The Canyon That God Built?

[Airbozo]

well you could always send us some PM's or contact us by email.

I agree...

[nil8]

But then they aren't a public discussion. I prefer to have large opinions on topics. It allows for more trains of thoughts and varying opinions and the motivations, which makes for better debate.

As for books, pick up "The Simpsons and philosophy" for a fun light educational read.

[DaveW]

If you want to know what you can and cannot discuss on the boards, there's an easy way to figure it out.

This is Paul's business. What you guys discuss, then reflects on him. When you guys are discussing religion in a mature manner, it's fine. When you guys talk about Piracy, drug use, making bombs and other crap, it reflects badly on the TBCS name.

Therefore expect us, at the very least, to smack you in the chops if you're out of line. Some people have lifetime bans for doing the above. Paul's right to protect his brand name, and as long as nothing you guys are doing will put it at risk, we don't mind you discussing it.

If you still don't get it, ask yourself if you'd walk into a Wallmart and start talking about it. If you'll get into trouble for doing it in there, then you'll damn well get into trouble for doing it here.

-Dave

[Zephik]

So we can't talk about the use of illegal immigrants to run a business?

Just kidding. I've been smacked a few times, but I learn.

nil8: Is that a book about the cartoon "The Simpsons"? lol That might be a dumb question, but I thought I would give it a shoot anyways.

I have a question about the Ouija board. When you are in large groups, how does it still feel like no one is controlling it? I can understand one or maybe two people... but you think with more than two people it wouldn't work as well?

[nil8]

Yes, it is Snow. Very funny book.

As for the Ouija board, actually it makes it easier to blame on 'unseen' forces. The more people you have, the less amount of force that's required. Since no one thinks it is them pushing it, no claims responsibility for the movement. Often questions asked to Ouija boards are specific to the room, house, area & someone knows some history or are open-ended and have general yes/no answers.

I understand Dave, but I'm the bastard that will start telling dead baby jokes next to the family with a baby or scream various sexual terms in a parking lot for a laugh. I know what should and shouldn't be discussed here.

[Airbozo]

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If you still don't get it, ask yourself if you'd walk into a Wallmart and start talking about it. If you'll get into trouble for doing it in there, then you'll damn well get into trouble for doing it here.

-Dave

Hehe, Guess I better stop posting then, since I would _never_ walk into a walmart and start a conversation... I must say that the people on this forum conduct themselves better than most people I know. If I could rep all of you at once I would!

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I understand Dave, but I'm the bastard that will start telling dead baby jokes next to the family with a baby or scream various sexual terms in a parking lot for a laugh. I know what should and shouldn't be discussed here.

I was in the Navy with a guy that would pretend to have Turrets Syndrome, just to see peoples reactions. He went back to college after the service to become a Psychologist...

[nil8]

Study what you know, and it sounds like that guy is crazy. It's funny, I'm working towards a degree in psych myself. I want to work with either drug addiction or sexual deviance.
We're the most fun to be around in nervous situations though, we will either make fun of it or embarrass everyone and take the attention off the stressful problem.

We try to stay fairly civil on this forum. There are a few people who haven't who aren't allowed back and I think that helps.

I was somewhat surprised this thread didn't lean towards pagan or shamanic practices, but we did mostly stay on a Christian-based vein.

[Airbozo]

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We're the most fun to be around in nervous situations though, we will either make fun of it or embarrass everyone and take the attention off the stressful problem.

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When I was in Culinary School, I was assigned to cater a luncheon for one of the local psychiatric groups. Rudest, least respectful group of people I have ever had to deal with. Several of them even threw food at one of my waitresses and we are talking about adults in their 40's and 50's. No sense of humor at all! Several of them yelled at us because there were only 3 bathrooms, 1 male 1 female and 1 co-ed. There were only 15 or so of them. They complained about everything including the height of the grass outside... I was so happy when that lunch was done... Felt at the time like a "Hell's Kitchen" episode, but that was not even on the air yet.

They asked at the end of the event if we had any dates open for an upcoming conference and the instructor says no. They pushed her on it and she actually told them they were not welcome back to the school after their behavior. I love it when people actually tell customer's the truth.

[Slug Toy]

I was somewhat surprised this thread didn't lean towards pagan or shamanic practices, but we did mostly stay on a Christian-based vein.

dont be. as you said, study what you know. a lot of people on the forums are from the US. the US has a christian majority, therefore people know christianity best. ill now refer you to the transitive property...

[nil8]

That's uncalled for. Nothing wrong with a dose of reality. They got what they deserved.

I've learned just how ****ty most service jobs are, so I try to be respectful to everyone who deals with me in a professional manner if possible. I'm as nice to the janitors as I am to the person serving my food to the person that works behind the counter at a business I might be at. No reason to act like a spoiled ass or idiot. If you treat them with respect and like humans you will get a lot farther along with what you need from them, rather than yelling or being an asshole. It's not a hard concept and works most of the time.

You were in culinary school? What was your specialty? What do you enjoy cooking to this day?