Charles

Ain?t none of y?all know the game like I know it Yeah, yeah Let?s get this sh*t started Charlie, you?re right, this class is in session And it looks like I just learned my first lesson You?re a traveler, scholar and a wet dreamer Blowing more smoke than a malfunctioning steamer But your words are duller than a lawn mower With no blade and you flow like molasses but much slower And you?re comparing yourself to fat Opera You can?t go much lower So let?s end all the suspicion And call a mortician Because you can say this or that But when you dis a cat It?s time for me to reel back and knock you flat I know that I was the original offender But I suggest you wave the white flag and surrender Or else you?ll get wrecked in this fender bender So mark that sh*t you wrote ?Return to sender? It?s time for you to pay the piper Because my words are more venomous Than a kiss from a viper You talk about all this disrupting All this corrupting I checked your bio son And your location should say ?on the run? I?ve got you now. It?s all over now And I?ll tell you how Kid, you ain?t floating in a daydream You?re struggling upstream So take your a$s back to Anime Lounge where you belong Because you can?t hang for long with this harsh song My words is real and sublime I?ve learned all the lessons I need from father time And now we?ll see if you can keep up with this rhyme Let me end with some words of advice Make your words sing dawg, make me feel them first Cause you almost put me to sleep with your last verse If you want to bore me to death you might win It?s your turn, coma time, guilty as sin. :folds arms:

Yo. Yo. Check it. I'm gonna murda this fool. Instead of hitting the books He's gonna be hit with hooks Because this is rhyming school. And I hear the first bell It's time to send this playa to sparring hell I can't quell this rage that's building up inside me So I'm gonna take Charlie to the learning tree I'm the professor So don't expect anything lesser From the original Otaku MC This imposter can't beat me His game can't even compare I won't even bother talking to him Because I don't talk to myself, he's all air You ain't no Heaven's Cloud You're blowing nothing but smoke Everyone knows the ending to this joke Knock Knock Who's there? It's doctor C-Money You're in the hospital Charlie Because Crazy White Boy wrecked you with care. Word. -For life.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by G/S/B Master [/i] [B]Also To become Mods, you'll be chosen by Adam or Chales here. Not sure about James though ( since he's the Site Director) [/B][/QUOTE] Actually, nope. It's still James' responsibility to hire and dismiss staff. Scroll down on the announcements for a detailed explanation. And Kaola Su, newbies aren't treated differently from other members here. Everyone is on equal grounds. I've been here for almost two years and I still post threads that only get a few replies on occasion. I'm sure that you'll make plenty of friends in time. By the way, did you spell your name incorrectly? Is it supposed to be "Koala?" I'm just asking because I'm doing name changes right now (looks at your sig), and if your account needs to be corrected, now would be a convenient time for me to make the adjustment.

Achievement isn't something that can be measured by a certificate or a medal. Honestly, the self satisfaction that you feel after achieving success in school should be more rewarding than a little trinket. If you're happy with what you've done then your hard work has paid off. It'll all help you someday when it's time for you to go out into the work force. I'm sure that you'll receive the proper recognition for your grades when applying for colleges. I mean, my advice is to stop being selfish and be happy for the other guy. You shouldn't be so insecure that you need material prizes for your accomplishments. I guess I can understand your frustration though. It's probably an annoying situation. Just try to keep in mind what I've said. Maybe it will help. Now, I can't resist saying this one last thing: So you did well in art. Whaddya want? A medal?

Night_Shade, obviously there are some personal issues here that you're dealing with that need to be worked out. But, what is your point here? lol Your initial post fails to elaborate on the situation. You simply label all males as jerks. If you're seeking support or advice, you won't find it by stereotyping groups of people. Now, I would normally give you the opportunity to expand upon your initial post. But, I'm not sure that that's even necessary. I don't think you're trying to lean on anyone. You're just venting. The best place to do that sort of thing would, of course, be in a blog or journal.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sara [/i] [B][size=1]And what the heck is with all the cat pictures?[/size] [/B][/QUOTE] I don't know, but I'm in Heaven--seeing this display of cAttitude and all. Anyway, here is my caption: Charles realizes that this sudden influx of cAttitude equates more lonely nights of updating his signature and dies. The cats don't seem to care.

Most members tend to either use the private messaging system for this purpose, or include an "away message" in their signature. Plus--they could always take the innovative approach, as I've done. I just don't feel that this feature is necessary. That's my two cents, anyway.

Your user title will change in accordance with your post count. I'll put it into perspective for you. Here is a general listing of the titles reached by members thus far: [b]Junior Member[/b]--[I]250 posts[/I] [b]Member[/b]--[I]500 posts[/I] [b]Otaku[/b]--[I]1000 posts[/I] [b]Extreme Otaku[/b]--[I]2000 posts[/I] :fixes typo: [b]No Life[/b]--[I]3000 posts[/I] [b]I Live Here[/b]--[I]5000 posts[/I] That being said, the following is very [b]important[/b] for you to read. User titles have little bearing in determining a member's quality or "rank," so to speak. Members who post well and abide by the rules are generally more likely to be well received than those who only post often. So, to reiterate, we care more about what you have to say and how you say it than we do how frequently you say it. So, there's no need to be too concerned with titles. Just have fun. :cool:

Yeah, you really have to have a taste for Tom Green's style of comedy to enjoy this movie. Otherwise, you're likely to find it disgusting and offensive, rather than funny. [spoiler]If you find watching someone beating a handicapped girl over her lifeless legs with a stick because it "turns her on," morally offensive, then I'm probably talking to you.[/spoiler] It's very graphic and tongue-in-cheek. I've even heard that many people walked out of the premiere. The plot is horrible--and that's what one should expect. This movie was just a means to allow Green to prance around and execute some of the gags from his television show for a couple hours. Stay away unless you're a diehard fan of this kind of stuff.

Ugh, I'm sure that if we had a rule against posting mindless crap, this topic would be closed. Oh wait, [i]we do[/i]. Please put more effort and [coherent] thought into future posts Blackroseoni. If you want an insightful look at the industry, read the [b]Console Wars[/b] thread. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll provide a link for you. But, it shouldn't be too difficult to find.

Okay, a few issues here. Yes, staff were excluded from this event because, after discussing it at length with James, I agreed that the staff's general history of drawing an unfair number of votes could negatively influence this competition. Particularly in the area of public votes. With only the general public being involved in this event, everyone is guaranteed an equal chance of winning and the process of joining isn't quite as intimidating. That being said, I'm already discussing with Heaven's Cloud, the possibility of cycling through guest judges for each round. That way, it'll be impossible for a stalemate to occur between competitors (right now, we have an even number of judges). So, direct staff participation isn't entirely out of the question with that role looming over the horizon as a possibility. Plus, you must remember that staff will be welcome to provide critiques and votes with the rest of the public. So...there's really room for everyone to become involved on an important level. Secondly, the sign-up process is now over. We thank everyone who took the time to fill out an "entry form." And, although only ten of you may be accommodated with an actual spot in the competition, keep in mind that the public has an important say in who wins. So, we hope that you guys follow the competition closely and play a part in helping the most deserving contestant walk away the winner. Hopefully, the selection process will go as smoothly as possible so that no one is kept in suspense for very long. ~_^ Lastly, I hope that Chaos and Mitch can settle this little dispute. I see this as just a minor case of miscommunication. I don't think that Chaos was trying to personally attack anyone with his post. And to be completely fair, drawing direct comparisons between American Idol and Otaku Idol and automatically writing this event off based on those comparisons is a grave mistake. I know that there are obvious cosmetic similarities, but this is a writing competition at its purest--and a demanding one at that. Those of you who are interested in writing, whether you're a contestant or not, should be able to appreciate the creativity that will come of this and the effort that has been put into the event.

I've had this game since launch, but I wasn't sure that creating a thread dedicated to it would was necessary, since many of you probably haven't been able to pick it up yet. I'm a big Castlevania nut. I've really fallen in love with the series since Symphony of the Night. The 16 bit titles were only okay. But, in my opinion, it was on the PSX that Konami finally hit the nail on the head and got everything [i]just[/i] right. Being able to play new 2D Castlevania's every year on the GBA has been an awesome experience so far--even if they don't quite live up to the standard set by the PSX pinnacle. Despite how similar they've been to one another in various ways (despite COTM being done by a different team), each has tried to do something new, and that has kept the series fresh. As many of you know, Aria is no exception. It dares to go in certain directions that other 'vanias have yet to go. You've undoubtedly heard all of the hype about the game taking place in the year 2035 and the implementation of the soul stealing system. They've been leading whatever marketing blitz there's been. The future setting doesn't really do a lot for game play. And it does little for aesthetics either--other than allowing players to stumble across a few light bulbs here and there and find a handgun later (which isn't a big deal as it's not the first in the series to feature one). The setting is basically in place for plot purposes. It's a Castlevania where Dracula is dead--and I think that in and of itself is pretty darn cool. Plus, right off the bat you'll notice that the Castle is more populated by NPC's and situations involving dialogue than past games in the series. The stronger plot with all its twists definitely keeps the game interesting. Not to mention, I find the characters very intriguing. As for the soul stealing--well, it's nothing like the system found in, oh, let's say--Soul Reaver. Basically, at random times, you'll take a unique ability from any of the games' enemies, including bosses. So, the feature really motivates one to get their luck stats up and increases the replay value. Which, is essential considering that the game only features one castle. So, has anyone else played this yet? It'd be super cool if we could get a discussion going. I could go on but I don't want to make this post too unbearably long for no reason. Heh

Actually Daddy Daycare looks hilarious---no? Okay. :shrugs: Yeah, so, I'm not too excited about this movie. The concept just doesn't do it for me. If anything, this film will rely on a shopping list of gags that doll up a predictable plot. Jim Carrey is probably the best physical comedian there is, even surpassing the likes of Steve Martin, but if the trailer serves as any indication of the overall quality of this film, it'll take God herself to make this one worth seeing.

I never got in trouble for bad grades. To put my upbringing into perspective--growing up, I was never grounded. Not even once. So, discipline wasn't exactly a factor for my success in school. I've always just tried my best for my own personal reasons. That's the only motivation I've ever had. Anyway, rebelling against your parents probably isn't the best solution. I'll bet that they made you quit your job because they assumed that it interfered with your schooling. Becoming a brat over something like this probably won't make them change their ways. After all, fighting for independence when you're very much dependent is kinda lame.

Oh, this is great Lady A! Not only did you include the rabbit, but you've even labeled it. lol I'm sure that Tony will cherish it and hang a copy on his fridge door. I didn't know that he had given birth though...

I don't see this thread going anywhere. The question has been answered and there is another Slipknot thread on the page if you guys want to discuss it.

Remember not to double post Ohkami. I've deleted both of the said posts not only because of that issue, but because it's also against the rules to post simply for the purpose of bumping your topic. You know, posting only to say "Come on! I need more people!" ;)

All right man, this was great. I just provided some suggestions. My revisions aren't necessarily better. I'm just giving you things to think about. Good luck. You sure grooved Daaron today, Mitch," they would say. Or, perhaps, out of pure heart, "You're so gay." I remember their faces too well. There was Jayson, the reclusive fat kid. And he, just like other fat kids of his breed, upon hitting puberty, had "grown." He'd decided to be the self-respective worshipper of himself. Donning a smug grin and an even more explicit weapon: words. Sticks and stones do break bones, and words do hurt you. At least that's what I could hear from Jayson's smirk. Then there was the so-overly stereotypical jock, who's name I had never caught, and so, cared less. He'd do everything in gym better than everyone else. He was the champ as long as he had his balls, which, of course, were made of nothing less than kryptonite. He was faster than you; he was stronger than you; he was better looking than you. If you were to do one thing wrong on his unconditional turf, you were [b]stigmatized[/b] forever. [strike]like some Jesus undergoing an inflicted crucifixion. For, of course, his sacrifice was yours.[/strike] [color=red][b] If you're trying to cut this article down, I [i]suggest[/i] this part be axed. We all have those sentences we love, but you'll find that you really don't lose anything by removingit.[/b][/color] "Don't sit so close to me," the jock would say. "You jerk." Or, perhaps, out of pure [b]disgust[/b], "You dork." [strike]For,[/strike]Of course, I was a dork, and this was his turf. Made of his [b]human[/b] sacrifices, [b]his human stepping stones,[/b] with a small trove of jerks like me. Our gym class was dotted with other minefields, of course. Matt, the handicapped kid. The jock hated him. He'd often, take his hand for emphasis and say, "This retard's so annoying." [strike]as if it were the end of the world itself[/strike]. Luckily for Matt, he could care less. He was happy, he was Matt. "Hiiiiiiiiiii Jenna," Matt would often yell to his favorite girl in the class. Standing over her, elated, he'd bounce and clap his hands together like a penguin yapping for a fish. "Hi," Jenna would say, kind and concise, a smile lighting her face too. Then there was Denae. At first I didn't think much of her, but that all changed near the end of gym, the week we did dancing. I remember it so well, that time in class when she'd shown me something quite different. Something better than the jock had shown me or Jayson. Or gym itself had ever shown me. We were doing the two-step. At the beginning of class, I had put on my FITNESS shirt, as we usually do. I [strike]came out and into[/strike] entered the gym [b]and[/b] everyone else, [strike]in some stark and soon understood way[/strike] for reasoing unbeknownst to me at the time, were not wearing their shirts. "Look at Mitch here," Jayson said. "Wearing his fitness shirt." "I thought we had to," was all that I managed, walking back to my locker. Soon, I was back. Jayson pointed at me. "Yeah, Mitch here put on his fitness shirt," he said, gesturing to Eric beside him. I just looked at the ground, ignoring him. I didn't even let his words touch me at all. Perhaps they did hit, but it was only with a dull thud in my mind. For, I was a gargoyle, a stone statue incapable of feeling. [strike]Devoid of anything but stone[/strike]. [b]That's when I heard a lone voice of reason penetrate the cloud of ignorance in the gymnasium.[/b][color=red]I don't even know if I like that better than what you had. I was just having fun. lol[/color] "Leave Mitch alone," said Denae. I looked up to see Jayson smirking at her. "And why should I leave him alone?" Jayson said. "Because he's a quality guy." Quality guy? Me? [b]I still can't believe it. It was too good to be true.[/b] But it did happen. It goes through my head nearly every day. I often wonder, [strike]as I think about it[/strike], what it was I actually felt from her then. Kindness? No, that isn't the word. Maybe there's not even a word for it. And later, Denae surprised me. Again. Our teacher, proudly it seemed, proclaimed that she was going to play "that fishing song," and that it would be the last two-step dance of the class. I was happy to hear that class was almost over. Dancing like this for long periods of time was like being a hamster, strapped to a wheel, and spinning and spinning in a torturous loop. It certainly wasn't good for one's stamina, nor self esteem. [b][color=red]But didn't you say you're a gargoyle?[/color][/b] I immediately left the red-haired girl I had been two-stepping with, wandering around in hopes of finding someone to get this thing over with. No one came, and, soon, everyone was clustered and grappled with whom they were going to dance. I moved to the side of the gym, looking at the ground. Alone. Through the floor's dull [strike]and[/strike] reflection, I could see dozens and dozens of human forms, jostling back and forth in unison. To me they [b]were[/b] [strike]seemed[/strike]but shadows; nothings. I stood like th[b]at[/b] for what, to me, was [strike]a long time[/strike] [b]an eternity[/b]. And then, through the reflection of the floor, I saw a shape coming over. I looked up to find Denae, having left the person she was dancing with, coming over to me. "Would you like to dance?" was all she said. But those aren't even the words for what it means to me. [b]GREAT ending. I love it.[/b]

Yeah, there's definitely a difference between fun hazing, where people get one another drunk and streak across a dorm and hazing rituals that are potentially self damaging. I suppose that people kind of throw logic out the window when they're looking for peer acceptance. This incident, in particular, reminds me of something off Fear Factor.

Hm, instead of discussing a myriad of titles in one thread, I believe that it would be more prudent to this forum if members created seperate discussions about games. As it stands now, if you're looking for more titles, I suggest searching the forum to see what has been discussed. Otherwise, you guys are free to start a Raw 2 discussion, if you'd like.

You should give it a try Tony Pony. It's really entertaining. And, that's coming from a guy who's not exactly a big fan of music. Anyway, last night's episode was kind of surprising. Things don't look good for Clay after Simon called his performance "horrible." Everyone else got high praise from what I saw. But, hopefully, Joshua will go this week. If it's Ruben or Clay, you can color this thing rigged. I'll admit though, that at this stage of the competition, everyone is doing extremely well.

I'm not too excited over the return of Ultimo Dragon. Due to various injuries he's suffered, he's not the wrestler he once was. That being said, my main concern doesn't lie there. I'm a bit skeptical in regard to how the WWE will book him. As many of you know, the WWE is the land of the giants. So, I'm sure that we'll be seeing Ultimo jobbing to the likes of Big Show and A-Train within weeks of his debut. lol

I enjoyed the movie a lot. In fact, I saw it twice, just to catch everything that I missed the first time. It was a bit drawn out, but I enjoyed it more than I did the last one. The opening scene, in particular, was terrific. They really portrayed the Nightcrawler character well. [spoiler]It's too bad they didn't mention him being Mystique's son, though. But, I suppose they could save that for later. I wonder if Rogue will still be her child too.[/spoiler] The cast, in general, did a great job. Some people criticize the actor who plays Cyclops for not filling the role as well as he should, but his rigid acting is perfect for the part. That being said, I would have liked to have seen more of Colossus. His small part had me wanting more, but oh well. I can definitely say that I'm really looking forward to the next installment in the series. Anyone who's seen this film knows who the main villain will be, but I sure hope that Juggernaut plays some kind of role.

My favorite animal is the mighty beast known as the--dog! O_o;; They're very loyal and friendly. Whenever I come home, my Lab/Pit mix, Missy, is always so excited. She jumps up and gives me her paws. It's very cute. Dancing with her is pretty fun. And I really enjoy running with her. Anyway, I'm a Libra. I missed out on being a Virgo by just [i]one[/i] measly day. How about that? Huh?

Okay, I'll do that. It'll definitely make things a lot easier. Private messaging you about the name changing process would probably be a good start. :blush: