How do you feel about Yes/No voting buttons on comments from lower level members?

Admin comments on May 6, 2018:

Clearly we have an issue if you thought that those buttons are for voting... as they're really for "Make this comment go live to members level 5 or less as it's currently pending a review by us... clicking "Yes" makes it go live to everyone... and we look at it later just in case". Ideas for ...

AstralSmoke replies on May 7, 2018:

You must make your users take a test showing they have read and re-read (Heart) About. This will at least allow us, the users, to be accurately informative.

How do you feel about Yes/No voting buttons on comments from lower level members?

AstralSmoke comments on May 6, 2018:

I've never voted no, but if I did, I suppose it would not allow her/his reply to be visible.

AstralSmoke replies on May 7, 2018:

I just had one that I didn't vote. No harm no foul.

There is a question which am sure has been round and round on here.

btroje comments on May 7, 2018:

It is up to Admin. It would be weird for someone coming here trying to convert people and I am pretty sure they would be scared off but I have seen a few people wanting to exchange ideas and I think that would be good.If they are all banned or hammered for their beliefs it might be a lost ...

AstralSmoke replies on May 7, 2018:

It's a fear a lot of people have voiced. Fears need to be examined for whys. Why are so many afraid of believers infiltrating our domain? I don't have an answer, but my block button works fine.

Do you ever have moments when you experience the feeling that in some way 'everything is all right'?

AstralSmoke comments on May 7, 2018:

I have felt moments of exuberation/ecstasy (no drugs) but never because I felt 'everything was ok'.

AstralSmoke replies on May 7, 2018:

@atheist A peace of mind is different than 'everything is ok', at least for me.

Happy Naked Gardening Day!

GoldenDoll comments on May 6, 2018:

Did anybody do it? I would have loved to, but my neighbour is on license for killing his wife, so I gave it a miss....

AstralSmoke replies on May 7, 2018:

@GoldenDoll Next year. We missed this one already.

Agnostic is atheist! "Agnostic" (Huxley) may have been coined to separate honourable American ...

Benthoven comments on May 5, 2018:

I've posted this link on the site before, but I think that NdGT best defines the difference between atheist and agnostic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzSMC5rWvos

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

I like Tyson a lot and normally agree with most of what he is saying. In this interview, he chastises people for putting other people in boxes and then he does the exact same thing. His narrow view (from his experiences) tied all atheist together with an in-your-face attitude. That's far from the truth, but I do agree that the word 'atheist' is negative and who wants to be known as a negative?

Sloppy, eclectic perfection

Cherrybee comments on May 6, 2018:

Nice peony

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

Those are a more 'traditional' plant. We've had them for quite a while. We have three varieties, only two in the pic.

Does anyone keep a worm box?

MikeEC comments on May 6, 2018:

Do you mean for worm composting, a.k.a. vermicomposting? If so, I did it successfully for several years but gave it up a couple of years ago. It is effective and efficient, but like other types of composting it is labor-intensive at times. I used a 3' x 2' x 2' high box made from leftover ...

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

I'm always interested in more info.

Does anyone keep a worm box?

MikeEC comments on May 6, 2018:

Do you mean for worm composting, a.k.a. vermicomposting? If so, I did it successfully for several years but gave it up a couple of years ago. It is effective and efficient, but like other types of composting it is labor-intensive at times. I used a 3' x 2' x 2' high box made from leftover ...

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

@HippieChick58 Great idea about the coffee filters lining pots. I use rocks

Happy Naked Gardening Day!

GoldenDoll comments on May 6, 2018:

Did anybody do it? I would have loved to, but my neighbour is on license for killing his wife, so I gave it a miss....

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

@GoldenDoll Na gut, Ich mach das. Und wann kommst du?

I was too tired to spend much time looking at the insect sheet last night, but here are a few of the...

AstralSmoke comments on May 6, 2018:

You must be super observant.

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

@Insectra The things I don't think about!

Redbud loving Amaryllis

Kojaksmom comments on May 6, 2018:

Oh it's so beautiful! love planting amaryllis bulbs in the garden! I always buy them after Christmas when people are itching to get rid of them

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

The amaryllis is in a pot, but I have several redbud volunteers.

Redbud loving Amaryllis

ronin73 comments on May 6, 2018:

My mom had several amaryllis she kept outside year round. You're not supposed to be able to do that in Missouri.

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

I live in TN and can't do that.

I am wondering if this group would be good for me.

Akfishlady comments on May 6, 2018:

I have felt like you more times than not lately. I have been considering leaving because I am too thin skinned for the verbal abuse. I just don't get why people are unbelievably rude. I created this group to be a place where everyone treats others with respect. Granted it has been a challenge ...

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

Love John Prine!

Natural weeding tip! Notice when a species blooms, and then focus on removing that one type for a ...

DotLewis comments on May 5, 2018:

Good suggestion. Getting to the blooms before they seed will help. Of course if your neighbor has a HUGE crop of said weed and doesn't even mow it, the battle will rage on. :(

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

I've found the battle rages on no matter. The Yin and Yang of nature.

Happy Naked Gardening Day!

AstralSmoke comments on May 5, 2018:

I missed it.

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

... but I think it's a great idea.

Happy Naked Gardening Day!

MsAl comments on May 6, 2018:

I didn't do it either, because well.. neighbors. I just liked the picture. I thought about watering the houseplants naked but it didn't seem the same and then the kids woke up.

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

Dang kids.

Happy Naked Gardening Day!

GoldenDoll comments on May 6, 2018:

Did anybody do it? I would have loved to, but my neighbour is on license for killing his wife, so I gave it a miss....

AstralSmoke replies on May 6, 2018:

You can come over next year and we can try it together here.

DATING SITES! Have you ever had a happy and successful relationship following a meeting on a dating ...

AstralSmoke comments on May 5, 2018:

No

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@Abbelyne I don't think shy has too much to do with it.

Ok.

bingst comments on May 5, 2018:

I think you mean the uproar over behavior? Some of that was in this group https://agnostic.com/group/Conservativeatheists and I think some posts have been deleted, so you might indeed not see them.

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@Crimson67, @bingst Then this needs to be addressed (flagged) by admin police.

Ok.

bingst comments on May 5, 2018:

I think you mean the uproar over behavior? Some of that was in this group https://agnostic.com/group/Conservativeatheists and I think some posts have been deleted, so you might indeed not see them.

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@Crimson67 Your idea of not being allowed to post unless you're a member wouldn't work for me. I like to post in groups that I don't want to get alerts for. I think groups should be wide open and policed the same way the rest of the site is policed.

I grow several types of berries for the birds and I.

btroje comments on May 5, 2018:

That is what I want to do

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@Untamedshrew I heard the tree frogs singing just the other night. Interesting hearing croaking in the trees.

Towel Rack, Kitchen

Brunnion comments on May 4, 2018:

Hey, I like it...... the towel rack and the shot of it! Are your kitchen cabinets vintage? I'm just wondering because I can see a hinge there, and that's unusual these days. Strange to be discussing your kitchen from the other side of the planet, though these little intimate details of a person's...

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@Abbelyne Wow, a large bungalow. So, are you renting the flat?

When did confront become offense?

NotConvinced comments on May 5, 2018:

Most here are concentrating on the wrong points of the question. The problem is intolerance and too many being overly sensitive. We will never find compromise if we cannot converse. You are never going to fully get your way, period. Disagreeing with a belief does not mean you are attacking the...

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse Exactly!

Towel Rack, Kitchen

Brunnion comments on May 4, 2018:

Hey, I like it...... the towel rack and the shot of it! Are your kitchen cabinets vintage? I'm just wondering because I can see a hinge there, and that's unusual these days. Strange to be discussing your kitchen from the other side of the planet, though these little intimate details of a person's...

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@Abbelyne The cabinets would probably have to be taken apart, sanded new, and then re-oiled. The bleeching is spotty. I could see using the cabinets in a studio just the way they are.

Towel Rack, Kitchen

Brunnion comments on May 4, 2018:

Hey, I like it...... the towel rack and the shot of it! Are your kitchen cabinets vintage? I'm just wondering because I can see a hinge there, and that's unusual these days. Strange to be discussing your kitchen from the other side of the planet, though these little intimate details of a person's...

AstralSmoke replies on May 5, 2018:

@Abbelyne Is the art something you do? Sounds like you had built a very nice house. Too bad you had to give it up. Your kitchen looks like it might be in an apartment?

Towel Rack, Kitchen

Brunnion comments on May 4, 2018:

Hey, I like it...... the towel rack and the shot of it! Are your kitchen cabinets vintage? I'm just wondering because I can see a hinge there, and that's unusual these days. Strange to be discussing your kitchen from the other side of the planet, though these little intimate details of a person's...

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@Abbelyne I'm not sure what kind of wood they're made from, but I like them a lot. They're getting faded from the sun though, so they need a lot of work.

Towel Rack, Kitchen

Brunnion comments on May 4, 2018:

Hey, I like it...... the towel rack and the shot of it! Are your kitchen cabinets vintage? I'm just wondering because I can see a hinge there, and that's unusual these days. Strange to be discussing your kitchen from the other side of the planet, though these little intimate details of a person's...

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@Abbelyne Very clean and orderly. I pictured you living off the land or as close to that as possible. Not to say you can't be orderly and live off the land at the same time.

I love coffee.

Brunnion comments on May 2, 2018:

Oh save that for my compost heap please :)

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@Abbelyne Native permacultures need to remain native in my opinion. Blackberries are native here, but still difficult to control. We have plenty of weeds that are way worse than weed and invasive animals as well as feral felines, which I've heard Australia is fighting with as well. Most of the 'worst' come from Asia. At this point, we have cross-contaminated every continent. Did you say you were impressed? Thanks, I had almost forgotten.

When does hyperbole become a lie?

AstralSmoke comments on May 3, 2018:

When Santa Claus becomes real.

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@atheist Facsimiles are similar, but not the real McCoy?

Towel Rack, Kitchen

Brunnion comments on May 4, 2018:

Hey, I like it...... the towel rack and the shot of it! Are your kitchen cabinets vintage? I'm just wondering because I can see a hinge there, and that's unusual these days. Strange to be discussing your kitchen from the other side of the planet, though these little intimate details of a person's...

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

These are my mom's cabinets, so I'm guessing 65 years. Does that make them vintage? They're real wood, which is only available on higher end cabinets now. What does your kitchen look like? I picture it as being constantly in use.

When does hyperbole become a lie?

AstralSmoke comments on May 3, 2018:

When Santa Claus becomes real.

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@atheist That's similar to taking a photo, editing it and presenting it as an original. It's true it might 'look' better than the original, but it's not the original. Another, which perhaps you're referring to is in a singers voice, somewhere there's an audience, entertainment of sorts, theater, where exaggeration is needed to convey normalcy. Embellishments are additions which take 'it' further from the truth.

A biologist theologian! Is that an oxymoron or a contradiction in terms?

AstralSmoke comments on May 3, 2018:

I don't think so. A biologist can believe in a omnipotent god. The god is responsible for everything. Biology is just a good way to get a little better understanding of how god works. Works well into current day theology.

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@atheist Sounds so, but I put my father somewhere in that spectrum.

So yesterday I saw a post from a member who was thinking of leaving our little world.

AstralSmoke comments on May 4, 2018:

Why do people want to leave? I apologize for all past posts.

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@Akfishlady Personally, I find this site adictive. That's why I need to be careful and monitor. But, on the other hand, I've completely misread people on here before and know I've pissed more than one of them off, but I believe they're still on the site. I miss silvereyes :(

So yesterday I saw a post from a member who was thinking of leaving our little world.

Marine comments on May 4, 2018:

Great thing is you can pick and choose still.

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

Even more now than before.

So yesterday I saw a post from a member who was thinking of leaving our little world.

AstralSmoke comments on May 4, 2018:

Why do people want to leave? I apologize for all past posts.

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@Akfishlady Your voice is loud enough ;-)

Towel Rack, Kitchen

BeeHappy comments on May 4, 2018:

Yep, that it is. Lol

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

My honey jar is in another cabinet.

So yesterday I saw a post from a member who was thinking of leaving our little world.

AstralSmoke comments on May 4, 2018:

Why do people want to leave? I apologize for all past posts.

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

@Akfishlady I still don't understand why. I needed a break and took one. Maybe they're the same way. I find this site needs personal time-monitoring. Where do you think they go?

Flag Proposal

Squirrel comments on May 4, 2018:

What does this flag represent?

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

I'm not sure. Maybe we can come up with something.

A newbie just asked me if she had to be at a specific level to start a group.

Petter comments on May 4, 2018:

I personally would raise the bar to level 6, minimum! Level 5 is still a bit "immature".

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

I think it should be raised to level 9 to keep me safe.

A newbie just asked me if she had to be at a specific level to start a group.

KKGator comments on May 3, 2018:

Tell her to read the "About" section. What is it with people who don't want to do the their own research?

AstralSmoke replies on May 4, 2018:

But it's so much easier to ask.

What do you think about people who say deliberately hurtful things to other people then, when called...

btroje comments on May 3, 2018:

that leading statement is admission of guilt

AstralSmoke replies on May 3, 2018:

Mine took 4 lines to say and you said it in 1/2.

Hrmm.

icolan comments on May 3, 2018:

Unless this believer has done something to warrant blocking, why would you block them? If they are following you they may believe you can lead them into the light. Wouldn't you want to help them find their way out of darkness?

AstralSmoke replies on May 3, 2018:

I'm a greeter, like most of you. If someone comes right out and tells me, and then in a subtle way starts witnessing to me, I'll block them. Life is short. Have to choose what you want to do with it.

Mind over matter

citronella comments on May 3, 2018:

I get the first picture, but I am not sure what I am supposed to be seeing in the second picture. What am I missing?

AstralSmoke replies on May 3, 2018:

The second picture is looking at the grated site from a distance. You can see the bulldozer in the upper center just above the traffic lights.

Mind over matter

AntaresRose comments on May 3, 2018:

Amazing

AstralSmoke replies on May 3, 2018:

The bulldozer operator acted like it was just another day.

When does hyperbole become a lie?

AstralSmoke comments on May 3, 2018:

When Santa Claus becomes real.

AstralSmoke replies on May 3, 2018:

It's an exaggeration by definition. That means that at least part of it is already a lie.

If we really are atheists, why is there so much talk in this forum about religion?

AstralSmoke comments on May 1, 2018:

Fantastic question which I use to rail against. I've found it's simply easier to avoid them. There are plenty of other good topics winging around.

AstralSmoke replies on May 3, 2018:

@Abbelyne Mature probably. We're too young to be old.

I love coffee.

Brunnion comments on May 2, 2018:

Oh save that for my compost heap please :)

AstralSmoke replies on May 3, 2018:

Coffee used to go the compost, now I separate it out to spread under azaleas and blackberries.

I'm so excited about today's finds! A stick bug,a scorpion and a handful of snails.

AstralSmoke comments on May 2, 2018:

I live in se Tennessee, the stick bugs here are much smaller and a darker brown. I'm glad we don't have scorpions.

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

@Insectra Not that I know of. There might be some in the western portion. But none here. We have enough things to avoid.

Do you perceive yourself as a good catch?

artbarnett comments on May 2, 2018:

Yes I do !! Nobody else seems to , tho !! ??

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

We must be from the same mold.

Do you perceive yourself as a good catch?

BucketlistBob comments on May 2, 2018:

Ahhh.. I dont know.. I consider myself lucky though.

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

I think you both must be lucky.

Have you read the 'trinity of freethought'?

AstralSmoke comments on May 2, 2018:

Freethought needs a step-ladder?

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

@atheist I'm really ignorant when it comes to this stuff. I say read everything you can, if that's your thing. Mark Twain is always raucous. I've never heard of Paine before. He wasn't an atheist. Ingersoll sounds the most interesting to me. My father was a minister as well. Thanks for the leads.

Still going.

AstralSmoke comments on May 2, 2018:

Why the bags? Does your city require them?

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

@AmiSue That is crazy!

Do you perceive yourself as a good catch?

Palacinky comments on May 2, 2018:

All depends what you want to catch...

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

Just you. Like @ScienceBiker says, "catch and release."

Can anyone tell me what effect "make private" has on a thread? Just curious.

Paul628 comments on May 2, 2018:

I've used it to communicate with the Admin. when I didn't need to make a public post about a bug or suggestion.

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

I've been sending them emails. Does a private post work better?

Can anyone tell me what effect "make private" has on a thread? Just curious.

bingst comments on May 2, 2018:

I suspect it makes it a "profile-only post." That is, it isn't published to anyone's newsfeed. This based on something Admin recently said about a profile only post.

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

? ?

Do you perceive yourself as a good catch?

JohnGalt917 comments on May 2, 2018:

Well, I was the last pick for dodgeball if you know what I mean... Also last pick because I was an abnormally tall child so I was a much easier target. What was the question again?

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

I don't remember.

Still going.

ronin73 comments on May 2, 2018:

I would think that classifies as more than a clump...

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

She turned her back on it.

Do you perceive yourself as a good catch?

CuriousCreature comments on May 2, 2018:

No. Probably because I am a fast runner!

AstralSmoke replies on May 2, 2018:

If you're a fast runner and get caught, I'd think that would make you a good catch.

If we really are atheists, why is there so much talk in this forum about religion?

AstralSmoke comments on May 1, 2018:

Fantastic question which I use to rail against. I've found it's simply easier to avoid them. There are plenty of other good topics winging around.

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@Abbelyne This is my personal take and I'm sure it doesn't fit the majority of thought, but the 'younger' atheist (etc) complain about religions. The 'older' or more mature atheist don't want to talk about it because it's not a part of their lives. It's like talking about Santa Claus every day. This site tries (fairly successfully) to have something attractive for any level of nonbelief. And when people look for justification, approval, or validation, it shows their insecurities. At least that's the way I see it. One good thing about this site is you can choose your own direction.

My latest batch of A.

AstralSmoke comments on May 1, 2018:

Chinese Moon Moth! I've seen one in nature before, amazing. I had never thought about raising them. What do you do with them?

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@Insectra It's a fascinating hobby.

I love coffee.

ronin73 comments on May 1, 2018:

The elixir vitae

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

The ultimate wrinkle solution.

I saw this photo of graffiti and thought it was very clever.

Brunnion comments on May 1, 2018:

Is there a right side of capitalism?

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@Bakunin Said the left to the right.

I just changed my photo to show a different side of myself

AstralSmoke comments on May 1, 2018:

Intriquing, how many sides do you have?

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@btroje I have to disagree. I've met some pretty one-sided people before.

My latest batch of A.

AstralSmoke comments on May 1, 2018:

Chinese Moon Moth! I've seen one in nature before, amazing. I had never thought about raising them. What do you do with them?

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@Insectra Do you have a 'moth room'?

My latest batch of A.

AstralSmoke comments on May 1, 2018:

Chinese Moon Moth! I've seen one in nature before, amazing. I had never thought about raising them. What do you do with them?

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@Insectra You mentioned you also 'raise' regal moths? They're pretty cool looking too ... big.

My latest batch of A.

AstralSmoke comments on May 1, 2018:

Chinese Moon Moth! I've seen one in nature before, amazing. I had never thought about raising them. What do you do with them?

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

Sorry, I write a response before reading the other comments.

:D True Facts About The Armadillo [youtu.be]

Stevil comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Armidillos are possum on the half shell!

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@Stevil Wow, a new problem I hadn't heard of before. Nickajack is great. My kids and I paddled out last year to watch the bats as well.

My friend Jenny Butterfly @ a place we call "the locks", Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Is she ok? Looks like a beautiful swimming hole.

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

@Electro-Spaz Just a question, and it has to do with the photographs more than the model. The two photographs you presented both have the chest area of the model overexposed. Is that a conscious decision on your part?

AstralSmoke?

LeighShelton comments on May 1, 2018:

Astral ass

AstralSmoke replies on May 1, 2018:

ooo that one smells.

Does our capacity for thinking have an expiration date?

Byrd comments on Apr 23, 2018:

in some cases there may end up being a date one stopped thinking on, like if a person ended up with head trauma and was brain dead, that would count, or people who are quick witted and all that good stuff their whole life and one day they die of a sudden heart attack, or the get sat on by an ...

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@atheist yes

:D True Facts About The Armadillo [youtu.be]

Stevil comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Armidillos are possum on the half shell!

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@Stevil and you're north of me (had to check), and close!

:D True Facts About The Armadillo [youtu.be]

Stevil comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Armidillos are possum on the half shell!

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@Stevil :(

If it seems like everything is coming at you, maybe you're in the wrong lane.

sassygirl3869 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Nothings coming towards me - does that mean I'm in the right lane.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

On the shoulder?

:D True Facts About The Armadillo [youtu.be]

Stevil comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Armidillos are possum on the half shell!

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

Nutria look more like beavers but with red teeth and the tribbles multiply very rapidly. I agree, stay away from the magic mushrooms (for now).

:D True Facts About The Armadillo [youtu.be]

Stevil comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Armidillos are possum on the half shell!

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

There's a commercial with Barkley in it. He calls them a turtle rat. I remember visiting Louisiana when I was younger and wanting one.

:D True Facts About The Armadillo [youtu.be]

dahermit comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I don't want to watch some damned video, so I will just toss out a fact that may or may not be there. Armadillos can transmit Hansen's disease (A.K.A. Leprosey).

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

You should have watched the video.

Documentary / The Magic Pill 2018 - YouTube

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 29, 2018:

The Vegans will love you.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

I did watch the entire thing, @VictoriaNotes. The Vegan didn't tell me anything new, but I found it interesting that we humans have been around for 2 1/2 million years. I agree that the video is food for thought. I believe the main focus is on eating organically. I support my local farmers.

What is a human being?

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 29, 2018:

The concept of humanity can transcend our species. Actual humanity cannot.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 30, 2018:

Thanks for the wonderful interpretation @ArturoS. Regardless, I was referring strictly to the last question posed by @FrankB38 in regards to gmo humans populating Mars. Our species is human, but without (normal, biological) humans humanity is dead, but the concept can continue.

A beautiful skunk I encountered (from a distance, thankfully) while bird watching.

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Skunks are funny unless you scare one.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@Insectra. I raised an albino skunk once (de-scented). She was a blast. When I tried to pick her up she'd stomp her front feet and turn her back to me with her tail up. Also had an albino raccoon at the same time and the raccoon loved torturing her. It was similar to the way siblings torture each other.

Documentary / The Magic Pill 2018 - YouTube

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 29, 2018:

The Vegans will love you.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 29, 2018:

so @Wildgreens, did you watch the whole video?

Was checking compatibility Danger! XYZ is a believer or religious! Now that there is some ...

TheMiddleWay comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Does it really say Danger or is that just a joke? And if so, I'm curious if it says "Danger! XYZ is atheist or anti-theist" if a religious person checks comparability. I hope it's a joke for otherwise that demonstrate the type of intolerance we (rightfully) look down upon for the religious ...

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@Donto101 I agree, there should be a large danger sign (in red) when checking compatibility with a potential mate. Just saying.

So here is a question.

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 27, 2018:

Why does gathering points bother you ladies?

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 27, 2018:

Whoever you might be referring to seems like they would get a lot more points easily if they answered their responders. Just saying if they're doing it for the points ...

Is it important for you to think that you have contributed in some small way to the benefit of ...

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Yes, it's important for me to feel I am benefiting humanity rather than taking advantage. And no, I don't think it makes much of a difference. I simply cannot help myself.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 27, 2018:

@atheist very small ripples.

[trishagurumi.com] for those that can't separate prehistory from thread crochet

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 26, 2018:

They have a different perspective on 'healthy'.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 26, 2018:

@btroje Minecraft version

My neighbor's.

Qualia comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Wow, gorgeous.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 26, 2018:

My house? It's a ranch, similar to my neighbors. My garden/yard is not as 'carefree' as my neighbors. Give me another 10 or 15 years.

I've apparently been blocked by someone based solely on my viewing her profile. lol

bingst comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Just confirmed that another member can view that profile. So she did block me. lmao

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 26, 2018:

I'm with @FortyTwo

My neighbor's.

Qualia comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Wow, gorgeous.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 26, 2018:

Thanks. I don't want to show you my place.

I took this photo at the Buffalo Canoe Club on Lake Erie last summer.

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Very tranquil.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Thanks for all the info @Pirate. If you could turn off the switch that says 'only profiles with pics can message me' (the cog wheel), it would help me. I have pics but the machine doesn't seem to know. I'd like to continue our conversation.

3 words only..

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 21, 2018:

She wants me.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@kmdskit3 It's a short song.

Death from an Agnostic/Atheist perspective

Mark013 comments on Mar 30, 2018:

We are the stuff of stars and will return to that eventually.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 25, 2018:

AstralDebri

I took this photo at the Buffalo Canoe Club on Lake Erie last summer.

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Very tranquil.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@Pirate From my questions, I'm sure it's easy to deduce that I don't know much about sailing. I lived in ne Ohio for several years and know that even a small great lake can look enormous. Lake Erie has proven to be a deadly one over the century. The Erie Dover sounds really 'exciting' (lack of a better word). You must have accomodations. What size of crew do you have? Do you have backups? I've been through Buffalo once, but a different story. The film I'm referring to is about two brothers from Poland (?) visiting the US for the first time. I know someone I can ask.

I took this photo at the Buffalo Canoe Club on Lake Erie last summer.

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Very tranquil.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Pirate Does your team(s) primarily practice on the Erie? I remember a great movie (can't remember the title), but it was a b&w film with two main characters. They were in Cleveland, OH looking out over Lake Erie. You couldn't see a thing. A thick fog made the entire screen gray. It was an enjoyable film.

This may seem trivial to some but I'm really into this point system.

Annaleda comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I like how you associate your points to your social activity. I never thought of it like that. I’ve been around since early November, I got to 7 quickly, and it’s been a crawl for a while. I had a bad experience and was gone for about two and a half weeks, I waned after that. But since ...

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Annaleda I'm just ribbin' (teasing). No, I don't see that, but I'm not looking for it either. I had a friend on here who blew everyone away with points (she, unfortunately, is not on the site anymore) and she didn't really care about points. She was just good! I have to admit, it's fun to play around with the points.

Sometimes when I think there’s a lull, I try to post questions that promote critical thought, ...

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I'm a different kind of bird, I guess. I got most of my points the first month, then left the site (thinking temporarily) to work on something meaningful (at least to me). I'm back after 4 months. The house has changed. I don't see the differences that everyone is talking about. We individual ...

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Thanks @evestrat. I've missed you guys as well. It's a similar feeling to being in love. But it's just a feeling.

This may seem trivial to some but I'm really into this point system.

Annaleda comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I like how you associate your points to your social activity. I never thought of it like that. I’ve been around since early November, I got to 7 quickly, and it’s been a crawl for a while. I had a bad experience and was gone for about two and a half weeks, I waned after that. But since ...

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 24, 2018:

You've mentioned those that seem to compete for points before. You really don't like us, do you?

I took this photo at the Buffalo Canoe Club on Lake Erie last summer.

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Very tranquil.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Pirate How many people are generally on a team?

I think this one was taken at The Mall........

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 24, 2018:

What are you looking for when you form your composition? I admire it.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Yea, I can see the musical references. Do you work in 3D as well?

Is it important for you to think that you have contributed in some small way to the benefit of ...

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Yes, it's important for me to feel I am benefiting humanity rather than taking advantage. And no, I don't think it makes much of a difference. I simply cannot help myself.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@atheist Yes, but it doesn't do much for humanity as a whole ... or society. Guess I'm into self-gratification ;-)

different gender = different sexual preference?

AstralSmoke comments on Apr 23, 2018:

This is a tough one. I've tried imagining switching bodies with other people, but have come to the conclusion if that happened I would be just like them and not know the feelings of the body I came from.

AstralSmoke replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@walklightly My body isn't much without my brain and the person I'm switching with has the same condition.