# Are there posters you'd like to get to know better... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 8, 2006, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801 "2006-08-08T02:38:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/121 "2006-08-10T02:21:09Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] **Silenus** , when your Dodger’s beat my Yanks again, I will gladly buy you that beer. [/QUOTE] I’m going to hold you to that! One of these years, the wife and I are going to head East to visit the in-laws in Boston. When we do, a side-trip to Mott Street and [Rutt’s Hut](http://www.hollyeats.com/RuttHut.htm) are mandatory. I’m sure a Jersey mini-Dopefest will be in the cards as well. Right now **gorsnak** , **Maeglin** and **Shalmanese** are educating me in Economics in a GD thread. This is the strength of this Board. You see, I _teach_ Economics at the high school level, and they have left me in the dust in this discussion. I ought to have Peter the Great’s sentiment tattooed on my forehead: “I am a student, and need to be taught.” The truly intelligent never graduate. Thank you to every Doper I’ve named and not named for giving me a greater insight into the World. In the meantime…Go, Dodgers! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sunrazor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sunrazor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunrazor)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/122 "2006-08-10T05:57:51Z")
[QUOTE=Siege] **Sunrazor** , while I won’t speak for **Polycarp** , I wouldn’t refer to myself as “Catholic” any more than I’d refer to myself “Worldwide”. As an Anglican, I’m a member of the catholic Christian church (note the small “c”) which includes all forms of Christianity, but I’m not a member of the Catholic (note the capital “C”) Church and entitled to take Communion in it or otherwise claim membership. [/QUOTE] Yes, yes, yes, I’ve recited the Nicean Creed often enough to know that Episcopalians spell “catholic” with a small c. But the last time I checked, Anglicans of all nations are welcomed to receive the body and blood (when blood is offered) at Roman Catholic mass. Old-fashioned priests don’t like it, and some even discourage it, so when I went with my wife to Mass, I tried to remember left-over-right so as to not give myself away. Of course, I haven’t been inside a church (except the requisite weddings and funerals) in over a decade, so that accommodation may have been rescinded. ---
**Author:** ![yBeayf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e274bd/32.png) [@yBeayf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yBeayf)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/123 "2006-08-10T06:13:00Z")
Quick hijack: > [@](#): > > But the last time I checked, Anglicans of all nations are welcomed to receive the body and blood (when blood is offered) at Roman Catholic mass. This has never been the case, and any instances of Anglicans receiving communion in a Catholic church are a grave abuse from the Catholic perspective. It’s not an old-fashioned-priest thing, it’s the written law of the Catholic Church. ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/124 "2006-08-10T07:12:03Z")
> [@Seige](#): > > fetus, the more I see of you, the more I like you and would like to meet you. (Capitalization fixed for you. 😉 ) Thanks! You were actually one of the first Dopers I noticed in my membership as likely being a very interesting person to have a conversation with. > [@Seige](#): > > I’m going to forget a ton of people. That’s why I haven’t put up a list, because there are tons of people I’ve noticed and thought I’d like to meet that I think I’ll end up slighting. ---
**Author:** ![Dazzling\_White\_Diamonds](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dazzling\_White\_Diamonds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dazzling_White_Diamonds)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/125 "2006-08-10T11:52:53Z")
[QUOTE=JimSox5] Holy Crap, I got a mention. 🙂 I have also always been curious if I’ve met **DDW** , but probably not recently as I rarely leave Crawfordsville anymore. However, it makes me sad that this makes me ineligible for the other “Nobody Love Me Thread” where I usually get to hang out. 🙂 [/QUOTE] Well, now… just a minnit there. I’m in Crawfordsville every other weekend to pick up my grandson. He lives down by the County Market. I swear that I saw you one time when we had stopped at the Citgo/Laundromat on 231 to pick up a soda and play the cranes (What?! I’m good at them!). I said to my hubby that I thought it was you, but wasn’t entirely sure. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/126 "2006-08-10T12:09:35Z")
[QUOTE=yBeayf] Quick hijack: This has never been the case, and any instances of Anglicans receiving communion in a Catholic church are a grave abuse from the Catholic perspective. It’s not an old-fashioned-priest thing, it’s the written law of the Catholic Church. [/QUOTE] Bingo. > [@eleanorigby](#): > > But NOONE from New Hampshire. Just so we’re clear on that… Whew. I used to live there, and I work there, but I live just on the other side of the river in VT. ---
**Author:** ![Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/127 "2006-08-10T13:52:09Z")
I’d like to meet **Cunctator**. We could talk about differences between Australian and American actuarial exams. That would clear the room in a hurry. ---
**Author:** ![vertizontal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ad7895/32.png) [@vertizontal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vertizontal)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/128 "2006-08-10T14:03:26Z")
I don’t remember their names, but I’d like to get in a room full of **all the scientists** on the boards, and just listen to them talk about physics, cosmology, string theory, and all that stuff. And I’d want to hang with **Broomstick** and talk about flying. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/129 "2006-08-10T14:07:21Z")
[QUOTE=Freddy the Pig] I’d like to meet **Cunctator**. We could talk about differences between Australian and American actuarial exams. That would clear the room in a hurry. [/QUOTE] I’ll bring my brother along. He’s not a Doper but he’s on test #6 in America. ---
**Author:** ![Tracy\_Lord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@Tracy\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracy_Lord)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/130 "2006-08-10T14:09:45Z")
There are many, many more who I’m forgetting, I know, but the biggies: **Eve** – I would love to get together and share copyediting woes. “And what are your feelings on the Oxford comma?” **Sampiro** – Not only is he clever, well-spoken, and compassionate, but he’s a theater guy and we share the same favorite musical! You play piano, I’ll play violin. **Maureen** , **Kythereia** and **Cervaise** – let’s meet sometime for after-work drinks and hang out. I feel like all of the above would significantly improve the quality of my life just by knowing them. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/131 "2006-08-10T14:40:01Z")
[QUOTE=Carlyjay] Aww, I really DID get a mention!! Though I suspect it was due to my self-insertion into the thread. In which case, hooray for me! Thanks Siege, pleasure knowing you too. 🙂 [/QUOTE] Hey,it might have been the picture of yourself on your homepage, **Carlyjay**. YOu’re a cutie. ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/132 "2006-08-10T15:40:34Z")
Yay! I made a list!!! Yay! Thanks, **ellen**. You made my day. Now I don’t have to post in that “other” thread. 😉 My list? Why alla the MMPers, of course, cause they are the Cool Kids! ---
**Author:** ![Cowgirl\_Jules](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@Cowgirl\_Jules](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowgirl_Jules)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/133 "2006-08-10T15:44:52Z")
[QUOTE=vertizontal] I don’t remember their names, but I’d like to get in a room full of **all the scientists** on the boards, and just listen to them talk about physics, cosmology, string theory, and all that stuff. [/QUOTE] Better be more specific there. I’m technically a scientist, but nobody wants to listen to me talk about cows or dirt. ---
**Author:** ![dasgupta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e56c9b/32.png) [@dasgupta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasgupta)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/134 "2006-08-10T15:46:17Z")
[QUOTE=Anaamika] As for me, if you really are interested, let me know and I’ll give you my e-mail and you’re free to e-mail me. [/QUOTE] Oooh. Is that an open offer? I’m leaving in 4 months. I’d also love any information you may have about what exactly I should be doing during my (traditional Hindu) wedding. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/135 "2006-08-10T15:50:10Z")
[QUOTE=dasgupta] Oooh. Is that an open offer? I’m leaving in 4 months. I’d also love any information you may have about what exactly I should be doing during my (traditional Hindu) wedding. [/QUOTE] [elenia25@gmail.com](mailto:elenia25@gmail.com) and it most certainly is an open offer. I never mind getting nice e-mails from Dopers. E-mail away! But remember I haven’t been back in over 10 years…I can tell you lots about my experiences from those days, though. ---
**Author:** ![Carlyjay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Carlyjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carlyjay)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/136 "2006-08-10T16:27:08Z")
[QUOTE=Skald the Rhymer] Hey,it might have been the picture of yourself on your homepage, **Carlyjay**. YOu’re a cutie. [/QUOTE] [blush] Well…thanks! Consider me flattered. [/blush] 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/137 "2006-08-10T16:34:31Z")
[QUOTE=Siege] As for you, \*\*Hentor the Barbarian \*\* and **VetBridge** , I gather you two gentlemen are somewhere in my neck of the woods. Meeting you two would be easy. [/QUOTE] It sounds like the first annual PrimantiDope is in the making! There are many people here I wouldn’t mind sitting down for a coffee with, but I won’t list them because I don’t want to hurt **elucidator’s** feelings. 😉 There are many folks who I feel an affinity towards because of their political insight and other contributions. However, it would probably do me good to get to know people like **Scylla** , **Bricker** , **Sam Stone** and even **duffer** better so that I would have a better appreciation for them as people. Perhaps then their political contributions wouldn’t seem so … ah, who am I kidding. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Carlyjay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Carlyjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carlyjay)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/138 "2006-08-10T17:01:07Z")
Okay, well I’m relatively new still, so I’m still in a honeymoon phase where pretty much everyone on here seems refreshingly intelligent and funny and great. But in no particular order, and knowing I’m leaving lots of people out, here are some people who I particularly think are cool and would love to hang out with at a big ol’ party. **Dr. Drake, Siege, Skald the Rhymer, theunfounddoor, fetus, jayjay, anaamika, fairychatmom, Lissa, Inigo Montoya, OneCentStamp, What Exit, ASAKMOTSD, Martini Enfield, gigi, SurrenderDorothy, glee** and **ShagNasty**. I’m forgetting people. But like I said, you’re all incredibly cool. ---
**Author:** ![Monstre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Monstre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstre)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/139 "2006-08-10T17:42:46Z")
To name a few… **XJetgirlX** , **Susie Derkins** – (both in my town, too, but have not yet met in person) **vivalostwages** , **NoClueBoy** , **Scylla** , **LunaV** ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2006, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801/140 "2006-08-10T17:57:26Z")
It’s getting pretty clear we need to rent out a stadium. How about that there Wembeley Arena? – **gigi** , still stunned and loopy that she was included in this thread [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801.md?page=8)