Does exactly what it says on the tin. Some of the nonsense contained herein may be very loosely related to The Sisters of Mercy, but I wouldn't bet your PayPal account on it. In keeping with the internet's general theme nothing written here should be taken as Gospel: over three quarters of it is utter gibberish, and most of the forum's denizens haven't spoken to another human being face-to-face for decades. Don't worry your pretty little heads about it. Above all else, remember this: You don't have to stay forever. I will understand.
The Green Lantern wrote:If that means popping in here only now and then to look for news and then being disillusioned, then I confess. I need a good spanking ...
As a former long-time lurker here,I agree.
I kind of assumed this place might have some "insider" news,but quite frankly,although I'm sure this place would have it,there isn't actually any news to be an insider on..
I decided to join because some of the things about the past,the lyrics,and Eldritch's personality are worth commenting on.
Christ that was a boring post..
eastmidswhizzkid wrote:it seemed a bit cliquey when i first joined -now ive met a good chunk of the people i'ld most like to have met its not at all like that...Dave
edit: anyway, its just a natural filter to discourage the weak and gang-up on the trolls
I must say, I thought it was very cliquey at first, and it did deter me... I thought about leaving but then someone persuaded me to stay...
There's a man with a mullet going mad with a mallet in Millets
I could be wrong but I don't feel that any ones that do exist are really "exclusive" - literally excluding people. I think most regular posters are closer to certain other members.
But with the people I don't know so well, it never feels (to me at least) a case of "you can't join our gang"...
I don't see why people's being friendly with each other should result in any unfriendliness towards others. I've certainly not found it to be that way.
There's a man with a mullet going mad with a mallet in Millets
I think that the swear filter is intended to asterisk-out the words most likely to get caught by office safe-surfing/net-nanny type software, so that people don't get in too much trouble if they're caught on here at work.
Apart from the Mission -> m*****n one, which is just QB's little joke.
The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
—Bertrand Russell
markfiend wrote:I think that the swear filter is intended to asterisk-out the words most likely to get caught by office safe-surfing/net-nanny type software
Does the Net Nanny not mind a bit o' buggery...?
There's a man with a mullet going mad with a mallet in Millets
I lurked when I first discovered Heartland via Quiffy's relentless self-promotion on Dominion. It seemed to make sense to figure out who was who before wading in to unknown territory. I thought it looked a bit cliquey too. Since attending various gatherings I have figured out that this was merely the result of some people actually knowing/ having met each other in the real world. You're bound to have the odd in joke/ reference to a shared event in such circumstances. I hope it doesn't come across as exclusivity. I guess having been based in Leeds has made me feel more a part of Heartland than I may have otherwise. But then, it was only cos I was in Leeds during the early eighties that I even noticed the Sisters anyway. Hopefully, all those who have travelled to a Heartland do have felt welcomed and their efforts appreciated. As long as you can stand your round, fend off the odd friendly insult, avoid PiB on the dance floor and help carry JohnnyM to casualty, you'll be fine.
And you know that she's half crazy but that's why you want to be there.
As long as you can stand your round, fend off the odd friendly insult, avoid PiB on the dance floor and help carry JohnnyM to casualty, you'll be fine
It's the initiation ceremony. And you thought it would be Sisters trivia! This is the Practical Examination for Heartland inclusion. Extra Credit for keeping up with the EMWK, stopping Sinister from being arrested, and outdancing Herr Administrator.
Francis wrote: As long as you can stand your round, fend off the odd friendly insult, avoid PiB on the dance floor and help carry JohnnyM to casualty, you'll be fine.
Hey hey, I'm IN! Also made a brave but foolish effort to keep up with EMWK, so an extra half credit there. And I'm Herr Administrators dancing partner for anything Cult-shaped, there's another half.
<smug mode engaged>
There is increasing evidence to suggest that Chris may have been being sarcastic.
I just waded in being a class 1, grade A "CHOOCHTER" gobsh1te with an Atomic Kitten avitar, poor spelling and puctuwhatsit fi day one, and've loved every minute of it, to all of you cliquey cnuts!.
Being brave is coming home at 2am half drunk, smelling of perfume, climbing into bed, slapping the wife on the arse and saying,"right fatty, you're next!!"
scotty wrote:I just waded in being a class 1, grade A "CHOOCHTER" gobsh1te with an Atomic Kitten avitar, poor spelling and puctuwhatsit fi day one, and've loved every minute of it, to all of you cliquey cnuts!.
I miss your Atomic Kitten avatars with suggestive 'milk' covered lips.
scotty wrote:I just waded in being a class 1, grade A "CHOOCHTER" gobsh1te with an Atomic Kitten avitar, poor spelling and puctuwhatsit fi day one, and've loved every minute of it, to all of you cliquey cnuts!.
and I for one thank you, yer a toap mahnn
the Missus is well cool tae
"And when you start to think about death, you start to think about what's after it. And then you start hoping there is a God. For me, it's a frightening thought to go nowhere".
~ Peter Steele
. That's no good.
young man!
It seemed to make sense to figure out who was who before wading in to unknown territory. I thought it looked a bit cliquey too. Since attending various gatherings I have figured out that this was merely the result of some people actually knowing/ having met each other in the real world. You're bound to have the odd in joke/ reference to a shared event in such circumstances. I hope it doesn't come across as exclusivity. I guess having been based in Leeds has made me feel more a part of Heartland than I may have otherwise. But then, it was only cos I was in Leeds during the early eighties that I even noticed the Sisters anyway. Hopefully, all those who have travelled to a Heartland do have felt welcomed and their efforts appreciated. As long as you can stand your round, fend off the odd friendly insult, avoid PiB on the dance floor and help carry JohnnyM to casualty, you'll be fine. 
