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  • S Soulus83

    Any failed attempt you want to talk about? ;P

    "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--either way, you are right." — Henry Ford "When I waste my time, I only use the best, Code Project...don't leave home without it." — Slacker007

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    AspDotNetDev
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    You offerring a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, a hug to cure what ails him, and a bed to sleep it off?

    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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    • R R Giskard Reventlov

      Trust me: I've had a few and they are worth it.

      "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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      Dalek Dave
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      They pay you for sperm donations... When I think of all the money I have let slip through my fingers... :(

      ------------------------------------ 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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      • L Lost User

        If you'll pardon the phrase - bollocks.

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

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        TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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        No need to pardon. You're welcome to your opinion.

        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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        • 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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          Mike Hankey
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          So that was what that extension cord leading to the closet was for. :)

          Sects Therapy

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          • D Dalek Dave

            They pay you for sperm donations... When I think of all the money I have let slip through my fingers... :(

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            Isn't it actually illegal to pay someone for their sperm in the UK, so that donors only get paid 'expenses'.

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

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            • D Dalek Dave

              They pay you for sperm donations... When I think of all the money I have let slip through my fingers... :(

              ------------------------------------ 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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              W Balboos GHB
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              Dalek Dave wrote:

              let slip through my fingers...

              I suppose it's just another form of "Coming" out ? (worth a 5, anyway).

              "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein

              "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert

              "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010

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              • F fjdiewornncalwe

                No, it was rude.

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

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                TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                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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                • D Dalek Dave

                  Political, have you tried telling your mother? Diplomacy is required. Although when my friend Biggles came out, he stood in the pub and said "I just need to clear the air and let you all know that I am gay". We all stood, shocked. Shocked that he felt he had to tell us, we all knew.

                  ------------------------------------ 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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                  wizardzz
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                  Dalek Dave wrote:

                  Political, have you tried telling your mother?
                   
                  Diplomacy is required.

                  I'll have to trust your firsthand experience.

                  "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

                    RC_Sebastien_C wrote:

                    matters to anyone but him

                    Then why the need to announce it? (It's not as if we didn't already know given the way he's responded to other postings.) He should keep it to himself. You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you?

                    RC_Sebastien_C wrote:

                    diner

                    dinner. It matters not at all.

                    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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                    RC_Sebastien_C
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                    ahmed zahmed wrote:

                    dinner.

                    Thanks, fixed.

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                    • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

                      RC_Sebastien_C wrote:

                      matters to anyone but him

                      Then why the need to announce it? (It's not as if we didn't already know given the way he's responded to other postings.) He should keep it to himself. You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you?

                      RC_Sebastien_C wrote:

                      diner

                      dinner. It matters not at all.

                      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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                      ahmed zahmed wrote:

                      He should keep it to himself.

                      Really?

                      ahmed zahmed wrote:

                      You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you?

                      Have you never been on here when a new female turns up? There is plenty of 'announcing' going on.

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

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                        Dalek Dave wrote:

                        Political, have you tried telling your mother?
                         
                        Diplomacy is required.

                        I'll have to trust your firsthand experience.

                        "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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                        Dalek Dave
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                        I had to tell my Mother (a Labour Party political activist of many years standing), that I had joined the Tory Party, and was on several committees. She said she knew that I was that way inclined, but had decided not to raise it as it would lead to embarrassment all round. She was even more appalled when I stood in the elections earlier this year, for my name was on the list and her Commie-Trotskyite chums would know!

                        ------------------------------------ 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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                        • 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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                          hairy_hats
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                          +5 for having the guts to say it.

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                          • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

                            RC_Sebastien_C wrote:

                            matters to anyone but him

                            Then why the need to announce it? (It's not as if we didn't already know given the way he's responded to other postings.) He should keep it to himself. You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you?

                            RC_Sebastien_C wrote:

                            diner

                            dinner. It matters not at all.

                            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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                            ahmed zahmed wrote:

                            Then why the need to announce it?

                            Then why the need for the lounge? Its only purpose is to serve as a kind of life blog for CPites.

                            ahmed zahmed wrote:

                            You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you

                            Actually you do, in indirect ways, such as posting pictures of men groping the breasts of a female passenger.

                            ============================== Nothing to say.

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                              ahmed zahmed wrote:

                              He should keep it to himself.

                              Really?

                              ahmed zahmed wrote:

                              You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you?

                              Have you never been on here when a new female turns up? There is plenty of 'announcing' going on.

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

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                              TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                              ChrisElston wrote:

                              female turns up

                              LOL. As if that's in any way comparable.

                              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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                              • 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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                                wizardzz
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                                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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                                • 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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                                  wizardzz
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                                  Ian Shlasko wrote:

                                  I never did figure out the proper way to respond to a revelation like that...

                                  "So, is this a date then?"

                                  "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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                                  • D Dalek Dave

                                    You told us all a while ago you were Bi, and that has never been an issue. I have argued and moaned with you, and have blasted you for being dim, offensive, wrong etc. But I have never felt the need to raise your sexuality as an issue. Being French, yes, that was a choice!

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                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    You told us all a while ago you were Bi

                                    Many moons ago...

                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    you for being dim

                                    Oh my god! Dim! You cant be serious! :O

                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    offensive

                                    Glad you noticed. :)

                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    wrong

                                    Now you are taking the piss! :O

                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    Being French, yes, that was a choice!

                                    I am actually English, though I prefer the French. :)

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                                      ahmed zahmed wrote:

                                      Then why the need to announce it?

                                      Then why the need for the lounge? Its only purpose is to serve as a kind of life blog for CPites.

                                      ahmed zahmed wrote:

                                      You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you

                                      Actually you do, in indirect ways, such as posting pictures of men groping the breasts of a female passenger.

                                      ============================== Nothing to say.

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                                      TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                                      Fat__Eric wrote:

                                      life blog for CPites

                                      No not really. But, if he had mentioned it casually, not made it the subject of a thread, then I wouldn't object.

                                      Fat__Eric wrote:

                                      indirect ways

                                      Indirectly mentioning it or showing it is ok. It's only natural to be who you are.

                                      Fat__Eric wrote:

                                      such as posting pictures of men groping the breasts of a female passenger

                                      I have never done this and I would object to anyone posting this as well.

                                      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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                                      • 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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                                        LittleYellowBird
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                                        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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                                          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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                                          Dalek Dave
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                                          wizardzz wrote:

                                          I recently came out to the Lounge as a struggling comedian

                                          That's a matter opinion! :) (Just kiddin')

                                          ------------------------------------ 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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