No, you don't understand. You don't get the underlying truth that the book reveals. You have to realize that... (and similar such over-subanalyzed tripe).
The movie may be what the crowd who reply with that sort of junk deserve.:^)
But the book itself is much better than the crap that Paul V. made it out to be.
On a similar vein, what specifically about the book did you find objectionable when you read it?
No, honestly. Your post refers to the previous post's quote, which doesn't exist. You are posting multiple sub-threads defending an AC's mindlessly-parroted quote, leading me to believe that AC was you. When I ask about "your quote" you don't correct me that you "haven't quoted anyone", which you, Freshly Exhumed, had not at that point. So, further proof you are the AC, defending yourproxyself.
If I am mistaken, and the AC isn't you, great. Doesn't matter in the big picture though, because you are still trolling, using the term "buzzkill" which I tossed back at you for fun.
Either way, to quote the great Vizzini, "It has worked! You've given everything away! I know where the poison is!"
I read the intro paragraph, and the definition section. I can understand what the concept is, but a lot of it is beyond me. Also, as someone who has high-functioning autism (from before Asperger's syndrome was 'discovered'), a lot of the topics discussed are more or less foreign to me.
Thanks for clarifying what the study was about. And, having read the link, I agree with your conclusion about Rand in this case.
No, I never said the person shouldn't share a great quote. I said the person doesn't deserve to be modded up for simply pasting a quote that someone else said.
Wow, multiple mods of "Troll" to counter the upmods from people who can actually read context.
I never said Ayn Rand was a good person, or that her books embodied 'truth', or that her books were an enjoyable read. In fact, in several prior posts I have stated the exact opposite positions.
But as far as the premise that choosing what books you read makes you a better person, I can still state that choosing her works over Dickens is not necessarily a detractor.
#NYCC Which item number is it requiring you do double all of your sentences in your post?Which item number is it requiring you do double all of your sentences in your post? #NYCC
Also, it seems to be a rather self-involved definition of "better person".
I could make the case that reading Ayn Rand's Fountainhead is a better indicator of being a "better person", than reading Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. And I could make that case without even agreeing with Rand's beliefs, or whether her method of storytelling is seriously flawed.
Ok. It was probably about AGW, because I don't say racist things. Although, I don't agree with the current state of anti-discrimination laws as they pertain to small business owners, so maybe that counted. But anyhow, it's good to know there's an honest person reading my comments.
Good to hear back from you.
. PS. I watched your video there about a week ago. It was very interesting.
I was looking over my past posts, and noticed a response from you has a yellow orb looking thing after your name. Apparently it is because you listed me as a foe. I am just wondering if that is an active position you have about myself, and if so why. I know I am abrasive sometimes, so I can understand it if I pissed you off or insulted you. But I'm just wondering about it.
I'm still waiting for the Russian information that they promised a few years ago. Whatever became of that story?
They decided that not leaking Russian information and remaining alive was preferable to leaking Russian information and becoming dead.
That's about what I figured too. It shoots down his self-styled mantle of 'objective integrity'. Oh well, he always seemed to be a dick anyhow. I don't plan to watch the movie, either in the theater or later on DVD/cable/download, because he just doesn't seem like someone worthy of the world's attention.
The article fails to note that cave drawings weren't done by just any women, but by actual cave women. Cave women are cool. Cave people are cool.
It's an important distinction... cave stuff is done by cave people.
Damn, sucks to be at negative karma, eh? What did you do to get there?
I stopped visiting this site for 3 years because of it. Lesson learned, don't put down the metric system, because its defenders are Nazis who can't accept the fact that it has flaws. But when I came back, it only took a few weeks to build back to zero/neutral, and a few more to get solidly good karma.
No, the only thing "obvious" here, assuming that finger ratio thing, is that some of the hand prints are of women's hands. Nothing else can be assumed from that.
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... No one responded to your first post. ...
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No, you don't understand. You don't get the underlying truth that the book reveals. You have to realize that... (and similar such over-subanalyzed tripe).
The movie may be what the crowd who reply with that sort of junk deserve. :^)
But the book itself is much better than the crap that Paul V. made it out to be.
On a similar vein, what specifically about the book did you find objectionable when you read it?
:^)
It was hard to read with that. It wasn't like that when you hit "Preview"?
No, honestly. Your post refers to the previous post's quote, which doesn't exist. You are posting multiple sub-threads defending an AC's mindlessly-parroted quote, leading me to believe that AC was you. When I ask about "your quote" you don't correct me that you "haven't quoted anyone", which you, Freshly Exhumed, had not at that point. So, further proof you are the AC, defending yourproxyself.
If I am mistaken, and the AC isn't you, great. Doesn't matter in the big picture though, because you are still trolling, using the term "buzzkill" which I tossed back at you for fun.
Either way, to quote the great Vizzini, "It has worked! You've given everything away! I know where the poison is!"
Have I nice day. I'm off to the store now.
I read the intro paragraph, and the definition section. I can understand what the concept is, but a lot of it is beyond me. Also, as someone who has high-functioning autism (from before Asperger's syndrome was 'discovered'), a lot of the topics discussed are more or less foreign to me.
Thanks for clarifying what the study was about. And, having read the link, I agree with your conclusion about Rand in this case.
So you read Atlas Shrugged and are now a socially stunted misfit. OK, now I understand where you are trolling from.
Thanks for clearing that up.
Except none of you posts are in response to a quote from someone else.
Please learn to troll better. You're being a buzzkill.
Some of us enjoyed them both.
But that's not the point of the quote.
And what was the point of your quote?
No, I never said the person shouldn't share a great quote. I said the person doesn't deserve to be modded up for simply pasting a quote that someone else said.
Sparkly?
I want to kill Paul Verhoeven and blow up his house.
It's the least he deserves for what he did.
Mod parent up!
For parroting something that someone else thought of? Something that required no mental activity other than Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Submit?
Yeah, great way to emphasize my point about what makes you a "better person".
Wow, multiple mods of "Troll" to counter the upmods from people who can actually read context.
I never said Ayn Rand was a good person, or that her books embodied 'truth', or that her books were an enjoyable read. In fact, in several prior posts I have stated the exact opposite positions.
But as far as the premise that choosing what books you read makes you a better person, I can still state that choosing her works over Dickens is not necessarily a detractor.
#NYCC Which item number is it requiring you do double all of your sentences in your post?Which item number is it requiring you do double all of your sentences in your post?
#NYCC
#/. Slashdot has the coolest Anonymous Cowards on the planet! For realz!
Did I do it right?
Also, it seems to be a rather self-involved definition of "better person".
I could make the case that reading Ayn Rand's Fountainhead is a better indicator of being a "better person", than reading Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. And I could make that case without even agreeing with Rand's beliefs, or whether her method of storytelling is seriously flawed.
Or, someone who's not such a close friend, and save money on the foam.
Ok. It was probably about AGW, because I don't say racist things. Although, I don't agree with the current state of anti-discrimination laws as they pertain to small business owners, so maybe that counted. But anyhow, it's good to know there's an honest person reading my comments.
Good to hear back from you.
.
PS. I watched your video there about a week ago. It was very interesting.
Hi Eunuchswear.
I was looking over my past posts, and noticed a response from you has a yellow orb looking thing after your name. Apparently it is because you listed me as a foe. I am just wondering if that is an active position you have about myself, and if so why. I know I am abrasive sometimes, so I can understand it if I pissed you off or insulted you. But I'm just wondering about it.
Respectfully,
I'm New Around Here
I'm still waiting for the Russian information that they promised a few years ago. Whatever became of that story?
They decided that not leaking Russian information and remaining alive was preferable to leaking Russian information and becoming dead.
That's about what I figured too. It shoots down his self-styled mantle of 'objective integrity'. Oh well, he always seemed to be a dick anyhow. I don't plan to watch the movie, either in the theater or later on DVD/cable/download, because he just doesn't seem like someone worthy of the world's attention.
The article fails to note that cave drawings weren't done by just any women, but by actual cave women. Cave women are cool. Cave people are cool.
It's an important distinction... cave stuff is done by cave people.
Damn, sucks to be at negative karma, eh? What did you do to get there?
I stopped visiting this site for 3 years because of it. Lesson learned, don't put down the metric system, because its defenders are Nazis who can't accept the fact that it has flaws. But when I came back, it only took a few weeks to build back to zero/neutral, and a few more to get solidly good karma.
No, the only thing "obvious" here, assuming that finger ratio thing, is that some of the hand prints are of women's hands. Nothing else can be assumed from that.