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Maybe they forgot to put the "Joke" sign with their messages to denote they are still joking and kidding about everything. 
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
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Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan wrote: they forgot to put the "Joke" sign with their messages
Hi Afzaal, Funny thing that ... I've never seen a Lounge post here that did not have at least one smiley emoticon, and many of them have one at the end of every sentence.
But, if I look closely at them, sometimes they go away, temporarily 
cheers, Bill
«There is a spectrum, from "clearly desirable behaviour," to "possibly dodgy behavior that still makes some sense," to "clearly undesirable behavior." We try to make the latter into warnings or, better, errors. But stuff that is in the middle category you don’t want to restrict unless there is a clear way to work around it.» Eric Lippert, May 14, 2008
modified 25-Jun-16 9:51am.
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One of them is OriginalGriff, I have seen even his serious discussions to hold a smiley, guy is great!
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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That's because I'm never serious about politics, religion, or sex.
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I feel sad for you, for not being serious about sex. Poor soul.
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Oh, I can be serious about it, but not when discussing it!
Those are the three topics most likely to inflame people; mostly because few people will apply any logic or reasoning to any of them! Faith rules in those arenas... 
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Yes, because these topics are really very hot. 
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Well like the war, we didn't start it. You'll find that original poster for all of the threads that might be considered non-Lounge are from outside the sceptr'd isle, that majority, in fact, from USA! USA!! USA!!!
Don't worry, we accept your pathetic, grovelling apology with the grace that we afford all foreigners! After all ...
Quote: It's not that they're wicked or naturally bad
It's just that they're foreign that makes them so mad
The English, the English, the English are best!
Now apparently obilgatory
I am not a number. I am a ... no, wait!
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Does that mean we can return to newspaper headlines like this?
(Times, Oct 22 1957)
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You mean blank lines? I think you may have forgotten something!
I am not a number. I am a ... no, wait!
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It's all in the headline... 
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Woosh!
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism.
Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???
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You're not wrong!
I am not a number. I am a ... no, wait!
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So there's the rule, and there's the reason behind the rule.
The rule is straightforward. The reason behind the rule is to remind people that this is site for software developers, not axe-grinders, and debates on some topics (sex, religion, politics, and the best beer) can take over everything and make the forum pointless for everyone except the few argumentative trolls who insist on stirring up pointless debates.
In this specific case its kinda of A Big Deal. This will affect software developers on both sides of the pond. It affects everyone, and affects those in the UK acutely. It's also the sort of discussion that will run its course naturally and be over with in a few days.
We're a community, we share our experiences, our thoughts, our hopes and fears and our outlooks. To not allow this would kill what we have going here.
Having said that, the kid-sister rule always applies, and if the discussion does start turning into axe-grinding, baiting or trollsters then the discussions get moved or nuked.
I trust you guys to be sensible. You generally are - and for that we're grateful.
cheers
Chris Maunder
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So, were you for Exit or Stay?
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He's an Australian living in Canada. I think he's probably on the side of "I don't give a sh|t".
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013
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Oh, I don't know there is a lot of worried people (non-brits) outside the UK.
But yeh, you're probably right!
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: He's an Australian living in Canada. I think he's probably on the side of "I don't give a sh|t".
I'm a Briton living in Europe, and I'm on his side.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Thanks. Had always assumed this was the case.
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Chris Maunder wrote: (sex, religion, politics, and the best beer)
Even the Pope agrees that the best beer comes from Belgium - one of many countries whose Prime Minister has not been accused of placing his generative member in the mouth of a dead pig.
There, that should cover all the bases.
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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Cornelius Henning wrote: we get a bunch of postings by Brits here in the Lounge
That's probably because they actually still care about politics and what their political leaders do, unlike here in the US, where what we care about is who's getting voted out on some reality island show.
And yes, I know there's other countries in the world too, but unlike the Brits, they seem to have a either a better sense of dignity and keep their opinions to themselves, or they live in regimes where speaking is censored, often enough self-censored, "or else."
And then there's Australia, but who listens to them, and they know it.
There, have I successfully insulted everyone?
I even remembered to click on the joke icon, lest someone take offense, but they probably will anyways.
Marc
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You forgot to accuse me of being romantically involved with sheep.
But that's OK - I forgive you!
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My God, I can imagine it whining:
"Breeeeeexit... Breeeeeexit..."
Poor thing!
You always obtain more by being rather polite and armed than polite only.
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OriginalGriff wrote: You forgot to accuse me of being romantically involved with sheep.
Marc doesn't Leslie.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Some of us care, but at the same time, we know that who's elected does not matter in the least.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013
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