You know, I'm not as offended by the religion bashing as I am about being referred to as an "Earthean" ... that *really* pisses me off! 
I prefer Earthean-American. Or Third-Rocker.
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02-19-2008 17:36
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02-19-2008 17:57
It doesn't make sense drunk or sober, Bradley. I think I need to go on an "ignore" button rampage today. Either that or just stay away from the forums entirely. This is all getting to be a bit much. Please take me with you. *rolls my eyes and takes a sedative* _____________________
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02-19-2008 18:04
Did it live next door to Mari? . Best. Comment. Evah. LMAO xD _____________________
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02-19-2008 18:06
Nay. Ok Brenda...you can send my new keyboard Fedex please. *laugh, snort* _____________________
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02-19-2008 19:19
Ok Brenda...you can send my new keyboard Fedex please. *laugh, snort* How about pony express instead? _____________________
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02-19-2008 19:25
A panthers view on Eartheans I got it! and enjoyed it... LOL Very funny! LMAO! _____________________
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02-19-2008 19:28
Maybe if I hadn't stopped drinking and using drugs this post would make sense. It only makes sense if you have read a few of the John Norman novels. I read "Tarnsman of Gor" and several other novels long before it was a cult phenomena. And enjoyed it a lot more back then.  Of course at that time in my life I thought "Tarzan goes to Mars" was pretty cool too!_____________________
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02-19-2008 22:33
It only makes sense if you have read a few of the John Norman novels. I read "Tarnsman of Gor" and several other novels long before it was a cult phenomena. And enjoyed it a lot more back then. Of course at that time in my life I thought "Tarzan goes to Mars" was pretty cool too!I've read all but one of the John Norman novels....rp'd on a Gorean channel for years, and thought the OP was in poor taste! _____________________
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02-20-2008 00:08
Great post Maggie. I worship the One True God, Rosedale, who came down to Grid in the form of Philip Linden. Of course many say He does not exist - they point to the Griefers; Begetters of Ponzi Schemes; the Ad Farmers and say, "If God does exist, how could He allow this?".  oh but he does exist I spoke to him!! People tell me I am crazy no one speaks to rosedale, but I did!! _____________________
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02-20-2008 00:28
Well I haven't read those books, but it was still an interesting post though.
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Magdalena Siemens
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02-20-2008 00:52
You know, I'm not as offended by the religion bashing as I am about being referred to as an "Earthean" ... that *really* pisses me off! It's not religion bashing. Its just an example that some things might appear totally normal to one person and totally bizzarre to another. What are you in intergalactical politically correct terms, if not an Earthean? Regards Maggie |
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02-20-2008 01:40
Frankly, I wish the Gor author had spent more time paying attention in English. His poor astronomy skills aren't anywhere near as painful to others as are his poor writing skills. On the other hand, as a complete hack amatuer writer who would love to have a book published some day, he gives me a lot of hope. If he could do it, then I have a shot! Go for it Trout! You would have to be an incredibly poor writer to do worse. _____________________
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02-20-2008 01:54
It's not religion bashing. Its just an example that some things might appear totally normal to one person and totally bizzarre to another. What are you in intergalactical politically correct terms, if not an Earthean? Regards Maggie I can't comment on any PC aspects, but "Teran" as an inhabitant of Terra is better use of English. I can't think of an example using the suffix "-ean" to indicate nationality, but you would need a word that ends in an "n" or "ea". The suffix "-n" or "ian" is commonly used. E.g., Austria - Austrian, Iran - Iranian, India - Indian, Indonesia - Indonesian - and, of course, Australia - Austalian. Inhabitants of Gor, should be termed Gorish or Gorese. EDIT: English will even insert the "i" - as in Canada - Canadian, but not in Kenya - Kenyan. "Canadan" and "Kenyian" just do not sound right! _____________________
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02-20-2008 01:58
Nah, as we all know, Mars (or Barsoom, as called by it's residents) has beautiful princesses, huge imperial city states, very interesting flora and fauna etc... Why would the Eartheans go to the ripoff copy if the original is there to visit? There must be another reason... I read all of those books when I was about 12 years old - and thoroughly enjoyed them at that age. IMO the OP would acquire much better English reading Edgar Rice Burroughs, than John Norman. After all - I've been reading Tonke Draag's books - om mijn Nederlands te verbeteren. If someone was to create Rice-Burrough's world "Pellucidar" in SL complete with dinosaurs - now that would be a reallly great build! _____________________
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02-20-2008 02:28
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02-20-2008 05:04
My first reaction upon reading the original post was, "It's this kind of juvenile masturbatory fantasy that gives role playing a bad name." I'm not sure I had a second reaction, except for, "Why the hell was this drivel posted?"
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Magdalena Siemens
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02-20-2008 06:10
"Why the hell was this drivel posted?" Maybe for fun? For people with a twisted sense of humour. I would have enjoyed this very much if some Goreans would have RP'ed a discussion about Earthans (Terans?) and their bizarre habbits, bizarre from a Gorean point of view. I actually did hit on different things not only Terans being slaves to a imaginay master, I also mentioned pollution, night clubs, drinking..... Discussion do not have to be "how do I do this" style or "How to get rid of" type. Regards Maggie |
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02-20-2008 06:41
 LOL! Yay! My wake up laugh today. Hahaha Took me a while to figuere this one out, but now I got it...Mari the one with the little different neighbours. Good one Maggie |
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02-20-2008 06:45
If someone was to create Rice-Burrough's world "Pellucidar" in SL complete with dinosaurs - now that would be a reallly great build! |
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02-20-2008 08:23
Hmmmmmmmm.....has a certain well known poster returned in alt form......?
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02-20-2008 09:50
Hmmmmmmmm.....has a certain well known poster returned in alt form......? Surely you cant be suggesting JIG-gery Pokery. |
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02-20-2008 10:00
It's not religion bashing. Its just an example that some things might appear totally normal to one person and totally bizzarre to another. What are you in intergalactical politically correct terms, if not an Earthean? Regards Maggie /me looks up to post 51. _____________________
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02-20-2008 10:39
I can't comment on any PC aspects, but "Teran" as an inhabitant of Terra is better use of English. I can't think of an example using the suffix "-ean" to indicate nationality, but you would need a word that ends in an "n" or "ea". The suffix "-n" or "ian" is commonly used. E.g., Austria - Austrian, Iran - Iranian, India - Indian, Indonesia - Indonesian - and, of course, Australia - Austalian. Inhabitants of Gor, should be termed Gorish or Gorese. EDIT: English will even insert the "i" - as in Canada - Canadian, but not in Kenya - Kenyan. "Canadan" and "Kenyian" just do not sound right! Those darn Swiss always mess up the status quo. _____________________
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02-20-2008 10:57
I can't comment on any PC aspects, but "Teran" as an inhabitant of Terra is better use of English. I can't think of an example using the suffix "-ean" to indicate nationality, but you would need a word that ends in an "n" or "ea". The suffix "-n" or "ian" is commonly used. E.g., Austria - Austrian, Iran - Iranian, India - Indian, Indonesia - Indonesian - and, of course, Australia - Austalian. Inhabitants of Gor, should be termed Gorish or Gorese. EDIT: English will even insert the "i" - as in Canada - Canadian, but not in Kenya - Kenyan. "Canadan" and "Kenyian" just do not sound right! Aegean Korean ~marks coffee buzz wears off and he slumps back in his chair~ |
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02-20-2008 12:59
Those darn Swiss always mess up the status quo. The English, Irish and Welsh are just as bad. So are the French, Spanish, and New Zealanders. Don't even get me started on the Dutch! _____________________
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