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Wed May-14-08 10:24 AM
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:hi: I've been a lurker for quite some time (since I was a young teen, ages ago it seems), and for some reason, I just decided to join in these past few days! Probably the worst time ever to sign up, but I've always been good at that.
Any advice? Other than avoiding GD: Cage Match? I'm majoring in U.S. Government and even I don't want to attempt to stick a toe in. :scared:
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Wed May-14-08 10:26 AM
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1. Check out all the forums |
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Post in threads that interest you. Try to have a thick skin, as sometimes there are attacks, even here in the Lounge.
Welcome to DU.
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Wed May-14-08 10:32 AM
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Oh, I'm used to the attacks. I mod on another board (not politics related), and people get upset over the silliest things. Someone once sent me a scathing PM for having the wrong avatar. :eyes:
I'm still in half-lurker mode. I keep reading threads and wanting to say something, totally forgetting that now I can!
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Wed May-14-08 10:28 AM
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Wed May-14-08 10:49 AM
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Wed May-14-08 10:37 AM
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10. Welcome to DU, XOEnterprises! |
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Wed May-14-08 10:50 AM
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Though I could've picked a shorter name, I suppose. :)
:hi:
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Wed May-14-08 10:38 AM
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Wed May-14-08 10:51 AM
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Wed May-14-08 10:50 AM
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Grab a beer and have some fun with us :)
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Wed May-14-08 10:59 AM
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I could use it. It's finals week. x(
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Wed May-14-08 10:55 AM
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16. Just looked at your DeviantArt site |
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I like your style. :)
You'll find some comrades here, no doubt. :hi:
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Wed May-14-08 11:02 AM
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I'm much, much better at short stories, but I just haven't had time. I always worry that my poetry lacks any sort of style.
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Wed May-14-08 11:08 AM
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19. I suppose everyone who's creative |
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has that worry at least once in awhile. It's native to the beast.
I particularly like "Twins." It left me thinking rather deeply.
Oh — you have a couple of DU neighbors, but I'll leave you to find them yourself. :P
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Wed May-14-08 12:30 PM
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I don't how many times my partner and I have had the "You really think I'm talented?" discussion.
I love Twins. I'm glad you like it, as it's rather special to me.
Or I'll let those neighbors find me. :D
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Wed May-14-08 12:35 PM
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21. My dear XOEnterprises! |
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Welcome to DU!
Nice to have another poster in the same time zone...
So often I wonder where my friends are, and then I remember that it's 3 hours later for them, or 8 hours later, or 9 hours later....You get the picture!
And I believe primate1 is also into Deviant art...
He'll be about now and again!
I also write poetry from time to time...
And post pictures...
Hope you'll let us see your face, and your poetry soon as well!
:hi:
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Wed May-14-08 03:30 PM
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Thank you for your kind welcome!
The time zone thing is always fun, especially trying to keep everyone's "time" in your head at once.
I've seen his work-very evocative. I've also seen your poetry-you're quite good.
My face might take some time. I'm no good at self portraits-I look terrified of myself! :rofl:
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Wed May-14-08 03:33 PM
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wanna cup of tea, chap ? get in , let me put the kettle on the stove.
How's Mom ? did you hear that poor aunt Margret died ... anyway , what have you been doing with your life ? hope you're not wasting it on booze , weed and hookers you naughty naughty boy.
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Wed May-14-08 05:00 PM
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Tea, please. Mind if I remove my shoes?
As for the weed, women and whiskey...at least one of those will get me in a lot of trouble with my darling. Probably two of them.
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Wed May-14-08 04:28 PM
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:hi:
Advice? Think before you post....oh, and, it's not a good idea to PUI. ;-)
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Wed May-14-08 05:03 PM
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30. I'll try to remember that. |
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;) DU and alcohol do not mix.
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Wed May-14-08 04:30 PM
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26. You have learned well, young padawan. |
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Just stay out of GD: P and you'll be fine. Might want to check out your state forum to find some progressive neighbors.
Welcome! :hi:
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Wed May-14-08 05:08 PM
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:rofl: Personally, I'm in the "I want the primary to be over so I know who I'm going to be making signs for this summer" camp.
I've peeked in there already. I hope I can find some nice people close to home!
Thank you! :hi:
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