Misanthrope

With all due respect, I vote for neither "entrees,' as both involve the cruel and needless murder of innocent beings. Beings who cling to life every bit as you or I, who feel pain as much or more than we do, who wish to care for their young - but instead their young are violently torn from their bosoms before their time. Beings, who like us, enjoy the warmth of the sun on their backs. Instead, they are stacked on top of each other like machines in aptly named Factory Farms, deprived of fresh air, or room to even turn around in their tiny cages. Beings, who like you or I, prefer to sustain their bodies with real food. Instead, they are fed drugs, genetically modified grains and the ground remains of their own kind. And after enduring a short, miserable existence, they are transported cross country in slaughter trucks be it 30 below zero or 110F. No mercy is afforded these warm-blooded animals. Finally, they meet their fate in the slaughter house - a place hidden from view from the masses. Why do you think that is? If you had any idea of the attrocities taking place in these hellish realms, Dear Reader, you would think twice before eating that blood-stained entree. Happily, there are many alternatives to dead cow and dead pig that do not involve, in any way, the senseless murder of innocent beings.

Thank you, Shree! I will have to look into coming up with a different siggy. In the meantime the "about me" page is now working nicely....

Thank you, TrueFusion. I have tested this out on other pages within the profile and indeed, they appeared to load properly on both Mac and Windows machines via the usual platforms. It is not a huge deal, though. I think what I'll do for the time being is simply post my "about me" drivel somewhere else within the profile page. I imagine this little glitch will resolve itself soon. Good to hear from you again, btw. Cheers,Misanthrope

The color scheme and design is, simply put....sublime. It opens with a fiery theme, reminiscent of the Phoenix rising from the flames of the newly awakened base chakra. To that end it is somewhat startling, just as the birth pangs of anything significant usually are. But the end user is then rewarded with the soothing calm of oceanic elements within the forum proper. Brilliant! And this is just his initial offering. At this rate I imagine anything is possible.

I appreciate your apt suggestion, rpgsearcherz. And yes, I have visited the editor in question and attempted to reinstate my pitiful profile.....days, if not weeks ago. I I have loaded the page on repeated occasions. Sometimes "about me" loads, sometime not. I'm wondering if it's a cursory glitch in the upgrade or maybe something on my end.

I absolutely love the new forum platform. Please point and/or redirect my post if I am in the wrong area, but I have one concern regarding my profile page. With the advent of this new forum, my "about me" page disappears, on and off. It is as folows: It is a silly passage, I know. Yet it means something to me. Perhaps a learned mod/admin/staff, or other might tell me how to activate my "about me" page, and/or point me in the right direction to do so. Thank you, fellow Sutras! As always, I appreciate your help. Misanthrope

Hehe....now that I've got some ale down my thirsty gullet courtesy his Enlightened Guruship, I can finally get on to firing up the green, healthy smoke he so desires, and rightfully so! He has certainly earned the right to a little R&R. Wouldn't you all agree? If no, I'm afraid I shall have to take you to task. Speaking of, can anyone here help him (and us) implement and incorporate wikepidia to this end? I have no knowledge of this. I'm afraid my disciplines are thus far limited to fine arts, esoterica, linguistic acrobatics, and mostly.... beer. Oh, and satire. Please keep in mind, Gentle Reader, that his success, is OUR success! Thanks for trying to help, Anwii. I'll keep messin' around and see if I can't get it to work. There are things in my "about me" page I simply must share with the unwitting, unsuspecting masses. Oh, the horror!

I echo previous statements in their entirety, and more. Like yourself I've been out the fray for quite some time, though my reasons weren't quite so altruistic. But we all have our reasons, don't we? I have two nieces in the American Army. They could have gone straight in to the service as Officer's, as the two of them had earned their respective undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice (their father a criminal shrink, their uncle a lawyer, their aunt - a certifiable nutcase.....go figure!). I have nothing but the utmost respect for the courageous men and women who, in youthful innocence, put their very lives in harm's way for the greater good. But I will forever remain at odds with the corrupt government(s) who take advantage of these fine young people to secure their corrupt agendas. That being said, it's a relief to hear you are home, safe and sound, and hopefully taking advantage of all the benefits your status now allots you. If you haven't already, you may want to pursue an Undergraduate, or better yet, Doctorate degree, courtesy Uncle Sam. and get paid to do so! I, regretfully, was one of those idiots who ended up paying my own way through University sans a scholarship which didn't cover the full brunt of cost. After four years of drudgery I still owed $10,000, even after working every day after school to fund my education. My wiser, older sibling did just the opposite. He enlisted in the Navy and got Uncle Sam to not only pay for his degree but a whirlwind tour of Asia, life-long preferential benefits and something more than the provincial world-view so many an American are apparently afflicted with. That said, I've no doubt someone of your moral fiber and self-discipline can achieve anything he wants, with our without T-Mobile and their assorted ilk. Why not go for the gusto, and become a Doctorate of this or that discipline? I've yet to meet anyone holding an advanced our undergraduate degree who ever regretted his decision!

Thank you for inviting loyal members to contribute to this worthy endeavor, Shree. You are to be commended for stepping outside the stifling prison of mediocracy the lot of humanity finds itself in; and moreover, possessing the pioneering fortitude to push forward, as the few before us who actually possessed the vision to create a better a world. A world, mind you, that tries with all it's might and rancor to shackle Genius, Greatness, Goodness. I would like to think, in some small way, my long-standing presence here has already inspired a shift toward the inner-directed, spiritual direction I happily see this fine forum headed - or, if nothing else, an appreciation for fine spirits and satirically-driven conversation. At any rate, I am proud to join your lofty ranks in reaching toward this Gnostic end. Now, bring me a beer! (and a shot of single malt Scotch to savor this priceless moment). Platonically, Misanthrope