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drwho07
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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Location: Central FL, USA
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Of course, membership is never guaranteed, but my friend has already created the "Political Geeks" forum and I've already made the first post.
Right now, he's working on fine tuning the forum and setting up themes, etc.
Once it's tweaked and tuned I'll post the address here, or send it via PM's.
Those who like that environment, should love it.
There will be very little moderation, unlike some other forums.
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pasquanel
Joined: Jun 20, 2005
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Location: Maine
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| Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds like fun Doc. |
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xavierx
Joined: Nov 06, 2004
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| Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree, keep the fun going! |
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CowpokeBob
Joined: Feb 07, 2006
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Location: South Carolina, USA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:52 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| bern wrote: |
| drwho07 wrote: |
Is this forum owned and run by Microsoft?
Closing the most widely used forum of all would typically be an MS trick.
(take something people know and love and destroy it)
And, why not close some of those other forums that don't get a post from one week to the next?
Killing off popular topics is the quickest way that I can think of to drive people away and into other forums.
A good friend has a web site with an area for Forums and he's said he'd be OK with creating a new forum for "Political Geeks".
Is anyone interested?  
The Doctor |
Certainly. But only if all the folks I have considered objectionable also join up...  |
Aww gee, does that mean I can't sign up??
Sounds like a plan to me. |
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drwho07
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:57 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Cowpoke bob, I'm sure you'll be as welcome as rain, in Kansas.
I just need to get the Go-Ahead from my friend and I'll post the link here.
Political Geeks will never die.
Like bulldozers, "We move the earth!"
Doc |
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donrc
Joined: Feb 16, 2003
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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That might be me bern.  and I certainly would be interested in another such forum.
And a side note to mommabear: my wife will be cancer free for five years in January. That used to be considered a cure. So hang in there cures do happen and they are happening a LOT more often than ten years ago. All the best.
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mommabear
Joined: Feb 20, 2003
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Thanks donrc, and everyone else who's expressed their concerns and good wishes. We can't be anything but pleased with the way it has gone up to now.
Today we were back at our Parkinson's support group. Now that he's feeling better and shall I dare say confident in his outcome, we can get back on track dealing with the Parkinson's. Which btw and all things considered, he's doing fine with that too. |
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tony7914
Joined: Dec 24, 2004
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Location: Peru Indiana
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Well crap!
I knew this would happen sooner or later! MB glad to hear your husband is doing better! And to the rest of you folks it has been a pleasure even if we didn't always agree!
Keep the shiny side up folks! |
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tony7914
Joined: Dec 24, 2004
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Location: Peru Indiana
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:48 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| drwho07 wrote: |
Of course, membership is never guaranteed, but my friend has already created the "Political Geeks" forum and I've already made the first post.
Right now, he's working on fine tuning the forum and setting up themes, etc.
Once it's tweaked and tuned I'll post the address here, or send it via PM's.
Those who like that environment, should love it.
There will be very little moderation, unlike some other forums.
Doc |
Sounds interesting! Where do i sign up? |
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tony7914
Joined: Dec 24, 2004
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Location: Peru Indiana
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Gezzer wrote: |
Don't Panic …
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| Dolphins: [singing] So long, and thanks for all the fish / So sad that it should come to this / We tried to warn you all, but, oh, dear / You may not share our intellect / Which might explain your disrespect / For all the natural wonders that grow around you / So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish! The world's about to be destroyed / There's no point getting all annoyed / Lie back and let the planet dissolve around you / Despite those nets of tuna fleets / We thought that most of you were sweet / Especially tiny tots and your pregnant women / So long, so long, so long, so long, so long! So long, so long, so long, so long, so long! So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!/ If I had just one last wish / I would like a tasty fish!/If we could just change one thing / We would all have learnt to sing!/Come one and all / Man and mammal / Side by side / In life's great gene pool!/ So long, so long, so long, so long, so long / So long, so long, so long, so long / So long, so long and thanks for all the fish! |
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| The Book: It's an important and popular fact that things are not always what they seem. For instance, on the planet Earth, Man had always assumed that he was the most intelligent species occupying the planet, instead of the *third* most intelligent. The second most intelligent creatures were of course dolphins who, curiously enough, had long known of the impending destruction of the planet earth. They had made many attempts to alert mankind to the danger, but most of their communications were misinterpreted as amusing attempts to punch footballs or whistle for titbits. So they eventually decided they would leave earth by their own means. The last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double backward somersault through a hoop while whistling the star-spangled banner, but in fact the message was this: So long and thanks for all the fish. |
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| The Book: "Space," it says, "is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mindboggingly big it is. |
we may meet again
it was nice meeting you all, friend, foe or anything in-between
live long and prosper … |
Don't forget your towel my friend
Ride free! |
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Gezzer
Joined: Oct 19, 2008
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Location: Buckinghamshire England
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:33 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| tony7914 wrote: |
Don't forget your towel my friend
Ride free! |
i am glad at least someone got it
my towel is always at the ready
must be a biker thing
ride safe it can be hell out there … |
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drwho07
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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Location: Central FL, USA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:00 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Well the new "Political Geeks" forum is created, up and running.
I've made the first post.
http://www.geek.im/e107_plugins/forum/forum.php
The server, however is on an "Embarq" DSL line and it's not the very best.
It may even be up and down, as Embarq replaces OLD and BAD copper wire with new and faster Fiber Optical cables, throughout our rural sub-division.
The only moderator is "The Geek", the owner and my best friend. His only restriction is that you don't try to HACK the board.
I would encourage everyone who uses this forum to maintain proper decorum.
Enjoy!
The Doctor
PS: My own web page is hosted on this same Server.
http://drwho.geek.im |
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Gezzer
Joined: Oct 19, 2008
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Location: Buckinghamshire England
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:40 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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just signed up to the new "Politicial Geeks" forum
where are the rest of you lot !
fancy an argument or what …
and i still don't know if 'dexter is a good dog' or not … |
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drwho07
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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You may not ever find that out.........
But even Dexter is welcome at the new forum.
Y'all COME !!!
If everyone will keep their same log-in name, that they use here, that will help us all know who is who, without lengthy introductions.
Cheers Mates!
Doc |
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drwho07
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| bern wrote: |
So long, everybody. It has been fun arguing. I even enjoyed being disagreed with.
I am glad Mommabear that things seem to be going better.
One last political statement: Why get rid of PG and not humor? It seems to me they are similar in their non electronic orientation...
Can anybody suggest an alternative location to continue our vigorous disagreements? |
Sure!
http://www.geek.im
and just scroll down to "Political Geeks".
Bear with us while the forum is fully developed.
But it is UP and Running. Enjoy!
The Doctor |
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michael_e
Joined: Jan 24, 2003
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| Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:41 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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It's a very user friendly site. I enjoy it a lot.
Mike, Indie in MD |
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drwho07
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| Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:12 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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The site is still being tweaked and tuned for a more user-friendly environment.
Smileys were added almost immediately and PM's were added this week.
My favorite attribute so far is the total lack of ads, banners and stuff being inserted into every post.
There's no need for AdBlock+ or NOScript to keep your screen free of ads.
There just aren't any !!!
Neither will you be nagged for donations or subscription fees as you are, on so many sites today.
Tech Help forums will hopefully be open soon.
Stop by, sign up and say HI. You'll find that many of your friends are already there.
Y'all have a great day now, Y'hear?
The Doctor
www.geek.im |
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