3) What is the meaning "5 tons of flax?"
In the Principia Discordia, "Five tons of flax" is given as the answer to the question, "Is there an essential meaning behind POEE?" (This is a reference to a Zen story about "Three pounds of flax".) Discordians have taken "Five tons of flax" as a slogan or as a universal answer to philosophical questions.
10) What is the "Sacred Chao?"
The Sacred Chao is a symbol used by Discordians to illustrate the interrelatedness of order and disorder. It resembles a Yin-Yang symbol
11) What does the acronym "POEE" stand for and what does it mean?
The sect of Discordianism founded by Malaclypse the Younger and Omar Khayyam Ravenhurst is known as the Paratheo-Anametamystikhood Of Eris Esoteric (POEE), a Non-prophet Irreligious Disorganisation, and the Principia Discordia tells about POEE in particular, as well as Discordianism in general.
15) What are the 5 orders of Discordia?
The choice of the pentagon as a symbol of the Aneristic Principle is partly related to The Pentagon in Virginia near Washington, D.C., partly a nod to the Law of Fives, partially for the Golden Ratio references associated with the pentagon/apple allegory, and wholly for the five-sided pentagon from the "Starbuck's Pebbles" story in the Discordia. The Golden Apple of Discordia is the one from the story of The Original Snub (below).
17) What is the Turkey Curse? (No, it isn't the ship flying around with the same name)
Magic Ritual - The Turkey Curse
Revealed by the Erisian Apostle Dr. Van Van Mojo as a specific counter to the evil Curse of Greyface, The TURKEY CURSE is here passed on to Tinites everywhere for their just protection.
The Turkey Curse works! It is firmly grounded on the fact that Greyface and his followers absolutely require an aneristic setting to function and that a timely introduction of eristic vibrations will neutralize their foundation. The Turkey Curse is designed solely to counteract negative aneristic vibes, and if introduced into a neutral or positive aneristic setting, (like a poet working out word rhythms) it will prove harmless, or at worst, simply annoying. It is not designed for use against negative eristic vibes, although it can be used as an eristic vehicle to introduce positive vibes into a misguided eristic setting. In this instance it would be the responsibility of the Erisian (or Tinite) Magician to manufacture the positive vibrations if results are to be achieved. CAUTION - all magic is powerful and requires courage and integrity on the part of the magician. This ritual, if misused, can backfire. Positive motivation is essential for self-protection.
TO PERFORM THE TURKEY CURSE
Take a foot stance as if you were John L. Sullivan preparing for fisticuffs. Face the particular greyface you wish to short-circut, or towards the direction of the negative aneristic vibration that you wish to neutralize. Begin waving your arms in any elaborate manner and make motions with your hands as though you were Mandrake feeling up a sexy giantess. Chant loudly and clearly:
-Do you know what you want to roleplay as a Temporary Autonomous Zoner?
More or less yes, but I usually develop a character by interacting, not by planning it.
-Do you have a character in mind in which you would like to roleplay? If so, tell us the history and general Roleplay.
Jessica Powell:
Born on Planet Cambridge, her prents were both researchers on the nearby Cambdrige Insitute. As one may guess, she spent most of her childhood covered in books, closed in a library. But this wasn't the kind of life she wanted. On her 18th birthday, she fled home and went on a quest, to find here "real self". In the meantime, she is the captain of the "Exeter", a large transport at the service of Interspace Commerce.
That's what I had for her. Now she resigned and is looking for something else.
-Do you have a recommendation from a TAZ? If so, name them. (Note: This is a requirement)
Not really, as I don't know much about TAZ. Probably I would have if I was a member, if I knew the ins and outs....
-Will you follow TAZ roleplay guidelines?
Would I be here otherwise?
-What is your experience? When did you join Discovery?
Joined around september, but been pretty active and learned a lot...
-Have you roleplayed TAZ before?
Nope
-Are you in other factions? If so, name them.
=LSF=; [*USI*]; *CBF*; [Convoy]; TF7, used to be IC
-According to you, what is a Zoner?
A person who deliberately choses to leave in isolation.
-Describe the main asset of a Zoner as compared to others?
No political stance, isolation
-What is the most important thing for a Zoner in the Sirian community?
Neutrality
*ps. hate forum work and it's late by me, so I apologize for the copy-paste from wiki. <.<
