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Title: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Iamnotamormon on February 23, 2012, 06:36:49 AM
So, this is a little awkward but I might as well be honest. I am looking for interaction with other atheists. I wanted to do something, kind of similar to the concept behind "happy atheist" forum, in that I wanted to discuss atheism with a specific... Emotional theme? I'm not sure how to explain it. Basically, I wanted to present ideas that challenged religious belief, but in a calm, humorous, and rational way. So, during a long discussion with a few of my five Facebook friends who were capable of understanding some of my tongue-in-cheek quandaries with religion (which shocked me, I was happy to interact with just one who would understand, let alone five)... Anyways, I stumbled upon a hilarious idea (well, I thought it was) and decided to act on it... Totally low budget, but I am doing what I can. I want to have better interaction though, input, ideas, I don't even know yet, I'm winging it right now... I don't want the idea to suffocate and die in existenial isolation so, basicallly, I'm being pathetic and asking for your help. I dont want to really jump in here and spam , I'm aware of the billions of people or so who may try to do that, I just wanted to execute and carry out this idea I had... And obviously, if you've joined a place like "happy atheist" you may understand what I mean... Atheists don't have to be angry to have a point, you know? Reason needs to be carried forward with a better emotion. Anyways, would anyone be interested in knowing more about the videos I have made? Basically, I don't explicitly call it an atheist video series. The label "Atheist" would be kind of a random labeling if it weren't for the theistic society we live in...so, I just a humorous non-sequitur and I am emphasizing the fact "I am not a Mormon" (a response to the "I am a Mormon" campaigns) and then using that platform to discuss atheism in a humorous manner.
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2012, 06:57:43 AM
Hell Dan
For a moment I thought it said you were a Mormon but alas no.
Shame, I would have liked you to explain the underpants thing.
There are other questions too, like statistically how likely is it that you'll be drugged, chained to a bed and used as a sex slave?  I'm considering becoming a part time Mormon but I'm not sure if it would be worth my time.

Links to videos would best be left until you've been around a while and shown yourself to be someone interesting.
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Amicale on February 23, 2012, 07:29:05 AM
Hey Dan, welcome to HAF! Glad to meet you. :)
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2012, 07:36:49 AM
Hi Dan

Personally I'd like you to make your 10 posts before linking to any videos you have made so we can get to know you a bit before diving in. But from the sound of it you'll like this place so it shouldn't be too onerous a task.

Is there any particular reason you singled out Mormonism for your user name?

Thanks for making the effort to sign up and join in.

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Regards
Chris

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Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Melmoth on February 23, 2012, 11:37:07 AM
Welcome, Dan! I am also called Dan. Awful isn't it. My mother was going to name me 'Hannibal' but the rest of my family stopped her. >:( I shall never forgive them.

Quote from: The Magic PuddingThere are other questions too, like statistically how likely is it that you'll be drugged, chained to a bed and used a sex slave?

Round my neck of the woods, inevitably.

If they meant 'no' they wouldn't go around knocking on strangers' doors, all done up nice in those purdy suits.
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Asmodean on February 23, 2012, 12:00:17 PM
Quote from: Melmoth on February 23, 2012, 11:37:07 AM
Welcome, Dan! I am also called Dan. Awful isn't it. My mother was going to name me 'Hannibal' but the rest of my family stopped her. >:( I shall never forgive them.
Change your name. If nothing else, out of pure spite.  >:(

Dan isn't bad though... But Hannibal is just so much... Better.
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Ali on February 23, 2012, 12:05:37 PM
Quote from: Iamnotamormon on February 23, 2012, 06:36:49 AM
Basically, I wanted to present ideas that challenged religious belief, but in a calm, humorous, and rational way.

WE ARE NOT CALM, HUMOROUS, OR RATIONAL.  WE'RE ATHEISTS.

Just kidding.  Welcome!!! :)
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: statichaos on February 23, 2012, 07:36:57 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 23, 2012, 12:05:37 PM
WE ARE NOT CALM, HUMOROUS, OR RATIONAL.  WE'RE ATHEISTS.

Speak for yourself.  ;D

Hi, Dan!
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2012, 02:10:48 AM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: plasticman on February 24, 2012, 12:43:34 PM
"Nice to meet you..."

*looks under his red outfit*

"Nope...no magic underwear...I must not be a mormon either"
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Amicale on February 24, 2012, 04:20:32 PM
Quote from: plasticman on February 24, 2012, 12:43:34 PM
"Nice to meet you..."

*looks under his red outfit*

"Nope...no magic underwear...I must not be a mormon either"

:D I think you'll fit in here great.
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: plasticman on February 24, 2012, 05:20:33 PM
"Im plastic man...I can fit anywhere"

*shrinks to 3 inches high and gives out a big toothed smile*
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Asmodean on February 24, 2012, 05:42:20 PM
Quote from: plasticman on February 24, 2012, 05:20:33 PM
"Im plastic man...I can fit anywhere"

*shrinks to 3 inches high and gives out a big toothed smile*
Are you, perchance, related to CopyCat? I seem to remember him having the same style of writing  ;D
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2012, 05:47:26 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 24, 2012, 05:42:20 PM
Quote from: plasticman on February 24, 2012, 05:20:33 PM
"Im plastic man...I can fit anywhere"

*shrinks to 3 inches high and gives out a big toothed smile*
Are you, perchance, related to CopyCat? I seem to remember him having the same style of writing  ;D
The IPs don't match. But  the style is very similar!
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 24, 2012, 11:30:41 PM
I got a bit confused there for a moment, I thought I was in the Plasticman welcome thread.
You need to reclaim your thread Iamnotamormon, put this brash plastic in its place.  :)
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: reverendjeremiah on February 26, 2012, 12:55:39 AM
I know you pudding
Title: Re: Hi, my name is Dan, and I am not a Mormon.
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 26, 2012, 02:29:58 AM
Quote from: reverendjeremiah on February 26, 2012, 12:55:39 AM
I know you pudding

Damn, I should have worn my green hat and then you wouldn't have recognised me.