All categories - 10 August 2007

Greatest fear ??? :)

2007-08-10 01:43:49 · 10 answers · asked by I Heart 6 in Singles & Dating

I am buying a new house and I want to pay it off quickly. The monthly payment is $1700. Does it go towards "interest" or "principal"? Suppose i pay off the house in 2 years then will I pay interest for 2 years only?

2007-08-10 01:43:44 · 8 answers · asked by Alpha Bravo Charlie 2 in Renting & Real Estate

everynite on going to bed,i wake up later in the nite sneezing,with an itchy,runny nose.this occurs till morning.i've stopped sleeping with the air conditioner on and have tryed sleeping in different rooms under diff. conditions (eg. sheets, mattress) to no avail.what could be wrong?

2007-08-10 01:43:42 · 5 answers · asked by rasputia 1 in Allergies

This question is specifically for Christians. What is the difference between Charasmatic, Born-Again, Fundamentalist, and Evangelical? Are they the same, related, overlapping, or completely different? Do you have to fall into one or more of these categories to be a Christian? Have these movements helped or hindered the Christian Faith?

This question is for Christians. What are some stereotypes and misimpressions that people have about your religion? Do you feel that members of your religion contribute to these negative stereotypes in any way?

Sincere answers only, no Christian-bashing. I am trying to get past my own negative stereotypes and prejudices, and I will be asking a series of questions like this. Some of them may sound silly. These are sincere questions, not intended to offend, but to help me get past my own stumbling-blocks. I'm not looking to convert, just to understand.

2007-08-10 01:43:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if you think we are dorky wrestling fans and you think its all fake then check this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0uEp7tqdsM

2007-08-10 01:43:12 · 12 answers · asked by timothy 5 in Wrestling

She hit me hardly on the back.

2007-08-10 01:42:55 · 10 answers · asked by Purplepaw 5 in Words & Wordplay

in the episode where it is Peter and Lois' anniversary, when she goes to see him when she finds out hes playing golf, who is the singer that comes out?

lyk, peter asked the grim reaper to get the singer to come sing and i want to know what the singer's name is and what song it is.

In other words, what is Peter and Lois' song that they get on their 1st date? whos it by and whats it called?

thankyouu

2007-08-10 01:42:45 · 3 answers · asked by lleyton988 2 in Comedy

and dont say febreeze it doesnt really work

2007-08-10 01:42:30 · 116 answers · asked by dmitts03 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My kids want to turn me into a diamond, which is fine by me, I'll be dead.
Failing that I'd go for a humanist-style non-denominational service (or just a party would be good) and a woodland burial as it's environmentally friendly.

Does the thought of being disposed of on unconsecrated ground or someone turning you into a bit of bling put the proverbial fear of God into you?

2007-08-10 01:42:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi, i'm 15 years old, and i know i might be a little young, but i have been masterbating since i was like 12, and i didn't even realize what i was doing than, lol. But know it has become more frequent, and i feel so guilty afterwords. I'm a virgin, so this feels amazing, i love the feeling. So is it natural to feel guilty or is it completly wrong to be doing it?

2007-08-10 01:41:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

May go to Austin and drop by Hippie Hollow. Its a nude beach so bring the suntan lotion and a towel or Not! haha. Enjoy

2007-08-10 01:41:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-08-10 01:41:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

In his movie he critisized G.W.Bush for meeting with the Taliban but Hillary and Obama keep complaining that G.W. never negotiates with our enemies. Is this just another example of Dems forgetting the past, like when Al Gore and Hillary complained that G.H. Bush ignored wmd's in Iraq?

2007-08-10 01:41:30 · 10 answers · asked by wisemancumth 5 in Politics

What Is A Troll?
Why do trolls do it?
Recognizing trolls
Who is at risk?
When should you be concerned?
Eradication


An Introduction To Dross
The object of this page is to bring together a definitive document to cover the utter sadness of the Internet troll. Usually, a troll is nothing more than a passing nuisance, but, as this page will show, they can be a worry (stalkers). However, it is almost invariably an inadequate individual who can be safely ignored.

This page will define the activity, and help with early recognition; once acknowledged, trolls can take up residence, and, like athlete's foot, can be difficult to shift. And when you've finished here, I recommend this fairly comprehensive guide to managing sad thirteen year olds loose on Mom's computer.

What Is A Troll?
The term derives from "trolling", a style of fishing which involves trailing bait through a likely spot hoping for a bite. The troll posts a message, often in response to an honest question, that is intended to upset, disrupt or simply insult the group.

Usually, it will fail, as the troll rarely bothers to match the tone or style of the group, and usually its ignorance shows.

Why do trolls do it?
I believe that most trolls are sad people, living their lonely lives vicariously through those they see as strong and successful.

Disrupting a stable newsgroup gives the illusion of power, just as for a few, stalking a strong person allows them to think they are strong, too.

For trolls, any response is 'recognition'; they are unable to distinguish between irritation and admiration; their ego grows directly in proportion to the response, regardless of the form or content of that response.

Trolls, rather surprisingly, dispute this, claiming that it's a game or joke; this merely confirms the diagnosis; how sad do you have to be to find such mind-numbingly trivial timewasting to be funny?

Remember that trolls are cowards; they'll usually post just enough to get an argument going, then sit back and count the responses (Yes, that's what they do!).


How can troll posts be recognised?
No Imagination - Most are frighteningly obvious; sexist comments on nurses' groups, blasphemy on religious groups .. I kid you not.
Pedantic in the Extreme - Many trolls' preparation is so thorough, that while they waste time, they appear so ludicrous from the start that they elicit sympathetic mail - the danger is that once the group takes sides, the damage is done.
False Identity - Because they are cowards, trolls virtually never write over their own name, and often reveal their trolliness (and lack of imagination) in the chosen ID. As so many folk these days use false ID, this is not a strong indicator on its own!
Crossposting - Any post that is crossposted to several groups should be viewed as suspicious, particularly if unrelated or of opposing perspective. Why would someone do that?
Off-topic posting - Often genuine errors, but, if from an 'outsider' they deserve matter-of-fact response; if genuine, a brief apposite response is simply netiquette; if it's a troll post, you have denied it its reward.
Repetition of a question or statement is either a troll - or a pedant; either way, treatment as a troll is effective.
Missing The Point - Trolls rarely answer a direct question - they cannot, if asked to justify their twaddle - so they develop a fine line in missing the point.
Thick or Sad - Trolls are usually sad, lonely folk, with few social skills; they rarely make what most people would consider intelligent conversation. However, they frequently have an obsession with their IQ and feel the need to tell everyone. This is so frequent, that it is diagnostic! Somewhere on the web there must be an Intelligence Test for Trolls - rigged to always say "above 150"

Who is at risk?
Any newsgroup, bulletin board, forum or chatroom can attract trolls, but they don't have the brains to attack nuclear physicists, and they are drawn to the quick response where sex, religion and race are found; so politics is easy prey.

One troll famously tried to infiltrate a mensa group; the results read like 100 trolls and one regular, it didn't have a chance - but it was stupid enough to persist until removed.


When Should You Be Concerned?
Usually, no, though fractured funny bones and occasional waves of nausea have been reported.

When a troll become persistent and personal, you may need to consider the possibility that it has fermented into an Internet Stalker - equally pathetic, if not more so - but sometimes requiring weedkiller. Find Out More

Trolls - if they had brains, they just might be dangerous!

2007-08-10 01:41:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

Has anyone heard of cats killing people by sitting on their faces when they are asleep?

2007-08-10 01:41:10 · 27 answers · asked by Arminius 4 in Cats

2007-08-10 01:41:02 · 7 answers · asked by Brittany 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Whats the one thing you really like about yourself ??? :)

2007-08-10 01:40:55 · 10 answers · asked by I Heart 6 in Singles & Dating

2007-08-10 01:40:34 · 6 answers · asked by border 1 in Software

Is it cluttered with icons you never use, or is it organized?

Here's mine:
http://i9.tinypic.com/675n7mr.jpg
I took that background picture, btw.
Oh, and I have to empty my Recycle Bin.

2007-08-10 01:40:27 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Besides batteries, food, flashlights, gas and all the other survival things that are needed, two more things were missing from the store shelves. You could hardly find any of these two items here in Florida, what were they?

2007-08-10 01:40:21 · 2 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Polls & Surveys

I had a doll when I was about six (1972), she did somersaults when you pressed the button, she lasted about three months before the remote was broken. I think my brother did something nasty to her.

2007-08-10 01:40:19 · 16 answers · asked by elflaeda 7 in Polls & Surveys

I'm just wondering what the best oblique exercises would be to do at home. I have a pretty average build so what could I do to get some 'sex lines' or whatever they are called showing.

2007-08-10 01:40:12 · 4 answers · asked by zanzabar 2 in Diet & Fitness

the film stars jordana brewster and sara foster, the watches have a metal strap and i think an orange face but not 100% sure about the face colour

2007-08-10 01:40:06 · 2 answers · asked by sibmcg 1 in Movies

Somewhere where the cost of living is not too expensive, there are more English speaking people, and generally has friendly citizens.

2007-08-10 01:39:44 · 11 answers · asked by Lindsey 2 in Other - Europe

USA Today reported that Hilary took nukes of the table (in April 2006) when asked about Iran policy and their nuculear program. If Iran nuked our country via Hezboolah, would she nuke Iran?

2007-08-10 01:39:25 · 2 answers · asked by specialmousepotato 3 in Elections

2007-08-10 01:39:25 · 5 answers · asked by Ravo_Raveen_Raven 1 in Higher Education (University +)

In past I tried patchs, gums, but I end up lighting up. Any suggestions?

2007-08-10 01:39:24 · 13 answers · asked by roy m 2 in Other - General Health Care

This question is for Christians. What are some stereotypes and misimpressions that people have about your religion? Do you feel that members of your religion contribute to these negative stereotypes in any way?

Sincere answers only, no Christian-bashing. I am trying to get past my own negative stereotypes and prejudices, and I will be asking a series of questions like this. Some of them may sound silly. These are sincere questions, not intended to offend, but to help me get past my own stumbling-blocks. I'm not looking to convert, just to understand.

2007-08-10 01:39:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-10 01:39:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

In the late 1980's, interest rate was high, yet homes were affordable, my husbane and i and most of our friends all bought our first homes around the same time, we all worked like dogs to hang on to it, most of us survied some failed, today interest rate is low but houses are out of reach for the young ones. We have always voted for you, but i am not sure anymore, it depends on how you answer this question

2007-08-10 01:39:04 · 5 answers · asked by betty a 1 in Renting & Real Estate