> the only way it is boring is if you are passively waiting for your brain to be prodded by some flashy crap.
Ooh, interesting. I think you struck upon a fundamental problem with today's young -- and possibly marketing.
If something isn't overly flashy or deafeningly loud, most young people (and, admittedly, quite a few older people) automatically label it "boring," "stupid," etc.
I like the way you put it -- prodding the brain. Now that TV & all kinds of advertising are vieing constantly for attention, "consumers" have come to expect everything trying to gain that attention; therefore if it doesn't immediately grab said attention, it's perceived as not being any good.
Thanks for spawning the life of a new thought in my head.
> The woman that answered his phone said that he's dead and gave his age. That doesn't mean it's true.
She's a government agent hired to intercept the phone calls and give out the wrong information. The "guy" is really only 30 years old now. Of course, he's the last remnant of the people from Mars, who all died and moved to summer houses on Jupiter (or Saturn, if you like books).
It's a damn good thing you're not a scientist. Just because YOU haven't experienced anything wierd does not mean no one else has. Of course, if by "paranormal," you mean "things that connot be explained by our current understanding of science & nature," then yes, you may be correct. There may well exist ghosts, even undead, or vampires, but if they do, there is probably an explanation for it -- we just don't know what that explanation is.
> with your logic, you could never be sure enough of anything to know anything.
In some sense, that is absolutely correct. We don't know how atoms REALLY work. What's a proton made of? What's a quark made of? We can see the effect of photons, but on an individual basis, they can't be observed, as observation requires (I know there are other methods, but extrapolate a bit) light: how is light supposed to bounce off of 1 particle of light?
> I wonder if they're the same people who purport to see ghosts?
Good point, maybe there is something specific to these people that they are able to "pick up" these frequencies. I've never seen a "ghost" myself, but lack of evidence does not mean a definite lack of a cause (or imply psychological problems).
> It certainly is. That is why there is no US imperialism since before World War 2.
Pfft, don't cloud the argument with facts! Let us continue with our ignorant use of the word "imperialism" without anything to back it up! What's wrong with you, man?
> which is inarguably inifinitely more complex, did come into existance that way.
While I may disagree with your theme, I can't argue much of it, as I don't have "God's viewpoint." One problem, however, arises with this statement you made. Humans are not "inarguably inifinitely more complex." I can argue the point that humans aren't infinitely anything.
Perhaps you chose the wrong words?
We believe we know how almost all parts of the human body work, just as we believe we know how a computer works, but at the very, VERY basic level, computers still hold some mystery, especially in the workings of electricity. We THINK that it's electrons jumping from atom to atom (correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not an electrical engineer), but is there any way to directly observe this?
The only part of a human that is inconceivably complex is the nervous system, and we are getting closer to understanding that every year. Well, if you believe in the existence of a soul as a separate entity from the body in which it resides, then that is inconceivably complex as well.
Just by arguing this point, I have proven my statement that it is "inarguable."
> If this kid had played along with the joke instead of turtling, not only would he be fine mentally, he'd be more popular.
As the AC said, "Did you GO to high school?" I don't caer if it's the coolest fucking thing in the world, he's gonna get made fun of because he's smarter than the other kids (Hell, I still couldn't do any video editing). He was laughing at himself when he made the video, but when others publish it and try to steal his money & equipment, then there is something wrong. I agree lawsuits aren't the answer, I think revenge would be appropriate. Kill them. If I were that kid and people like that did that shit to me? I'd be in prison the rest of my life because they'd be dead. Very. Fucking. Dead.
> Or it could be preparation for an all out invasion by China. Now that would be a fun war to watch.
Yeah it would be nice to hear about a big war that we (being the U.S.) aren't involved in. Of course, I don't think it would be more than a week or so before they'd stick their dicks into this one.
It now says 3346 times, although it said 1128 when I went there the first time.
Hehe, it was posted yesterday and got about 1000 hits until this posting, then it has jumped to almost 3500. If that's all it takes to/. that server, they hve problems.
> Does anyone else think it's odd that SCO refers to Linux and UNIX as two distinct operating systems
No, because even though they claim much of it was stolen, if they were to classify Linux as UNIX, that would give some validity to the Linux OS being as good as their UNIX, which is laughable. SCO Unix is obviously superior (that's sarcasm, by the way).
> asking questions rather than just IGNORING them provides further evidence that I was correct
So by continuing the conversation I am not a part of, I am now a troublemaker? I think you are describing yourself with your statements, as you're the only one accusing anyone of looking for someone to pick on. YAAT
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> lots of people are fnord driving the same fnord car, more than fnord you ever noticed fnord before.
I never have, and never will, own a Fnord Motor Car, that you very much.
> the only way it is boring is if you are passively waiting for your brain to be prodded by some flashy crap.
Ooh, interesting. I think you struck upon a fundamental problem with today's young -- and possibly marketing.
If something isn't overly flashy or deafeningly loud, most young people (and, admittedly, quite a few older people) automatically label it "boring," "stupid," etc.
I like the way you put it -- prodding the brain. Now that TV & all kinds of advertising are vieing constantly for attention, "consumers" have come to expect everything trying to gain that attention; therefore if it doesn't immediately grab said attention, it's perceived as not being any good.
Thanks for spawning the life of a new thought in my head.
> Are the tiles 1 by 4 by 9? They gotta be....
Please excuse my ignorance, but to what is this a reference?
> The woman that answered his phone said that he's dead and gave his age. That doesn't mean it's true.
She's a government agent hired to intercept the phone calls and give out the wrong information. The "guy" is really only 30 years old now. Of course, he's the last remnant of the people from Mars, who all died and moved to summer houses on Jupiter (or Saturn, if you like books).
> you'll realize they form concentric circles around a just-constructed used car joint.
Hehe, but I wonder if anyone reall has mapped these, just for the hell of it.
> . it means my AFDB is obsolete.
That's funny. I like the part for Amiga & Linux users (as Mac & MS users are already brainwashed).
> if your house had infrasound powerful enough to cause a breeze to snuff out a candle, i'm sure you would be able to feel the breeze
Well, another thing that people sometimes mention when they talk of ghosts is a cold area or cold breeze, even though there are no windows open.
> in german it is called "die drei Fragezeichen".
The Three Inspectors.
> All the "paranormal happenings" ARE rubbish
It's a damn good thing you're not a scientist. Just because YOU haven't experienced anything wierd does not mean no one else has. Of course, if by "paranormal," you mean "things that connot be explained by our current understanding of science & nature," then yes, you may be correct. There may well exist ghosts, even undead, or vampires, but if they do, there is probably an explanation for it -- we just don't know what that explanation is.
> with your logic, you could never be sure enough of anything to know anything.
In some sense, that is absolutely correct. We don't know how atoms REALLY work. What's a proton made of? What's a quark made of? We can see the effect of photons, but on an individual basis, they can't be observed, as observation requires (I know there are other methods, but extrapolate a bit) light: how is light supposed to bounce off of 1 particle of light?
> I wonder if they're the same people who purport to see ghosts?
Good point, maybe there is something specific to these people that they are able to "pick up" these frequencies. I've never seen a "ghost" myself, but lack of evidence does not mean a definite lack of a cause (or imply psychological problems).
> I'm not really sure this is ethical science anymore.
So you are opposed to proof that shows that a potato is not a divine entity? I believe it is, and to say otherwise would crush my fragile ego.
> Philly is probably just as shallow as the rest of the US.
Mod Up, that's damned funny.
> Texas : Think 21 Million Fat Americans
> Philadelphia: Think 6 Million Fat Americans
So Texas is less than four times the size of Philadelphia? Granted, I've never been to Texas, but that seems a bit off. (I can ruin any joke)
> It certainly is. That is why there is no US imperialism since before World War 2.
Pfft, don't cloud the argument with facts! Let us continue with our ignorant use of the word "imperialism" without anything to back it up! What's wrong with you, man?
> which is inarguably inifinitely more complex, did come into existance that way.
While I may disagree with your theme, I can't argue much of it, as I don't have "God's viewpoint." One problem, however, arises with this statement you made. Humans are not "inarguably inifinitely more complex." I can argue the point that humans aren't infinitely anything.
Perhaps you chose the wrong words?
We believe we know how almost all parts of the human body work, just as we believe we know how a computer works, but at the very, VERY basic level, computers still hold some mystery, especially in the workings of electricity. We THINK that it's electrons jumping from atom to atom (correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not an electrical engineer), but is there any way to directly observe this?
The only part of a human that is inconceivably complex is the nervous system, and we are getting closer to understanding that every year. Well, if you believe in the existence of a soul as a separate entity from the body in which it resides, then that is inconceivably complex as well.
Just by arguing this point, I have proven my statement that it is "inarguable."
> If this kid had played along with the joke instead of turtling, not only would he be fine mentally, he'd be more popular.
As the AC said, "Did you GO to high school?" I don't caer if it's the coolest fucking thing in the world, he's gonna get made fun of because he's smarter than the other kids (Hell, I still couldn't do any video editing). He was laughing at himself when he made the video, but when others publish it and try to steal his money & equipment, then there is something wrong. I agree lawsuits aren't the answer, I think revenge would be appropriate. Kill them. If I were that kid and people like that did that shit to me? I'd be in prison the rest of my life because they'd be dead.
Very. Fucking. Dead.
> I meant "shit you not"
I know, I felt like being a jerk, hehe.
> Still sound nice to hear about?
Silver lining... The world's population might decrease for once.
> Or it could be preparation for an all out invasion by China. Now that would be a fun war to watch.
Yeah it would be nice to hear about a big war that we (being the U.S.) aren't involved in. Of course, I don't think it would be more than a week or so before they'd stick their dicks into this one.
> "Have Yu had sex today?"
Like yu really needed to ask to know that answer to that one.
> This story has been viewed 1128 times.
/. that server, they hve problems.
It now says 3346 times, although it said 1128 when I went there the first time.
Hehe, it was posted yesterday and got about 1000 hits until this posting, then it has jumped to almost 3500. If that's all it takes to
> how do your say 'Did you install the latest service packs?' in taiwanese?
Something like "Duh."
> Does anyone else think it's odd that SCO refers to Linux and UNIX as two distinct operating systems
No, because even though they claim much of it was stolen, if they were to classify Linux as UNIX, that would give some validity to the Linux OS being as good as their UNIX, which is laughable. SCO Unix is obviously superior (that's sarcasm, by the way).
> asking questions rather than just IGNORING them provides further evidence that I was correct
So by continuing the conversation I am not a part of, I am now a troublemaker? I think you are describing yourself with your statements, as you're the only one accusing anyone of looking for someone to pick on. YAAT