What Did the Cellar Ever Do For You...? - Page 5

Elspode · 12-01-2009, 06:22 PM

In keeping with the original thread title, I thought I'd try to elaborate a bit on what, exactly, the Cellar has done for me.

First and foremost, the Cellar has always provided for me a forum wherein I am able to spew an unadulterated version of my somewhat nonstandard life into the ether, and not have it immediately poo-poohed and dismissed. The Cellar has always provided for me a form of validation that, while ephemeral and virtual, is nonetheless rewarding and supportive. When I talk about being Pagan, or Polyamorous, or a musician, or a failed writer or a failed human being, the Cellar is always *there*, always *real* in its virtuality.

I don't really think I'll ever be able to put my finger on it, but there's something here that is real and comforting in a way that IRL, face to face relationships aren't. There's a level of safety and trust (at least for those who aren't twitknobs - you know who you are if you are one) that is quite remarkable. The Cellar Mind, as a body, is an uncannily accurate determiner of Reality, Sincerity and Veracity. The result is that, if you are *real*, it doesn't matter if you're a real pervert, Pagan, hick, or doofus...if you're sincere about it, you are probably loved, and Cellar Familius. From what I've seen in my years here, achieving that lofty status is not something to be regarded lightly.

Last night, Selene came into my room, and unwittingly summed things up better than I could have imagined. Commenting on something I'd posted on Facebook, she said, "You know, you can say whatever you want on The Cellar, and it doesn't matter...but when you say it on Facebook, *everybody* sees it, so you need to watch your shit."

'Nuff said. How much more impact on one stupid guy's life can a web forum have than this?

"The Cellar: Just popular enough to go unnoticed when it really counts"

skysidhe · 12-01-2009, 07:50 PM

Bravo case and Elspode!

These are great

richlevy · 12-01-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atrw93

As a curious question: How many of those who were
there that day are still around and how many still visit
THE CELLAR?

O yeah, the cookout. I took Marci and the kids there. Great people, but it was a little like Alice and the Tea Party.

It was the first time I ever saw a man wearing a cocktail dress. We met Tony and JaniceL (now MaggieL) and his (her?) family, and a few other Cellarites.

Almost as much fun as Plastic Forks.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-02-2009, 03:21 AM

The long history is interesting, especially to those that have been here, I suppose... but does seniority really matter that much? Can't people join, and become accepted as a full fledged regular in a matter of weeks, if they're real? I think so. I for one, am more interested in what they post, than any other measures, even if I disagree with them.

SteveDallas · 12-02-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Can't people join, and become accepted as a full fledged regular in a matter of weeks

No. Cause we hate newbies and kick them to the curb, after beating their brains out and emptying out the cash from their wallets.

kerosene · 12-02-2009, 01:49 PM

Sleeve, you are stuck in 2001, I think. We traded that method in for Jim's newb quiz.

Elspode · 12-02-2009, 05:42 PM

I think people *can* catch on right away, if they're real enough. Some people who have ended up as fambly started out pretty rough, but still persevered and gained acceptance.

I'm not saying we're elitist or anything. Quite the opposite. However, dipshitness just doesn't fly well here for the most part. And senority? Pfft.

limey · 12-02-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

I think people *can* catch on right away, if they're real enough. Some people who have ended up as fambly started out pretty rough, but still persevered and gained acceptance.

I'm not saying we're elitist or anything. Quite the opposite. However, dipshitness just doesn't fly well here for the most part. And senility? Pfft.

Fixed it for ya!

BrianR · 12-02-2009, 11:17 PM

I remember that party! It was my first time meeting Cellarites too. Susan Crane was there too, IIRC. She of the anniversary edition Corvette, right?

noobs can be welcome here or not. We welcome all comers but remain intolerant of jerks and attention whores. The key is maturity.

Rich, the proper pronoun is 'her', not 'his'. Even then.

lumberjim · 12-02-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

The result is that, if you are *real*, it doesn't matter if you're a real pervert, Pagan, hick, or doofus...if you're sincere about it, you are probably loved, and Cellar Familius.

this!

i'm making it my sig line cuz it's proper.

skysidhe · 12-03-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

No. Cause we hate newbies and kick them to the curb, after beating their brains out and emptying out the cash from their wallets.

good tag line

wolf · 12-05-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atrw93

Memo to Tony S.

I recently unearthed my autographed copy of
Dinty Moore's book including his visit and interviews
at your home for a nice summer cook-out.

As a curious question: How many of those who were
there that day are still around and how many still visit
THE CELLAR?

I wasn't there for the GTG BBQ, but I was at the book signing, and yes, I'm still here.

Great to "see" you Al!!

What has the Cellar done for me? I find friends here. I find an opportunity to vent here. I find points of view that infuriate me, but make me think. I find that I have some extra mugs and tee shirts, too.

*sniff* I love you guys.

busterb · 12-16-2009, 11:30 PM

Well I've been around a few years. So I'll put this out as and answer to Sunday.
A Rednecks answer.
When I have a few bucks, I try to send some to Tony.
After the storm "Katrina" I got money in mail from members. I got Christmas cards from across the pond.
I got and e-mail telling me to take my dog to vet, checks in mail. I have no reason to doubt this as true.
I very seldom PM anyone. I did a few times. Once I got an answer that upset me, so no more.
BTW! I've drunk up my fruitcake whiskey. So the warning is out, unless I return to bottle shop. Merry whatever---"ya'll"

toranokaze · 12-18-2009, 03:04 AM

In a real sense the cellar saved my life

xoxoxoBruce · 12-18-2009, 09:55 AM

And damn happy to do it, too.

12-01-2009, 06:22 PM	#61
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	In keeping with the original thread title, I thought I'd try to elaborate a bit on what, exactly, the Cellar has done for me. First and foremost, the Cellar has always provided for me a forum wherein I am able to spew an unadulterated version of my somewhat nonstandard life into the ether, and not have it immediately poo-poohed and dismissed. The Cellar has always provided for me a form of validation that, while ephemeral and virtual, is nonetheless rewarding and supportive. When I talk about being Pagan, or Polyamorous, or a musician, or a failed writer or a failed human being, the Cellar is always there, always real in its virtuality. I don't really think I'll ever be able to put my finger on it, but there's something here that is real and comforting in a way that IRL, face to face relationships aren't. There's a level of safety and trust (at least for those who aren't twitknobs - you know who you are if you are one) that is quite remarkable. The Cellar Mind, as a body, is an uncannily accurate determiner of Reality, Sincerity and Veracity. The result is that, if you are real, it doesn't matter if you're a real pervert, Pagan, hick, or doofus...if you're sincere about it, you are probably loved, and Cellar Familius. From what I've seen in my years here, achieving that lofty status is not something to be regarded lightly. Last night, Selene came into my room, and unwittingly summed things up better than I could have imagined. Commenting on something I'd posted on Facebook, she said, "You know, you can say whatever you want on The Cellar, and it doesn't matter...but when you say it on Facebook, everybody sees it, so you need to watch your shit." 'Nuff said. How much more impact on one stupid guy's life can a web forum have than this? "The Cellar: Just popular enough to go unnoticed when it really counts" __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-02-2009, 03:21 AM	#64
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The long history is interesting, especially to those that have been here, I suppose... but does seniority really matter that much? Can't people join, and become accepted as a full fledged regular in a matter of weeks, if they're real? I think so. I for one, am more interested in what they post, than any other measures, even if I disagree with them. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-02-2009, 05:42 PM	#67
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I think people can catch on right away, if they're real enough. Some people who have ended up as fambly started out pretty rough, but still persevered and gained acceptance. I'm not saying we're elitist or anything. Quite the opposite. However, dipshitness just doesn't fly well here for the most part. And senority? Pfft. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-02-2009, 11:17 PM	#69
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I remember that party! It was my first time meeting Cellarites too. Susan Crane was there too, IIRC. She of the anniversary edition Corvette, right? noobs can be welcome here or not. We welcome all comers but remain intolerant of jerks and attention whores. The key is maturity. Rich, the proper pronoun is 'her', not 'his'. Even then. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

12-16-2009, 11:30 PM	#73
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Well I've been around a few years. So I'll put this out as and answer to Sunday. A Rednecks answer. When I have a few bucks, I try to send some to Tony. After the storm "Katrina" I got money in mail from members. I got Christmas cards from across the pond. I got and e-mail telling me to take my dog to vet, checks in mail. I have no reason to doubt this as true. I very seldom PM anyone. I did a few times. Once I got an answer that upset me, so no more. BTW! I've drunk up my fruitcake whiskey. So the warning is out, unless I return to bottle shop. Merry whatever---"ya'll" __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

12-01-2009, 07:50 PM	#62
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Bravo case and Elspode! These are great

12-02-2009, 01:49 PM	#66
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Sleeve, you are stuck in 2001, I think. We traded that method in for Jim's newb quiz.

12-18-2009, 03:04 AM	#74
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	In a real sense the cellar saved my life __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

12-18-2009, 09:55 AM	#75
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	And damn happy to do it, too. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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