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| Face |
Posted - 08/19/2006 : 17:11:03
As somebody who loves a good conspiracy theory, I was wondering if it is just coincidence that whenever I log on to find I've once again had only 2 or three reviews accepted, or indeed none, 'calmer' (and only 'calmer') seems to have dominated the 'latest reviews' page just before I am confronted by my own disappointment.
Could it be that the MERPS are self-serving members of a cabal - a secret sect that helps its own by giving them a leg up the rankings whenever they need it, leaving the rest of us underlings to beg and scrape for the crumbs from the table? Or am I just paranoid?
And is this forum being bugged by the CIA? |
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| randall |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 23:19:07
Hey, Downy! Missed ya, mate! [Sorry about that Yankee series last weekend, but just for the record, I frickin hate 'em too.] |
| Sludge |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 23:04:17
As the forest activists say,
MERP FIRST! |
| Downtown |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 21:33:35
It rarely turns out well when I pop my head in here. Regardless of who's fault it's been (mostly mine), I've been avoiding it for a reason.
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| Conan The Westy |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 21:08:38
Welcome back Downtown... long time, no read. |
| Downtown |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 15:54:21
quote:
Originally posted by Face
As somebody who loves a good conspiracy theory, I was wondering if it is just coincidence that whenever I log on to find I've once again had only 2 or three reviews accepted, or indeed none, 'calmer' (and only 'calmer') seems to have dominated the 'latest reviews' page just before I am confronted by my own disappointment.
Could it be that the MERPS are self-serving members of a cabal - a secret sect that helps its own by giving them a leg up the rankings whenever they need it, leaving the rest of us underlings to beg and scrape for the crumbs from the table? Or am I just paranoid?
And is this forum being bugged by the CIA?
You're clearly just making a joke and I'm not offended or anything, but as a Freemason I can tell you that you're suffering from many misconceptions about the Fraternity.
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| Downtown |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 15:52:32
quote:
Originally posted by Face
As somebody who loves a good conspiracy theory, I was wondering if it is just coincidence that whenever I log on to find I've once again had only 2 or three reviews accepted, or indeed none, 'calmer' (and only 'calmer') seems to have dominated the 'latest reviews' page just before I am confronted by my own disappointment.
Could it be that the MERPS are self-serving members of a cabal - a secret sect that helps its own by giving them a leg up the rankings whenever they need it, leaving the rest of us underlings to beg and scrape for the crumbs from the table? Or am I just paranoid?
And is this forum being bugged by the CIA?
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| BaftaBaby |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 13:54:15
quote:
Originally posted by benj clews
quote:
Originally posted by Willy Weasel
During the MERP swearing in ceremony you have to promise Benj that you will never die.
This is correct. Anyone failing to comply with this rule will be shot.
Ah, yes, inspired, no doubt, from that great line in The Sands of Iwo Jima: "If you die, I'll kill you." 
And, I'm suprised you never mentioned the MERP perk they ALL crave: 10,000 free votes and an instant jump up 50 places on the ratings ladder 
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| benj clews |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 12:57:18
quote:
Originally posted by Willy Weasel
During the MERP swearing in ceremony you have to promise Benj that you will never die.
This is correct. Anyone failing to comply with this rule will be shot. |
| Willy Weasel |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 11:36:34
During the MERP swearing in ceremony you have to promise Benj that you will never die. I think that is a practical thing to expect of a MERP as long as it doesn't have to be backed up by a kneeling display of trust to our Commander. |
| randall |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 09:36:24
I think there are MERPs for being a perk. |
| MguyXXV |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 08:15:43
Wait! There are perks for being a MERP? I HAVE BEEN ON THIS SITE FOR TWO YEARS AND I DON'T GET SOME PERKS???? WTF???? I want pizza. I want curry. Benj! Where are the applications? |
| duh |
Posted - 08/22/2006 : 20:34:01
quote:
Originally posted by Face
But I'm just wondering...who are the MERPS and how are they selected? Is it possible to one day become a MERP. I mean, are they selected on rotation, or is it a seasoned panel of hoary old FWFRs locked away in an inner sanctum somewhere in the bowels of the Earth? Are they even aware of one another's identity?
What's a MERP? |
| Josh the cat |
Posted - 08/22/2006 : 20:05:58
quote:
Originally posted by benj clews
You forgot to mention the company car, dental plan and 20% off at CurryTastic (Brixton branch) Mon-Thurs.
Deal, I'll take the job!
Josh the cat |
| lemmycaution |
Posted - 08/22/2006 : 19:54:02
I believe that the MERPs are a bunch of benj's old Uni mates who still owe him money. |
| benj clews |
Posted - 08/22/2006 : 18:31:01
You forgot to mention the company car, dental plan and 20% off at CurryTastic (Brixton branch) Mon-Thurs. |
