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Stone Soup

The Story of Stone Soup

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Once upon a time, somewhere in post-war Russia, there was a great famine in which people jealously hoarded whatever food they could find, hiding it even from their friends and neighbors. One day a wandering soldier came into a village and began asking questions as if he planned to stay for the night.

"There's not a bite to eat in the whole province," he was told. "Better keep moving on."

"Oh, I have everything I need," he said. "In fact, I was thinking of making some stone soup to share with all of you." He pulled an iron cauldron from his wagon, filled it with water, and built a fire under it. Then, with great ceremony, he drew an ordinary-looking stone from a velvet bag and dropped it into the water.

By now, hearing the rumor of food, most of the villagers had come to the square or watched from their windows. As the soldier sniffed the "broth" and licked his lips in anticipation, hunger began to overcome their skepticism.

"Ahh," the soldier said to himself rather loudly, "I do like a tasty stone soup. Of course, stone soup with cabbage -- that's hard to beat."

Soon a villager approached hesitantly, holding a cabbage he'd retrieved from its hiding place, and added it to the pot. "Capital!" cried the soldier. "You know, I once had stone soup with cabbage and a bit of salt beef as well, and it was fit for a king."

The village butcher managed to find some salt beef . . . and so it went, through potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and so on, until there was indeed a delicious meal for all. The villagers offered the soldier a great deal of money for the magic stone, but he refused to sell and traveled on the next day. The moral is that by working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.
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Please try and practice the moral day to day, especially during the appoarching Holy season.
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USAtoday47, I couldn't agree more with the moral sentiment you offer here. Uplifting indeed. The sort of parable that only a thoroughgoing cynic would ridicule. However, I am a bit perplexed as to why you proffer it here in a CC Forum. And to whom are you addressing this noble sentiment? The hosts? The guests? All of us? Moreover, what significance should we read into the fact that the moral tale is conveyed in the character of a Russian soldier? Clearly anyone who has spent any time on this or similar sites cannot help but observe that the majority of hosts are Russian, while a majority of guests are American----as I suspect you are, given that your namesake is that of a benign newspaper.

So, I must ask you pointedly---but I assure you with no rancor---are you, in effect, exhorting the "haves" (i.e. the guests from Western countries) to give to the "have nots" during this---as you put it, "holy" [or did you say 'blessed"] season? If this is not what you intend to convey with your parable, then what--precisely--is it you have in mind when you opine that we would all be better off by "cooperating?" Do not misunderstand me, I do not disagree with your noble sentiment. However, I want to press you on how this "cooperation" might be made "real", and not simply a feel-good sentiment for the holiday season to assuage the consciences of those who, for a moment at least, allow themselves a sober glimpse of their good fortune and decide to do something that, while welcomed by the recipients (e.g. throwing some coins in the Salvation Army bucket, writing a check to Santa Claus Anonymous, giving to some worthy Christian charity, etc.) is largely symbolic and which fails to realize the nobler aim which I think--to your credit--- you have in mind. Rather, it all---in the final accounting---is somehow aptly described by a line from the Miles Davis tune, "Blue Christmas." : "It's a time when the greedy, give a dime to the needy."

Finally, and not to stamp this with too depressing a bill, I cannot help but observe the irony of your call to this admittedly noble sentiment in a forum, the very nature of which is un-real. Every clear-headed host and guest here understands the fundamental premise on which this place is based is fantasy and illusion. I know you offer your uplifting tale in sincerity and with an appeal to, if not the best appraisal of, reality. Reality, however, requires a foundation for action and in the absence of such, I'm afraid there is no more likelihood of realizing your noble dream of "cooperation" than there is of finding a "real" love relationship here.

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WoW, fantastic reply and with great eloquence, type in a search on the internet search engine of your choice the words " Stone soup" it is am old story that I have known about for years, came across it I think in a college class, so many years ago, yes i did change the original story to Russian soldier from the original "Eastern European" the exact time period of this piece I am not sure but with the mention of a wagon the soldier has I would think not of this last century, be prior. As to the change to Russian, it was my choice, as i know mostly the Russian hosts are on this site. No slight to them or anyone was meant, Yes, I am from USA, the nickname has nothing to do with consideration for the Newspaper you mentioned, I actually had not thought of that connection in choosing my nickname, never read that specific paper on a regular basis. As to your reference of why this site, what other place could I post this too that would bring it too the attentions of the folks here? I do not know of anyother way to convien this story to CC, and it is a story only, if you read more into it than it says that is open to your way of thinking, simple I find it a great story, one that maybe will make ppl think that arguing, spitefully and maligant opinions should be kept , maybe not quiet , but al least to a minimum. It was meant for Hosts and guest/members/viewers/text chat ppl, for all inclusive to the CC site, as a simple example that we can all work together to make anything better, even Stone soup, we all have things to share, abilities, feelings, history, caring, that will make us all better ppl if shared. You ask if I try to show a Have / Have not theory, nothing of the kind crossed my mind, as all in the story had little but all had something also. As to the Holy Season, if that ruffles any ones feathers, excuse me, I mean no disrespect or slight to any religion, but basically I think Christian and Jewish is the dominate religion here at the site and both are now entering a "holy" season. The story does not reference any religion, I did, I apoligize to anyone if you find it offensive, it was not meant to be and was soley added by myself and not part of the original story. Just read the story, get out of it what you care to take or ignore it, it is just a story.

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USAtoday47, Your point about wanting to convey this message to the CC "community" [CC's self-description, not yours, and certainly not mine] is well taken. I was simply struck by the contrast between the moral ideal that you offer and the forum in which you offer it. The essentially sordid services purveyed in this cyber marketplace stand in stark relief to the noble aspiration you express for mankind. Your thought aspires to the noblest aspect of our nature---rendering us, as is said in Proverbs, "a little lower than the angels." By contrast, the essential aim (exploited by the owners and operators) of sites like these is an appeal to our basest side (the wholesome-sounding "Family & Friends" category notwithstanding, where the base element is simply repressed but not gone).

I believe you when you say you did not contemplate the Have/Have-Not division that is so apparent in the social economics of this place. Again, the exploiters simply turn it into a profit---with the 'lion's share' for themselves and the crumbs for the hosts who are the 'sine qua non' of these places.

Having said all that, I readily admit nobody has had a gun put to his or her head to come here. Still, I wonder at astute observation of Jean Jacque Rousseau, who wrote in his famous work, "The Origin of Inequality Among Men," : "Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains." Christmas is a message of hope, a beacon of light by which we might see our way out of servitude. Merry Christmas to all.

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RE: Stone Soup

In russia we have a similar story but it is about axe porrige, a soldier, old man and old women who were very greedy and the moral was in being clever when you need smth. i think. :P

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RE: Stone Soup

story seems to be how to con a lot of simple-minded, impoverished c*ts out of what little they have left! :-(

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RE: Stone Soup

That's the most communistic thing I've ever heard.
But yes, Merry Christmas, everyone - even to all you pinko hippies out there.

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RE: My Tracker Cam

Not very useful on CC if it only tracks faces :D

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RE: My Tracker Cam

got msn ?

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you know who

no & i don't care
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RE: you know who

neither do I then

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voice programs?

i know there is a program that can read computer text , but i do not know how to locate/search for it. can anyone take the time to point in to it and or teach me?
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RE: voice programs?

what do you mean by computer text?

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RE: voice programs?

sorry, i said it wrong.
like a news article or a a web page with much text on it or something like that. im sure it would not work in a chatroom type format .

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RE: voice programs?

no johnz it would not. good try though.

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RE: voice programs?

thats sad ST.
not that it wouldnt work,
but that you, with a callsign such as SenTech couldnt respond with a more informative post.

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RE: voice programs?

sorry John, i got lazy today :((

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RE: voice programs?

johnz, Windows XP comes with one of the text-to-speech programs you are referring to. It is called Narrator and would be found by clicking on Start, then Programs, then Accesories, then Accessibility. Since it is a program that was included for people with poor vision and handicaps, I am not sure if it is installed on everyones computer by default, so if you do not find it there you will have to get out your Window's disk and install it. I tried it and it uses a synthesized computer voice. If you have ever heard Steven Hawkins in an interview using his, it sounds exactly the same. Hope that helps.

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thank you captain, i have something like that in my win98. i was hoping for something more, say in a choice of voices such as the i want to fuck type of moany voice :D
thank you tho.

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RE: voice programs?

http://www.download.com/Ultra-Hal-Text-to-Speech-Reader/3003-7239_4-10329180.html?tag=tab_rev

Just press and hold the left mouse button, drag it over the text you want read to highlight it, then simultaneously hit "Ctrl" and "c" on your keyboard and your 'puter starts a-yappin'. Sounds easy enough, and you have 20 hot, steamy digital voices to choose from too. :P

If you want to look for other possible programs, just type "text voice" in the search field up top on that webpage and a few more will pop up - this one had the highest editor rating though.

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RE: voice programs?

Thank You

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WHY?

Why am I such a Lame Brain?
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RE: WHY?

Genetics

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RE: WHY?

Care to cite examles of your lameness? (just to help us get to the root of your problem :)

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RE: WHY?

why dave, as being a long time host and member, i thought you knew? Hmm, i am somewhat arrogant. :=D

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RE: WHY?

???

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RE: WHY?

Oh yea now i think i know who you're talking about, that guy that use to call himself morbius?

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RE: LOVE (PART2)

Give him free vid show, then he will know it isn't all about money.

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RE: fireman

Firre love, please not again

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RE: fireman

Maybe he's married or not looking for love right now.
Try asking this same question in a few more days, someone will have the right answer for you :P

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RE: LOVE (PART2)

Leave this website.

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RE: LOVE (PART2)

why not let her talk, ask all she needs. if you are tired of reading it.. then just skip the post... it is not mandatory that you read it. :)

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RE: LOVE (PART2)

Firrelove, what would you do if he was the man next door? What would you do to show him that you loved him? Have you spoken to him about meeting in person yet? I wish you much luck in your pursuit

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RE: LOVE (PART2)

The words "I love you" are easy for many to say and have been misused by people with ulterior motives. That it is why it has become difficult to trust people when they say it. If you really want him to believe your love is real, then you have to do more than just say the words, you have to show him with your actions. Actions speak louder than words. And many times peoples words and actions do not match, so you know they are lying with their words. Say what you feel and make sure ur actions say the same thing to him and he will soon believe u r being honest with him. But do not be upset. Some people take longer to fall in love than others and are more cautious of others who say they love them after only a short time.

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RE: For Viewers

At $1.69 per minute minimum every second counts. If you want to get to know a member better before a video you can use text chat. Presumably if you go to A little Shy your price will be greatly reduced. That will increase the chance a member will say hi and goodbye. Remember a host wants to do the least for the most and for the longest time. The member wants to see the most for the least and for the shortest time possible. Quid pro quo.

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RE: For Viewers

yes dear, you are in the wrong section. Instant action isn't 5 minutes of Hello, What's your name? How are you? Where you from? It's pretty much "instant action".
Good luck with whatever you decide :P

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RE: For Viewers

lol guys! im in instant action, and i always have a nice chat before the *action* iven if im in instant - im not gonna strip 4 a rude guys. But here actually nobody rude with me. So dear, u maybe just need some talent to make ppl wanna TALK to u!
Good luck!

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Emoticons

Do hosts realize that most members (and alot of other hosts) HATE when the com chat room is flooded with emoticons? When I am there and I see a host that usually floods the room....I put them on IGNORE right away. So I guess I am ASKING PLEASE STOP FLOODING THE ROOM!!!!!!!
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If it bothers you so just iggy them and let it be. Some host sit in the room for hours and hours, day after day and their brain starts to turn to mush. Me personally I would like to see a new selection, the Uzi is gettin old. Cheers :P

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RE: Emoticons

Thanks for your reply zing, but I said "some host" not all.
P.S. I'm not sure what you mean by unic, care to exlain?

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'unic' can be safely construed as 'unique'; hence "Do you think you are unique?"

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hmmunic i thought meant eunich.OUCH!!

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eunuch?

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RE: Emoticons

yes my bad,sorry.

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don't ask

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to zing

isn't lack of self control the reason most members are here? :--))

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RE: to zing

you ain't gonna change it so just live with it

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RE: to zing

Amen to that Brother Jive! hey man, now we be both jiving!.... ;))

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RE: to zing

going by your original post apparently you do :--0

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to zing

thanks for your request it has been read,noted & discarded.if you can't handle my replies then best you make sure your posts are more considered.i hope you had/have a good rest sleepy one :--))

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RE: to zing

same old tisme, always has to have the last word

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to old timer

tell me oh nosey one,why should i let posters tell me what i should do without responding?if you let a weed grow in your garden it will spread its the same here with these types of posters if you don't respond in their little minds they become emboldened.they are the weeds of forum.so i'm just trying to keep the garden pristine.

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RE: to old timer

Wow, your doing a great job keeping the forums pristine...NOT.

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RE: to old timer

in your old age you must be losing it.i said trying not keeping.big difference old one.i'd prefer to try & fail than spend my life like you as a passenger & spectator.even when they change their nick it means i have at least partially succeeded.so you continue in your rocking chair watching the world pass by.enjoy your sunset years

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RE: to old timer

just had to try and get the last word in huh? Just proves my original point..hahaha...opps..my dentures fell out.

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:--))

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:)

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Joke

Wilma and her husband Barney go to church every Sunday, and during the service Barney falls asleep. One afternoon Wilma goes to the priest and asks what she can do. The priest hands her a needle and tells her to prick him with it everytime he falls asleep.
The next week at church Barney falls asleep while the priest is talking and when the priest asks who is our savior? Wilma pokes him with the needle and he yells out JESUS!!Soon after that he goes back to sleep. The next question the priest asks is: Who is Jesus's Father? Wilma pokes him with the needle and Barney yells out GOD!!and goes back to sleep. The last question the priest asks is what did Eve say to Adam after he impregnated her for the 99th time? Wilma pricks him with the needle again and he yells:IF YOU POKE THAT DAMN THING IN ME ONE MORE TIME I'LL SNAP IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT UP YOUR ARSE!
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Womens rights

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

The following took place at an international conference for women's rights.

The first speaker, a lady from England stood and said, "During last year's conference, we spoke about being more assertive with our
husbands. Well, after the conference, I went home and told my husband, Barrington, that I would no longer cook for him and that he would have to do it himself.
After the first day, I saw nothing. The second day, I saw nothing, but on the third day, I saw that he had cooked a wonderful roast lamb."

(The crowd cheered).

The second speaker from Russia, stood up and said, "After last year's conference, I went home and told my husband, Ivan, that I would no longer do his laundry and that he would have to do it himself.The first day, I saw nothing. After the second day, I saw nothing,
but on the third day, I saw that he had done not only his own washing, but mine as well.

(The crowd again cheered).

The third speaker, a Jamaican lady, stood up and said," After lass year's conference, I wen home and tole dat lazy husband of mines, Dingo Jack, dat I was froo pickin up his beer cans, cookin his tucker and washing his undaweah and dat he was goin to haf to do dem himself.
(The crowd went wild with cheering and clapping that lasted for five long minutes).

She continued...........................



"Afta da first day, I nevah see nuffing.

Afta da second day I nevah see nuffing,

but afta da fird day, I could see a little bit out of my leff eye."
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Oh a that's funny one. I'll be telling this one to my friends :D

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RE: Womens rights

roflmfao......brilliant!

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ouch!

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Question

Questions that have Confused humankind!!

a.. Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll
squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

a.. Who was the first person to say "See that chicken there....I'm gonna eat the next thing that comes outta it's butt."

a.. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a
horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?

a.. Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?

a.. If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a song about him?

a.. Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?

a.. If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?

a.. Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don't point to their crotch when they ask where the bathroom is?

a.. Why does your OB-GYN leave the room when you get undressed if they are going to look up there anyway?

a.. Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!

a.. What do you call male ballerinas?

a.. Can blind people see their dreams? Do they dream??

a.. If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that Acme crap,why
didn't he just buy dinner?

a.. If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?

a.. If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from
vegetables, then what is baby oil made from?

a.. If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

a.. Isn't Disney World just a people trap operated by a mouse?

a.. Why do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the
same tune?

a.. Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

a.. Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your ass?

a.. Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him on a car ride, he can't wait to stick his head out the window into the wind?

a.. Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster?
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Too many questions.... I have a headache! Food for thought though

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If you take an aspirin for your headache, how does it know to go from your stomach to your head? What if you take aspirin the next day for pain in your foot? Will it know to go the opposite direction this time?

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RE: a good new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm very pleased but think you should move to Instant Action :P

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RE: a good new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why?

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Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

I was reading a men's mag in the gym the other day and there is an article about an interview with our fav shock jock Howard.

He is asked about various parts of his new life on satellite radio etc but the interview then asks about Iraq and what he would do.

He then states that the fundamental problem with a lot of Muslim men is lack of pussy and that what Bagdad needs is lots of strip clubs and cat houses otherwise all this primordial frustration will continue to be directed to negative goals......yeah those 70 virgins for suicidal acts ...........yeah make love not war again.

At first read this seems typical over the top Howard but after you think about it a bit it starts to take on a life of itself. A future growth area for CC????
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Yes, as i read and heard, it was proved that all the mental and psychic problems are caused by sexual unsatisfaction. All the maniacs (not only those who rape their victims) are sexually unsatisfied. Sex is not just a pleasure, but a physic urge which let the organism run its' processes properly.
After all, wars and all those activities might be just a mere sublimation. People need spend their sexual energy, but they can't (well said, coz of "lack of pussy") and so they have to carry it to another activity. Again its' an organism's urge.

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

So what you're saying is that Putin keeps poisoning people because Lyudmila has cut him off?

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

Triksy you have gone beyond thnking out of the box to "thinking about the box" congrats :)

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

Can i think about ur box also Triksy... :P yummmmyyy:D

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

Will you volunteer to goto Iraq to provide such a service to help aid world peace?

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

anyone posting things here against the war is tantamount to treason. you have been warned!

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

You are making the assumption these folks are from the US? Remember there are other countries besides the US, Canada and Mexico (the 51st state)

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

you are correct dave, we should make Mexico the 51st state! as to other countries.........who are they?-lol!

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

...and UK, the 52nd state :(

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

as our motto is "Death from Above," I can't wait to get back there! This will be my 5th tour!!!!!!!!

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

yeah death from above because in man to man combat...........guess what.........u lose. Careful not to get hit by the friendly fire. We'd miss you.

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

on a site I used to frequent there were alot of guys from Iraq on there too. Just goes to show.

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RE: Howard Stern.........the Newest Luminary on Iraq

tahts right bub, we are everywhere! love it or leave it!

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to the silly heads

people, you don't have to write "to so-and-so" when you're posting a reply to so-and-so here in the forums. the threading's been fixed. if a post has a little trail of dotsies leading downward and leftward-ways from it, than it's obvious that there's a reply meant for that post and the author of it at the other end of that trail of dotsies.
to go out of your way to say who you're replying to in the message title is insulting. it's saying that you don't think the person you're replying to is bright enough to know that your reply is meant for him. it's tantamount to calling the person you're replying to a big stupid head, and that's not nice.
so be nice.
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Since when is it insulting calling a person by his/her name ??? hmmmm?

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RE: to the silly heads

Self Promotion again TRIKSY :(

Sorry I just thought I would get in there first. :P

And to the original poster unfortunately people sometimes still reply once they have read the final message in a thread and so do not always reply to the person they intend to. Because of this you cannot be 100% certain that the message is to you unless there are other clues in the post. Putting a name in just removes this ambiguity.

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to TRIKSY

i agree..no wait i'm supposed to disagree or are you just advertising or self promoting.aww shite now i'm confused

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BRB

Sorry girls. Been away for a while. I will be back when the cam2cam option is back.
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Wisdom

Hosts...give up on these phases:

I am horny. No you're not. If you having a wet burning sensation between your legs 8-10 hours a day then you need to see a doctor not a member.

I'm bored. No your'e not. You are either stubborn or stupid. Nobody is coming to your video because your prices are too high. So sit there and whine or lower your prices, get busy and make money.

I missed you/ No do you don't. Your rent is due in two weeks and you have to buy your boyfriend a christmas present. Just tell the truth. I'm broke and I need some money..so how about a video?

I dont have a bf. Yes you do. Do hosts really think that every hot girl on CC is a nun? No boyfriend. No dates. No love life. So you only get sexual satisfaction through CC? Do you think just members are stupid or every man on earth?

I'm shy. No your'e not. You want to use the shy excuse to add minutes to the video. Or better yet you can lure a member into open video, play the shy card, and then get him to go to one to one. All while the meter is ticking. If you really are shy you would be working in a toy store.

I don't have a phone. Right. You are the one young woman in the world without a mobile phone. If the studio caught fire you would have to open the window and yell for help. If your non existent bf needed to reach you he would have to mail you a letter. God. We understand you dont want a panting, grunting. moaning member on your phone but just say...yes I do but I dont accept calls from members.

I am worth the price. Give me a break. There are hundreds of hosts between 50 and 99 cents a minute here. And thank god. At the end of the video the outcome is the same regardless of price.

That's it for now. I am sure in the Christmas Spirit members can add a few. I am sure hosts have a few of their own too.

Peace
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RE: Wisdom

I think u are just looking for a life and u think u found it here.Let me tell u that u arent totally right,in fact,u arent right in many things that u said.But if u feel better,most girls here are indeed with u for money.But many hosts do miss many members and not because of their money.I reccomend u to study marketing,psychology and maybe u will understand what these expressions means and why do hosts use them.U seem the stupid one not understanding and judging like this.I do agree that many are fakes...but there are true and honest expressions and hosts too.U try to work here and see how u manage;)

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RE: Wisdom

Finding a true host is a rare thing.... i found one :D

Loved 'the mail you a letter part....' lmao

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RE: Wisdom

Im really glad for u:)

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RE: Wisdom

Ok Me pull up a chair and pay attention.

The goal of marketing is sales. You could have a great marketing strategy and it could be beautifully executed but at the end of the day if you did not make money you lose.

Marketing:

Product. If you are young, pretty with a good body you have a very marketable product on CC. If you are fat, ugly, too skinny or have another problem then it is more difficult.

Placement: If you appear in an adult cateogry you have ..like it or not...placed yourself in a category that creates expectations. So place yourself properly. If you are nonadult go to nonadult.

Promotion. If you just sit there they will not come. Take pics. Improve your profile. Give some free videos. Talk in Comm Chat. Write emails to your clients. Do something.

Price: The driver of all marketing. Price is the key. Too low you get too many customers and you wear out the old bod. Too high and you are staring at a blank screen. Hosts need to play with their prices more. Lower when business is slow. Raise when it is busy. Simple concept.

So I understand marketing and I understand there are some very decent women here..most are...and I understand they are not here to make friends, find true love, get off or discover the meaning of life. They are here to make money.

I am here to find the meaning of life or the answer to the question...

Why do dogs have black lips?


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RE: to Well

Interesting, cos I wrote in similar vein to you but mine wasn't posted.

I also gave some marketing tips but I obviously phrased them in a way which was not approved of by the management.

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RE: Wisdom

Good post dude! Spot on in every respect......respect!

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If hosts are here to provide entertainment and a fantasy, I suggest all the things you are bitching about are not things they need to give up on. However, the manner in which such phrases are introduced into a conversation does matter. But viewers are just as guilty when they say stuff like, "hi, are you horny for my 10 inches bb?"

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One of my favorites here was a host I became friends with, always said how pour she was and asked to send money. Them IMed me on Yahoo and sent video one day she wasn't working and just wanted to chat. The poor girl wore more gold then Mr. T. She must've had a lotta CC BFs.

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RE: Wisdom

Now thats what I call honesty!!!!!!

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RE: Wisdom

Some good points, but remember this is a fantasy not reality site.
And the hosts are not only marketing their body they are marketing an illusion. Would you really have a good time if you asked how are you and she replied "Not so good, I ate some bad food yesterday and now I have diarhea".
Her customers wouldn't be coming back anytime soon.
Happy wanking :P

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someone has already put some firre into my life :((

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Here is Wisdom......for everyone shall have a number, and that number shall be the number of the beast...........

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Question...

At the precise moment of ejaculation does your body know the difference between a .50 cent host and a 4.99 host?
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RE: Question...

dunno I've never had a $4.99 host?

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ho - ho - ho

Britney - Paris - Lindsey
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RE: ho - ho - ho

hahaha :)

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RE: ho - ho - ho

I thought you were going to say Grotensia, Triksy & Russian Host

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to St Nack

the LCD is here.

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RE: ho - ho - ho

LOL ! 3 Hoe hoe hoe's indeed.....

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you got 3 new reindeer?

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RE: ho - ho - ho

Your comments had me imagining living with those three in one house. I guess if I had the key to the liquor cabinet and medicine cabinet it would be ok.

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RE: ho - ho - ho

wouldn't you already have 3 drugged up lickers in the house?

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RE: ho - ho - ho

Bush, Cheney and Rumsfield

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Freedom

"let the voice of freedom sing throughout the land, this is my country!"
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RE: Freedom

cc land is your country?? lucky you! :))

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RE: Freedom

it's a wonderful song! It iminates the American ideal of spreading freedom and democracy throughout the world!

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RE: Freedom

More like forcing freedom on others it;
Your country will have freedom or we will use any means necessary to ensure you do.
Nice try though :P

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RE: Freedom

thats right dave, we will continue to spread our values all over the world, cause thats what the world needs! You see Dave, we know whats best for the world, so get use to it!!

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RE: Freedom

way to go Eagle!

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RE: Freedom

Arrogance will be your downfall.
Now where's my 12 g, I got some bird hunting to do, Chenny you cumming?

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RE: Freedom

hey dunkoff dave knock it off dude if you know what's good for your health!

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RE: Freedom

I know what's good for my health, regular exercise, proper diet, drinking in moderation, stress free living. What does that have to do this post? Don't tell me you are going to try and force your health tips on the rest of the world too.
P.S. I'm not familiar with the term "duckoff", is it a bird hunting thing?

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the term was "dunkoff"........ dave, and shame on you for insulting our most glorious and righteous VicePresident! As for everything else, yea, thats right dave, get use to it dude, we will control everything!

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to stars & stripes

you can never control minds.

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RE: Freedom

This just proves why there is so much america bashing on this site. And I can say whatever I want about Dick, it's called freedom of speech.

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RE: Dearest Dave

Thank you Dave, and all the rest for all your replies, all of you helped me prove a point about the thinking that permeates America today.

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RE: Dearest Dave

Yeah, as a Brit, hate to see America tearing itself apart in a way it hasn't done since Nam.

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RE: Dearest Dave

Prove what point?

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RE: Dearest Dave

To prove how absurd and ludicrous (which was me..aka..Patriot, Bald Eagle, 76 Guy, Stars and Stripes, and Uncle Sam) these posts really are, as witnessed by all the proper responses they got. Also to follow up on Ally's response, he is absolutely right, that not since Vietnam, has America been torn so far apart internally. It's very sad!

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dear "bald eagle"

I'm happy to sit with my freedoms and rights and quietly enjoy them. If others wish to live other ways let them survive in peace as long as they leave other people alone.

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RE: dear

thinker, get use to it! it's either our way or the high way! If you ain't with us, then your against us! Get It?? If you dont, tough shit!

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to Bald Eagle

seems the iraqis aren't with you & you are looking for ways to cut & run without losing face.bit late for that now.a problem of your own making

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dear "bald eagle"

Spoken like a true Taliban warrior. Worship my god - America-style freedom - or die! Should we also invade Britain?

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RE: Freedom

Thank you Patriot for posting this. I am so moved, I may cry........

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You're Beautiful

My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw you face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yeah, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
Fucking high,
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last till the end.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw you face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.
You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel with a smile on her face,
When she thought up that I should be with you.
But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.

James Blunt
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RE: You're Beautiful

Another bollox song. Your taste in music is totally juvenile, please note that this is an adult site, NOT for pre-pubescent hormonal teenagers.

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RE: You're Beautiful

thanks for enlightening me

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Never thought of dave like that before. I know he's young but jeez!

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You're Pitiful (by Weid 'Al' Yankovic)

(Look at a fan's video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgfpJWUYgbg)


LYRICS

My life is brilliant
What, was I too early?
Oh, sorry... Should I - do you wanna start over, or...
Keep going? Okay... now? Now?

My life is brilliant
Your life's a joke
You're just pathetic
You're always broke
Your homemade Star Trek uniform
Really ain't impressin' me
You're sufferin' from delusions of
Adequacy

You're pitiful
You're pitiful
You're pitiful, it's true
Never had a date
That you couldn't inflate
And you smell repulsive too
What a bummer bein' you

Well, you just can't dance
And forget romance
Everybody you know still calls you...
Farty-Pants
But you'll always have a job - well, I mean...
As long as you still can work that Slurpee machine

You're pitiful
You're pitiful
You're pitiful, it's true
You're half-undressed
Eatin' chips off your chest
While youre playin' Halo 2
No one's classier than you

La la la la, la la la la
La la la la loser

You're pitiful
You're pitiful
You're pitiful, it's true
Your dog would much rather play fetch by itself
You still live with your mom and you're 42
Guess you'll never grow a clue
Well, it just sucks to be you

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England's Cricket Plan

Just to let you all know, England do have a plan to retain/win the Ashes. By losing the first 2 tests, we have managed to force out into international retirement one of the top Aussie batsmen. If we can keep this form up, we'll have the whole lot retired ... and then we will be in full control.

Don't panic!!
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RE: England's Cricket Plan

lmfao.. good try :-)

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RE: England's Cricket Plan

way to go gete!

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your

yore
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peanuts

penis

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Gone

I see DM got tisme's post removed lol
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what post?

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RE: Gone

the last post!!

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RE: Gone

hahaha
yes, don't thank me :)

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Nothing to do with me :-)

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wasn't DM'S fault,he just described my character :--))

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to Nadeen

LOL,DM wanted to make me many things but not sure if a compliment was one of them.i'm not a philosopher but similar,they think i stink :--))

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DM never makes compiliments

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Your mom must be so proud....

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to Well

pitiful!!

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RE: to Well

plz shut up :-)))))):-DDDDD:-*******

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to brrrr

PWUP

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Dance with Me

A lovely lady walked into a classy bar and sat near an old man because he looked very innocent and she did not want to socialize that night.

She had on a sleeveless top and when she ordered her first drink she showed a lot of hair under the arm.

Before she ordered her second drink the old man said to the bartender please give this ballerina another drink on me.

The same thing happened on the third and fourth and the bartender leaned over to the man and asked him \"How did you know she was really a ballerina?\"

He answered \"you dont live this long without finding out ballerinas can kick so high with such ease\".
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Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

It was always a mystery for me, why girls are so afraid of becoming adult ? Why they think that when they are over 20 (ok, over 23-25), they will be hopelessly old ??? And i'm not saying about 40 !
I think every age has it's own advantages (just like disadvantages). And this age, over 23-24, has a certain charme. It's the age when a girl is called a Young Woman. Yes, she's still young, but already a woman! She already has some experience in life, she's confident and sure in her beauty and intelligence. She knows what she wants from life and people. She is ablolutely sexy and attractive. And she knows how to enjoy the life and how to give her love and care to her dear ones. She's strong and has all her life in front of her. It's a great time for every woman. And I dont' know why 17 is considered to be the best really.
Girls, dont' be afraid of going through all your life. If you are kind, loving and can enjoy the life, you will look great always, in any age !!!
Good luck !
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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

That's easy for you to say TRIKSY your only 19 (or did you just turn 20 and that's why you posted :P).

"And i'm not saying about 40 !" . Does that mean you think people over 40 are past it ?

For me 19 -21 was the most amazing years of my life (although 16 -19 and 21 -25 were also very good). Although I can't really complain about the other years either.

As for woman 32 is the magic age for me.

Although nowadays even someone 92 would do for me :D

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

hehe no i haven't just turned 20 :P tho i really will soon :)
and about 40.. i mean that some girls are afraid to even imagine they can be 40, they think they will be deeply old by that time. Is not good :)

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Of course youth is seen to be the best. With you youth you are allowed a carefree attitude towards life. You are not bound by the need to pay bills, to put food on the table, to pay the rent, or any of those other grown up things. Yet you are no longer a little child who is guided around by the hand of mom or dad. 17 is the age before lifes reality sets in... when you can embrace freedom for all she is worth. :D of course as i become ancient.... life still has its wonders to be explored. :)

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

ever hear the saying " the older the fiddle the sweeter the tune "

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:) yes, i guess that's it :)

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the older the fiddle the smaller the dribble

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

Hmmm.. why is it only me of the dozens of people who post in this forum, why its' only me who always gets this stupid comment about "attention", "nothing to do" and "self-promotion" ?? :P:P
You know, its' like in that joke... "-5 thousand crowd, 20 staff ppl, 2 arbiters, 22 players, and this fecking pigeon managed to shit only on me!" :D
jeez get a life please will ya :P

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

maybe he was trying to show you that he loves you :D

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

Why are you starting to pick on others?As allways. When you 're told something you reply "it's not me, it's others".
Sure it's others and you're just a Holy Sheep.

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

were u talking about this pigeon, Triksy? :D
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/Nadeen_01/007.jpg

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

Triksy is one of the most clever hosts here! Stop blaming her in self promotion and attention seeking!...She posts here because she thinks a lot about life stuff, it is shown from her posts and she just wants to share with you her thoughts.
Not many hosts and members here have something to say, and i noticed it long ago that she talks sense, i like to read her posts.
If u dont see anything constructive what could make u to stop and take few mins to consider, u just have nothing to think with, but only few brains which always get her posts wrong, sorry for u :(

Stay cool Triksy, and keep rocking them all :D ...we lov ya!

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

It's your opinion and my opinion is different. I can post here as well as triksy can. And if she wants to share her opinions with us why can't we share our opinins with her?
Noone insulted your trisky or told she had only few brains so calm down girl if you're not trisky herself.

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

I never insult anyone for sharing his/her opinion even though i dont agree, i respect the right of a person to have an own opinion. But wish i could know what do u mean talking about sharing your opinion.
As for me, i mean a response to the main topic offered by the original poster. But if i see some replies like:
"why do u post this?"
"another bollox song..."
"looking for attention again? u have nothing better to do?"
"what the sense of posting it?"
"dont say this"... "dont say that"....etc
It's anything but not a sharing your opinion.
If u dont like the theme or dont get the point of a post or the sense of talking about that...just skip it, what for to waste your time? Other people will reply and maybe someone will find something interesting for himself discussing the theme.

But if u dont like the poster, it's clear then, no comments.

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

If "russian host" is not triksy she would sign with her own screenname. ..wink, wink...;););)

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

If "funny host" is not russian host she would sign with her own screenname. ..wink, wink...;););)

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

if ImNotYourFriend is not funny host he/she/it would sign his/her/its own name :-))wink wink

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

All her posts "Why all are bad,wrong,...?Am I the only one who is perfect?"
It looks like she is a self-concentrated little girl.

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Thank you, dear :)
It was great to hear such words, really encouraged me.
kiss

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

Where or who said girls are afraid to become adults?
Projecting your own thoughts here Tiksy

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

There is an expression. Youth is wasted on the young. Somewhat true. Let me say many men come to CC not because of nudity or friendship but because of the opportunity to be with young women. Nudity you can get anywhere. Friendship....piece of cake. But youth that is hard to come by and oh so fleeting.

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

A girl under 25 is really just a play-thing. A girl who is 30 has become interesting, though I hope she has kept her figure.

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Yankee Doodle Doo!!!

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I'm still waiting to grow up...

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RE: Youth is the best ? Nahhh !

What all the shit is about?Who is afraid to be young or old?What is the sense of your post?Is this post just to attract attention?

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to the anti-triksy brigade

why are so many of you posters just being contrary to what triksy says.if she said the earth is round you would disagree or claim she is promoting herself or attention seeking..why can't she be entitled to post without the cheap shots.if you don't agree with her,cool be constructive not destructive about it.

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But she didn't tell the earth is round. If she tell that the earth is round I would tell she is attention seeking.As all know that the earth is round.No necessity to proove this one more time unless you're attention seeker

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RE: to the anti-triksy brigade

Where is sense in her post?What she wanted to tell by it?She just wanted to show off by judging others.The same crap.Drama Queen. Blah blah blah

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to agree & disagree

your 2 posts just reinforce my point.just being contrary for the sake of it.maybe its you who is craving the attention after being rejected.by who i think we could all guess :--))

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hmm. by ur mama?:-)

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to brrrr

how many hours on the throne did it take you to formulate that gem? by the way it missed the mark,hope you had better luck on the throne :--))

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100% LCD

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to you know who

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.keep up!

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RE: to tisme

Yes, tisme, very true, thank you ! I have the same sense.

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RE: to tisme

No No No TRIKSY I totally disagree with you.

Now I'll just go back and read what you said :P

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RE: to INYF

Yeah, that's it :P
hahahahhahaha you made me laugh, thx :P:D

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RE: sense of my post

You ever tried to think about not only yourselves, but about the world and people around too ???
If you have, read this again and you'll get the sense of it. I hope.

It was always a mystery for me, why girls are so afraid of becoming adult ? Why they think that when they are over 20 (ok, over 23-25), they will be hopelessly old ??? And i'm not saying about 40 !
I think every age has it's own advantages (just like disadvantages). And this age, over 23-24, has a certain charme. It's the age when a girl is called a Young Woman. Yes, she's still young, but already a woman! She already has some experience in life, she's confident and sure in her beauty and intelligence. She knows what she wants from life and people. She is ablolutely sexy and attractive. And she knows how to enjoy the life and how to give her love and care to her dear ones. She's strong and has all her life in front of her. It's a great time for every woman. And I dont' know why 17 is considered to be the best really.
Girls, dont' be afraid of going through all your life. If you are kind, loving and can enjoy the life, you will look great always, in any age !!!
Good luck !

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RE: sense of my post

You're funny now.Do you really believe that posting the same shit twice you'll proove something?

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no i just hope you might finally read it properly.

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This string is Awesome!:D

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to Gobbler

you are 1 tough hombre.i usually eat popcorn while reading but string,wow!

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RE: to Gobbler

Make fun, but string swallowing is good for you. It's an ancient yogic aid in cleansing of the digestive tract. Just take it in the in hole and then a little while later, gently pull it out the out hole, and it scours your innards clean. :)
BTW, I would stay away from the popcorn if I were you. It's nasty stuff. Little undigested remnants of the kernel have a way of embedding themselves in your colon, offering little tiny footholds for your poop to cling to and stay put.
Interesting fact: The famous American actor John Wayne died with a colon so impacted with fecal matter that it weighed a whopping 40 pounds!:O Isn't that awesome!:D

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RE: to Gobbler

you mean if i eat popcorn i will get colonels,why no other higher ranking officers?

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RE: sense of my post

yes, she proved at least that she's funny and you're a dummy :D

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RE: sense of my post

this is just another nick of Triksy

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RE: sense of my post

i wish you came up with smth more interesting :P

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RE: sense of my post

Few members who post here know who i really am. They wont let me to be Triksy-imposter :D ...im another host.

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