If you could influence people like a celebrity does, how would you use it for the benefit of the planet?
How *wouldn't* I--
> for the benefit of the planet
...well, fuck.
> for the benefit of the planet
...well, fuck.
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You! Cake or death?
The largest cake possible. Send the death to Ryu, with my regards.
Even you would go that far to suck the staff's dick? I thought you'd be more sensible than that. You were staff elsewhere yourself, so surely you could see the moronic decisions of the current staff. I did complain, and they shut me out. What do you know?
Not much. You?
NPR-inspired jokes aside, I'm not quite sure what you mean about moronic decisions, Timmy. Sure, I disagreed with the whole snoutbox thing, but I stated it in the discussion.
Sure, you won't always agree with the staff's decisions. But you know what? You're not the only one who has an idea of "what's best for the Temple." Don't fucking act like you're the only one, Timmy. Calling your demeanor "sanctimonious" would be an understatement along the same lines of calling Tan "slightly peckish for brains."
Now let me level with you, Timmy. I've seen your attitude before. On another forum I went to (note: never had staff abilities there, never plan on accepting them), we call this attitude "bussing." You know, as in "riding the short bus home." This bus decided it would be a great idea to take out their petty personal drama on the staff, and you know what happened to them?
Banned. Every one of them. And when they tried to sockpuppet their way back for more mayhem, banned again. I think their ringleader's up to six bans now.
Now, Satty's a nice guy, and he doesn't ban people for shitting up the forums (otherwise I'd have been banned a long time ago =D). But even the poster child for staff patience has his limits. And to be honest, we have a pretty good idea who you are anyway.
Man up and take it to the forums. Unlike Grim, I don't tolerate bullshit for very long.
Also, we've been over this. I do not suck the staff's collective dicks. It's the other way around. It's a fine Temple tradition dating all the way back to, uh, two days ago. Didn't you get the invitation to "Saturos's Happy Ending Massage Parlor and Brothel?"
NPR-inspired jokes aside, I'm not quite sure what you mean about moronic decisions, Timmy. Sure, I disagreed with the whole snoutbox thing, but I stated it in the discussion.
Sure, you won't always agree with the staff's decisions. But you know what? You're not the only one who has an idea of "what's best for the Temple." Don't fucking act like you're the only one, Timmy. Calling your demeanor "sanctimonious" would be an understatement along the same lines of calling Tan "slightly peckish for brains."
Now let me level with you, Timmy. I've seen your attitude before. On another forum I went to (note: never had staff abilities there, never plan on accepting them), we call this attitude "bussing." You know, as in "riding the short bus home." This bus decided it would be a great idea to take out their petty personal drama on the staff, and you know what happened to them?
Banned. Every one of them. And when they tried to sockpuppet their way back for more mayhem, banned again. I think their ringleader's up to six bans now.
Now, Satty's a nice guy, and he doesn't ban people for shitting up the forums (otherwise I'd have been banned a long time ago =D). But even the poster child for staff patience has his limits. And to be honest, we have a pretty good idea who you are anyway.
Man up and take it to the forums. Unlike Grim, I don't tolerate bullshit for very long.
Also, we've been over this. I do not suck the staff's collective dicks. It's the other way around. It's a fine Temple tradition dating all the way back to, uh, two days ago. Didn't you get the invitation to "Saturos's Happy Ending Massage Parlor and Brothel?"
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I can't believe some people go that far just to suck the staff's dick. But you sir, are of the more sensible folks, know what I'm saying, Hinny? You agree that there are just some people we don't give staff power to, right? Be sensible here, bro.
Yeah, usually it's the other way around. Protip: Satty gives the best blowjobs, Ryu is a bit kinky (but you have to get him started), and Tract [who was at the time a staffer] is actually an *excellent* masseuse - just don't let him near your ass. But that's not what you wanted to know.
You want me to be sensible? All right then, Timmy (I can call you Timmy, right?). You're a troll.
Don't give me that look. You're a troll, I know you're a troll, you know in your deepest heart that you're a troll, and if you didn't know I knew you were a troll, then you certainly do now. I'm almost certain of that. See, if you actually gave as much of a fuck about the Temple as you claim you do, you would know that the Staff welcomes complaints and won't retaliate just because you're attaching your name to a complaint. Trust me, I've submitted complaints about the staff *several* times and I'm still around. The staff will take your complaint into consideration. It's just that if it's bullshit that they won't do so for long (though Satty might consider it a bit longer than the rest of them, because he's just that way).
Therefore, the reason I've concluded you're a troll, wishing to bitch about the staff anonymously on Formspring to people who frankly don't give a fuck instead of, say, actually bringing it up with the staff, is your reaction to [Grim reminding you about mod dispute procedures]. If you had a valid complaint, I'm willing to bet you anything that you'd have looked at the section I mentioned instead of, you know, replying "I have no intention of directing it to a band of trolls calling themselves the ToK staff, nor do I care for the useless rules they themselves do not even uphold." (Those are your words, not mine, Timmy.)
And sure, there are people who we don't give power to. Anyone who asks, anyone who claims they can do a better job (because nine times out of ten, they *can't*), and anyone who abuses staff positions. (Apparently we do try to give people who vehemently do not want a staff position said staff position; a very reliable source told me that I've been considered for a staff position every time the debate's come up since roughly six months after my join date.) People like, oh, you. To be fair, though, you'd be a better staffer than Adnarel - not that the bar there is high or anything.
In summary, trolls gonna troll and haters gonna hate.
Oh, and protip: if you were looking for sympathy for your one-man crusade against the staff, then you could have picked a better person to ask than someone who's been staff (elsewhere) before.
You want me to be sensible? All right then, Timmy (I can call you Timmy, right?). You're a troll.
Don't give me that look. You're a troll, I know you're a troll, you know in your deepest heart that you're a troll, and if you didn't know I knew you were a troll, then you certainly do now. I'm almost certain of that. See, if you actually gave as much of a fuck about the Temple as you claim you do, you would know that the Staff welcomes complaints and won't retaliate just because you're attaching your name to a complaint. Trust me, I've submitted complaints about the staff *several* times and I'm still around. The staff will take your complaint into consideration. It's just that if it's bullshit that they won't do so for long (though Satty might consider it a bit longer than the rest of them, because he's just that way).
Therefore, the reason I've concluded you're a troll, wishing to bitch about the staff anonymously on Formspring to people who frankly don't give a fuck instead of, say, actually bringing it up with the staff, is your reaction to [Grim reminding you about mod dispute procedures]. If you had a valid complaint, I'm willing to bet you anything that you'd have looked at the section I mentioned instead of, you know, replying "I have no intention of directing it to a band of trolls calling themselves the ToK staff, nor do I care for the useless rules they themselves do not even uphold." (Those are your words, not mine, Timmy.)
And sure, there are people who we don't give power to. Anyone who asks, anyone who claims they can do a better job (because nine times out of ten, they *can't*), and anyone who abuses staff positions. (Apparently we do try to give people who vehemently do not want a staff position said staff position; a very reliable source told me that I've been considered for a staff position every time the debate's come up since roughly six months after my join date.) People like, oh, you. To be fair, though, you'd be a better staffer than Adnarel - not that the bar there is high or anything.
In summary, trolls gonna troll and haters gonna hate.
Oh, and protip: if you were looking for sympathy for your one-man crusade against the staff, then you could have picked a better person to ask than someone who's been staff (elsewhere) before.
What superstitions do you have?
Down + B.
'Nuff said.
'Nuff said.
Your favourite video game villain calls you on the phone. What is your reaction?
"Look, Magus, I told you and Griff both that as long as you're inviting Mr. Bishie Shortdickeroth to poker nights, I'm out. He disgraces the profession of card-carrying villain, and you know it."
What do you like watching the most on television?
HA HA HA HA HA.
Television.
Ha ha ha.
That's funny.
Television.
Ha ha ha.
That's funny.
Where's the most embarrassing place your cell phone has ever gone off?
"And now, before I kill you, I should tell you something. You see, your--"
RING RING RING RING
"--goddammit."
RING RING RING RING
"--goddammit."
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, which would you choose?
I've been gunning for the cover of Evil Overlords' Monthly for a few years now, but the organization that puts that out is full of traditionalists that think that goatees are the 'in' fashion for overlords. Among other things. So *excuuuse me* if I don't feel like replacing my right-hand man every week because he's failed me!
I'm sorry, I got sidetracked. Either that or GQ.
I'm sorry, I got sidetracked. Either that or GQ.
What is art to you?
Pretty.
Do you believe in the HEART OF THE CARDS?
Yes. Kinda hard not to, since I have it in a jar in my office. I use it as a paperweight.
Yaranaika?
Not on your life, buddy.
Is religion for weak-minded fools?
Not necessarily, no. There are people who use religion as a kind of crutch, sure, but those are the people who give the rest of them a bad name. And besides, there are weak-minded fools that are also agnostic and atheist, while there are deeply religious people who can come up with valid rationale and other things.
What's one food you'll never eat again?
Polenta.
For those of you fortunate enough not to have ever heard of this dish, it's basically a ground cornmeal goop that has the approximate consistency of vomit and the approximate taste of gruel. Hinoa does not recommend it, and in fact encourages the total combustion of this shit.
For those of you fortunate enough not to have ever heard of this dish, it's basically a ground cornmeal goop that has the approximate consistency of vomit and the approximate taste of gruel. Hinoa does not recommend it, and in fact encourages the total combustion of this shit.
So there's this guy I know and we both always wear the same color underwear on accident. What does it mean?
It means one or both of you needs to change their underwear more frequently.
I asked the question about the asking out a girl- I do talk to her - everyday. We're best friends. This is why I'm too pussy to actually make a move.
Okay, bear with me for a moment here.
I need you to take off your pants. If you're male, like I think you are, you should see bits dangling between your legs. There are smaller things on either side of the larger thing. These are what are colloquially known as "balls." Check to make sure that you have a pair of them.
NOW START ACTING LIKE IT.
I'm probably the last person you should be accepting relationship advice from, but here goes anyway. What I'm guessing your hesitation stems from is that you value her friendship, and are worried that going further than "just friends" would jeopardize your friendship with her. There's nothing wrong with that. Just be aware that you may end up the Unlucky Childhood Friend in the Grand List of Romance Tropes. Trust me; I've been there. It's depressing.
If, however, you want to take it further, then swallow your pride and ask her out to dinner, or to a movie, or something you both enjoy. You're friends already; you should know something you have in common with her. Besides, what's the worst she can do, say no? If she breaks off your friendship because of it, then she probably wasn't worth having as a friend in the first place - as harsh as that may sound.
Besides, who knows. She might feel the same way about you.
Another reason you might be worried about it is if it does work, and then later falls apart. You should still go for it, though, since even afterwards, you might still be friends. It might be a little weird for a while, sure, but that's the thing - you're still friends. (Been here, too.)
...and Ask Hinoa has gotten far too serious. Now for my next act, booting myself in the head.
I need you to take off your pants. If you're male, like I think you are, you should see bits dangling between your legs. There are smaller things on either side of the larger thing. These are what are colloquially known as "balls." Check to make sure that you have a pair of them.
NOW START ACTING LIKE IT.
I'm probably the last person you should be accepting relationship advice from, but here goes anyway. What I'm guessing your hesitation stems from is that you value her friendship, and are worried that going further than "just friends" would jeopardize your friendship with her. There's nothing wrong with that. Just be aware that you may end up the Unlucky Childhood Friend in the Grand List of Romance Tropes. Trust me; I've been there. It's depressing.
If, however, you want to take it further, then swallow your pride and ask her out to dinner, or to a movie, or something you both enjoy. You're friends already; you should know something you have in common with her. Besides, what's the worst she can do, say no? If she breaks off your friendship because of it, then she probably wasn't worth having as a friend in the first place - as harsh as that may sound.
Besides, who knows. She might feel the same way about you.
Another reason you might be worried about it is if it does work, and then later falls apart. You should still go for it, though, since even afterwards, you might still be friends. It might be a little weird for a while, sure, but that's the thing - you're still friends. (Been here, too.)
...and Ask Hinoa has gotten far too serious. Now for my next act, booting myself in the head.
There's this girl that I really like... But I'm too scared to ask her out. What do I do?
Quit being a pussy. Talk to her! You can't go anywhere with a relationship if you don't talk to someone.
Well, I suppose you can, actually, if you like restraining orders.
Well, I suppose you can, actually, if you like restraining orders.
GO MAKE ME A SAMMICH.
Poof. You're a sammich.
WHY DOES THIS WEBPAGE SMELL LIKE BURNING INCEST?
Shit, did I leave the oven on? BRB.
What single piece of technology makes your life easier?
Does the Internet count? If not, too bad, it does now!
WHY?!
'Cause.
Shouldn't you feel bad for answering some of these questions in a flippant manner? Someone might be serious, and boots to heads don't help.
Boot to the hea--OW!
Seriously though, shoulder angel Hin, you have a point. Ask Hinoa isn't your serious advice center. It's a place where I give stupid answers to stupid questions. If I can't be funny, I tell some of the truth, and if I don't feel comfortable doing that, I just delete it.
Ask Hinoa is for entertainment purposes only. If you have a serious issue, talk with someone who isn't on the Internet and has a running gag shamelessly stolen from The Frantics.
But if you need the laugh, then ask away. And bring a helmet.
Seriously though, shoulder angel Hin, you have a point. Ask Hinoa isn't your serious advice center. It's a place where I give stupid answers to stupid questions. If I can't be funny, I tell some of the truth, and if I don't feel comfortable doing that, I just delete it.
Ask Hinoa is for entertainment purposes only. If you have a serious issue, talk with someone who isn't on the Internet and has a running gag shamelessly stolen from The Frantics.
But if you need the laugh, then ask away. And bring a helmet.
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I'M SORRY. I DO NOT SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE. I CAN ONLY INTERPRET THIS AS ONE THING. THAT THING IS A REQUEST TO BE BOOTED IN THE HEAD. WHICH I WILL BE HAPPY TO OBLIGE. BOOT TO THE HEAD.
Who is Karis' mommy?
Speculation on parentage of fictional characters is not my forte, but here you go anyway.
Nobody's really sure.
You see, Ivan found Karis as an infant one chilly winter evening in Kalay. Being the generally awesome guy that he is, he took her under his wing.
When she started displaying Wind Psynergy, though, Ivan began to wonder if he actually *was* the father. You see, he ended up being a bit of a - how do I put this politely - chick magnet, and took full advantage of it. This makes it entirely possible that Karis has several half-siblings somewhere.
Current speculation in Kalay says her mother is Mia, a close second is Sheba, and in a few dark corners in pubs, where people are sure nobody's listening, people even say Ivan had an affair with Jenna. (These rumors are quickly quashed.) We may never know for certain, though.
On the other hand, even if it turns out Karis wasn't his daughter by blood, Ivan would still raise her as his daughter. After all, the same thing happened to him.
Now watch exactly none of this be accurate.
Nobody's really sure.
You see, Ivan found Karis as an infant one chilly winter evening in Kalay. Being the generally awesome guy that he is, he took her under his wing.
When she started displaying Wind Psynergy, though, Ivan began to wonder if he actually *was* the father. You see, he ended up being a bit of a - how do I put this politely - chick magnet, and took full advantage of it. This makes it entirely possible that Karis has several half-siblings somewhere.
Current speculation in Kalay says her mother is Mia, a close second is Sheba, and in a few dark corners in pubs, where people are sure nobody's listening, people even say Ivan had an affair with Jenna. (These rumors are quickly quashed.) We may never know for certain, though.
On the other hand, even if it turns out Karis wasn't his daughter by blood, Ivan would still raise her as his daughter. After all, the same thing happened to him.
Now watch exactly none of this be accurate.
Who is your most hated musician? (Yes, I said musician, therefore Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber do not count, nor do any other wannabes).
Anton Webern.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with this guy (ie. all of you), he's the composer who first came up with the idea of 'total serialism,' a method of composition that sets a series of pitches, note lengths, etc. and uses that set in different permutations repeatedly. It also sounds *horrible*.
It should be noted that serialism existed before Webern; he's just the guy who made it sound bad.
A close second is Richard Wagner, but that's because I don't like him as a person. He's still a good composer; he was just... fucked up, above and beyond the normal standard for music people.
What? You asked.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with this guy (ie. all of you), he's the composer who first came up with the idea of 'total serialism,' a method of composition that sets a series of pitches, note lengths, etc. and uses that set in different permutations repeatedly. It also sounds *horrible*.
It should be noted that serialism existed before Webern; he's just the guy who made it sound bad.
A close second is Richard Wagner, but that's because I don't like him as a person. He's still a good composer; he was just... fucked up, above and beyond the normal standard for music people.
What? You asked.
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