Male and Female Imponderables - Everybody's Fool
POSTED BY: magdalena
UPDATED: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 20:27
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[quote}Originally posted by Traveler
As a fan of Firefly I want to give my support so I try to welcome newcomers and help anybody who is in need.
And I always feel better knowing you're out there.
"Well, here I am."
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As Traveler stated about the rambling and such, I tend to do the same. It feels like friends, if not family listening to my crap from time to time and I am so greatful to have y'all.
As fro the justice system, I'm just fed up of some folks having too much job security. Due to their personal politics they are still in jobs that they should be working harder at and seem to need a good chain rattle.
Screen name: Been my handle from CB, Escort callsign, online, and to some of my IRL friends for a very long time. Stoked that the comic character will have a movie out in February.
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DOuble Postey. YAY!
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Well, of course, I was just fishing for sympathy.
Now, I've got that over with, and since I'm just overflowing with words today, I'll try to reconstruct:
1) Why FF? I still can't put my finger on why this show is so meaningful to me. Perhaps my interest will blow over soon like so many before it. And this from someone who has yet to watch the whole season. The show is simply much greater than the sum of its parts, like the Firefly itself (or a firefly, but I digress). Why did Cap'n defeat Saffron? Class: because he's got people with him that trust each other, that do for each other, etc., don't remember the whole line. Same with the show, the individual characters are good, all of them interacting together is great. Same with this site.
2) Why the web? We communicate here in the written medium (my forte). I don't have a lot of bandwidth for friends in RL. I am really starting to open up to the online environment because I find it easier to express myself, and because of we meet each other without ... bias.
Just think, you might be conversing with a pure, starry-eyed 14 year old maiden, or with some fat hairy old perv sitting naked in front of his computer. You're welcome for that image...
Many people find that distressing about the internet, but I find it liberating. Not because I am the aforementioned perv, but because I am forced to abandon my own preconceptions. The perv and the maiden will sort themselves out soon enough.
3) Why FFF? This is a special place. You've seen it in this thread again and again: "I'm not usually like this. I don't usually do this." There is a certain magic in this crew, like the fictional one. The fact that all of you shiny people have self-selected here is one of the most powerful things about FF. It's >almost< worth the show getting cancelled to see this community develop like this, because it would not have otherwise.
You see, we need each other to keep the thing going, for we all share a sense of loss about it. So we are kind and open. As others have mentioned, a lot of other fan communities are more concerned with who's the biggest fan and whether you're in or out, like high school. This crew rises above.
"When I write my memoirs, that sh!t'll be in there, guaranteed."
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Well said Mink. I get the feeling we are like the charcters in the show. We are different but we share this site like they share Serenity. I have sais this before, I am waiting for Mal to say your part of the crew. That's how you make me feel.
Shorter ramble. But wait I will find time to put a long one hereabouts, maybe another thread.
Traveler
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You know, week to week Mal and crew don't know what may come their way, but they face it together. In that special intimate setting called Serenity. Each has their own place in the "family" and each has their own strengths. And weaknesses. And they care for each other. Sounds a lot like FFF to me Traveler, Mink; I think you got it right.
"Well, here I am."
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Lots of things in no particular order.
NVG:
a.) Go with what MsG said. Have something else possibly lined up incase she decides to pull the carrot string again.
b.) If the job sounds good and interesting, go for it. As was pointed out, you can always change your mind if they change theirs. Also: government or anyone in charge usually is several brain cells short of just plain stupid. It'll be that way no matter what you do. However you may be able to get them to organize things better so conflicts of that sort have a harder time happening.
c.) good wishes for your sister and for you.
d.) Not surprised about phantom notifications. I couldn't get in at all yesterday, and only intermittentaly so today. Its reminding me of June.
MsG: Sorry to hear ya got the icky virus. Hugs and well wishes.
CoPilot...I can't add anything to what others have told you. Just know we'll be here for you regardless. *hugs*
Why am I here?
Short Form:'Cause folks here are mighty shiny. 
Long Form: As I posted elsewhere, I've been on other boards (Rysher Highlander Board & Dwarflander) and some email groups (Forever Knight & Sunnydale Slayers) and have friends from them. Many I know IRL (actually I know most of SunS IRL as it was a closed list) and have met a few folks from here recently (*waves to MI Browncoats*). You all are as real to me as folks I see ftf. Sure, I'd like to meet more folks from here, but as I have considerably less funds now then I did then (I had a roommate then) and given how the costs of media cons has grown astronomically, I can't see it happening soon and it makes me sad.
One of the great things here is there is always someone to talk to. That and folks here are so very tolerant of each other. The Rysher forum was nice, and I had spent quite a bit of time there, but we had folks who thought that there should only be serious discussions and nothing else. Here there's a place for everyone, whether for serious discussions of the show, RL, other shows, or meeting plans as well as bits of silliness (Lasties & the Par-tay et al) or enjoying how our BDH look. Here we're not just fans...we're family. 
um...I think there was something else, but I've plumb forgot as I've been typing for about 30 min. 
Happy Monday.
EDIT D'oh! Found 'em!
Mink: 
I had to try 7 times to post earlier...and then it posted twice. *hugs*
Horses! Whoot!!! Ya'll forgot another classy horse breed: Friesians
Aren't they gorgeous? Have no horse of my own, gorammit. Can't fit a German Shepherd in here let alone 2000lbs of horse.
addendum: Traveler, we're happy to have you here, You're a wonderful person to talk with. 
Banner courtsey of Aim2Misbehave (Thank you!!)
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RMMC
"Those grenades?"
"Captain don't want 'em."
"Jayne, we're robbing the place, we're not occupying it."
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Thanks RMMC. I love the carrot string visual. Figured I'd do well to wait for her call. Like everyones said, no need to put myself out any further than I already have. Besides, it would be really ego boosting to have her call to make the arrangements. I don't have any clue what we'll be doing so it may be a bit refreshing to have her figure it out with me.
Well. I'm out for the day. Glad to see and hear from everyone. Can't wait for tomorrow. Goodnight.
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