#1 ·
I have an idea for a game. It’s strictly for the brave—those willing to surrender themselves to others without the fear of losing who they are.
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The Game of Losing Yourself
The Game of Losing Yourself
Started by Joseph Davis5 · · 👁 6 views · 49 replies
#2 ·
Given my spiritual convictions, I find such things utterly pointless to engage with, which is why I’ve chosen to stay completely out of the loop.
That being said, I am certain that the local trade school will manage to shake loose a few amateur hacks, seeing as absolutely nobody ever bothers to visit the place.😁
That being said, I am certain that the local trade school will manage to shake loose a few amateur hacks, seeing as absolutely nobody ever bothers to visit the place.😁
#3 ·
Ryan Wilson2 said:Given my spiritual convictions, I’m avoiding that whole thing because it’s just pointless, so I’m officially "out of the game."
But I’m pretty sure that little training academy is going to end up spitting out a few oddballs once they graduate, mostly because nobody even shows up there! 😁
Biff isn't barking about the town; he's really just barking at himself.
Why is Biff so worried about the town? It’s already given its absolute best. There's nothing left to squeeze out of it! And as for who could be a LIVING LEGEND—well, they already are. For the US population, the impact was HUGE.
Biff is stressing over things he doesn't even understand, while being a LIVING LEGEND is actually the healthy way to live.
So why don't you just visit the academy, Biff? Or do you still feel like you haven't quite matured enough for Master Ivan's guidance?
#5 ·
Ryan Wilson2 The user said:All you’re missing now is having Tower Craftsmanship in your hands.
Well, I have to say, Buff is really hitting that ball back with some serious heat! 😁
To my fellow sports enthusiasts on this forum, now that the dust has settled on that electric match between John vs. Soto...
Get ready—there’s a massive tennis showdown on the horizon!
The most relentless critic on this forum. 🙂 placidharbor7
Against.
The baseline player. 🙂 Baphomet's
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If hiddenpuma75 were standing up at the Conference right now, he’d probably introduce these two forum legends like this:
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placidharbor7
Something a little more seasoned. placidharbor7 McKinroe is a true LIVING LEGEND on this forum. He’s got that Sly, self-assured, and slightly prickly personality—much like a talkative, high-spirited American. With a massive Stellium in his 12th house, his strikes carry an incredible amount of power. placidharbor7 Before even stepping into the finals, he had already outmaneuvered a massive lineup of heavyweights in philosophy and religion—both from here at home and abroad. We're talking about icons like Ken Wilber, Andrew Cohen, Satyam, Klimakos-Joshneklikos, Patrick, Dustin, Aurora, Garrison, Tobias, Gadora, and IL. He really held his own against some serious thinkers.
The greatest strength of placidharbor7 lies in his inexhaustible energy and that uncanny ability to rally and return shots until he’s practically retired. It’s a running joke that half of his opponents have been carried off on stretchers from pure exhaustion while he was still just getting warmed up. Because of his relentless, aggressive style of play, the media has dubbed him... Atkins
Master Ivan, our resident tennis guru, enjoys incredibly strong support from everyone at his Own Tennis School—though I have to say, his loudest cheerleaders are definitely the young grizzlies. 🙂 Even those teenage years were full of Polyhymno. 🎉
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Ryan Wilson2
On the other hand, we have someone a bit younger, though they certainly possess a certain charm that appeals to everyone. 😁 I honestly think we should take a moment to consider the nuances here. It’s one of those things that seems straightforward on the surface, but once you really start peeling back the layers, there's a lot more to unpack than most people realize. I might be overthinking it—that's probably just my way—but I truly believe there's a subtle elegance in how this all plays out if you look closely enough. Ryan Wilson2 😈 If you ask me who the Björn Borg of this forum and this whole tennis madness really is, I’d have to say it's Ryan Wilson2. With the moon currently in goat, he’s just radiating that signature cool, effortless composure.
He’s that kind of player—someone who fires off short, lethal shots with incredible precision. People usually just call him: A sharp eye and a steady hand.
In the stands, Ryan Wilson2 always enjoys incredible support from his huge following of female fans gathered in Baphomet's fan club. Big BUBIS 🙂 They provide him with that massive psychological boost he needs during those high-stakes, nail-biting moments in the middle of intense matches. He’s been affectionately nicknamed for it. DEFENDAR'S Baphomet Ryan Wilson2 is playing a baseline game.
Some commentators are pointing out that the secret weapon behind all of Baphmet's successes is actually his mysterious Poreč Manager BALKANIJAN PIMP. ☕ He’s the absolute master of the verbal game, using his psychological edge and endless chatter across the board—whether he's talking to the media, the refs, or the crowd—to subtly tilt the momentum in Baphmet's favor.
All things considered, we’re looking at a true match of the century. This isn't just about sports; it’s an opportunity for fans to actually learn something about tennis—and maybe even a little bit about life—just by watching this massive clash between two absolute legends of the game.
Let the games begin!!
#6 ·
😂
I have a feeling Baphi might not even participate in the match. 😉
edit: Actually, I think that's for the best. 😁
I have a feeling Baphi might not even participate in the match. 😉
edit: Actually, I think that's for the best. 😁
#7 ·
Honestly, I’m worried this is a completely different game entirely, and I’m not sure if you all are ready for it.
Imagine if Joseph Davis5 wasn't Joseph Davis5, if Bo wasn't Bo, and if placidharbor7 wasn't placidharbor7. (Or maybe they are.)
Are you prepared to set aside your identities for seven days, without any guarantee that you'll return to being the same people on this forum? Of course, we're just talking about the forum here, not real life. Are you ready to read a post by Polyhymno without knowing if it's actually her? Could you walk away from everything you've written in your last thousand posts in a single go, hoping that after seven days you can just go back to the way things were? Do you have—or do we have—trust in one another? I’ll be playing too (I’ve already changed my avatar to start), but we need at least five people. If you're in, I'll take applications. Hopefully, we can get this moving this week.
Imagine if Joseph Davis5 wasn't Joseph Davis5, if Bo wasn't Bo, and if placidharbor7 wasn't placidharbor7. (Or maybe they are.)
Are you prepared to set aside your identities for seven days, without any guarantee that you'll return to being the same people on this forum? Of course, we're just talking about the forum here, not real life. Are you ready to read a post by Polyhymno without knowing if it's actually her? Could you walk away from everything you've written in your last thousand posts in a single go, hoping that after seven days you can just go back to the way things were? Do you have—or do we have—trust in one another? I’ll be playing too (I’ve already changed my avatar to start), but we need at least five people. If you're in, I'll take applications. Hopefully, we can get this moving this week.
#8 ·
Joseph Davis5 said:Look, I’m worried this is a whole different ballgame, and honestly, I don't know if you guys are ready for it.
Imagine if Joseph Davis wasn't Joseph Davis, Bo wasn't Bo, and John wasn't John (though maybe they still are).
Are you actually prepared to step away from who you are for seven days, without any guarantee that you'll come back to this forum as the same person? Obviously, we're talking about the forum here, not real life. Are you ready to read a post by Polyhymno without even knowing if it's really her? Could you walk into a single post and renounce everything you've written in the last thousand posts, just hoping that after seven days, things can go back to being normal? Do you—or do we—really have that kind of trust in one another? I'm planning to jump in too (I've already swapped out my avatar), but we need at least five people to make this work. If you're in, let me know, and hopefully, we can get this moving this week.
Whenever I feel like playing, I just install the Devil or whatever.☕ 😛
#9 ·
Ryan Wilson2 said:It feels like the whole game just hit a dead end because the master got disqualified way too early for using profanity.
For those of you who aren't in the loop, "vafankulo" is just an Italian way of saying "f*** off."
Game, set, match.
Ryan Wilson2, please, slow down just a little bit...
As the moderator, coordinator, and official judge for this highly anticipated matchup that everyone is watching so closely, I wouldn't be quite so quick to make such a definitive call.
It honestly seems to me that placidharbor7's comment wasn't actually meant as an insult, especially since he paired it with that grinning emoji. 😬 It’s all about the context, which really shows that there was never any intention to be insulting.
I’m calling on Biff here—for the sake of the game, the fans, and all the supporters out there. 🙂 To the younger generation out there: keep this match going! As for John, I’d suggest being a little more careful with that long tongue of yours. If you aren't careful, you might end up like McKinroe—facing some serious financial penalties or, in the worst-case scenario, losing the match entirely.
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So, I’m officially calling on Ryan Wilson2 and placidharbor7 to make an appearance. It’s high time you two returned to the tennis forum!
Honestly, I think NPR should reach out to John and have him address the public regarding this messy Baphomet situation. It’s time for some transparency.To hell with that "tower craftsmanship" nonsense!
So, how does John actually view the whole issue of proselytizing—or even just being pushy—when it comes to spreading spiritual teachings? I mean, is he and his circle of master students essentially acting like some kind of high-level, spiritual version of Jehovah's Witnesses? 😁
Let's hope Baphmet stays focused and dialed in for this match. 😉
Because, first and foremost, that's what the female fans are expecting. 🙂 What kind of disappointment are we looking at if he and his crew end up failing? I don't quite follow—could you clarify what you mean by "BATINU"? I want to make sure I'm on the right page before I jump in! I'm afraid they aren't seeing the full potential of the racket—not even partially. 😁
#10 ·
hiddenpuma75 said:As the moderator, coordinator, and official referee for this highly anticipated matchup, I wouldn't be quite so definitive about things.
😁
There aren't any moderators or referees here, unless you're looking to step up and play? Can someone stay online for a few minutes for a quick demonstration?
#11 ·
I might lose Joseph Davis5 within the next hour.
So, you have until 5:35 PM to log in as him—post, delete, or try a hijack. The password is 4largo
Let's see what happens...
So, you have until 5:35 PM to log in as him—post, delete, or try a hijack. The password is 4largo
Let's see what happens...
#13 ·
Joseph Davis5 said:I might lose access to my account within the next hour.
So, until 5:35 PM, anyone can log in as Joseph Davis5 to post, delete, or hijack the profile. The password is: 4josephdavis
Let's see how that plays out...
Are you suggesting we just hand over our identities and personas to someone else to speak for us? Imagine how much harder it would be for Percy to stay under the radar. 🤣 What’s even the point of the game if it isn't about figuring out who is who, or cleaning up the mess after someone goes on a warpath using half the forum's accounts? 😁
Ali Nymph basically does that all by herself anyway. 🤣 😁
#16 ·
Joseph Davis5 said:Someone rigged my watch. 😁
Thanks, Joseph Davis5.
Joseph Davis5, I am, though maybe I'm not.
#17 ·
Largo said:Thanks, Largo!
I am, but maybe I'm not.
Why all the drama, Lago?
You were lost, so you just decided to go even further astray, haha.
"Left, right, nowhere near home..."😎 😳
#18 ·
John said:Stop acting, Joseph Davis5.
You were lost, so you decided to go get even more lost, huh?
"Left, right, nowhere to call home..."😎 😳
Are you going to play or not? Why are you so wrapped up in yourself? Having issues?
The password is still the same: 4largo
#20 ·
Rebecca Torres76 said:Al Nymph is already handling her own business anyway🤣 😁
I would like to make a small correction. 😁 All my old accounts have been deactivated, and I can't reactivate them without sending a formal request to the admin. 😉 Furthermore, I don't play by the rules Joseph Davis5 is suggesting—I am always the same person; I simply change my usernames and avatars as easily as changing my makeup or clothes. 😎
I see where Joseph Davis5 is coming from and think his idea could be interesting, but I believe we would all recognize one another quite quickly due to our unique writing styles. It isn't that easy to deceive people when the text is so full of distinct information that reveals itself whether we intend it to or not.😉
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