Signs of scamming: bad English grammar, spelling and i capitalization.

273kelvin comments on Jan 23, 2019:

I dont even bother with any text speak profiles. Plus if you cannot even check the spelling on your profile then thats a no too. Oh by the way. I hate that this site wont let me use apostrophes

273kelvin replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@A2Jennifer Sometimes it adds the ones in "dont" and "wont" automatically but words like "theres" less so. If I put them in it does this "don`t won`t".

Buyer beware.

TomMcGiverin comments on Jan 24, 2019:

In my experience, there are female golddiggers or scammers on paid dating sites, but not female players. Or if there are, they have never bothered trying to play me. I'm a 6 on a good day and none of the women who have ever messaged me back with any interest looked better than an 8, and that's been ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 24, 2019:

I hear what your saying. I have met female players on a hook up site but not on more legit sites. Would you mind if I msgd you with a re-write of your bio? I will not add anything just rearrange it to be a little more positive and you can judge for yourself Tom?

Buyer beware.

ProudMerrie comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Such great advice. See my post about my lunch date today. Nothing special when we met, but by the time we parted he was at the top of my list. But I would also add to your comment that there are a lot of women who think they're a 5 or a 6 but are in fact an 8 or a 9. I lost the photogenic ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@TomMcGiverin I just looked at your pic and its good for 60. Outdoorsy and smiling, an action shot of you walking a trial may be better but its good. As for hair theres not much you can do about that but no combover and women especially in our demographic will accept that. Your profile bio is less so. Its not so much the music on the album rather than the track listing. Starting off with "coming out of a 20 yr marriage" then all the "dont likes". Better to list all the positives first. What you like and what you love. Reading your bio and you give the impression that the date may end up with you bitching about things all night. Sorry for being critical but your quite good looking and it maybe that other factors are involved.

Before the next post on foreign powers interfering in domestic politics, read this. [rt.com]

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Jan 23, 2019:

U.S. imperialism to spread "freedom" and corrupt capitalism everywhere. The U.S. has been aiming to destroy all leftist Latin countries for a long time. Some will look at the website as the source and ignore it though because it's RT.

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

@powder So just how many anti or critical stories have they run about Putin? Or any other of the states policies?

Advice from the Beatles

ronin73 comments on Jan 23, 2019:

But who's the walrus?

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

I am

No matter how many times I watch this, it always makes me laugh till I cry.

charlotte62 comments on Jan 23, 2019:

I have watched this 3times and posted it on FB, belly laughs, Thank you..

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Your welcome x

As an ongoing mission to introduce our american members to some of the more watchable british films.

beenthere comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Ok - I'm game. Are they available on DVD in the USA?

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Does that link not work in the US? If not then google the title

Buyer beware.

ProudMerrie comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Such great advice. See my post about my lunch date today. Nothing special when we met, but by the time we parted he was at the top of my list. But I would also add to your comment that there are a lot of women who think they're a 5 or a 6 but are in fact an 8 or a 9. I lost the photogenic ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

The thing is about online is you can make up points with a good profile. I often msg someone with no pic at all but an interesting bio.

As an ongoing mission to introduce our american members to some of the more watchable british films.

ZantiMisfit comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Another great British movie is the original *The Wicker Man*.

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Agreed but there are many more. For example check out "The Party" on netflix

As an ongoing mission to introduce our american members to some of the more watchable british films.

GuyKeith comments on Jan 23, 2019:

One of my Top 5 favorite movies of all time is *Withnail & I*, a British masterpiece.

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

I personally never got into that much but all my friends adore it. I suppose its because I have known so many piss-heads over the years.

If youre feeling a little down tonight or even if youre not.

Haemish1 comments on Jan 23, 2019:

LOL - I never heard of this show:)

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

"Phoenix nights" a quirky Manchester based sitcom set around a low end working mans club. Written and staring stand up Peter Kay. Like "Faulty Towers" it only had one season but what a good show it was. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvb54y

If youre feeling a little down tonight or even if youre not.

MissKathleen comments on Jan 23, 2019:

lol I used to be able to do that ya know.

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

I bet you could

Buyer beware.

Cast1es comments on Jan 23, 2019:

The loads of good guys out there , may meet your standards , but not ours . At birth on average , 49% of babies born are male , and 51% are female . Under age 5 more male toddlers manage to find ways to kill themselves than female toddlers . It's due to your testosterone . Then , of course , when ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Lets look at attitude too. In your comment you mentioned that male toddlers find more ways to kill themselves due to testosterone. No mention of genetic imperfections caused by only one X chromosome leading to infant mortality? Then incarceration and serial killers? Mmmmm

Buyer beware.

Cast1es comments on Jan 23, 2019:

The loads of good guys out there , may meet your standards , but not ours . At birth on average , 49% of babies born are male , and 51% are female . Under age 5 more male toddlers manage to find ways to kill themselves than female toddlers . It's due to your testosterone . Then , of course , when ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Let us not forget that males tend to fill the more dangerous jobs in society like construction and logging. Though if we are on demographics then we have to factor in those who are on dating sites. As this tends to be a greater number of males to female (the figures even out as the ages get higher). Then we have to look at who messages 1st. This is a ratio of 3.5 to 1 males. If ladies message 1st they would get more of what they want instead of what they can get http://blog.apptopia.com/dating-apps-male-dominated

Signs of scamming: bad English grammar, spelling and i capitalization.

273kelvin comments on Jan 23, 2019:

I dont even bother with any text speak profiles. Plus if you cannot even check the spelling on your profile then thats a no too. Oh by the way. I hate that this site wont let me use apostrophes

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

@Cast1es Whatever it is, it`s very annoying.

Seeing as we all live so far away from each other (for the most part) lets hear some tips.

Stephanie99 comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Finding intelligent, with the exception of this site, seems like too big of a reach. On a certain site where they match questions, one is: "Are you more intelligent than other people?". I have only seen one person say "no". Everyone says "yes". Messaging a bit reveals otherwise.

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

A big clue is hobbies. Plus side reading, documentaries etc. down side TV, and text speak.

Buyer beware.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 23, 2019:

I looked for what I wanted and needed in a man... No dreaming here... I found a good man... Doesn't mean I didn't encounter some losers along the way... That's called shopping lol

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

I know this girl done good but there are lots still kissing frogs. My post is an attempt to help them xx

Buyer beware.

AlexRam comments on Jan 23, 2019:

I totally agree, there are a lot of scammers on those sites. More so today than before. That is mainly because of AI where a machine can create fake profiles in large numbers and these sites do not always have the technology to block them.

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Scammers are a problem. The better sites do not allow you to msg email addresses till you have been on there a while. This can cut down but not totally eliminate the problem. My point in the post however was not scams but players. More relevant to female members its true but how to spot them is a tip we could all benefit from.

Be still my beating heart.

bobwjr comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Trump rally?

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

No it seems that the US is about the only country where chaves are stupid enough to vote against their class. Many vote brexit but none would be caught dead voting Tory.

No matter how many times I watch this, it always makes me laugh till I cry.

Lovemylife1 comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Some of these are hysterical...thanks for the early morning laugh!!!

273kelvin replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Youre welcome x

Be still my beating heart.

Cast1es comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Hard on the ears .

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

You get used to it (sort of)

Be still my beating heart.

azzow2 comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Sounds drunk at one point.

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

Drunk at all the points that train is stopping

I have posted this before but here it goes again.

Cast1es comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Perhaps that was a part of the problem . The drive to meet , was a spell that also filtered you . You were not willing to drive to meet the woman , but you were willing to drive for the tent . Had the woman been more important than the tent to you , you might have met a beautiful younger woman , ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

I never thought of that. But the tent thing was part of the spell. She was not a "hag" just 10 yrs older than her pic. Seeing as that had a dog in it and she told me it had been dead 3 yrs I kinda knew they were old pics. Yet she still haunted my thoughts

I know this has been discussed before in the general forum, but I would like to maybe confirm a ...

SleeplessInTexas comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Looks are not as important to me as his personality, attitude, and emotional connection. Those things are what's going to most likely lead to an intimate encounter.

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

@TomMcGiverin I did have on very funny occurrence. The lady had no pic but her profile was good and she lived local. We chatted online and got on very well. Then I said I would like to meet but without being superficial could I have a pic? it was then she confessed to me that we had met IRL a week before and I had given her my number. Not much romance has happened but we a good friends and call/text each other still.

I have posted this before but here it goes again.

Soarfeet comments on Jan 22, 2019:

what a great adventure... though, sorry no romance involved.

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

I did have another trip to Birmingham that was much more... if not romatitic then shall we say physically interesting

I know this has been discussed before in the general forum, but I would like to maybe confirm a ...

SleeplessInTexas comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Looks are not as important to me as his personality, attitude, and emotional connection. Those things are what's going to most likely lead to an intimate encounter.

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

@TomMcGiverin Sometimes women are too shy or have sensitive jobs. They will send a pic once you have chatted. I agree if there is only age and location then they are expecting too much just because they are female.

I have posted this before but here it goes again.

SukiSue comments on Jan 22, 2019:

What a story! Much too far to drive for a 10-year age deception. But the fake finger was worth seeing!

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

The night out in Glasgow was almost worth it. Plus I still have the tent.

I know this has been discussed before in the general forum, but I would like to maybe confirm a ...

SleeplessInTexas comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Looks are not as important to me as his personality, attitude, and emotional connection. Those things are what's going to most likely lead to an intimate encounter.

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

I think that you can tell a lot from a profile pic. Remember that this is the first impression that they want to send out. So if its kinda beige, in the kitchen or with their kids I get a vibe that theyre not for me. Not that theres anything wrong with that but I want someone more stimulating than a soap watcher. I will read profiles but "Fill in later" and Im gone. I will sometimes msg someone with no pic but a well written profile.

Why can't I get over my first true love?

273kelvin comments on Jan 22, 2019:

All is fair in love and war. Love is beautiful and all the things that hallmark cards say but it is also selfish, demanding and possessive. You say that "He is the one and only" That no one else can or will do. That if you phoned him then he would be yours but you cannot do that to her. Fuck ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

@SleeplessInTexas Firstly I must ask are you sure? Is this real or partly fantasy? Have you constructed scenarios that fit in with your emotions or would he really abandon everything to be with you? You say he is much older than you. Given that you are 41 then this is no time to wait upon a fence and wish. If you were 20 something then you would have time to waste, heal and move on but how long are you willing to only have the man of your dreams only in those dreams? Unless you make that call and simply say "I want you" then the rest is just conjecture. We like to play out scenes in our heads of how things will be yet in reality things are messy and far more complicated. Have ever seen the film "Truly madly deeply"? In it the heroine cannot get over the death of her husband. She moves to a new home but still grieves too much for him. So he returns as a ghost. At first it is wonderful. They catch up, sing and dance but time has moved on. He is in another place and gradually she learns (with the help of his annoying habit of bringing all his ghost mates back to watch videos) to move on too. Make the call or fold and move on. I know it is so hard but the alternative is a slow crushing emotional death and you deserve better than that.

Rape Culture No Myth.

273kelvin comments on Jan 21, 2019:

In my experience a woman is far better off getting a few rent-a-thugs to give her justice than the legal system

273kelvin replies on Jan 22, 2019:

@GinaKay There is a difference between the personal and the societal. In terms of society you are of course 100% right. However given the legal difficulties of rape cases, even a good case with a strong, efficient, and dedicated prosecution. Often it will come down to "He said she said" which always allows the benefit of doubt to swing towards the defence. That is in a good case, many are not. Time may have elapsed, evidence lost, sometimes by the prosecution itself (I have known this happen). So on a personal level if I were to advise any woman close to me how to proceed? I would go with thugs. The chances of getting justice legally are too small. It is rather like bullying. Whist we all condemn this and would want schools to act to stamp it out. We know that telling the teacher etc. is the least effective way to deal with it on a 1 to 1 level. Far better to teach your kid to stand up for themselves and encourage them to make more friends. Systems are not perfect. The legal system is far from it. Unless we want to remove the concept of innocent till proven guilty and reasonable doubt from rape cases. With all the repercussions that may have in false accusations. Then I stand by my comment

Reminded of this Albert Finney Audrey Hepburn film today.

bleurowz comments on Jan 21, 2019:

I've always loved Henry Mancini's theme song, but never saw the film. I'll have to check it out.

273kelvin replies on Jan 21, 2019:

It takes a little to get into it but Finney and Hepburn are in their prime.

I would love to find someone to play with.

273kelvin comments on Jan 20, 2019:

Much more a giver than receiver

273kelvin replies on Jan 20, 2019:

@DoDapper I adore giving. To me its like playing Carnegie hall. Last time I drank 4 or more squirts

I would love to find someone to play with.

273kelvin comments on Jan 20, 2019:

Much more a giver than receiver

273kelvin replies on Jan 20, 2019:

@DoDapper I have never cum from oral and only once had a women wank me to conclusion. I suppose its what you said about control.

Okay this is long and I am sorry but there is no short way to tell it.

Mofo1953 comments on Jan 18, 2019:

And you're depressed because of this? Hmmm, listen to your head, dammit! This site is for people who believe in REASON.

273kelvin replies on Jan 20, 2019:

@Mofo1953 What I am saying is that if we lived in a world of pure reason? Then life would be grey. No love, passion, anger, joy etc. all the things that art reflects.

How much is masturbation worth to you?

HeathenFarmer comments on Jan 20, 2019:

Did she win? New legal presidents are important to us all.

273kelvin replies on Jan 20, 2019:

Ongoing case.

How much is masturbation worth to you?

Seeker55 comments on Jan 19, 2019:

Seriously?...this is a real case?...if so, please stand aside for the world's biggest eye roll.

273kelvin replies on Jan 20, 2019:

Oh yes. She cannot work either but also cant enjoy her time off.

How much is masturbation worth to you?

Infoguy211 comments on Jan 19, 2019:

For most of my life, masturbating was my only sexual release. It is right now.

273kelvin replies on Jan 20, 2019:

@BitFlipper Yes he is. Thats the point lol

Canned laughter?

Jolanta comments on Jan 19, 2019:

Totally agree about the canned laughter. My preference has always been UK humor, cannot understand the US so called funny shows sometimes. I guess each to his own.

273kelvin replies on Jan 19, 2019:

They do have funny shows but they ruin them with this.

Canned laughter?

OHJim comments on Jan 19, 2019:

I've always thought it weird that they say "live studio audience." A dead one wouldn't laugh. (I hope.)

273kelvin replies on Jan 19, 2019:

They might hum a bit.

Okay this is long and I am sorry but there is no short way to tell it.

dreamsinflux comments on Jan 18, 2019:

I really don't understand. A shit person is a shit person regardless of the package, skill, or sociopathic charm. And regardless of "justifications" she acted with deliberate cruelty and indifference to the effects her actions had on you, as did you. As a friend of mine says, sometimes we ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 19, 2019:

She is not a shit person. Immature certainly, spoiled and selfish yes but not shit. If she was shit I could just leave it be. I am trying to get some kind of closure or failing that a working ad hoc fwb type of arrangement

Okay this is long and I am sorry but there is no short way to tell it.

Mofo1953 comments on Jan 18, 2019:

And you're depressed because of this? Hmmm, listen to your head, dammit! This site is for people who believe in REASON.

273kelvin replies on Jan 19, 2019:

Reason is only part if us. If it was all then we would have no art, sex would be vanilla and along with the pain so much joy would be lost. We are also emotional beings. Who wants to date a Vulcan?

Okay this is long and I am sorry but there is no short way to tell it.

Anniemae comments on Jan 18, 2019:

Toxic! IMHO.

273kelvin replies on Jan 18, 2019:

I know its so fucked up but I seem to be hooked.

Okay this is long and I am sorry but there is no short way to tell it.

Donotbelieve comments on Jan 18, 2019:

That's a little too much drama and manipulation for my tastes no matter how good she tastes.

273kelvin replies on Jan 18, 2019:

Yes I know. My head says stay away but my heart is hers

The Penis... Does Size (or Shape) Matter? [youtu.be]

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 17, 2019:

Yes, it matters lol Why do men keep asking lol

273kelvin replies on Jan 17, 2019:

I never ask but then again it can touch my navel

Why do people think tits and ass make a sexy photo? nothing against T&A but really?

273kelvin comments on Jan 16, 2019:

Genetics; "Lady what big tits you have" All the better to nurse your babies" "Lady what wide hips you have" All the better to bear your children" "Wolf whistle" Sure there are a lot of other turn ons. Clear youthful skin (healthy child bearer). Large red lips (sexualy aroused) etc. but T & A ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 16, 2019:

@blzjz I have.but it is not deviant to like full women. On the contrary I have heard it said that the English upper classes only go for the ballerina type because they remind them of the boys they knew in private school.

Which ones are you looking forward to?

freedom41 comments on Jan 9, 2019:

I don't know yet, until I see the advertisement on tv. If, I had to make a guess, I would say Toy Story 4.

273kelvin replies on Jan 9, 2019:

If you see an add for it? Its gonna be the sane old shite. Whats going to get you is an indie film you have know idea was gonna be that good`

T2 Trainspotting I dont know how you feel about sequels?

towkneed comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Saw Trainspotting. I spent years (long time ago) with that type of life and crowd, although not in England. So parts of it really hit home. Although other parts not so much. Did enjoy the movie, but also found Ewan McGregor's character did a bit too much "shipey shit" for me to really like, ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 7, 2019:

Firstly it is set in Scotland. (I do not have a problem with your faux pas but a scot certainly would.) Yes the dead baby is harrowing but it is a consequence of the lifestyle. Great writers hit us where it hurts. Dickens kills off Little Nell, Hamlet does not survive. Irvine Welsh did the same. What is more obscene, that or the shoot em up cartoon violence of a hollywood blockbuster. Where the body count rises, all the good guys hit the target, the baddies all miss and no one ends up broken and shattered? These kind of movies are churned out every month and leave us with the impression that violence is clean. Whereas in reality it is far from it. I get what youre saying about the Ewan McGregor character and so do the other characters in T2. He is not well received upon his return. This leads to the surprising hero of the story which ends up being Spud. T2 is worth watching if only for the cinematographic genius of Danny Boyle. Someone who IMHO I would place as high as Wells or Hitchcock.

I posted this as a comment but its too good to hide there.

Sandy6767 comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Good ol Aussie humour ?

273kelvin replies on Jan 6, 2019:

Its UK

Okay now, this is some seriously kinky shit.

273kelvin comments on Jan 6, 2019:

"I blew a seal". Well all the nice girls like a sailor

273kelvin replies on Jan 6, 2019:

@MoonTiger Any

Okay now, this is some seriously kinky shit.

273kelvin comments on Jan 6, 2019:

"I blew a seal". Well all the nice girls like a sailor

273kelvin replies on Jan 6, 2019:

@MoonTiger Some women have a thing about the military (dad was royal navy). I recall a diary request on a hook up site "I want a royal marine to burst my a--"

Picnic at Hanging Rock: Your Explanation?

273kelvin comments on Jan 2, 2019:

It is what it is, a mystery. It is the reaction to that event that the author focuses on. A trick that is beloved of writers who will end a book with "and then.....?" Like the end of "The Italian job". "Hang on a minute. Ive got a plan". Its left to to reader or observer to speculate or not. Perhaps...

273kelvin replies on Jan 6, 2019:

@johnprytz Some apes use tools like twigs. Then there are the other human species that used tools but died out. That aside, you dont need to be that advanced to grasp the concept of a wheel. It existed in european, asian and mediterranean and pre-history. Did not these ETs not have golf carts?

From the Christian Mothers Against Masturbation.....

HankSherman comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Christian mothers are sick and tired of cumm spots on the sheets....and thinking "that could have been my grand child

273kelvin replies on Jan 6, 2019:

My friend has 2 teenage boys. She has to use a cold chisel to change the sheets

Sad, bad, POS of a man.

MojoDave comments on Jan 5, 2019:

A dog wouldn't have him!

273kelvin replies on Jan 6, 2019:

He does have a bitch

I mean... really?

273kelvin comments on Jan 4, 2019:

Now if the gender were reversed? It would be a different story

273kelvin replies on Jan 6, 2019:

@Minta79 If a woman was that keen to have a guy? I doubt that many would have the heart to turn her away.

Anyone on agnostic.com that voted for trump and now regrets it?

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

I have voted Labour every single election since I turned 18. I would vote for JC as he is just about left enough for me. I feel everyone who voted for Trump did so for two reasons, brown people and Hillary Clinton. I believe people voting for Brexit voted for two reasons brown people and some daft ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 5, 2019:

@Amisja It is ironic that in a post brexit UK. Non-whites will make up a larger % of the population. Without EU migrants muslims will gradually become a greater demographic as their family size is on average bigger. Plus non EU migrants will tend to be non-white too. Again something that was not thought though by brexiteers.

Anyone on agnostic.com that voted for trump and now regrets it?

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

I have voted Labour every single election since I turned 18. I would vote for JC as he is just about left enough for me. I feel everyone who voted for Trump did so for two reasons, brown people and Hillary Clinton. I believe people voting for Brexit voted for two reasons brown people and some daft ...

273kelvin replies on Jan 5, 2019:

I voted remain but I can also see a lot of reasons other than racism why people voted out. The EU is a large bureaucratic monolith that is rife with corruption. Also it galls many that we could not deport someone like Abu Hamza because the European courts said no. There has been a skills shortage in the UK for decades yet companies simply import rather than train. Like I said I voted remain but it is wrong to think that the majority of our country is racist.

T2 Trainspotting I dont know how you feel about sequels?

FrayedBear comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Have to fess up to having seen neither film.

273kelvin replies on Jan 5, 2019:

A sad omission. One that I suggest that you rectify

T2 Trainspotting I dont know how you feel about sequels?

GuyKeith comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Trainspotting was a masterpiece of violence framed around the awful reality of drug addiction. There are at least 2 scenes that are very hard to watch. I had T2 in my queue to watch and for some reason never got around to watching it. Oh, now I remember why. Anyway, shame on me. I will watch it...

273kelvin replies on Jan 5, 2019:

From T2 "Nostalgia is youth tourism"

What you say to muslim on christmas day? "A pint of milk and a packet of Rizlas please"

AlasBabylon comments on Jan 4, 2019:

? I don't get it.

273kelvin replies on Jan 5, 2019:

@MST3K Obviously not run out of milk and skins on xmas day then? Although it was probably a muslim working in the 24 hour gas station that day if you did lol

Picnic at Hanging Rock: Your Explanation?

273kelvin comments on Jan 2, 2019:

It is what it is, a mystery. It is the reaction to that event that the author focuses on. A trick that is beloved of writers who will end a book with "and then.....?" Like the end of "The Italian job". "Hang on a minute. Ive got a plan". Its left to to reader or observer to speculate or not. Perhaps...

273kelvin replies on Jan 5, 2019:

@johnprytz That is true about murders etc. but they are often a goto default for other so called mysteries such as pyramids both mayan and egyptian, stonehenge Elvis,and the bermuda triangle. Personally I find it odd that if a culture like the mayans had been exposed to an advanced civilization, why did they not have the concept of the wheel? This should have made them a much more advanced people. South America should have discovered Europe and not the other way around. When in fact later the Incas were over run by 200 spaniards with muskets.

What you say to muslim on christmas day? "A pint of milk and a packet of Rizlas please"

AlasBabylon comments on Jan 4, 2019:

? I don't get it.

273kelvin replies on Jan 4, 2019:

So you dont have convenience shops owned by muslims then?

Picnic at Hanging Rock: Your Explanation?

273kelvin comments on Jan 2, 2019:

It is what it is, a mystery. It is the reaction to that event that the author focuses on. A trick that is beloved of writers who will end a book with "and then.....?" Like the end of "The Italian job". "Hang on a minute. Ive got a plan". Its left to to reader or observer to speculate or not. Perhaps...

273kelvin replies on Jan 4, 2019:

@johnprytz Like UFO`s?

Does this happen to you? Seems it is always me doing the changing...

273kelvin comments on Jan 3, 2019:

Equation? If X uses 10 times more paper than Y then there will be 10 times more likelihood of X running out. Simples

273kelvin replies on Jan 3, 2019:

@Hathacat As a Y singular who not only buys but changes paper. I can say that anytime an X visits for any reason then 10 times more trees die in the name of hygiene than usual

On the Beach “On the Beach”, the film from 1959, features as its core the end of the world,...

273kelvin comments on Jan 2, 2019:

An interesting film that differs slightly from the book. You recall the scientist character played by Fred Astaire. In the film he kills himself by running his race car in the garage and inhaling the fumes. The book has him putting it on blocks and leaving the wheels off. This is so the when they go...

273kelvin replies on Jan 3, 2019:

@johnprytz Yes I get that its just the book version adds more to the story. One of the best differences is in "Brighton Rock". Grahame Greene wrote the film ending too which has a terrible phonograph recording of her now dead love telling her that he hates her. The film has the record sticking on "I suppose that you want me to say that I love you..I love you...". The book just says "Then she went home to play his record and face the greatest hurt of all". Both endings work equally in their respective mediums.

Picnic at Hanging Rock: Your Explanation?

273kelvin comments on Jan 2, 2019:

It is what it is, a mystery. It is the reaction to that event that the author focuses on. A trick that is beloved of writers who will end a book with "and then.....?" Like the end of "The Italian job". "Hang on a minute. Ive got a plan". Its left to to reader or observer to speculate or not. Perhaps...

273kelvin replies on Jan 3, 2019:

@johnprytz We do love to solve mysteries. They are puzzles which like a jig-saw are done and forgotten about. All loose ends tied up neatly. Sometime however the writer will leave it open. Like the song "Salisbury Hill".You never know what it is that caused the event. Cheap TV is full of shows like unsolved mysteries etc. Jack the ripper, the black dahlia or even the JFK assassination fascinate us because they remain unresolved. Have you noticed in horror movies that it is often more scary before you actually see the monster and people just die or disappear for no reason. In "Picnic at hanging rock" the writers obviously left the mystery open for that reason. It is not hollywood where producers like to have audiences leaving the theater satisfied and for that reason it stays in our heads.

I kind of lost myself this past summer.

bleurowz comments on Dec 30, 2018:

Maybe you just needed to do what you did at the time. When we know better, we do better.

273kelvin replies on Dec 30, 2018:

@Cabsmom "Should" is my least favorite word in the english language. There are so many things that we should do or not do and then we feel guilty for not being perfect. Do did what you did and thats that. Dont beat yourself up about it. You just wanted some human touch and there is nothing wrong in that.

Are atheists less likely to fall in love?

Qualia comments on Dec 23, 2018:

My POV is we don't really get a choice and depending on the person ymmv as some truly don't seem able to love, in any kind of discernible way. This isn't belief or lack thereof specific. I don't think love is a decision or I would have decided many moons ago to fall for a rich guy back in the ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 29, 2018:

@Deveno I dont think its always a decision. Just once it happened to me almost instantly. That willingness to acept it was almost an act of faith.

I'm trying to find one of my writers to take the bullet for this shitfest, but am getting no takers.

LenHazell53 comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Being a Holmesian completist I will watch this, I even watched the dreadful Holmes "comedy" *The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978 )* and the equally abysmal *"The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977)" * That said, I do not hold out any hope for this abominable atrocity...

273kelvin replies on Dec 28, 2018:

One of the best takes on Holmes was "House" but I love the Benedict Cumberbatch version

Are atheists less likely to fall in love?

Drazezard comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Well, i think most atheists are more measured in their decision making. I feel like the answer depends on the person ( yes, a very skeptical approach, i know), but perhaps we are more likely? We are less likely hate outsiders, more likely accept them. We are less likely completely write ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 23, 2018:

Perhaps because we are non-believers. Therefore more analytical

My cousin's playing Christmas music by the Carpenters.

273kelvin comments on Dec 23, 2018:

If Karen Carpenter and Moma Cass had shared a sandwich? They might both be still alive today.

273kelvin replies on Dec 23, 2018:

@SukiSue Too soon?

Are atheists less likely to fall in love?

Qualia comments on Dec 23, 2018:

My POV is we don't really get a choice and depending on the person ymmv as some truly don't seem able to love, in any kind of discernible way. This isn't belief or lack thereof specific. I don't think love is a decision or I would have decided many moons ago to fall for a rich guy back in the ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 23, 2018:

I dont think its a decision rather than an inclination. For example they say that sales people are the easiest to sell to

This is how I imagine it must feel to be an Atheist living in one of the Bible Belt States.

Marionville comments on Dec 22, 2018:

The Battle of Rork’s Drift in the Anglo/Zulu war of 1879. There were 11 Victoria Crosses awarded after that battle.....the most ever for one engagement. This was Michael Cain’s first film....it was my younger son’s favourite film and we had it on video which he played repeatedly....I could ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 23, 2018:

@Marionville Oh yes

This is how I imagine it must feel to be an Atheist living in one of the Bible Belt States.

Spinliesel comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Which group do you consider the atheists?

273kelvin replies on Dec 23, 2018:

@Spinliesel, @Davekp, @Triphid Well worth watching. One of the best war films ever made. If you do have qualms about the colonial aspects please bare this in mind. The Zulus in the movie are real Zulus. The SA govt at the time did not allow them to be paid so the film co. gave them all the cattle used in the making of it (which was more than they would have got as extras). The Zulu leader (in the film) was a direct descendant of the original. Its portrayal of indigenous people was a far cry from hollywood's cowboy and indian movies and I have heard it sighted as an inspiration for black movie makers. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5953537/Zulu-chief-defends-Michael-Caine-film-saying-British-tribal-warriors-respected-other.html

This is how I imagine it must feel to be an Atheist living in one of the Bible Belt States.

Marionville comments on Dec 22, 2018:

The Battle of Rork’s Drift in the Anglo/Zulu war of 1879. There were 11 Victoria Crosses awarded after that battle.....the most ever for one engagement. This was Michael Cain’s first film....it was my younger son’s favourite film and we had it on video which he played repeatedly....I could ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 23, 2018:

Its not christmas without "Zulu"

THE INSANITY OF WOMEN IN "ON-LINE" "DATING.

273kelvin comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I get what your saying and its not fair. You might be a great guy but not that good at online chat ups. Well big surprise life is not fair. The problem is numbers. I youre a woman on a dating site your gonna get tons of "hellos". Loads "Hi I think youre cute/hot etc. Just like the posts on here you ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 22, 2018:

@Jacar I get your point but I do take umbrage with "to be what most of us cannot". What I was saying is not rocket science. You dont have to become suddenly metro-sexual to post a few good profile pics or mention something from their profile in your opening msg. Nor is this dishonest or out of character, simply pragmatic. I have commented on on women who also complain about online dating. Much of their problems stem from waiting to be msgd 1st. This reduces their potencial pool and also means that they are competing with a greater number of women for a fewer number of men. Hence they get ghosted etc.

Am I thick or something?

zorialoki comments on Dec 21, 2018:

And here we are stuck with the chump Trump

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

He will go eventually but we are gonna be stuck with brexit for ever

Am I thick or something?

chalupacabre comments on Dec 21, 2018:

The ever-present danger of a hot mic in the era of the internet

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

It was not heard just muttered under his breath. Lip readers have been recruited to give their opinions on news channels

Am I thick or something?

Nukdookum comments on Dec 21, 2018:

When the gender is used it implies that all women are stupid and makes it a sexist comment. However yes, that someone is sexist, while wrong is not as important as fixing the fucked up shit that government had gotten the country into.

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

It was muttered under his breath (allegedly). It was not directed at her,shouted or said. Just an off the cuff remark that he said to himself in frustration.

Am I thick or something?

Cassiopeia comments on Dec 21, 2018:

A distraction move by the Tories because brexit is a mess. But it was ok to reinstate a Tory MP who had been suspended for sexual harassment of his constituents so that he could vote with May. If she’d have be n a man he’d hqv said ‘stupid man’ Meanwhile Boris Johnson gets away with ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Leafhead He did and they didn't sack him.

Am I thick or something?

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 21, 2018:

You might be missing something ... You see, men have generally thought that women needed to be taken care of in this world because women weren't viewed as equals in the eyes of men... They were though of as not as intelligent as men and merely batty and emotional beings... Incapable of ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Cassiopeia And the best that she could come up with to answer all this was a lame political panto routine!

If all the christmas films are giving you type 2 diabetes.

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I haven't watched any yet but I'm going to ... I like them...

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

This one is gritty, realistic and has tragedy and warmth. Its not hollywood.

Am I thick or something?

Cassiopeia comments on Dec 21, 2018:

A distraction move by the Tories because brexit is a mess. But it was ok to reinstate a Tory MP who had been suspended for sexual harassment of his constituents so that he could vote with May. If she’d have be n a man he’d hqv said ‘stupid man’ Meanwhile Boris Johnson gets away with ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

Not to mention "bongo bongo land" and "pickaninnies". That from our foreign secretary!

What's something unexpected about you?

germangirl90439 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

People are usually amazed that English is my second language, that I was in fact born and raised in Germany, and that none of my German family live in the US.

273kelvin replies on Dec 21, 2018:

Your name might be a clue :-)

I have seriously been thinking about taking up Yoga.

273kelvin comments on Dec 20, 2018:

If you do then sit a the front. Women will think that youre a creep if youre at the back perving. Best to let them perv at you.

273kelvin replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@Seeker55 I would rather be happy inside someone else

THE INSANITY OF WOMEN IN "ON-LINE" "DATING.

273kelvin comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I get what your saying and its not fair. You might be a great guy but not that good at online chat ups. Well big surprise life is not fair. The problem is numbers. I youre a woman on a dating site your gonna get tons of "hellos". Loads "Hi I think youre cute/hot etc. Just like the posts on here you ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@Jacar I do not think of this as female demands. Rather than what works. "I am responding to all the posts from women deriding men for not doing as they want us too." How far does this go? Shower, shave, clean and trim nails, change your sheets, go somewhere nice for a date? Of course you would do all those things to meet someone because if you didnt then you would deserve to stay alone. Your post said basically "I say hello why is that not good enough?". Well its not working so lets look at why. Men are 3.5 times more likely to msg a woman 1st on online dating sites. So women get dozens of msgs a day. This is not females calling the play. This is about what gets you laid. If you keep on just messaging "hello" and it doesnt work. Are you prepared to do something else? Let me put it this way. Your car wont start. The battery is ok, as is gas etc. So you figure out that its the starter motor. You hit the solenoid (I dont know if you yanks call it that) with a hammer. It has worked sometimes in the past but this time it does not. Do you keep hitting it or do you bite the bullet and get a new starter? "Repeatedly women are posting about how we are not adequate." It is not we are inadequate, more like dumb or rather deaf. Women say they hate cock pics but guys keep sending them, they say that they hate msgs saying "Hi babe you look hot" but still they come. You have said that you just say "hello" and they say "Well I get loads of them why should I respond to yours?". You say well it should be enough....mmmm. I posted some advice in my comment. Also there was a good post on here a few months back which was gay eye for a straight guy on profiles. Yours does not even have a picture of yourself. Do you really think that much of your allure that they will automatically beat a path to your door? Think again bud because there a plenty of fish in the pond but you have to use a decent bait. You can get defensive about this or do something different? Up to you but if you choose the former then dont run out of kleenex.

Okay.

Charity comments on Dec 19, 2018:

You're probably not going to like my answer and if not, I understand. I've been there for years, off and on, with my husband. The thing that finally worked was Viagra. Through our insurance, he gets two pills a month. He's only to use half a pill each time. Last Friday night he took half of a one ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 19, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Viagra or its cheaper generic Sildenafil is very good for the evening. Cialis is more likely to last all weekend and more of a marathon than a sprint. One thing though I recommend that you get some lub too because he will be like 20 again. Except it can take a long time for the guy to cum. Sounds great I know but after the 3rd hour you might want to take a rest.

Poor fella...

273kelvin comments on Dec 19, 2018:

A long as she is not digging her nails in, Im good

273kelvin replies on Dec 19, 2018:

@brainyactress Solid is not a word I would ever use about her.

Poor fella...

273kelvin comments on Dec 19, 2018:

A long as she is not digging her nails in, Im good

273kelvin replies on Dec 19, 2018:

It looks good in films and things but I just dont like to be mauled. I had a gf who destroyed all my silk shirts and left me with scars.

What is Your Favorite Christmas Memory?

273kelvin comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I was 14, dad had said "Youre too old for toys now". Which translated that he was too mean to buy any. Not that it would stop him from spending all his loose cash down the pub. My big brother John was 20 and on christmas morning I work up to a huge present from him. It was a pistol range about 3 ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 17, 2018:

@Mitch07102 Well he lives nearby but we only see each other once a month or to. His politics get on my nerves and ... hey you know what brothers can by like. (our nickname at one time was Itchy and Scratchy) but we are there for each other still.

Looking for something is to wear? What is the MOST attractive thing to don?

RavenCT comments on Dec 16, 2018:

What do you have dear? ;-)

273kelvin replies on Dec 17, 2018:

@RavenCT I will just wear that and a smile then x

Looking for something is to wear? What is the MOST attractive thing to don?

Simplysassy comments on Dec 16, 2018:

A smile.

273kelvin replies on Dec 17, 2018:

Another winner and what a lovely one too

Looking for something is to wear? What is the MOST attractive thing to don?

mikebeed comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Speedos, lol!

273kelvin replies on Dec 17, 2018:

No budgie smugglers

Looking for something is to wear? What is the MOST attractive thing to don?

RavenCT comments on Dec 16, 2018:

What do you have dear? ;-)

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

A smile x

Looking for something is to wear? What is the MOST attractive thing to don?

dkp93 comments on Dec 16, 2018:

A smile. (Cliche, I know.)

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

you got it 1st and only :-)

Okay, new party thread.

273kelvin comments on Dec 16, 2018:

This is so un PC but I will say it anyway. My ex is from Malawi. It is the custom there to enhance certain parts of a girls body. When we 1st made love I could not help but notice that the normally little cover on he clit was 2 inches long! She told me that when she was about 10 yrs old she was sent...

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

@ponderingatheist You dont know how bad the headache would have been. If you had not taken the asprin :-)

A reminder that trivia is tonight at 11pm gmt thats 6pm est.

silverotter11 comments on Dec 16, 2018:

3pm pst

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

GMT is the international accept convention norm. Thats what you get for being the 1st nation to measure longitude at sea accurately. More trivia :-)

I say this all the time. Electronically facilitated relationships are still relationships.

273kelvin comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Interesting post. I came across something a few years back. This guy was good internet friends with another older chap. They met on a cricket site but became good buddies. When the old guy died the young man want to his funeral. The debate was should he have? After all they had never met irl and him...

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

@Lillyfield41 This was purely an online friendship. This might be something that you have / or will. We know that we will probably never meet irl but we have yet to set out any social etiquette for things like funerals. My view is that if you felt enough for person then you should go.

A reminder that trivia is tonight at 11pm gmt thats 6pm est.

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 16, 2018:

OK what's the general topic of your questions...

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

If I tell you you can bone up on things but I will hint by reminding you what time of the year it is.

Okay, new party thread.

273kelvin comments on Dec 16, 2018:

This is so un PC but I will say it anyway. My ex is from Malawi. It is the custom there to enhance certain parts of a girls body. When we 1st made love I could not help but notice that the normally little cover on he clit was 2 inches long! She told me that when she was about 10 yrs old she was sent...

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

@silverotter11 I never realized until I dated her that genital alteration comes in many forms. The female circumcision is the most brutal and publicized but there are enhancements too. That increase not decrease female pleasure. The moral aspects of this I will leave for others to debate.

I'm reaching a point in my playing where it's time to consider an upgrade to my acoustic.

273kelvin comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Much of the playability of a guitar is in the set up. My best guitar was an old Yamaha circa 1970. Not quite as beat up as Willie Nelsons but close. It was however set up perfectly. My friend is a great amateur luthier. His festival guitar is a Kay. The action on it is great so its not the quality ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 16, 2018:

@eStop The trick is to tighten up the truss rod and reduce the saddle till it starts to buzz. Then slacken off the truss rod till it stops buzzing. (The nut rarely needs adjustments). Remember to leave it a day between adjustments, as it will take that long for the guitar to settle Further improvements can be made by stoning down the frets but this is something you have to be careful about. Its best done with a new sharpening stone thats usually used for chisels etc. You can find loads of tutorials on youtube