Welcome! I know that we all hope you'll (continue to) enjoy.


> You may see me around here at wierd hours of the night, because I keep a strange schedule. This is because I come from a big family, and I prefer to study when everyone else is in bed (I live at home, not in a dorm).
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Whaddaya mean weird hours?!?


> Politically... (ah, politics!) I tend to have strong views. If anyone cares to listen, I'll explain how both Democrats & Republicans have betrayed the American people. My political beliefs are strongly influenced by my religious beliefs.


Oohh, we had a thread touching that the other day. Come to think of it, can anyone truly say that their religious belief does not influence their moral and hence their political view?


> I must admit I was pleased to see someone openly say something of a religious nature here, and not have a dozen people come down on them like a ton of bricks. I've seen internet communities where that happens. Sort of restores my faith in the internet.
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I second that! I myself am almost not religious at all, as are my surroundings. That makes it even more important to have a place where religion is aired and discussed in a natural way. In this respect, RinkForum is kinda exotic to me, and broadens my horizon very much.


> If you've taken the time to read this, I slaute you.

That would be "slaughter". Sorry :-)


> Feel free to use any or all of this for future blackmail. ;)
>

I know some lawyers visit RinkWorks, but I don't know if they've ever visited RinkForum...


> Zeit"everyone else seems to insert quotes into their name, so I guess I will too"geist


jul"you'll be able to find plenty of enlightenment on that tradition in the archives"ian