Oh, and one more sugestion; you might want a drink, or, you know, six before we get to go(at) time.
Heh.
Heh.
Heh.
Well, I’m obviously not the person to ask.
Welcome to the boards! 
As already said, don’t be a jerk. This is a quality board with keen moderators. Make a contribution!
Do give cites to back up your claims. If you think evolution and creationism are equally valid, show the evidence.
Have a look at the contents of each forum. It’s much easier to find and understand your threads if you put them in the right place.
We 8 txtspk! :smack:
Don’t worry about odd references to initiation rituals. :eek:
Yes, don’t worry about that at all, Longgrain. There are no initation rites here. Those are just stories some folks like to tell to scare the newbies. Ignore them. They’re just being mean. Unlike me. I’m nice.
In fact, here…why not have a seat in this nice, cozy chair here? Ignore those clamps and restraints…in fact, you can’t see them.
There ya go. Can I get you a nice, cool beverage? Something with a straw in it, perhaps?
Everyone here, Atheists included, worship the great Og. So remember to phrase things correctly, eg…
“For Og’s sake”
“Thank Og”
do this and you will be fine. 
Remember to post in detail the embarring moments of the catastrophe that is your life. Admit it is…just like ours. Bonus points given for somehow utilizing the words ‘masterbating like a motherfuck’ in a public place without any legal hassles.
What kinda artist are you?
Welcome aboard and don’t mind the goat.
Figure out who the sane, well-adjusted Dopers are.
Avoid these people at all costs. Fortunately, this is not difficult, as they are quite rare.
Think of us as a society of folks, 90% of whom should have chosen the blue pill.
Regards,
Shodan
Be yourself!
Welcome to the boards, I’m your resident goddess of love…
(Pssst! Have we cleaned out the initiation chamber yet?)
…and be very careful of Kythereia’s arrows.
OK, I’ve got the paddles and the really old joke book at the ready!
And when come back, bring pie.
Will do…
What kind of pie would you like?
Banana Cream.
Learn to love stories about pimples and nasty boils. Learn to TELL stories about pimples and boils.
Oh, and don’t bump old threads, with exceptions. You’ll learn what those exceptions are, eventually.
#3… “Hi Op…”
…oh, I just can’t…
…what am I saying… I can’t resist!!!..
"#3 - “Hi Opal!” "
“I burning you dog.”
“All your base are belong to us.”
“How YOU doin’?”
“1920’s Style Death Ray”
and… (already used here)
“when come back, bring pie”
… usually, use of any of the above phrases is frowned upon.
Oh sure, they’re funny for a while.
There is a difference between what you know, and what is so.
Hearing about it is not a bad thing, although it might seem that way. When you make a mistake around here, you will hear about it. It doesn’t mean that other things you have to say are not appreciated. It just means you made a mistake.
We will mock you.
Heck, on a good day, we mock ourselves.
Welcome
By the way, the term “moderator” should not be confused with normal language usage of the various forms of the root word “moderate.” However, they are generally harmless when not wearing their distinctive hats.
Tris
“Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty.” ~ Erwin Schrodinger ~
Develop a thick skin. Regardless of the cogency of your argument, the intellect behind your thoughts and the flawless cites for documentation, if you misspell ONE FREAKING WORD, someone will be all over you about it.
By the way, it’s articles, not 'articals.
Don’t be afraid!
What am I saying? Be afraid - be very afraid. There are **squacks ** out there!