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Torley Linden

Enlightenment!

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01-18-2006 21:59

I'd name it "Ubik", for no other particular reason than I think 1) it's kewl and 2) Philip K. Dick deserves to have a planet named after his work, for all his extracosmos trippin' activity.

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Zuzu Fassbinder

Little Miss No Tomorrow

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01-19-2006 08:28

From: Teeny Leviathan

I think Arthur C Clarke called it Persephone. Not a good name. Sounds like a Nissan subcompact to me.

I would object to naming it Pesephone on different grounds. Yes, she was a minor goddess, which fits with naming planets after greek gods, but her role is associated with the seasons. More specifically, spring with her return from Hades and autumn with her departure. Naming a remote cold planet after the personifcation of spring doesn't fit.

I would suggest Dionysus. Since the planetary status of Pluto as well as the tenth planet are still questionalbe, choosing a name at this time would be quite indulgent and so fits with my proposed name.

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Bertha Horton

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02-05-2006 16:32

Sorry to necropost, but it's MY topic so bleah.

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060201_tenth_planet.html

Getting closer to naming it... now they're saying that either it IS a planet or else Pluto is NOT a planet.

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Teeny Leviathan

Never started World War 3

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02-05-2006 16:36

Simple solution: Auction the naming rights on eBay. Our 21st Century lack of imagination will most likely wind up naming the 10th planet GoDaddy.

Steve Steed

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02-05-2006 16:55

Name it "Linden"

Andy

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Susie Boffin

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02-05-2006 18:41

It is obvious that it is Solaris. Please see the 1972 Russian movie of the same name for clarification.

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Zapoteth Zaius

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02-06-2006 14:15

From: Nolan Nash

Titicaca!

Name it TRIPOD

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Name the Tenth Planet!
Torley Linden Enlightenment! Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 16,530	01-18-2006 21:59 I'd name it "Ubik", for no other particular reason than I think 1) it's kewl and 2) Philip K. Dick deserves to have a planet named after his work, for all his extracosmos trippin' activity. _____________________
Zuzu Fassbinder Little Miss No Tomorrow Join date: 17 Sep 2004 Posts: 2,048	01-19-2006 08:28 From: Teeny Leviathan I think Arthur C Clarke called it Persephone. Not a good name. Sounds like a Nissan subcompact to me. I would object to naming it Pesephone on different grounds. Yes, she was a minor goddess, which fits with naming planets after greek gods, but her role is associated with the seasons. More specifically, spring with her return from Hades and autumn with her departure. Naming a remote cold planet after the personifcation of spring doesn't fit. I would suggest Dionysus. Since the planetary status of Pluto as well as the tenth planet are still questionalbe, choosing a name at this time would be quite indulgent and so fits with my proposed name. _____________________ From: Bud I don't want no commies in my car. No Christians either.
Bertha Horton Fat w/ Ice Cream Join date: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 835	02-05-2006 16:32 Sorry to necropost, but it's MY topic so bleah. http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060201_tenth_planet.html Getting closer to naming it... now they're saying that either it IS a planet or else Pluto is NOT a planet. _____________________ Trapped in a world she never made!
Teeny Leviathan Never started World War 3 Join date: 20 May 2003 Posts: 2,716	02-05-2006 16:36 Simple solution: Auction the naming rights on eBay. Our 21st Century lack of imagination will most likely wind up naming the 10th planet GoDaddy.
Steve Steed Premium account Join date: 2 Sep 2004 Posts: 420	02-05-2006 16:55 Name it "Linden" Andy _____________________ Second Life is based on the values of tolerance and free expression. Residents are asked to adhere to community standards that are based on the golden rule, but beyond those standards, there are few to no restrictions.
Susie Boffin Certified Nutcase Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 2,151	02-05-2006 18:41 It is obvious that it is Solaris. Please see the 1972 Russian movie of the same name for clarification. _____________________ "If you see a man approaching you with the obvious intent of doing you good, you should run for your life." - Henry David Thoreau
Zapoteth Zaius Is back Join date: 14 Feb 2004 Posts: 5,634	02-06-2006 14:15 From: Nolan Nash Titicaca! Name it TRIPOD _____________________ I have the right to remain silent. Anything I say will be misquoted and used against me. --------------- Zapoteth Designs, Temotu (100,50) ---------------

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