No, no moonshine this year, but I just wanted to express my appreciation for the Forge.
Clinton and Ron have provided such a wonderful service, and I greatly admire Ron's wisdom in posts and in his even-handed moderation.
Even when I want to duck it--I was going to sneak into the Religion forum this, until I read that "non-flaming" was a rule for the forum:
QuoteA non-secular education, isn't one.
Christian rock, doesn't.
I am so goddamned sick of all the fundamentalists in this region. The Devil doesn't need just an advocate around here; he needs commandos.
Edited for clarity and flavour.
QuoteChristian rock, doesn't.
Having listened to the OC Supertones, this is often true. [shudder]
However, counterexample: Evanescence? Soul Embraced? They rock the hell out? (The latter is actually literal screaming hardcore, much harder than any man or beast can handle.)