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Master
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 16:38
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Opinions, yes, firm views, no. Opinions got be my karma, and firm views did also (ie. not easily saying, "Oh, yeah, sure, everyone should vote for Kerry!"). Oh, and tithing is a good thing. Good for missions, you know (err... ahem... I mean saving little black African kids). -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 17:17
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High Karma is supposed to be a good thing, but the named-rankings for the SW Forums make it hard to know where to go. I mean, being an "Evil Priest" is pretty cool, Saints are kinda sucky. What if I don't want to stand next to the Pope, what then? -------------------- A Sucaran Child is standing here. You say, "hello" The small child looks at Preserver Aldous wide-eyed and awed. Posts: 269 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Too Sexy for my Title
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 17:33
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quote:I agree, been evil is way more fun and sounds better than being a saint. Nevertheless, five stars always look better than one. Posts: 1035 | Registered: Friday, April 1 2005 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 18:00
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I never (almost) participate in debates; the fact that my karma is not the lowest rating probably has a lot to do with that. It seems kind of pointless to me anyway, since the only way debates really affect anything is they help you understand your beliefs better. Has anyone actually left a debate and changed thier political party/religion/whatever? I doubt it. And it's not like president Bush is going to come to these fori and think , "These people hate me, I better end the war, legalize stem cell research, and make gay marriage legal throughout the US." 8 -------------------- Important Information about Stuff Posts: 258 | Registered: Wednesday, March 9 2005 08:00 |
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 18:10
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Debates aren't designed to change the minds of the people participating. If there's an attempt to influence anyone at all, it's onlookers who may not previously have thought at all about the issue. More often, though, we debate because it's fun to show off what clever arguments you can construct for your position. As far as I know, I've only ever changed one person's mind on a major political issue within the space of a single argument. [ Sunday, June 05, 2005 18:10: Message edited by: Thuryl ] -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 18:39
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I think the main reason I don't like debates is if I strongly believe in one of the sides in the debate it just succeeds in making me mad,and I know that I wouldn't do to good in debates since most of the people here are smarter than me. 6 -------------------- Important Information about Stuff Posts: 258 | Registered: Wednesday, March 9 2005 08:00 |
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Too Sexy for my Title
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 19:04
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quote:I understand what you are saying. Almost everyone in here is so smart, but that is how you learn. You learn by debating with the best. I like debating if I feel passionate about the subject, but it always depends on the person I am debating. Some people can be really closed-minded. Posts: 1035 | Registered: Friday, April 1 2005 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 19:12
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The only thing I've ever debated on this board was my moderator position. Mariann kicked my ass. Posts: 58 | Registered: Tuesday, May 17 2005 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 19:19
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quote:Less due to any superior debating skill than due to being able to say "debate over, you're fired"? :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 19:23
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Yeah... the debate went like this - Mariann - I'm demodding you. MM - WHAT!? No! Mariann - Shut it. *demods MM* MM - shiz Posts: 58 | Registered: Tuesday, May 17 2005 07:00 |
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Too Sexy for my Title
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 19:28
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quote:lol, looks like you did a hell of a job defending yourself. Posts: 1035 | Registered: Friday, April 1 2005 08:00 |
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Master
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 19:46
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Yes, he got owned. Hard. :P -------------------- Polaris - Weather balloons, ninjas, and your big daddy Wise Man. What more could you want? Undead Theories - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Posts: 3323 | Registered: Thursday, April 25 2002 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, June 6 2005 12:38
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My problem with debates is not that people having opposing viewpoints angers me. It's that idiots like Ben completely ignore everything that people say and keep repeating the same points over and over even though they've already been answered. -------------------- The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) Famous Last Words - A local pop-punk band They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Master
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written Monday, June 6 2005 16:29
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Ya, whatevea. :/ My internal viewpoint instinct comes up with the same replies for different objections, whatever that means. [ Monday, June 06, 2005 16:29: Message edited by: 4.808 x 10^3 ] -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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By Committee
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written Tuesday, June 7 2005 04:21
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quote:It means you're narrow-minded. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, June 7 2005 13:36
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There have only been a couple of major debates since I arrived. The heaven/hell debate was farily good, although I didn't really get involved. Teri Shiavo was a big one, although it was already about 4 pages long when I first noticed it, so I didn't start. THE GREAT DEBATE was going to be about animals and being a vegitarian, but it didn't really get off the ground. -------------------- I'll put a Spring in your step. Polaris Posts: 2396 | Registered: Saturday, January 29 2005 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, June 7 2005 14:39
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Damn. I've somehow managed to forget all about that for a little while now. Although my internet access isn't that great at home, my wrist healed up long ago, and so I suppose I'd be up for engaging in the debate in earnest. I'll admit that it probably would have begun long ago if I hadn't utilized more than a few delay tactics to cover up my reluctance to engage in a one-on-one debate which would involve a significant posting obligation. It's very difficult for a chap as lazy as I am to agree to accept such a responsibility. Right now, however, I'm feeling just about up to the challenge. Expect a new debate topic from me some time in the next few days. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, June 7 2005 14:50
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Great. Stug, how was the party? I've been wanting some details. -------------------- I'll put a Spring in your step. Polaris Posts: 2396 | Registered: Saturday, January 29 2005 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, June 7 2005 16:45
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It was pretty damn fun. I got a ride down to my friend's apartment in Champaign-Urbana with another friend of mine. A few other friends also made the journey in order to be there. Add to that small cadre a group of friends and acquaintances that were staying the summer down there, and there was a fine party to be had. We started out at the apartment, just drinking beers and chatting for a while. When a few more people arrived, my friend brought out the birthday cake. I went native, devouring my slice without once touching it with silverware or hands. As I was getting rather drunk, and it was still rather early, I took the advice of a few others and slowed down for a bit. A few other people arrived, and then, just before midnight, we gathered to trek over to a nearby bar. On the way, I turned 21, and "Happy Birthday" was sung by all with great gusto. Upon reaching the bar, I received my first wristband, had a seat, and promptly was supplied with money to buy drinks for myself and others. They kept me fairly busy, but I had time to chill and enjoy myself. Several people I hardly knew stood drinks for me, which was nice. At 2 AM, the bar closed down, and we were forced to leave and head back to the apartment. After that point, I don't remember too much, but I apparently managed to drag myself into a couch before passing out. I woke up somewhat early, still feeling a little drunk and with a fairly bad hangover going. It got progressively worse in the next few hours, and I was sure I would end up vomiting. However, after a few slices of lemon at a local diner it quickly cleared up completely, after which I got a ride back home with my friend. Quite a fine weekend. And, in case you're curious about the particulars of what I drank, here's about as much as I can remember, in roughly chronological order: 5 cans Pabst Blue Ribbon 1 shot Amaretto 1 Margherita 1 Mini Long Island 1 pint Leinenkugel's Berryweis 2 shots Jamison's whiskey 1 pint beer, of some kind Keep in mind that all of this was consumed over a six-hour period. I wouldn't have survived the night if I had tried to drink all of that at once. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, June 7 2005 17:52
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Sounds like a fine weekend indeed. While you were doing that, we were all here posting normally and wondering how you were doing. Then when you came back, there was the incident with Eraserhead. *shakes head slowly* -------------------- I'll put a Spring in your step. Polaris Posts: 2396 | Registered: Saturday, January 29 2005 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Tuesday, June 7 2005 18:02
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Stugie needs to drink more. 6hours, man, a lot of alcohol can disappear in 6 hours. Sounds like a killer night thou. -------------------- A Sucaran Child is standing here. You say, "hello" The small child looks at Preserver Aldous wide-eyed and awed. Posts: 269 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Wednesday, June 8 2005 09:53
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I started with a tolerance that was pretty much rock-bottom for my weight, and although it has been raised considerably over the course of the last year, it's still not all that high. I've got my genes to thank for that, I suppose. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Wednesday, June 8 2005 10:22
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Two words: Lab Alcohol. -------------------- 人 た ち を 燃 え る た め に 俺 は か れ ら に 火 を 上 げ る か ら 死 ん だ Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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