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  • T twohowlingdogs

    So this man we'll call Tom is feeling down on his luck and things aren't going well. He gets down on his knees and prays. "Dear Lord. I'm not doing too well with my wife and work. Money is tight. Please help me win the lottery." The drawing comes and he doesn't win. The next week, Tom gets on his knees again. "Dear Lord. My wife is about to leave me. I lost my job. The bank is asking for their payment on the mortgage. Please help me win the lottery." The drawing comes and he doesn't win. The next week, Tom gets on his knees again. "Dear Lord. My wife has left me. The bank foreclosed. I'm on the street. Please help me win the lottery!" He then hears a voice above him say, "TOM! Meet me half way here! BUY A TICKET!!" [EDIT]My bad...should have used the joke icon...[/EDIT]

    I have nothing more to say.

    modified on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3:14 PM

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    HimanshuJoshi
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    twohowlingdogs wrote:

    I have nothing more to say.

    Thank God!

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      twohowlingdogs wrote:

      I have nothing more to say.

      Thank God!

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      Joe Simes
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      :laugh:

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        twohowlingdogs wrote:

        I have nothing more to say.

        Thank God!

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        Joan M
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        Have you bought a lottery ticket?

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        • K Klaus Werner Konrad

          Hm - I've been here now for almost 2 years, but until recent only as a passive reader. Said so, excuse me, but then I don't understand the voting system ... If one posts a joke she don't do that for trolling, and even it isn't a good joke, it should IMHO *never* be downvoted, until it is rassism or so (and even in this range are a lot of good jokes that just seem rassism in the first sight)

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          Joe Simes
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          I honestly think people put way too much emphasis on the voting system. Specifically when it is in the lounge where most of the interaction is just taking the pi$$ and silly jokes. I guess voting for articles and questions and answers is useful in this type of forum but I don't see the value in the Lounge other than for pounding on the Trolls. If you tell a crap joke be prepared to be down-voted. Of course I'm sure none of us actually think our jokes are bad do we? ;)

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          • T twohowlingdogs

            So this man we'll call Tom is feeling down on his luck and things aren't going well. He gets down on his knees and prays. "Dear Lord. I'm not doing too well with my wife and work. Money is tight. Please help me win the lottery." The drawing comes and he doesn't win. The next week, Tom gets on his knees again. "Dear Lord. My wife is about to leave me. I lost my job. The bank is asking for their payment on the mortgage. Please help me win the lottery." The drawing comes and he doesn't win. The next week, Tom gets on his knees again. "Dear Lord. My wife has left me. The bank foreclosed. I'm on the street. Please help me win the lottery!" He then hears a voice above him say, "TOM! Meet me half way here! BUY A TICKET!!" [EDIT]My bad...should have used the joke icon...[/EDIT]

            I have nothing more to say.

            modified on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3:14 PM

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            Chris Meech
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            twohowlingdogs wrote:

            [EDIT]My bad...should have used the joke icon...[/EDIT]

            Naw, that hasn't helped it one bit. It's still a bad joke. :)

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              Have you bought a lottery ticket?

              [www.tamelectromecanica.com] Robots, CNC and PLC machines for grinding and polishing.

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              wizardzz
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              Buy the ticket, take the ride...

              "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson

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              • K Klaus Werner Konrad

                Hm - I've been here now for almost 2 years, but until recent only as a passive reader. Said so, excuse me, but then I don't understand the voting system ... If one posts a joke she don't do that for trolling, and even it isn't a good joke, it should IMHO *never* be downvoted, until it is rassism or so (and even in this range are a lot of good jokes that just seem rassism in the first sight)

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                I don't think anyone understands the voting system! Probably because there as many voting systems in use as there are people using it... :laugh: Some people downvote anything they don't agree with. Some downvote anyone they don't agree with. Others I think just downvote because they can. Fortunately, the reverse is also true, and there are as many upvoting systems as people as well! The best thing to do is not to put too much reliance on it, particularly outside the programming fora and Q&A where the Authority rating holds sway. Generally, people with a high Authority have earned it, and deserve respect because of that. In fora where Debator is important, it is largely a popularity contest! Don't take it seriously and you'll be fine. :laugh:

                Real men don't use instructions. They are only the manufacturers opinion on how to put the thing together. Manfred R. Bihy: "Looks as if OP is learning resistant."

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                  I honestly think people put way too much emphasis on the voting system. Specifically when it is in the lounge where most of the interaction is just taking the pi$$ and silly jokes. I guess voting for articles and questions and answers is useful in this type of forum but I don't see the value in the Lounge other than for pounding on the Trolls. If you tell a crap joke be prepared to be down-voted. Of course I'm sure none of us actually think our jokes are bad do we? ;)

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                  OriginalGriff
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                  That didn't deserve a univote! Compensated...

                  Real men don't use instructions. They are only the manufacturers opinion on how to put the thing together. Manfred R. Bihy: "Looks as if OP is learning resistant."

                  "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
                  "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt

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                    That didn't deserve a univote! Compensated...

                    Real men don't use instructions. They are only the manufacturers opinion on how to put the thing together. Manfred R. Bihy: "Looks as if OP is learning resistant."

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                    Joe Simes
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                    :) I didn't even notice. I don't think I have ever uni-voted anyone, just because it seems mean even in you are being an arse. Sometimes I vote 5's for wicked cool things! :-D oh ohh look down someone's mad! :)

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                      I don't think anyone understands the voting system! Probably because there as many voting systems in use as there are people using it... :laugh: Some people downvote anything they don't agree with. Some downvote anyone they don't agree with. Others I think just downvote because they can. Fortunately, the reverse is also true, and there are as many upvoting systems as people as well! The best thing to do is not to put too much reliance on it, particularly outside the programming fora and Q&A where the Authority rating holds sway. Generally, people with a high Authority have earned it, and deserve respect because of that. In fora where Debator is important, it is largely a popularity contest! Don't take it seriously and you'll be fine. :laugh:

                      Real men don't use instructions. They are only the manufacturers opinion on how to put the thing together. Manfred R. Bihy: "Looks as if OP is learning resistant."

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                      Klaus Werner Konrad
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                      Good POV - thanks :-)

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                      • J Joe Simes

                        I honestly think people put way too much emphasis on the voting system. Specifically when it is in the lounge where most of the interaction is just taking the pi$$ and silly jokes. I guess voting for articles and questions and answers is useful in this type of forum but I don't see the value in the Lounge other than for pounding on the Trolls. If you tell a crap joke be prepared to be down-voted. Of course I'm sure none of us actually think our jokes are bad do we? ;)

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                        twohowlingdogs
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                        Joe Simes wrote:

                        Of course I'm sure none of us actually think our jokes are bad do we? ;)

                        I agree! I thought my joke was funny. Some people don't think so. No worries. I'll find more! :evil laugh:

                        I have nothing more to say.

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                        • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                          I don't think anyone understands the voting system! Probably because there as many voting systems in use as there are people using it... :laugh: Some people downvote anything they don't agree with. Some downvote anyone they don't agree with. Others I think just downvote because they can. Fortunately, the reverse is also true, and there are as many upvoting systems as people as well! The best thing to do is not to put too much reliance on it, particularly outside the programming fora and Q&A where the Authority rating holds sway. Generally, people with a high Authority have earned it, and deserve respect because of that. In fora where Debator is important, it is largely a popularity contest! Don't take it seriously and you'll be fine. :laugh:

                          Real men don't use instructions. They are only the manufacturers opinion on how to put the thing together. Manfred R. Bihy: "Looks as if OP is learning resistant."

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                          walterhevedeich
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                          Well said. I know you wont take this seriously but... I voted 5. :)

                          Ignorance of the ability brings disability.

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