I was trying to use the "shout box" messenger thing at the bottom of the forums page. I think it worked for me one time, but now I get red text asking "cookies deactivated?"

My message is not added because of this. I delete all cookies added by the site, then logged in again to reset that and still no go. Cookies are on for me.

Not a big deal. I was just curious as to why it might not work. I am behind a company firewall, so that may be it.

Well you just said it... you are behind a firewall and even if you have all options open on your browser it won't do a thing if the firewall blocks cookies :)
Maybe try and use the secure site area in options. Like put in www.abandonia.com as a safe site? :)

Because you touch yourself at night!