Bubsa

Dude, I'm a freaking student civil engineering in my last year and interested in (the Runescape) economy, go figure. :D Haha, cool dude! Good luck with the rest of the year :D

For the people who can look past all the controversy and the farfetched stuff, like Hanks seems to have done in his approach to the film, and still enjoy the book, I'm glad for you and you're entitled too. I mean, you have as much right to like the book in that sense as I do hate it. Just wanted to make that clear.

That's defying karma, in which case if something bad were to happen to them it would be because of karma(or that's my take on it.) That's my point; people are doing this and thinking that it's karma, when all it's doing is, as you say, defying it. I mean people like ad who posted above me there seem clued in to what karma is all about and are applying it well in their lives, so I'm not trying to say karma as a whole is pointless.

I call that a lie in itself :P

Yea ive heard it many times too, but i like it... thought there might be there might be someone who hasnt heard it You're quite right. I'm glad you posted, I haven't seen it for awhile :)

I've heard this story a lot and, although it's such a good story, it strikes me as an Urban Legend.

I don't really care for the novels, but bj your white text spoilers don't really work on the subBlack theme :P

OK, this is just an aggravated rant. There's no real point to it, I'd just like to see if you agree or disagree with me and what you have to say on the topic. This whole 'karma boom', as it were, is really cheesing me off. I put it down to 'My Name is Earl'. Don't get me wrong, great show, very well written and one of the few American comedies that gets me laughing these days :). It's just that, ever since this show entered society, undoubtedly a lot more people have taken interest in this whole karma thing. That's totally fine, I have nothing against those who believe and want to practise it...except for a few. I'll probably need to stress this is a minority of people, but very annoying, at least to me. These are the people who instantly put any change of luck down to 'karma'. For example: A friend of mine finds ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã10 on the bus the other day. "Gosh! (Wasn't exactly her words) Must be karma!". Oh really? What good deed have you recently done? She struggled for an answer and the topic quickly changed back to thongs. (Spare me, please.) What the ironic thing was is that, if she truly believed in karma, she would have handed the money in or given it to the bus driver at least. I know, it doesn't seem much, but it's not the concept of people being nice to you. That's just luck! The whole "I-watered-a-plant-therefore-I-must-be-lucky-today" mentality is bogus, and is pretty downright wrong, in my opinion. To add to this, some people, again a minority, have started doing 'good deeds' and such, simply on the pretences that they will get something good back in return. Basically, they do something good to get something better free. That's horrible, why should karma be the stimulus to virtues such as curteousy and generosity? I believe it was Zidane Tribal, of Final Fantasy IX fame, who said: You don't need karma to help people, either. The whole concept of be nice to others and they'll be nice back (Do unto others as you would have others do unto you) is one that should be natural. I know that's an extremely lot to ask, but using karma is not an alternative. I'd say it's pretty demeaning to those who truly believe in it as well. I hope this doesn't sound like I'm on my moral high horse after all my charity work and naked exploits, it really doesn't mean to be. It's just something I feel strong about at the moment, and I'd be very much obliged for your opinions and feedback on the matter :)

Yeah, don't get me wrong, this was a good read, I'd just really like to know how on Earth you had this train of thought. :P

Erm...I wouldn't say it was just because he could speak German, but I agree with the point your making. He was a fantastic public speaker, and he would have needed to be to make those people believe those God awful things.

^ Hehe, I like that one, so long as it is done in a Cutting Crew-esque voice :P

I look forward to seeing the Da Vinci Code film, as I love Tom Hanks as an actor. He's going to have to use all of his ability to resuccitate this shower of... I read about 5/8s of the book and gave up in disgust. It was so poorly written, I kid you not, Year 10s in my school could write better. Plus make it more compelling. I don't really care for this controversy stuff. Hanks summed it up pretty well when he said the book had: "Hooey" in it and shouldn't be taken seriously. He calls it "Just a good story" and I agree that it should be taken that way...well, I agree except for his last comment. Without doubt though, the majority of the book's sales have been from the "controversy" it has caused. I know many people who bought it just on hear'say, and actually being highly disappointed with the book, much to my delight. I say again, I'm looking forward to the film. If Hanks can make me enjoy the film (along with his performance, which is a given as he acts so well - Think "The Terminal". Terrible film, great performance by Hanks) then he just might be the greatest living actor of all. Dan Brown For the metaphorical Lose.

Bubsa has been my pet name since I was a baby. Why, on the other hand, you'd have to ask my God forsaken family.

He's a great guy, one of my favorite mods. We've talked on msn awhile ago. I really liked him too. He did a great job.

His latest song actually makes me cry because its so bad. Agreed.

Hahaha, the sword in Halo 2 :lol:

Oh come on! Ladies Love Cool James talentless? Mama said knock you out!! :o

Hey, does anyone remember Ryl?

What the smeg made you think this?

The blackness practically is a fog of war. Well, there was a fog of war on RSC, I'm pretty sure there is on RS2.

Just making sure you all read the entire thread. Again.

Being good at speeches will get you the job, any job, over someone who is inferior but with the same C.V. (that or a good rack), despite what the exception to the rule, Mr. Bush, would have you believe.

Tell me the last time Gerrard played well for England. If he played as well for England as he does for Liverpool, England would be probably the best team in the world. It's like playing Rooney left mid. Gerrard has to do the holding role for Fat Frank, because Lampard can't do it. This season has firmly established, however, that Gerrard is the superior in both defence and attack. Lampard's scoring record for England, though, can't be ignored. Now, if Gerrard was at a London club and Lampard somewhere like Villa, completely different story. Fact.

It's always nice to meet a self-proclaimed legend.

Took on one farmer too many :(