AzureWolf

[COLOR=maroon]Well, I can't think of a day, so I'll think of a time. As of this writing, my happiest time in my life as just this summer, going to Canada. There's easily no place like it, and I could see why it's always rated the best place to live in the world consistently. Quality of life is better, people are better (and thinner!), everything's just so much better![/COLOR]

[QUOTE=Jubei Yagyou]Well. Theres not alot to say about myself... [IMG]http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h202/David_L08/IMGP1928.jpg[/IMG] thats just me having fun with my friends that I cut off from the picture. [URL=http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h202/David_L08/IMGP1947.jpg]This[/URL] is me being a jerk in my underwear. I hope you think its awesome, because I do.[/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]HOLY F###! #### #### ####! Get out of my mind! I don't know why, but just based on people's writings and avatars/banners, my mind just makes a random image of a person. But with Jubei Yagyou, it was right on the money - even the pose! (although you were paler).. What the hell, man? That was freaky, haha. I was close with a few people in the past, but I'm pretty much off with the rest of the ones here.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Charles']So wait, is Nero supposed to be Virgil? I'm confused.[/quote][COLOR=maroon]If he is indeed Nelo Angelo, then yeah, it's supposed to be Virgil. So where does that leave Dante? O_o[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]It's a two-way thing. Friendship can't be one way (just like love!). If he doesn't want to associate with you, then you can't be his friend. If you think he's worth trying to stay friends with, be active. However, no matter how much effort you put into it, if he isn't interested or doesn't show reciprocal effort, then it's not meant to be.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I don't see this as a bad thing. theOtaku has been due for a fix. The standards for everything - not just articles - has been so low and even pathetic. It's good to see them not spreading themselves out too thin and focusing on less, so the quality will be higher. If theOtaku can be a "high standard" website consisting of only multimedia, then I would be happier than if it was just a "pan-anime" site with no standard.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Before I post, let it be known that the following are just my latest interests and so they were the first thing to come to mind. No *phile here! [CENTER][URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/8940/434pxboapopteenmj2.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/CENTER]BoA is a Korean singer who is constantly considered Japanese because she became really popular there. People get all pissy about that, but I don't think it matters: she's hawt either way! Also, her interviews and behind the scenes shows (you can find on youtube) suggest a modest but playful personality. Once again, HAWT! [CENTER][URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/8356/11373952037436cf1.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/CENTER] Lee Soo Young's attractive, but hearing her voice really brings out her passion. She had some tragic thing where her parents died, and she said singing is how she expresses herself. Her voice is simply enchanting, and she's really nice on the eyes. HAWTx3 [/asianophile rant] So yeah, if I had time to think of others, I probably would find a ton more non-Asians, but like I said, you caught me in a state of transition (on the aside, I just went through what was easily the worst week of my life, 13-August to 20-August, so I'm not exaggerating!).[/COLOR]

[quote name='jakewise']Especially the DragonBall series ... dubbed voices were just horrible in my opinion...[/quote][COLOR=maroon]Honestly, I didn't really notice a difference in the screaming quality, although the Japanese version definately had the edge with it's high-pitch-girl-like voice actors.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Sounds like [B]Technoman[/B], which was a great show IMO, until they never finished it. It "ended" so abruptly and so unresolved, that it's really not popular.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Marsh][FONT=Arial']I don't really care that I'm not getting protein, because I don't ever do any heavy lifting or anything. Besides, I normally starve myself for hours by not eating breakfast before school. If I'm not dead or dying yet, I'll be fine. =P[/FONT][/quote] [COLOR=maroon]You probably know this already, but protein is for everything, not just for muscle. Chances are, if you are fine, you are getting proteins from some source. Milk, for instance, is a great protein source, and certain vegatables have protein.[/COLOR]

[quote name='JT Darkfire]Your statement in that quote is COMPLETELY irrelevant. I'll straight out say it. I agree, if it's something you'd feel ashamed to view while at home, don't look at it. But that has NOTHING to do with this. And if you don't want to be misinterpreted, try not to use terminology that can be so easily misconstrued. Even using the term "second class" creates an air of superiority and, to be honest, your use of "speaks volumes" was degrading and was SUCH a stereotype.[/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]How is "speaks volumes" a stereotype? O_o [QUOTE]But before I get considered off-topic, here we go. The ice cream argument and a nationwide ban on viewing specific websites at libraries is like comparing apples and nuclear explosives. Visiting Myspace at a library...it is not always an attempt to view porn or plan your next weekend orgy. Thinking like that is just plain ignorant. I'm not defending this on my behalf. In fact, I'm not a huge fan of myspace myself. I'm just even less of a fan of politicians wasting money on a policy that is completely pointless. There's no real reason to do this. Tell me one solid reason[B] without analogies[/B] why. [/QUOTE]I did not use analogies in my first post. Pay attention to the thread if you are going to argue in it, please. [QUOTE]Oh yeah, I'd give you this point...EXCEPT that vehicular safety and recreational activities are COMPLETELY unrelated topics. That's like comparing apples and...nuclear explosives. Talking on the cell phone while driving is dangerous; chatting on myspace is unnecessary.[/QUOTE] So every other analogy is useless because it uses things that have a little bit of difference in them. [QUOTE]and who says that myspace at the library is a problem, really? Oh, it's SUCH a hassle to have increased traffic in the library, which in turn increases government funding in that venue, thereby providing those research computers you love so dearly and adding a decent supply of books to the otherwise dwindling ammount that you see today.[/QUOTE] Government funding, to my knowledge, is a meeting-agreed-upon decision. Just because something accrues more "traffic" doesn't necessarily mean the funding will increase. [QUOTE]Umm...I'm PRETTY sure that this affects more than just Retribution.[/QUOTE] You're missing the point. It's that it's inconvenient, not that it's just affecting him. [QUOTE']Is it just me, or did the names of the cities that you named sound pretty familiar? Oh, that's right. It's probably because they're BIG CITIES. Of course they are going to be a little more convenient when it comes to internet availability. Assuming otherwise would be just stupid. But what about people who don't have the convenience of living in (or in your case, visiting) a big city? That library could be the only place for miles that offers free internet availability.[/quote] What is this? English 101? Toronto [B]THROUGH[/B] Aurora (and I can bet you not many people have heard of Aurora). You're not amazing for having heard of them, because that was the intent: using places people know of so they have a scope of how far I went and still had access. Duh. However, if you can name every city, east and west, between Toronto and Aurora, then I'll believe you. Oh wait, they AREN'T big cities... -_- [QUOTE]While dating is one feature of myspace, it isn't the sole function. You'd do well to learn that, or the rest of your arguments will continue to sound as lacking in a foundation as that one did, discrediting whatever credible points you have.[/QUOTE] Bragging about all the other functions of myspace instead of the one that is the issue and why this legislation exists is so perfect. That means we can ignore why the government is doing this and just look at other things instead of the problem at hand. Doesn't mean I'm ignorant of them, just means I see little reason to brag about the features that aren't a problem, a problem the government wants to handle. [QUOTE]Undeserved convenience? Who are you to judge if someone deseves convenience or not? Also, if someone is caught transfering porn (and dude, it's not that hard to catch an upload) they have their membership revoked. Most libraries that house a fully functional internet connection require a library card. If you have a problem with porn on a library's PC, rest assured that they do take care of it.[/QUOTE] Who are you to judge if someone doesn't deserve convenience or not. You are basically saying people should have this convenience, and I'm saying they shouldn't. I see little point is arguing who I am, aside from pointing out how unknown you yourself are, becasue you are in the same position as me. Stating your opinion and thinking other people's opinion don't matter is stupid. Also, I've been to a few of the BIG CITY's libraries (NYC), and none of them had such a thing in place. You don't need a card to use the computers or access the net. [QUOTE]Only one of you bought a coffee? Are you trying to imply that a non-profit organization like a library is more annoyed by visitors than a Starbucks is by no-profit customers? Running that internet connection obviously costs more than that ONE coffee.[/QUOTE] I don't see what this has to do with anything. I was pointing out alternatives for Retribution and now you are complaining about the cost of coffee. I don't see what the cost of coffee versus a library's internet cost have anything to do with the topic at hand. [QUOTE]You topic-deviating hypocrite.[/QUOTE]You only wish. [QUOTE]Are you HONESTLY saying that more funding should go into the banning of a stupid website at a public library than the curing of a deadly disease? If so, you REALLY need some help.[/QUOTE]You missed the point completely, but you were too busy trying to find good insults (failed completely, but that's ok) to understand what I was saying. [QUOTE]Well now, isn't that overdramatic. I don't think posting a bulletin on Myspace is going to create total anarchy. Think before you talk next time.[/QUOTE] You'd be best to follow your own advice, eh?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I prefer anime, it's a more passive experience. No thinking required. Turning the pages burns too many calories for my sedentary life style. Manga also tends to be in black and white. My life is in colors, so I like my entertainment to be. ^^[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Bloody hell, did you see that outside kick at the beginning of entry #1?! I'm not even going to say how long it took me to make mine look that good. I'm jealous. >_< I tend to be against everything in modern culture, so yeah, this stuff irks me and I think it's stupid, but I don't think it's any different from the rest of our ####-up culture. Kids have always tried to imitate adults. They always try to be big little boys and girls. Obviously, big boys and girls now are much more perverse and dance much nastier, and so it's not surprising to find kids trying to imitate that now. So yeah, I'm against it, but I say the blame isn't about pedophilia or anything of the sort. It's just the current culture that permeates through all modern countries. I guess when you see yourself (not you, bellpickle, just "you" in general) in the eyes of a child, the truth becomes that much clearer.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Retribution][size=1]You said it "speaks volumes" about where you live if the library is the only place you can go for internet access. It's not like one store discontinuing a flavor speaks volumes about my socioeconomic status that, apparently, internet access does.[/size][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]*groans* For the last time: when I said it speaks volumes, I elaborated [B]twice[/B] before. Please don't keep going back to how [B]YOU[/B] misinterpreted me. It's a failing argument at best. I'm not apologizing for your own misinterpretation of what I said: [QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]I honestly did not consider that group of people when I said that - [B]only people who were [U]avoiding[/U] going on at home[/B'] - because last time I checked back in like 1999 (give or take a year), 67% of households had a computer.[/COLOR][/quote] The minute the thought of "second class" or even the phrase "speaks volumes" goes into your head, read this quote. Read it as many times as necessary for you to not bring up your own misinterpretation. It speaks volumes when you avoid going online at home when you can because you are doing something you shouldn't be. [QUOTE][size=1]You say I fail to seewhy and what they are doing it for. What [b]are[/b] they doing it for? I sure don't know. It's needlessly inconveniencing many people who cannot access these sites at home, and for what payoff? What is the benefit of banning MySpace from libraries? You said efficiency, I believe, and I think I responded to it. Yes, not all libraries are like mine, but I assume that the librarians have a shred of common sense. Common sense enough to kick off a MySpacer if someone needs to do research if there are only two computers. It is a needless cut is what I'm saying. Why cut off the internet access for a group of people when there is no benefit in doing so? I'll laugh my government out of office when they start cutting public services with no valid reasoning behind it. I guess I'd better start now.[/size][/QUOTE]If you are referring to the ice cream example, they are doing it because they are losing money. It may be good for you, but [i]overall[/i] it's bad. If you meant the topic at hand, read on. Did you complain when the government and private companies started designating lanes only for vehicles with 2 or more persons in them simply because you drove alone and so this made your commute more of a burden? Although it hurt you, it benefitted a greater good: it reduced traffic, and [i]overall[/i] commuter time. Sure, it made things worse for you, but... bigger picture/greater good is at stake. You can't look at this at such a microscopic level and complain about it. It's just like cell phones, even, where people were driving and talking at the same time. Then that got banned, and everyone whined about it being a stupid law, even though there were a bunch of cell phone-related accidents. Likewise, although maybe not death or injury, the issue is the same: there's no need for myspace or facebook in a place like the library or school. Most companies forbid using the internet for personal use in the office already. Do you dislike that idea too, simply because it keeps the office resources for office purposes? Likewise, I'm only hearing "it makes the library/school only allow library/school-related functions." Simply put, they are doing it because these sites are starting to become a burden, just like how cell phones started to become a burden to driving when at first they weren't.[QUOTE][size=1]Don't other avenues of internet access cost money? Are not the public library's facilities free? And if what you're saying is true, aren't those who lack internet underpriviledged? If you answered yes to all of these questions, how are other means a viable option for these people? I guess you'll answer with something like "It's not my problem," but I thought the government existed to serve people. I thought that if there was no down side to letting folks access whatever site they want to access, then let them.[/size][/QUOTE] haha, "not my problem" Funny. Anyway, like your constant "speaks volume" regression, I've addressed this before: if you [i]need[/i] the internet, there's always a way to get to it. First off, If you actually want it for leisure, there are free ways of getting it, not just the public library. There are a ton of net cafes that let you use their internet absolutely free, or restaurants/hangouts that only ask that you buy/eat/drink something (ala Panera - [i]only an example! Don't hunt down a Panera, fail, and then complain about not having one in your area![/i]). I mean, really, it's just social websites. C'mon, just like the slightly longer commute, and the cellphone thing, either learn to deal with it or take some effort to go around - just like carpooling and hands-free phones. I don't know what to tell you. No matter what I say, you just complain about how much harder it is for you and you alone. I've traveled through most of Ontario this summer, and not once have I stepped into a library or school, yet I've been able to check my mail and access the internet [B]for free[/B] with no problem. From Toronto through Aurora, I've gone online. So you can understand why I might be just [i]a little[/i] skeptical with what you say about how impossible it is for you to go online for free. Maybe I just know where to look (or just ask someone where to go), but then you should learn to do the same. Also, I've been through most of NYC, and the same thing: free internet. I've never once paid for any net connect aside from my home connection, so I think you just aren't trying/looking. [analogy != insult]You are like that one guy who has no friends and can't go on those designated lanes, or the guy who refuses to buy a handsfree phone but believes its their God-given right to use the phone whenever they want.[/analogy != insult][QUOTE][size=1]And while I'm thinking about it, why'd they pick MySpace? Couldn't the ban apply to any other site? Why not ban OtakuBoards? What about MySpace specifically is bad enough to single out in a ban? This ridiculous display of power just gives me more reason to resent this administration. How am I contradicting myself when I said "[B]probably[/B] do not"? I guess you're tired of my battle of semantics, but I don't really get it. Yes, where I live, most people using the internet at the library do not have it at home. Why else would they come to the library, go to MySpace, and leave? Beats me. I sure as hell wouldn't go all the way to the library just to use MySpace and check my e-mail before leaving if I could do all that at home. I suppose your argument only works for the following condition: 1) There is no separation of research and recreational computers. 2) Librarians are unwilling to boot recreational users for researchers. 3) Those using the computer recreationally are probably on MySpace, and so this bill would be effective in freeing up terminals.[/size][/QUOTE] [b]"I sure as hell wouldn't go all the way to the library just to use MySpace and check my e-mail before leaving if I could do all that at home."[/b] Exactly! And THAT'S why it speaks volumes if you do so. Some people actually do that, because they are myspacing with girls, trying to get laid, and so forth. They obviously can't write "hey babe, let's meet up" when their parents are reading. And that, was exactly why I said "speaks volume" in the first place. The library computers are there as informational resourse, not a porn transfer system or a socializing tool. If they lose that functionality, it's no one's loss - maybe loss of some people's undeserved convenience, but the library has not lost any of its original intention. Neither have schools, or office spaces. If anything, they have increased their functionality. [QUOTE][size=1]Really? That's your argument? I thought it was that you lost efficiency because of recreational users. I'm sure there's a Starbucks somewhere that has wireless internet access, but the fact of the matter is its unfeasible and ridiculous to expect Starbucks to put up with people there to use the internet and nothing else. If there's no strain on the library, and it's logistically easier for all those people to go to the library, where's the advantage?[/size][/QUOTE] Well, yeah, like I said, you seem to misinterpret things quite easily, so it's understandable that you would miss my argument. And... you've obviously never been to a Starbucks, have you? O_o Dude, we finished [B]projects[/B] there. And only one of us bought a coffee. [QUOTE][size=1]I'm not going to take it literally, but I will point out that the analogy doesn't work. In your analogy, both matters hold undeniable importance, whereas in reality, comparing this to our national debt or crisis abroad is just ridiculous. Social trends of youths are not really the concern of the government unless it becomes something like drug usage or gang violence. If it's something like using MySpace v. myO, Congress damn well better be voting on something more important. No, I don't believe social trends to be important enough to warrant a ban encompassing library computers. People should be able to choose whether they go to OtakuBoards or Myspace when they're at the library.[/size][/QUOTE] Really? It's honestly a matter of opinion. You may think me crazy, but I'm entitled to my opinion, and it's this: there should be no research on finding a cure for AIDS. People who get AIDS in such a well-informed time deserve it. Prevention, given a century or two, will remove AIDS (I know it won't happen like this because people are stupid and hopeful for a cure, but it's my opinion). Why give people hope and make them infect others? Yes, I realize there are some people born with it, but think about it: how did they get it? Because mommy or daddy got it illegitimately. Don't argue about the above because we'd be deviating from the topic. I'm just showing you that it is indeed a matter of opinion. You think AIDS is a criss abroad that merits attention. I beg to differ, and probably am annoyed by people wasting time on the disease as much as you are about this myspace dilemma. The government does have the resources to handle small and big things. If they didn't, we'd only have a "structured coating" with chaos on the inside.[/COLOR]

[QUOTE=Retribution][size=1]Well, I'll make this reply short since our responses are growing more and more lengthy. My example of my house and neighborhood was just there to provide an example where your blanket statement didn't work. You said that if you don't live near a Net cafe, you were somehow poor or some such thing, and that's where you should be "hanging out."[/size][/QUOTE] [COLOR=maroon]The problem with your personal example is that it has no purpose aside from showing how convenient it is for you. Again, not everyone is close to the library, so using your logic that "it's troublesome" for you is poor. I might not be very clear, so let me analogize! =D Let's say there's an ice cream parlor, one very close to you and another all the way on the other side of the city you live. Now, this one flavor YOU ADORE. It's like oral orgasm to you. However, you are the only one in your area that buys it. So the closer store discontinues it, while the one on the other side of the city still has it. You complain and say it's ridiculous and stupid because it is inconvenient for you, failing to look at the big picture about why and what they are doing things for. See why your example doesn't help or hurt your argument? Your example only shows that it's just more inconvenient for you rather than impossible. As for distance, again, I honestly don't ever recall saying "close" and implying five minutes or anything of the sort when I said a net cafe should be in your area (by area, I mean your city/town/smallest piece of governed area). "Although it's not detrimental to my standard of living whatsoever, it's simply inconvenient for me if you make this change" is not really a case you can present to any government: they'll laugh you out of the building. One more thing: don't kill yourself trying to find a net cafe per say. Again, you are reading things too literally and missing the point. Net cafe is merely an example of an alternative. I KNOW there are ways to access the internet for you. Hell, give me your location and I'll let you know. [QUOTE][size=1]I am well aware that some people do access the internet to use library-exclusive databases. Please understand that [i]there are separate terminals for people who want to access these databases.[/i] People using computers for recreationally are not allowed on said terminals, and so there's no compromise in efficiency here. You seem to think there is. There are also computers for recreational use. If they're all occupied, but you really do need to use one for research, [i]librarians will boot people off so you can use them.[/i] Correct me if I misunderstood you, but that's the meat of your argument there. There's no advantage to passing this bill aside from Congress saying "Because we can!" I would like it if my government's time was used more for issues of national and global concern as opposed to this negligible issue.[/size][/QUOTE]So now you admit to contradicting yourself, because I remember reading "In addition, people who use the library's internet probably do not have it at home," but now there are suddenly other people who use it as well. Secondly, not every library is like yours, and to know that where you live, the library has enough funding to have both recreational and research computers says something about where you live (i.e., probably has a good deal of money to waste! Little fishy that there's absolutely no other way to go online with that much money...). The meat of my argument is: if the public library has internet access, why don't any other places in your area? They did all that work and used all that money to bring the lines to your city, only for the library? Anyway, not all libraries are rich enough to do the same (have a section of computers for recreation and another for research - some, like in my old hometown, only have two COMPUTERS, not sections, haha). This is looking at a small, seemingly selfish picture, rather than a bigger picture of ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES (and schools) IN THE STATES. And last, I ask everyone (not just you) to stop saying "they have better things to do." It's like saying the government should put all their effort in world hunger instead of -say- AIDS, because that's bigger and more important (just an EXAMPLE! DON'T TAKE IT LITERALLY!). It's a matter of opinion that the social trends of youths is important enough or not enough for the government - true - but don't go trivializing social trends. It sounds like everyone is saying that social trends aren't important enough to be bothered with - like it's the biz-tech major of subjects! (ooo, burn... j/k!) [QUOTE][size=1]I don't think I cast the first stone.[/size][/QUOTE]I'm willing to pretend that you didn't misinterpret what I said and got angry over it, but here's another: "Two wrongs don't make a right." If I said something that offended you, you could have pointed it out in a calmer, more rational way, instead of being rude. So far, I've noticed throughout our exchange that you take things FAR TOO literally instead of getting the point. It's like if I said, "hold your horses," you would complain about the lack of horses in your area (or abundance).[/COLOR] Marsh, I hope I addressed your response as well: there are certainly other ways to access the internet, even for your friend. In the states, unless you are seriously impoverished, the internet is there if you need it (and even for quite a few impoverished people it's available). (and although unrelated, myspace isn't the only way to stay in touch - google Meebo!)

[QUOTE=Retribution][size=1]I do not have access to a Net cafe, but a library is within 5 minutes of my house. My house is upper-middle class in size and value; my neighborhood is nice. I am not living in a "second-class" area -- your blanket statement is not only ignorant, but blind to the fact that maybe folks who don't live within range of a Net cafe are just as well off as everyone else. People don't "make out" or "hang out" in libraries -- they go there, use the computers (for a time-span limited by the librarians, usually only half an hour), and leave. You make it sound like children living in poverty go to the library and raise hell, and that they should instead be in a Net cafe.[/size][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]The world doesn't revolve around you. The public buses don't stop only for you. The library is not five minutes away from everyone. Your personal situation is an absolutely useless example. I don't mean to be rude, but the way you present yourself as an example, it sounds like you only are annoyed by this legislation simply because it makes it inconvenient for you, failing to look at the greater good/bigger picture of the matter, because your 5 minutes will turn into... umm... more minutes. I'm not going to even bother with the second paragraph because it makes no sense with respect to what I said. [QUOTE][size=1]Before you start calling people without internet second-class, you might want to completely understand what the term entails... the dictionary definition is rather limited in scope. I'm pretty sure you don't mean that they're actually worth less than any other person, more that they're not as priviledged. Yes, it's true that 67% of households had a computer, but that certainly does not mean that 100% of those 67 had internet access. That being said, it's ignorant of you to lump in those without internet access with the "hobo down the street" who wants to use MySpace. The fact that you don't have internet, or simply don't want to spend money on internet, does not make you "the hobo down the street". In addition, people who use the library's internet [i]probably do not have it at home.[/i] They're not circumventing parental authority, they're not doing anything shady, they're just using the internet.[/size][/QUOTE] I'm glad you understand why I use your own term of "second-class" in quotes instead of saying it outright. Remember, I never said second-class or even implied it - although you seemed to think so, which is why I started to use your phrase in quotes. (And I already elaborated what I meant last time *whines*) You are ignoring that we don't need to talk about 100% of the 67%, but rather those 67% that 1. use other sources for net access and 2. are kids-young adult. In that thingy I read ever so long ago, it said two things of interest. First, that these values were increasing, the increase being exponential. Second, that those households that had kids MOST LIKELY had internet access. So, basically, if you have a computer and there's a kid about, chances are, you have internet access. I think everything I say, you are taking the wrong way because somehow you are focusing too much on the words that I use to be colorful and not the meaning behind them. With my hobo example, I'm saying that if you don't have internet access, something that can come by for simply 5 dollars a month now, perhaps you should be focusing on something other than trying to myspace your balls out. Seriously, five dollars. I'm not trying to be rude, but if you can't spare five dollars, c'mon, you gotta admit, there's something "hobo-esque" about that. Lastly, your statement says that most people who use the internet in the library probably don't have access at home is ridiculously ignorant. There are online library databases available solely through library accounts, that means stuff like a PDF journal of an exclusively-British-published magazine can only be obtained if you connect through the library. Also, there are other crazy and wacky types of things that you can only access via x's internet access. Consider as well, sometimes the library connection is faster than a person's home one (most true if you are 56ker or even some high speeders). To give you an example, it's not uncommon to see Hobokenites (people in Hoboken) sit at their laptops, go to the library computers, send stuff to themselves, and go back to their laptops. Still other people, go online with their laptops using the library's internet access and handle things like that. Still others, use the library to access porn anonymously, and send it to themselves. Not trying to be gross, but it's true all the same. To clarify any misunderstandings: I like this legislation because it doesn't make people waste time in public terminals (yes, this legislation does NOT affect private schools or libraries). Yay productivity and getting people off computers to let others on! There are A TON of other resources to access the internet, and unless you have a REALLY REALLY REALLY outdated computer, chances are that the computer comes with a modem. There are internet cards available, and then there are even free access sites popping up day by day. The options and diversity to access the internet only grows. The library/school is NOT the only place in the world to get free access, contrary to popular belief.[QUOTE][size=1]How about you re-read what I said and get back to me on it.[/size][/QUOTE] What the hell? Seriously, be a little bit more respectful, please.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Remember, she was paid $100 for sitting for the first day, the rest of the $400 is what's in question. That's the only amount that was paid in advance, so 400/12 or 6 is what everyone should be using in their calculations, IMO. I'm dead serious when I say that my new idea is as such: tell them that you have determined that they are entitled to none of the money back. However, if they say they are entittled to some, either tell him you are entitled to kick him in the balls then if he wants money back, or surprise him when you give said money back. That way, you'll know he earned the money by entertaining you. Only fair, you entertained his kid, afterall. ([i]Unfortunately, we all know Sara is a good person, so this is an unlikely solution, but KNOW it's there if you need it, Sara! At the least, consider it! When have I ever steered you wrong?-don't answer that.[/i])[/COLOR]

[QUOTE=Farto the Magic][FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=DarkGreen]A year ago, I was planning on going to college. I wasn't planning on homework though, I was planning on breezing through it like everything else in my life. I figured that things would just fall into place. I was getting dangerously close to 300 pounds, was in poor health, spent money I didn't have, and generally lived an unfulfilled life. Now, I plan to go back to college. I plan on working harder, taking names, and kicking ***. I'm dangerously close to 200 pounds, more mature, have friends, a more mature outlook on life, goals. I adhere to the code of bushido and discovered that asian culture is deeply relaxing to me. I discoved that after A very trying time, in which my primary emotion was rage. Blind rage. After reading a book about samurai and bushido, I decided that bushido was the best philosophy for life. I'm more a peace with myself and the rest of the world.[/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE] [COLOR=maroon]I'm not mocking you or being sarcastic, but that has to be the most unexpected thing to hear from someone who has dubbed himself "Farto the Magic." But yeah, good job, man, I'm happy for you. Glad you found a path you can walk on and discover yourself.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I thought about it, and at first figured 400 divided by 12 would be fair. However, after thinking about how mail works (just got my violin back today), that "express" night you did pretty much covers the rest of the 66.666(666...) amount for the last two days you didn't do. If anything, he should have given you extra for even doing so much in such a little time, not less. If that fart wants his money back, tell him to do his own dishes.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon][QUOTE=Retribution][SIZE=1]Yes, it's stuff you do when you have leisure time. And if you have leisure time, no computer, but your library does, what's the logical move? What do you mean it "speaks volumes"? That if you don't have internet access, you're somehow a second-class citizen? That if you can't go to MySpace at home, you're obviously some ruffian who should be studying more anyway?[/SIZE][/QUOTE]Net cafe. If you have a library and not a net cafe, you are most certainly living in a "second-class" area. No offense, but some people have to settle with second-class stuff. If you just like the thrill of "making out" or "hanging out" at a place you shouldn't be - only virtually because it's easier, then follow my advice below. Also, I think in 2006, it's safe to say if you don't have a computer or internet access at home, you are definitely "second-class" in the sense that you canot afford something so affordable. I honestly did not consider that group of people when I said that - only people who were avoiding going on at home - because last time I checked back in like 1999 (give or take a year), 67% of households had a computer. So, not factoring the hobo down the street who should be thinking about how to meet up with his friends instead of getting food, read my statement again and see what I really meant (i.e., why are you avoiding going to those sites at home? Are you doing something you shouldn't be and so have to hide it?) [quote name='Retribution][SIZE=1']Absolutely ridiculous.[/SIZE][/quote]Grow up. Learn to accept other people's opinion and respond more maturely. You will always find people who will differ from you, so I ask for a little more courtesy.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I think fanservice is an outdated technique, and although wikipedia states cameos and references under fanservice, I would beg to differ (I'd call them what I just called them). Fanservice I've always thought as that panty-shot-esque stuff in any show. And in that regard, it's what I'm referring to. Back in the day when half of what one watched sucked, it was an effective technique for making one feel like it wasn't a complete waste of time, and could even fool one into liking a show. But now, where information is at everyone's fingertips, where one can discover the high-caliber and worthwhile shows, and disregard the rest of the garbage, there's just no place for fanservice now. Unless that's what you've been watching shows for, haha.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I would have to go with [i]Grave of the Fireflies[/i] simply because nothing else comes ot mind. If you asked about the saddest book, I'd have an answer for you with no reservations! Even video game I could do, although M. Night Shylaman (sp?) blatantly ripped the ending off of the game for his [i]The Sixth Sense[/i] movie (wtf mate? And it was done better in the game). Saddest movie I've ever seen in the sense of being pathetic has to be [i]The Devil's Rejects[/i]. It was either part 1 or 2 that I saw, because my cousin was like, "It's a horror flick! It'll scare you." Through the sex scenes and all the other simply stupid and gross (but not scary or even "freaky"), she kept reassuring me that it'll get scary. Needless to say, she never saw the movie either, just read a synopsis that said it was a scary movie. Yeah... that was the saddest attempt at movie-making possible. It's an effin' milestone.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I agree. It's a good move. Why are kids in schools and library wasting time on such websites in the first place? If you are in the library or school, you aren't really using your time there to it's full potential. Those types of sites are for leisure, stuff you do when you don't have stuff to do (or are procrastinating). I know how weird it sounds since we're talking about the internet here, but those sites just don't have a place in the library or school especially. Besides, wouldn't you RATHER NOT be in school or the library? So don't spend more time there than you need to and enjoy the sites when you are home. If you are at the library and school because you can't go there at home, well, that speaks volumes, and something is wrong with you or what you are doing. Plain and simple.[/COLOR]

[quote name='DeadSeraphim][center][img]http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3341/buddy20jesus1eh2.jpg[/img][/center][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]Genius! And it's not even breaking the rules because it's technically not one word! [QUOTE=Sojiro']He has been the most father like figure in my life.[/quote]I'm really sorry to bring up bad memories or happenings, but what ever happened to your father? =/ I would have to say the most important person in my life, not to sound arrogant or vain, is myself. I've been neglecting myself, not trusting my own intuition and my own desires. So it's kind of nice to know there's some self-worth now that I've started to not neglect myself.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Fair enough, and yes, I am kicking myself for using the term graphic novels, lol, and yeah, I'm only referring to manga. Something Lunox made me wonder, why haven't manga reached the "power" of novels? Is it because they are fairly young, or because they simply can't?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]A year ago, I had great friends. One of my closest friends had a crush on the same girl I did, and when I got to know her, he became my biggest enemy and tried to get people against me. He succeeded making this one idiot think I was [i]HONESTLY AND LITERALLY[/i] out to kill him. Turned out, she went out with someone else. My "friend" avoided me during this entire time. Finally, about six months ago, when I casually bumped into him and mentioned that she is single again, he suddenly became my best friend again and wanted me to introduce him to her. Her roommate liked him, and so helped him and hindered me. If you think that is depraved, he's currently dating her roommate to get closer to her. Needless to say, I lost three friends: him, the idiot who thought I wanted to kill him, and the girl's roommate. However, I would say I myself am a better person now. That much I can believe, because I became stronger through it all.[/COLOR]