Title: ME
Post by: Mistermischief on September 17, 2010, 02:49:49 AM
Post by: Mistermischief on September 17, 2010, 02:49:49 AM
Hello.
I am an educator and working on my doctorate in public policy at Boston University. Despite my connections to academia, I consider myself a rational individual and an objectivist.
I am interested in a lot of topics, but the first thing I like in a forum is just to laugh. Looking for intelligent conversation, but I tend to use online forums to relax after work or studying, so I mainly like to hunt down the humour (or post some of my own) and have a good laugh.
Is there a strictly humour forum? If not, can a newbie start one up?
Mr. Mischief
I am an educator and working on my doctorate in public policy at Boston University. Despite my connections to academia, I consider myself a rational individual and an objectivist.
I am interested in a lot of topics, but the first thing I like in a forum is just to laugh. Looking for intelligent conversation, but I tend to use online forums to relax after work or studying, so I mainly like to hunt down the humour (or post some of my own) and have a good laugh.
Is there a strictly humour forum? If not, can a newbie start one up?
Mr. Mischief
Title: Re: ME
Post by: deekayfry on September 17, 2010, 03:06:48 AM
Post by: deekayfry on September 17, 2010, 03:06:48 AM
Quote from: "Mistermischief"Hello.
Looking for intelligent conversation, but I tend to use online forums to relax after work or studying, so I mainly like to hunt down the humour (or post some of my own) and have a good laugh.
Welcome to HAF, friend. Don't worry about intelligent and lengthy arguments. If that is what you want, I would recommend you head over to the philosophy section. There's a hopping mad party over there. Just don't forget your :)
Title: Re: ME
Post by: i_am_i on September 17, 2010, 06:09:40 AM
Post by: i_am_i on September 17, 2010, 06:09:40 AM
Quote from: "Mistermischief"Is there a strictly humour forum? If not, can a newbie start one up?
Why? This forum is what it is. It it's laughs you're looking for then why come here?
And I absolutely hate that made-up word "newbie." Sorry.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 17, 2010, 07:22:39 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 17, 2010, 07:22:39 AM
Quote from: "Mistermischief"Is there a strictly humour forum? If not, can a newbie start one up?Hello Mister
Mr. Mischief
I don't see it would be a problem starting a humorous thread.
Religion is often funny weird or ridiculous.
The laid back lounge section is fairly open, Homer Simpson is currently visiting.
In Media you will find the Atheist image dump.
Also try - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5432&p=75367 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5432&p=75367)
and Random Stuff... viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5803 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5803)
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 17, 2010, 08:13:07 AM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 17, 2010, 08:13:07 AM
Hey, your avatar made me really laugh. Hiyas.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Tank on September 17, 2010, 09:03:50 AM
Post by: Tank on September 17, 2010, 09:03:50 AM
Hi
This isn't a forum based on lulz and fun. You'd probably be better off at rationalia.com where serious conversation is as rare as rocking horse droppings. However, this place is good for some considered conversation and some subtle/dry humour.
Welcome aboard.
Regards
Chris
Useful links for new members
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here.
Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=18210#p18210) More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How to discuss efficiently and effectively (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=78314#p78314) Before entering into a serious discussion I implore you to read the first post of this thread.
How do I use the quote feature? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3442#p3442) If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8597#p8597) The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=70041#p70041) Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=44) The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
.
This isn't a forum based on lulz and fun. You'd probably be better off at rationalia.com where serious conversation is as rare as rocking horse droppings. However, this place is good for some considered conversation and some subtle/dry humour.
Welcome aboard.
Regards
Chris
Useful links for new members
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here.
Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=18210#p18210) More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How to discuss efficiently and effectively (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=78314#p78314) Before entering into a serious discussion I implore you to read the first post of this thread.
How do I use the quote feature? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3442#p3442) If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8597#p8597) The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=70041#p70041) Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=44) The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: pinkocommie on September 17, 2010, 09:08:04 AM
Post by: pinkocommie on September 17, 2010, 09:08:04 AM
Welcome! Don't listen to the grumps who tell you what this place is or isn't. I think we could do with someone who is here to laugh. I miss the twiz, a person who used to post funny stuff a lot, for that very reason. I hope you like it here and decide to stay. 
Title: Re: ME
Post by: McQ on September 17, 2010, 08:02:20 PM
Post by: McQ on September 17, 2010, 08:02:20 PM
Welcome to the forum! I second Pinkocommie's advice. This is a place for all types of topics, including lots of humor. Some folks have misspoken on that, and I would like to correct the record.
We have an area called the Laid Back Lounge, where all kinds if things go. Also some areas for Art, Media, Pics, Vids, etc. I'm traveling and using a phone to type this, which is taking forever, so I don't really have time to hyperlink you to those spots, but look around, read over forum rules so you can be sure where we draw the line, and have fun.
We have an area called the Laid Back Lounge, where all kinds if things go. Also some areas for Art, Media, Pics, Vids, etc. I'm traveling and using a phone to type this, which is taking forever, so I don't really have time to hyperlink you to those spots, but look around, read over forum rules so you can be sure where we draw the line, and have fun.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Tank on September 17, 2010, 08:13:47 PM
Post by: Tank on September 17, 2010, 08:13:47 PM
Maybe I should qualify what I said earlier. There is plenty of humour here, it's just that it's not the be all and end all of the forum, which it can be at some places
Title: Re: ME
Post by: åscertain on September 18, 2010, 03:18:35 AM
Post by: åscertain on September 18, 2010, 03:18:35 AM
Welcome
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Whitney on September 18, 2010, 03:28:11 AM
Post by: Whitney on September 18, 2010, 03:28:11 AM
Quote from: "Tank"Maybe I should qualify what I said earlier. There is plenty of humour here, it's just that it's not the be all and end all of the forum, which it can be at some places ;)
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Reginus on September 18, 2010, 03:47:02 AM
Post by: Reginus on September 18, 2010, 03:47:02 AM
Welcome, and glad to have you here.
The "laid back lounge" and "media" sections are probably the ones best suited to what you are looking for.
Edit: This thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=791) in particular.
The "laid back lounge" and "media" sections are probably the ones best suited to what you are looking for.
Edit: This thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=791) in particular.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 06:55:57 AM
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 06:55:57 AM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Hey, your avatar made me really laugh. Hiyas.
And actually, yours had me in stitches...pun intended. As does your user name...I got it, a cousin of Snuffalupagus, the imaginary friend - god.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 06:58:50 AM
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 06:58:50 AM
Quote from: "Tank"Maybe I should qualify what I said earlier. There is plenty of humour here, it's just that it's not the be all and end all of the forum, which it can be at some places
Funny isn't the be all and end all of this forum for me either...I just like a good laugh among other things. But, as I said, I ALSO like intelligent discussion (even about intelligent design...if that's not a contradiction).
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 07:02:03 AM
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 07:02:03 AM
Quote from: "i_am_i"Why? This forum is what it is. It it's laughs you're looking for then why come here?
.
Because I might bump into bitter lemons like you....that makes me laugh.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 07:07:05 AM
Post by: Mistermischief on September 18, 2010, 07:07:05 AM
Quote from: "pinkocommie"Welcome! Don't listen to the grumps who tell you what this place is or isn't. I think we could do with someone who is here to laugh. I miss the twiz, a person who used to post funny stuff a lot, for that very reason. I hope you like it here and decide to stay.
Then perhaps YOU could help me...I wanted to post a couple of pictures of human stupidity, but I couldn't figure out how. I found the "insert image" function, but then what do you do? I cannot find a HELP function on this website, or a way to email the administrators. So, can you tell me how to insert a picture?"
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2010, 07:41:59 AM
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2010, 07:41:59 AM
Quote from: "Mistermischief"Good. I'm glad it was worth getting a ticking off by the thought police for suggesting there might be other forums out there with a different flavour and a different ethos that, heaven forbid, may compliment this place.Quote from: "Tank"Maybe I should qualify what I said earlier. There is plenty of humour here, it's just that it's not the be all and end all of the forum, which it can be at some places
Funny isn't the be all and end all of this forum for me either...I just like a good laugh among other things. But, as I said, I ALSO like intelligent discussion (even about intelligent design...if that's not a contradiction).
Whatever else this place is like* it is very good, and in my experience unique, in it's ability to accommodate intelligent discussion between people of all world views, and that, in my opinion, is it's greatest strength. One can have a laugh on any forum I have visited, however having reasoned and reasonable discussion is very difficult indeed.
*This is my personal opinion and only my opinion and may or may not reflect the views of the management.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2010, 07:52:56 AM
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2010, 07:52:56 AM
Quote from: "Mistermischief"Quote from: "pinkocommie"Welcome! Don't listen to the grumps who tell you what this place is or isn't. I think we could do with someone who is here to laugh. I miss the twiz, a person who used to post funny stuff a lot, for that very reason. I hope you like it here and decide to stay. :D
Title: Re: ME
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 18, 2010, 09:30:04 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 18, 2010, 09:30:04 AM
Quote from: "Mistermischief"Then perhaps YOU could help me...I wanted to post a couple of pictures of human stupidity, but I couldn't figure out how. I found the "insert image" function, but then what do you do? I cannot find a HELP function on this website, or a way to email the administrators. So, can you tell me how to insert a picture?"
http://imgur.com/?noFlash# (http://imgur.com/?noFlash#)
This site allows you to upload an image, then you can copy the image url and insert between the Img ( ) tags.
This site doesn't require you create an account.
Linking directly to a pic' on another page may not work, and may be frowned upon be the site owner.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: pinkocommie on September 19, 2010, 07:57:25 AM
Post by: pinkocommie on September 19, 2010, 07:57:25 AM
Quote from: "Mistermischief"Quote from: "pinkocommie"Welcome! Don't listen to the grumps who tell you what this place is or isn't. I think we could do with someone who is here to laugh. I miss the twiz, a person who used to post funny stuff a lot, for that very reason. I hope you like it here and decide to stay. :D
Title: Re: ME
Post by: deekayfry on September 20, 2010, 02:53:43 AM
Post by: deekayfry on September 20, 2010, 02:53:43 AM
Quote from: "Tank"Hi
This isn't a forum based on lulz and fun. You'd probably be better off at rationalia.com where serious conversation is as rare as rocking horse droppings. However, this place is good for some considered conversation and some subtle/dry humour.
Welcome aboard.
Regards
Chris
Useful links for new members
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here.
Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=18210#p18210) More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How to discuss efficiently and effectively (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=78314#p78314) Before entering into a serious discussion I implore you to read the first post of this thread.
How do I use the quote feature? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3442#p3442) If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8597#p8597) The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=70041#p70041) Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=44) The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
.
Gosh, Tank, you make it sound like this place is a funeral home!
:P
Title: Re: ME
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 20, 2010, 08:37:43 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 20, 2010, 08:37:43 AM
Quote from: "deekayfry"No razzing or tongue poking to be directed toward the rules.Quote from: "Tank"Hi
This isn't a forum based on lulz and fun. You'd probably be better off at rationalia.com where serious conversation is as rare as rocking horse droppings. However, this place is good for some considered conversation and some subtle/dry humour.
Welcome aboard.
Regards
Chris
Useful links for new members
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here.
Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=18210#p18210) More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How to discuss efficiently and effectively (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=78314#p78314) Before entering into a serious discussion I implore you to read the first post of this thread.
How do I use the quote feature? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3442#p3442) If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8597#p8597) The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=70041#p70041) Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=44) The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
.
Gosh, Tank, you make it sound like this place is a funeral home!
:P
If you must use an emoticon it should be this one -
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2010, 10:56:12 AM
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2010, 10:56:12 AM
Quote from: "deekayfry"Quote from: "Tank"Hi
This isn't a forum based on lulz and fun. You'd probably be better off at rationalia.com where serious conversation is as rare as rocking horse droppings. However, this place is good for some considered conversation and some subtle/dry humour.
Welcome aboard.
Regards
Chris
Useful links for new members
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here.
Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=18210#p18210) More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How to discuss efficiently and effectively (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=78314#p78314) Before entering into a serious discussion I implore you to read the first post of this thread.
How do I use the quote feature? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3442#p3442) If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8597#p8597) The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=70041#p70041) Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=44) The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
.
Gosh, Tank, you make it sound like this place is a funeral home!
:P
Better?
.
:D
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here. :hmm:
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them. :sigh: :rant:
Go Awwwwww!! you lose (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=66996#p66996) :eek:
Ten things about yourself (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=65630#p65630) A little bit about some of us, add if you like (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg128.imageshack.us%2Fimg128%2F7812%2Fbowky2.gif&hash=5cd2dabb2ca1e7c8aaddbd7c068d6a96f5bf12dc)
.
Title: Re: ME
Post by: karadan on September 20, 2010, 11:47:32 AM
Post by: karadan on September 20, 2010, 11:47:32 AM
Haha, yes Tank, that is much better. 
Title: Re: ME
Post by: deekayfry on September 22, 2010, 01:18:46 AM
Post by: deekayfry on September 22, 2010, 01:18:46 AM
Quote from: "Tank"Quote from: "deekayfry"Quote from: "Tank"Hi
This isn't a forum based on lulz and fun. You'd probably be better off at rationalia.com where serious conversation is as rare as rocking horse droppings. However, this place is good for some considered conversation and some subtle/dry humour.
Welcome aboard.
Regards
Chris
Useful links for new members
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here.
Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=18210#p18210) More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How to discuss efficiently and effectively (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=78314#p78314) Before entering into a serious discussion I implore you to read the first post of this thread.
How do I use the quote feature? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3442#p3442) If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8597#p8597) The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=70041#p70041) Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=44) The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
.
Gosh, Tank, you make it sound like this place is a funeral home!
:P
Better?
.
:D
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here. :hmm:
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them. :sigh: :rant:
Go Awwwwww!! you lose (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=66996#p66996) :eek:
Ten things about yourself (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=65630#p65630) A little bit about some of us, add if you like (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg128.imageshack.us%2Fimg128%2F7812%2Fbowky2.gif&hash=5cd2dabb2ca1e7c8aaddbd7c068d6a96f5bf12dc)
.
lol
Title: Re: ME
Post by: Mistermischief on September 23, 2010, 04:33:47 AM
Post by: Mistermischief on September 23, 2010, 04:33:47 AM
Thank you all for such a warm welcome, with the pages upon pages of links to rules and admonishments not to look for humour here. 
I assure you humour isn't the only thing I am looking for. At my age there is one thing I can still hold ... a sound and serious conversation.
I do appreciate the help regarding uploading and other things. Thank you.
I assure you humour isn't the only thing I am looking for. At my age there is one thing I can still hold ... a sound and serious conversation.I do appreciate the help regarding uploading and other things. Thank you.