The General Chat Thread (2026)

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

The say em in a DM

Ah no, some insults only sound funny said out loud. Written down they just sound a bit savage

 

[Wombat457]

I doubt there is anything you could call me that I haven't been called before

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

I doubt there is anything you could call me that I haven't been called before

I find that very easy to believe
But did you remain friends with them after? I doubt it, that Aussie, Welsh, Scottish, German blood wouldn’t have stood for it

 

[Wombat457]

Actually - most of them were on their way to "new accomodation" so I really didn't care what they thought or said

Lets see then - if a friend tries to insult me then I take it with a grain of salt and give it straight back

If someone I don't know, and who doesn't know me, insults me then I treat them with the contempt I believe they would deserve

Now if someone on a forum with a sense of humour as weird as mine were to dsay something that may be taken as an insult under different circumstances - well, they could most likely get away with "almost anything"

 

[Wombat457]

I find that very easy to believe

You have no idea ....

But did you remain friends with them after?

That wasn't something that I really had to concern myself with ...

I doubt it, that Aussie, Welsh, Scottish, German blood wouldn’t have stood for it

I geuss if the above was somethinng I needed to worry about then yeah, my Aussie, Irish, English and German blood would probably have seen me using some very colourful and descriptive language and suggesting a few vacation spots that they could wander off to

 

[Wombat457]

Agreed whole heartedly.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I have reinstated a number of posts. I was asleep at the time - didn't sleep well last night because of the heat.
I have moved some and will move more off-topic posts to here and will talk to the other moderators. SNSSO

 

[JAS_OH1]

Actually - most of them were on their way to "new accomodation" so I really didn't care what they thought or said

Lets see then - if a friend tries to insult me then I take it with a grain of salt and give it straight back

If someone I don't know, and who doesn't know me, insults me then I treat them with the contempt I believe they would deserve

Now if someone on a forum with a sense of humour as weird as mine were to dsay something that may be taken as an insult under different circumstances - well, they could most likely get away with "almost anything"

Ummm, like me?

 

[Wombat457]

Ummm, like me?

Which part of what I wrote are you reffering to exactly before I answer your question

By the way - like SSOAP - you can insult me all you want

 

[karadekoolaid]

Just so you know ( no comments, please):
A military aircraft landed in Maiquetia (Caracas) today. A convoy of diplomats drove to the American Embassy in Caracas, and news is that there will be a new Ambassador as of next week.

 

[TastyReuben]

Thanks for the continued updates karadekoolaid.

 

[badjak]

Thanks for the continued updates karadekoolaid.

Indeed. And stay safe!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I've put a poll up. Combination of an experiment and a question for members.

Bear in mind that being able to change the colour of your text in the chat area could mean that you choose a colour that is not visible in dark mode or for any member with colour vision problems.

Do you want to be able to choose the colour code of your messages?

• Yes

  Votes: 3 30.0%

• No

  Votes: 3 30.0%

• Not fussed

  Votes: 4 40.0%

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• Total voters

  10

 

[Windigo]

I did the hill start test ( slope test, hill test? Not sure about the right term in English). Anyway it involves driving over a small hill. I succeeded 5 out of 9 times.
I also managed to stay on the road and not make any strange moves. Driving instructor saw clear improvements

 

[badjak]

I think it is hill start, but doesn't matter as your description is spot on!
Are you still enjoying your driving lessons? Seems like you are doing well!