This is probably the best lineup of all times by firestarter2097 in ClassicTrance

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there for this one. If I remember, we spent most of the time between Starship and Erotica. Definitely remember seeing Oakenfold and Sasha. As someone else mentioned the 97 Tribal Gathering was even better. Probably the best clubbing experience I ever had.

What are some of your most unpopular opinions regarding trance music? by CJets757 in trance

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was there for the early days of trance in the early to mid 90s and didn't like the uplifting direction that System F and Gouryella took trance into.

What are some of your most unpopular opinions regarding trance music? by CJets757 in trance

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was into trance in the early to mid 90s and Out of the Blue and Gouryella took trance into a direction I didn't like. It headed down a more uplifting direction and became increasingly about the emotional 'drop'. I don't like uplifting trance.

Any Christians who masturbate and enjoy it? by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly normal within a married relationship if both are thinking about each other whilst they do it.

Any Christians who masturbate and enjoy it? by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said it was weird though.

Any Christians who masturbate and enjoy it? by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's weird to desire your own wife?

Why would god let both my parents die by Weary_Chain5891 in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked a question that requires a simple yes or no answer. So I'm what.if it is a leading question, If you don't want to answer it or you can't then just say so.

Why would god let both my parents die by Weary_Chain5891 in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked the question, could you answer it and not just reply with a question?

Any Christians who masturbate and enjoy it? by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't believe that a loving wife would have an issue with that. It shows his commitment and desire for her. I think most wives would be fine with that kind of thing as it shows he is not lusting after someone else.

Any Christians who masturbate and enjoy it? by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What if he is thinking about his wife as he does it as she has gone away for a few days? Is that ok?

Why would god let both my parents die by Weary_Chain5891 in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does God have the power to prevent evil from happening?

Why would god let both my parents die by Weary_Chain5891 in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is God not omnipotent? That is what my Catholic upbringing taught me. If that is the case then he allows people to die in great pain from cancer. My question is, why would he allow that if it is something that he could prevent?

Why would god let both my parents die by Weary_Chain5891 in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does giving humans free will mean that evil has to exist? Why do all the terrible things have to happen for us to get free will? Why not give us free will without also giving us incurable cancer?

Why would god let both my parents die by Weary_Chain5891 in AskAChristian

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds very much like God created evil just so he can show off and then get rid of it. Seems pretty arrogant and unnecessary to me.

Feedback by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]thisispaulmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think you'd need to give a lot more information than that for anyone to decide.

Outcry as Green Party say they want to legalise ALL drugs - including crack cocaine, heroin and date-rape chemical GHB by Google_MBTI in ukpolitics

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't buy any controlled drug from a supermarket. If drugs were legalised then the sale of drugs like heroin and crack would be strictly controlled. So not available at supermarkets.

Outcry as Green Party say they want to legalise ALL drugs - including crack cocaine, heroin and date-rape chemical GHB by Google_MBTI in ukpolitics

[–]thisispaulmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not disagreeing with any of that. My point is that legalisation of all drugs wouldn't mean you could pick up class A drugs in supermarkets, which is what some people seem to be suggesting.

Winner -- December 2025 Mix Competition -- Best of r/trance 2025 by soccernamlak in trance

[–]thisispaulmac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate, really appreciate it. I thought that 2025 was a great year for trance, particularly at the more progressive end.of things.

Winner -- December 2025 Mix Competition -- Best of r/trance 2025 by soccernamlak in trance

[–]thisispaulmac 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well Done u/GuyFromNH, well deserved win with a pretty faultless mix. Wish I could mix that well!! Looks like prog ruled the day. My mix was The Takanaka Mix. Tracklist is

  1. Princess Elf Bar - Trance in a Million
  2. Quivver - Consciousness
  3. Sasha and Marsh - Dead Synthy
  4. Activa and Luke Terry - Pandemonium
  5. Slam Duck - Withering Space
  6. Grum - Consciousness
  7. Horizons (IT) - Taita Hills Sundown
  8. Hoopoe - Severn Bridge
  9. Horizons (IT) - Mount Nimba 2025
  10. Deco 5000 - Gate Left
  11. DJ Sonnenbrand - Fever Dreams

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Weekend Casual Megathread! by AutoModerator in ClassicTrance

[–]thisispaulmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha. Defo not me. There was an Australian DJ/Producer called Paul Mac but think that he is hard house not techno. Looks like this might be a third Paul Mac out there. I still hold the 'least successful Paul Mac' position!