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monster · 03-06-2007, 07:55 AM

I call excuses of a unadmitted tightwad.

As a recovering tightwad, I know one when I see one. If nobody is making you part with your money, but there is a clear suggestion that the world (or at least your psyche) would be a better place if you did, then you have to find some other justification not to cough up.

When you've been here a while and posted over a thousand times, isn't not tipping a bit like not paying your dentist bill? Except that the dentist would sue your ass where as here only your conscience comes after you. It may not have been roses all the way, but there's clearly something you get out of it or you wouldn't keep coming back. Dentists stop your teeth falling out. The cellar stops your _ _ _ _ _* falling out.

There should be a 12-step program for tightwads. Oh wait, isn't that Scientology?

But you know, you can lead a horse to water...... It's like cheating on your homework -the only person your really cheating is yourself.

/preach

*(I suspect everyone has a different filling for that blank, but go ahead and have at it....).

lumberjim · 03-06-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

There *are* a couple of people whose bullshit detectors are set pretty sensitive, though, and their alarms go off a lot sooner than others', sort of like a smoke detector does when you're just cooking dinner...or thought you were.

sensitive mayBE, but deadly accurate too.

...what?

Beestie · 03-06-2007, 05:18 PM

Wow. Way to take a thread about good things and bright futures and turn it into a freaking one-woman pity party.

Can we get back to what we were talking about before someone selfishly derailed the discussion?

I think a net figure would be helpful in the form on a red or blue bar that only regulars would understand - perhaps via an explanatory PM after the 100th post as a completely random example. The bar could be placed inconspicuously on the main or a sub-page.

When its red, folks can step up as they feel inclined. When its really blue, UT can load up on Scotch and Cohibas.

Spexxvet · 03-06-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Beestie

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When its red, folks can step up as they feel inclined. When its really blue, UT can load up on Scotch and Cohibas.

Just include the scotch in the accounting - it's a legitimate business expense.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-06-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

sensitive mayBE, but deadly accurate too.

...what?

How do you know

lumberjim · 03-06-2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

How do you know

oh, i know.

BigV · 03-06-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

I will stand my ground, and let everyone else on this system determine who and what I actually am by my actions.

It's a good way to be. I recommend it.

May I humbly suggest an ammendment to this bold and noble statement? Stand your ground, let your actions speak louder than your words. But define yourself. Let everyone else on this system observe your actions. Let everyone else on this system draw their own conclusions as to who and what you actually are, in their eyes. But please don't delude yourself that others determine who and what you are.

You're right. It is a good way to be. I recommend it also.

Sundae · 03-07-2007, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

The cellar stops your _ _ _ _ _* falling out.

*(I suspect everyone has a different filling for that blank, but go ahead and have at it....).

prolapse?

Undertoad · 03-07-2007, 05:52 AM

cellar.org once again saw over 10,000 unique visitors yesterday despite me posting the image late when the previous image was early. Unlike any other weekend since the foam, both weekend days had over 10,000. (Unlike normal weekends, I posted an image on Sunday)

monster · 03-07-2007, 07:12 AM

That's an awful lot. Congratulations on a cool place.

monster · 03-07-2007, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

The cellar stops your _ _ _ _ _* falling out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

prolapse?

hair? May not be provable, but what a selling point. Britney should join.

wallet?

fingernails? That's it -and provable too -how could they fall out if your hands are firmly glued thto the keyboard and mouse.

The cellar: Stops your fingernails falling out. UT, you'll get rich for sure will this one, I can feel it in my prolapse....

Trilby · 03-07-2007, 09:25 AM

There's nothing funny about mitral valve prolapse!

wolf · 03-07-2007, 01:16 PM

Rectal prolapse is totally fucking hilarious, though.

lumberjim · 03-07-2007, 01:36 PM

no, it really isn't. it's fucking gross is what it is.

LabRat · 03-07-2007, 02:21 PM

Uterine prolapse is no walk in the park either, I tell ya.

03-06-2007, 07:55 AM	#61
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I call excuses of a unadmitted tightwad. As a recovering tightwad, I know one when I see one. If nobody is making you part with your money, but there is a clear suggestion that the world (or at least your psyche) would be a better place if you did, then you have to find some other justification not to cough up. When you've been here a while and posted over a thousand times, isn't not tipping a bit like not paying your dentist bill? Except that the dentist would sue your ass where as here only your conscience comes after you. It may not have been roses all the way, but there's clearly something you get out of it or you wouldn't keep coming back. Dentists stop your teeth falling out. The cellar stops your _ _ _ _ _* falling out. There should be a 12-step program for tightwads. Oh wait, isn't that Scientology? But you know, you can lead a horse to water...... It's like cheating on your homework -the only person your really cheating is yourself. /preach (I suspect everyone has a different filling for that blank, but go ahead and have at it....). __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart*

03-06-2007, 05:18 PM	#63
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Wow. Way to take a thread about good things and bright futures and turn it into a freaking one-woman pity party. Can we get back to what we were talking about before someone selfishly derailed the discussion? I think a net figure would be helpful in the form on a red or blue bar that only regulars would understand - perhaps via an explanatory PM after the 100th post as a completely random example. The bar could be placed inconspicuously on the main or a sub-page. When its red, folks can step up as they feel inclined. When its really blue, UT can load up on Scotch and Cohibas. Attached Images __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

03-07-2007, 07:12 AM	#70
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	That's an awful lot. Congratulations on a cool place. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-07-2007, 09:25 AM	#72
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	There's nothing funny about mitral valve prolapse! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-07-2007, 01:16 PM	#73
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Rectal prolapse is totally fucking hilarious, though. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

03-07-2007, 05:52 AM	#69
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	cellar.org once again saw over 10,000 unique visitors yesterday despite me posting the image late when the previous image was early. Unlike any other weekend since the foam, both weekend days had over 10,000. (Unlike normal weekends, I posted an image on Sunday)

03-07-2007, 01:36 PM	#74
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	no, it really isn't. it's fucking gross is what it is. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-07-2007, 02:21 PM	#75
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Uterine prolapse is no walk in the park either, I tell ya. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

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