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Argent Stonecutter
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12-21-2008 04:58
Until you have to age verify to get an account, everyone here is not necessarily over 18. Until there's widespread cases of cats walking on keyboards logging into second life, it's pretty safe to assume everyone here is human. ![]() _____________________
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Pserendipity Daniels
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12-21-2008 05:07
Just because most of the people you interact with know how to give as well as they get, that doesn't mean you're not an ass. Pep (Yet another content-free post) _____________________
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Argent Stonecutter
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12-21-2008 05:29
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Pserendipity Daniels
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12-21-2008 05:31
Sorry, was I trespassing on your territory? Pep (It's better that way actually) _____________________
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Imnotgoing Sideways
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12-21-2008 05:35
Until you have to age verify to get an account, everyone here is not necessarily over 18. Until there's widespread cases of cats walking on keyboards logging into second life, it's pretty safe to assume everyone here is human. Here... How about this conclusion?... Considering how wonky age-ver is: I'd say there are more falsely age verified kids on the grid than there are legitimately verified adults. Think about it. Who's going to want to get their online fake ID more and put more effort into it? So if you're a pedo sniffing for kids here, go to the age-ver parcels, you'll find them with their fake IDs looking to get some from you as well. They'll be the tallest, greasiest, most leather-clad strippers and beefcakes in the crowd. Oh... And add points if they have an AOL-ish name. (=_=) I, for one, REFUSE to age verify in the current system for a number of reasons including the possible scenario ^^ up there. (=_=)y _____________________
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Talarus Luan
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12-21-2008 12:21
I do, and it is a critical element of my comments here, since many (you being a good example) appear too "dumb" (see below) to read accurately. Here you go . . . The logical implication of your statement is that only people who have not extended their education should post in these forums - ignoring your other little errors in that quote, which I have pointed out already. So there's your own stupidity you asked to be shown. Wow. It's amazing how far one can go off-course from a single comment, but it's not terribly surprising, considering the source. No, the "logical implication" of the statement is that people who are REALLY educated often have better things to do with their education than beat up on the poor, unwashed masses (in their eyes) in some podunk game forum on the internet. Well, I imagine that really only applies to people who REALLY have said education, and are secure enough in their knowledge and talents to not have to flaunt it in others' faces, masquerading it as some "reason" to "educate" others who couldn't care less (you know, the "dumb" ones you keep referring to). If that's my "stupidity", may I be ever thankful for being "stupid", since I know what that obviously makes everything you've said here. ![]() So where have I referred to intelligence, which is what I asked you to point out? I am extremely careful about my choice of words, which sometimes seems rather pointless in the face of the lack of care with which they are read, as you exemplify. "Dumb" is not a function of intelligence, as I have indicated elsewhere; it has more to do with posters allowing laziness, or lack of concentration or even respect, to prevent them from comprehending or presenting arguments here. I say again, find me a post of mine where I comment on intelligence. Waste your time, not mine. To wit: dumb /dʌm/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [duhm] Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, -er, -est, verb –adjective 1. lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted. Now, I have no clue what your colloquial usage of the word is, or whatever self-made-up definition says, but every time you have used the word, it is in the context of disparaging others' intelligence. You claim that I and others shouldn't be using our own personal definitions of words; I think maybe you should learn to practice what you preach a little more often. If you read it carefully (yes, yet again you are guilty of inadequacy in that area) you will see that it does not profess to be an "entire raison d'être", merely an indication of *some* of my rationale for elements of my posting approach. You are entitled to express your opinion, albeit as an emotionally (and ungrammmatically) worded summary, of course, but did you have a similar problem with your teachers in school commenting on and correcting your errors? Is that where your paranoia began perhaps? I suppose that's true; if anyone could find more reasons to piss on other people, I am sure you most certainly could. As far as dealing with my teachers is concerned, I often taught them more than they taught me; at least the ones who weren't clueless fools who just HAD to protect their egos and HAD to be right when challenged by a student (yeah, I was actually told that by one of them; go figure). "Most" people don't have the problems with my approach; many seem to be taking more care in reading and posting, to the benefit of the forums; some have expressed a degree of support for my style; a few (those who appear to over-react emotionally to demonstrably accurate criticism) do seem to have problems. I suppose it depends whether you take my criticisms of posts (which is what they are) as personal criticisms of the person behind the posts. My comments are not intended as such; I think it is ludicrous that anyone should get upset as a consequence, although it appears evident that some do. "Most" people don't know you exist in the first place, so that statement is a priori. If more posters here are posting better, I don't see any correlation to your efforts. I don't think people would be taking your criticisms as personally if they weren't so obviously couched in ad hominem terms like "just the dumb ones". When you say stupid shit like that, it makes it difficult to take your criticisms as anything other THAN personal. Consider it ludicrous if you must, but it is apparent that you've annoyed enough people to generate friction and resistance to your words and actions in general. If your intent REALLY is to help other people by educating them, I would think that alone would be the most glaring warning indication that you're simply not doing it right. Maybe you should find some empathy (yeah, that ugly "E" word again) in that "verbal correctness", and try sitting on the other side of the screen for a bit. Perhaps it will be "educational". I'm betting not, though, so please, do feel free carry on. ![]() Pep (It's not enough to mean what you say; you have to say what you mean) Oh, I do, believe me. ![]() |
Love Hastings
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12-21-2008 12:26
"Most" people don't have the problems with my approach; many seem to be taking more care in reading and posting, to the benefit of the forums; some have expressed a degree of support for my style; a few (those who appear to over-react emotionally to demonstrably accurate criticism) do seem to have problems. You aren't fooling anybody with your spin. Except yourself, it would seem. _____________________
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Talarus Luan
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12-21-2008 12:27
And the sloppy double negative doesn't mean I am one either, does it? Pep (Yet another content-free post) Here, I will help you with Argent's "sloppy double negative" ![]() "Just because most of the people you interact with know how to give as well as they get, that does mean you're an ass." See? Wasn't that easy? ![]() Sadly, it does change the tense of the sentence ever so subtly but, then again, that's the nature and beauty of English. ![]() |
Love Hastings
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12-21-2008 13:00
"Most" people don't have the problems with my approach; many seem to be taking more care in reading and posting, to the benefit of the forums; some have expressed a degree of support for my style; a few (those who appear to over-react emotionally to demonstrably accurate criticism) do seem to have problems. Some parting thoughts (unless you manage to provoke me again). It's well known that when one can't defend against an argument, the next step is to attack the arguer. As you have done many times, you have dismissed my claims as emotional, and claimed "logic" to be on your side. Neither are actually the case. You and I both know it. Why did I bother with this thread at all? First, so you know you're not getting away with it. Some of us (and yes, there are many of us) see you for what you are. But more importantly, so that others can have the opportunity to be exposed to seeing you the way I do. Whether they agree with me or not is secondary. What's important is that they have the opportunity to evaluate for themselves. You build yourself up by tearing others down. And every person who supports you through a "LOL" reply or a post claiming to appreciate your humour gets to take a small part of that responsibility. It's on their conscience, in part (it clearly can't be on yours, since you don't appear to have one). In short folks, remember: troll. I wish I could suggest that if we ignore him so he'll go away. But the reality is, there's no way that everyone will agree that he should be ignored, and he's so annoying that it takes massive willpower to avoid responding to him. And he does seem to have his fan club (as surprising and sad as that is). _____________________
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Rhaorth Antonelli
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12-21-2008 13:33
But more importantly, so that others can have the opportunity to be exposed to seeing you the way I do. Whether they agree with me or not is secondary. What's important is that they have the opportunity to evaluate for themselves. the thing is we do see it, we see the same words you see that are typed in here (just many of us choose to not say anything, it is less stressful that way) this bickering back and forth makes both (or all if multiple parties are involved) look rather silly and emotional... I know.. I have been there, done that, let it get to me, get emotional, strike out, etc now that I have decided to not respond to things that hit a nerve... I find I am less confrontational (sure I still step on my tongue (fingers?) and say (type?) things in a way that were not intended, and unfortunately that is the way of textual communication... I wish you all a very happy holiday and a very good new year, and may it bring joy, forgiveness and all that you wish for... _____________________
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