AzureWolf

[COLOR=green]That's hilarious. The "best" inside joke on OB pertained to me and until now, I hadn't the slightest clue. I think this speaks volumes about the aforementioned poor quality of joke execution at OB.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=green]I'm not saying there is anything wrong with inside jokes, but you can only say p###s so many times before it stops being funny. To me, it looks like these inside jokes are equivalent to a kid just sitting there with a potty mouth 24/7. Space it out, give a better delivery, or something. And if you think you've tried to do that, then you've failed so far. Inside jokes are funny. Just not the ones OB has. There, I hope that analogy makes things clearer. Geez people! =P[/COLOR] EDIT: Interesting... See? Is that Gavin inside joke funny? No, because the timing and delivery sucked. This is only marginally worse than the inside jokes at OB - at least the ones I've seen.

[COLOR=green]I agree about the inside joke thing. It was funny at first, but now they are extremely immature, like those kindergartners who think they are special because only they know where a useless rock is. I'm not referring to any ones in particular, just generally.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=green]I haven't taken astronomy in ages, so correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the location (not the phase) of the moon responsible for high and low tides?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=green]I registered here when they still had individual anime forums. It really promoted the discussion of hot anime series. I was disappointed when I realized that OB is static as hell, that those forums were just there and that, as new shows became popular and old ones lost interest, OB would stubbornly stay the same and not move with the rest of the anime community. It was a blow, but this was the first anime forum I was a part of, so I stuck around. I also was a really big member over at YugiohRealms at the time, but as you can tell by the name, it didn't cater to all aspects of my anime needs. There have been a couple of sites that I can no longer access, because I have forgotten my password and the e-mail account I registered with is no longer available.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=green]Thanks a bunch. Very professional and clean work![/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Sure, Lunox. On the other hand, you can be illogical, and try to smuggle some drugs in. There are some unique asian drug concoctions that could be worth sliding your hand for. ;-)[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Sweetness... This just the pizzazz I was looking for! I look forward to the avatar. Thank you.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I think I am really overdue for a new banner and avatar, especially since I lost my earthlink hosting a long time ago and my banner doesn't show up. Anyway, I would love to get an avatar of Jackie's face from the PS3 cover of The Darkness, possibly retouched here and there, with a border (in other, don't just crop the thing and put it here - maybe glowier eyes!). For the banner, go nuts. Preferably something with the darkness and Jackie. No love or emo themes though. Aside from that, I'm game for anything. If you can make one, that's fine. If you can make both, great![/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]I don't care about the argument, but I am curious what inspired the question. Was it the movie Underworld? Or that annoying new Facebook app I am embarrassed to see my friends with?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]This most certainly sucks, as I always preferred Geneon's packaging and presentation over other companies, but I don't think this will have much effect on distribution in America, save for a few delays here and there.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Nerds are smart, otaku are morons. All other hobbies and interests are about the same.[/COLOR]

[quote name='indifference'][COLOR="Indigo"]Wrong, in my opinion, the real [I]copout[/I] as you put it, is relying on your personal beliefs, religion or otherwise to tell others what they [I]should [/I]be doing in regards to sex. I say it is someone's choice because depending on social factors, how they were raised, etc. That choice is going to be different for everyone. I can't and won't be so narrow minded as to think I could actually tell people what they should do since I know that there is no one decision that is correct.[/COLOR][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]I think it's even more narrow-minded to tell people you "KNOW" that there is no one correct decision... Hypothetically, if God came down and proved himself tomorrow, you wouldn't really know - unless of course you don't believe in God and have proven his lack of existence. Of course, God isn't the only factor in knowing this, we could discuss the scientific side of things, but I think you get what I mean. There are always extremes and exceptions, but always guidelines. That's what the question was about - at least IMO. In which cases do you see it ok, in which do you not? What is the general rule of thumb? Not, "I don't know and am too scared to formulate an individual opinion that might offend people. I refuse to think critically about issues and use the teen speak as my voice." If we were talking about killing someone (I'm using an extreme that everyone agrees with), what would your answer be? "If there was no other choice?" "If it was for self-defense?" Some other generic, tried and true answer? Yes, but why can't you do that for this question? When is it ok, when is it not? Generally, is it ok or is it not? But just like killing, there's always exceptions. There's no need to make those copout exceptions as your answer. That's my beef with what's going on here, not the answer itself. I'm not playing mod, I'm just trying to explain why I hate that "answer/copout."[QUOTE][COLOR=indigo]Of course, and when I say I work with people, [B]it often is a journey to find out the underlying causes as to why they aren't having sex. Still that does bring to home that having it [I]is[/I] important, otherwise they wouldn't be upset by the lack of it.[/B][/COLOR][/QUOTE]You're saying it isn't the underlying cause but that's what's making them upset? I'm not trying to be a nitpicky jerk, but it sounds contradictory?[QUOTE][COLOR=indigo]As for saying sex comes naturally when people are attracted to each other, I completely disagree. [B]And ironically it's one of the underlying causes of people not having sex in a marriage[/B]. It's astonishing how many couples I've run into who once they got married and things settled down, became less active sexually because they were still waiting for those moments where it just happened instead of realizing that on some level, you make it happen.. [B]So sure it might come naturally at first[/B], but married or simply living together, you're going to find that it requires work to maintain that romantic interest. ;)[/COLOR][/QUOTE]I never said you don't plan for it..., and again, does it come naturally or not? Chicken or the egg? To clarify, all I said was sex will come from your solid relationship, but a solid relationship will not come out of just sex. I never said there are no adjustments in the walk of life, or marriage, or when you have kids and a job, and planning is not required. I'd go so far to say that all of that has no relevance to the issue at hand.[/COLOR] Rachmanioff, thank you so much! T_T You are the man for delivering true individuality, haha. Anyway, I agree that I disagree, and you make a compelling argument. However, weren't those relationships harder to leave behind even after you knew they were not "the one?" You know, because of sex being involved?

[quote name='Shy'][size=1]Will edit post later. Busy having sex now. -Shy[/size][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon][B]DID YOU FORGET I FREQUENT THESE FORUMS?![/B] We're going to have a nice long talk when I come home... Anyways, I respect and even agree with the fact that sex and premarital sex is a choice and up to the person, but I don't think it addresses the topic at all. Taking your meds is a choice, killing your dog is a choice, farting on your little brother's face while he cries for mercy is a choice, and so on... It's great that you realize it is ultimately a matter of choice, but what do you think they SHOULD do? Of course it is an individual decision and no one else's concern, but frankly that copout is getting way too played out on these forums and kills the topic entirely. Don't be afraid to rock the boat and express your opinion, even if it means turning heads or not getting any head at all.[/COLOR] P.S. Oh, indifference, I think that a lack of sex has an underlying issue. That is, sex comes naturally when people are attracted to each other. When that dies, it's not that the sex has dried up, causing the love to fade, but vice versa. Love dies, sex fades. Unless of course all relationships start by banging then loving.

[quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]Also it might seem obvious, and I don't know if has been said yet, but eat more than an hour before you work out, i.e. if you're wort out routine is at 10 a.m. eat at 9.[/SIZE][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]That depends on your goals, actually. If you are bulking up, then eating before is great. Otherwise, you have to exhaust your newly-acquired glycogen stores before you can be sure you are burning fat. That doesn't mean to starve yourself until you workout, but if you are going to work out first thing in the morning, it's better to workout before eating if you want to lose weight.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]My wonder always is: why NOT wait until marriage? If this guy or girl you will break up with tomorrow was really "the one true love" and not just a way to tame your lust, then it should be no big deal. If you think it solidifies a relationship, then you are right. However, why solidify doomed relationships? To make it that much harder to move on? To ensure that the divorce rate stays high? Honestly, if you need sex to stay together and enjoy each others' company, then "Amy" or "Jean-Claude" is probably not the one. It should not be a solution to what doesn't mix but an amalgamation of how complete both of you feel with each other. [B][i]FLAME DISCLAIMER: I'm not saying this is how it is, this is how I think it is.[/i][/B][/COLOR]

[quote name='cancer'][SIZE="1"]What is the best way for me to learn where the keys of the piano are so I'll be able to play with both hands and quickly find the keys? I know that for different songs your hands start out at different places and move all over, so I can't really rely on muscle memory of keeping my hand in a certain position every time, so I don't know, what should I do?[/SIZE][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]Simple, it's touch typing... [i][B]ON CRACK[/i][/B] Yeah, that's really what it is: knowing where you are and knowing where you want to be. This requires a lot of practice and discipline. However, no amount of training will let you START at the right place. You have to look at the keys anytime you disconnect yourself from the piano to the extent you have no idea where at least one key is (i.e. the last key you pressed). You have to look at the keys when you start to gain a sense of placement, because maybe the seat has shifted, the piano is new, the angle is dfferent, etc. Everyone looks, it's ok. I'll use typing as a (poor) analogy: how do you know where to put your fingers on the keyboard? Yeah, ok, nowadays all keyboards have that little bump on the "f" and "j" keys, so you don't have to look. But what if they weren't there? Yeah, you have to look - [B]or press at least one key to have a sense of how to reach "f" and "j"[/B]. The piano is no different (but doesn't have the bumps) so you have to look here too. However, unlike the keyboard, there's no locked position, no "home keys," so that second trick (the stuff in bold) comes into play. In theory, you don't have to look at the keys again once you start, just like how you don't have to look at (or feel for) the keys. On the piano, you can remove all your fingers to a certain degree and still have a sense of placement. That's how you jump from one side of the keyboard to the other. It just takes practice - [i][B]A HELLUVA LOT OF PRACTICE[/B][/i], but that's all it is. The jury is out on whether it's good to look at the keys or not. Professionals seem to look at the keys instead of the music when they are really immersed in a song, but you still will need it when you need to look at music. So, that's the long story. You just have to practice it. Looking and pressing may work in some songs, but some are too fast to let that be acceptable. Even the professionals who do look already know without looking. However, that's a long ways from now. Understanding music theory and being able to read music come first, haha. I hope that answers your question.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Piano is probably the hardest instrument to learn, but ironically the easiest to self-teach the basics to. Most colleges have free or discounted lessons either by the school or some third party. I would advise you to take lessons after you learn the basics of music theory and the piano. Dedicate half an hour a day (or a full hour, that would be best) to piano. Whether it is just learning about the piano or playing it, make sure you are regular. You can take a day or two off every week of course, but the key is to be regular. Most people will just let the time slip them by and then it gets harder every week to start back up and do your original pacing. Listen to piano music regularly to get an ear for it. When you can, try to pay attention and imagine the musician or yourself playing the keys and how they are jumping. Frankly, I've heard about this trick and it's never worked for me, but so many people swear by it that it's worth a try, eh? I only improve by hearing myself play, haha. After eight weeks of consistency (or whenever you feel frustrated and that you aren't improving), shut yourself off from the piano for a week or two. When you get back to it and return to your cycle, you should notice more comfort and familiarity with the piano, if not improvement as well. I know coaches and athletes have a name for this phenomenon, but it applies to music as well. It's important that somewhere along the line - maybe not for two years or more, but sometime - you seek a teacher. They will correct you and make the proper adjustments. Also, to produce a sound on the piano seems so simple (i.e., press down on the appropriate key, like typing), but when you get to certain pieces, they require the advanced techniques only a professional can teach you. There are so many different ways to press the same key, and every finger needs to have equal strength to press all those gradients since you never know when you'll need to use your pinky to strength and press a hard note. You'll notice this when you start practicing that your pinky will be the weakest and hardest to hit the notes with, but yeah... I had a friend who taught himself piano in 2nd grade, and I have another friend who started when he was a sophomore in college and he too had no music experience. They are both very talented, so you shouldn't give up. Regularity was what helped my latter friend, while starting early helped the former friend, haha.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Shy'][size=1]I dunno, having been around at the time I remember that Justin's 'confession' was pretty shocking at the time. And a lot of what he says is true, even on an internet message board people tend to make certain judgements about a person based on their age, location, whatever[/size][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]Yeah, I guess discrimination online happened back then, I wouldn't know, I wasn't around. Sorry for the ignorance[/COLOR]

[quote name='Goodbye, Face'][font=arial][size=1]He didn't mean "came out" in the gay sense, but in the "revealing the truth" sense. I'd tell you the big thing you missed, but really you should just re-read it.[/font][/size][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]Well, I frankly just have trouble believing it's the age thing. That's like, so immature and overly dramatic to count as a "confession." Not trying to be rude, just saying it's no big deal.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]So you are gay and religious? What's the big deal? Did Jenna like you? Sounded like you were just friends. Was she too religious or something?[/COLOR]

[quote name='joshdude89']I honestly can't get into Blood+ myself; I've sat and watched episodes just to try and like it, but I can't. I feel so left out, especially since everybody else I know who has watched it loved it.[/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]Don't waste your time. If I may be so bold as to [url=http://azurewolf.vox.com/library/post/blood-plus-nothing.html]plug myself[/url], it's a disappointing anime at best.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon][i]Naruto[/i] is much bigger and hotter than [i]Bleach[/i], if we were to talk about raw statistics. However, the percentage of coherent fans is significantly bigger for the Bleach circle. Figure, 10 out of a 1000 Naruto fans are not giddy, screaming kids, so that's 1%, and 10 out of 100 Bleach fans will survive an encounter with a sane person, and that's 10%. Pick your friends wisely, although I do prefer Naruto myself. O_O[/COLOR]

[quote name='2007DigitalBoy'][COLOR="DarkOrange"]I don't get why the marshmellows are there sice they have little taste and just make your hotchocomilk crunchy, lol.[/COLOR][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]I could give you the obvious racist reason for it, but I'll keep my mouth shut about the oppressive white man.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Lunox'][font="trebuchet ms"] ...BoA [i]is[/i] Korean. lol[/font][/QUOTE][COLOR=maroon]lol, Lunox. You know that was my point about these Korean-ignorami, right? Fans who are so obsessed but still stupid? I'm just confused, haha[/COLOR]