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Re: His own words.
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042874 by dingus dufus
Dec 23, 2025 12:37pm
dingus dufus wrote:
Miss Moon wrote:
Because people here have missed when I have written something here sarcastically, (flying over your partisans' heads) I have been (mostly) marking such statements with irony marks. I made my comment for:
Or, do you think that the same treatment does not apply to you?
Now, dingus, going by the coloring of your signature stamp, do you "apologize for being white" every day? Any times? When was the last time you did so? Please tell us a few stories of these times.
It's very telling interesting that's your only take away from the Vance statement. Only a comment toward the obvious sarcastic reaction of a viewer?
Miss Moon wrote:
Remember to duck when a joke sails over your head Sheldon.
Because people here have missed when I have written something here sarcastically, (flying over your partisans' heads) I have been (mostly) marking such statements with irony marks. I made my comment for:
- Applying the de rigueur standard of this group, at least when applied to me.
- For those who may believe that is his middle name without bothering to look it up.
Or, do you think that the same treatment does not apply to you?
Now, dingus, going by the coloring of your signature stamp, do you "apologize for being white" every day? Any times? When was the last time you did so? Please tell us a few stories of these times.
Re: His own words.
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042877 by Oberon_Kenobi
Dec 23, 2025 1:05pm
going by the coloring of your signature stamp, do you "apologize for being white"
Not being a member of the white victim culthood, Vance's dog whistle didn't register. No, I do not apologize, negating further responses to your downstream questions.
Still nothing regarding Vance's statement?
Re: Pokemon go
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1042868 by DM Scuba Brat
Dec 23, 2025 1:10pm
Friend Request sent!
961762909209 (my code for others looking, too)
961762909209 (my code for others looking, too)
Re: His own words.
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042878 by dingus dufus
Dec 23, 2025 1:14pm
Still nothing regarding Vance's statement?
The entirety of the video in the link you posted is:
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
You already replied to this.
If I click to view the comments, I get a pop-up requiring me to log in. I have NEVER logged into the "platform formerly known as Twitter", and plan to never do so.
Re: Show AQ # on Logbook page
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #1042859 by Green Tortuga
Dec 23, 2025 1:23pm
Thank you!!!
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Re: Pokemon go
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1042879 by ChikkisGarden
Dec 23, 2025 2:26pm
Here is another trainer code (MaizeAndBlu): 1365 3953 1783
Re: Show AQ # on Logbook page
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #1042859 by Green Tortuga
Dec 23, 2025 4:09pm
Thanks!!! I think this is a nice feature!
About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Dec 23, 2025 5:18pm
So i finally got my speedball in the mail! i don't know what to carve though. And i'm not sure how to locate a trail on my phone. is there a free app for iphones? i can't remember what the kind lady who explained the process to me said.
Re: About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Reply to: #1042884 by Kay17
Dec 23, 2025 5:57pm
Clue Tracker is the app to have!
Re: His own words.
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042877 by Oberon_Kenobi
Dec 23, 2025 6:35pm
Whatever you say Sheldon.
Re: Smithsonian Magazine 1998 - Letterboxing Article
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1042837 by JerseyTrailblazers
Dec 23, 2025 6:45pm
I've had a couple inquires, so just for review:
The proceeds of the sale (if sold) are going to my local humane society and after ebay fees and tax there's not alot left over so the price will not be going lower ;)
It's a worthy cause, if you'd like to help out the cats and dogs - and get the cool magazine too
The proceeds of the sale (if sold) are going to my local humane society and after ebay fees and tax there's not alot left over so the price will not be going lower ;)
It's a worthy cause, if you'd like to help out the cats and dogs - and get the cool magazine too
Re: About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Reply to: #1042884 by Kay17
Dec 23, 2025 6:50pm
The first question is hard to answer, because your personal/signature stamp can be literally anything. Also, you can use one stamp for awhile and then switch to something else if you decide it suits you better.
When I first started, I didn’t have a trail name (alias) yet, so I just went with my first initial and put some plant leaves on top; then a couple of years later I added my trail name. My one daughter loved cows, so she had a cute cow stamp. My other daughter had a little winged imp thing from some goth rock group 😂
When I first started, I didn’t have a trail name (alias) yet, so I just went with my first initial and put some plant leaves on top; then a couple of years later I added my trail name. My one daughter loved cows, so she had a cute cow stamp. My other daughter had a little winged imp thing from some goth rock group 😂
Re: Same sex marriages illegal?!?!
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042619 by Phoenix Rizing
Dec 23, 2025 8:25pm
Yes I know a couple trans people, more gay people. But of the two trans people I personally know , one committed suicide. I understand being born and feeling uncomfortable in the person you are. But because you think you are a gender other then what you were born , is delusional,,,, in my opinion . Sorry. I don’t believe you found out in your single digits years, and you was reading psychology books at 12. And you want me to believe you had the mental capacity to understand what you was reading. That would be very impressive.
For most 12 yrs olds , just entering puberty, life is very confusing. And it’s a know fact that a 12 yrs old brain is far from being fully developed.
But let’s say all that is factual. Are you suggesting that a twelve year old should be able to get drugs or surgery, they deem needed. Yes back in the 60-70s a person that thought they were the opposite sex would have gotten therapy, and they would not have been offered drugs or surgery till the were an adult and probably not till they were of at least 25 yrs old.
And the percentage of those people were minute.
In today’s culture, half the country, an awful lot of Hollywood think it’s “ cool” to be trans. All of a sudden the trans population has exploded a 100 fold. Do you really think these so called trans are like you, have gone through what you have. I don’t. Let’s look at a very popular trans from our generation , Bruce Jenner.
How old was he when he finally transitioned. He was a grown ass person/ man. And as a fully functioning adult , if he decides to get a sex change , all the power to him.
But that’s not what is happening in today’s world. We have schools giving permission for kids to change their sex and are hiding it from parents. We have doctors giving children drugs to alter their gender. I’m pretty sure sure Bruce Jenner has been quoted as being against this. And if you have gone through this also. I would think you would be against it too.
I hope you have found peace in your life and are enjoying letterboxing,
God bless you. Be blessed and happy
For most 12 yrs olds , just entering puberty, life is very confusing. And it’s a know fact that a 12 yrs old brain is far from being fully developed.
But let’s say all that is factual. Are you suggesting that a twelve year old should be able to get drugs or surgery, they deem needed. Yes back in the 60-70s a person that thought they were the opposite sex would have gotten therapy, and they would not have been offered drugs or surgery till the were an adult and probably not till they were of at least 25 yrs old.
And the percentage of those people were minute.
In today’s culture, half the country, an awful lot of Hollywood think it’s “ cool” to be trans. All of a sudden the trans population has exploded a 100 fold. Do you really think these so called trans are like you, have gone through what you have. I don’t. Let’s look at a very popular trans from our generation , Bruce Jenner.
How old was he when he finally transitioned. He was a grown ass person/ man. And as a fully functioning adult , if he decides to get a sex change , all the power to him.
But that’s not what is happening in today’s world. We have schools giving permission for kids to change their sex and are hiding it from parents. We have doctors giving children drugs to alter their gender. I’m pretty sure sure Bruce Jenner has been quoted as being against this. And if you have gone through this also. I would think you would be against it too.
I hope you have found peace in your life and are enjoying letterboxing,
God bless you. Be blessed and happy
Re: Same sex marriages illegal?!?!
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042623 by Despair
Dec 23, 2025 8:35pm
Are you a lesbian, Are you aware of the divorce rate amongst lesbian? It is the highest of any group. That’s just facts. In regards to to hate, You have no idea what is in my heart, or my world.
What I have found in life is that people that go around shouting about hate or often the ones filled with it,
I have many gay people in my family, in my friends, and I love them just as I love any straight person.
There is a whole political persuasion, that, if you don’t agree with them , they call you names, try to shame you, insinuate that you hate. I allow you to think whatever you like. I don’t have to agree with you, but that certainly Doesn’t mean I hate you
What I have found in life is that people that go around shouting about hate or often the ones filled with it,
I have many gay people in my family, in my friends, and I love them just as I love any straight person.
There is a whole political persuasion, that, if you don’t agree with them , they call you names, try to shame you, insinuate that you hate. I allow you to think whatever you like. I don’t have to agree with you, but that certainly Doesn’t mean I hate you
Re: About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Reply to: #1042884 by Kay17
Dec 23, 2025 8:39pm
The app ($6.99) is great!.......but you don't need one to go boxing. You can do a search of the area you want to box in right here on AQ.
Please check out the glossary, tutorials, Code of Conduct, all under 'Home' at the top of the homepage. There's a help section and also "About Letterboxing", which includes the very long history of our hobby. It's a much loved hobby that's been around for a very, very long time. It's not just something on TikTok or a group on Facebook.
Hopefully you'll want to keep letterboxing for many years to come. The more you know about boxing the more you will enjoy it.
Please check out the glossary, tutorials, Code of Conduct, all under 'Home' at the top of the homepage. There's a help section and also "About Letterboxing", which includes the very long history of our hobby. It's a much loved hobby that's been around for a very, very long time. It's not just something on TikTok or a group on Facebook.
Hopefully you'll want to keep letterboxing for many years to come. The more you know about boxing the more you will enjoy it.
Re: About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Reply to: #1042891 by MissMoon
Dec 23, 2025 10:40pm
I haven’t used the app, but I’ve heard good things. I still like to print out the clues from the website and take them with me. As MissMoon mentioned, you can do a simple search right from the homepage or under the “Letterboxes” tab. You can use your hometown, nearby cities or favorite park.
As a first time letterboxer, I would recommend checking the last found date. You might have more success with boxes that were found recently. Older boxes are exciting to find too, but they sometimes go missing or take some extra work to find.
Looking forward to seeing your stamp on the trail someday.
As a first time letterboxer, I would recommend checking the last found date. You might have more success with boxes that were found recently. Older boxes are exciting to find too, but they sometimes go missing or take some extra work to find.
Looking forward to seeing your stamp on the trail someday.
Re: Same sex marriages illegal?!?!
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042890 by narocks
Dec 24, 2025 12:51am
Are you aware of the divorce rate amongst lesbian? It is the highest of any group. That’s just facts.
They were facts that were completely irrelevant to the conversation at hand. It's kind of like having a conversation about planting flowers, then someone comes in and mentions this "fact" that black people have a higher rate of poverty than white people and you're left wondering... What does this have to do with the price of tea in China? This just sounds like you happened to find a negative fact about lesbians and it was critically important to you that everyone knows it because it paints them in a poor light.
You have no idea what is in my heart, or my world.
No idea? Seems like you're pouring your heart out to the world on these message boards, so it gives everyone some idea what's in your heart. And honestly, I happen to agree that you sound like your heart is full of hate and intolerance toward trans people. I'm happy that you're more understanding toward gay people--not everyone has grown so accepting of gay people (or of various races and nationalities or which way you install a roll of toilet paper)--but if you have no hate toward trans people, you've done a spectacularly bad job of showing it.
What I have found in life is that people that go around shouting about hate or often the ones filled with it,
Yes, Gandhi and MLK Jr. are infamous for their hate speeches.
But because you think you are a gender other then what you were born , is delusional,,,, in my opinion
Are you also of the opinion that you can say anything, no matter how cruel or mean it is, but if you add "in my opinion" at the end, it's okay?
I hate to speak for Phoenix Rizing since she's perfectly capable of speaking for herself, but imagine for a moment that your brain could be transplanted into the body of a woman. I suspect you'll probably still "feel" like a man despite all the lady parts you would now have. You'd suddenly be a lesbian! I don't really think the brain is always in tune with the body. It might be a relatively rare condition overall, and from an outside point of view it might seem positively weird and alien, but so are other abnormalities like a missing limb or congenital twins. Everyone is just one chromosome away from being an entirely different gender, after all.
In my mind, being "anti-trans" is like being "anti-congential twins." Mother nature didn't do any favors for such a baby, but if the technology is there to help them and fix the problem, then let's fix the problem.
Are you suggesting that a twelve year old should be able to get drugs or surgery, they deem needed.
I have to admit, I'm a little conflicted about this idea myself. Twelve is awfully young to be making such life-changing decisions, but on the other hand, that's also like saying that you shouldn't let congenital twins be separated until after they've become full-grown adults and can make the decision with adult-sized brains. Things might be more complicated then. It might require more invasive and dangerous procedures. At the very least, I feel like there should be adults in the room to help with the decision-making process--but not those adults with preconceived notions (and that includes those who are both for and against gender-affirming care) which wouldn't be helpful at all.
In today’s culture, half the country, an awful lot of Hollywood think it’s “ cool” to be trans.
That is patently absurd. I could imagine that there are some attention-seeking people who might "become" trans just for the notoriety, but if "half" the country thought it was cool to be trans, half the country would be trans! From the statistics I've heard, it's probably closer to something like 1%.
I suspect that you're confusing it with the tolerance of trans people. Half the country is willing to tolerate trans people, willing to work with them rather than judge them. It doesn't mean that they think it's "cool" to be trans, but that they're willing to accept them for who they are.
All of a sudden the trans population has exploded a 100 fold.
Has it really, though? Maybe gender-affirming care is just more accessible now than before, and when you start from a very small base, even a minor change on an absolute basis can have a huge impact on a relative basis. It's a lot easier, for example, to increase your income by a 100 fold if you are only earning $100/year than if you're earning $1 million/year.
But in the end, why should it even matter to you if someone is trans? It's not your body. You telling others that they shouldn't be trans is like them telling you that you should be trans. (But to be fair, I'd defend your choice not to be trans just like I would defend a person's choice to be trans.)
-- Ryan
Re: About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Reply to: #1042884 by Kay17
Dec 24, 2025 5:01am
Always read the comments from last letterboxers who found or didn’t find the box(which could be a magnet, pill bottle, pouch) most times type of container will be in your clues. Comments can tell you if a box is missing, hard to find, condition of trail, all kinds of helpful info.
Re: Pokemon go
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1042882 by TrailMark
Dec 24, 2025 7:16am
Taichi and ChaiTea
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Re: About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Reply to: #1042884 by Kay17
Dec 24, 2025 9:34am
I don’t use an app. Instead I go to the AtlasQuest website from the Chrome app. If you search for boxes in your county/city, be sure to click the Map Results button, and notice whether each location is an exact starting point (a park, cemetery, etc.) or just a catchall for boxes that could be anywhere in the city.
Re: Same sex marriages illegal?!?!
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042893 by Green Tortuga
Dec 24, 2025 9:44am
What does this have to do with the price of tea in China?
Nothing, but fyi, tea costs about 20 yuan for 500 grams in China.
Old Blue
who loves trivia... or is this trivial?
Re: Show AQ # on Logbook page
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #1042859 by Green Tortuga
Dec 24, 2025 11:35am
Wow! This is a great feature!!! Thanks so much Ryan!
Enjoy the holidays and have a Happy New Year!
Enjoy the holidays and have a Happy New Year!
Re: Pokemon go
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1042868 by DM Scuba Brat
Dec 24, 2025 2:50pm
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WizPurr4 :) (since WizPurr taken)
WizPurr4 :) (since WizPurr taken)
Re: Same sex marriages illegal?!?!
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042889 by narocks
Dec 24, 2025 3:56pm
Sex change on children is NOT happening. Without ANY therapy, hormones are not provided let alone any surgeries. Children are not going to school and coming back the opposite gender. Where do you get that from? Faux?
Like many trans people, I have attempted suicide too and also know someone who took their life. I knew exactly what I was reading when I was 12, don't presume to think that I didn't know.
Trans and gay people have always existed, they both are finally being acknowleged that's why it seems that population of both is noticeably larger. Trans people make up less than 1% of the entire United States population.
Believe whatever you want, I really don't care what you think, you don't know me.
Like many trans people, I have attempted suicide too and also know someone who took their life. I knew exactly what I was reading when I was 12, don't presume to think that I didn't know.
Trans and gay people have always existed, they both are finally being acknowleged that's why it seems that population of both is noticeably larger. Trans people make up less than 1% of the entire United States population.
Believe whatever you want, I really don't care what you think, you don't know me.
Letterboxing patches
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Dec 24, 2025 4:21pm
Hello all, I just looked through all the boards and I was wondering if anyone could give me some help finding a specific patch. ThimbeLinda is back active in boxing with me, and she was looking to replace missing patches. The one she really wants is the Nightboxing patch. She originally bought the patches, so I have no idea where she got them. Any help to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Re: About to start! I think....
Board: New Members' Board
Reply to: #1042884 by Kay17
Dec 24, 2025 7:09pm
i don't know much about the app others have mentioned, but i will say that i think one of my favorite parts of going out boxing when i get to is having to print out the clues and put away my phone. you can use the search under the 'letterboxes' tab at the top of the site to locate boxes in your area to go and find; there should be an option to filter.
as for what to carve, that is always the tough part, hm. i know me and a lot of other boxers i'm friends with have our favorite animals as our personal stamps, but my mom's is a character from her favorite childhood books, and another friend made theirs just to match their trailname (a cartoon ghost, since their trail name is ghostygremlin)
as the others have said, definitely check out the about letterboxing, code of conduct, and glossary pages on the home page; they'll explain all the basics and help you catch up with some of the specific terms you'll see floating around on the forums a lot :)
as for what to carve, that is always the tough part, hm. i know me and a lot of other boxers i'm friends with have our favorite animals as our personal stamps, but my mom's is a character from her favorite childhood books, and another friend made theirs just to match their trailname (a cartoon ghost, since their trail name is ghostygremlin)
as the others have said, definitely check out the about letterboxing, code of conduct, and glossary pages on the home page; they'll explain all the basics and help you catch up with some of the specific terms you'll see floating around on the forums a lot :)
Re: Survivor Hidden Immunity Idols
Board: Television: After the Show Ends
Reply to: #1042845 by Green Tortuga
Dec 24, 2025 8:19pm
"Survivor: Borneo," the inaugural season of the reality TV series, premiered on May 31, 2000, and featured 16 contestants competing for the title of Sole Survivor.
Two games each year, 25 years.
I still remember the first one.
Two games each year, 25 years.
I still remember the first one.
Re: Same sex marriages illegal?!?!
Board: It's Politics as Usual
Reply to: #1042901 by Phoenix Rizing
Dec 24, 2025 9:03pm
Trans and gay people have always existed, they both are finally being acknowleged that's why it seems that population of both is noticeably larger.
This is an important observation. And there are many parallel examples. For example, autism spectrum disorder is more prevalent today because of advances in diagnostics and a more clear understanding of the condition.
One thing that seems important to me regarding any discussion about sexual identity is tolerance and acceptance of individuals who do not fit the current trend or norm. If an adult who identifies as a woman chooses to live life as a man, and is content with their choice, they should not be pressured into transitioning. Because that would be wrong. Tolerance and acceptance should be universal; not just targeted to reinforce the current trend.
Re: Survivor Hidden Immunity Idols
Board: Television: After the Show Ends
Reply to: #1042904 by Grrly Girl
Dec 24, 2025 10:15pm
We love Survivor. Looking forward to season 50 (except for RizGod) 🤣
Re: Letterboxing patches
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1042902 by TallDave and ThimbeLinda
Dec 25, 2025 9:46am
AQ mail sent.
