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[l_law_liet]

It seems that this ship contains passengers from more than one reality. I hesitated at first to accept this possibility, but there seems to be more and more evidence accumulating to support this theory. After watching some of the more unusual individuals I've noticed that several of them seem to accept facts that would be thought insane in the

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[bythe_books]

You know, I felt the same way, myself-- about leaving ship, I mean. In retrospect, I'm really glad I didn't for this one.

[l_law_liet]

Yes, it does seem things were a bit messy. Though all ports have their dangers I suppose.

[bythe_books]

I suppose. This is the first one I've been present for. I'm still a bit new to all this.

[stayandgloat]

Did you know that rationalization is the greatest mental disorder in the world right now? It affects around 80 to 90 percent of the population?

You could publish a five book account with documented evidence of this places existence, and the only people who would believe you would have better things to do than try to get here...

[l_law_liet]

This is true of course. People cling to their own beliefs despite what science can tell them. On the other hand though, this place in particular will line up well enough with several religions. Even more with people rationalizing it to make it fit their personal beliefs. There are enough religious zealots in the world as it is.

[stayandgloat]

On the contrary my friend, we aren't offering the pits of hell or the pearly gates, so aside from a few Catholics who still believe in purgatory and are prepared to accept that it comes in barge shape, anyone talking of the barge would just be dismissed as another cult, then the next thing you know we've started our own little clan of zealots, evangelizing and drinking poison all by themselves.

They grow up so fast...

[l_law_liet]

People see what they want, even will the most inconsequential things. Funny shapes on toast can be thought holy if they resemble Jesus Christ. It takes much less squinting to turn this barge into some affirmation of each person's own religion. They will choose what parts to accept and interpret the rest as they'd like it to be.

Your cult theory is also just as disturbing a consequence, even if it would be on a much smaller scale... You're one of the new inmates.

In any case, I doubt it matters. Finding a way to concretely prove anything about this place to my world would be difficult. And as I'm dead, I doubt I'll be returning.

[tehpeoplespoet]

I think your hair is really great, I mean really. It's inspired by the Cure, isn't it? I knew it. That Robert Smith is a pretty potty guy, isn't he?

Do you also like the Human League? How about Cliff Richards?-I'm just joking. Who doesn't like Cliff Richards? Ha ha ha!

Want to talk about pop music?

[l_law_liet]

I'd say my hair is inspired by my lack of inspiration. I don't see any point in brushing it most days.

I'm afraid I don't know who any of those people are. I find pop music to be rather mindless.

[tehpeoplespoet]

You don't like pop music? Boy, sounds like you're a complete square. Don't think of asking me to spend a Saturday night alone with you, matey--sounds like it would be BORING!

I bet you also don't like playing Monopoly or Hide-and-Seek! I'm right, aren't I!

[l_law_liet]

I don't doubt you'd find me boring. I spend my Saturday nights just as I do my weekdays - working. I don't think you and I share the same tastes in recreation.

... Though I do enjoy Hide-and-Seek.