THE 10,000 Post Thread

[Muck308 55]

5372

Originally posted by: un1

I dont see how I was in danger. It was a simulator!quote>

*smacks myself in the face*

[Duke87 1,070]

(5373)

I just posted this elsewhere (guess where), might as well post it here, too:

Old Jersey Turnpike signage! 

[Korot 6]

5374. Hello everyone! I decided to one again stick my nose in the Forum Games section. Did anything happen while I was gone?

[Larks2242 251]

5375. Same old same old Korot, but i did get a nice new sig 

[astronelson 339]

5376. And it's 24 related. I didn't see that coming.

[Korot 6]

5377. Well, nice depends on your perspective. The mix between left aligned and semi-centred (to far to the left) makes it look odd.

[Larks2242 251]

5378. good point i should probably fix that

[un1 41]

5379 - This thread has slooooooooooowed down quite considerably.

[Muck308 55]

5380

Oooo Weee. What up with dat?

[Slashback 136]

5381

Slowed down? It's not slower than other threads on my computer.

[Duke87 1,070]

(5382)

We're talking rate of posting here, not loading time.

Which seems to have picked up again.

[astronelson 339]

5383. I wonder what external factors influence the post rate, and if it's possible to give an estimate for the post rate given values for these factors.

[un1 41]

5384 - Real life? This is that time of the year everyone is studying, I guess that could be a reason. (if that is true this thread should pick up anytime soon)

[Korot 6]

5385. I think that at least you need to take into account timezones, and during which times who is on-line. The day of the week is also important: I post more during weekend, than during school-days.

[Muck308 55]

5386

I'm sure studying is the reason as well. Most of our members are in some kind of schooling. Not me of course. I may take a class or two this fall though. Depends on my financial situation.

[Duke87 1,070]

(5387)

I dunno, there seems to be a lot of whim involved.

[Korot 6]

5388. Muck, that might be true, but I don't think everyone is in their final year. Or do US schools feature exams every year?

[Muck308 55]

5389

Usually, yes, there are exams at the end of every year. But I know high schools around here won't be out for another couple of weeks, so there might not be exams going on there... just colleges and universities.

And certainly, yes, I'm sure whim is a factor.

[Ocram's Razr 964]

5390

Wow! Over half-way there!

So what are your opinions on flying buttresses?

[Duke87 1,070]

(5391)

Originally posted by: Ilikeseattle

Wow! Over half-way there!quote>

No mention of being halfway there is legitimate until this song is invoked:

So what are your opinions on flying buttresses?quote>

Aesthetically speaking, they're one of the less flattering elements of "Gothic" churches. All skeletal and whatnot.

Although, their purpose is structural. Gotta brace the roof somehow...

[Wrightguy0 40]

5392. gee, im missing a lot D:

[un1 41]

5393 - So I upgraded my FSX today, and to my surprise the update doesnt work with my graphics card.. Looks like I'm flight simulatorless now.

[Duke of York 23]

5394 Yay it keeps getting closer and closer

-DOY-

[Duke87 1,070]

(5395)

Originally posted by: Duke of York

Yay it keeps getting closer and closer quote>

...and that brings your total to 8. You should post here more often! 

[astronelson 339]

5396. Long time no see, DoY!

[Ocram's Razr 964]

5397

I personally like flying buttresses. I think they give buildings an airier and fancier atmosphere. I have seen photographs of flying buttresses on stadium-sized mega-churches in Asia and I think that they give those churches a futuristic vibe.

[Duke87 1,070]

(5398)

Hold on a sec. Futuristic vibe? Asian churches? We're not talking Gothic architecture here. Now you've got me curious. You say you've seen pictures, care to share?

[Duke of York 23]

Originally posted by: Duke87

(5395)

Originally posted by: Duke of York

Yay it keeps getting closer and closer quote>

...and that brings your total to 8. You should post here more often! 

quote>

5,399

  Yes Sir ! * Feels like he is being watched *

@ Astronelson : Yep its been awhile. I've been pretty busy but hopefully my time will free up soon.

-DOY-

[Larks2242 251]

5,400. : O its DOY!

[Ocram's Razr 964]

5,401

Here is an example:

These do not look like a traditional flying buttresses but they serve the function of them and have the same basic shape. I cannot find the picture of the megachurch with the rounder flying buttresses but I think that it was in South Korea.

EDIT: I also like flying buttresses in Gothic Architecture. With ornate spires, they have an aesthetic effect that I find pleasing and often awe inspiring.