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by Nikto
Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Bizarre Movies that you Like
Replies: 66
Views: 19574

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Donnie Darko
The Celebration
Jacobs Ladder
Amelie
Punch Drunk Love
PI
Cube
Swimming with Sharks
Bad taste
Dead Alive
Meet the Feebles
The Frighteners
by Nikto
Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:43 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Tired of the same ol'
Replies: 23
Views: 4766

Turkina wrote:
I'd recommend http://www.pandora.com to discover new music you might be interested in, based on the bands you type in.
It works pretty well, IMHO, and I've managed to discover some good bands through it.
~Turkina


Great Suggestion!
Pandora is quite nice.
by Nikto
Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Tired of the same ol'
Replies: 23
Views: 4766

I have some suggestions: Toolish: A Perfect Circle -Try "Judith" Korn - try "got the Life" Deftones - try "passenger" Chevelleish: Breaking Benjamin - try "So Cold" Three Days Grace - "animal I have become" Godsmack - "whatever" Disturbed - "voices" Slipknot - "wait and Bleed" Metalish: Metallica (d...
by Nikto
Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:39 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Scroll back in the thread, it's a reference to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonelygirl15 ;) Anyway, if you're real... the "staying holed up and chatting online > talking to real world people" thing... there's certainly people who you could get along with IRL. Try to find them. Are there any clubs i...
by Nikto
Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:34 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Let me guess, you're such a lonely girl who's only a year older than 15 , hmm? I enjoy having no social life. I'd rather stay in this room then go out and befriend some stupid "Oh my God, like totally! Did you see Jason today, and like his outfit, like oh my God, totally!" <_< I totally agree with ...
by Nikto
Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:18 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Thank god.. Cause you r more confusing then my Boss. Why do i feel that this 26 year old kid was more lucky then you... cause he was just saved from hitting a train like you. :lol: Except the 25 year-old himself can't get that through his tiny little head!!!! Personally i think u should consider th...
by Nikto
Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:06 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

bhtooefr wrote:
Great, now we've got an attention whore. :roll:


I agree completely. It's rather sad
by Nikto
Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:05 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

As valid as your theory sounds Mr. Freud :P it does not pertain to me. A childhood trauma applies to damage done to the mind that occurs as a result of a harrowing event, which could mean a singular experience or enduring event or events that completely overwhelm the individual's ability to cope th...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:10 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

I totally disagree. Given the extraordinary amount of commincation and interaction that can be had over the internet relations such as this transcend traditional long distance relationships. Furthermore, communication is and always has been the key component of any relationship. Also, any arguments...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

|FN|Steel wrote:
You're wrong. Every person is different and reacts to things differently. There are also degrees to getting over something even if it's not completely. For many people, counseling is a waste of time.


Yeah, everyone is unique... just like everyone else :roll:
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:20 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Oh, really..she wouldn't? Thank you so much for clarifying that Mr. Nikto! <_< Another misconception, I just HAPPEN to coincidentally meet this guy who initially added me, I wasn't on some man hunt over the internet, in fact, I wasn't too keen or enthusiastic about dating men prior to him..I just w...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

I think the OP seriously needs some counseling and find out why is is the way he is,the girl in question also obviously needs therapy too.Maybe the powers that be here will see this for what it is and stop allowing this to propagate itself on TR's site. Dude, you are seriously making this whole thi...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:08 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Oh, really..she wouldn't? Thank you so much for clarifying that Mr. Nikto! <_< Another misconception, I just HAPPEN to coincidentally meet this guy who initially added me, I wasn't on some man hunt over the internet, in fact, I wasn't too keen or enthusiastic about dating men prior to him..I just w...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

WHY DOES NOONE UNDERSTAND THIS? you can not be in love with someone you've never met. it isn't possible. simple as. I'm sure it sounds very nice to say and hear it, but trust me guys. this isn't love. i reeeaaaaaaaaally don't want to break the bubble you're both in. if you meet and you feel the sam...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Oh my God like, my oh so sugary chocolate strawberry muffin cupcake cutie pie, precious honeybunches, don't you dare refer to me as a friggin' pumpkin pie, or I'll take a pumpkin and stick it up your a**. "Please get that out of your pretty little head." What am I, a 4 year-old? I love you :p Isn't...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

The following responses are ALL potential possibilities...............or just perhaps misconceptions acknowledged by people who don't even know this girl. Dude, this is a choice you have to bring upon yourself, is she really worth it? or is she merely tinkering with your mind. Don’t allow these peo...
by Nikto
Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Ummm guy, people aren't telling you these things because everyone's a hater or just jealous of you. I've been in situations like this. They weren't funny. I felt I was a loser, so when some girl showed an interest in me, I jumped at the chance. Mentally, I put her on a pedestal, and nothing anyone ...
by Nikto
Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:35 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How many lucky guys here?
Replies: 1241
Views: 220278

Ummm guy, people aren't telling you these things because everyone's a hater or just jealous of you. I've been in situations like this. They weren't funny. I felt I was a loser, so when some girl showed an interest in me, I jumped at the chance. Mentally, I put her on a pedestal, and nothing anyone t...
by Nikto
Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:06 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: ebay target reciept
Replies: 8
Views: 1766

He has another auction for Target receipt. It appears, based on the comments there and on the comments on his "empty can of coke for sale" listing that he is trying to sell them as collectibles, because there is only one like it. Like the coke can is the only one with that serial #, so each receipt ...
by Nikto
Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: LCD TV, HDTV, and DVI
Replies: 45
Views: 15531

I have one of these and I love it. I haven't experienced gamer lag either form my 360 or my regualr xbox. My brother got the same tv and he runs PS2 and Gamecube through it with no problems: Sceptre 37" LCD HDTV Screen Size: 37" TFT LCD Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Brightness: 600cd/m²...
by Nikto
Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: LCD TV, HDTV, and DVI
Replies: 45
Views: 15531

VIZIO L32 HDTV - 32" HIGH DEFINITION LCD TV The New VIZIO L32HDTV Widescreen 32-in* Liquid Crystal (LCD) HDTV supports 720P and 1080i allowing you to enjoy High Definition content broadcast in either format. This product offers a super high 1366 x 768 native resolution, has an integrated ATSC tuner...
by Nikto
Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:35 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: LCD TV, HDTV, and DVI
Replies: 45
Views: 15531

VIZIO L32 HDTV - 32" HIGH DEFINITION LCD TV The New VIZIO L32HDTV Widescreen 32-in* Liquid Crystal (LCD) HDTV supports 720P and 1080i allowing you to enjoy High Definition content broadcast in either format. This product offers a super high 1366 x 768 native resolution, has an integrated ATSC tuner ...
by Nikto
Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:30 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: new multifunction printer needed
Replies: 25
Views: 7397

If I'm looking at the right thing, it looks like it's $239.98 + $19.48 shipping for a total of $259.46. I don't see a $50 coupon, but if I go to the store nearby I'll have to pay 7% sales tax, but on top of what I'm not sure. Whereas at HP it's $251.99 total, though for some reason they don't seem ...
by Nikto
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: new multifunction printer needed
Replies: 25
Views: 7397

Before I take the plunge on this thing, does anyone have any advice on where to buy it? HP actually seems to have decent prices on their site, with free shipping, too. If I could get it somewhere local, and get a cheap enough extended warranty, though I've never bought one before, I might choose th...
by Nikto
Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:40 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Digital Camera noobery, any recomendations?
Replies: 41
Views: 12482

Do you like the Kodak because of the zoom? I'm asking because, personally I really like Canon cameras and the Canon A540 is going for the same price as the Kodak. Also, are you going to have ready access to be able to charge your batteries. Maybe you should look for a camera that uses AA's so you wo...
by Nikto
Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:49 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What kind of cutlery/knives are you using
Replies: 143
Views: 29098

i'll have to try out both the wusthoff's and shun's next time i go back to that williams-sonoma store. If you decide on the Wusthoffs, don't buy them at Williams-Sonoma if you've got access to Costco. They sell the same set for much less coin. Out of curiousity, what price is the set going for at C...
by Nikto
Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:59 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Resource Hog Free Antivirus
Replies: 26
Views: 4645

Re: Resource Hog Free Antivirus

Does anyone know of an Antivirus program that doesn't hog the system resource (Norton & McAfee), yet still does a great job protecting your computer from viruses? I've used AVG for years and have been very happy with it. In my experience, AVG only slows my system down when it's doing a complete...
by Nikto
Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:25 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: New Mouse...I hate it...
Replies: 39
Views: 8208

Hance wrote:
use this page to test your mouse out . it will help determine if its you or the mouse http://www.winterrowd.com/maze.swf


There are words to describe you, but I just can't type them right now. :o :lol:
by Nikto
Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:09 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Upgrade options
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

Re: Upgrade

MadBrad wrote:
The 7800GT will be a nice step up. The $90 MoBo looks like a reasonable expense to get you to PCIe capability.


Thanks for the input


I've never used an EPOX before, but I've heard pretty decent things about them, and the Newegg comments aren't bad either.
by Nikto
Tue Feb 07, 2006 11:28 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Upgrade options
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

Upgrade options

I was wondering about an upgrade that I'd like to do. Currently I am running an A643200(754) on a Asus K8V SE with 1GB Crucial Ram and a 6800GT. I am considering buying a EPoX EP-8NPA SLI Socket 754 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard, and a XFX PVT70GUDF7 Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x...
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