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StorrZerg
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Jonoman92
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uNcontroLable
United States1180 Posts
On October 15 2009 08:29 StorrZerg wrote: what do you think of incontrol's tutor for poker money? is it a good investment for bad players? It's definitely a good investment. His SC skill speaks for itself, and on top of that he's a really gifted teacher. (It's actually what he's going to school for). A training session with him is worth way more than he's charging for the results you'll get. I've watched a few, and seriously, not because I'm biased, it's definitely worth it. | ||
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Impervious
Canada4166 Posts
On October 15 2009 02:54 uNcontroLable wrote:(getting into a good club for free because my girlfriends and I look good. I don't feel as bad because I'm just causing them a loss based on their being shallow) Wait, so, getting into a club is an advantage to you? Are you sure? Have you ever heard of a "loss leader"? It's something that loses a business money directly, but is profitable because it brings more people in, who are there to spend money in other ways. Casinos in Las Vegas used to do this - they would draw you in with incredible deals for food - you could stuff yourself silly for only a few bucks. Drinks would also be dirt cheap. However, bringing people into a casino, getting them well fed and drunk led to them spending a lot at the tables, meaning that they were losing their money anyways. And it led to a great reputation - so a lot of people would enter the casinos because of the reputation. Most grocery stores sell bread and milk (and other necessities) for a lot less than they should, often losing money with each purchase. However, to get to these items, you have to walk through aisles of items which make a lot of profit for the company. By buying only a few of these items, you eliminate any losses by these "loss leading" items. So, essentially, although you think you are getting a great deal, skipping lines and not paying cover, getting a couple of free drinks thrown into the mix - ultimately you are attracting people to the bar, and they spend more money than any losses the bar would have by not letting you in for free. Essentially, they are using you for profit. I worked as a bouncer for a few months, and I've seen how much of an effect it can make. It disgusted me, and is the reason why I quit. How do you feel about being used like that? | ||
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Spike
United States1392 Posts
Your view is very negative seeing as how both sides benefit. Too bad for us men though  . | ||
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AzureEye
United States1360 Posts
On October 15 2009 11:25 lMPERVlOUS wrote: Wait, so, getting into a club is an advantage to you? Are you sure? Have you ever heard of a "loss leader"? It's something that loses a business money directly, but is profitable because it brings more people in, who are there to spend money in other ways. Casinos in Las Vegas used to do this - they would draw you in with incredible deals for food - you could stuff yourself silly for only a few bucks. Drinks would also be dirt cheap. However, bringing people into a casino, getting them well fed and drunk led to them spending a lot at the tables, meaning that they were losing their money anyways. And it led to a great reputation - so a lot of people would enter the casinos because of the reputation. Most grocery stores sell bread and milk (and other necessities) for a lot less than they should, often losing money with each purchase. However, to get to these items, you have to walk through aisles of items which make a lot of profit for the company. By buying only a few of these items, you eliminate any losses by these "loss leading" items. So, essentially, although you think you are getting a great deal, skipping lines and not paying cover, getting a couple of free drinks thrown into the mix - ultimately you are attracting people to the bar, and they spend more money than any losses the bar would have by not letting you in for free. Essentially, they are using you for profit. I worked as a bouncer for a few months, and I've seen how much of an effect it can make. It disgusted me, and is the reason why I quit. How do you feel about being used like that? People use each other all the time. As long as it doesn't "directly" affect you, there is no need to worry about the concept of being "used" Or are you going to stop breathing because Vegetation is "using" us humans for CO2? Its all how you look at it my friend | ||
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uNcontroLable
United States1180 Posts
On October 15 2009 11:25 lMPERVlOUS wrote: Wait, so, getting into a club is an advantage to you? Are you sure? Have you ever heard of a "loss leader"? It's something that loses a business money directly, but is profitable because it brings more people in, who are there to spend money in other ways. Casinos in Las Vegas used to do this - they would draw you in with incredible deals for food - you could stuff yourself silly for only a few bucks. Drinks would also be dirt cheap. However, bringing people into a casino, getting them well fed and drunk led to them spending a lot at the tables, meaning that they were losing their money anyways. And it led to a great reputation - so a lot of people would enter the casinos because of the reputation. Most grocery stores sell bread and milk (and other necessities) for a lot less than they should, often losing money with each purchase. However, to get to these items, you have to walk through aisles of items which make a lot of profit for the company. By buying only a few of these items, you eliminate any losses by these "loss leading" items. So, essentially, although you think you are getting a great deal, skipping lines and not paying cover, getting a couple of free drinks thrown into the mix - ultimately you are attracting people to the bar, and they spend more money than any losses the bar would have by not letting you in for free. Essentially, they are using you for profit. I worked as a bouncer for a few months, and I've seen how much of an effect it can make. It disgusted me, and is the reason why I quit. How do you feel about being used like that? Really that was just a poor example on my part writtenof what I was talking about. It started out as "not paying for drinks when my girlfriends and I go out" but I changed it because iNc is watching this thread and I didn't want him to get the wrong idea.  | ||
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NvG.ShyToSs
United States39 Posts
What sparked your interests in entertainment? Such as pageants and stuff like that. | ||
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uNcontroLable
United States1180 Posts
On October 15 2009 22:45 NvG.ShyToSs wrote: Ok, I am bored at work so lets give this a shot. What sparked your interests in entertainment? Such as pageants and stuff like that. Sorry, I totally missed this last one! Well, ever since I was little, my dad has always loved being on stage. He was kind of my hero, so when he was in adult church choir, I was in pre-school "Cherub Choir." When he was in a musical, I auditioned too. My mom, also, was a dancer, and had me on stage dancing by the time I was starting grade school. I don't really know when or where it started... but I have realized after many times ignoring it, that I really truly know and experience passion each time I perform something that is really meaningful to me. My last year at university, I performed with this dance group for whom I also did some of the choreography, and we danced to my favorite song. It got to a point in the music where I was so moved that I cried on stage as I danced. All of it might sound lame to someone who doesn't share these kind of feelings, but truthfully, I even feel my most honest form of worship is often on stage or in performance. There is no form of self-expression after which I feel so completely... expressed. I hope that's what's in store for me in the future... but who knows. I've learned that, the more you think you have figured out, the more you will look back on and laugh.  | ||
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beetlelisk
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On October 10 2009 11:45 StorrZerg wrote: shouldn't that be the question for incontrol? Seriously, where have you met? Do you remember your 1st words you spoke to each other? Was there even a pick up line (somehow I think there wasn't  )?On October 15 2009 02:54 uNcontroLable wrote: sometimes I worry that I'm writing more than people really want to know Do not worry :D I've read every single of your posts here word boredom should be banned from this threadI appreciate time you've spent writing them very much | ||
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nayumi
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Kim_Hyun_Han
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her name is Naomi | ||
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Hypnosis
United States2061 Posts
On October 10 2009 10:02 uNcontroLable wrote: Your mom was interesting last night. Is your mom hot? WIll you be a hot mom? real question: What do you think about girl help threads on teamliquid and how would you rate them on the pathetic D- loser nerd scale from 1-10; 1 being "jacks off 10 times a day" and 10 being "rarely browses TL and is a pimp" thank you | ||
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beetlelisk
Poland2276 Posts
iNcontroL I think it's time to hijack your gf's acc and issue bans | ||
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Klockan3
Sweden2866 Posts
On October 12 2009 19:08 Yizuo wrote: yeah, it was pretty interesting, because I always wonder this about pretty girls, ty .So you feel people should be treated based on who they are, still you use your looks to make stuff easier for you? Or do you just accept how you are treated? I really dont want to attack you or something, I'm just curious... All in all you seem to be a really nice girl by the way, it's also pretty cool how you give lengthy and intimate answers to all these private questions .The thing is that guys also gets treated better the better they look. You get a lot in life for free by spending some extra time making sure your clothes fit, your hair is neat and working out once in a while, it is not just for getting guys/girls. And it isn't abusive in any way, they go out of their way to help you because they want to, you accepting will make them happier than if you declined. Overall you make people happy by letting them help you out, it is a win-win situation. As for the topic, do I have a question? Hmm, lets see. Yeah, that: Why do women usually have so much trouble trying to take the first steps towards a relationship? A forward female is one that smiles a lot and don't say no to most things, the same behaviour for a guy would place him in the "shy" category. Women do fiddle with their hair/neckline, laughs excessively, tries to give a lot of praise or other such things when they are interested, but why can't they just ask people out? Now, I am sure that some women do that, but a large majority don't. As it is it seems that men starts the relationships while women ends them. So, how do you think one should act to get a girl to ask you out? Technically it would be a lot easier for me to just ask them out, but it seems like it is all but impossible for me to do that so I figured that maybe it would be possible if it were the other way around. I do look good, women are often eyeing me and/or go out of their way to talk with me or help me or things like that. And before you ask, the problem with asking women out is that I can't figure out why I would go for any particular girl. It is like, as a guy you are supposed to just shotgun out invites and then be happy with whatever you get while as a girl you can wait till it feels right. So for me it feels like I am not being honest when I ask someone out, I am not particularly interested in anyone and it seems like getting together with someone that you know you will break up with will just make things more miserable for both of you. Or maybe it is just me having an overly negative view on relationships, to me they seem more agonizing than anything else and the only reason I could possible have for being in one is if the other part would. I am very empathic and loves to do things for others so that could work, at least for a while. Aw, now I feel like a freak :| | ||
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Foucault
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If so, how? | ||
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Hypnosis
United States2061 Posts
On October 10 2009 11:46 uNcontroLable wrote: Church. No joke. That's where they congregate. wtf? | ||
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Romance_us
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I honestly was going to quote this as well with the same general disposition | ||
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uNcontroLable
United States1180 Posts
On November 09 2009 23:55 beetlelisk wrote: Seriously, where have you met? Do you remember your 1st words you spoke to each other? Was there even a pick up line (somehow I think there wasn't )?Do not worry :D I've read every single of your posts here word boredom should be banned from this threadI appreciate time you've spent writing them very much Thanks for saying I'm not boring you. I'm glad you are liking what I've written so far! Hehe, I actually love telling people about how Geoff and I started. We met when we were both members of the speech team at our university. I was somewhat of an individual event star and he was the same on the parliamentary debate side. We eventually became co-captains, and people jokingly called us "Mommy and Daddy" of the debate team. When I look back though, and try to think of where the very first spark of my interest in him was struck...one moment sticks out in my mind. Our team was full of drama. I assume it's the same on most speech teams, but our coaches were jerks, our teammates ranged from premadonnas to emo kids... and there was always some kind of huge issue going on. Geoff and I, for our part, hated the drama, and could usually be found off to the side somewhere, waiting for the storm to blow over. We were friends enough at that point, but only to the extent that we were teammates, like co-workers. Well, at this one particular tournament, things got really bad. I don't even remember what the issue was... I think it was something as stupid and routine as no-one could agree on where to go for dinner. Geoff and I were both sitting at this little two-person table in some cafeteria, and we got trapped when the team literally surrounded us and began to throw the drama bombs at each other over our heads. I was miserable. I like to smile, I like everyone to be okay, and I was stressing. I looked at Geoff and we rolled our eyes together. Looking at him and seeing someone on the same page as me in all that chaos made me feel a little better. Then, out of the blue and lightening-quick, while still maintaining eye contact with me, Geoff reached out, grabbed a napkin from the dispenser in the center of the table, and ate it. Just STUFFED it in his mouth, and then sat there like nothing had happened. He did it so quick that none of the people over our heads had any idea what had happened. I started laughing hysterically, and when they looked at him for an answer to why, he just shrugged as if he had no idea. For some reason, probably the stress of the moment, I laughed till I cried, so hard and so long that eventually they forgot what they were fighting about and the evening became pleasant. Oddly enough, I think it was then that I realized, hey... this guy is pretty awesome. It was after that that we began to spend a little time together outside team events. Soon, we went to the library together to study, and ended up deep in conversation. After I thought about an hour had gone by, my goody-goody conscience got the better of me and I said something to the effect of "Geez, we'd better get to studying, we've probably been putting it off by talking for like, an hour!" He laughed and looked at his watch, then looked back at me, shocked. We had been talking for five hours, and both of us had been enjoying it so much, that niether of us had ANY idea. I can't think of another time in my life where I have had such an innacurate perception of time. The library closed about 15 minutes later. We didn't get any studying done. That night I told one of my roommates about what had happened, finishing with... "I mean, I'm sure nothing will come of it... he's just so, interesting! He probably has no interest in me other than friendship anyway." (Come to find out, apparently he thought I was out of his league... or so he claims. )During that conversation, the fact that I sew had come up, and Geoff had asked if I wouldn't mind fixing his dress pants that he wore for speech tournaments. He had like, ripped the back pocket or something. I was thinking about our conversation often, and finally decided to see what was really there. Using all my womanly wiles, I constructed a text message about his pants. It was ripe with just the right amount of innuendo... a test, if you will. Enough to give him the opportunity to show interest, but little enough that I could claim I never meant it if he wouldn't bite. We girls are tricksy sometimes. He, of course, came back with an even more cleverly woven piece of cellular prose, and the rest... as they say, is history. lol...I actually have that text message conversation written down somewhere. If I could find it, would you guys be interested in seeing it? ( I guess I'd have to make sure it was ok with iNc first.) | ||
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Athos
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