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natie

Mr. F
Leave the crow be, you'll only get yourself infected with some nasty diseases.

Wait for the 3DS. The release date is only a couple of months from now. DSi XL's (and regular DSi's, too) are a good purchase, but if you can choose between something that is soon to be outdated, or something that is the newest, coolest gadget ever, what would you pick?
 

The_Boss_Giygas

I. F.E.E.L. G.O.O.D.
Should I open an Art shop here? I know it says Fan Art, but I do more than just fan art, are those things usually successful or what? Though I won't get paid, I think it'll still be good practice for doing art for clients and such, but I'm not sure if I should bother.
 

Victoria

My my my...
Should I open an Art shop here? I know it says Fan Art, but I do more than just fan art, are those things usually successful or what? Though I won't get paid, I think it'll still be good practice for doing art for clients and such, but I'm not sure if I should bother.

It really does come down to your choice. If you'd be willing to do a lot of artistic stuff for people around these forums, then it would be a great idea for people to get art and for you to practise. Something unique that would be liked by everyone could also make you quite popular. I say you should give it a go and see what happens from there. ;D
 

Dattebayo

Banned
I having a bit of trouble as two of my friends, pkmnhippy and LB, are giving false info and try to convert me during our MSN chat:

Friend 1

Say, you never sent me your favorite picture ;o;
Air Dawn says:
Oh yeah.
I'll probably post it later after Halloween.
LB says:
Alrighty
Air Dawn says:
Since I have a rule of not looking at porn in holidays.
LB says:
But Halloween is Satan's holiday
Air Dawn says:
It's not.
Do your research.
LB says:
Are you telling me Father O'Malley lied?
Air Dawn says:
Yes.
LB says:
You dirty heretic.
Air Dawn says:
The origin of Halloween is when priests were having rituals involving spirits.
LB says:
Continue
Fill me with your unsurpassable knowledge
Air Dawn says:
It is believed that ghosts will return to Earth, so the priest, known as Celts, held sacred rituals burning crops and animal sacrifices. They even wear costumes during these rituals.
LB says:
ANIMAL SACRIFICE = CULTS = SATAN
I win.
Air Dawn says:
Uhh: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
Even God worshippers use animal sacrifices.
LB says:
Jesus was the final lamb
After that Satan took over in that department
Air Dawn says:
Seriously, I don't remember these things you're saying being mentioned in the Bible.
LB says:
You don't remember Jesus? Maybe you should read slower.
Air Dawn says:
I do remember Jesus, what I don't get is how you think Halloween = the Devil.
LB says:
Father O'Malley preached it
Father O'Malley never lies
Air Dawn says:
What about evolution?
LB says:
Satan working together with Al Quaida
Air Dawn says:
Are you an extremist?
LB says:
I'm a Christian tyvm
Air Dawn says:
But evolution and the Bible can go together. Haven't you read "Inherit the Wind"?
LB says:
Terrorist propaganda
Air Dawn says:
But what about that thread at the debate section?
LB says:
Created by Saddam himself
Air Dawn says:
Do you also believe Saddam is building nuclear bombs in heaven?
LB says:
Don't be silly
That's grunt work
Air Dawn says:
South Park said he is.
LB says:
South Park is always half right
Air Dawn says:
What about Pokemon? Are you one of those people who think it's the work of the devil?
LB says:
Stop being silly
Jesus made it so we know what Satan looks like
(he looks like Igglybuff)
Air Dawn says:
Are you guys trolling me?
LB says:
Who?
Air Dawn says:
You and hippy.
LB says:
tbqh I am

Hippy hasn't said anything about trolling you though
I think she's telling the truth
Air Dawn says:
I'm going to ask for advice about what to do with you and hippy.
LB says:
I was just joking but go ahead =]
What was hippy saying?
Air Dawn says:
Pretty much the same thing you're saying to me.
LB says:
Spread the word then~
since hippy isn't trolling it must be true
I'm a follower
Where are you getting advice?
Air Dawn says:
At Serebii.
LB says:
Cool beans
Advice thread or making a whole new one?
Air Dawn says:
Advice thread.
LB says:
A new thread'll get more attention

Friend 2

LB thinks Halloween is the devil's holiday whe it's not: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
Greta says:
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Well, it might take awhile, but isn't it a Pagan one?
Yeah, Celtic
The Celtics are devil worshipers
Air Dawn says:
really?
Greta says:
Yes
Air Dawn says:
How do you know?
Greta says:
Because they don't follow God
They follow a false prophet
Air Dawn says:
LB is seriously deluded.
Greta says:
How come?
Air Dawn says:
He told me evolution is the devil working together with Al Quaida.
Greta says:
Maybe it's because of his drugs
And that sounds quite logical
Air Dawn says:
But evolution changed everything.
Greta says:
How?
And it's just a theory
Air Dawn says:
Not according to my dA friends.
Greta says:
Your dA friends are friends of the devil
Who uses cellpones a lot too kill off the bees
Air Dawn says:
Now I don't know who to believe in anymore.
Greta says:
Jesus
And LB
Air Dawn says:
But what about that thread at the debate section?
Greta says:
They're just evil nerds
That dislike the bible because it goes against beastiality
You're going to hell, Datte
Unless you can convert them
Air Dawn says:
What about Pokemon?
Greta says:
Also evil
Everything from Japan is
Air Dawn says:
Then why joining Serebii?
Greta says:
Because I'm a spy
J/k I'm a priest
For the little boys of course
Air Dawn says:
Now I'm scared.
Greta says:
You're too old
Forgot, you're a MAN now
Air Dawn says:
That's not what I meant.
Greta says:
>:
Air Dawn says:
I mean my future.
Everything I know is wrong after all.
Greta says:
Correct
Now spam Debates
And convert the ****kers
Air Dawn says:
I should tell on you guys at the debate thread.
Or ask for advice at Serebii.
Greta says:
Go ahead and spread the word of God~
Air Dawn says:
I just wanted to believe in God and evolution.
Greta says:
Well, you can't
If you're going to post it, post the whole thing
To bring the message across

What should I do and make them stop?
 

pkmnhippy

Banned
I having a bit of trouble as two of my friends, pkmnhippy and LB, are giving false info and try to convert me during our MSN chat:

Friend 1

Say, you never sent me your favorite picture ;o;
Air Dawn says:
Oh yeah.
I'll probably post it later after Halloween.
LB says:
Alrighty
Air Dawn says:
Since I have a rule of not looking at porn in holidays.
LB says:
But Halloween is Satan's holiday
Air Dawn says:
It's not.
Do your research.
LB says:
Are you telling me Father O'Malley lied?
Air Dawn says:
Yes.
LB says:
You dirty heretic.
Air Dawn says:
The origin of Halloween is when priests were having rituals involving spirits.
LB says:
Continue
Fill me with your unsurpassable knowledge
Air Dawn says:
It is believed that ghosts will return to Earth, so the priest, known as Celts, held sacred rituals burning crops and animal sacrifices. They even wear costumes during these rituals.
LB says:
ANIMAL SACRIFICE = CULTS = SATAN
I win.
Air Dawn says:
Uhh: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
Even God worshippers use animal sacrifices.
LB says:
Jesus was the final lamb
After that Satan took over in that department
Air Dawn says:
Seriously, I don't remember these things you're saying being mentioned in the Bible.
LB says:
You don't remember Jesus? Maybe you should read slower.
Air Dawn says:
I do remember Jesus, what I don't get is how you think Halloween = the Devil.
LB says:
Father O'Malley preached it
Father O'Malley never lies
Air Dawn says:
What about evolution?
LB says:
Satan working together with Al Quaida
Air Dawn says:
Are you an extremist?
LB says:
I'm a Christian tyvm
Air Dawn says:
But evolution and the Bible can go together. Haven't you read "Inherit the Wind"?
LB says:
Terrorist propaganda
Air Dawn says:
But what about that thread at the debate section?
LB says:
Created by Saddam himself
Air Dawn says:
Do you also believe Saddam is building nuclear bombs in heaven?
LB says:
Don't be silly
That's grunt work
Air Dawn says:
South Park said he is.
LB says:
South Park is always half right
Air Dawn says:
What about Pokemon? Are you one of those people who think it's the work of the devil?
LB says:
Stop being silly
Jesus made it so we know what Satan looks like
(he looks like Igglybuff)
Air Dawn says:
Are you guys trolling me?
LB says:
Who?
Air Dawn says:
You and hippy.
LB says:
tbqh I am

Hippy hasn't said anything about trolling you though
I think she's telling the truth
Air Dawn says:
I'm going to ask for advice about what to do with you and hippy.
LB says:
I was just joking but go ahead =]
What was hippy saying?
Air Dawn says:
Pretty much the same thing you're saying to me.
LB says:
Spread the word then~
since hippy isn't trolling it must be true
I'm a follower
Where are you getting advice?
Air Dawn says:
At Serebii.
LB says:
Cool beans
Advice thread or making a whole new one?
Air Dawn says:
Advice thread.
LB says:
A new thread'll get more attention

Friend 2

LB thinks Halloween is the devil's holiday whe it's not: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
Greta says:
Loading
Well, it might take awhile, but isn't it a Pagan one?
Yeah, Celtic
The Celtics are devil worshipers
Air Dawn says:
really?
Greta says:
Yes
Air Dawn says:
How do you know?
Greta says:
Because they don't follow God
They follow a false prophet
Air Dawn says:
LB is seriously deluded.
Greta says:
How come?
Air Dawn says:
He told me evolution is the devil working together with Al Quaida.
Greta says:
Maybe it's because of his drugs
And that sounds quite logical
Air Dawn says:
But evolution changed everything.
Greta says:
How?
And it's just a theory
Air Dawn says:
Not according to my dA friends.
Greta says:
Your dA friends are friends of the devil
Who uses cellpones a lot too kill off the bees
Air Dawn says:
Now I don't know who to believe in anymore.
Greta says:
Jesus
And LB
Air Dawn says:
But what about that thread at the debate section?
Greta says:
They're just evil nerds
That dislike the bible because it goes against beastiality
You're going to hell, Datte
Unless you can convert them
Air Dawn says:
What about Pokemon?
Greta says:
Also evil
Everything from Japan is
Air Dawn says:
Then why joining Serebii?
Greta says:
Because I'm a spy
J/k I'm a priest
For the little boys of course
Air Dawn says:
Now I'm scared.
Greta says:
You're too old
Forgot, you're a MAN now
Air Dawn says:
That's not what I meant.
Greta says:
>:
Air Dawn says:
I mean my future.
Everything I know is wrong after all.
Greta says:
Correct
Now spam Debates
And convert the ****kers
Air Dawn says:
I should tell on you guys at the debate thread.
Or ask for advice at Serebii.
Greta says:
Go ahead and spread the word of God~
Air Dawn says:
I just wanted to believe in God and evolution.
Greta says:
Well, you can't
If you're going to post it, post the whole thing
To bring the message across

What should I do and make them stop?

Ask them probably.
 

kochoupink

butts lol
...Awkward. But yeah, that's the best thing to do in these situations in general. Other than that, just avoid the topic. To be honest, some of that sounds tongue in cheek, anyway.


"Some of that"? It is clearly one hundred percent tongue in cheek. Kid needs to lighten the **** up.
 

Unpredictable-Strategist

Unorthodox Trainer
They're obviously joking. If it bothers you that much, then ask them, and don't post private chats involving them.
 

Darkmagiciangirl

OpInIoNaTeD at <3
How do I get super flexible super fast? I'm like 5 inches of the groung in my split - but that's it. I also need to improve my back and shoulder flexibility. Any advice?
 

The_Boss_Giygas

I. F.E.E.L. G.O.O.D.
How do I get super flexible super fast? I'm like 5 inches of the groung in my split - but that's it. I also need to improve my back and shoulder flexibility. Any advice?

Practice, do stretching exercises like every day for several minutes, keep your self in the split position for a while so your body gets used to it and over time it will be much easier to do and it will allow you to go further. Same for the back & shoulders, stretch and hold that stretch, don't over do it, don't break yourself.
 

Darkmagiciangirl

OpInIoNaTeD at <3
Okay - stretch and hold(And don't overdo it) Got it, thnx
 

Pokemonmaster Bill

Agnet of Umbrella
So me and this girl that basically completes and makes me happy and the other day i told her that she's my best friend. ever since then she started to take a more of a interest in my life and been responding to text and facebook messages a lot quicker. and pretty soon after a long time in get her to hang out and it might be one on one knid of thing that i been trying to get forever. I like her more then a friend but i found it easier to go this very close friend and not be one those guys that just want to get into her pants. if me and her would hang out one on one what should we do?
 

Darato

(o,..,o)
Just play it by ear. Ask her what she’d like to do say some of your ideas and go off of that. If you do want to start something with her see how doing stuff together goes and tell her you have feelings for and see how it goes. She may return them she may not, but not saying anything and her not liking you back is not getting together either way. So apart from a little pain you got nothing to lose by her not returning the feelings.

L.F.D.
 

Raichu4u

I'm not josh'n
Default
Not sure if this goes in the relationship thread thread or this.
Well, anybody remember me baww about that one girl that I messaged a lot and she told me to back the f*ck off? Well, she's my girlfriend, yesterday was our one week anniversary. Mind you we're both 14. We've taken it slow, only hugs, hold hands, put arms around each other, that kinda stuff. Prolem.

Her parents says she can't date til' she's 16. She hasn't told them about us yet, but my parents are pretty fine with it. Anybody care to explain why they're doing this, and the solution?

I still constantly message her on facebook, texting, that stuff. How to stop this addiction? And about half the time she doesn't even respond, I make sure I don't text her during her busy days (She has dance, and we both take marching band).

well. k.
 

Noctourniquet

∆∆∆
I need to ask for some advice on behalf of a friend irl here.

Basically, just yesterday, he officially became a father. Which is nice for him, he's pretty happy about having a kid and all that, but there are some serious problems. The first is that he's only 16. The second is that he never told his parents that his girlfriend was pregnant right up until she went into labour, so they are absolutely furious at him. As far as I know, they won't even let him live at home right now; he's currently living at his girlfriend's house, and her parents pretty much hate him too right now so he can't really stay for long. The third is that he has no real money, no parents will help him out, and no job.

He's called me several times asking for advice, ranting, etc. I actually went to see him yesterday a few hours after the baby was born, and I want to be able to help him decide what he should do now.

Which is my question; what advice would you give him on what to do now?
 
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Tadashi

kiss my greens
Default
Not sure if this goes in the relationship thread thread or this.
Well, anybody remember me baww about that one girl that I messaged a lot and she told me to back the f*ck off? Well, she's my girlfriend, yesterday was our one week anniversary. Mind you we're both 14. We've taken it slow, only hugs, hold hands, put arms around each other, that kinda stuff. Prolem.

Her parents says she can't date til' she's 16. She hasn't told them about us yet, but my parents are pretty fine with it. Anybody care to explain why they're doing this, and the solution?

I still constantly message her on facebook, texting, that stuff. How to stop this addiction? And about half the time she doesn't even respond, I make sure I don't text her during her busy days (She has dance, and we both take marching band).

well. k.

It kinda belongs in both, but I'd say relationship thread cuz it's about relationships.

Anyway.

My parents were the same way. There is no way to 'fix it'. They're her parents, and I'm sure they have their reasons for not wanting her to date (maybe they don't think she's old enough, or mature enough, or responsible enough, or that they don't trust any potential boyfriends). I don't know for sure, but my parents said that these were their reasons, so perhaps one or more could apply to this girl's parents, too.

That said, sneaking around won't solve anything. You're only 14, and you've only been going out for a week. If you get caught, she'll be in HUGE trouble, you might get canned, and then she'll be even "BUSIER" than before, because she might get grounded, have her phone/laptop taken away, etc.

Like you said, you've only been going out a week, but I can't help feeling like you're too into her. The reason she doesn't respond is because she's busy, or simply because you're trying WAY TOO HARD. Just calm down. Involve yourself in after-school activities or hang with friends to take your mind off of her. You're already in marching band, so that's a step in the right direction. Messaging her constantly will only get you dumped faster, because it really makes you look like a creep.

Honestly, it may just be your raging teenage hormones, so half this stuff probably won't even get through to you. If she's been telling you to f*ck off but suddenly accepts you, I'm not sure she's really all that into you anyway.
 

Profesco

gone gently
I need to ask for some advice on behalf of a friend irl here.

Basically, just yesterday, he officially became a father. Which is nice for him, he's pretty happy about having a kid and all that, but there are some serious problems. The first is that he's only 16. The second is that he never told his parents that his girlfriend was pregnant right up until she went into labour, so they are absolutely furious at him. As far as I know, they won't even let him live at home right now; he's currently living at his girlfriend's house, and her parents pretty much hate him too right now so he can't really stay for long. The third is that he has no real money, no parents will help him out, and no job.

He's called me several times asking for advice, ranting, etc. I actually went to see him yesterday a few hours after the baby was born, and I want to be able to help him decide what he should do now.

Which is my question; what advice would you give him on what to do now?

The best advice in these cases is usually preventative, but he's already dropped that ball. Pun not intended. This kid has made so many mistakes. =s

He's just sixteen, so there's still a lot of potential for him. First things first, he definitely should not drop out of school. If he can get a job and handle schoolwork at the same time, it's the best thing. If he can only handle one, it needs to be school, because that'll make it all easier for the remaining 60 years of his life, baby or not.

Otherwise, teens - especially those without parental support - are not fit to raise a baby. The most rational course of action is to put the baby up for adoption immediately. If that's not going to happen, then he can still relax a little, since it's extremely unlikely the baby's grandparents would be angry enough with its parents to let the it wither and die from neglect.

Finally, he needs to patch things up with his parents. If that means begging, apologizing, and letting himself be reprimanded or punished or any such thing, he'll just have to take it, because frankly he's messed up and has earned a bit of humble pie. He may be a father, but he's still just a sixteen year old kid, and he needs to let his parents be parents for him, as horrible as that often sounds to teenagers.
 
Should I open an Art shop here? I know it says Fan Art, but I do more than just fan art, are those things usually successful or what? Though I won't get paid, I think it'll still be good practice for doing art for clients and such, but I'm not sure if I should bother.

well you don't have to take request, you can just use it to showcase your drawings, and see what others think. I think its a good idea, but doing art for others is completely up to you
 
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