The top 10 Uncool Forum Habits vs. The top 10 Cool Forum Habits

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   ceciliabeltranposted 13 years ago

   Uncool Habits
   
   1. Saying "You're wrong!" without adequate support.
   2. Getting mad when arguments are questioned.
   3. Paranoia
   3. Refusing to let old jabs go.
   4. Saying "I'm smarter/know better/better than you".
   5. Threats like this: "OFF WITH HER HEAD!"
   6. Quoting the Bible for science topics.
   7. Calling religious people stupid.
   8. Public Self-validations.
   9. Preaching the bible on Atheists.
   10.Using profound words to convey shallow content.
   
   
   Cool Habits
   
   1. Posing arguments that are well thought of.
   2. Paying attention to what the other is saying.
   3. Admitting when you're wrong.
   4. Ignoring petty jabs and sticking to the topic (difficult but yeah)
   5. Knowing when to loosen up.
   6. Pleasantries
   7. Agreeing to differ.
   8. Adding value to the discussion (new input that everybody can learn from.
   9. , as a response to something funny.
   10. Witty comebacks and excellent comedic timing!
   
   Feel free to make your own!

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      prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I like your list, constructive criticism is good, plus a personal attack is a no no, degrading attacks
      expound on th explanation and avoid one liner

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         ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         that would cool forum habit no.11!

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      Ralph Deedsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Good points, all.

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         ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks!

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   myownworldposted 13 years ago

   ....nice list!
   
   So, is hijacking a thread, cool or uncool?

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      ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I have no idea how that happens, so I don't know.

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         Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         it happens just like this...
         hey cecilia, how are you? I like your new pic!!
         
         then later on I feel pretty bad about it...
         
         and say sorry op for wrecking your thread. But really, I do like your new pic!

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            myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            exactly! take it from pros like us!!
            
            so, justine what's that writing on your wall??

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               Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Im thinking about making a hub about it. its some graffiti from a train trestle near where I live...its a pretty awesome poem, but its quite worn out so I have to go back and try ot figure out the missing words.

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                  myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  that's a great idea, all I can make out is: holes are eating!  um.. whatever that means (and hey don't tell me what's missing there!)
                  
                  I wonder where Greek disappeared?  is he still stuck in that ease the nerves thread?

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                     Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     yes, nerves, he funny when naked.
                     
                     holes are eating my brother...

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                     Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     sorry
                     
                     damn works calls today...
                     
                     F@#$@@%@ paycheque demands!!

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                        ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        No. 14 uncool forum habit : working when people are waiting for you come back.

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                           Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           i didnt know you were waiting for me.
                           
                           Why didnt you just call?

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                              myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                              ok. rule no: 16: Do NOT email people unless you're truly desperate...

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                                 Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                 thats why i said CALL

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                                    myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                    oh yes, that's way less desperate....!

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                                 ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                 is this cool or uncool or a new list of rules.
                                 
                                 RULE NO. 16 Do NOT email people unless you're truly desperate...
                                 RULE NO. 15 When you're desperate, email people

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                                    Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                    RULE #69 - It is OK to email people if you are desperate for certain things

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                                       ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                       Uncool forum habit no. 17 : Using the number 69 to imply sex!

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                                          Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                          the implication was all in your mind... dirty, dirty girl...
                                          
                                          I just lost count of the numbers

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                                             ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                             sssshure.

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                                             skyfireposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                             

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                                                myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                                rule no: 19: DON'T just sit back and watch. Actively voice opinions....!

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                                                   skyfireposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                                   i'm having great time here...

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                                       myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                       
                                       
                                       rule no: 17? : Do NOT give people unnecessary ideas...!

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                                    myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                    no no.... rule no: 15: CALL when desperate...email when not so much...!

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                                       ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                       Oh ok, amendment see myownworldpost

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                                          myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                          great minds think alike!

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                                             ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                             

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                  Sab Ohposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Is it Dr. T.J. Eckleberg?

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                     Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     I dont know.... ?

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            ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Then hijacking is cool then! Sometimes it just gets hijacked if the discussion is going nowhere like now.

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               ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               New uncool forum habit,
               
               11. sticking to the topic when its clearly been hijacked!

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                  Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  

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                  myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  hehe..nice to meet a cool hubber!
                  
                  ok...am off now...just wanted to demonstrate a simple case of hijacking...!
                  
                  edit: @ justine! see u around..

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                     ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     thanks! nice to meet you too!

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                     Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     later gator. 

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                  Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  does rhetorical humor count if remotely apart of both the hijacking (jihad) and the topic?

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                     ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     That would fall under cool habits number 10. excellent comedic timing! Hurray for 21! (days)

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                        Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        

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               Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

               dude, I totally just realized YOU ARE the OP, so now I dont feel so bad. 
               
               It IS a really good list, and I do feel bad when I have no real point to offer, Im just bored and want to say hi.

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                  ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  well i posted it because I'm bored too! I want to attract bored people. I hate being in the room with Prof. Umbridge types.

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                     Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     yeah, spending too much time in religion is not a good idea.

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                        ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        I know, right. You get in contact with some kind of weird colony of freakazoids (myself included)

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                           Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           ha ha. Ive got to go now, time for spelling. Have fun, Ill catch up with y'all later!!

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                              ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                              me too, then. bye! (wondering what I spelled wrong again)

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                     Rafiniposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     But...Dolores is so fun to laugh at! 

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                        ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        true true...they spice up the conversation with their contrasting presence.

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      Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      cool. hi jacking is cool. 
      
      really tho, the not so cool stuff isnt cool in real verbal life either.

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         ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         actually! but as my husband says, you're only allowed to be crazy in direct proportion to your attractiveness.

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            Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            oh hahhhhahahaa thats from sienfield or some movie. I hope I am way super hot then....

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               ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               yeah we gotta work hard to meet the craziness quota, now get to that gym!
               
               new uncool Forum Habit:
               
               12. Being absolutely INSANE when you're just mildly attractive!

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      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      good questions..
      
      let's test it out..
      
      what do you think about Socialism and the Bible???

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         Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I dont think about them. Hows elmer?

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            Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            you have to wait for my last hub for his current status.
            
            Write now I am focusing on his role in WWII
            
            It prove crucial in Japan's defeat

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         William R. Wilsonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Don't tell me I can't hijack this thread.  I have a god given right to hijack threads, you socialist!  Don't you dare trample on my free speech!

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            myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            welcome aboard...this plane..I mean, thread HAS been officially hijacked!

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            ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            who made the rule anyway? corny people who are avoided?

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   myownworldposted 13 years ago

   haha.... we could always give a live demo!

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      Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ha

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   readytoescapeposted 13 years ago

   Hijack attempt #4:
   
   Dude, where's my car?

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      Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      youve been drinking again?

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         readytoescapeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         not again, constantly, the scotch bottle is empty again

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      ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      uncool Forum Habit no. 13:
      
      Bad comedic timing! (joke's done, dude)

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   skyfireposted 13 years ago

   Cool Habits
   
   
   

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      ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      they call it siopao in china

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      Mark Knowlesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      LOLOL That is sooooo funny. And if you happen to recall goldenpath's old avatar.. I am not saying that is the exact expression, but.......

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         skyfireposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         

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   donotfearposted 13 years ago

   I just wish everyone was as courteous as the "cool" habits, but unfortunately, not all people are.

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      ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's okay, the uncool ones make the cool ones seem cooler. We can't all be cool.

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   tobey100posted 13 years ago

   Can't argue with either list.  Good job.

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      ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      THANKS TOBEY (Secretly hoping your last name is maguire...

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   bojanglesk8posted 13 years ago

   Uh...

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      ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      uncool forum habit no. 15: cracking jokes nobody will get.

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   ceciliabeltranposted 13 years ago

   Uncool Forum Habit no. 16- Stalking!

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      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      yeah, Myownworld!

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         myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         

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    skyfireposted 13 years ago

    

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    so this REALLY isnt a dating site??

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       myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       rule no 18: DON'T let your imagination get the better of you.....

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    whY the hell do i wear a condom when I write my hubs on elmer fudd then?

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       ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       uncool forum habit no....err. 20. Discussing gross personal details.

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          myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          

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          Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          it's a wrting technique!!
          
          I get very excited went i write a good hub!

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    ceciliabeltranposted 13 years ago

    By the way, I got three people married already and many many many friends laid....

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       ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       and no, nobody asked me or paid me. K?

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       Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       don't you think it is unwise for you to sleep with so many friends?

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          ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          nice try.
          
          uncool forum habit no. 21. Suggesting that a chronic matchmaker is a slut.

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             skyfireposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             

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             Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             'helpful'.. not 'slut'...
             
             after all, they were friends, not strangers

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                myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                rule no: 21: Give generously of yourself....

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                   Jane@CMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Yes, give it feels great!

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                      myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      um... Greek had some other ideas...but...never mind, I'll take the cake!

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                   skyfireposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Rule no 22: Rule no 21 was tossed twice so please count again.

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                      myownworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      Rule no 22: STOP counting when having fun....!

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                      Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      why not? I kinda like it

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             Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             my number came up. woohoo!
             a wanted man.

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                ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Oh right! . That is your number and it has a word there that I'm sure you want in your resume.

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                   Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   i'm not chronic.

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                      ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      

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          ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          ok greek one, retract.

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             Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I'm retract.. it was not unwise

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    skyfireposted 13 years ago

    Fact #69: If greekone is not responding then think of it like calm before storm.

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       Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Storm
       
       

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          skyfireposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I'm surprised that you posted some decent pic of halle berry.

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             Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I'm sorry.. I'll keep looking

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                skyfireposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                

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    myownworldposted 13 years ago

    rule no: 23: Sky is always right!

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    ok all.. time to go home and wash the dishes...
    
    have a great night
    
    

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    ceciliabeltranposted 13 years ago

    This is all my fault.
    
    how's that for accountability.

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       Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       There, there. If you keep pointing fingers at yourself you'll none left to point at anyone else.
       
       Column 3; paragraph 1; rule #1:
       
       Always call your Accountability Coach before scheduling an appointment.

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          ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          ok time for uncool forum habit number...70. When you are already cool, do not de-cool yourself with a corny joke!

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             Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             sh!ter.

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                ceciliabeltranposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                what's that?

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