issues.

27th July 2020, 05:42 AM	#3201
The Man Unbanned zombie poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 17,133	Originally Posted by OldForester Much like Old Grand-Dad, Old Forester, Old Taylor and Old Overholt are all brands of whiskey. The first three being bourbons and the last a rye. ETA: Welcome to the party, everyone.
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27th July 2020, 09:30 AM	#3202
bruto Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Way way north of Diddy Wah Diddy Posts: 34,288	Back in the day, we used to call that "Old Overcoat." Horrible stuff.
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27th July 2020, 11:13 AM	#3203
Dr. Keith Not a doctor. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25,552	Originally Posted by bruto Back in the day, we used to call that "Old Overcoat." Horrible stuff. I actually find it one of the best values in whisky: perfectly decent at a very reasonable price. I prefer Bulleit rye, so haven't bought the Old Overholt in some time, but I wouldn't pass on an Old Overholt Manhattan if offered.
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27th July 2020, 12:35 PM	#3204
quadraginta Becoming Beth Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Vale of Humility (USA, sort of) Posts: 26,693	Originally Posted by Dr. Keith I actually find it one of the best values in whisky: perfectly decent at a very reasonable price. I prefer Bulleit rye, so haven't bought the Old Overholt in some time, but I wouldn't pass on an Old Overholt Manhattan if offered. Anything being called "whisky" which needs to be mixed with more than a couple of drops of spring water to be palatable doesn't deserve the name. Or to be consumed. The name is nothing more than a marketing ploy. A transparent one. Same some shekels. Buy the cheapest vodka on the shelf ... and some grapefruit or orange juice. Maybe Kool-Aid.
	__________________ "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep." "Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation."

27th July 2020, 12:55 PM	#3205
The Man Unbanned zombie poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 17,133	Originally Posted by quadraginta Anything being called "whisky" which needs to be mixed with more than a couple of drops of spring water to be palatable doesn't deserve the name. Or to be consumed. The name is nothing more than a marketing ploy. A transparent one. Same some shekels. Buy the cheapest vodka on the shelf ... and some grapefruit or orange juice. Maybe Kool-Aid. Double Tavarski Vodka (160 proof) was my go to, get blasted in the pasted, cheap vodka.
	__________________ BRAINZZZZZZZZ

27th July 2020, 02:03 PM	#3206
Emily's Cat Rarely prone to hissy-fits Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: The Wettest Desert on Earth Posts: 19,169	Originally Posted by Dr. Keith I actually find it one of the best values in whisky: perfectly decent at a very reasonable price. I prefer Bulleit rye, so haven't bought the Old Overholt in some time, but I wouldn't pass on an Old Overholt Manhattan if offered. Bulleit is a fave for Rye, Woodinville Rye is also good. For bourbon, I favor Maker's Mark.
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27th July 2020, 03:40 PM	#3207
carlitos "más divertido" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA! USA! Posts: 24,384	Old Forester is a brand of bourbon whiskey. note to self - read the next page before responding.

31st July 2020, 12:43 PM	#3208
Dr. Keith Not a doctor. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25,552	Originally Posted by quadraginta Anything being called "whisky" which needs to be mixed with more than a couple of drops of spring water to be palatable doesn't deserve the name. Or to be consumed. The name is nothing more than a marketing ploy. A transparent one. It doesn't need it, but I the drink was originally made with rye, so I prefer to have manhattans made with rye. If I'm having a manhattan. Old Overholt with a touch of spring water is perfectly fine. Quote: Same some shekels. Buy the cheapest vodka on the shelf ... and some grapefruit or orange juice. Maybe Kool-Aid. Why do you want me to have diabetes so badly?
	__________________ Suffering is not a punishment not a fruit of sin, it is a gift of God. He allows us to share in His suffering and to make up for the sins of the world. -Mother Teresa If I had a pet panda I would name it Snowflake.

31st July 2020, 12:45 PM	#3209
Dr. Keith Not a doctor. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25,552	Originally Posted by Emily's Cat Bulleit is a fave for Rye, Woodinville Rye is also good. For bourbon, I favor Maker's Mark. Marked for reference. Will have to try it out. Just emptied my big bottle of Bulleit Rye. I've been indulging in some local goodness lately because I am drinking far less often: Garrison Brothers and TX Single Barrel. More complex than Makers, but still on the sweet side of things.
	__________________ Suffering is not a punishment not a fruit of sin, it is a gift of God. He allows us to share in His suffering and to make up for the sins of the world. -Mother Teresa If I had a pet panda I would name it Snowflake.

3rd August 2020, 09:59 PM	#3210
Lupus Scholar Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 98	Is there a way to turn on swears?
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3rd August 2020, 10:09 PM	#3211
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 80,951	Originally Posted by Lupus Is there a way to turn on swears? Afraid not. And you'll get dinged by the moderators if you try to circumvent the autocensor. My suggestion is to swear like a trooper, and let the autocensor do its thing.
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4th August 2020, 07:35 AM	#3212
The Man Unbanned zombie poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 17,133	If I recall correctly you can cuss like a drunken sailor in the community section.
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4th August 2020, 08:09 PM	#3213
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 80,951	Originally Posted by The Man If I recall correctly you can cuss like a drunken sailor in the community section. There's a workaround that lets you exploit the autocensor, and the rule isn't enforced when you do that. Don't try it outside Community and Humor, though.
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7th August 2020, 04:16 AM	#3214
Gavin Scholar Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 91	Hello I have been coming here off on for the las few days I’m trying to get back into using forum based sites it’s been awhile I look forward to get involved in some intelligent conversations
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9th August 2020, 10:42 AM	#3215
The Man Unbanned zombie poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 17,133	Originally Posted by Gavin Hello I have been coming here off on for the las few days I’m trying to get back into using forum based sites it’s been awhile I look forward to get involved in some intelligent conversations Welcome Gavin, looks like you're past the 50 post mark needed to have an avatar. You can also request a custom title in the thread linked below. http://www.internationalskeptics.com...81#post1205681 While not required, offerings of chocolates and premium libations can often motivate the title pixies. Welcome, everyone.
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9th August 2020, 11:30 AM	#3216
MoeFaux Suspicious Mind Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,275	Welcome, Lupus and Gavin! Gavin, I first met you in the Try to Kill This Thread thread - nice to see new people joining in. As The Man noted, you can add an avatar now that you've made over 50 posts.
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10th August 2020, 10:08 AM	#3217
Mike! Official Ponylandistanian National Treasure. Respect it! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ponylandistan! Where the bacon grows on trees! Can it get any better than that? I submit it can not! Posts: 49,461	Originally Posted by Gavin Hello I have been coming here off on for the las few days I’m trying to get back into using forum based sites it’s been awhile I look forward to get involved in some intelligent conversations Welcome Gavin, Lupus, and all other new members! Despite immediate appearances, we're not necessarily a bunch of drunks. Just thought it was worth mentioning.
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10th August 2020, 11:30 AM	#3218
The Man Unbanned zombie poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 17,133	Exactly, not a necessity but merely a preference.
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10th August 2020, 12:06 PM	#3219
Emily's Cat Rarely prone to hissy-fits Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: The Wettest Desert on Earth Posts: 19,169	Originally Posted by Mike! Despite immediate appearances, we're not necessarily a bunch of drunks. Of course not! We're an eclectic collection of inebriated enthusiasts.
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10th August 2020, 12:20 PM	#3220
Thermal Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: In the Troll Ignoring Section Posts: 21,991	Posting while drunk REPRESENT!
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11th August 2020, 02:13 AM	#3221
Wudang BOFH Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: People's Republic of South Yorkshire Posts: 15,324	You say "drunk", I say "getting into the same mindset as fellow posters".
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11th August 2020, 07:49 AM	#3222
Mike! Official Ponylandistanian National Treasure. Respect it! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ponylandistan! Where the bacon grows on trees! Can it get any better than that? I submit it can not! Posts: 49,461	Originally Posted by Wudang You say "drunk", I say "getting into the same mindset as fellow posters". You say tomato, I say Bloody Mary...
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11th August 2020, 08:52 AM	#3223
Wudang BOFH Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: People's Republic of South Yorkshire Posts: 15,324	Originally Posted by Mike! You say tomato, I say Bloody Mary... Be careful! If say "Bloody Mary" 3 times quickly you get a slap around the head and a voice says "Get it yourself, you lazy sod!". Someone suggested it might be my wife but she always starts conversations by asking "Are you even listening?". Just an odd little verbal tic I guess. Recycling old gags for a greener cornier tomorrow.
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11th September 2020, 12:40 AM	#3224
Guss Student Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 39	Hello all, nice to see the diversity of ideas.
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11th September 2020, 01:02 AM	#3225
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 80,951	Ha! And we get accused of being an echo chamber.
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12th September 2020, 03:33 AM	#3226
ericlawson2001 New Blood Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 3	New To The Group Hi new to the forum. look like im gonna enjoy some of these discussions. Whats everyone view on the new king of england, Josepg Gregory Hallett???????????
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12th September 2020, 07:18 AM	#3227
Wudang BOFH Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: People's Republic of South Yorkshire Posts: 15,324	At first I though you misspelled "Dominic Cummings" but googling the name, Dom will have him in the Tower pretty fast.
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12th September 2020, 01:59 PM	#3228
quadraginta Becoming Beth Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Vale of Humility (USA, sort of) Posts: 26,693	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Ha! And we get accused of being an echo chamber. ... an echo chamber ... ... echo chamber ... ... chamber.
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12th September 2020, 03:19 PM	#3229
Chanakya Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 4,086	Ah. Welcome to the forums, ericlawson2001. TBH, I hadn't heard of the King at all until you brought him up (and I googled your reference). If you wish to talk about him, we'd doubtless have an interesting discussion -- "we" as in here in these forums, not me personally. You can start a thread if you wish.
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14th September 2020, 02:50 PM	#3230
PPL Critical Thinker Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 400	Lots of reading in this forum. Good. Hello. I just got the message at the top of the forum reminding me I hadn't posted since joining and should introduce myself. So, here I am. Originally my (late) wife was a member here way back in the day and I remember reading threads that she suggested and thought I'd find interesting. I registered again a couple of years back, but my recent reacquaintance is down to realising this was probably the best place to find discussion about COVID-19. I'm interested in the content of most of the other subforums too (and will probably be more likely to post in those) but I feel I'm already benefitting from both the insight and back and forth about the Coronavirus compared to the mass media. In any case, nice to be here again. Andrew.
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16th September 2020, 07:15 AM	#3231
The Man Unbanned zombie poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 17,133	Welcome back Andrew (PPL). Sorry to hear about your wife passing. My girlfriend, Moebob, was quite active here but lately (since 2018) she just doesn't have any interest in the forum. While I don't indulge in the Coronavirus threads I do check 'em from time to time for any new relevant information. Hope to see you around. Later Dan "The Man"
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16th September 2020, 10:07 AM	#3232
PPL Critical Thinker Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 400	Originally Posted by The Man Welcome back Andrew (PPL). Sorry to hear about your wife passing. My girlfriend, Moebob, was quite active here but lately (since 2018) she just doesn't have any interest in the forum. While I don't indulge in the Coronavirus threads I do check 'em from time to time for any new relevant information. Hope to see you around. Later Dan "The Man" Dan, thanks for the welcome. I'm already enjoying reading some threads/topics on a number of subjects, and the Coronavirus thread is a good repository for uodates. Thanks again.
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24th September 2020, 02:06 AM	#3233
ConfusedPlatypus New Blood Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3	Hello. I figured I would introduce myself. It feels strange to be posting here after about a decade (has it really been that long?). I used to (for a couple of years) be a somewhat infamous poster who went by the username Marshmallow. People thought I was a troll but I was just suffering from some intense, unmedicated OCD, combined with grief and PTSD. It was an extremely difficult time or my life. I was being abused by family members and my mental health and self-esteem were in the toilet. I wonder if anyone here remembers me. I no longer believe the things I used to post about. In fact, I don't think I ever really believed them in the first place. It was the unfortunate "what if" side effect of OCD. It makes you doubt everything. They don't call it the doubting disease for nothing. Oh, and for anyone who might remember me, I'm a lady and not a dude (a few people got that wrong IIRC ) I don't really expect anyone to remember me. It's been ten or eleven years. I don't even know if anyone from those days still posts here. I used to often post about conspiracy theories that I was scared could have the remotest possibility of being true. I was in fight or flight mode from the abuse and I wasn't really thinking straight. I posted some incredibly silly and downright ludicrous things. (Waves to everyone) Not sure if I'll stick around or not. Just thought it might be somehow cathartic to revisit a forum I used to visit during a dark time of my life and remind myself how far I've come since then.
ConfusedPlatypus New Blood Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3	Last edited by ConfusedPlatypus; 24th September 2020 at 02:23 AM.

24th September 2020, 09:53 AM	#3234
Emily's Cat Rarely prone to hissy-fits Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: The Wettest Desert on Earth Posts: 19,169	Welcome back! I'm glad you're doing better
	__________________ The distance between the linguistic dehumanization of a people and their actual suppression and extermination is not great; it is but a small step. - Haig Bosmajian

24th September 2020, 11:03 AM	#3235
ConfusedPlatypus New Blood Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3	Thank you so much, Emily's Cat. It's been a tough battle to fight, but man has it been worth it
ConfusedPlatypus New Blood Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3