Lugh

Well, I'm not a photography minded person, and I don't like change, but I do like the pictures on the front page. I would prefer them at the bottom, though, if that were an option, but they are ok where they are. I'll get used to them there. The changes, with the exception of the missing chat, are nice, Myr.

OMG! Robbee is like LEGAL? Watch out boy here I come! heh Happy B'day!

meh. deal with it, whiner, at least you still have a forum to look at.. I have no chat! (pouts and stamps his foot in typical tantrum fashion)

Thanks everyone!

As most of you who know me know I know nothing about cars... well I need a new one. Bad. I was looking at the Saturn Vue or the Nissian Xterra. Does anyone have any opinions on these cars or suggestions for a similar model? Thanks!

I write Sci-fi... it's not a matter of country / part of the country but which planet.... they play future pop? snerks.

Ok guys I need some input here.. I need a couple names and I'm looking for some creative input. I have several clubs to name and two boy bands -- all who cater to a gay friendly atmosphere. All suggestions welcomed.

herm.. how about the eee1000 then? or the Nokia N810? any opinions? (still not impressed with the kindel)

ok so I've been reading a lot of ebooks here of late... I was looking for a device on which to read them when I am away from my computer. I have looked at a couple PDA type devices, some tablet PCs, and of course the ever popular ebook readers. Any thoughts? Personally I would "like" a multi-use gadget... but the pirmary goal is to read ebooks. and please do not suggest the Kindle

Happy Birthday!

Heh... hey the gay boys wanna know too! Welcome aboard Joel. Lugh (no cute descriptive phrase, please) btw, I have some sf on this site somewhere.... happy hunting.

two words -- JOB CORP they will help you get your GED, train you in a trade (computers is one of them) and give you a place to live and food to eat while doing it. Might not be perfect, but it's a choice.

happy birthday Viv!!

Herm... there is a line in my sig... there is a forum in the e-fiction forums... See, and I'm not all over the forums like Kevin. Which is probably why you don't know me. (grinz) What do you read? I've written a little of everything. There are over 100 poems of mine in e-fiction and 20+ short stories. I'm sure you will find something you like. If not the link will give you more options.

I'm sorry Zilar, I do not agree with this statement. The author should not have to "become visible", the reader should buck up and comment if they read the story. Besides, there are a few of us who are visible, but quietly so, and others who prefer not to attract too much attention (good or bad) for a lot of other reasons than writing. I write well. I know I write well. I shouldn't have to shove my stories in your face with huge banners in my sig line or other despirate means to attract your attention. Sighs... read if you want to read, don't if you don't, you probably won't like it anyway.

Heh... they are among my beta readers... so essentially I should be thanking them! AND I get their comments (sometimes) weeks before a story is posted, so I already know how they feel about it, usually in much more depth than what they post on the forums. What they put up on the forums is usually an attempt to intice others to read (and comment) and knock me out of my post-posted depression.

I for one know I do not get feedback for a variety of reasons -- the main one being my stories are geared to a very narrow audience, and of that audience very few persons wish to admit they LIKE that kind of stuff. That's fine. I accept any and all comments, private or public. I think one big thing that has me way down is that for the last couple anthologies I've written I've gotten almost 0 feedback. And no, Centaur, Rick, Snoopy, NOR the person who volunteers to critique it counts..... that has just bummed me out, so I don't even want to write any more. (I'm sure some of you are applauding, and others are growling, but it's true.) Anyway... as to how much I "review" most of what I have to say is said one on one or via PM / email ... so I don't have much of a "presence" on the boards for a reviewer... sighs.. such is life.

meh I'm never on time... happy birthday! it's the thought that counts anyway right?

Honestly I believe there are so many other things that could and should be removed from the diet before meat is considered... how about corn syrup? FD&C "color" #"whatever" (especially the reds!)? citric acid? anything a second grader cannot pronounce? at our house we do consume meat -- red meat, white meat -- however we do not eat processed or deep fried meat we also consume tofu, textured vegi protien, and lots of beans (and sprouts) not to mention a lot of green and not-so-green grown things -- my son actually REQUESTS brussel sprouts! I think the true key is moderation and variety -- but to each their own!

well that also depends on how old you were when you had those kiddos!!! DC will be 18 well before I'm 35 which will leave plenty of time to still "grow up" before my scheduled midlife crisis (and the subsuquent getting old)... ps congrats DK & Trebs

ok.. in two camps here... first -- parents should monitor what their children see/do/play more closely BUT second -- the people who sell video games should treat the labels like other items geared at the 18+ crowd and not sell them to minors without parental consent. My son will be turning 13 this week, he keeps reminding me that he is now OLD enough for the "T for teen" rated games, a concept the clerk at the local game store found extremely humorous when DC asked for a "T for teen" rated game just after christmas.. and I told him he wasn't a teen so put it back. The clerk actually said to me... most the kids who buy that game are his age (now DC looks younger than turning 13 -- been accused of being 11 recently). I personally don't care what the other kids are doing.. my house, my rules.. DC knows this and he put the game back and didn't bring it up again, until recently. I am one of the parents who rely on the game ratings to help determine if it's appropraite as I don't play them... but how many other parents have a clue? the clerk's attitude makes me wonder.

well.... here is an interesting article on this subject.

ok... I think PDA's are fine (for all genders, ages, and combonations thereof) depending on the situation and the intensity of the PDA. Any two people holding hands or giving a QUICK kiss when meeting or parting is fine. Cupping your partner's arse as you walk the mall is a little over the top. Tonsil tag at a club is fine, at the mall is questionable. I think the defining factor to me is simple... who will see? IF it's all teens/adults there is more leeway than if there are small/young children running around. Maybe that's the parent in me.. who knows.

congrats Kev... I like 111 or 1111 personally p.s. this is the 667th post to mark my 2/3 the way through to 1k!

Happy b-day Dio-de