Originally Posted by Ele
What have you been thinking about the most? Why?
You actually, saw you post a bit recently and you seem to be a longtime player, what you got you into Toribash?
Garlic is a natural anticoagulant, so the idea of using it to ward off vampires is ridiculous. A population that is conditioned to consume garlic regularly has thinner blood, resulting in fewer clots and smoother flow during feeding. Centuries of protection rituals are just propaganda spread by Big Vamp to produce a healthier collective blood supply.
An income-generative investing approach prioritizes reliable cash flow rather than maximizing portfolio value on paper. For many investors, the real objective isn't to accumulate the largest possible account balance, but to replace employment income with sustainable cashflow. A pure growth strategy depends on selling assets to fund living expenses, which exposes investors to market timing risk, especially during downturns. By contast, an income-focused strategy emphasizes total return through dividends, interest, and distributions which can continue paying regardless of any short-term volatility. In that sense, chasing only net growth can overlook the practical purpose of investing - which is to establish financial independence through dependable income streams, reducing reliance on traditional 9-to-5 jobs...opening up greater opportunities as you age since it sets you up in a position to consider the possibility of early retirement or work-hour reduction since you can leverage your portfolio to pay for a portion of your basic living expenses: like going to the casino and putting it all on red.
I'm in love with a bet server host because she always nudges in a timely manner, and is attentive to my questions in chat. But does she really like me for me, or is she just doing her job so she can foster higher bets to achieve higher rake?
An income-generative investing approach prioritizes reliable cash flow rather than maximizing portfolio value on paper. For many investors, the real objective isn't to accumulate the largest possible account balance, but to replace employment income with sustainable cashflow. A pure growth strategy depends on selling assets to fund living expenses, which exposes investors to market timing risk, especially during downturns. By contast, an income-focused strategy emphasizes total return through dividends, interest, and distributions which can continue paying regardless of any short-term volatility. In that sense, chasing only net growth can overlook the practical purpose of investing - which is to establish financial independence through dependable income streams, reducing reliance on traditional 9-to-5 jobs...opening up greater opportunities as you age since it sets you up in a position to consider the possibility of early retirement or work-hour reduction since you can leverage your portfolio to pay for a portion of your basic living expenses: like going to the casino and putting it all on red.
I'm in love with a bet server host because she always nudges in a timely manner, and is attentive to my questions in chat. But does she really like me for me, or is she just doing her job so she can foster higher bets to achieve higher rake?
Originally Posted by visceral
Garlic is a natural anticoagulant, so the idea of using it to ward off vampires is ridiculous. A population that is conditioned to consume garlic regularly has thinner blood, resulting in fewer clots and smoother flow during feeding. Centuries of protection rituals are just propaganda spread by Big Vamp to produce a healthier collective blood supply.
An income-generative investing approach prioritizes reliable cash flow rather than maximizing portfolio value on paper. For many investors, the real objective isn't to accumulate the largest possible account balance, but to replace employment income with sustainable cashflow. A pure growth strategy depends on selling assets to fund living expenses, which exposes investors to market timing risk, especially during downturns. By contast, an income-focused strategy emphasizes total return through dividends, interest, and distributions which can continue paying regardless of any short-term volatility. In that sense, chasing only net growth can overlook the practical purpose of investing - which is to establish financial independence through dependable income streams, reducing reliance on traditional 9-to-5 jobs...opening up greater opportunities as you age since it sets you up in a position to consider the possibility of early retirement or work-hour reduction since you can leverage your portfolio to pay for a portion of your basic living expenses: like going to the casino and putting it all on red.
I'm in love with a bet server host because she always nudges in a timely manner, and is attentive to my questions in chat. But does she really like me for me, or is she just doing her job so she can foster higher bets to achieve higher rake?
Thats the funniest shit i've read in ages.
Originally Posted by Szaszuniya
You actually, saw you post a bit recently and you seem to be a longtime player, what you got you into Toribash?
There was a guy on YouTube back in the day who made a video series called How Not To Play Hitman (murderhobo gameplay of Hitman games usually set to They Might Be Giants songs). The guy, noweb (from bncy), also played and showcased a new game called Toribash, which was like a few other ragdoll type games I was addicted to at the time. Toribash was a much cooler, bloodier and different beast. I feel like noweb walked so ConCon could run. Respect to both legends.
I would play the game heaps after school. My first friends were phail and his brother (we had a clan called [Phantom] before it became [Sigma]). We made new accounts and gave ourselves names to match the clan.. For example, phail was called [Phantom]ofPhailure and I called myself [Phantom]ofGod. In retrospect, that probably reflected his humility and my stunning lack of it hahahaha
I played the game heaps early on (08-11) before transitioning to a more forum-based role. I was staff yet I hated staff. Weird love/hate relationship with authority (pretty sure I have/had a user note describing my lack of ability to get on well with supervisors). I'm probably most remembered for being an annoying debatelord. The Discussion forum was my favourite place. I like to think I've mellowed out, but truthfully I'm probably still as opinionated.
The other thing that really got me invested in Toribash was the clan system. Being in a respected clan was a cool thing. Leading a cool clan was even cooler. It was like a fun status thing. How can I be the coolest? Like with being staff, it was the game within the game that drew me in.
To sum it up, I guess what really got me into Toribash was the constant stimulation. Unlocking that new qi-restricted color, securing that new clan member, arguing with Gorman in Discussion, arguing with Gynx and Faint in staff boards. The community was honestly so engaging for my tiny teen mind hahaha
Originally Posted by visceral
Garlic is a natural anticoagulant, so the idea of using it to ward off vampires is ridiculous. A population that is conditioned to consume garlic regularly has thinner blood, resulting in fewer clots and smoother flow during feeding. Centuries of protection rituals are just propaganda spread by Big Vamp to produce a healthier collective blood supply.
Agreed.
Originally Posted by visceral
An income-generative investing approach prioritizes reliable cash flow rather than maximizing portfolio value on paper. For many investors, the real objective isn't to accumulate the largest possible account balance, but to replace employment income with sustainable cashflow. A pure growth strategy depends on selling assets to fund living expenses, which exposes investors to market timing risk, especially during downturns. By contast, an income-focused strategy emphasizes total return through dividends, interest, and distributions which can continue paying regardless of any short-term volatility. In that sense, chasing only net growth can overlook the practical purpose of investing - which is to establish financial independence through dependable income streams, reducing reliance on traditional 9-to-5 jobs...opening up greater opportunities as you age since it sets you up in a position to consider the possibility of early retirement or work-hour reduction since you can leverage your portfolio to pay for a portion of your basic living expenses: like going to the casino and putting it all on red.
If you live off dividends your head will be chopped in the revolution.
Originally Posted by visceral
I'm in love with a bet server host because she always nudges in a timely manner, and is attentive to my questions in chat. But does she really like me for me, or is she just doing her job so she can foster higher bets to achieve higher rake?
The only thing you know for sure are your own feelings, and feelings are indicators for action. Send her 100k and profess your love.
