Rant and Rave Think Tank 2

[Bubbydoll]

I was asking Evilmonkey if we could have the old one unlocked since a lot time has passed since all that commotion happened on it, but it is a no go, was told we should start a new thread and begin again.

Beejebus made the last one with members, I do not want to pick posters for this one, if others would like to they can weigh in on who, some of the same members of the old one are still active on here, myself, Nossie, Tal, Xwikki, I think I will let others weigh on it though. So that would leave 4 other spots open.

Let's keep this one free of abusing members and make it an intelligent place to discuss issues of the world or of this forum.

Here is a link to the original thread for those who'd like to revisit the forums past

http://dreammoods.com/dreamforum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=43563

[Jeff_in_Time]

Did he tell you why it was locked?

Thought Dorn would have been first into the new thread.
Other members, me , misha, dorn, guardian, jon!, shar.
Throwing out ideas.

Open Question for all:

What are two things you'd change about the website if you were a mod?

[Xwikki]

1. If someone say, makes two posts on a new account and then never goes back to it, then send them an email months/whatever later asking if they would like their account to be deleted if they don't chose to go on it. It would save alot of usernames and such on the forum.

2. The dream section. Maybe rather than just allowing people to post dreams up for interpretation, doing dream journals or discussions where you don't necessarily find the meaning of the dream, but rather discuss with others your dream experiences. I think it'd save alot of people disappointment since there are far too many posts to interpret.

And an extra one: Send the crazies to the recycle bin.

[Jeff_in_Time]

Hey, Xwicked where you been lately?

Man, yes, I hate this site has all those 1 post never come back accounts too.
They don't get deleted because it makes the website look more popular with that # of registered users.

What do you think about dream forum sticky guides?
Some have them, Lucid, I think.

You ever see the website that let you give karma points to members and bad karma?
I wish this site had that, so instead of peeps verbally bashing BS comments, just - them some karma.
Might be incentive for people to post more too.

Since you, BD, Nos and Tal are the 4 remainders of the old thread group.
You four should all pick the new four? or maybe there can be 10 now?

[Jeff_in_Time]

Might as well fill it up more Lmao.
I am bored

What does everyone think of this article?

Secrets Learned From Dreams
The First Great Secret

One of the great secrets observed from over thirty years of dream watching concerns health. It is that each of us carry within us fears about our health, or about our own personal adequacy. This is natural enough, but in dreams these feelings are shown as being like a hypnotic suggestion for the body to be ill. These negative emotions are like bad infections or viruses we have contracted. To counteract their influence we must take time to feel the basic force for life and survival in us. Become aware of the force that is constantly renewing body and mind. Imagine it pervading every part of you and work with it toward healing and renewal. Whatever feelings of pleasure you can find, let them spread to areas of pain or discomfort. Let them fill your body and restore it.
The Second Great Secret

The second great secret is that behind the facade we may erect to tell people who we are, each of us want to be capable of loving and supporting at least one other human being. We want at least one other person to be glad we exist. This secret of love permeates your sexual drive. Even the sex cells – the sperm and ovum – when they meet, burst asunder and give themselves completely to each other. Dreams suggest we have an urge toward this at a personal level. We deeply desire our lover to so open to us, and we to them, that we take them into ourselves and are enriched by the merging of the other personality without compromising our independence. If you are frightened of this giving of yourself, you remain frustrated in a large degree. And one of the great themes in dreams is the constant reminder of the fears and hurts that stand in the way of such love. See: second example in wife under family and relationships.
The Third Great Secret

The third great secret is about death. A huge number of dreams reviewed for this book are about death. Most of them reflect the fears and images we have of death, and show us running from these painted masks. Many such images are what we have inherited from our culture, through its lack of positive statements about death. The secret witnessed in dreams is that if you dare stop running from these emotions and cut-out cartoons of death, with their maggots and rotting bodies, you will break through the screen the images are projected upon. The wondrous reality of life will be waiting for you there, ready to share the love and transformation that lies in death. Dare to challenge the mirage. Second example in creativity and problem solving in dreams. Second example in creativity and problem solving in dreams.

I was Jesus walking among the people, in today’s world. I was in a crowded shop like building and could see lots of people out on the street gathering for a communal procession. I walked the other way through a corridor, passing people going out to the front way. It was then I knew that people were getting closer with the intention of shooting me. I kept walking to the area that I was intent on reaching which was a group of my people. I came out of a door and saw them sitting in small groups talking amongst themselves. I walked up to a table where a couple were sitting, very engrossed in each other. I sat down with them, reaching out with my hand to touch the woman saying, ‘Do not be afraid, I am going to be shot’. As soon as I said it I felt the shot go through me. Then several more. I stood up and saw a man take aim and shoot me, I wasn’t afraid, just stood there feeling the bullet go through. I then began to walk amongst the crowds knowing that I was shot several times. The top of my head was blown off, all my brains had gone and still I walked with the crowds. I saw the blood and brains on the ground and wondered at the marvel of still being there. I felt it was the Crucifixion of myself / Jesus. Hyone

The Fourth Great Secret

The fourth secret is that we can communicate with the deeply unconscious parts of our nature such as body processes. Dreams portray the life process as intelligent and purposive, as something existing in all things and synthesising all individual experience. Life as presented by the unconscious is responsive to our own actions and attitudes. If we care for and love the innate process of our being, such as daring to face the cultural and childhood sources of internal pain, and heal them, then life loves us, responds more fully to us, and opens its treasures to us.

[Xwikki]

Hey, Xwicked where you been lately?

Man, yes, I hate this site has all those 1 post never come back accounts too.
They don't get deleted because it makes the website look more popular with that # of registered users.

What do you think about dream forum sticky guides?
Some have them, Lucid, I think.

You ever see the website that let you give karma points to members and bad karma?
I wish this site had that, so instead of peeps verbally bashing BS comments, just - them some karma.
Might be incentive for people to post more too.

Since you, BD, Nos and Tal are the 4 remainders of the old thread group.
You four should all pick the new four? or maybe there can be 10 now?

Oh I've been around, I just haven't felt the need to post that much on things. I'll usually do art work for school when I'm on here so my attention is all chopped up.

Psh, rather have few registered users that post rather than the 36 odd thousand that make an account, post a dream, never come back.

Umm, sticky guides? And no I haven't seen the karma thing. Like, depending on their character to you mean? I doubt that'll work on here, people much prefer conflict than pressing a button.

I wont pick, but I imagine it'd be a good idea for people to nominate themselves. If they want to them let em do it.

-I will read that article later. ^^

[Jeff_in_Time]

I get bored of here at times too, so I get ya.

If he dumped those absent accounts would free up space, make the site run more efficient?
Some might like the karma competition- seen it on other sites.
Be good only if it didn't encourage worse behaviors. lmao >_<

You could make up a poll thread with names of who wants in?
My poll held 20 places for my title vote.

[Nostalgic]

Wxikkis ideas are good,

I would bring back naming emoticons after the regular posters.
I used to be :cadcreamegg: and :Suz:

[Yoshi13]

ILL VOLUNTEER!!! im gonna try and get on more frequently!! pweese?

[Brake4Wind]

I take it that the last one was a very long thread? I’m wondering why you would want to limit the number of people who can post? I can understand blocking someone disruptive (not sure how) but sometimes a part-time poster can add a good comment that’s very thought provoking/ keep ideas fresh. If the thread is ‘reserved’, would mean (excluded) people post belligerence out of spite? Or, nice people and intelligent new members might feel unwelcome in the forum? Just questions but I have no idea what happened last time.

I don’t know what a ‘sticky guide’ is and have never seen karma points. I’d have some bad karma points if one considers how many times I’ve gone after Malek; especially when he stalked shift! O.o.

LOL Nostalgic- I’d like to see what emoticon you would assign me (claws come out when Malek shows up). Oh la-la! Maybe they need a Cheshire Cat with a very mischievous grin for me.

I like your article Jeff. Don’t relate entirely but many things I do relate to; it’s well written.

I don’t mind if people only post a dream or two; I like the variety. It’s better when they give feedback but it’s up to them. As far as dream journals, they are generally ignored in the dream section; too lengthy, little participation. Some have tried, nothing wrong with it but few answer. People who post are interested in their dream (generally confused); interpreters look at them one at a time. It’s similar to a brain teaser- a puzzle to solve but with benefits if you help someone and have a nice exchange of ideas with the dreamer as well as good interps who can introduce things you haven’t thought of. It’s hard to generalize as dreams are quite personal; the interpreter is reaching out to touch the individual, seeking mutual fulfillment at an emotional and intellectual level.

Just thoughts in response to a request to comment; if I missed something specific (maybe about the dream section) let me know.

[misha666]

@ vikki- u r so rite about the people and neglecting their threads and accounts.

@ Jeffykins- i love the Karma idea, and im all up for it.


i wish we could talk about child abuse and child molestation but some people are so defensive or sensative it and don't want to talk about it.

Its such a sad thing to happen to a child and the people that do it are sick and twisted in the head for doing it. i guess it's a world wide epedemic
that happens in all cultures, races, and rich or poor. anybody have an opinion on this topic?

[SharA2]

Was the old thread locked because of all the reports or in-fighting? -- least on this new one the originator is an active forum member and can get the moderator to clean it up and not lock it.

I was curious as to why a poster like reneeb/malek keeps rejoining the forum-- is it to troll or another reason. If the webmaster can retrieve their actual ip cannot that be turned over to a service provider and have their privileges revoked?

Can we also posts dreams in here, Bubbydoll and have posters help us with them?

[SharA2]

Did he tell you why it was locked?

Thought Dorn would have been first into the new thread.
Other members, me , misha, dorn, guardian, jon!, shar.
Throwing out ideas.

Open Question for all:

What are two things you'd change about the website if you were a mod?

Thank you, Jeff.

I'd like replies back on all messages and reports sent to the forum staff-- and announcements made by them on important forum issues.

I would like troublemakers removed, regardless of membership time or post count, that is from the top of forums to the bottom of the forums. Clearly a warning system would be implemented and once they have transgressed beyond that, removal.

The posting pleasure of the majority should always be respected.

@ Misha666- When I was 9 years old I had a friend who was 8 years old at the time -- she was beat to death by her mom. Her mother was using pills and drinking and went into some uncontrollable rage over something normal a child of eight would do. I did not understand it at all when I was nine, I just missed her. I will talk with you about child abuse in this thread-- if you would like to discuss it.

[RockPillow®]

I dig the karma points idea, but some people like to spam the users they hate with bad karma points or thumbs down. I'd rather see a "thanked X amount of times" kind of system.

[Dorn]

What are two things you'd change about the website if you were a mod?

Not as a mod but as an admin, I'd opt for alternative board style colors; light blue is a little cheesy.

Oh, and I believe in neither zero-sum karma nor plus-sum thank yous.

[Pennywise]

Two things I'd change about the website:

1. I'd make it so that the forum didn't sign you out automatically.

2. I'd have all inactive accounts deleted (accounts that haven't been used for at least 3 months).

[Nostalgic]

I dig the karma points idea, but some people like to spam the users they hate with bad karma points or thumbs down. I'd rather see a "thanked X amount of times" kind of system.

That sounds good or a limit on how many karma points you can give out per day per user etc?

And yep all for deleting inactive accounts.

[JessicaBunny]

Open Question for all:

What are two things you'd change about the website if you were a mod?

i will read your link, Bubbydoll to the old one.

two things:
1. nicer profile page ( personalize it, people can leave messages on it)
2. being able to bump your own threads without posting in it ( i might not have enough posts to do it, idk)

i like jeff's idea of karma plus & negative too.

[JessicaBunny]

i wish we could talk about child abuse and child molestation but some people are so defensive or sensative it and don't want to talk about it.

Its such a sad thing to happen to a child and the people that do it are sick and twisted in the head for doing it. i guess it's a world wide epedemic
that happens in all cultures, races, and rich or poor. anybody have an opinion on this topic?

my mom you saw her pic in pic thread is a foster mom. so we have taken in kids over the years who went through the system because of abuse in their homes. . . it is sad to see the inner & outer damages caused i wonder what % is the mother doing the abuse to the % of the father doing the abuse?

Question- What is your opinion on prostitution, should it be legalized?

[RockPillow®]

Yo, think tank:



Which is it?

[tropicalheatwave]

one time i was thinking about creating a thread about peoples opinion on suicide. but with such a topic you need to be careful about what type of people are reading this.

[Brake4Wind]

Wow, I love your avatar heatwave! I think it’s the best I’ve seen yet.

[tropicalheatwave]

Wow, I love your avatar heatwave! I think it’s the best I’ve seen yet.

i got it from photobuckets. i love martial arts and to be alone with nature so i figure i have 2 avatars that represents my interest.

[Brake4Wind]

Both are great impressions of your interests and the man warming up for the spar is superb!

[Soulkiss333]

Yo, think tank:



Which is it?

well I am a little confuse I dont know if this thread is a clique thing or not, sorry if I am not suppose to post or answer questions in here but I wanted to answer this one so I am going to.

First I think it is already program in our heads that we are suppose to answer half full (if you want ppl to think your positive), this question would be interesting when ppl werent conscious of how to answer this or the meaning of the two answers but we all know so when we answer it we are not answering it with our subconscious but our conscious which defeats the whole purpose of the question....
But I have for a long while answer it half filled....either answer I choose. Even talking about my gas tank I have noticed I answer it is half filled. I am not sure when I started answering it that way, Idk if I did it to be different or I have always answer it this way because filled and full or filled and empty are not the same things. probably subconsciously trying to be different.haha idk maybe I am both I am a optimist and pessimist.

[JessicaBunny]

Yo, think tank:



Which is it?

Half-Full i am more optimistic than pessimistic most days. no one answered my question yet, was i not supposed to ask questions?

one time i was thinking about creating a thread about peoples opinion on suicide. but with such a topic you need to be careful about what type of people are reading this.

you could ask that question inside this thread instead. what opinion would you like to get. . . i don't think anyone is for it besides the ones thinking about doing it.

[Dorn]

Question- What is your opinion on prostitution, should it be legalized?

I'd like to see prostitution decriminalized and unionized, which has been accomplished in the Netherlands.

Under such a system, ideally, prostitution is limited to a core of professionals who simultaneously cooperate with the authorities to counteract underage prostitution, homelessness, substance abuse, and sex trafficking. Although I am not sure whether America is ready for this kind of institutionalization.

[JessicaBunny]

yay, thanks, Dorn. i agree it should be legalized too. . . a woman has a right to do with her body as she wishes, if she is legal age. worse crimes going on, then processing women for sex & men who cheat on their wives. if the women know the risks for disease and abuse, & want that occupation it shouldn't be a crime. . . would like what they have in Holland, red light districts in city areas, so women do not have to walk the streets. same as areas of cities have strip clubs, so why not? should have a more liberal view.

[Nostalgic]

@ misha. I'm here to talk to if you ever need. Just pm me

@ jessicabunny. Prostatution is legal in NZ

@ rock. Neither. I'm the third one.

[Brake4Wind]

I love that one Nostalgic! We can anticipate a refill of our glass but there is only one beermat!
Funny.

[SmileAreSexy]

yay, thanks, Dorn. i agree it should be legalized too. . . a woman has a right to do with her body as she wishes, if she is legal age. worse crimes going on, then processing women for sex & men who cheat on their wives. if the women know the risks for disease and abuse, & want that occupation it shouldn't be a crime. . . would like what they have in Holland, red light districts in city areas, so women do not have to walk the streets. same as areas of cities have strip clubs, so why not? should have a more liberal view.

I totally agree with this. Women should be able to do whatever they please with their bodies if they are of age. Same with abortion. Abortion should never be illegal because it is up to the woman, and to have MEN speak against women when they can't even have children and would never know the experience is sickening and wrong as much as the level of wrongness they view on abortion itself.

In conclusion, I should be able to do whatever I damn well please when Im an adult. Just my view on it.

[tropicalheatwave]

you could ask that question inside this thread instead.

yeah but at the same time you got to be careful about how its going to be recieved.

what opinion would you like to get

just peoples opinion in general.

[misha666]

one time i was thinking about creating a thread about peoples opinion on suicide. but with such a topic you need to be careful about what type of people are reading this.

Suicide huh? yes it can be a very sensative subject for some people but then again this is what this thread is for and if u want to talk about it u can. I personaly think that suicide is just an easy away out.
iv'e learned that sick in the head people like to use suicide as a form of manipulating other people, like for exsample a crazy wife or girl friend will tell the partner not to leave her or else she will kill her self. This usually happens by them over doesing on some type of pills or cutting their vains. This type of behavior becomes repetative and the guy will stay only for a while but eventually leaves and the girl never really kills her self.
Alot of kids also talk about commiting suicide when they live in a broken home or have really shitty lives and parents, and there for they feel that they are a burden on the parent and think that by killing them selfs will help the situation and not knowing that its never their fault that they had stupid parents or family.
Other people just like to cry suicide to get attention period.
All my respect goas out to the people that actually use a gun and blow their brains out and that also dont fuss about it or tell anybody about the suicide, they just go for it and thats it! BANG!
Theres so much help out there for people with suicide issues and some people do get help and other dont so what can u do?

[RockPillow®]

Suicide is a very interesting topic. However, I think most of the people on this site would condemn it.

[physco kid]

Question- What is your opinion on prostitution, should it be legalized?

ya anybody should be able to choose what to do with there body.

Suicide is a very interesting topic. However, I think most of the people on this site would condemn it.

yah sadly but there is nothing wrong with it as i see.

[Soulkiss333]

@Misha
You really think there is a lot of help for ppl. Counseling cost money which a lot ppl dont have and that's why some is thinks about suicide (esp middle age men...number one cause for that group is loss of job or divorce in which they loss their family(kids) and home. Also, quite of few ppl dont live in big cities where there is no public transportation or meeting groups. My town has no such thing. For kids, most ppl think they just want attention but they do it for bad home life (like you said)or teasing and bullying at school which no one really sees the signs until it's too late and most dont want to be a burden so they might not seek help (if they even can)or trust the help or the help can not really help, they just say some encouraging words which is more meaningful when you are stable in life and things make sense not when you are down.. If you have no support system, family or friends who do you turn to... a hotline I doubt that will do any good someone who has no idea but telling you to hang in there. I dont know what kind of help would do any good but in small towns there is no where too talk to someone unless you have money. One of my aunts commit suicide medical reasons she was in a lot of pain, so one day she put a plastic bag over her head to end the pain. Physical pain, emotional pain it all hurts. Some ppl need medication but dont have the money to afford it, rather it is depression or insomnia etc. I just think most help is going to cost you, ppl who have benefits maybe able to get help but not the rest of us. And I dont have a solution either, I tell ppl stop bringing more ppl into the world....it's hard to get 10 kids to agree on what they want on a pizza it is even harder to get 5 billion adults to agree on anything. Less ppl means less issues. I am not against suicide or for it, I understand there is so many different reasons why someone does it, my heart is sad for them. I dont think they will be punish for it, I wish I knew what to say to them or make it better. Some do it for attention or maybe it's a cry for help.

I just did a paper on suicide I pick a different approach..I wrote about the old Japanese's view on it (samurai and WW2) ...death before dishonor. It was very interesting. I know a lot of ppl dont like Obama (I see good and bad with everything) I think one of the good things he has done is given solders who have commit suicide an honor military death. Before him military families were not given a condolence letter or a burial. I cant imagine at my age or any age to see war face to face. I wish they didnt commit suicide but I do believe they deserve recognition for the time they did serve. They had help but it was still too painful for them to handle.This I can not judge if it is right or wrong, it just is sometimes.

[misha666]

You really think there is a lot of help for ppl

Well where i live there is a lot of help offered to ppl and even in the schools they help u out with that or refer u to places free of charge or low charges for low income people.
I swear if i had money and was wealthy i would help out the kids with the counceling free of charge after i adopted all the stray cats and dogs in my area.

Counseling cost money which a lot ppl dont have

Yes and sadly that is the case with a lot of people and kids but thats another subject with healthcare insurance that i would like to bring up someother time.

I tell ppl stop bringing more ppl into the world....it's hard to get 10 kids to agree on what they want on a pizza it is even harder to get 5 billion adults to agree on anything. Less ppl means less issues.

You know its kinda funny how u mention the no more kids or ppl.
I've had that thought before and was afraid to say anything because i know that people would react badly. I wish kids would stop having kids and that the goverment would pass a law where u would have to have proove of income a house and good menatl health before u could get pregnant, but that would never happen unless u live in china lol.

[tropicalheatwave]

Suicide is a very interesting topic.

i agree, its a very interesting topic. i personally think that any topic about death should be talked about more openly. death is the only thing that is guaranteed in life, so why shouldn't it be talked about.

as far as suicide, i'm pretty neutral on the subject. its your life, do what you want. i can't judge how much pain someone is in. for 90% of the time i feel your better off gutting it out. i thought of suicide pletty of times as a teen. my teenage years were my darkest years. i'm glad i didn't go threw with it because these past few years were my golden years. but then there are times where i feel your better off taking your own life. if your so fed up with life that you feel the urge to cause someone harm then your better off seeking help or killing yourself.

[Nostalgic]

Scuicide is an interesting topic. I agree with what misha says about attention etc but for the real cases it's devastating.
Hubby's friend killed himself a few years back and it was tough.

I just can't imagine what goes through their minds.
Is it really depression or something more?

[Neranyo]

I really want to speak more openly and honestly about suicide!
But as already has been said... It's too easy to step on peoples toes with the subject.

[Jeff_in_Time]

I take it that the last one was a very long thread? I’m wondering why you would want to limit the number of people who can post? I can understand blocking someone disruptive (not sure how) but sometimes a part-time poster can add a good comment that’s very thought provoking/ keep ideas fresh. If the thread is ‘reserved’, would mean (excluded) people post belligerence out of spite? Or, nice people and intelligent new members might feel unwelcome in the forum? Just questions but I have no idea what happened last time.

I don’t know what a ‘sticky guide’ is and have never seen karma points. I’d have some bad karma points if one considers how many times I’ve gone after Malek; especially when he stalked shift! O.o.

LOL Nostalgic- I’d like to see what emoticon you would assign me (claws come out when Malek shows up). Oh la-la! Maybe they need a Cheshire Cat with a very mischievous grin for me.

I like your article Jeff. Don’t relate entirely but many things I do relate to; it’s well written.

I don’t mind if people only post a dream or two; I like the variety. It’s better when they give feedback but it’s up to them. As far as dream journals, they are generally ignored in the dream section; too lengthy, little participation. Some have tried, nothing wrong with it but few answer. People who post are interested in their dream (generally confused); interpreters look at them one at a time. It’s similar to a brain teaser- a puzzle to solve but with benefits if you help someone and have a nice exchange of ideas with the dreamer as well as good interps who can introduce things you haven’t thought of. It’s hard to generalize as dreams are quite personal; the interpreter is reaching out to touch the individual, seeking mutual fulfillment at an emotional and intellectual level.

Just thoughts in response to a request to comment; if I missed something specific (maybe about the dream section) let me know.

I think only the two of us read that article, B4W.
Nice post you made here.

The Viks, BD and Nos know the reasons for the last thread, I'm not sure.
But guessing this is a more open to everyone version.

On the karma, I think there is away to stop peeps for deliberately stacking - on peeps they hate.
Lots of forums show you who gave you the plus and negs.
I thought it would be a good way to make others feel appreciated and maybe post more.

Like Shar asking if we can post dreams in here, because I would do that.
Especially with B4W and dorn available to decipher.

@ Yoshi - Hai. I'd say you should go on a poll, you are the king

This cartoon is funny:

[Jeff_in_Time]

Question- What is your opinion on prostitution, should it be legalized?

Hey, J Bunny.

I'd legalize it too.
Since they do alot of judges, cops, lawyers and politicians.
You'd think by now it would be legalized

@ Rock

Half full and needing more.
Not alot gets me down on life or myself.

@ Tropical

I had a few peeps I know kill themselves.
Lots of young gay and lesbians turn to suicide.

New Question for all:
Is there a word someone can say to you or around you that sets you off?
Something you hate to hear because it offends you?

[Nostalgic]

@ Jeff.
No. Nothing really ever sets me off though.

[tropicalheatwave]

I just can't imagine what goes through their minds.
Is it really depression or something more?

fear. there is no telling what someone might do under intense fear.

[RockPillow®]

I myself think that the glass only contains half of what it possibly can.

[Dorn]

Suicide is a very interesting topic.

I agree, especially if I find someone to argue against (especially if said person has studied Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus).

Making my case, I'd say that not only is suicide contemptible in and of itself, but no other act highlights weakness and torpor and decline to the same extent. Supporting suicide requires a full removal of moral values from human striving. And this view of life as a game of numbers or a utility is by itself already a sign of ingrained world-weariness and defeatism.

[SharA2]

@ JessicaBunny-- I think prostitution should be legalized as well.

Yo, think tank:



Which is it?

Half Full.

@ Jeff-- as people could tell on here I do not appreciate people throwing around homophobic slurs.

Re suicide-- I am for assisted suicide and do not think it should be punishable. I feel that suicide and assisted suicide are individual acts of freedom and free will that there should be no legal prohibition/ramifications attached to it. I would be curious to know in which countries it is not punishable by law.

[SharA2]

I also find this website and article interesting if anyone cares to read it-- it was sent to me with a bunch of other science links.

Glowing Kittens Fight Feline AIDS
http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2011/09/glowing-kittens-fight-feline-aid.html

[Bubbydoll]

Did he tell you why it was locked?

Open Question for all:
What are two things you'd change about the website if you were a mod?

Flaming and keeping it open might continue the situation so all flame threads such as apparently ones in dreams are locked. Possibly a new policy.

I would let posters be able to lock their own threads as an option on their account, Dustin's forum has that option and it is a good idea.
Along with what others said, I too would remove all the inactive forum accounts, ones with a post or two and never return, make it so if a year passes, delete the accounts, maybe even 6 months and delete it. It frees of bandwidth.

Also I agree with Shara... 3 strikes your out warning system and lowering posts counts work as deterrents.
Karma system is cool, my sweetie's forum has that set up.


If others would like a poll to add another 4 plus, I do not mind, but this thread does not have the same motivations the old thread had and was created for. I would not have made this second thread if the other was not locked in the first place.

ILL VOLUNTEER!!! im gonna try and get on more frequently!! pweese?

You can still post here, Yoshi and ask and answer questions regardless.

I take it that the last one was a very long thread? I’m wondering why you would want to limit the number of people who can post? I can understand blocking someone disruptive (not sure how) but sometimes a part-time poster can add a good comment that’s very thought provoking/ keep ideas fresh. If the thread is ‘reserved’, would mean (excluded) people post belligerence out of spite? Or, nice people and intelligent new members might feel unwelcome in the forum? Just questions but I have no idea what happened last time.

Hi, Brake4Wind... I included the link to the older locked thread in my first post. That thread was created to inform others of things happening on the forums, mainly during the outing of the forum predator HD. This thread isn't linked to any forum dramas, only created because the last one got locked due to excessive flaming ( so the administration told me) So anyone who reads the thread and posts in rant can ask a question and answer a question, absolutely no restrictions.

[Bubbydoll]

i wish we could talk about child abuse and child molestation but some people are so defensive or sensative it and don't want to talk about it.

Its such a sad thing to happen to a child and the people that do it are sick and twisted in the head for doing it. i guess it's a world wide epedemic
that happens in all cultures, races, and rich or poor. anybody have an opinion on this topic?

You can bring up and discuss any subject you would like, Misha. Nothing is off limits and I am sure at least someone will reply back on it.

I had two friends from junior high who were molested as kids. One of them got into stripping later on and turned to escorting, which is what she does now, and the other girl who was molested by her mom's many bf's killed herself when she turned 18 yo old because she couldn't deal with how her life was anymore :\ She sent all of us letters that we received afterwards telling us what we all meant to her and her own mother was banned from her funeral, at the time she was living with her dad's mom, her grandmother. Very tragic and I still miss her, I have a picture of the two of us in my bedroom and the letter she wrote me placed inside the back of that picture.

Was the old thread locked because of all the reports or in-fighting? -- least on this new one the originator is an active forum member and can get the moderator to clean it up and not lock it.

Can we also posts dreams in here, Bubbydoll and have posters help us with them?

Yes, that was why it was locked, this thread won't have the same thing happen, I have already discussed that with the forum moderator before making the thread so posts will be deleted instead.

Yep, you can posts dreams inside here to be interpreted if you and anyone else would like to do that, I have one I might start us off with when I finishing answering the rest of the replies in here.

Two things I'd change about the website:

1. I'd make it so that the forum didn't sign you out automatically.

2. I'd have all inactive accounts deleted (accounts that haven't been used for at least 3 months).

Hi, Pennywise. I usually get tossed when I am typing out a longer PM reply or forum reply,I would like that glitch fixed too.

Question- What is your opinion on prostitution, should it be legalized?

Yes and Marijuana too, Jessica.

Yo, think tank:



Which is it?

Growing up it was Half Full I was a pretty chipper and cheery kiddo. In my late teens and last year, Half Empty. Now I just fluctuate between the both.

well I am a little confuse I dont know if this thread is a clique thing or not, sorry if I am not suppose to post or answer questions in here but I wanted to answer this one so I am going to.

No as I mentioned in a few replies before anyone who posts in Rant can ask or answer questions in here, the last Rant and Rave Think Tank thread was prolly more cliquey as it had 8 members involved. That was set up by Beejebus. I included the link in my first post to that thread.

Ha ha at Nossies's and Jeff's cartoons.

New Question for all:
Is there a word someone can say to you or around you that sets you off?
Something you hate to hear because it offends you?

Not to myself, no. I do not get offended by words unless it is said to me by someone who is supposed to love me, whether that be a partner or a parent. Otherwise I do not care.
I do not like when people call others stupid. Not everyone understands things at the same level and it only takes a lil time to explain what you mean, so I do not like when that word is thrown about to others. People need to develop more patience.

I also find this website and article interesting if anyone cares to read it-- it was sent to me with a bunch of other science links.

Glowing Kittens Fight Feline AIDS
http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2011/09/glowing-kittens-fight-feline-aid.html

Aw, bless. That is an interesting story, Shara. Feel free to post what ever articles or links you would like inside this thread.