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Giftmas 2026 Sign-Ups
Giftmas sign-ups are OPEN and will close Friday 10/16 at 11:59 PM CDT. Continue reading Giftmas 2026 Sign-Ups
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MLB Postseason 2026
It’s October baseball. Continue reading MLB Postseason 2026
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 8
Here are today’s contestants: – Greg Monson, a videographer from Portland, Oregon; – Lou Williamson, a software analyst from Greenville, South Carolina; and – John Edwards, an editor from Brooklyn, New York. John is a one-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 8
The 10/8 Hockey Thread Is Still In Pre-Season Mode
We’re making progress, though! Continue reading The 10/8 Hockey Thread Is Still In Pre-Season Mode
The Avocado Parenting Thread
How’s it going? Continue reading The Avocado Parenting Thread
Weekly Video Games Thread #2 is Late
Happy Thursday, y’all! Sorry this thread is late (and prompt-free). What games are you playing and what do you think of them? Continue reading Weekly Video Games Thread #2 is Late
The Day Thread Ranks The Police’s Albums: #5
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of The Police’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #5: Outlandos d’Amour. This is The Police’s worst album, but that doesn’t make it a BAD album. … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks The Police’s Albums: #5
Comic Book Conversations: What should always be in print?
There was a conversation on BlueSky the other week that talked about how Marvel and DC’s back catalog developed differently over the years and their business practices have different strategies to keep things available. DC previously took chances with standalone … Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: What should always be in print?
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 10/08/2026)
The History Thread Ponders Historiography
One of my nerdier interests (even within the general header of history) is historiography, eg. the study of how history is written and interpreted. Some will find this a hopelessly dense and dry topic, but I’m fascinated by how the … Continue reading The History Thread Ponders Historiography
I Can’t Do This On My Own: A Scrubs Discussion Space
J.D. can’t watch Elliot pratfall in the cafeteria on his own. Continue reading I Can’t Do This On My Own: A Scrubs Discussion Space
Weekly Music thread population: small town
This week’s discussion prompt: songs of love and hatred for small town living Have you discovered any new music or new-to-you music lately? Have you rediscovered any old music lately? Been to any concerts, or stumbled upon any good concert … Continue reading Weekly Music thread population: small town
TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 10: Being Alive
Ted has returned to coach a new team!! Share your thoughts on the last episode of Season 4. (Please spoiler any revelations not in the show itself, please.) Will there be a Season 5? Only time will tell. Continue reading TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 10: Being Alive
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – October 8, 2026
Did you know the Crypt Keeper was made into a hacktion figgore? Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – October 8, 2026
The Thursday Politics Thread Is Still Keen On Democracy
Thursday is here, and we’re making sure it’s here on time. This week has seen a lot more information coming out about building trends, which are a bit more reliable as we get into the final weeks before an election. Things … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Still Keen On Democracy
Mr. Mailbox Night Thread
He still looks like Cookie Monster. Well, if he were Cookie Mailbox. Continue reading Mr. Mailbox Night Thread
AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #124
Hey folks! We’re recording the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast on the evening (Eastern time) of Sunday, October 11th. It’s our annual Halloween episode, so we’ll be discussing our favourite video game sorcerers, witches, and warlocks. Since Skype has … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #124
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Oct. 7
Here are today’s contestants: – Anne Damtoft, a library support coordinator from Silver Spring, Maryland; – John Edwards, an editor from Brooklyn, New York; and – Rian Robertson, a software developer from Ottawa, Ontario. Rian is a four-day champ with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Oct. 7
Dating, Relationships, and Sex (10/07/2026)
Welcome to this week’s thread! As always, anything related to dating, relationships, intimacy and so on is fair game and welcome. And of course, as usual: This is supposed to be a space to talk about intimacy and sex and … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex (10/07/2026)
Sportacados Discussion Thread for October 7-8, 2026
News and Results Select Schedule (Times EDT, TV US/Canada) Cricket MLB Playoffs, Division Series NCAA NHL Tennis WNBA Semifinals Game 2s Other Continue reading Sportacados Discussion Thread for October 7-8, 2026
Tolerable Discussions 10/7/26
the scariest thing about October is missing Tolerable Discussions Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 10/7/26
The Tabletop Games Thread Has an Announcement (10/7/26)
Welcome back to the weekly Tabletop Games thread! This thread is where we can talk about all kinds of RPGs, card games, board games, etc. Whether you gather around a physical table in the real world, or use a virtual … Continue reading The Tabletop Games Thread Has an Announcement (10/7/26)
Mental Health Thread – October 7th 2026
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread – October 7th 2026