As this forum fades...

It's been awhile. It's good to see some familiar faces.
I saw from another place that the site could be fading away. May not, who knows. But it may.
So I wanted to stop by before I lost the chance and sincerely thank this particular subforum for being a teaching ground for me.
Whatever else I am the discussions and arguments I had here, specifically in this subforum, shaped who I am and developed my mind towards seeking information and answers.
While many members here in those days helped, and some I've had the opportunity to meet on other sites or even in person while others i'm afraid have faded before I had the chance.
Of the many members who helped with this, I'd like to especially thank AugustusMasonicus.
It was always an education, even when the topics repeated over and again.

Im not the person I was, and i do think i can say I'm better than I was then.
And simply put, it's because of this site.
It definitely opened me up to new ways of thinking, skepticism, and a basic introduction to philosophy as well as a reawakening of a love of history I had lost.
All that said I doubt where I am would be satisfactory to some. I'm not religious, no longer have an interest in joining Masonry.
But I like these things about me and they started here.
I remember the site with fondness.
It's been 13 years since I registered on this site. A lot has changed since then. A lot will, hopefully, change in the future.
I haven't been here in awhile, I know. But it's always been a cornerstone, if you will.
Maybe the site will go on, and if so that's great. If not, I will remember it fondly. Well , mostly.
If anyone remembers me at all, fondly or not, then the remembrance is appreciated.
The world moves forward and things change. The change isn't always good, but it isn't always bad either. And we can't stop it.
So again, while I have the opportunity I wanted to say my thanks, in case the opportunity too do so passes as the changes go on. I appreciate the time I had and try to do the same for others as time and changes keep on.

a reply to: RuneSpider

If anyone remembers me at all, fondly or not, then the remembrance is appreciated.

We are still always here and YES we do care.

a reply to: DrumsRfun

Are you hinting at something that us peasants don’t know lol?

a reply to: Allaroundyou

We are all peasants, i know nothing more than you.
All I did was post a simple post,I don't have hints if i don't know anything....we are all in the same boat.

a reply to: DrumsRfun

Well I figured it was asking my dude.

a reply to: Allaroundyou

We are all on the same ship and I am no different than you brother.

a reply to: RuneSpider

Hey, man, good to see you again. I remember the good old days when I didn't admit to eating babies.

a reply to: RuneSpider

Good to see you again! Hope you are and have been well.

I’ve been a long time lurker without as many posts under my belt as I should have, but man I feel you on this sentiment. I’m gonna miss the hell outta this place if/when it goes.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: RuneSpider

Hey, man, good to see you again. I remember the good old days when I didn't admit to eating babies.

Oh yes, the good old days.
Never did thank you for that recipe.

Glad to see everyone, and hope time is kind.

originally posted by: RuneSpider

Of the many members who helped with this, I'd like to especially thank AugustusMasonicus.
It was always an education, even when the topics repeated over and again.

Hmmmmnn....and how much did he pay you for saying that?

a reply to: eletheia

Tree fitty.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: eletheia

Tree fitty.

Blast, you revealed my greatest secret. The kne thing Parakeletos (or whatever his name was) never realized!
I am, in fact, 8 stories tall and a crustacean from the protozoic era.
Curses, foiled again.

a reply to: RuneSpider

If ATS goes off line I'm taken hostages!

I don't really know where to go and do that in the physical world
because I never think anything thru first.

Or maybe kidnap every ones avatar and argue with em any way!

originally posted by: RuneSpider
The kne thing Parakeletos (or whatever his name was) never realized!

Oh, yeah. Steve from Colorado.

That nut job was a joy every new account he created.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus

originally posted by: RuneSpider
The kne thing Parakeletos (or whatever his name was) never realized!

Oh, yeah. Steve from Colorado.

That nut job was a joy every new account he created.

Was? Guess he didn't pop up here again.
There's a similar fellow who went by David Mabus. Very similar posting style. Though last I heard he finally got himself in legal trouble and got help. I imagine any newer ones are Facebook these days.

a reply to: RuneSpider

I haven't seen him on in years. Maybe he drank too much bleach.

a reply to: RuneSpider

Sorry, I don't remember you. What was the question? Oh yeah, the goats...they all ran off last xmas and never made it back.

Is this the bus station?

Looking

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: RuneSpider

I haven't seen him on in years. Maybe he drank too much bleach.

Looking at some of the other forums, maybe insanity lost its fun.

originally posted by: olaru12
a reply to: RuneSpider

Sorry, I don't remember you. What was the question? Oh yeah, the goats...they all ran off last xmas and never made it back.

Is this the bus station?

What's that? Who's talking? Goat? Mines been busted for years!