A general wave of apathy

[Phil Lawton]

Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of enthusiasm in here of late?

"Lacklustre" is the word I think I'm grasping for. I remember the time (reaches for cardigan, pipe and faithful golden labrador whilst staring wistfully into the middle distance) when this place throbbed with lively discussion, boisterous arguments (sometimes quite confrontational in nature) and some real meat with with to cook up some genuine comedy.

Seems to me (taps out spent tobacco onto labrador's head) that since the Coachella farce, some of the shine has been scuffed of off the place. Is it because Coachella burst a few bubbles, woke dreamers from their dreams and destroyed some of the mystique about the band?

(Adjusts his position in his leather wing chair and throws another peasant onto the fire) I'd speculate that much of what happened in here was always tinged with a deserved and understandable spoonful of expectation; would the unfinished album see the light of day? Would CT reform ever? Was "Milk & Kisses" really the swansong?

(Crosses his legs and accidentally kicks the snoozing, ash-covered labrador in the head, who twitches in his dream as he finds himself being roughed up by the rabbit he had been chasing) Now the answers to those questions seem to be "no", "no" and "yes" respectively, it feels to me, at least, that those of us who have carved, whittled and moulded the ethos of CT.org (Leesa included) have been jostled into staring a bleak reality squarely in the face.

(Lawton's butler enters the room, sets down a tray of koala souffle and proffers a small bowl, which contains Newt Ginrich's nose floating in half a litre of camel's urine. Lawton nods and the butler withdraws from the room) So what are we to do? I've been known to be quite contentious in the past and could be again with a little prompting and/or encouragement. Is there anything left with which to bring a discussion in here to the boil?

Whoff we whmeelly nid to...(swallows the mouthful of koala souffle)...sorry, what we really need to do is ignore what's gone on recently, i.e. the mardy and taciturn behaviour of Ms Fraser and get back to some old-fashioned fun and let rip again. We all seem to have regressed to either being too bloody polite to each other or simply ripping the piss out of Ivo Christ (who is, I am still convinced, Alli Martin).

(The open fire crackles and collapses down to glowing embers. The labrador farts and whimpers in his sleep...somewhere, a grandfather clock gently chimes) Ah, the hour grows late...eleven o'clock....I really must get up before noon more often.

Anyone have any thoughts, similar or other wise?

[shimmerfoil]

roflmao
I think you must have a lot of time on your hands Phil, but I think the point you made was a very valid one. It seems to me as though the Coachella farce has burst the bubble that made this forum so special (I know I'm new but I have been reading past posts before CT pulled out of Coachella). I have a feeling that the next Cocteaufest will restore some of that old charm amongst the forums posts. It will help those of you that go to restore some of the faith in the band that has been damaged since the news was broken.

I think what is in order here is a group hug while Blue Bell Knoll or Heaven or Las Vegas are playing to finally kick out the lacklustre attitude that in your opinion, has befallen this forum of late.

So to summarise: I agree.
(I'll stop rambling now!)

[Phil Lawton]

roflmao
I think you must have a lot of time on your hands Phil

No, mate...just a fast typist and full of shit.

[Simonp]

I have to disagree Phil - considering the cancellation of Coachella and the fact that Mmmender hasn't been around to liven things up I think we've done pretty well. I think its great that the forum is still going after so long and it is only to be expected that there will be "lulls" from time to time. It's like GOOD sex, you can't expect to keep it up all the time.

Si x

[shimmerfoil]

Er, is it ok to agree with both of you?!? :blush:

Yes there will be lulls but that can also be down to the fact that the focal point of this forum is the Cocteau Twins. And for the first time since 1998, it looked like they were getting back together. Now that isn't happening then it is natural that people are going to feel disappointed and will voice that disappointment by not visiting the forum or not contributing to any threads.

So yes lulls are expected but I think that given the reason for this lull, then I think that it is perfectly understandable.

[Phil Lawton]

I have to disagree Phil - considering the cancellation of Coachella and the fact that Mmmender hasn't been around to liven things up I think we've done pretty well. I think its great that the forum is still going after so long and it is only to be expected that there will be "lulls" from time to time. It's like GOOD sex, you can't expect to keep it up all the time.

Si x

Riv

Hmm...I know that everyone has been quite chipper, but there's been that certain je ne sais quoie missing of late. Yes, we have lulls occasionally, but even those lulls tend to be peppered with a little angst/friction/lunacy.

None of my opening statement is intended to be a slight on anyone here. Considering the very real level of emotional and financial upheaval that much of the membership appears to have had inflicted upon it, I think that things in general have been quite upbeat in the face of such adversity.

I feel another thread coming on....

"Good sex"...wossat? Is that when the other half lets me keep the light or promises to cry out my name at the crucial moment, rather than that of the window-cleaner?

[fornasetti]

Do we care enough about defining ourselves as apathetic or should we just not bother ?
I don't mind, either way.

[Phil Lawton]

Do we care enough about defining ourselves as apathetic or should we just not bother ?
I don't mind, either way.

If I could be arsed, I'd consider a reply, F.

[fornasetti]

Several of us have just participated (or not) in an election where Blair's Labour party got about 35% of the vote retained power with about 55% of the seats in the House of Commons. I don't recall anyone mentioning that here. How's that for apathy ? Or maybe people have other avenues for that expressing views on politics ?
For the record, the British electoral system is a joke that has worn thin.

[shimmerfoil]

"Good sex"...wossat? Is that when the other half lets me keep the light or promises to cry out my name at the crucial moment, rather than that of the window-cleaner?

roflmao roflmao roflmao

I'm not sure it's a merely a question of whether or not people are being apathetic, I think it is also down to the lack of discussion topics concerning the band. The biggest one for 7 years was blown out of the water, and I think that for many people that could have been the last straw (given Liz's aloofness). So people might just need time to rediscover the Cocteau magic and I'm sure that in time this forum will be back to normality (oh dear!!).

[Paul TD]

After an appropriate pause for relection, I think we can safely confirm that it IS apathy.

But thanks for noticing.

:(

[Baddy2shoos]

everyone is boring :)

[Simonp]

everyone is boring :)

Speak for yourself bitch xxx..

[Baddy2shoos]

why xxx?

[Simonp]

why xxx?


'Cause I ain't boring xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.......... (the "bitch" bit was a joke) x

[Baddy2shoos]

yeah but that spoils it, it's more more fun to not know whether you were joking or not ;)

[dprid]

I'll accept that we haven't had any major verbal punch-ups of late - haven't had to discipline anybody for ages. I think this place suffers when leesa isn't around because she's always been the person that drives things forward when it get's quiet. Having said that several people made the effort during her recent absence and kept things ticking over quite nicely.

I do think you have a point regarding Coachella - it did disillusion people, but also I think people got a little board after the cancellation as the same ground was covered repeatedly, and there are thousands of other forums out there that offer new challenges.

Perhaps as well we have all become a little too comfortable with each other if you like. It can be difficult to have a good confrontational argument with people you regard as friends, and that's what the people here are to many of us I think. Far easier to have that argument with people you barely know, but if you start doing it with the newbies then they're going to bugger off. It can also be difficult for newcomers to work their way in. Several newcomers have mentioned the fact that we have an inner circle that it's difficult to get into. That's another symptom of the fact that we know each other so well. We know what's gone before, we know people's habits and preferences and we make allowances and assumptions based on that knowledge. The result is that for newcomers it can seem like they're being excluded without the regulars even realising it.

So what's the answer? Well if I knew that I'd probably be a wealthy man. I guess that the answer however is down to the users themselves. If we post fluffy bunny threads then we get fluffy bunny conversations. I accept that starting new threads, particularly controversial ones is difficult, but this site can never be more than the sum of its contributors and so at the end of the day it's down to them.

Of course some of us accept we're just middle aged and boring :D

[Simonp]

yeah but that spoils it, it's more more fun to not know whether you were joking or not ;)


I'll bear that in mind DOG BREATH xx.

[postlibyan]

We all seem to have regressed to either being too bloody polite to each other or simply ripping the piss out of Ivo Christ (who is, I am still convinced, Alli Martin). Ivo = Alli !!!! i KNEW it!

ah Phil, lad, we missed your wit around here for a while. need i remind you that even the ineffable Mr. Lawton needed some "time off" for the forum, last year abouts?

there does seem to be a substantial ebb that followed the massive flow of posts around the Coachella announcement. the problem is that some of our most vocal contributors are on sabbatical. Mmmender was gone. Lucibelle has, apparently, been eaten by an alligator in her home state. Mattadore has been missing (he's passed out in some bar in Boston, no doubt).....

but we have some new contributors, some of whom have even posted here.

i thinks props should be given to Mr. DPrid, who tried hard to keep conversations flowing during our Fearless Leader's convalesence and the general depression that happened lately. i seem to remember Mr. DPrid resurrecting the "Getting to Know You" threads, in order to spur some sort of personal revolations from the new crowd.

so i tend to agree with Shimmerfoil -- we need another big Event to unify the Forums again. i would have hoped that the 19 Crescent performance could have done that, but apparently not. maybe the Toronto Fest will get us all excited again....

otherwise -- well, what would you like to talk about Phil? i'm game.....

PJK

[postlibyan]

Several of us have just participated (or not) in an election where Blair's Labour party got about 35% of the vote retained power with about 55% of the seats in the House of Commons. I don't recall anyone mentioning that here. How's that for apathy ? Or maybe people have other avenues for that expressing views on politics ? i thought there was a thread on the election. granted it wasn't as heated as the US "Election" Fiasco thread, but i remember reading some discussion....

For the record, the British electoral system is a joke that has worn thin. hey -- US citizen here! don't even talk to me about politics being a sick joke!

PJK

[Phil Lawton]

well, what would you like to talk about Phil? i'm game.....



I dunno, PJ - since the demise of Brewstone, I've lost an avenue with which to plague the good people herein.

I have started a "random dislikes" thread, the contents of which have been designed to annoy a broad swathe of the population, even though they are all genuinely held by me.

[postlibyan]

I dunno, PJ - since the demise of Brewstone, I've lost an avenue with which to plague the good people herein. you don't need a pseudonym for that Phil!

I have started a "random dislikes" thread, the contents of which have been designed to annoy a broad swathe of the population, even though they are all genuinely held by me. there ya go. that'll get 'em going....

PJK

[shimmerfoil]

Perhaps as well we have all become a little too comfortable with each other if you like. It can be difficult to have a good confrontational argument with people you regard as friends, and that's what the people here are to many of us I think. Far easier to have that argument with people you barely know, but if you start doing it with the newbies then they're going to bugger off. It can also be difficult for newcomers to work their way in. Several newcomers have mentioned the fact that we have an inner circle that it's difficult to get into. That's another symptom of the fact that we know each other so well. We know what's gone before, we know people's habits and preferences and we make allowances and assumptions based on that knowledge. The result is that for newcomers it can seem like they're being excluded without the regulars even realising it.

Hey dprid. I'm a newcomer and I don't feel left out and it's easy to try and fit into the inner circle here. You just have to post alot and join in as often as possible. Any newcomers that are scared off by what goes on here really should get out more!! ;-)

[Baddy2shoos]

we should get out more too Chris!!

[shimmerfoil]

That's also true ;-)

[Simonp]

I DON'T think that the forum has become dull in the slightest. Indeed on the contrary I think that for the most people still feel a sense of belonging and community within this virtual family. Perhaps the people who are feeling that the forum has lost its spark have in fact been here so long and outgrown it. Maybe it's because I am still a relative newbie (or perhaps I am just a sad bastard) but I still love logging in and checking out who's online and new posts. I know their is one user who logs in every day, adds his one entry a day to the "Spinning" thread and then buggers off again...but the fact is he still enjoys the forum enough to do it. Sorry I am starting to drivel on....I LOVE YOU ALL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

[Baddy2shoos]

roflmao

[Simonp]

roflmao


What you laughing at Baddy2shoes??????? x. And I just realised I used "their" instead of "there" in my last post x

[petroldarling]

We all seem to have regressed to either being too bloody polite to each other or simply ripping the piss out of Ivo Christ (who is, I am still convinced, Alli Martin).

BRILLIANT! YOU'RE CORRE- oh no, wait, never mind. aahahahah. no, i'm afraid i'm not nearly smart or brilliant enough to pull off a farce like that complete with estonian artwork to back it up. ahahahahaha. i'm just not that smart! really, i only wish i was so clever :toilet:

i think probably losing kookaburra (though i must admit, he scared me very much because i do not do well with that kind of belligerence/humor, though i have no problem with him specifically) was a big part of the 'being too nice', but i can't really even remember how long he's been gone anyway. ahahaha. and we still have bts, so maybe i am just misreading the entire situation :)

i think not having leesa here was huge too; and the comings and goings of members who have been here for a long time like lucibelle and yes, you, mr phil lawton! i think some of us haven't known what to do!

i agree that people have been trying really hard to include the newbies (me, less so, for which i apologise, and i don't know why i haven't, but it's certainly nothing against you all because i'm thrilled you're here) but we do have a very exclusive inner circle here and i dont think i've been entirely comfortable here until pretty recently, when i'd finally caught on to most of the jokes and everything. but then again i am pretty neurotic and plagued by absolutely ludicrous fears, so i might not really be the person to ask about this :P

there certainly has been a general malaise here though so here are some pictures of kittens! FLUFFY KITTENS, GUYS!

http://tinypic.com/55icjl

those bastards are going to be so incredibly sick

http://tinypic.com/55ie79

http://tinypic.com/55ieyd http://tinypic.com/55idz9

well, i feel better. especially after those last two.

[shimmerfoil]

I know what you mean Simon. i have waxed lyrical in previous threads about how much I love this online family. However the time will come when I too will grow out of this forum and 'leave the nest'. But I can safley that will be years away yet!

[Phil Lawton]

BRILLIANT! YOU'RE CORRE- oh no, wait, never mind. aahahahah. no, i'm afraid i'm not nearly smart or brilliant enough to pull off a farce like that complete with estonian artwork to back it up. ahahahahaha. i'm just not that smart! really, i only wish i was so clever.

But you were bound to say that, Iv..er, Alli.

[Phil Lawton]

I DON'T think that the forum has become dull in the slightest. Indeed on the contrary I think that for the most people still feel a sense of belonging and community within this virtual family. Perhaps the people who are feeling that the forum has lost its spark have in fact been here so long and outgrown it. Maybe it's because I am still a relative newbie (or perhaps I am just a sad bastard) but I still love logging in and checking out who's online and new posts. I know their is one user who logs in every day, adds his one entry a day to the "Spinning" thread and then buggers off again...but the fact is he still enjoys the forum enough to do it. Sorry I am starting to drivel on....I LOVE YOU ALL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Glad you're enjoying it, Riv...it's what Leesa always intended for the place.

I think that there's probably some truth in what you say about people like me who have been here for a while, but I honestly don't think longevity has anything to do with what I've observed over the last few weeks and months.

It will get better, I'm sure.

[Simonp]

I know what you mean Simon. i have waxed lyrical in previous threads about how much I love this online family. However the time will come when I too will grow out of this forum and 'leave the nest'. But I can safley that will be years away yet!


The beauty about the forum is that it's here whenever we want to log in and if we want a break from it then so be it. I don't however think the forum should revolve around the members who have been here for years and that input from newbies is imperative to its survival.

[Simonp]

Glad you're enjoying it, Riv...it's what Leesa always intended for the place.

I think that there's probably some truth in what you say about people like me who have been here for a while, but I honestly don't think longevity has anything to do with what I've observed over the last few weeks and months.

It will get better, I'm sure.

I DO enjoy it Phil otherwise I wouldn't log on at 7:30am with my cup of coffee before I head to work. Its tragic I know but I do feel some sort of affinity with you folks which I think is really nice. Perhaps I am just being too nice after my scare on the Lisa Gerrard forum and I was booted out. Perhaps there is a side to me that people haven't seen yet.... :angry:

[Simonp]

Glad you're enjoying it, Riv...it's what Leesa always intended for the place.

I think that there's probably some truth in what you say about people like me who have been here for a while, but I honestly don't think longevity has anything to do with what I've observed over the last few weeks and months.

It will get better, I'm sure.


It must get better Phil because I'll have fuck all to do with my life if it ever stopped x.

[petroldarling]

But you were bound to say that, Iv..er, Alli.

cough, cough

[Phil Lawton]

cough, cough

See? It's the Estonian air...very damp....

[chaco75]

hey phil, I totally agree with you...should I bring back the 'dear diary' thread?

[petroldarling]

hahaha, i'm minnestonian

i'm going to go shoot myself for that one. that was just bad.

[shimmerfoil]

Perhaps I am just being too nice after my scare on the Lisa Gerrard forum and I was booted out.

Dare I ask why you got booted off Simon?

[Simonp]

Dare I ask why you got booted off Simon?


Because I dared to suggest that Lisa Gerrard does jobbies :toilet: That's the truth. And if Phil think's this forum has become a little dull of late he should check out the LG forum. Now that is Dull with a capital D.

[shimmerfoil]

You mean to say she doesn't?!? :omg:

[Phil Lawton]

hahaha, i'm minnestonian

.

Minnestonian....small and from Estonia.

Anyhow, you ought to watch that cough, Alli. Men with less morals than me would suggest (or, indeed, volunteer their services in) the application of some form of goose-grease.

Not me, though....no, sirree, I'm not even sitting here imagining it and salivating at all. Nope...not at all.....not imagining it....

[petroldarling]

hahahahahaha! oh, lord. you are a riot, mr lawton

[Phil Lawton]

you are a riot, mr lawton

Is "riot" Estonian for "fuckwit"?

For the first time, Ivo, you're making sense.

[Simonp]

You mean to say she doesn't?!? :omg:

Of course Lisa Gerrard doesn't shite....according to the LG forum she is not of this earth!!!! Not only does Lisa Gerrard shite but I bet they probably stink bloody awful too. Picture the scene....Lisa's husband enters the bathroom after Lisa has "utilised" the toilet....

"For fucks sake Lisa, your jobbies are wearing life jackets. Will you make sure you flush them away properly next time" Somehow I doubt it. Lisa Gerrard's "jobbies" are probably removed by other beings through the night when she is asleep...sorry i am starting to talk shite myself roflmao

[petroldarling]

i really wish i was clever enough to continue this thread at the moment, but i have neither the wit nor the time. i have to get dressed for work . . . you know, painting in the estonian countryside

[shimmerfoil]

Hope you have a good day Ali xx

[petroldarling]

thanks, shimmer! hope you do as well xxoo (i'm such a pain in the ass, i came back to check the forums again ahaha)

[shimmerfoil]

Of course Lisa Gerrard doesn't shite....according to the LG forum she is not of this earth!!!! Not only does Lisa Gerrard shite but I bet they probably stink bloody awful too. Picture the scene....Lisa's husband enters the bathroom after Lisa has "utilised" the toilet....

"For fucks sake Lisa, your jobbies are wearing life jackets. Will you make sure you flush them away properly next time" Somehow I doubt it. Lisa Gerrard's "jobbies" are probably removed by other beings through the night when she is asleep...sorry i am starting to talk shite myself roflmao

roflmao

Phew, that's good news! I was going to say that has to be the worst case of constipation I have ever heard! I can sleep easy now!!

[shimmerfoil]

thanks, shimmer! hope you do as well xxoo (i'm such a pain in the ass, i came back to check the forums again ahaha)

you are not a pain in the arse and It's nearly four in the afternoon here. It's been a quick day!

[Baddy2shoos]

i was laughing at your comment about the person who posts on the spinning thread then buggars off :)

yeah bring back dear diary, get your sick buckets ready everyone!

[Simonp]

i was laughing at your comment about the person who posts on the spinning thread then buggars off :)

yeah bring back dear diary, get your sick buckets ready everyone!

...and do you know who I was talking about???

[shimmerfoil]

I don't but then again I wouldn't. I'm too new!! crying

[Simonp]

I don't but then again I wouldn't. I'm too new!! crying


Just keep checking the "spinning" thread and you'll work it out xx.

[Phil Lawton]

i was laughing at your comment about the person who posts on the spinning thread then buggars off :)

yeah bring back dear diary, get your sick buckets ready everyone!

Beth

That's the best idea you've had since that one about tying me to a bed and torturing me with your sexual prowess for days and days and days and days.

Oh...sorry, I don't think you've thought of that one just yet....anyway, when you do, resurrecting "Dear Diary" is the next best.

[shimmerfoil]

What was 'Dear Diary'? :help:

[Phil Lawton]

What was 'Dear Diary'? :help:

Shim

Doi a search with "Dear Diary" as a parameter. I think there was also one called "Dear Dairy"

[Baddy2shoos]

a place for Chaco to offload his daily dilemmas, and post pictures of impossibly perfect teenage girls

[shimmerfoil]

Sounds great :rolleyes:

[shimmerfoil]

I have had a look and yes I stand by my right to roll my eyes :rolleyes:

[Phil Lawton]

I have had a look and yes I stand by my right to roll my eyes :rolleyes:

Stick with it, Shim...there's some amusing stuff in later posts.

[ScottL]

I DON'T think that the forum has become dull in the slightest. Indeed on the contrary I think that for the most people still feel a sense of belonging and community within this virtual family. Perhaps the people who are feeling that the forum has lost its spark have in fact been here so long and outgrown it. Maybe it's because I am still a relative newbie (or perhaps I am just a sad bastard) but I still love logging in and checking out who's online and new posts. I know their is one user who logs in every day, adds his one entry a day to the "Spinning" thread and then buggers off again...but the fact is he still enjoys the forum enough to do it. Sorry I am starting to drivel on....I LOVE YOU ALL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.


Yeah, I kinda agree here. Not to mention, it has had far more dismal times in the past.

The ostensible reasons for a slump(coachella and absence of mmmender and others) clearly have had some effect, but as dprid said(I think), it is doing well all things considered.

As for spark, mistique of the band, etc...I really doubt that is the case for many members and I think it is reading too much into things....like trying overly much to personify the forum itself......people come and go and that makes ALL the difference in time.

That does't mean there isn't some slump affecting a majority of people....but if there is, it too will pass...and I'm not even assuming that is the case to begin with...namely because I would avoid the idea of a uniform experience for all....people come here for different reasons....so I think there is certainly an issue with success in the eye of the beholder....I don't think this is a the pinnacle of forum activity for any one person really, but it likely far from the worst condition it's been in, for many.

[andylama]

Phil,

You're not wrong, though interestingly, I've noticed a sudden surge of activity just this past couple of days. Not sure why, but I welcome it.

I can honestly say that the Coachella incident had zero emotional impact on me. (disclaimer: easy for me to say, as I didn't buy a ticket and transatlantic airfare) I mean, c'mon, CT have been a practical non-entity for years. Their activity (or lack thereof) has very little to do with why I keep coming back here.

I think the lull has a lot to do with Leesa's protracted absence. Clearly, she'd go to great lengths to start new threads just for the sake of keeping momentum. I try to be amusing in my own way, but I am not good at starting threads that go anywhere. I am better at contributing to threads that already contain silliness potential.

I also think that a lot of it is...YOU. You are thee resident comedian, and when you are quiet, so is the forum laugh-track. You think THIS is a lull? You should have seen this ghost town while you were on sabbatical.

I do NOT credit Kookaburra (or his absence) for the liveliness here. He was clever and entertaining, but he had more than a little genuine malice in him, and seemed to be fomenting a lot of alienation toward the end of his reign. I came very close to quitting this forum on account of his abusive sense of 'humor'. In fact, I did quit until Leesa coaxed me back, bless her big heart.

Anyway, I'm here for the people, the group dynamics and to watch you tap your pipe out on the dog's head (I am a lifelong sucker for sight-gags).

Do I get extra essay credit for using the word "fomenting"?

Air kisses and parade-waves to all.

Andy

[dprid]

Did you mean formenting?? If yes then negative credit I'm afraid :D

[fornasetti]

formenting ? what's that, then ?

[dprid]

Did I mean fermenting? I probably did you know. Double negative credit to me!

[dprid]

Actually I think I'm going to give up and have a long lie down - I just looked up fomenting in the dictionary. Arse!

[fornasetti]

Are you fomenting your arse ? - that could be asking for trouble.

[andylama]

If he's fermenting his arse, he is definitely ass-king for trouble.

I feel dirty.

[chaco75]

I have had a look and yes I stand by my right to roll my eyes :rolleyes:

shit, some people have no sense of humor...unlike lawton who I'm sure got the point.

[andylama]

shit, some people have no sense of humor...unlike lawton who I'm sure got the point.
Bring it, Chaco. If you don't, I might have to.

[evangeline]

personally i agree with mr lawton.....something has been lacking of late...

shit, in the last 2 months i've joined the Sinclair ZX81 and Men Without Hats forums.........

bring on the beauties chaco!

[by the sea]

You're such a fucking hypocrite, Phil.

And whoever compared me with kookaburra, you need your fucking eyes re-examined.

[andylama]

personally i agree with mr lawton.....something has been lacking of late...

shit, in the last 2 months i've joined the Sinclair ZX81 and Men Without Hats forums.........

bring on the beauties chaco!
Christ, it seems like every couple of months there's a gripefest about how boring this place is. Okay bastidges, GET FUNNY. BE the entertainment you seek. I may not be expert at it, but I try to practice what I preach.

...

Hey waitaminute...there's a Men Without Hats forum?!

Why the hell am I wasting my time here? I could be SAFETY DANCING! :dance:

[chaco75]

Bring it, Chaco. If you don't, I might have to.

here's the deal, andy and chaco do a versus and start a dear diary thread...you've all been warned.

[andylama]

here's the deal, andy and chaco do a versus and start a dear diary thread...you've all been warned.
...coming soon to a thread near you. Feel free to start. If you take too long, I'll take a stab at it.

[andylama]

Pffft! Who the fuck am I kidding; I'm no writer. Maybe I should just 'go base' and show everybody my hairy man-boobs after all.

I am feeling anything but inspired right now. :help:

[chaco75]

...coming soon to a thread near you. Feel free to start. If you take too long, I'll take a stab at it.

I'll start tomorrow evening as I'm not feeling too inspired myself...and you better keep your word lama, since you got the ball rolling!

[shimmerfoil]

shit, some people have no sense of humor...unlike lawton who I'm sure got the point.

Sorry Chaco, but I saw a page full of pictures of Rabbits and Leesa saying that we should stop the thread because some of it was getting abusive (or words along those lines). Perhas I should have looked at the pages nearer the begining of the thread to appreciate what the topic of discussion was but i will say this; I do have sense of humour. It's around here somewhere......

[Fritter]

This apathy might a problem with loving a band who are pretty much dormant. I love the Twins' music still after 20 or so years, but have to face the fact that however hard I look in the record racks, nothing new will miraculously appear and any discussion is pretty much specualtion or reminiscence. (I feel the same about Kraftwerk, but always check the K section just in case!).

It seems that Neubauten and Neil Young are about the only artists still making interesting, surprising (not always enjoyable, Neil!) music after a really long time. Bands just don't seem to last long enough these days before they get swallowed up or spat out.

Time to move on?

[Baddy2shoos]

i moved on about 3 years ago mate

[by the sea]

Ooh la la, you're so ahead of your time. Btw, meatkatie suck donkey cocks.

[Baddy2shoos]

Die.

[by the sea]

copy-cat.

[Baddy2shoos]

i thought you were blowing your brains out soon

[by the sea]

Cats think?

[Baddy2shoos]

Can I be a tiger if I'm a cat, I like tigers

[by the sea]

Yes, but you belong in a cage.

[Fritter]

Yep, time to move on. Bye.

[by the sea]

Yeah that's right, move your tired, old ass right along.

[by the sea]

Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of enthusiasm in here of late?

How sexy am I now, flirty boy?

[shimmerfoil]

roflmao

I think Fritter has got the general gist of this forum pretty quickly!! It doesn't take long does it?!?

[Phil Lawton]

How sexy am I now, flirty boy?

So sexy that, if I were gay, we'd be taking turns throwing clams at each other's genitals on a beach in Mykonos.

[Fritter]

roflmao

I think Fritter has got the general gist of this forum pretty quickly!! It doesn't take long does it?!?

Yep, someone keeps letting their child use their computer

[shimmerfoil]

Yep, someone keeps letting their child use their computer

I beg your pardon? :confused:

[by the sea]

So sexy that, if I were gay, we'd be taking turns throwing clams at each other's genitals on a beach in Mykonos.

Sounds fun.

And if I were straight, Gods forbid, I'd pinch your tish and sexually harass you around the office all day.

[Simonp]

So sexy that, if I were gay, we'd be taking turns throwing clams at each other's genitals on a beach in Mykonos.


Phil?

[by the sea]

Bingo!

[Fritter]

I beg your pardon? :confused:


Sorry shimmer, I meant someone else, not you :bye:

[shimmerfoil]

That's ok. May I be one of the first to say 'welcome aboard'. :bye:

[frarn]

Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of enthusiasm in here of late?


lack of enthusiasm??? don't think so when you consider 6 "pages" of response in 24 hours???

looks like you rattled peoples cages, phil old mate! ;-)

[Phil Lawton]

lack of enthusiasm??? don't think so when you consider 6 "pages" of response in 24 hours???

looks like you rattled peoples cages, phil old mate! ;-)

It's nice to see some postings in here of the old genre, mate. You should have been here during the April Skies days.

[Phil Lawton]

Phil?
Hello?

[Simonp]

It's nice to see some postings in here of the old genre, mate. You should have been here during the April Skies days.


I was here during the April Skies....your point is????? ;-)

[Simonp]

Hello?

...is it me you're looking for????

[frarn]

It's nice to see some postings in here of the old genre, mate. You should have been here during the April Skies days.

April Skies days?????

[Simonp]

April Skies days?????


I think it's Phil's usual clever play on words Frarn! Perhaps he is making reference to a Jesus & Mary Chain song?

[frarn]

I think it's Phil's usual clever play on words Frarn! Perhaps he is making reference to a Jesus & Mary Chain song?

well it went straight over my head ..... much like i'd like the person in your avatar to do also ;-)

[Simonp]

well it went straight over my head ..... much like i'd like the person in your avatar to do also ;-)


Ooooh you little devil :666:

[by the sea]

I miss April. I'm thinking of the time, of course, when he threatened to beat me up. The fantasy crumbled though when he posted a pic of himself. I think that's why mmmender banned him too.

[Simonp]

I miss April. I'm thinking of the time, of course, when he threatened to beat me up. The fantasy crumbled though when he posted a pic of himself. I think that's why mmmender banned him too.


Why did April want to beat you up (as if I have to ask)?

[Baddy2shoos]

roflmao - picture

[by the sea]

He was a closet homo. For some reason that race always feels threatened by me.

[Simonp]

He was a closet homo. For some reason that race always feels threatened by me.


What's a closet homo?

[by the sea]

In denial.

[Simonp]

In denial.


In denial about what?

[by the sea]

The fact that he was a homosexual. Sad really.

[Simonp]

The fact that he was a homosexual. Sad really.

I realised that you fud....I was toying with you x.

[by the sea]

http://img151.echo.cx/img151/2210/novmoons1410ub.jpg

[Fritter]

Well, that killed that thread.

[by the sea]

Good, that was the point. You'll get used to it.

[petroldarling]

It seems that Neubauten and Neil Young are about the only artists still making interesting, surprising (not always enjoyable, Neil!) music after a really long time. Bands just don't seem to last long enough these days before they get swallowed up or spat out.

i'd agree with the remark about neubauten (though there are a few other artists i'd add to that list) but doesn't the whole Musterhaus thing break your heart? i guess it only makes me sad because there is no way i can afford that subscription right now with school and everything. but also, i think it's really amazing at the same time. i'm so conflicted *hahaha*

[Fritter]

What other artists would you add to that list, Allimart? I'm finding it difficult to find artists with a meaty enough back catalogue AND a possible future to follow.

Yes, the Musterhaus thing is tough financially and it does present a dilemma: it's brilliant musically but a bit scary wondering if one'll still be able to get hold of it in the future when one can afford it. Just thank your lucky stars you're not a Nurse WIth Wound or Coil obsessive, otherwise you'd have to sell your furniture/hair/firstborn to keep up with all their lovely little editions!

One thing though to bear in mind - if there is something you really really really want, get it. I once spent my last £25 on a book written and shot (literally) by William Burroughs, somehow I didn't starve, I'm still here and so is the lovely book.