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   Social Networking

   A blog by BlackBeard in General

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   • The modern chat room

   

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   The modern chat room

   In recent years, the topic of communication and thus socializing has become more and more an issue for society. Due to the pandemic, many social contacts were restricted or completely prohibited by the respective government in some countries. Even meeting up with several friends at the same time was usually not possible at all. This was also the trigger for the still ongoing boom for online communication tools. Platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom and Webex were able to profit from this on the business side, but people also long for social contact in their private lives. Therefore, online chatrooms for hanging out after work are a proven solution where you can chat with other people.

   
   There are now many websites that promise you such an experience, but don't really deliver on it. However, Chat Crew stands out from the crowd. It's not primarily about bringing something new and innovative to the market, but about combining the old-school feeling with modern aspects of online chat rooms. Chat Crew succeeds in this very well and this makes it unique compared to other platforms.

   
   Many of the users still remember the feelings in their youth when they were in a chatroom for the first time. Chatting with friend, hanging out after school and even sharing private stories with other people because the internet has the opportunity to grant you anonymity. Chat Crew brings back exactly this long forgotten feeling, but only with a modern touch. In addition, the platform has a very good performance, so that even intercontinental communication can take place in real time, which was not even imaginable back then.

   
   The community in particular also scores points. Users from the most diverse parts of the world are brought together and a feeling of cohesion and positivity is created by the structure of the chat rooms. You can chat as much as you want and get to know different people and who knows, maybe one or the other interesting story is waiting for you. So, Chat Crew is more about the sense of community instead of presenting yourself like on other social networks. And this is something you normally must search for a very long time in today’s world.

   
   The chat rooms at Chat Crew are designed in such a way that they can be understood by any user, no matter how well they know the website or are used to chatting online. It doesn't matter what kind of writer you are, anonymous guest or regular/casual chatter there is a chatroom for everyone. These special chatrooms are based on different topics and are almost unlimited in their variety. You could almost say Chat Crew is made to be social in any possible way.

    

   But don't worry there is not only a desktop version of Chat Crew, but also a mobile version that you can easily download from the Google Playstore on Android. The app works on both smartphones and tablets, so you can use it whenever you're on the go. So, no matter where you are, you stay connected with your friends or your chat group. Be aware that Chat Crew is the first chat room with an original old school look that is also available on mobile.

   
   Nevertheless, you are probably wondering what advantages the website or the platform offers you compared to well-known sites like Discord. Chat Crew was created specifically for chatting and not for gaming purposes and therefore has special features that are aimed exactly at that. With Chat Crew it is possible to build long-term friendships through social networking or to stay connected with friends in other countries. Besides, there are other important features like moderators that make the chat rooms run smoothly so you can have the most fun possible.

   
   You can also get a VIP-membership, which allows you to unlock new features and opportunities. But even without a premium membership, you can personalize Chat Crew's chat rooms and even your own profile. This way you can stand out from the crowd and give your character a unique look. This can be a first entry point into a conversation when contacting others, for example.

   
   Socializing and networking has never been easier than with Chat Crew. If you're looking for a relaxed community, great features and nice administrators, then you've come to the right place. So, what are you waiting for? Chat Crew is free, just try it out and get inspired by the old-school vibes as if it was still the year 2002 simply click here to sign up.

   #CC #Chat-Crew #JoinTheCrew

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   Nordic Mythology

   A blog by Hoenir in General

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   • Hail ye givers! A guest is come!

   

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   Hail ye givers! A guest is come!

   Hello everyone, and welcome to my Nordic Mythology blog.

   Nordic mythology is something near and dear to my heart, but it is also something that falls prey to a lot of misinformation, negative attention, and controversy especially now in 2022.

   In these virtual pages, I am going to try to clear up some of this misinformation to the best of my ability, and to the best of my knowlege.

   Now!  With that said, you may be wondering, hey who is this guy, and what makes him so special as to be able to write on this subject?  The answer to your question is quite simple, not a damn thing!  I possess no degrees on the subject, nor have I written any scholarly articles.  I am by no means an expert, nor do I claim to be.  What I do have is nearly twenty years of experience in the subject, both on an academic level of trying to separate fact from fiction, as well as on a more personal basis, through my own personal beliefs and convictions.

   Now, having gotten that out of the way, what is one thing that we know for certain about Nordic Mythology?  That it existed, most notably from the years 793 C.E. through 1066 C.E.  A turmutulous period in human history, better known today as the Viking age.  That is about all we know for certain about it, and the reason for that?  Nordic mythology was an oral tradition, as such the practices and beliefs of this Era were not recorded until hundreds of years later, most notably by Snorri Sturlesson.  We will get back to him later.

   So why am I writing about it?  What makes it so interesting?  And what bearing does it have on our life today?  What bearing does the vicious group of barbarians known as vikings have on today's society?

   Well, just to name one minor contribution of theirs; did you know that without the vikings invading the Kingdom of Northumbria in 793 C.E. it is possible that instead of having the England we know today, we would instead have the kingdoms of Northumbria, Mercia (not to be confused with 'Merica), East Anglia, Wessex, and Wales?  (Please note, there is no historical evidence to back up that this would, infact, be the case today; seeing as the viking raid on Lindisfarne did take place, King Aethelred of Wessex was killed by the Great Dane Army, and he was succeeded by Alfred the Great, any other future is only speculation, but there is no doubt nor contradictory evidence that the northmen were in fact the catalyst that caused Alfred to try to unite the kingdoms of Britain into Englaland *Source: Anglo Saxon Chronicle*)

   Today, the Vikings have come into new light, having once again (for the third time) been brought back to the forefront of our mind and our imagination, most notably in the History Channel series Vikings, but also in the Marvel Cinamatic Universe in the onscreen adaptation of Stan Lee and Jack Kirbys comic book version of the nordic gods, in the book and television series Last Kingom, by author Bernard Cornwell, and even by legendary author J.R.R. Tolkein in his Lord of the Rings series.

   There are aspects of 8th century Scandinavian life that are still present in our lives to this day, even after the mass exodus from paganism to the jewdeo-christian-muslim faiths.  Even without knowing it, you call out to the Nordic gods five days our of every week!  Every time you name off Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Everytime you put that wireless headphone in your ear to listen to your favorite song you press on a Nordic bind rune to access the Bluetooth menu. 

   The world of Nordic mythology is vast, and we have barely even scratched the surface, so feel free to follow along, ask questions, and get to learn about one of the oldest and least understood religions, cultures, and time periods in our incredible human history.  

   (IMAGE INFORMATION:  Odin, in his guise as wanderer, Georg Von Rosen, 1886)

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