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🅣🅗🅔 🅢🅗🅞🅤🅣🅑🅞🅧! Unregistered users can chat here. Simple questions, clearly stated, are welcome. Technical questions belong in the forum help sections. ChatGPT Bot command is /ai
  1. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, Symbols of fertility, such as eggs and bunnies, are used in the celebration of the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ because they represent new life and rebirth. The resurrection of Jesus is seen as a symbol of new beginnings and the promise of eternal life. Just as eggs hatch new life and bunnies are known for their prolific breeding, these symbols serve as a reminder of the hope and renewal that comes with the resurrection of Christ. Additionally, the timing of Easter coincides with
  2. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) Why are symbols of fertility used in the celebration of the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
  3. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, Fertility is not directly related to the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is a central tenet of the Christian faith, representing the victory over sin and death. It is seen as a miraculous event that demonstrates the power and glory of God. Fertility, on the other hand, is the ability to conceive and bear children. While some Christians may see fertility as a blessing from God and may pray for it in accordance with their beliefs, it is not directly linked to
  4. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) How is fertility related to the Christian belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead?
  5. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, Yes, Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is considered the most important and holiest day in the Christian calendar. Easter is typically observed on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox, which can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25. The holiday is marked by church services, feasting, and various traditions such as Easter egg hunts and the giving of Easter baskets.
  6. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) Additionally, Easter is a Christian holiday?
  7. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, Easter is associated with fertility because it falls during the spring season, which is traditionally seen as a time of rebirth, growth, and renewal. In many ancient cultures, including those of the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, the spring equinox was a time to celebrate fertility and the renewal of life. This is reflected in the symbols and customs associated with Easter, such as eggs, rabbits, and flowers, which are all symbols of fertility and new life. Additionally, Easter is a Christian holiday
  8. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) Why is Easter associated with fertility?
  9. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, have originated from pagan traditions celebrating fertility and the arrival of spring. The Easter Bunny is often depicted as a rabbit who delivers colored eggs to children on Easter Sunday. The tradition of the Easter Bunny may have been brought to America by German immigrants in the 1700s.
  10. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) The Easter Bunny, a popular symbol in Western culture, may?
  11. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, The association of colored eggs and bunnies with Easter likely has its roots in ancient pagan traditions. Eggs have long been a symbol of fertility and new life, which are themes that are also associated with the spring season and the Christian celebration of Easter. In many cultures, eggs were dyed and given as gifts to celebrate the arrival of spring.

    Similarly, rabbits have long been associated with fertility and new life due to their prolific breeding habits. The Easter Bunny, a popular symbol in Western culture, may
  12. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) Why has Easter been associated with colored eggs and bunnies when they seem to be completely unreleated?
  13. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, Yes, that is correct. The Easter Bunny or "Osterhase" is believed to have originated from German folklore and was first mentioned in German literature in the 16th century. The tradition of the Easter Bunny bringing eggs and treats to children on Easter Sunday has since spread to other countries around the world.
  14. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) The Easter Bunny is said to have originated from German folklore?
  15. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, 1. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, typically falling between March 22 and April 25.

    2. The word "Easter" is believed to have originated from Eostre, a pagan goddess of fertility and spring.

    3. The tradition of decorating Easter eggs dates back to ancient civilizations, symbolizing new life and rebirth.

    4. The Easter Bunny is said to have originated from German folklore, where it was believed that a
  16. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) What are some interesting facts about Easter?
  17. StevOz @ StevOz:
    I've only ever done the 30 foot diving tower... 💦
  18. S @ Smackx:
    300 feet straight down.
  19. Anthias @ Anthias:
    Cluckers Gunna cluck
  20. StevOz @ StevOz:
    Haters gonna hate. :wtf:
  21. Anthias @ Anthias:
    Somebody hates doggy cowboys. Maybe the gangster chickens have to be made now, just to stir the pot? Or maybe I can't be stuffed. Nobody's roasting me anyway......
  22. xenonph @ xenonph:
    lmao! You didn't lay an egg with those puns! 🐣🍳
  23. Anthias @ Anthias:
    Cluck Cluck Boom, A poultry tale starring Katy Buckaw and Gregory Peck, with Eggam Sandler as 'The Road'.
  24. StevOz @ StevOz:
    The world record for the longest chicken flight is 13 seconds with a distance of over 300 feet.
  25. Anthias @ Anthias:
    Yeh. But often chicken puns don't fly
  26. xenonph @ xenonph:
    lol was still great!
  27. Anthias @ Anthias:
    Possibly. I'm not eggsactly sure what style it'd suit. Or how much time is need to shell out. If my wife gets clucky I might be too distracted. Then we d be letting the community down... Yeah the last pun was a bit of a stretch.
  28. xenonph @ xenonph:
    @Anthias Can we expect a gangster chicken themed table in the future? You don't mess with a chicken gangs pecking order! And everyone knows not to cross The Road! Otherwise it is Cluck Cluck Boom! :mssoldier:🐔
  29. Anthias @ Anthias:
    Pretty sure there's a cool new comic book in that
  30. xenonph @ xenonph:
    lol
  31. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @Anthias, The chicken crossed The Road to escape The Road's gangster activities and seek freedom. The chicken was not punished for crossing The Road, as it was simply trying to avoid getting involved in any criminal behavior.
  32. Anthias @ Anthias:
    (Ai prompt) if The Road is a gangster, why did the chicken cross The Road? And how was the chicken punished?
  33. RabidUrko @ RabidUrko:
    https://www.history.com/news/that-time-america-outlawed-pinball was still illegal to play a pinball machine until 1976 in New York USA.
  34. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @GeorgeH, Yes, it is true that pinball started out as a type of gambling machine in the early 20th century. In the 1930s, pinball machines were often used for gambling purposes, with players betting money on their ability to score points by hitting targets with a metal ball. However, as gambling laws became stricter in many places, pinball machines evolved into more of a game of skill and entertainment, rather than a form of gambling. Today, pinball is primarily played for fun
  35. GeorgeH @ GeorgeH:
    (Ai prompt) Is it true that pinball started out as a type of gambling machine?
  36. xenonph @ xenonph:
    In the Arcade I went to as a kid, they just painted all of the quarters red. But I could still spend those red quarters at store down the road to buy candy!
  37. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @xenonph, Yes, it is true that some arcades switched to using tokens instead of coins in order to circumvent gambling laws in states that deemed pinball machines as a form of gambling. By using tokens instead of coins, arcade owners were able to argue that the machines were being used for entertainment purposes rather than gambling, thus allowing them to operate legally in those states.
  38. xenonph @ xenonph:
    (Ai prompt) Is it true that Arcades switched to Tokens, to skirt the Gambling Laws in states that deemed Pinball as gambling and therefore illegal?
  39. xenonph @ xenonph:
    lol
  40. Anthias @ Anthias:
    Lol nice. I would have said broke lol
  41. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @Anthias, "Zero Coin Pinball Co."
  42. Anthias @ Anthias:
    (Ai prompt) ok,so if I have no money at all, what do I can my new pinball manufacturing company?
  43. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @JonPurpleHaze, No, I am not confusing Pinball with gambling. Pinball is a game of skill and coordination where players use flippers to hit a ball around a playfield, while gambling involves wagering money on uncertain outcomes.
  44. JonPurpleHaze @ JonPurpleHaze:
    (Ai prompt) are you confusing Pinball with Gambling?
  45. JonPurpleHaze @ JonPurpleHaze:
    Ha Ha @Anthias, I like it, but...
  46. @ ChatGPT Bot:
    @Anthias, "Jackpot Pinball Co."
  47. Anthias @ Anthias:
    (Ai prompt) when I win Powerball what should I name my new pinball manufacturing business?
  48. JonPurpleHaze @ JonPurpleHaze:
  49. djkirp @ djkirp:
    I found your information searching Google. I have a 1957 Bally ABC Champion. I'm looking for parts, My upper glass, the paint, is chipping away slowly. Wondering if there is someone to restore it or have a replacement. I know a guy that can digitally print a new one if I had a digital copy. Looking for the arm for one of the pins also. Would you happen to know where I could get documentation for the 1957 Bally ABC Champion?
  50. xenonph @ xenonph:
    @guest create an account here, and ask your question in one of the first aid sections below.

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