Good stuff you learned on the Cellar

Griff · 12-03-2005, 06:55 AM

Last winter, jinx straightened me out on accepting gifts graciously. I prefer not to have much stuff around, except books, and have always resented the after-holiday clutter. From here on out though I'll try to take the stuff in the spirit it is given. (Not that I'll actually keep any of it)

lumberjim · 12-03-2005, 09:46 AM

I've learned that you can discover a lot about people from their reaction to things you say to them, or to people around them. for instance, when you ridicule or compliment someone for something you percieve about them in a public forum, some of the people that witness it internalize that too. collateral damage, as it were, for those who see a similarity in themselves to what you are addressing.

and everyone has learned how versatile and funny the word 'cock' is, right?

12-03-2005, 10:50 AM

i lernen how too spel!

SteveDallas · 12-03-2005, 12:04 PM

I learned that there is an outlet for all the sarcastic, obnoxious comments I've learned for the sake of self-preservation to not actually say in meatspace.

Going back many, many years, I also first heard about something called Linux on The Cellar. And I learned very early that no matter how obscure, esoteric, uncommon, or perverted (or some combination of the above) something is, there's an online interest group devoted to it.

And, it's so obvious it goes without saying, I learned what a whale penis looks like.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-03-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

I've learned that you can discover a lot about people from their reaction to things you say to them, or to people around them. for instance, when you ridicule or compliment someone for something you percieve about them in a public forum, some of the people that witness it internalize that too. collateral damage, as it were, for those who see a similarity in themselves to what you are addressing.

If A dumps on B and I dump on A, it could be because;
1- I agree with B.
2- I disagree with A but not necessarily agree with B.
3- I don't have a view (yeah right

) but feel A's attack was unwarranted.
4- I made the mistake of thinking A's post should be logical.
5- I've misinterpreted what A and/or B meant because I've formed an opinion of who A and/or B are and what they stand for.

There's always a danger of reading into a post more than was intended, especially if it was posted by one of us schizos.

edit- I almost forgot, 6- I think A shops at Walmart.

capnhowdy · 12-03-2005, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

If A dumps on B and I dump on A, it could be because;
1- I agree with B.
2- I disagree with A but not necessarily agree with B.
3- I don't have a view (yeah right

) but feel A's attack was unwarranted.
4- I made the mistake of thinking A's post should be logical.
5- I've misinterpreted what A and/or B meant because I've formed an opinion of who A and/or B are and what they stand for.

There's always a danger of reading into a post more than was intended, especially if it was posted by one of us schizos.

I just learned that here on the Cellar.

limey · 12-04-2005, 02:35 PM

I learned that there is more than one intelligent, thinking American out there!

PS Unless, of course, all these posts are made by just one American

!

Happy Monkey · 12-04-2005, 03:28 PM

It's all me, baby. All me.

Brett's Honey · 12-05-2005, 01:25 AM

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I learned that there is more than one intelligent, thinking American out there!

I was encouraged at the number of intelligent thinking American people here when I found this forum. And it was just about when I was convinced that no Americans thought or cared anymore....it's a great thing!

It's good to "converse with" like minded people,,,,,and with not-like-minded people that I'm sure I'd like!

warch · 12-05-2005, 06:10 PM

I learned about how this is like real time/place/face relations and how it is not. It continues to be fascinating.

Tony learned me what a "blog" was a few years back. I'd never heard of it.

I learned about the coolness of Longwood Gardens from a Rich post.

I learned that Bruce has a heart as full as his doodad storage areas and can always fit more.

I learned more about bikes and bought a nice one! tip o'the cap to Griff and Co for inspiration.

warch · 12-05-2005, 06:13 PM

I thought of another one....I learned that you can (or at least Mr. Monkey can) make amazing things from just scotchtape and sharpie markers.

Elspode · 12-05-2005, 11:54 PM

I've learned that, no matter how fucked one's real life may be, if you can describe it in eloquent enough terms, someone will relate to it, and when the dust has cleared...

...you may find you've made a friend.

hot_pastrami · 12-06-2005, 03:47 PM

I've learned that if life keeps you out of the cellar for awhile, you end up missing a lot of interesting stuff.

Elspode · 12-06-2005, 07:10 PM

Dude! Where the hell have you been?! We missed you!

tw · 12-06-2005, 07:10 PM

I learned how to spell Barak. But it did not result in useful information. (Hopefully the house is not haunted by a lurker.)

12-03-2005, 06:55 AM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Good stuff you learned on the Cellar Last winter, jinx straightened me out on accepting gifts graciously. I prefer not to have much stuff around, except books, and have always resented the after-holiday clutter. From here on out though I'll try to take the stuff in the spirit it is given. (Not that I'll actually keep any of it) __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-03-2005, 09:46 AM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I've learned that you can discover a lot about people from their reaction to things you say to them, or to people around them. for instance, when you ridicule or compliment someone for something you percieve about them in a public forum, some of the people that witness it internalize that too. collateral damage, as it were, for those who see a similarity in themselves to what you are addressing. and everyone has learned how versatile and funny the word 'cock' is, right? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-03-2005, 12:04 PM	#4
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I learned that there is an outlet for all the sarcastic, obnoxious comments I've learned for the sake of self-preservation to not actually say in meatspace. Going back many, many years, I also first heard about something called Linux on The Cellar. And I learned very early that no matter how obscure, esoteric, uncommon, or perverted (or some combination of the above) something is, there's an online interest group devoted to it. And, it's so obvious it goes without saying, I learned what a whale penis looks like. Last edited by SteveDallas; 12-03-2005 at 12:06 PM.

12-04-2005, 02:35 PM	#7
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I learned that there is more than one intelligent, thinking American out there! PS Unless, of course, all these posts are made by just one American ! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of Last edited by limey; 12-04-2005 at 02:36 PM. Reason: To add PS

12-04-2005, 03:28 PM	#8
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	It's all me, baby. All me. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

12-03-2005, 10:50 AM	#3
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	i lernen how too spel!

12-05-2005, 06:10 PM	#10
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	I learned about how this is like real time/place/face relations and how it is not. It continues to be fascinating. Tony learned me what a "blog" was a few years back. I'd never heard of it. I learned about the coolness of Longwood Gardens from a Rich post. I learned that Bruce has a heart as full as his doodad storage areas and can always fit more. I learned more about bikes and bought a nice one! tip o'the cap to Griff and Co for inspiration.

12-05-2005, 06:13 PM	#11
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	I thought of another one....I learned that you can (or at least Mr. Monkey can) make amazing things from just scotchtape and sharpie markers.

12-05-2005, 11:54 PM	#12
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I've learned that, no matter how fucked one's real life may be, if you can describe it in eloquent enough terms, someone will relate to it, and when the dust has cleared... ...you may find you've made a friend. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-06-2005, 03:47 PM	#13
hot_pastrami I am meaty Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,119	I've learned that if life keeps you out of the cellar for awhile, you end up missing a lot of interesting stuff. __________________ Hot Pastrami!

12-06-2005, 07:10 PM	#14
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Dude! Where the hell have you been?! We missed you! __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-06-2005, 07:10 PM	#15
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	I learned how to spell Barak. But it did not result in useful information. (Hopefully the house is not haunted by a lurker.)

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