Does the TSA let you wear a tin-foil hat at the airport??

They only allow these:

[Keeker]

I was finishing up at work by doing my Xerox meter readings for the day. I noticed with mild amusement that I'd done 6,666 copies today. Wrote it up in my accounts jotter and upon completion a chunk of filling, along with a tiny bit of tooth, promptly broke off a back molar.

I'm mostly here to take shit for keepin' peace.

There's an 'l' in that word and no 'e' on the end.

[Octillus]

I have no idea what you mean by that.

I think I have Narcolepsy.
My mother has it, pretty bad, and I thought I might have it, but only very little.
I've been falling asleep a bit randomly lately, and my sleep as not been very restful.
Tried going without caffeine, working out, changing food I eat, but it persists.
Might have to go to a sleep clinic.

this is my 100th post. and i still feel largely ignored. im aware there are close knit friends on here..but eh.. room for one more at your table?

Uhh... This is my second username, I've posted over a thousand times and seen three other forum members (from three different countries) in real life and I STILL feel like an outsider. Not trying to one up you and Imma let you finish but Aleksi was one of the least socially skilled people of all time... of ALL TIME!

Been here pretty much since the beginning actually, and while my english is good enough to communicate, it's harder to follow all the private jokes and gossip, so I never really felt "in", but it's ok as everybody here is courteous and friendly. Probably the best messageboard I've seen. Wouldn't have minded a bit of encouragement about my latest post though (had one through PM to be fair)
But it's not like I post much either, so...

I think the answer to the "too many inside jokes I don't understand"-issue is very simple: There are no inside jokes. We're just stupid and we don't make any sense.

Yeah I know, I know... "speak for yourself".

Been here pretty much since the beginning actually, and while my english is good enough to communicate, it's harder to follow all the private jokes and gossip, so I never really felt "in",

I was confused too but then I started assuming the following: if anyone mentions sab, lars or biert the punchline is "gay".

this is my 100th post. and i still feel largely ignored. im aware there are close knit friends on here..but eh.. room for one more at your table?

Here's what you need to do:

Participate! That doesn't just mean increasing your post count, either. It means be an active participant in conversations. I'm not sure if you've noticed this, but most people just want to talk about themselves. People tend to come on here and post something somewhere about themselves. How they feel, what they bought, what the're listening to, etc. That is fine, but the reason people are doing this is because they want interaction. They want to talk about themselves. So, ask them questions! "Oh, you bought that album? How is it?" Be actively involved in other people's posts! Welcome folks in the "Welcome Home" thread. Be helpful! Be funny! Give people a reason to care about what you post.

Have your own identity. One of the most important things about forums is having an identity. Since humans are visual animals, your avatar can make a world of difference. Having a unique avatar will definitely be a step in the right direction. We see "Ziltoid" avatars a lot, and they make it hard to identify people.

Most importantly, don't be offended if no one responds. I don't always get responses. I just like to talk about myself and be a smartass for my own amusement.

hey all!

thanks for the feedback i have left a few trademark jb posts laying around, and im sure once i become more of a prolific pain in the ass to your pixels, then im sure i will be noticed more. i do chip in alot, and im not here to talk about myself at all really. truth is, ive just started uni - violet recommended i come here to share love for dev and meet people - and have moved to a new city, so finding the whole thing a bit lonely really. i have gone out and made a few new friends the city as well.. i was hoping to make new pals on here also! bit nervous as im going to the decon gig and i know my ex will be as well, so hoping to have some friends to hang out with to avoid the worst.. ha negative thinking eh?

still, thankyou for inviting me to your table, ill bring my finest, squeakiest chair and pringles.. to satisfy my child like persona, (in my head) ive put mugs over james hetfields eyes on that table and made an angry tea man face!

Sounds like my first year at school-- but don't worry, you WILL make friends, it just sometimes takes a bit. My first semester at school yielded a girlfriend who I'm still dating (nearly 3 years now), a future roommate, and about 5 of my current best friends. This was after being miserable and depressed at how I wasn't making friends the first 2/3s of the semester. Everything good comes eventually chin up ol' boy!
And by being a forums member you're already friends with everyone here! Cuz we're gushy like that.

Been here pretty much since the beginning actually, and while my english is good enough to communicate, it's harder to follow all the private jokes and gossip, so I never really felt "in",

I was confused too but then I started assuming the following: if anyone mentions sab, lars or biert the punchline is "gay".

That's about it. If I post anything, tell me I'm old or mention Air Trombones. If it's Swervedriver, rib him for looking like he's 11 years old and dresses like Rupert the Bear, if it's Octillus and he's poorly, don't say anything or he'll throw a hissy fit. Everyone has their own quirks. You'll catch on quickly enough.

[Keeker]

Been here pretty much since the beginning actually, and while my english is good enough to communicate, it's harder to follow all the private jokes and gossip, so I never really felt "in",

I was confused too but then I started assuming the following: if anyone mentions sab, lars or biert the punchline is "gay".

That's about it. If I post anything, tell me I'm old or mention Air Trombones. If it's Swervedriver, rib him for looking like he's 11 years old and dresses like Rupert the Bear, if it's Octillus and he's poorly, don't say anything or he'll throw a hissy fit. Everyone has their own quirks. You'll catch on quickly enough.

Also, just because we don't always reply to posts directly doesn't mean we don't enjoy reading them and have a good laugh at the stories you all tell.