1 stepabove the courts. This is where cases that are high priority go. First, we need the members. We need 6 members so who wants to be on? We will determine rules and laws when the congress is in cession. First come, first appointed.
(Warning: This thread does not actually constitute laws of Hatrack, and may cause excessive bleeding, nausea, seasickness, aids, and the ebola virus, and a small chance of cancer)
[ January 18, 2006, 02:29 PM: Message edited by: Reticulum ]
Posted by Enigmatic (Member # 7785) on :
With the number of hatrack couples around here, I'm pretty sure this is not the first congress. Not sure who would have been, though.
--Enigmatic
Posted by Tresopax (Member # 1063) on :
First come, first appointed? This is not very democratic! Don't you need an election?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Can I be a memeber and just religate some of the minor cases to my second in command Sarcare?
And I'm willing to risk the side effects.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Would you like a position Enigmatic?
Enigmatic of the Supreme Court of Hatrack Forums.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
No. Do you want a spot,Tresopax?
Yes Advent,you can.
Members of the Supreme Court of HatRack Forums:
Reticulum Advent 115
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I concur with Reticulum, as long as I can be a member of this Hatrack Supreme Court.
And if you think I'm bad, at least I'm no judge Alito. Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
We need four more Judges. I call head guy.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Does that mean I'm in? If so then Whoo!
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes, WOOO!
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Alright!!!! I recomend the following people for the open positions.
-Dagonee
-Sarcare
-Monroe
I recomend we not take in King of Men.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Brilliant!
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Oh, and when do we start establishing the laws of this court?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
When we have enough members. Hopefully that will be soon. For now let's a law. Any suggestions?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
1. Protection of Established Members of the Hatrack Community
2. ?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Oh, I have a law. Any law that is passed, must be by 4 members, and will then be put to the Public, and 25 votes cast. 13 must approve.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
1. Protection towards the established members of the Hatrack Community
2. ?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed, that law is automaticly Passed.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed as to my law?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
For now, only us two must agree.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
So majority rules in the Hatrack Supreme Court, and do we always have to listen to the community or can we decide between those on the board?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Aye. :raises hand:
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
We can decide between those on board, it is a mix, depending on the law. Majority, yes.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Can I be a judge? I'm like ... cool. And ... stuff. Are those good enough qualifications?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes, they are! Newest judge: Dr. Strangelove.
Members of the Supreme Court of HatRack Forums:
Reticulum Advent 115 Dr. Strangelove
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Yes! I feel important and cool and ... stuff.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Welcome to the Hatrack Supreme Court Strangelove.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Let me know what my duties and ... stuff are.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Forever. Unless you die.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Cool I have a payless job for life!
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
So do I, Yay!!! Wait a second... Any new laws?
We will restart this thread when we have all seven members. Agreed? Requires 2/3.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
I concur.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Aye.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed. Any other laws?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Actaully, I have one. I am going to change my username to Reticulum of Congress. Feel free to join.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Apparently can't do that...
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Maybe a law to punish those wo misuse their expereince over newbies or a restriction of... something.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I know I already tried to create another user account under the name God_ . It didn't work.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Sounds good. What would the consequences be? I say, being banned for 10 minutes. Not to evil, but fair.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Dr Strangelove of Congress doesnt quite have as nice of a ring to it as Reticulum of Congress does.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Can't do it anyways. Dang.
Anyways, we automaticly have the right to declare war, and are also judges over Discussions about Orson Scott Card. Agreed?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Well I was going to use it to condem those on another thread were someone wanted to change an OSC book. I had threatened that God would tell him to shut up, sadly it didn't work.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Of whom we ca delcare war on.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Agreed. And I want to start a war against King of Men. Shawshanks off my hit list.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Agreed on the expanding our powers thing. That's always a positive sign.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
I dunno, I think King of Men provides some amusement and some interesting lines of thought.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
War on King of Men? All must agree. I agree for no reason whatsoever. If passed, then create a new thread Advent.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
How bout Tante? Not only is she a goddess, which may serve to undermine our judging ability, but she posts way to dang much.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Then War is henceforth not passed. Any other actions?
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
If we must, I'll agree on King of Men. But I want it noted that it is against my gut instinct.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I disagree.
I declare war on Orson Scott Card!
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I push this forward on the basis of his superiority complex over newbies and his disrespect towards other established Hatrack members.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
I thought about that. Am I the deciding vote?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Then War is declared on King of Men. May his forces gather, and create a post advent.
*Bang's Gaval*
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I disagree on going to war with the godess. After all I don't want to scare away the few female Hatrack members we have.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Well, lets postpone the OSC war until we resolve the KoM war. I declare the notion for war on OSC henceforth postponed until further notice.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
The Congress of the HatRack Forums has formally declared war on King of Men, denied war on Tante. I declined war on her.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Strange, would you like to create the war post? If he loses he will be banned for 10 minutes.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Ok, the good Doctor Judge is going to bed, as I have a chemistry lab tomorrow. I agree with all motions except for the ones I disagree with.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
On the topic of war against OSC I agree that it should be postponed.
p.s. I have established the war thread.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Ah, I would, but alas ...
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Any other matters up for discussion?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Motion to dismiss war against OSC. For he is awesome.
Motion to give the HatRack Congress power as both power as supreme court and Congress.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I agree on both terms.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Requires 2/3 vote.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Oy this is addicting. I agree on both terms also, but seriously, I'm going to bed now. Even Supreme Judges must sleep. Until I return, carry on the good work, and if necessary appoint a proxy.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Then the War on OSC is hencforth Null and void, and the power of congress is doubled.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
We may have a problem guys, Papa Janitor is threatening my War thread already. What do you want me to do?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed. Good night and good luck Strangelove.
'Tis nice to hold power.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Delcare it null and void.
Posted by Sarcasm (Member # 4653) on :
As a Hatrack Horseman of the Apocalypse, I hearby revoke any and all power held by this "congress."
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Are you sure you want me to declare it void?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Why so?
Motion to strip the power to declare war by Congress
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes, we wish not to cause hostilities with Administraters.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Motion to eject this Horseman out of the court.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Agreed. Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Accpeted. When was he in?
Member of the Congress and Sumpreme Court of HatRack Forums:
Reticulum Advent 115 Dr. Strangelove
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Holy mother of... Papa Janitor shut it down before I could issue our retraction.
Posted by camus (Member # 8052) on :
This is a very interesting thread, to say the least. Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Should I create another thread to apolgize to the Admins?
Posted by Onanism Thread (Member # 8525) on :
This thread is definitely onanism. For the record.
Posted by Papa Janitor (Member # 7795) on :
That's unnecessary.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes, we all will respond.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
We are so, so sorry....
Please forgive us.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Thank you for your kindness.
Onanism, would you like to join the Congress?
Would anyone?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I recomend Onanism for the next seat.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I second... if he does respond in the next 10 mins, we will create a thread.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Agreed.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
This is so funny, or scary. Our first big act as the Hatrack Supreme Court and we piss off the Admin. We really need a womans prospective on the board to keep us calm. What do you think Reticulum?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
This is so funny, or scary. Our first big act as the Hatrack Supreme Court and we piss off the Admin. We really need a womans prospective on the board to keep us calm. What do you think Reticulum?
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
I respectfully request, as a Hatrack member rather than a moderator, that you keep this to one thread. It's completely unnecessary to start another.
--Pop
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Most definitely agreed Advent.
Moose, we respect you as a citizen of Hatrack, and will respect your request also.
After all, we serve the people. Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Can we still have a lower order court to deside on other actions governed by one of our subsidiaries?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed, that will be under your jurisdiction. But here, we could use a case.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Yes, we are the peoples court, not their rulers. Its just to late at night for other members to respond to our votes.
And maybe we should remove our power to declare war (considering what happened last time).
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes, as I mentioned in a previous post, we no longer hold power to declare war, and no big laws may be passed untill tommarrow.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dr Strangelove: How bout Tante? Not only is she a goddess, which may serve to undermine our judging ability, but she posts way to dang much.
Beware. Those mortals who wage war against the Exalted One may find themselves on the receiving end of a very nasty smiting.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Actually I was hoping to that we could elect a proxy for my lower court so that cases do not go unanswered while I am here or elsewhere.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
No ye, we delcare war not. Care to join Cogress?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed Advent. Appoint as many as you wish.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Is there graft involved?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I say we should elect her for either my court or as part of our bench. Either way we would gain her followers. And perhaps half the bench should be comprised of women, so as to calm myself, the good Dr., and you.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed hald bench women, and on our bench.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Tante has followers? Where are they following her to?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Care to join bench?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Yes, we need more women on the bench care to join us?
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I'm not running for congress unless I am assured a steady supply of graft.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Youa are, and automaticly get the spot.
Posted by camus (Member # 8052) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka: Tante has followers? Where are they following her to?
That's actually kinda creepy. Does Tante know?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Do YOU care to join?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Whats graft, and by joining us you could ensure your followers are in line, oh godess.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka: Tante has followers? Where are they following her to?
Not so much followers, as minions. They congregate in groups of ten, and post under my screen name when I am otherwise occupied.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
We need three men on the court
-Myself -Reticulum -Dr. Strangelove
And three women
-Tante - -
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
You get graft. Will you join?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
So can we consider that a yes to joining us, oh godess?
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:graft - the term for corruption in politics that involves crooked money making schemes. Often the term is associated with big city politics, where opportunities for graft are endless for a well-entrenched political group or "machine." A typical scheme might involve rigged bids for road or construction work. In exchange for a hidden payment or kickback, the politicians throw the work - often at an inflated price - to a company run by friends. In some cases, the line between graft and a legitimate political "donation" can be hard to draw.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Damn, I was just pretending I knew.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes/No?
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
What the hey, count me in. As long as there is plenty of graft, I'm game.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Well this is a non-profit court, but our actions here have already shown reprecutions elsewhere.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Members of the Congress and Supreme Court of HatRack Forums:
Reticulum Advent 115 Dr. Strangelove Tante Shvester
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester: They congregate in groups of ten, and post under my screen name when I am otherwise occupied.
AHA! I knew it!
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I would like to request that we adjurn until tomarow.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
And I told you that the godess had followers.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Advent 115: I would like to request that we adjurn until tomarow.
And I would like to request that you learn how to spell.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed. When shall we meet again?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Its late and I'm tired.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I request to be considered for a seat as a judge.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
17:00 Does that sound good to you?
If I sign on any earlier then I will work on our laws.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
You are accepted: Vassilia
Members of the Congress and Supreme Court of HatRack Forums:
Reticulum Advent 115 Dr. Strangelove Tante Shvester Vassila Cora
We need 2 more members.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Sorry Vassilia, we will consider your oppointment toomarow. But it looks good.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....
Posted by camus (Member # 8052) on :
Hmmm, you're not worried about some type of hostile takeover or coup taking place while you're asleep and away?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
On what time zone?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Wait, I thought it was first come first accepted?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
mountain time, good night. I'm going to sleep.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
Three posts at the same time. Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
ANy takeover would be null and void.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I might be half an hour late. I will be here at about 17:45
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
But is Vassilia on the Court, or did I make a mistake?
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I think we need a schism....
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Are you applying for the courts Kwea?
Posted by dantesparadigm (Member # 8756) on :
I want in
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
We will Judge you tommarrow, their is a good chance you will get in.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Hatrack needs a royalty. A powerless, figurehead royalty mind you, but royalty.
I nominate Raia for Princess of Hatrack.
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
I think the first rule should be your reg date has to say: a very long time ago.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Can anyone guess the first rule of Royalty threads, which dates back to USENET?
Posted by camus (Member # 8052) on :
um, don't talk about Royalty threads?
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
TomD, you're right. n00bs ARE cute.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
First Rule of Royalty Threads: if you have to ask, you aren't.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
1. Protection of Established Members of the Hatrack Community must be maintained at all times
2. This court shall have no right to declare war on any member of the Hatrack Community
3. This court shall make no law that restricts a Hatrackers right to free speech
4. Ample evidence must be brought before this court for us to rule a guilty verdict
5. At least two witnesses are needed for a case in order for it to be brought before this Court
6. An accused may have a representative if they feel that they are not up to defending themselves
7. A defendant may request the 5th so as to stay silent and legally keep from incriminating his or herself
8. This court reserves the right to through out any case that the Bench feels is unlawful and or prejudice towards a group or member
[ January 18, 2006, 01:32 PM: Message edited by: Advent 115 ]
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Ummmm, just out of curiosity, where does your authority come from? See, I'm planning a bloody coup of your "Congress" as soon as it's properly established, and I need to know where to lead my militia when the time comes. Then I can return the power to the people (also known as anarchy).
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
smitty, who would even join your army?
And why would you want to attack us if we are serving the Harack Community by giving them their own courts?
[ January 18, 2006, 01:26 PM: Message edited by: Advent 115 ]
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
No thanks, I have this thing against authority. Appreciate the offer though.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
How about being an Officer of the court? You get to arrest people.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
I don't need people to join. Plenty of militias to go around out in this part of the world. And they all like fighting "the man".
See, you guys are trying to TAKE power. Even a polite dictator is still a dictator. But my point remains, where does your power lie? What are you going to do, scold people?
Wait a minute.... you're secretly the UN, trying to impose your will on Hatrack, aren't you?
Edit: I think you are misunderstanding things - I don't WANT power. Power corrupts.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
If you would bother to read our laws then you would understand that we have only what power the Hatrack Community gives us.
If you have any further questions or arguements then pelase submit them at 17:00 when the entire court will resume discussions on such matters.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Those are all very good laws Adevnt, and will be followed securely. I myswlef have some new laws. We will wait for more bench members to approve.
1. Protection of Established Members of the Hatrack Community must be maintained at all times
2. This court shall have no right to declare war on any member of the Hatrack Community
3. This court shall make no law that restricts a Hatrackers right to free speech
4. Ample evidence must be brought before this court for us to rule a guilty verdict
5. At least two witnesses are needed for a case in order for it to be brought before this Court
6. An accused may have a representative if they feel that they are not up to defending themselves
7. A defendant may request the 5th so as to stay silent and legally keep from incriminating his or herself
8. This court reserves the right to through out any case that the Bench feels is unlawful and or prejudice towards a group or member
9. Should any member of the Hatrack Congress perform an unlawful, or unjust act, they will be tried by the other Bench Members.
10. Any case may be tried in the HatRack Supreme Court, so long as it has a firm base, and just reason.
11. Any court or political power such as a leader (Exluding OSC, admins, and people who have it legitimately ) or who claim to have power will be null and void untill approved by the HatRack Congress.
12. The HatRack Congress does not apply to Law number 11.
13. The HatRack Congress can preside over any Forums ecluding the Writers work shop, and those the Admins advise not to.
I will wait for the Congress memebers to apporve these. or not.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I approve. Though I would like some advice as of what to do with the Anarchist.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
His threat is not serious, and should thus be taken as so. He will not be tried, as he holds no power.
Yes/No?
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Saying that your power comes from the people seems a little off when you declared yourself a congress critter. And you're already trying to abuse your power by bribing your enemies. Plus I like taking the local militias on raids. Sometimes we come back with nice snacks that we can't get locally.
You guys are forgetting the only law that matters here is that of OSC and his proxy, Papa Janitor.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I would also like to make a motion to instate Vassilia as another board member at this time.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
We are far below they.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
We simply follow what we believe they would do. Any cases that need to be tried?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I second. We would only need 2 more Judges.
Members of the Congress and Supreme Court of HatRack Forums:
Reticulum Advent 115 Dr. Strangelove Tante Shvester
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
None at this time, but I would like to motion for the court to disregard the Anarchists statments until such time as they are deemed helpful to the Board or the Hatrack Community at large.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I second that motion.
I have a new proposed law that would have a very large impact.
1. Protection of Established Members of the Hatrack Community must be maintained at all times
2. This court shall have no right to declare war on any member of the Hatrack Community
3. This court shall make no law that restricts a Hatrackers right to free speech
4. Ample evidence must be brought before this court for us to rule a guilty verdict
5. At least two witnesses are needed for a case in order for it to be brought before this Court
6. An accused may have a representative if they feel that they are not up to defending themselves
7. A defendant may request the 5th so as to stay silent and legally keep from incriminating his or herself
8. This court reserves the right to through out any case that the Bench feels is unlawful and or prejudice towards a group or member
9. Should any member of the Hatrack Congress perform an unlawful, or unjust act, they will be tried by the other Bench Members.
10. Any case may be tried in the HatRack Supreme Court, so long as it has a firm base, and just reason.
11. Any court or political power such as a leader (Exluding OSC, admins, and people who have it legitimately ) or who claim to have power will be null and void untill approved by the HatRack Congress.
12. The HatRack Congress does not apply to Law number 11.
13. The HatRack Congress can preside over any Forums ecluding the Writers work shop, and those the Admins advise not to.
14. When all members of HatRack Congress are not Present, a law is able to be passed, but must still require majority, and two Judges at least. If there are only two, both must agree.
15. Any law passed during such time as the law in 14 may be challenged, by other members of Congress.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
And smitty I was not trying to bribe you I was trying to add your element to the board as a midway between our court and the people we serve.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes, untill such time as the board is full, any member may apply for a spot. Besides, do you believe we are really corrupt?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I second this motion, but I would also like to include the Hatrack Communities feelings on any of these laws, so as to better serve them.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I believe that we should attempt to appoint someone as a majority speeker for the community so as to voice the publics opinions on both our new laws and our rulings in the courtroom.
Edit: Perhaps this speeker should be choosen by the community.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
That is a very good plan, Advent. This new law is good, and I believe it should begin immediately.
I think you should start that thread now, and we will let the people nominate and vote for the person. The Person with the most votes after 100 posts wins, regardless of ho many votes were cast. If it takes longer then two days to reach 100, whowever has the most votes after that time wins, regardless of how many.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I think you should start the thread this time. After all I'm already on notice for the whole War Declared fiasco.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
What would happen if a fellow board member suddenly had a tragic accident?
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
But since you judges aren't actually elected, what makes you think anyone will obey your laws? And again, what type of penalties do you plan to impose? Even the wise and mighty PJ (may he live forever!) can only edit and delete threads. Or at least he has enough self-control to keep his punishment within these boundaries.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Excellent idea. If the idea is shot down by Papa Janitor, it will be destroyed immediately.
I will first create a thread asking him, and if he gives the go ahead I will.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Then we would have to elect someone to be their proxy until such time as they recover or replace them with another.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
What think Advent?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Agreed, that way we are not challenging the higher powers. And perhaps we should rename this thread: Hatrack Supreme Court. i have already done something similar to my own court.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
PJ can offer swift and (somewhat) severe punishment. You're offering, what, a scolding if the committee decides as such?
Posted by camus (Member # 8052) on :
and I think PJ is doing a good job enforcing them.
_________
Is this a serious thread?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes, smitty. We aim to help not Punish. Advent, I will create the post immediately, and as for the title, it will be The Hatrack Congress and Supreme Court.
Agreed?
I was replying to smitty, not camus.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Please create the new thread so that the earlier matter may be settled in a timely matter.
And perhap we should begin to think of replacements for ourselves should any of us take ill. And maybe not replacements but temporary Proxy judges.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
I still want to know what would happen if one or two of my fellow members of congress had a horrible and painful accident?
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Ahhh, positive reinforcement only. That should work well. I withdraw my threat of a bloody coup.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Perhaps we should leave the Congress title to the admins, seeing as how they are the higher power, and the fact that it would be unlawful of us to control both the courts and the congress.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Then I would return home to Indiana with my new snacks.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
I vote we are the "Lower courts" since we don't have all that much power but still hold the strings to the purse. (The customer is always right)
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
And remeber smitty that a form of government only has as much power as you allow it to have.
And perhaps you should run for the position of speeker.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Wait, so are saying we disolve the Congress and Supreme Court?
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Well, Advent, that's kind of what my coup was doing
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I agree with Vassila Cora, who is indeed a member of the Congress.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
We are not the lower courts that is what my Hatrack City Court is for we take over cases only if they are worth something. As our laws show, we need both evidence and at least two witnesses to the supossed crime.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
So nothing happens if Reticulum, Advent 115 or Dr. Strangelove had a aweful and disgusting death...
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I retract my statement and agree with Advent. Besides this, Papa and other Admins, still hold unwavering power over us.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
The lower courts I was refering to is what was used before America became a country and was still a part of England.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
And I was SO looking forward to visiting a new city, that might contain a location that specialized in the refinement of certain plants that are served in a frosty mug.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I'm saying that we limit our powers to only that of issuing laws that can be agreed with by the community and judging what cases are brought before us. The true powers such as vetoing unlawful threads remain in the powers of the admins.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
If I am to perrish, I nominate the Court to choe who replaces me. Here is a new law.
1. Protection of Established Members of the Hatrack Community must be maintained at all times
2. This court shall have no right to declare war on any member of the Hatrack Community
3. This court shall make no law that restricts a Hatrackers right to free speech
4. Ample evidence must be brought before this court for us to rule a guilty verdict
5. At least two witnesses are needed for a case in order for it to be brought before this Court
6. An accused may have a representative if they feel that they are not up to defending themselves
7. A defendant may request the 5th so as to stay silent and legally keep from incriminating his or herself
8. This court reserves the right to through out any case that the Bench feels is unlawful and or prejudice towards a group or member
9. Should any member of the Hatrack Congress perform an unlawful, or unjust act, they will be tried by the other Bench Members.
10. Any case may be tried in the HatRack Supreme Court, so long as it has a firm base, and just reason.
11. Any court or political power such as a leader (Exluding OSC, admins, and people who have it legitimately ) or who claim to have power will be null and void untill approved by the HatRack Congress.
12. The HatRack Congress does not apply to Law number 11.
13. The HatRack Congress can preside over any Forums ecluding the Writers work shop, and those the Admins advise not to.
14. When all members of HatRack Congress are not Present, a law is able to be passed, but must still require majority, and two Judges at least. If there are only two, both must agree.
15. Any law passed during such time as the law in 14 may be challenged, by other members of Congress.
16. If any member is incapacitated or otherwise unable to serve, it will be up to the Hatrack Cngress to decide who will replace them for the time being.
17. If a Hatrack Congress Member can no longer serve or quits, it will be up to the Congress to decide who will replace them, but they can may make a suggestion for this predicament, and this one only.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I agree with that Advent.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
If so then I elect the following people to take my place should something happen to me:
-WntrMute
-Monroe by Warhol
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed. Off topic, but I must say this is the fastest growing thread i have ever seen.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
True, we're alrady at five pages after a day and a half.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
If Papa Janitor does not respond within 24 hours, I will create the thread, and delete it immediately if he so wishes.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I second that motion.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
I vote that if all members of the courts disappear, I become supreme high, utmost, superlative, excellent humdrum person.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I deny that motion, for I am the one who created it. If any, it will be Advent, for he is the one, who started the idea.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
If all of us are that injured then the courts will be closed until further notice. We should not leave any one person with that much power.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Reticulum: 17. If a Hatrack Congress Member can no longer serve or quits, it will be up to the Congress to decide who will replace them, but they can may make a suggestion for this predicament, and this one only.
quote:Originally posted by smitty: Power corrupts.
I quit. I do not have the chutzpah to appoint myself to be the judge of others on this forum. I was only in it for the graft, anyway.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Thankyou, but I really think that our Proxies when choosen could do a fair job. So long as at least one of us is still functioning.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Come on Godess, we need your mighty wisdom and strength if others are to follow our rulings.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Agreed, you musn't quit, you are very vital. Also agreed as to Advent's comment on power. He is right.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Wait, I think that Papa Janitor just gave us the go ahead on the election of a speeker.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I must leave now, discussion will resume later, laws may be passed, just follow these rules.
1. Protection of Established Members of the Hatrack Community must be maintained at all times
2. This court shall have no right to declare war on any member of the Hatrack Community
3. This court shall make no law that restricts a Hatrackers right to free speech
4. Ample evidence must be brought before this court for us to rule a guilty verdict
5. At least two witnesses are needed for a case in order for it to be brought before this Court
6. An accused may have a representative if they feel that they are not up to defending themselves
7. A defendant may request the 5th so as to stay silent and legally keep from incriminating his or herself
8. This court reserves the right to through out any case that the Bench feels is unlawful and or prejudice towards a group or member
9. Should any member of the Hatrack Congress perform an unlawful, or unjust act, they will be tried by the other Bench Members.
10. Any case may be tried in the HatRack Supreme Court, so long as it has a firm base, and just reason.
11. Any court or political power such as a leader (Exluding OSC, admins, and people who have it legitimately ) or who claim to have power will be null and void untill approved by the HatRack Congress.
12. The HatRack Congress does not apply to Law number 11.
13. The HatRack Congress can preside over any Forums ecluding the Writers work shop, and those the Admins advise not to.
14. When all members of HatRack Congress are not Present, a law is able to be passed, but must still require majority, and two Judges at least. If there are only two, both must agree.
15. Any law passed during such time as the law in 14 may be challenged, by other members of Congress.
16. If any member is incapacitated or otherwise unable to serve, it will be up to the Hatrack Cngress to decide who will replace them for the time being.
17. If a Hatrack Congress Member can no longer serve or quits, it will be up to the Congress to decide who will replace them, but they can may make a suggestion for this predicament, and this one only.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
quote:Originally posted by Advent 115: If all of us are that injured then the courts will be closed until further notice. We should not leave any one person with that much power.
You do understand that humdrum means normal right?
So I was saying that I become a normal person.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
ah, aha...
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
quote:Agreed, you musn't quit, you are very vital.
He's right, Tante. Your membership adds the thin veneer of respectability the Vichy need in order to avoid complete and abject failure. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I am totally not interested in deciding who is right or wrong on Hatrack. Unless somebody steps on my personal little toes, I say nothing. And if my personal little toes are stepped on, then it is up to me to take it up with the stepper -- I wouldn't want some inflated panjandrum leaping into the fray brandishing his self-appointed self-importance and imposing a ruling guided by neither wisdom or right.
So, unless there is going to be considerable graft coming my way, I will not be a part of your project.
Have fun without me, guys!
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Well, maybe not that bad....
But that doesn't mean we still don't want you, so will you come back? Please. Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
Thats why I was planning on getting rid of the other court members and becoming the supreme high, utmost, superlative, excellent humdrum person.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
We miss you already.
Okay, we need a new female member quick.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
So how big is my graft?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
If that means that you will come back, then its however much you want.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
This is exactly what I was afraid of. I'm getting the potato-gun mortars loaded up on the trucks.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
If that means that you will come back, then its however much you want.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
NOOOOOOOOOO! She is just joking, okay mr. Anarchist. She is just joking, so calm down. No need to start a coup.
Go and run for speeker already or something like that.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
I'm not really an anarchist. Except for on forums.
I'm still not quite sure what a speeker is.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by smitty: I'm still not quite sure what a speeker is.
I think it must be somthing like a speaker.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
I feel that if I hold my postion any longer I will go mad with power and take over the forum, so I quit.
But smitty, I heard advent was planning on going mad with power and taking over the forum soon, so you still can have your coup.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
The Speaker (Sorry about the misspelling) is going to be an elected official who will bring before the Court all matters that the community views as important and will inform us of any dissagrements the community has. The election is taking place in a seperate thread as we speak. And the Speaker is majority elected by the community, not by the court (although we do reserve the right to vote as individuals).
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Yes, but what is the Court actually doing?
The potato guns mortars were for fun, not a coup.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
HEY!!!! I have made it my mission here to remove most of our powers and religate them to the Admins. I am not trying to take over!
If I was then do you think I would keep asking smitty to run for Speaker?
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
Yes, that way you can overthrow him and take complete control until we revolt and hit you upside the head with tomatos.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
To trick me into taking a meaningless position, which is some for of revenge I'm assuming
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Our court will rule on whatever cases are brought to our attention. We are still trying to establish our laws so that we do not interfearing with anyones rights to free speach here at Hatrack.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
I think we already have something that does that. And it's lot more unobtrusive.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Its not for revenge, I just figured that it would be best that the Speaker have the communities best interests at heart. And seeing as how you value the community so much, I thought you would be perfect.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
ummm, rule how?
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
Yep, now I am sure he plans to overthrow you.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I think it's funny that people think they're entitled to free speech on Hatrack.
Posted by Papa Janitor (Member # 7795) on :
Wow.
When this thread began last night, I assumed it was intended to be humorous, even if at least one issue was ill-advised. I'm no longer confident that at least a few people here aren't serious, and so I was hesitant even to post lest I give this idea any semblance of credibility or legitimacy.
Shoot -- I can't come up with a wording of my thoughts that isn't frankly insulting. Let's just say this: until the Cards determine that any (additional) individual or group needs to be officially recognized to ensure the continued well-being of this forum, we'll operate under the current system. Have your fun if you like, but don't kid yourselves that you act with any official authority or sanction.
[Aside -- sheesh, at least when similar concepts have been brought up in the past, there was at least a democratic process, even if nobody ever voted.]
--PJ
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
I was being humorous, boss. I really don't have a big enough potato gun to be considered a mortar, let alone a lot of them. Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Once again smitty, the Speaker will be the representative of the Hatrack Community and bring their comments to our attention. And from this persons input we will decide on how to best serve and judge the accused, and how well are laws are recieved.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
We are just going to respond to cases given to us, its not like you have given us any power to inforce our will upon others. And even if you had then we would not use it. But we mean no harm Papa, we just want to make sure that everyone is treated equally within the threads.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
I guess what I'm not clear on is what you intend to do to the accused.
Posted by camus (Member # 8052) on :
quote:I guess what I'm not clear on is what you intend to do to the accused.
probably this: Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I have no idea who the people are who have made 90% of the posts on this thread.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
What we do to the accused is entierly up to the voters, we have no more power than what anyone authorizes us to have. But at the least we would make the Guilty parties known for their crimes to all who look upon our judgements. But that will only last as long as the Admins allow it to.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
I have always been joking in this thread.
People are silly.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
At this point I'm not so sure that I am. I was kidding at first, but this is more fun than I thought it would be. Not to mention how many people might end up reading our rullings on certain cases.
I mean look at how far our Court has come in just one night, can you imagine our popularity in a week?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
The same as a dancing baby?
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
The drunken baby was TONS more entertaining.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
katharina, we are the begining members of the Hatrack Supreme Court. If you would like to join us on the board then please wait til' 17:00 so that the rest of the board can vote you in.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
This is your idea?
Posted by camus (Member # 8052) on :
quote:I mean look at how far our Court has come in just one night, can you imagine our popularity in a week?
I wouldn't exactly say it's been really popular considering that the number of unique posters probably equals the number of pages in this thread (well okay, maybe a few more).
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
So since I obviously don't have near as much free time on my hands as the other members of my esteemed Congress ... Court ... thingy ... I'll just be the one who only chimes in on really important stuff, like ... umm ... Ok, so nothing really important comes to mind.
(And if I may say so, for me, a relative newbie not only to this forum but to life in general, to assume that I have any power whatsoever over anyone would be unwise, and Judges are supposed to be wise, so as a wise and competent Judge or Congressman (take your pick), I hereby make it clear that my authority is nonexistant. My residing on this court stems not from any attempt at power grabbing, but rather from my sense of humor, desire to up my post count, and me thinking it kinda cool that this thread grew so incredibly fast and I'm a part of it.)
So, in conclusion, continue on as you were, I will go back to studying Chemistry homework, until such a time arises when a Judge is needed.
And to clarify, as far as I'm concerned, that time will be never.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I am a relative newbie myself, but I still wrote 8 out of 15 of the original laws. And have hopefully made the most progress towards making this thread as official and helpful as it can be.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
And to katharina, no I did not start this thread, but I have put my heart and soul into making it better than it was at the beginning.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:Originally posted by Advent 115: I am a relative newbie myself....
You're relatively new? In relation to what would you not be new? You've been here less than a month.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I have started at least 15 different posts in that time and have made over 50 different threads, not to mention the progress I made in this thread.
I've seen much older members who have no where near my number of responses or topics started.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Making threads doesn't make you less of a newbie. In fact, the opposite is true.
The one reason I knew for a fact that you were a noob is your love of the "New Topic" button.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Why, ReticuIum, it is so sweet of you to ask. There is much lore to Hatrack.
For this specific topic, we have had ad hoc elections for Hatrack President before. It was quickly shot down, but oddly, the person who was leading in the well-frequented polls was Papa Moose, who had made a splash with his community building, wisdom, and humor. He declined the honor on the grounds that the posters were goofing off entirely and the whole process was kind of tacky, but years later, he became Janitor, perhaps on the basis on the same qualities that made him such a popular favorite.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*sad* Oh, the post is gone.
Posted by dantesparadigm (Member # 8756) on :
I don't know if I approve of the new people causing a ruckus. If only there were some sort of pseudo-organization to stop people from completely over-stepping their bounds. Perhaps it's time newbie’s (I really didn't want to use that word) settled down and learned their place. No one is persecuting you because you’re new, and your reacting as if you’re some sort of oppressed minority.
Posted by ReticuIum (Member # 9054) on :
(Oh, katharina, you noticed! And you should notice that I remembered to spell your name with all "a"s. I always do, you know.)
Here is the original post:
You know, I believe Noemon is correct. I've heard that he always is right, and now I know it's true.
I can't believe I even started this thread. Why, it is rather presumptuous, don't you think? Here I come in and find a whole established, firmly entrenched community, and I begin starting threads left and right.
I don't believe I actually even know much of the lore of Hatrack. In fact, I hear tell there are a lot of odd tricks and history that I and my friends are not even aware of.
Does anyone know anything about that?
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
And it's his right to comment on how that frequency is perceived by others.
No one has told you to stop.
Edit: This was to advent before he deleted his last post to JT.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
I was thinking the same thing Reticulum. And katharina, thanks for that delightful anecdote. I certainly never knew that. Eh, sorry advent, no hard feelings, but I officially resign my post as Judge. It seems have caused a bit to much controversy for me to remain in such a position. Best of luck to you and your Congress ... Court ... thingy.
Posted by EI JT de Spang (Member # 9061) on :
Actually, it occurs to me that I am pretty much a newbie, myself.
And I have a sudden uncharacteristic desire to adopt a wee bit 'o British accent.
'allo, chaps!
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
All my efforts in here have been for naught....
Haven't they?
Why am I even still here?
All this hard work, and thought.... I feel like I want to cry. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*hugs* Oh sweetie, it's okay. You can still be part of Hatrack without being the head of the lynch mob. Hatrackers seem to prefer governing themselves.
What is it that you like about Hatrack? Did something in particular draw you here? I can't remember why I joined, but I love the quote threads. Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
*Bursts into song* I'll be your crying shoulder!
And I mean that in a really manly way.
Seriously though, this has been the fastest growing thread I've ever seen (and yes, oldtimers, I know, I haven't been around all that long, but allow us newbs to retain some dignity ) If I had more time I would go into an in-depth explanation of why I personally am a fan of religious anarchy on Hatrack (with the mods and admins being gods). Maybe later.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I just wanted to help....
I mean I was picked on some when I first arived on the Hatrack scene....
I just wanted to help...
I'm so sorry everyone, what have I done? Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Good God man, I do hope you're kidding.
Posted by ReticuIum (Member # 9054) on :
You know, katharina, if I recall correctly, there once was a mean old guy running around here. What was his name, again? I heard tales of some long-haired, Jesus-like figure.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*hands a tissue* Welcome to Hatrack. Everyone does something dumb when they first get here. I kept trying to pick fights with Tom Davidson, who ignored me entirely. All is not lost. Do you like reading about politics, then? Is that why you like OSC?
ReticuIum, I always suspected that mean reputation was just a cover. Of course, the startling resemblence might have been a cover as well.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
No I'm not even sure if I'm trying to be funny....
I just tried to help..... and all I've done is make things worse.....
Why do I always mess everything up?
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
I don't remember saying anything to the contrary.
You're certainly free to do whatever you please here, as long as it conforms to the TOS. But even if it doesn't, I won't be the one to correct you on it, as I don't really have any say in the matter.
My only suggestion to you or any newbie would be to hang around long enough to figure out how things are normally done before deciding "to hell with the status quo, I make my own rules!"
Cause the thing is, there's a lot of things that aren't rules; more like mores. Just guidelines that most everyone tries to hold themselves to out of respect for the community. Some of them are little, like don't write in all caps, and some of them are bigger, like not bumping your own thread (that's not really a great example of something big cause I actually think that's a minor offense). None of these little things are enforceable, but all are along the lines of, say, holding open a door for someone. It's just a nice thing to do, and I think the overall courtesy most people here display is one of the things that make hatrack so special.
I'm well aware of the fact that I haven't be here all that long, in the grand scheme of things, so maybe someone else can say what I'm trying to say a little more clearly.
Edit: I got cloned?! Awesome. And the cloned me is dead right.
Posted by Dr StrangeIove (Member # 9055) on :
You know, maties, it be strikin' me that I ain't such a bad fella, me-self!
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I just like his books, I just wanted to be part of this community....
I didn't mean to mess everything up....
I always end up doing that anyways....
Why am I even bothering to stay here?
Posted by ReticuIum (Member # 9054) on :
Why, Dr Strangelove, ye old bon-bon, are you talking in pirate talk?
Hunker down with me, laddie, and tell me if the pirate boys know any of the old tales of this ancient site.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, enough crying Advent. Buck up, and be a part of it. You don't have to be in charge to do that.
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
El JT, how did you do that?
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Thats not me. Look at the member numbers. Its quite annoying for someone to impersonate me, especially as a pirate. Not that I have anything against pirates, but I would like to be a pirate when I choose to be a pirate. So whoever is doing that, please stop or go bug someone else.
Posted by Vasslia Cora (Member # 7981) on :
You haven't messed anything up. Just forget about the congres/court and you'll be fine. Right after we pelt you with these tomatos. ( I got hungry on my way over here so, no tomatos)
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
You can be part of the community without being part of a government.
In fact, it's probably a lot easier.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Fine.... I'm done.
But would you two knock it off with the pirate talk already?
Its even more annoying on screen than hearing it aloud.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
And yes, I know that was also the fake Reticulum. Seriously, I'm starting to feel like I'm in some badly written sci-fi book with clones and the works.
Posted by EI JT de Spang (Member # 9061) on :
Yes, Advent. Come gather 'round the fire and we will share in the lore of the legendary Hatrack.
'tisn't the time for tears, chaps! Stiff uppah lip and all that. Right ho!
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Umm, I didn't.
Although I have my suspicions about who did.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Me too.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
No your not, Strangelove, if this were such a badly written book then someone would be talking like a pirate or an englishman....oh, no...
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
So we can have clones in Hatrack?
Wow, that's simultaneously annoying and tempting....
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
That was supposed to be an englishman?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I'm a badly written character in the worst book ever! And to make it worse there are very few women in this story!
We're all doomed!
Posted by EI JT de Spang (Member # 9061) on :
But then again, I think that someone who had delved through the many onion-like layers of Hatrack to become fully embedded in its community, nay, even steeped in its lore, might be aware of a few tricks of the trade.
Friends, Hatrack has a heckuva history, and that's worth respecting. Now the real El JT has been kind enough about my using his pseudoalias, so the real me will be logging back out. (And no, I'm not Frisco. I just didn't want to be fooling on katharina, and I figured she'd catch the reference.)
Posted by dantesparadigm (Member # 8756) on :
Didn't they already do the whole clone thing in Ender's Game. The fake names just have a space at the end.
Also, they're pirates.
Posted by ReticuIum (Member # 9054) on :
quote:Originally posted by dantesparadigm: Didn't they already do the whole clone thing in Ender's Game. The fake names just have a space at the end.
(Really? Are you sure? I didn't think that one worked.)
So, I gues what I'm saying is that we should all chill out a little and let the process happen in its own sweet time.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I wasn't fooled. I did think you were Frisco, though, after the comment, so now I'm not sure who you are.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
I thought it was Frisco, too.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
*grin
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
CT, do you know? *growing more and more curious*
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Or is that a confession?
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
If I may address the high and mighty Court?
O, ye friends, there is no need of the setting up of hierarchies, nor the superflous mega-posting and multi-thread-starting. Just enjoy the place. That's what it's here for.
And may I suggest bumping up some old threads after you read them, just to startle the old-timers a little bit? We get all freaked out when you try to fit in, and freaking out the elders is kinda fun.
PS: El JT, I'll send you an email re: the password for the fake name in just a bit. You should have control of it.
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
CT! Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
quote:I kept trying to pick fights with Tom Davidson, who ignored me entirely.
What's funny is that I ignored her so successfully that I have no memory of doing so at all. Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Gracias.
Although I wouldn't mind you having it, that way if I start to act like an @$$, I could be corrected by myself.
Talk about freaking out the establishment.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Oh, burn! *sniff*
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Seriously. You keep talking about all these times you tried to pick a fight with me, and I really DO believe you -- I take you completely at your word on that -- but I have no memory of ever being irritated by one of your early posts, even though I'm pretty sure I read them. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Aw... I wish I could remember what any of them were about, but mostly I remember sitting at my computer in my apartment and my roommate asking, "Katie, what are you doing?" "I'm trying to make someone mad. I'm very clever."
Oh, the shame. Not the trying to make someone mad part - the part where I thought I was clever. Thank heavens those posts are long gone now. I believe there was mention of prom queens.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Hey, oldtimers, this thread does strike me as rather fast growing. Does it rank anywhere in the fastest growing threads, regardless of topic?
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
The fastest I remember was a teen angst thread about 6 months ago.
I think it went to 7 pages in an afternoon.
There was also one other really fast one a few months ago, but I'm not saying anything else about that one.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Wow, a teen angst thread to 7 pages in an afternoon? Crap, I thought I was doing good even getting to 3.
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
This thread is seven pages long so I'm not going to bother checking for myself: Have you already filled the 6 spots yet?
Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
It's not quantity, it's quality. I don't think a thread I've started here has ever gone beyond 2 pages.
-Bok
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I can't believe people are surprised it was CT. She loves doing things like that, and has lots of alts. Or does no one remember Glaphyra the Rightous?
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
haha. I don't believe so, especially since I resigned. There should be a spot for you.
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
In that case, I suggest you henceforth refer to me as Emperor Smells.
Note: Smells is the english translation of cheiros... I think.
Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :
The "Hatrack Singles Bar" thread went to 12 pages in a little under 10 hours...I believe we all (yes, even you there, shaking your head) agreed it was a record at the time. Close behind was the "Good......OSC" thread, with 11 pages in half a day.
Can't say I've ever started another thread that went over four or five, though.
And, for the record, I thought CT was me, too. I was beginning to wonder how much I had to drink last night.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Okay, the other teen angst thread I was thinking of went 4 pages in an afternoon, and 5 inside of 12 hours. Still pretty good.
Stupid mental exaggerations. Don't ask me how much I used to bench, or how far I used to walk to school -- no telling what kind of answer you'll get.
Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :
It's not how far you walked to school that counts, it's how steep the mountain was and how many yards of snow you walked through. Barefoot.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Absolutely. Strive for deep, boys, not shallow.
Listen Frisco. He knows what he's talking about.
( at Elizabeth)
Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :
*ponders*
AM I CT?
I mean, Tom is kat is AJ...so it is possible.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by dantesparadigm: Didn't they already do the whole clone thing in Ender's Game. The fake names just have a space at the end.
Yeah, but in this case, I think the clue is that the font used on the forum makes it difficult to discern between "Capital i" and "Lowercase L".
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Why is there another Reticulum?
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Uh, same reason?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
How can that be?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I formally request that the other Reticulum gets a new name.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Reticulum spelled with a lowercase "L" in the "lum" vs ReticuIum spelled with a capital "i" in the "Ium".
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
What? has the Congress been dissolved?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
They look the same.
Posted by Fluff (Member # 4835) on :
*wist*
How far I've fallen . . .
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
How far HAVE you fallen?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Your madmen!! All of you are madd, what have we done?! This thread has fallen into madness I tell you, MAAADDDDDNESSSSS!!!!!
Haha, got you. But seriously, What happened to the original idea of this thread?
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I don't know, I guess we got to serious? Not mad with power, no could not be that.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Good sense prevailed.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
No, I ment mad with insanity. But yes, we... okay I went a little to far. Thats why I kept away from the threads for a few days, and it did me a world of good. Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Who...Cares?
You take this much too seriously. I can't believe people are so dumb as too have taken this seriously.
Though I do believe I stated we were serious.
Oh, well, party on!
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
This thread should be the plot for Total Recall 2.
A man named Advent goes to one of those memory vacation centers and they implant the memory of him joining congress, and then having to overthrow the established government who in reality is Advent's father, a former janitor at a furniture store that specialized in making hatracks.
Madness ensues and eventually he loses his grip on reality, not knowing if he really is in congress, or is merely the son of a janitor, but eventually all the workers at the hatrack maker's shop prevail on him the reality of his situation and he escapes the memory world to return to sanity at the furniture shop.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
If you don't care, Ret, why'd ya bump it after over 24 hours? Just let it die.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Can we just put the last nail in this coffin and put it to rest? I just want this experience behind me already, I mean this thread has forever tainted my screen name and all of my threads.
So can we please let this thread die?
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
You know you can delete it, right, if you REALLY hate it?
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Nope, tried that, but only the Admins can delete threads (as much as I would ike to do that to this one).
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Wow. Seriously? When did that change?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
The thread starter can also delete the thread. But how many pages back did you go to bump it? It already was resting. if you want it to die, STOP POSTING IN IT.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
I've already tried to destroy my other shameful threads but I can't. Trust me when I say that i have tried many, many, many, many, times to erase the other threads related to this one.
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
Reticulum can delete this thread, since he started it.
Go to the original post, click on the little "edit post" icon, and click the box next to "Delete Post?".
Now, some people get really annoyed when you delete a whole thread that way. But I'm not so sure they'll be too terribly upset to see this one go....
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Here here.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Newsflash: If you want threads to die, continually posting in them is not the way to do it.
If you already know that, then I'm not talking to you.
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Not the trying to make someone mad part - the part where I thought I was clever. Thank heavens those posts are long gone now. I believe there was mention of prom queens.
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