Recent content by Minty

Numpty's common around here, or at least common enough so people know what you're talking about when you say it you don't get a funny look.

That's as much as I remember and I think either all of those authors are dead or the books are without copyright. If I'm wrong, or I remember there's one in there which breaches the rules, I'll take this down.

Cameron won, btw. LMFAO

Lord Byron The first five lines are quoted in the intro to the film "Into the Wild", (an amazing film).

So who won? Is it finally over? To be honest, I couldn't care less who won but I'd love to see Cameron win just to see the faces of everyone who hates him.

This thread is for certain sets of books I make available for download (I know- not as good as the real thing). My first set is on politics. An eclectic choice. http://www.filefactory.com/file/b1873e8/n/Political_Stuff.zip There should be more to come. I think a 'Survival' pack is next.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8wV8uzLKLM You must listen to this. Rap at its finest. And for 'real' poetry, try 'Porphyria's Lover' and 'Der Erlkonig'.

Last book I finished was The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.

Why no birth names? But, yeah, pretty much :D

The power to elect a different set of arsetwats with slightly different agendas? Sheep choosing which wolf eats them, etc. etc.

A lifeless oil-rig rather than a lush, forested island? I don't think so... And it's not a micronation. Micronations are for weirdos with low self-esteem who like dressing up and calling themselves "King X".

Indeed.

They have a doctor on the team and he will just work part time and grow crops and stuff as a main living. And the mainland is a few minutes away for serious things (they have a boat and a driver). Oh, and anonymity's not really the main point of it. It just emerged as a crazy idea from the...

Read this: http://www.anononia.co.cc/Overview_Report_April_2010.pdf Scroll down to the bit about ages. It's mainly the male to female ratio that will cause a problem. It's about 95% male and 5% female. It's actually not full of Borg like you say. I've been hanging round on the forums and they...

http://anononia.co.cc/index.php What do you think? I can see one of three things happening: 1) Lord of the Flies 2) Typical, beaurecratic state. People are reasonably happy but by no means free. 3) Epic result of freedom, fairness and community on a picturesque tropical island with fire-lit...