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rag451
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2003 11:28
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Hey, folks!
Well, I had a weird thought the other day I wanted to share with you kind folks. Got to thinking about what words we use around here, what things we see, do, and what we talk about on the Internet. What happens when we go offline, though? What part of 'this' is taken with us?
I was watching an episode of 'Deep Space Nine' the other day. First time I'd seen an episode of the show in, oh, two or three years. And Vic Fontaine stood up on the stage and started singing. I had this almost gut instinct to yell at the television, "Shut up, Vic!" Then I caught myself. Oops. Yelling at Vic? Why? What'd he do? He's only an automated adverti... wait. Automated what? No, he's a television character. Geez. Anyway, you see my point.
So, what words, people, phrases, and sounds do you experience in real life that have been changed somehow, some way, by your time at the Outpost?
After I hear a few of yours, I'll list some more of mine!
Robert Griffith
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demonvamp
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2003 12:45
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Hey Robert G
I had a surreal experience watching star wars recently, when parts of my brain insisted I'd spoken to most of the characters.
Other than that there has been a propensity to lurk, some bounding into the rafters, and the deep desire to enclose my actions in ** to make them stand out.
And they say you only learn things from books 
Queen of the Universe. 
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kevkc
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2003 12:47
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I thought i'd go for the thouroghly unoriginal post and talk a bit about Guinan's mess...
Firstly, as we all know, Guinan doesn't do cleaning. TF is filthy. The pool is so dirty that it's become less of a pool and more of a Jello filled trampoline... (Somebody want to tell the newbies this?)
So, we turn to TNG. Week after week, we saw the crew hangin' out in TF. And week after week, something unlikely but entertaining would happen. Usually, something would happen so that the ship'd get a bit ruffled-the crew thrown from their chairs or whatnot.
So what happens to the stuff in TF that gets... displaced? Everytime (and i mean EVERY time) i watch TNG, i cant help but chuckling to myself about how clean TF looks...
'Tis a strange little world we've created for TF-but i'm not complaining
And, once more, i've rambled on for ages on complete and total nonsense... Maybe i'll go and bounce on the pool...
*wanders off*
KC
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kittykat
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2003 14:52
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I keep wanting to address people I don't see every day as PEEP!
Also be right back...in my head i see BRB...its like this whole mental stumble....
KK
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leeta
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2003 23:34
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I can't write 10 without putting the *f * at the end of it. ....ugh
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demonvamp
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2003 06:11
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<!--QuoteBegin--kevkc+Aug. 12 2003,12:47--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (kevkc @ Aug. 12 2003,12:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin-->Firstly, as we all know, Guinan doesn't do cleaning. TF is filthy. The pool is so dirty that it's become less of a pool and more of a Jello filled trampoline... (Somebody want to tell the newbies this?)<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--><br><!--emo&:?--><img src="http://www.outpost10f.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/srp.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':?'><!--endemo--> You know, I was wondering what that stuff was in my ears <!--emo&:?--><img src="http://www.outpost10f.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/srp.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':?'><!--endemo--> <br><br>*bangs the side of head to clear jello infestation*<br><br>Queen U
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rag451
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2003 10:03
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Gosh, I think about Ten Forward itself. As someone said, you know, we have a pool in Ten Forward, vats of different toxic and tasty liquids, a bar as wide as it is long, secret torture chambers, rafters that hide all sorts of species, a firing range, airlocks, big red booths, and an innumerable number of other strange features the members have added on over the years. Honestly, I think the only things that haven't changed are those same floor-to-ceiling windows that we all at some point or another stare out at.
Look at our avatars. I go in as Leonard McCoy(2). I've been in as just about every male avatar there is. Now, when I watch the series, I kind of feel weird, seemingly looking at myself. And why is it all the annoying people come in with the Wesley Crusher avatar?! *laughs*
Ah... yeah. The word 'Outpost' is kind of strange. Today, I was filling out this form up at college. Asked me for my e-mail address. I started to write, "rag451@outpo..." I had to stop myself. Scribbled that part out, started over again. Nearly wrote 'CL5' in front of my name once. Oy! And really, it was odd when, one day, I was laughing fit to kill. I actually mumbled "ROTFL" as I was laughing. That was weird!
I'll think of more later. 
Robert Griffith
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wedge
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2003 13:04
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I have this strange compulsion to say "LOL" outloud sometimes. It's frightning really.
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demonvamp
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2003 18:00
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<!--QuoteBegin--wedge+Aug. 13 2003,13:04--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (wedge @ Aug. 13 2003,13:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin-->I have this strange compulsion to say "LOL" outloud sometimes. It's frightning really.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--><br>I did say that the other day, and it was... frightening that is <!--emo&:?--><img src="http://www.outpost10f.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/srp.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':?'><!--endemo--> <br><br>Queen U
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rogersmith
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2003 17:30
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<!--QuoteBegin--demonvamp+Aug. 13 2003,18:00--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (demonvamp @ Aug. 13 2003,18:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin--wedge+Aug. 13 2003,13:04--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (wedge @ Aug. 13 2003,13:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin-->I have this strange compulsion to say "LOL" outloud sometimes. It's frightning really.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--><br>I did say that the other day, and it was... frightening that is <!--emo&:?--><img src="http://www.outpost10f.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/srp.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':?'><!--endemo--> <br><br>Queen U<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--><br>I watch TNG...and I look and I usually start thinking on who and what avitars people use...that's about it <!--emo&:?--><img src="http://www.outpost10f.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/srp.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':?'><!--endemo--><br><br>Roger
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stevennorton
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2003 02:32
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Well, I have to say, I've had almost all of those thisng happen... and Robert, its much more embarassing when that form reaches its destination as "Lieutenant Steven Norton" and not my real name, *if there are any people that work at Visa, I'm really sorry about the appy, I'm a a total nutball*
But, on to the original.
Jemmima and I both had stories of how we've had dreams about a party, on the Outpost, and we we're both being promoted in our dreams... so the Outpost doesn't just take ahold of our real lives, but even our subconcisious, making us realize the serious deep seeded problems one developes from staring at a computer screen for far too long...
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jadzia_jones1
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2003 02:41
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Steven u will always be a ' nutball ' dont evenr change..:P *l*
* Jadzia *
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nina_janeway1
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2003 04:53
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Hmm like bringing chat/Outpost words to RL? Hmm... I have actually spoken "lol" a few times. Like Steven, I think I have also dreamed about events happening on Outpost, or even possible RL Outpost unions...
=/\= Nina Janeway =/\=
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kevkc
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2003 10:13
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Within the past couple of days, i've been finding myself wanting to say "BTW" instead of by the way...
It's driving me maaaaaad....
KC
(Madder than Mick McMad)
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polson
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2003 10:17
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I usually gather a lot more from people I hang out with in RL.
Like oh mylanta, and for the love, and hyperventalating...
Lessie from OTF I got...the urge to make armory posts during class.
Polson wedgies Mr. John Bell
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rag451
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2003 12:36
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*lmao @ Pols* I hadn't thought of it that way, but now that you mention it...
I look at our avatars, then I look at the episodes I come from, all the while saying, "Wow... I hate Wesley Crusher. Wait. Shaun uses the Wesley avatar. I don't hate Shaun. This does not computer! Aaah!" Of course, this was back a long time ago when Shaun actually did use the Wesley avatar.
"BNT" has been creeping into my nomenclature. When I've been typing in the chat room, or typing for whatever purposes, I've been tempted to write BNT almost every time I write "BTW". Creepy.
Uhm, what else... *thinks*
People's names, or handles, rather, get hold of me. Eagle, for example. I look at bald eagles on television and snicker, because I have the yearning to call Eagle a "bald eagle" in the chat room. And, oh, many other things. I now think all people who live in Washington and visit Utah are weird. *nod* =P
The 'Soul' c-family, well, that's changed my entire usage of the word 'Soul'. Everytime I hear the term "soul food," I think of the Soul family. Gaah! It's screwed me up real bad.
That's about it for now. =P
Robert Griffith
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katrina
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2003 10:20
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I say "shrug." I don't shrug. . . I say shrug. Though sometimes I shrug and say shrug at the same time. But that's not really so much an effect of OTF as it is an effect of chatting online.
Along the same lines, Alexis says "sigh." And sometimes sighs "sigh"... There's also this annoying urge to shout "Michiel!" at random times in groups of people.
Oh yeah...there's also the itching need to open spycam after you leave a room. And I have the hardest time with not being able to save things that happen that are funny. . .
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