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  • L Lost User

    It is more comfortable to sit on with her tail?

    Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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    Dalek Dave
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    That earns a 5! But it should be far more!

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    • D Dalek Dave

      Woah, Too Soon?

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      wizardzz
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      There was an open mic last night, nobody was really in a great mood. I'm not sure if others can verify, but at least in a major city like Chicago, there was a solemn mood pretty much everywhere. I, for one, think laughter is the best therapy.

      "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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      • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

        So what? You want a medal or something?

        If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
        You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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        soap brain
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        ahmed zahmed wrote:

        You want a medal or something?

        Well, that wasn't my aim, but I wouldn't say 'no'...

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        • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

          Saying "I don't care, it matters not to me" is rude? OK, whatever.

          If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
          You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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          fjdiewornncalwe
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          That's not what you said. You may have intended for your statement to be taken that way, but the "you want a medal" comment is pretty much never meant as anything other than a snarky remark.

          I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.

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          • I Ian Shlasko

            Congratulations. I never did figure out the proper way to respond to a revelation like that... Granted, I live in a very liberal area, so it's really a non-issue here.

            Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
            Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

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            soap brain
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            Well, I think that response will suffice. :)

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            • L Lost User

              Fat__Eric wrote:

              Dalek Dave wrote:

              You told us all a while ago you were Bi

              Many moons ago...

              There has to be a joke there somewhere, I just can't get it tidy enough.

              Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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              Dalek Dave
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              Damn I missed it until you pointed it out!

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              • A AspDotNetDev

                I'm not sure if "Ravel" is a male or female name, so I'm going to assume you are a man. You could not have picked a better profession short of being a football player. In all seriousness, I have several gay coworkers. It's not a big deal (at least 'round these parts).

                Martin Fowler wrote:

                Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.

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                soap brain
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                AspDotNetDev wrote:

                I'm going to assume you are a man

                Correct.

                AspDotNetDev wrote:

                In all seriousness, I have several gay coworkers. It's not a big deal (at least 'round these parts).

                That's why I didn't write a long message.

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                • D Dalek Dave

                  Damn I missed it until you pointed it out!

                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]

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                  Lost User
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                  Dalek Dave wrote:

                  Damn I missed it until you pointed it out!

                  That's what she said. :-D

                  Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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                  • F fjdiewornncalwe

                    That's not what you said. You may have intended for your statement to be taken that way, but the "you want a medal" comment is pretty much never meant as anything other than a snarky remark.

                    I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.

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                    TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                    Marcus Kramer wrote:

                    snarky remark

                    OK. Yes, I'll give you snarky. But it certainly wasn't rude.

                    If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                    You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                    • R R Giskard Reventlov

                      Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                      I'm gay.

                      and? p.s. No future Ravels?

                      "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                      soap brain
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                      digital man wrote:

                      and?

                      I'm an atheist. ;P

                      digital man wrote:

                      p.s. No future Ravels?

                      Well, that remains to be seen.

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                      • S soap brain

                        I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.

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                        Slacker007
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                        Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                        I'm gay.

                        I'm straight. ...versus being crooked. :) Anyhow, I think it is pretty cool that gay and not gay people can hang out and share ideas and thoughts about common interests and not so common interests. :thumbsup:

                        Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                        I freely confess,

                        Nothing to confess, you did nothing wrong. Criminals confess.

                        Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)

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                        • S soap brain

                          digital man wrote:

                          and?

                          I'm an atheist. ;P

                          digital man wrote:

                          p.s. No future Ravels?

                          Well, that remains to be seen.

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                          Lost User
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                          Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                          I'm an atheist

                          But you share a middle initial with Jesus.

                          Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                          Well, that remains to be seen

                          So we'll have to wait for the future to unravel?

                          Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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                          • R R Giskard Reventlov

                            Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                            I'm gay.

                            and? p.s. No future Ravels?

                            "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                            Gary Wheeler
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                            Ravel's sexual orientation doesn't preclude 'future Ravels'.

                            Software Zen: delete this;

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                            • D Dalek Dave

                              Thanks for that, it makes no difference to anyone here you know. But, firstly, I know it can be difficult to admit it at first, (I have gay and Lesbian friends who had terrible trouble admitting it), so well done. Secondly, unless people are living in the middle ages (or the 1950's or Croydon), it is of little matter. I am a Fat, Middle-aged, Conservative Man with a nasty drug habit (Smoke, Drink and Eat Cheese), it is who I am. Your sexuality is your own concern. Whatever, young dude, just be yourself and don't go screaming queen on us. (Even amongst my Gay friends, they dislike Screaming Queens). So long as whatever you do is legal, consensual and nobody is hurt, who gives a tinker's cuss?

                              ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]

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                              soap brain
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                              Dalek Dave wrote:

                              Whatever, young dude, just be yourself and don't go screaming queen on us.

                              Haha, yeah, I have no intention of doing that. When I see them I feel a little anti-gay myself.

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                              • S Slacker007

                                Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                                I'm gay.

                                I'm straight. ...versus being crooked. :) Anyhow, I think it is pretty cool that gay and not gay people can hang out and share ideas and thoughts about common interests and not so common interests. :thumbsup:

                                Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                                I freely confess,

                                Nothing to confess, you did nothing wrong. Criminals confess.

                                Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)

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                                Dalek Dave
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                                Slacker007 wrote:

                                Criminals confess.

                                And Catholics

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                                • W wizardzz

                                  I'll be mature here. Congrats, I recently came out to the Lounge as a struggling comedian, which I have learned, is often as difficult and awkward to tell people. Did you recently come out in your life, too? Or is this just a CP outing? I shared a room with a gay dorm-mate in college, who was closeted, he knew that I knew, but I could see it was not easy. Also, where is your italicized quote in your profile from?

                                  "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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                                  soap brain
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                                  wizardzz wrote:

                                  Did you recently come out in your life, too? Or is this just a CP outing?

                                  I've told a few people in real life. Nobody in my family, though.

                                  wizardzz wrote:

                                  Also, where is your italicized quote in your profile from?

                                  Existentialist Firefighter Delays 3 Deaths[^]

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                                  • L LittleYellowBird

                                    Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                                    I'm gay.

                                    Great! Does that mean you can advise me on soft furnishings? ;) :-O Sorry, you know I have to turn everything into a joke! I'm pleased that you felt OK to tell us, I think that must have been tough. Nothing will change for me. :rose: ... except maybe the odd cushion question. ;)

                                    Ali

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                                    soap brain
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                                    Alison P wrote:

                                    Great! Does that mean you can advise me on soft furnishings? ;)

                                    Well, if you're in the market for bad advice, sure! ;P

                                    Alison P wrote:

                                    Sorry, you know I have to turn everything into a joke!

                                    I love that quality in a person.

                                    Alison P wrote:

                                    ... except maybe the odd cushion question.

                                    Orange! No, purple! With lace! :-D

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                                    • S Slacker007

                                      Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                                      I'm gay.

                                      I'm straight. ...versus being crooked. :) Anyhow, I think it is pretty cool that gay and not gay people can hang out and share ideas and thoughts about common interests and not so common interests. :thumbsup:

                                      Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                                      I freely confess,

                                      Nothing to confess, you did nothing wrong. Criminals confess.

                                      Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)

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                                      soap brain
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                                      Slacker007 wrote:

                                      Nothing to confess, you did nothing wrong. Criminals confess.

                                      Ahh, I was so close to saying 'concede' as well! :mad: ;P

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                                      • D Dalek Dave

                                        Slacker007 wrote:

                                        Criminals confess.

                                        And Catholics

                                        ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]

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                                        Slacker007
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                                        Dalek Dave wrote:

                                        And Catholics

                                        Also true. Sheesh! What a life; always confessing and feeling guilty.

                                        Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)

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                                        • S soap brain

                                          I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.

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                                          Gary Wheeler
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                                          'Congratulations!' somehow seems awkward, but it does convey my best wishes.

                                          Software Zen: delete this;

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