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Raymond Figtree
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04-17-2008 10:25
From: Nika Talaj Well, here's my thinking, perhaps a real anthropologist might step in to correct it:
Much of human thought is based on the ability to pattern-match. Pattern-matching is a clear benefit for an animal that can't run very fast and is poorly equipped to defend itself against predators ... "Hmmm a wolverine looks like a bear and thus is probably something to avoid". "This plant looks like that poisonous plant and thus maybe we'll let somebody in the tribe who's basically useless try tasting it before anyone else does.".
Stereotyping is just a form of such pattern-matching. "The last 20 news stories I've seen about terrorism have involved Muslims, thus Muslims should be avoided.". Same thought process. Now, as civilized beings, we can look at that statement critically and notice that all terrorist activities are carried out by aggressive fundamentalist sects, and add those qualifiers to the sentence, and therefore sort Muslims into normal ones and dangerous ones. But it shouldn't be SURPRISING when people go with the broadest stereotype ... probably it was the safest way for primitive humans to behave.
. What a very politically correct way to say "All men are pigs."
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Solanghe Sarlo
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04-17-2008 10:28
From: Raymond Figtree What a very politically correct way to say "All men are pigs." LOL xD
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Nika Talaj
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04-17-2008 10:37
From: Raymond Figtree What a very politically correct way to say "All men are pigs." !! unless you're asserting that women don't think, the quote boils down to "All humans are pigs", not "All men are pigs", n'est-ce pas? . |
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Trout Recreant
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04-17-2008 10:41
From: Nika Talaj !! unless you're asserting that women don't think, the quote boils down to "All humans are pigs", not "All men are pigs", n'est-ce pas?
. Raymond said something to Nika. Raymond got called out by Nika Nika is a wolverine. Pattern matching! BTW, I'm the guy in the tribe who tries the poisonous looking plants. It usually works out, but I hate it when we go mushroom hunting. My liver hurts.
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Nika Talaj
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04-17-2008 10:44
From: Trout Recreant Raymond said something to Nika.
Raymond got called out by Nika
Nika is a wolverine.
RAWR!!!! Nika goes to Grendels for a Wolverine av that speaks French. . |
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Keira Wells
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04-17-2008 10:45
From: Nika Talaj RAWR!!!!
Nika goes to Grendels for a Wolverine av that speaks French.
. Wolverine (The X-Men Wolvie) is canadian isn't he? But judging by the movies(no accent), he isn't french canadian..but maybe he knows french anyway...
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Isabeau Imako
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04-17-2008 10:52
Talking about the other thread, as a woman, I'll often seek out the male clerks in any store. That's how I get free add ons and/or rebates, without having to ask. If I go to a fast food place, I'll stand behind the line with the male cashier (more fries), etc. Is that what was meant about taking advantage of your gender? 
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Amaranthim Talon
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04-17-2008 10:53
OK - the particle thingie is definitely influenced by Crazod - he took me shopping  Thanks!!! There is a frebbie Wolverine X-Men on OnRez Raymond From: Raymond Yeah it's one of the best ones he has. Who he? Me She! Nika- love your thought process - eloquent, insightful and well constructed. Would you like to come to the philosophy meeting? You might enjoy this little experiment. Morgaine - I picked up a cool flying book this morning at Grendels |
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Amaranthim Talon
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04-17-2008 10:55
From: Isabeau Imako Talking about the other thread, as a woman, I'll often seek out the male clerks in any store. That's how I get free add ons and/or rebates, without having to ask. If I go to a fast food place, I'll stand behind the line with the male cashier (more fries), etc. Is that what was meant about taking advantage of your gender? I'm so with you! I want my doors opened, my oil changed, etc... damn glad to be a girl and will play it to the hilt I say flaunt it baby. Yes, I have a brain but see no reason not to capitalize on my other, uhm... assets  |
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Damien1 Thorne
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04-17-2008 10:56
From: Amaranthim Talon I'm so with you! I want my doors opened, my oil changed, etc... damn glad to be a girl and will play it to the hilt I say flaunt it baby. Yes, I have a brain but see no reason not to capitalize on my other, uhm... assets Aren't you glad men are pigs? |
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Nika Talaj
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04-17-2008 10:59
From: Amaranthim Talon Nika- love your thought process - eloquent, insightful and well constructed. Would you like to come to the philosophy meeting? You might enjoy this little experiment. Thank you, sure ... if only for the chance to find out where to get a particle AV!  |
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Isabeau Imako
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04-17-2008 11:01
From: Damien1 Thorne Aren't you glad men are pigs? It all has to do with being subtle.... man or woman. Too much of anything is a put off. Slightly piggish - yes. Disgusting pig - no.
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Amaranthim Talon
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04-17-2008 11:04
From: Damien1 Thorne Aren't you glad men are pigs? Men are definitely NOT pigs! Men are lovely, wonderful creatures and I am damn glad for them! Vive la difference! |
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Amaranthim Talon
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04-17-2008 11:06
From: Nika Talaj Thank you, sure ... if only for the chance to find out where to get a particle AV! The Particle Avi came from Yeti bing & Yoa ogee shop And the group is The Roadside Philosophers- you can look them up in world- I am sure you would be a welcome addition |
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Raymond Figtree
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04-17-2008 11:14
From: Nika Talaj !! unless you're asserting that women don't think, the quote boils down to "All humans are pigs", not "All men are pigs", n'est-ce pas?
. Just making a joke to mask the fact that I can't keep up with you intellectually.
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Raymond Figtree
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04-17-2008 11:16
From: Amaranthim Talon
Raymond Who he? Me She!
Another poor attempt at humor.
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Amaranthim Talon
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04-17-2008 11:17
From: Raymond Figtree Another poor attempt at humor. Silly hamie |
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Nika Talaj
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04-17-2008 11:21
From: Raymond Figtree Just making a joke to mask the fact that I can't keep up with you intellectually. Orly? Which of us has the job where he travels to exotic locations for shoots, participates in casting calls choosing between some of the loveliest humans on earth, and makes up movie tag lines for a living? *bows to the very, very smart master of words* . |
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Oryx Tempel
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04-17-2008 11:29
I want Ray's job.
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Nimue Jewell
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04-17-2008 11:32
From: Oryx Tempel I want Ray's job. Seriously. |
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Macphisto Angelus
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04-17-2008 11:33
When did they remove the lawsuit thread?  I was sooooo looking forward to coming here and catching up on it. lol
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Damien1 Thorne
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04-17-2008 11:34
From: Macphisto Angelus When did they remove the lawsuit thread? I was sooooo looking forward to coming here and catching up on it. lol It was on page 4 earlier this morning. |
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Macphisto Angelus
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04-17-2008 11:35
From: Damien1 Thorne It was on page 4 earlier this morning. Oh.. I will go check. I got to page 3 and figured that it was gone. Not much action on it I guess hehe. Thanks
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Macphisto Angelus
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04-17-2008 11:36
Yep, it was there. Thanks again.
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Isabeau Imako
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04-17-2008 11:38
Anyone know where I left my cel phone? Haven't been able to find it since last night. The ringer is set to 'silent'.
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