* What are you like?

[General Logan]

(I hope to get some serious replies, even if they are light-hearted.)

I have been on the boards here for a while. Since they opened up really. There are people I "know" like LowShot, grendel, DJ Evil, Nunziata, HAM, Blofeld, grim_fist, Zod, Carl, etc.

What I know about them and their personalities is from their posts. I have a fairly clear image of their posting style.

Since those days, there have been a flood of people coming in. That is nothing but excellent. It has given me a chance to discuss movies and evertything else under the sun, and even meet a handful of these people face to face.

But for the most part, it is hard not to get lost in a sea of names. It is just human nature to want more of a "face" to connect with.

I am not literally asking for pictures, because there is a thread for it. What I am asking for is, if you care to, maybe a bit of description as to your personalities and how you want to be seen.

The thing is, I have read through "Who would you most like to hang with" and "Who are your fave CHUD writers" threads. And I hate to think that I have failed to appreciate anything from people that have appeared since those very early days, or people that have registered more recently.

As an example of what I mean, I will start things off:

Like most of us, I enjoy discussing movies. But a lot of times I get carried away into discussing things that are off-topic. For the most part I try to be friendly, open-minded, and not a mud-slinger. Sometimes I screw up, but it's hopefully not too bad. I like to joke around, but miss the mark as often as I hit. I am not a two-dimensional Star Wars buff. Whenever I get the chance, I like to meet other Chewers in real life. I have been rewarded every time. I love the site for its info and unique characteristics, I love these boards and the people they attract. I play devil's advocate, even with my own loves.

What about you? I don't know if this thread is of real use to most of you, but I would love to learn more about you people. If no one else reads your reply, know that I will. Thanks.

[Alice in Wonderland]

Um, I like movies.

I like to chatter about them.

And I occasionally like to take the piss.

Adding anything else is redundancy, really.

[Charlie Brigden]

I'm not really sure how to exactly define me. I love talking. I love conversation. I love debate. Well, when it's about movies, or music or Star Wars. I consider myself a film buff, and people know me for my love of them, and my knowledge.

In personality, I'm usually a quiet guy, but I can be very loud at times. I'm pretty shy around a lot of folks, but when I'm in my element, and I'm happy, I'm a pretty open person. I'm always honest.

I like the creative stuff in life, I love my writing, I love art at times. At school, I usually neglected the traditional studies for idle doodling and writing, and absorbed the creative subjects. I really dig it when people respond to my work positively, well any response is good, but I've had some good feedback from my CHUDstory and it made me very proud.

How do I want to be seen? I'm not really sure about that. I guess I want people to see me as I am, how my posts represent me, and hopefully they'll make up their minds as to what I'm like in a way that I can appreciate.

[devincf]

I'm pretty much just like I am here but in real life my sarcasm translates.

[billylove]

Its early but I'll try to explain who I am:

First of all I am a person that is very creative and at the same time very analytical. Most people don't understand this, but I'm good at the arts and good at deep thinking (math, sciences, computers, etc).

I am a achiever and very goal oriented.

I always like to be on a schedule. I even try to schedule play time and CHUD time. wink

I tend to post with a dash of creativity and analysis.

I always try to use the KISS principal. (Keep It Simple Stupid)

My quote in high school was:

"Only the strong shall survive." And this has become more true since I no long go to school.

I sometimes overachive or try too hard and fail at things. I try to do too much at one time.

I am a very loving person.

I always take things in stride. (Mostly)

I'm always open to new ideas, things, and ways.

I search for truth.

And I always try to make a joke or lighten the mood.

I have a dry sense of humor.

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I think I kind of stepped out of the bounds of how others see me here, but I wanted you to know more about me. Because I really like this place and will stay a while. :)

[Assbag]

Nice one. And difficult.

Assbag is an angry bad-ass rockstar with the ability to offend and defend with all too much passion in posts on the boards. I'm all spikes on the outside and all gooey, lovable wuss on the inside. Whereas Assbag is partially a gag and a character I play, I'm nearest to it in reality.
I know very little about movies even though I watched far too many as a kid. I come to CHUD to keep myself updated on the current stuff and figure out which 3 movies I want to watch this year. I usually try to stay quiet on the movie boards since I'm not very knowledgable, but I will participate where I think it might be helpful.
As far as personality goes, I suppose I'd like everyone to cower in fear of my intense aura of hate. But at the same time, I like it when people can look past that and realize that it's not all there is to me.

[Richard Dickson]

Nobody gets me, I'm the wind, baby.

[General Logan]

Fett: Thank you, it is good to know some of that stuff. Sounds like we have a few things in common. Good to know you.

Billy: Thanks also. Again, it sometimes the little things that set us apart from being just another quirky handle. I appreciate dry humor as well. Glad you replied.

Assbag: It was decent of you to reply, and it is appreciated. If your goal is to find out what plenty of persepctives on current movies, i think you have chosen a good place. And keeping to yourself and not posting like the Flood is never a bad thing. I appreciate the time you took to post.

Next?

[Michael Rabattino]

I'm exactly like I am on here, without the arguing. Seriously. Only friendly arguing in real life, nothing really serious.

[General Logan]

I appreciate the rest of you chiming in, I really do. I guess what I am asking though is more than for you to tell me that you are just like you post. You can't always show your personality in your posts. I think that is what Devin meant by the sarcasm not translating.

This might be a thread to also help clear up misconceptions about you too, if there are any. For example, if I felt liked someone thought I was a jerk because of two posts where I was playing the asshole as a joke, my entry above would let them know it was in jest.

I know that there have been a few solid responses already. That is good.

[muncie girl]

I'm generally a really chill person, but given to extreme silliness at times. I can also go from chill to rant in no time. I tend towards using unnecessarily large words when I speak, because my family considers that funny, and I guess I can be fairly cynical and judgmental as well. I'm very compassionate, I think; I always feel angry for victims, but I have little sympathy for stupid people or people with closed minds. Way I was raised. :rolleyes:
Honesty and objectivity are very important to me. So the things that tend to interest me are usually related to science, human stories, or things that can't be explained. I like anything that speaks of human experience on a personal level, because I feel very isolated a lot of the time. I have no capacity for chit-chat; when I talk to people I like to really exchange ideas, not just fill the air with sound. But I'm shy with strangers, so I end up not talking much at all. And people don't seem to know what to make of me when they first meet me because of my shyness and weird vernacular, and I have my own unusual style of dress that doesn't quite look normal either.

[Richard Dickson]

I'm generally a nice person, but I don't usually let that get in the way of me calling 'em as I see 'em. I can be pretty cynical, but I also like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I always tell people that if I kid them or make jokes about them, that's my way of saying they're "in," that I've accepted them into the circle of what I call friends. It's if I'm serious with you all the time that you need to worry.

So basically, I'm a mental wreck who should have long ago collapsed under the weight of all these contradictions.

[Mad Man Mundt]

I'm irreverent. I generally don't believe in taboos. I don't care about about things others care about. While most are wondering what is going to happen with work, I wonder what new comics come out this week or somthing equally as trivial to others as their concerns are to me. If I call you friend there is little I won't do for you.

[Swykk]

i'm loyal to the few people i care for. i consider almost everyone here acquaintances in good standing. if i argue with you it's not out of spite and most of the time, i respect someone's opinions on a matter more after a debate. i don't think too many chewers know or care about me and that's cool, i'm still kind of new. i'd like to get to know everyone better as time passes is what i'm saying.

i'm mostly a smart ass fanboy with a knack for humor. i don't take anything very seriously (other than topics found here which is why i like CHUD). i like music (i'm learning piano and have a keyboard synth) and movies. i'm pretty easy to get along with as long as you have a working brain.

[Geoff Foster]

Ok - first and foremost I am a big sci-fi/horror/fantasy fan - although I'm not able to watch as much as I would like these days (marriage has its consequences).

I would like to think that I am fairly knowledgable on the above subjects - but in my old age (30), I find that my memory aint what it used to be. wink

By day I'm a lowly, run-of-the-mill IT bod, by night - a Rugby League journo (a sport you probably know nothing about and care even less for) and champion of downtrodden supporters' causes.

Strengths: Sense of humour, easygoing nature and sweet smell.

Weaknesses: Cynical, sarcastic, opinionated and I confess to indulging in the odd bit of trollery (the result of too many years spent on Usenet) - actively seeking out assholes to torment at each and every opportunity.

Oh - and you'll struggle to find me when it's my round at the bar (or so friends tell me).

Honestly though – I am an ok guy.

[voltes5]

I am pretty much the same on the boards. I'm a very quiet person and prefer to be alone. I like being in my office (at home) and just working/playing with my computer and/or watching DVDs.

I am also pretty vocal on the boards, but in real life, you can hear a pin drop. I'm the kid from the back of the classroom whom no one would notice if I were absent. That's not a cliche -- it happened to me numerous times (as I would not receive any late or tardy slips).

I try to be calm and clear-headed about things, but I am an emotional person. Sometimes, I do and say things that just come from the heart. But this is only with close friends. If I don't know you, I will let you speak while I just listen.

I pretty much noticed a change in me posting here. I've gotten pretty sarcastic and even vulgar. I think it means that I feel comfortable with you guys and gals. I also think that I post really corny and bad jokes, but I'm only trying to emulate the masters here (and you know who you are).

[Brian Ross]

Well I love movies, I havnt seen as many classics as I should have though, naughty me...
But I am catching up quite quickly.
I've always been interested in the process of making movies and still dig learning about it. I loved watching those "Cinema Magic" shows on cable as a kid.

I have a good sense of humor methinks and try to look on the light side of life, but I can get irritible easily. OH YEAH FUCK YOU TOO PAL!

I just finished taking 2 years of community college and then am going on to a *real* college in August. I am taking some liberal arts courses such as photography, however I am not really sure what I want to do with my life. Something movie related but I'm not to sure how that will go. I am very creative I just havnt found my outlet yet.

And I do have wookie legs.

[LlamaRama]

I too love movies, but know next to nothing about them. I'm certain I've seen fewer of them than 98% of the people on these boards. Probably a result of my parents actually waiting until I was 13 to let me see PG-13 movies without restraint, and only letting me watch R movies freely very recently.

I believe the truth is always in the middle between two extremes, never black and white but always gray. As such, I believe compromise is what makes the world go round.

I believe the truth is usually the simple, obvious answer. I believe Lee Harvey Oswald shot JFK.

In spite of this, I love thinking up Machivellian plots and machinations and have an unending fascination for conspiracy theories. Guilty pleasure, I suppose.

I keep to myself and don't speak unless I have an opinion.

I avoid unnecessary conflict as a rule, as it generally serves no purpose and I usually end up seeing the other person's side and forgiving them.

I have trouble making friends but rarely ever lose them.

I'm one of the most liberal people I know, which is strange considering I'm a white, (supposedly) Protestant, heterosexual male living in a small Southern town.

I believe morality is subjective and God, as traditionally perceived, doesn't exist. I try to live under a strict moral code though, just in case I'm wrong.

And at this point, it's 2:20 in the morning and I'm just rambling because I'm bored. So I'll stop.

[flyarz]

I'm very laid back. I just like to talk, be friendly, chill out. That's why I dig these boards, I really just like to be me...

So basically I'm not answering your question at all...I'm just an enigma...Yeah, enigma, that sounds wicked smart...

[Kronos]

I'm the nicest person you'd ever want to meet. I get compliments from people on my phone style and ability to be courteous to even the most rude individuals. I believe that when people are angry they must have a time to calm down...then I have control over them because they now can be dealt with. Let them vent, then I take over. Usually I win with this approach.

But if you purposely wrong me -including stealing from me, which I take deeply personally- you will never find a more ruthless, devious, or unflinching enemy.

I'm very patient, can lie in wait for the proper opportunity. Again, I usually win...lawfully.

I'm a good dad who teaches his son how to do all the right things, how to treat women properly, how not to speak to people.

I'm a high-average bowler.

I believe feet were made for pressing throttle pedals, kick-starting motorcycles, motating mountain bikes. Walking is necessary if your vehicle breaks. Running is necessary for chasing down and kicking thieves or vandals.

[Blofeld]

I am:

a man that used to think that he was charmed, that everything would be perfect without any effort; and I've learned differently.

a man that used to think he was afraid of being alone; and I've learned differently.

a man that used to think he was an asset; and I've learned that's the case. But the trick is making others feel the same way.

[Will]

Blofeld:
I am:

a man that used to think that he was charmed, that everything would be perfect without any effort; and I've learned differently.

a man that used to think he was afraid of being alone; and I've learned differently.

a man that used to think he was an asset; and I've learned that's the case. But the trick is making others feel the same way.Well, I think you're an asset, but then that's just me.

We have some here that are a lot less "set" than you, but then, that's just me. :)

[Django]

I am the last of my breed. The last in a long line of bad guys. Mean, evil...if it ends in "ist," it was a trait on display in my family.

With me, Clan Carlson dies. For all time.

I live with the knowledge that I was a mistake. As much as one wanted me, the other loathes my existence since I was a child.

And he is not alone.

I scare people because I'm a wild card. Fate and destiny have taught me that nothing we do matters, that everything will be forgotten in time except for rare examples of actions which benefit the world at large.

I piss those off who wish to control me. I upset those who claim to know me. And I instill fear into all who cross my path.

I've lost all those who I have ever loved. The more I feel, the worse they ended up. So I have learned not to care. I trust no one. I have excepted my solitude as well as the consequences of whether I am right, or wrong.

What I do I achieve better than anyone. No one can touch me. As such, people have always tried to suppress me. Tried to ruin my plans. They fail.

They always fail.

The handle "Django" is not some anecdote, a reminder of the past or so cool sounding nickname I picked up on the fly. It is a name closer to me than my own. It is what I was destined to be known by.

I trust no one but I am ready to martyr myself for anyone. As such, I win either way. Live or die.

This is a fact people have a hard time trying to accept. They think I am mad. That I'm doing or saying these things for attention, to be noticed. They are wrong. It's not my problem, but theirs.

Who am I? Do you really want to know?

I am I'm me.

And I'm our only hope for a hero...

[Michael Rabattino]

Django, that's the best post i've read in awhile.

[Kronos]

Django=kind=1

[voltes5]

Django = Cool

When I was watching "Minority Report" -- especially when Anderton was "scrubbing" for clues -- I found myself saying, "Django."

[Eli Cross]

Well, shit.

After reading Django's post, I feel like anything I write will be "Eli sez Hi".

Anyhow...

My real name is Mike.

I am a published writer (two full-length plays, one one-act) and actively receive a royalty check each January & July. I suppose this makes me a professional writer (please note that I didn't say I receive an enormous royalty check).

I hold two B.A.'s from a large Midwestern university, one in English, the other in Film (my minors were the Applied Sciences and Psychology, making me eligible for little more than appearing on Jeopardy! ).

I won't bore you with my filmic influences.

I have a fine red-haired girlfriend whom I intend to marry as soon as possible.

I hang out at CHUD mainly to see what other similarly inclined genre filmlovers have got to say and just how peculiar we really all are.

My advice: chill out a little on the newbies. It takes a while to find your CHUD place.

And my sign-off is sincere.

Peace.

[Chavez]

I'm definite in my views, but always willing to consider the other side; if presented well, I may not agree, but I'll respect it;

I'm quick with a quip, and fairly witty (I find I get more witty the more alcohol I consume; sadly, others do not agree);

I learned long ago (but not soon enough) that a self-deprecating sense of humor softens what those unsure of your motivations might otherwise take offense at;

Civil debate trumps red-faced argument every time;

Don't take life so seriously, you'll live longer;

Racism, sexism, etc are stupid cop-outs - talk to someone for 5 minutes first, and you can find all kinds of REAL and legitimate reasons to hate them;

Uh, I think that's a fine overview of the "Tao of Chavez" for these purposes.

Swell thread, BTW.

[HeavyMetalThunder]

I don't look it or act it, but I am vicious. My friends (Assbag, Alkindzsky, and others who don't post here) aren't so much my friends as they are my family. I see to it that everyone who proves themselves trustworthy, kind and loyal becomes a member of my family. And as I said, I am viciously protective of those I love. I never thought I would be, but the last 7-8 of my life years have cemented in me what my parents have always taught me: People are most important in life. I will kill to protect my family, and I will die as well. I hope I never find need to do either, but I am prepared. I think that's the most important thing about me. If you were to meet me, that would either be something you figured out instantly, or else you would certainly come to learn it. Then, by getting to know me, you'd know that I'm smart and often a smart-ass, but usually affectionately so. I work hard for what I accomplish and I don't do things halfway. I'm very (x3) sensitive at times, and pretty emotional as males go, but then I don't know many other emotional males. I'm honest to the core, sometimes gratingly so, and I don't often mince words, but at the same time I'm a diplomat and peacemaker. My mother describes me as "the peacemaker and loving provider." I've got good business sense, but I hate business because no one ever seems as professional as I am. I like having fun, but I'm no risktaker. I'm no good at small talk and I don't do well with superficial relationships. Like I said, I don't do things halfway. Yer in or yer out. I have a strong faith in God, and I aspire to be a Man in the truest sense of the word: honest, loving, providing, supportive, etc, just like my father taught me to be. My passion is music, and I love to entertain people. Post-rock-stardom will find me teaching high school, or else trailriding with my best friend, who will also be my wife. She's "named" earlier in this post.
Here on the boards, I just try to be a friend to those chewers that I know, and the ones that I like, and then I stay out of everyone else's business. I don't try to be extra funny or super deep, I just write when I have something to say, and I don't even try to make myself look like something I'm not. People on here are smarter than most MB posters I've encountered, and people can see through that stuff anyway. Which means I really don't have a lot of respect for people who try to pull it off. Ain't happenin' kids. We can tell.
I guess the last thing you need to know about me is that unless I really (x3) love a movie, I can't stand seeing films more than twice.

[Jason Pollock]

You had me at hello, HMT.

I believe in you.

[HeavyMetalThunder]

Jason Pollock:
You had me at hello, HMT.

I believe in you.That's a really great thing to say. I can tell you mean it. Thanks, Jason.

[imported_Adam Warren]

I'm drawn to confrontation. Put me in a room full of socialists and I'll explain how immigrants will ruin democracy. I love debate. I question everything.

I like to drink. I’m critical of myself. I don’t trust conscientious people. I use sarcasm and satire in conversation to route the righteous. I can be funny and people often enjoy my banter. I pontificate. I get carried away, slipping rapidly from navel gazing self-congradulation to downright offensive trash, often in a vain attempt to piss some ninny off.

On that note, there are many negative traits which have been attributed to my person, but perhaps ‘condescending’ is the most accurate. Many people accuse me of this. Sometimes friends have told me, after a social gathering, that the person(or persons) I met were uncomfortable, often asking why I’m so cold, detached and withdrawn. Such brooding chap, I know, but get me out of that nasty crowd, one on one, and I’ll open-up. Pour me a Scotch and I’m yours.

I am truly congenial when given an intimate setting, not to mention trustworthy and forgiving. I’m slow to anger in the physical sense. I’ve been accused of not having a temper. Mentally, I’ve a shorter fuse(naturally). I won’t turn red and start yelling, but my tongue is hair-trigger.

I like nice clothes. Well-dressed, they say. And despite my numerous shortcomings, most people like me. Some to the point of enjoying my fashionable company.

[Rath/Brendan]

This is really me, not my brother:

I'm 18. I have blue eyes and brown hair, which I normally wear in a crew cut. I like polo shirts, slacks, and nice suits. I shave only when my dad tells me to.

I don't drive, although I do have a car.

I love music, especially Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, and Elvis Costello. I listen to everything from prog rock to classical.

I am a soundtrack fanatic. It is my goal to obtain every soundtrack John Williams has ever done. I also think James Horner is absolutly brilliant.

Although I put on a cynical facade, I'm a hopless romantic.

Even though I get hot under the collar sometimes, I'm quick to apologize and forgive.

I don't know what I want to do with my life at this point in time. I'm going to NYU as a cinema studies student this fall, but want to teach at some point in my life as well. I would really like to direct, but I don't have the motivation to get started. Which is a problem.

My strengths lie in film criticism, debate, and screenwriting.

I love to write poetry.

I am a comic book nut. However, I collect collections rather than issues. Even though I think comic books are one of the true 20th century American art forms, I don't have a very sizable collection. I have half a run of Preacher, From Hell, Road to Perdtion, and Death: The High Cost of Living.

I would love to see a Preacher HBO series, but I don't think the talent is going to spend seven years on it.

I think Natalie Portman needs better roles. I hope Cold Mountain will be a breakthrough for her.

I miss Ted Demme.

My mother died when I was five. As a result, I was depressed and angry until I was 16, when I began therapy. Coincdentally, that was also the summer I discovered CHUD.

While I take medications now and feel good most of the time, there are some days I just feel like I want to kill myself. Then I tell myself that that's a stupid idea.

I've never been drunk, never smoked, and never been laid. I believe that I would be a nasty, violent drunk, a chain smoker, and a good lay. But don't we all think the latter?

I like Dr. Pepper and Resses Pieces.

I love Steven Spielberg movies and Jennifer Garner.

I have high hopes for the Daredevil movie.

It is my dream to one day write for CHUD. I love you guys, I really do. You have helped me through so much you don't even know. I don't know what I would do without you. Even you, Devin.

[billylove]

Rath: I used to love DP. switched to Coke. Keep your dreams alive, these are the things that keep you going.

Adam Warren: We definately have to meet if not just to see you lay it down on some insignifigant soul. Honestly, we could really have some good discussions, You and I.

HMT: I just love your name. I'm such a big metal head. It turns off 90% of the people I meet. Call it a lame person deotorant if you will. Granted, some people that don't like my music are cool, just not too many of them that I can honestly call a friend.

Chavez: You rule.

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This thread rules.

[Will]

I am older than all of you. I am also proudly less mature than any of you. I have created the life I have always wanted.

Beautiful, loving wife, great kids, the enviroment I like the best around me. I am not so into "things," as one might expect. I could have a lot more and am easily satisfied. I have Uncle Fred, a doll that farts, over my computer.

I go where I want, when I want, and rarly have to "BE" anywhere. I do just sometimes take off and drive across America.

My job is to think up new ideas and that is what I do. There are people who run the businesses I set up. I don't administer them, I just think them up. I also get royalies from things I created.

I have six business, not including writing the current book, with another, nor the films I am making, starting this October. The last film was NOT a business venture, it was charity.

I am a beach and water freak and normally spend as much time on, in and around water as I can.

I am easy to talk to, in person, intollerant as anyone you'll ever met if I believe some dickhead is at work.

My property is my santuary and NOBODY comes through those gates down below, that I am not comfortable with.

I help people and I enjoy it. I like creating and I really enjoy getting somebody to contribute their create to something I am interested in and watch the combined create grow into something truly remarkable.

I am the absolute worst enemy you could ever have, if it winds up that way. I NEVER forget and I never will stop. Enough about that nasty stuff.

I am close with my Dad, I have the same two best friends I had when I was poor, ALTHOUGH, I did just learn that I am a mindless, worthless, robot who is incapable of thinking anything for himself, from reading shit on these boards. You learn something new everyday.

I like CHUD and have met some very interesting people here, including a few people I think I will be dealing with in the real world for sometime to come.

[billylove]

Will, I have the same farting man over my computer too.

God I love that guy. *sniff*

[General Logan]

muncie girl It is good to be a bit different, I would wager that people find more reasons to want to know you.

Poxy Good to hear from you here too. Kinda figured a bit of that out from your posts, but I hope you consider me "in" one day. :)

Mad_Man Heh. I a lot like that. Though I do worry about trivial facts of life, I often catch myself anxiously awaiting something positive while those around me succumb to the details of life. That is good, I think.

swykk Good to hear. I think you will make plenty of solid friendships here. You no doubt have.

AgentOrange I think most people here could do with relaxing and enjoying themselves a bit more. Seems like you do so quite well. Nice to meet you.

Voltes I am glad that you have an outlet to be heard. We all have a voice, and if this is what fits you, then please, speak! :)

Brian Ross I can relate. Not just to the legs thing either. Having a creative drive and struggling to find an outlet takes time. I will let you know exactly how much once I am through it myself... :)

Llama I think that CHUD is an ideal place for you. You can pick up a lot of information, plus you aren't bogged down with needing to chime in on every last thread. That will make a difference in how people see you. And it is good.

Kronos That sounds very respectable. I have always had a sense of that, but to read your perspective on yourself, and to hear your opinions on child-rearing just add to my respect.

Blofeld I am thankful that you are here. It is my hope that I have left a decent impression on you. You are a mainstay here, something around which these boards have been built. I am in the most difficult period of my life, a trying summer ahead that will beat all shitty years gone by. And I would like to chat with you sometime, if you would be interested in doing so.

Django It has taken me a while to learn to appreciate you and your ways. I will gladly admit that I was once mistaken if it means that there is an opportunity to be included amongst those you... well, not gonna say admire, but co-appreciate.

Eli Congrats on you (moderate) success! It sounds like you are doing well in life, and it seems that good things indeed happen to good people. Thanks for adding your post.

Chavez Nice reply! Thanks for contributing. I think that debate is excellent, and this place is ripe for good-natured, but in depth discussion. Glad you are onboard.

HMThunder Sounds like we are alike in a few ways. Being an emotinal male myself, I am usually the peacemaker also. Except for the occasion where I am personally involved with one side... I leanred quite a bit from your post.

Adam Warren I can relate to that. Kidna what I meant by devil's advocate. Wanting everyone to see the opposite side fo what it is... just as valued as one's own.

Rath Your openness and excitement are catching. Don't allow people to hurt your feelings. You will remain a better person for it.

Will I can't tell you enough how great it is that you aren't limited by what people think of you, or what numbers appear on your birth certificate. There is no reason to be anything but glad to be alive. You seem both fun-loving, and able to give people hell. Both with a chuckle. I am impressed, even envious of your success. I have learned quite a bit about you in recent threads. Glad you are here.

Thank you all for replying, I hope I have responded to everyone's serious posts so far... You are appreciated. :)

[Capt. Eucalyptus]

I am a devoted, doting father. I even change the smelly ones. wink

I am a decent husband, getting better every day.

I am what most around here would term a conservative Christian, though I am still a Democrat.

I love Will Smith movies and hope to own them all on DVD and want to have a room in my house that's all Will all the time. wink

I love movies of all shapes and sizes and my two perennial faves are "Cool Hand Luke" and "Buckaroo Banzai". If I could remake myself I would be a cross between the two.

Pizza will be my downfall. Porn almost was.

I like Dilbert, Calvin and Hobbes, Far Side and Doonesbury. No other page in the newspaper is worth my time.

I post regualrly on this board and the one at <a href="http://www.carm.org" target="_blank">www.carm.org</a> .

Oh, and Reign of Fire will rule the world.

That is all.

[Will]

* General Logan:
Will I can't tell you enough how great it is that you aren't limited by what people think of you, or what numbers appear on your birth certificate. There is no reason to be anything but glad to be alive. You seem both fun-loving, and able to give people hell. Both with a chuckle. I am impressed, even envious of your success. I have learned quite a bit about you in recent threads. Glad you are here.

Thank you all for replying, I hope I have responded to everyone's serious posts so far... You are appreciated. :) Logan,

I feel the same about you and I was furious when you disappeared there for awhile. I am glad you are back.

[Will]

capteucalyptus (Scott Roche):
I want to have a room in my house that's all Will all the time. wink

Gosh, I love you!

[prala is just for jk]

i am much cuter in real life.

other than that, what you see? what you get.

[Geoff Foster]

* General Logan:
AgentOrange I think most people here could do with relaxing and enjoying themselves a bit more. Seems like you do so quite well. Nice to meet you.
Mate, I forgot to add that the description given applies only when I'm taking my medication - because without my MEDICATION......well.....you know.....I get.....sort of......all &lt;eyes widen&gt; STRESSED out.......like when people ANNOY ME &lt;neck muscles bulge&gt;.......and....I get mad........and pick up SHARP objects &lt;saliva dribbles down chin&gt; ......and I wanna kill KILL - KILLLL all you filthy sons o' bitches MUHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!

[Russell Lucas2]

I'm also glad your hiatus has ended, Logan. One of the first lengthy threads I read on these boards was a thread of yours concerning relationships. I started a lengthy e-mail to you to express my appreciation for your candor and to confess like-mindedness, but I didn't finish it or, obviously, send it.

What am I like? I'm really not sure. I guess I'm x when compared to 95% of the populace and y when compared to 5% of the populace. Not much clarity there, eh?

I'll summarize:

I'm someone you'd get along with.

[Pray for BlackSabbath]

Oooh, very good topic. Its nice to learn about most of the people here. I guess its my turn...

I am probably one of the younger people on these boards (16), but I don't let that have any effect when it comes to expressing my opinion.

I am like most other people. I have lots of friends and a few enemies. My life is both happy and sad at the same time. I love my family. I love movies. I love art in general.

I am very much an underachiever. In School I don't pay attention to those subjects that I deem "unnecessary" but I pay very close attention in those classes that I find interesting. I fail math even though I understand everything we do in it. I get straight A's in English and History while not even trying. I get asked if I will go to honors every year for History and English and I say no because its too much god damn work and I would rather sit on my ass talking on CHUD or watching a good movie.

I have a girlfriend, and if it wasn't for her I probably would have been arrested for something by now. She has kept me on track in my life for over a year. She does visit this site but doesn't post anything. I need to get her to start doing that. THANKS SARAH!

I am new here but I have posted on other forums (I used to post under my real name, Kevin Lenhart, on the DVDSewer and DVDShrine forums. I probably should start posting there again). I hope to learn about all you guys and listen to your opinions. I also have an average knowledge of film and I hope to learn more from you guys.

[Blofeld]

prala:
...what you see? what you get.I see nothing.

Oh ... I get it. Tease.

[Chavez]

* General Logan
Chavez Nice reply! Thanks for contributing. I think that debate is excellent, and this place is ripe for good-natured, but in depth discussion. Glad you are onboard.
billylove w/removable pants:

Chavez You ruleAw, shucks, fellers......

I've always stood by the adage that despite differences on the boards, I could definitely sit down and drink some beers with the vast majority (say 99%) of CHUDdites; and if s/he's a non-drinker, I'll even buy the sarsparilla. wink

[Will]

Sabbath,

How cool is that,? You are 16 freakin' years old you like Black Sabbath? In (Gawd I hate to say this) 1969 I was introduced to Black Sabbath's music and I promptly learned the bass parts to every one of their songs. 17 years ago, in the Border Partrol Academy, I met a "kid" of 21 who knew every lyric to everyone of their songs and I was kidding him about it, being how young he was. You weren't even born then. Amazing!

BTW, in school my middle name was "Underachiever" so don't be dismayed. I like what I have managed to do in the years since I received that tag. Those who said that about me are dead, really old or unemployed. It works out.

How can a righteous Sabbath lover ever wind up anything but great?

[prala is just for jk]

Blofeld's Mom:


Oh ... I get it. Tease.i love you, blofeld.

[Seahawk]

I am who I am, nothing more, nothing less.

I am a dangerous person to cross, few have, few will. I live my life each day to better the world, to reach out and to make those around me smile, no matter who they are.

I love. I love my kids at church, I love my friends, I love you and I love all.

I wake up each day knowing that its a new day and that I can make a difference in something, in someone, somewhere. I do not give up on people, unless you decide to give up on me.

I do not wait. I move. I run. I walk with intent, intensity and purpose. I do not let anyone, anything or anywhere stand in my way. I will move forward, I will take charge and I will succeed.

I watch. I care. I hug. I love. I do not allow somone to pass by me upset. I reach out, I give of my heart and of my soul no matter the cost to me. If someone lives, then whatever I can do to save them, I shall.

Each day is a battle. A battle to discuss instead of argue, a fight to be patient and a fight to resist reaching out and whacking sense into those you pass in this world.

Patience. Kindness. Intensity. Humor. Laughter. Smile.

The power of one can change another. Ten, a thousand, a million or an entire world. I hold that power. I have it within my hands. And I will not be stopped.

I am but one man...

[Trillian]

AgentOrange:
Weaknesses: Cynical, sarcastic, opinionated and I confess to indulging in the odd bit of trollery (the result of too many years spent on Usenet) - actively seeking out assholes to torment at each and every opportunity.Crap man, those are weaknesses? I always counted those among my strengths! Well, I'm just me. I'm not a exeedingly nice person to people who arent competent. Come to think of it, I' m not a exeedingly nice person ever... Thats not true. I make friends easily in real life (yall scare me here) but people are slow to recieve my trust. I enjoy black comedies. Immensely. I hate Disney movies, and only go to them to point and laugh when someone ineviably gets hurt. I love the city, but I miss trees and plants. I love reading, and my current favorite book is the long dark tea time of the soul. How do I want to be seen. In high school, I prided myself on not having a image. People never knew what to expect from me, and most still dont. I havent smoked a cigarette in 2 and a half years, and my only bad habit is ridicule. Oh, and my addiction to caffenated soap. <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/caffeine/5a65.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/caffeine/5a65.shtml</a>
Ahhh, gotta love them legal drugs.
Oh yeah, and one day I plan to rule the world. (not kidding)

[Ludwig]

What am I like?

I am the proverbial Nice Guy. I am very generous and a great friend to those willing to be friends with me. I have showered many Chewers with presents for no apparent reason. I call people for no other reason than to hear their voices.

I am not self-conscious in the least, and do not mind making an ass out of myself for a few laughs. I love to laugh and fool around. I love to eat and can cook a variety of dishes from all over the cullinary landscape. My favourite cooking styles are Italian and Chinese.

I am very level-headed, and it takes me a lot to get mad or to get me worried or panicked. I have never been violently mad at anyone my whole life. But to be honest I haven't had anything really bad happen to me in my life. I have yet to break anything (knocks on wood), I have never suffered from any major medical problems (knocks on wood), my parents are still together and still alive, and really, other than the usual cheating trists of my teen years, I have never had anyone completely shit on me or do anything nasty to me (with the exception of about a year and a half ago, but I will not discuss that here). And no, that is not an invitation for one of you to come and destroy me with your evil ways!

I get bored with work easily. That has been my greatest weakness thus far, and has gotten me into trouble more than once. The last few years have been better for me in that way, and this current job continues to challenge me, but it is a hard behaviour to break.

In Real Life tm, I am a computer programer for a graphic arts/publishing firm. I also do part-time work for some other firms, even one owned by another chewer (www.homeownersrights.com). I am highly over-educated, having about 7 years of university and 2.5 years of community college under my belt. I studied Mathematics in university, and as part of my Thesis/Convocation project, hepled to do statistical research for the provincial Ombudsman to prove that video lottery/gambling terminals could be programmed to not produce random results (i.e. the house could set them up in such a way as to limit the ammount paid out per day). Previous to the study I worked on, the province denied that there was any wrong-doing on behalf of the casinos (which are all government-run). We actually forced the gaming types to reprogram the machines to be more fair and less to the advantage of the house, which we later re-verified statistically. It was cool because I got paid to gamble and record the results and do statistical research on the data. I, of course, was not allowed to keep any of my winnings.

I have very few friends (not just real friends but friends in general), and sometimes I get a bit depressed about it. And the few friends I do have are all here on CHUD. In "real life" I hang out with no one but my immediate family. And my two bitch cats (Penelope and Shadow).

Ludwig isn't a persona I've made up for your consumption. He's me. I am very much like Prala in that way. So if you find me grating or annoying here, we probably shouldn't meet in real life.

I do not hate people. I seem to be incapable of it. I get anoyed sometimes with the behaviour I see, but I am never one to judge people out-of-hand for a messageboard quip or a dose of sarcasm that was misconstrued.

[Will]

Ludwig is a genuinely nice as he seems on these boards, no BS. I owe him nothing, so I have no reason to lie. He does take being the target of jokes as well or better than anyone I know. He DOES however like to sit in your favorite chair with no pants on, so beware.

[purple_hazed]

Hello everyone, and yes I am new to the board. I have enjoyed reading the posts here so much.

Most people say I have a good sense of humor, and I am very personable with others. I work and go to college, so it leaves me with little time to go to movies. I do catch one every now and then, but I am lucky because I have Sundance and Independent film channel. I love to watch Indie films, and I prefer Indie films over big screen movies.

I am an artist, and I love photography. I like to read when I have the time. I play tennis avidly, and hardly ever miss the Grand Slam matches on TV. If I can't get the matches on tv, I watch the real time scoreboards on the websites connected to tennis matches. My favorite tennis player is Roger Federer, but he is not having too much luck lately.

I love music, and my music tastes are eclectic. I love folk the most. I currently have a passion for Ryan Adams(not to be confused with Bryan)and Fiona Apple.

I am very openminded and non-judgemental of others. I dislike snobs, and people that are superficial. (Smartasses really get on my nerves.)

I guess you could call me a Bohemian at heart, that loves coffee shoppes, poetry readings, expresso in the morning, and acoustic music.

but most of all..I am completely nuts.
:D

I do hope I make some friends here. I wouldn't mind some free beer...lmao.

[kittyinjammies]

What am I like? Hmmm.

I am a mother first, before anything else in my life. I am fiercely protective of my children, moreso because their father has chosen to pretend they don't exist.

I am generous to a fault, often getting myself in trouble with financial and emotional largesse. I have made MANY mistakes in life and I like to think I have learned from them and bettered myself due to the education.

I am hypersensitive and vulnerable. I don't trust anyone at first. I think people should have to earn your trust, but I am gullible enough to trust others with no compunction.

I've been told I'm pretty but I don't believe it.

I think all people have beauty within them. Until they prove otherwise.

I can go zero to bitch in 2.5 seconds. I have been known to start physical fights with very large men over salacious comments (I am only five foot two, if that tells you anything).

This rambles. I'm a mess. That is all.

[Katanga]

I'm a father and husband.
I'm a grown-up kid...a rarity for CHUD. wink
I enjoy simplicity...a cheeseburger, a glass of wine, movies, laughs..etc
I enjoy complexity...kung fu, raising my girls, studying things I have no grasp on until I do, law.
I'm sometimes riddled with self-doubt and anxiety.
I'm sometimes so overly confident I come off like a complete asshole.
I'm reactionary...emotional.
I want to be liked but I'm also a bit of a misanthrope.
I have attained a measure of financial security but I had to lose my dad to get it. Guilt city, kids.
I lived overseas for awhile studying with great martial artists...but I feel lacking about it. Like it was a waste.
I think there are no boundaries for joking, self-parody or satire.
I think this site and board is truly a unique place.