Why do some people get their probation revoked after a month, while others stay out for years?
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Hey, I need an answer to this question
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Why are moderators allowed to troll without consequences?
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The observer's got nerves of steel, honestly—he stays chill even when dealing with me—and he’s actually pretty polite too!
What's the point of required reading?
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brighteagle86 said:well, Animal Farm is actually part of the high school reading list
That book is actually solid!
Man, when I think back to reading The Catcher in the Rye—holy crap, what a disaster. Even the English department professors were saying it should be kicked off the curriculum entirely.
And don't even get me started on War and Peace. I tried to power through it once, but I gave up after maybe twenty pages because I couldn't tell which character was doing what or why any of them mattered.
Complaint about the moderator
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Honestly, someone needs to give that General Martok a red card
just because he’s out here claiming Jessica Morris6 is my handle. He needs to learn to watch his mouth before he posts next time.
just because he’s out here claiming Jessica Morris6 is my handle. He needs to learn to watch his mouth before he posts next time.
Complaint about the moderator
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Larry Walker24 said:What do you mean "clone" now?!
Look, I only have this one handle. If Jay & AmberFan—who is clearly obsessed with me at this point—wants to double-check, they are more than welcome to 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 🙄
And honestly, they need to kick that Jay & AmberFan person off the moderation team at the network!!!
I’m expecting a public apology from Jay & AmberFan once it’s proven I don't have a burner account!
I'm not about to let anyone play me for a fool.
Complaint about the moderator
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ambermason16 said:+ 1
Just write two damn sentences explaining the what, the how, and the why. I don't get why that's such a massive deal? 🤷
What kind of clone is this even supposed to be?!
I've only ever used this handle, and if Jay & AmberFan is apparently obsessed with me, they can go ahead and check for themselves 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 🙄
And honestly, they should kick that Jay & AmberFan person off the moderation team at the network!!!
Trolling and constant nitpicking
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Let’s be real, this place is basically just a dumping ground for trolls to post whatever random garbage they want
Canadian language on the forum?
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Boss, I totally get Canadian! 😉
The real question is, do the rest of you guys on the forum actually understand Canadian? 🙂
The real question is, do the rest of you guys on the forum actually understand Canadian? 🙂
Canadian language on the forum?
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Is this even allowed under the forum rules?
JohnDoe123 is way too biased and shouldn't be a moderator
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I think John is actually pretty alright
Bahati Štemajzl
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rustydrifter10 said:You can just report a post if it’s got bad info or shoot them a DM. Takes about the same amount of effort as typing a reply anyway, and it isn't even considered spam.
alright 😉
lock the thread
Bahati Štemajzl
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Some random user dug up a thread from 2006 about using diet to fight cholesterol, so I just chimed in to say it belongs over in the Food & Health subforum. Then this guy hits me with a 10-point penalty, claiming I'm "interfering with moderation" and threatening to slap me with 35 points next time?!
If he’s that worked up, he can go take his frustrations out on his own family instead of taking it out on the users here.
@fadedsailor932
You know I never get bored. 😉
If he’s that worked up, he can go take his frustrations out on his own family instead of taking it out on the users here.
@fadedsailor932
You know I never get bored. 😉
Bahati Štemajzl
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There are all kinds of mods and admins hanging around here, but man, what is up with that arrogant prick 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 🙄🙄🙄
Complaint regarding Observer's moderation.
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Look, I’m stepping up to defend The Observer here—the guy’s got thick skin and he's doing just fine. Props to him!!
Dangerous Liaisons
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Check out this trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbB2oBlP2uI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbB2oBlP2uI
Dangerous Liaisons
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Laura Palmer25 said:Honestly, this is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. It’s a straight-up crime that Glenn Close and John Malkovich didn't sweep the Oscars that year—it feels like a total cosmic injustice. For Malkovich, that was easily the performance of a lifetime. Just stunning, absolutely flawless, and directed to perfection!!! Now I'm just out here hunting for some fancy collector's edition DVD. 🙂
No way, Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer both snagged Oscar nods! Finally.
The Oscar went to the script, the costumes, and the set design.
The movie ended up snagging 7 Oscar nominations in total.
Dangerous Liaisons
in Movies ·
FILM:
The game of seduction is on. It’s absolute chaos when a wealthy widow (Glenn Close), who's used to getting her way, dares a notorious playboy (John Malkovich) to seduce a beautiful young woman who just got married (Michelle Pfeiffer). But here's the catch: this time, someone’s actually going to break the rules and fall in love—which leads to a total disaster, featuring Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves playing along as either helpers or obstacles.
This highly acclaimed winner of three Oscars (plus four more nominations) really nails the lavish 18th-century sets and those super authentic period costumes. Honestly though, the characters feel like they could step straight into the 1900s without missing a beat. Stephen Frears directed this based on that scandalous 1782 novel and Christopher Hampton's 1986 adaptation. "Dangerous Liaisons" is basically a "wild, decadent party; it's wild how much raw emotion leaks out of such a cold, marble-hearted movie."
The game of seduction is on. It’s absolute chaos when a wealthy widow (Glenn Close), who's used to getting her way, dares a notorious playboy (John Malkovich) to seduce a beautiful young woman who just got married (Michelle Pfeiffer). But here's the catch: this time, someone’s actually going to break the rules and fall in love—which leads to a total disaster, featuring Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves playing along as either helpers or obstacles.
This highly acclaimed winner of three Oscars (plus four more nominations) really nails the lavish 18th-century sets and those super authentic period costumes. Honestly though, the characters feel like they could step straight into the 1900s without missing a beat. Stephen Frears directed this based on that scandalous 1782 novel and Christopher Hampton's 1986 adaptation. "Dangerous Liaisons" is basically a "wild, decadent party; it's wild how much raw emotion leaks out of such a cold, marble-hearted movie."
Dangerous Liaisons
in Movies ·
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos wrote this epic about the twisted erotic games played by high society elites back in the late 1700s. I'm talking about *Dangerous Liaisons*—one of those books everyone knows.
It’s all told through letters. You've got the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont running the show; they're partners, rivals, and lovers all rolled into one. Everyone else in the story is just a puppet dancing to their tune. Their letters basically serve as a play-by-play of their obsession with seduction, revenge, and pure malice. For them, sex isn't about connection; it's a weapon used to tear people down.
The Marquise de Merteuil is out for blood after an old flame dumped her. Her plan? Ruin his upcoming marriage by "corrupting" his bride. Initially, she thinks about using the young kid Cécile de Volanges, who's head over heels for the guy, but that plan hits a snag. So, she pivots to a better option: Vicomte de Valmont. The Marquise decides her lover shouldn't get a virgin for a wife, and she wants to make sure Cécile enters marriage as anything but innocent.
While Valmont is busy playing games with Cécile, he starts chasing after the incredibly virtuous de Tourvel. But here's the twist: he actually falls for her. This drives his partner-in-crime, the Marquise, absolutely insane with jealousy. She starts plotting against him just like she does with everyone else, and honestly, it leads both of them straight into a disaster zone.
*Dangerous Liaisons* is pretty much the gold standard for epistolary novels. Seriously, critics often put it above even Rousseau’s *New Heloise* or Goethe’s *Werther*. It’s a brutal look at the pre-revolution elite, driven by the calculated moves of the Marquise de Merteuil and Valmont. Two innocent women, the naive Cécile de Volanges and the saintly de Tourvel, end up as collateral damage. Since Laclos was a military officer and a math guy, he structured the letters so perfectly that the plot moves like a freight train. It's smooth, believable, and frankly, most writers couldn't pull off that kind of pacing if they tried. Even though this was his only novel, his name stayed legendary long after he passed, just like he hoped in a letter to a buddy. The fact that *Dangerous Liaisons*—written way back in 1782—still grips people today is pretty wild, and you can see how much it still resonates through all those movie adaptations.
It’s all told through letters. You've got the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont running the show; they're partners, rivals, and lovers all rolled into one. Everyone else in the story is just a puppet dancing to their tune. Their letters basically serve as a play-by-play of their obsession with seduction, revenge, and pure malice. For them, sex isn't about connection; it's a weapon used to tear people down.
The Marquise de Merteuil is out for blood after an old flame dumped her. Her plan? Ruin his upcoming marriage by "corrupting" his bride. Initially, she thinks about using the young kid Cécile de Volanges, who's head over heels for the guy, but that plan hits a snag. So, she pivots to a better option: Vicomte de Valmont. The Marquise decides her lover shouldn't get a virgin for a wife, and she wants to make sure Cécile enters marriage as anything but innocent.
While Valmont is busy playing games with Cécile, he starts chasing after the incredibly virtuous de Tourvel. But here's the twist: he actually falls for her. This drives his partner-in-crime, the Marquise, absolutely insane with jealousy. She starts plotting against him just like she does with everyone else, and honestly, it leads both of them straight into a disaster zone.
*Dangerous Liaisons* is pretty much the gold standard for epistolary novels. Seriously, critics often put it above even Rousseau’s *New Heloise* or Goethe’s *Werther*. It’s a brutal look at the pre-revolution elite, driven by the calculated moves of the Marquise de Merteuil and Valmont. Two innocent women, the naive Cécile de Volanges and the saintly de Tourvel, end up as collateral damage. Since Laclos was a military officer and a math guy, he structured the letters so perfectly that the plot moves like a freight train. It's smooth, believable, and frankly, most writers couldn't pull off that kind of pacing if they tried. Even though this was his only novel, his name stayed legendary long after he passed, just like he hoped in a letter to a buddy. The fact that *Dangerous Liaisons*—written way back in 1782—still grips people today is pretty wild, and you can see how much it still resonates through all those movie adaptations.