05-08-2004 09:25									#151
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quote: Originally posted by Jaguar What? molly's post? The threadjack? or what?

Think about it. Remember that part of MtG's experience (and hence why it was brought up) is as a former army ranger.

	05-08-2004 09:27									#152
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Ah. I wasn't aware of that.

	05-08-2004 09:32									#153
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quote: Originally posted by Jaguar Well backed-up, yes, but I question the relevance.

People thought they 'knew' the writer, through a combination of the writer's skill, and their inability to form a judgement, given that nearly all of the people 'convinced' by Mr. Wright hadn't served in the armed forces, or specifically the Rangers.

They lacked a common experience through which to form a valid judgement.

You can't assume that a writer has been a spy, or a gangster, or a rapist, simply by bald prose on page.

You may as well ask how many Jacobean playwrights were murderers or torturers, given the plethora of grisly deaths in their works.


'Would you really prefer I operate on the default assumption that everyone here is lying? ' kw

No. I'd prefer you wait until you're actually in a position to judge anything about what I know or my experiences.

If you aren't familiar with quotations from the Founding Fathers, or the Bible, how on earth can you tell whether
my info is accurate or relevant if the subject concerns the history of the constitutional separation of Church and State in the United States?

Or more to the point, how much of it I know in depth?

So your knowledge of accountancy and the energy industry in California amounts to what, Kuciwalker?

Independent of what you've read here.

	05-08-2004 09:33									#154
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My question stands.

EDIT: though I find it ironic that on one hand molly criticizes me for essentially "not keeping my mouth shut" about things that I guess are too "old" for me, and then criticizes me for not questioning his authority. And he also seems to be implying that he's a liar and a fraud.

	05-08-2004 09:39									#155
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Think about it. Remember that part of MtG's experience (and hence why it was brought up) is as a former army ranger.

I thought he's airborne?

	05-08-2004 09:40									#156
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Anyway, molly, IIRC other polytubbies have met MtG (and I know for sure Ming), so when multiple people here say the same thing I'm more inclined to believe what they're saying rather than think it's some grand conspiracy.

	05-08-2004 09:42									#157
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quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker And he also seems to be implying that he's a liar and a fraud.

No, that's not who he is implying is so, as my previous two posts indicate...

EDIT: Or so it seemed to me at the time.

	05-08-2004 09:42									#158
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Think about it. Remember that part of MtG's experience (and hence why it was brought up) is as a former army ranger.

An interesting theory, but not my intent.

I was pondering who to choose- the journalist who made up stories in the New Yoirk Times (?), the woman who claims to have been in Jordan when an honour killing took place (and wrote a book in internet cafes about it) or Mr Wright, with whom I once entered into an argument on the Wildstorm message boards.

I picked Wright.


'And he also seems to be implying that he's a liar and a fraud.' kw




Yeah, that's me, O. T. hoaxer.

	05-08-2004 09:44									#159
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov No, that's not who he is implying is so, as my previous two posts indicate...

Any implication that I should doubt the veracity of posters' claims of profession/experience inevitably sheds doubt on his...

... though I agree that what he's trying to imply is pretty ****ing stupid of him. Especially if either isn't in the best of moods

	05-08-2004 09:50									#160
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quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker Any implication that I should doubt the veracity of posters' claims of profession/experience inevitably sheds doubt on his...

It's actually more to do with how you are in a position to judge anything about their fields of expertise, based on what you know about the California energy industry or accountancy.

Since I've already asked you, and you declined to tell me what you knew about either subject, independent of what you had read here, I'll take silence as indicating not much, shall I?


'so when multiple people here say the same thing I'm more inclined to believe what they're saying ' kw


Oh hold on, so personal hands-on experience is only crucial as far as I'm concerned. Righty-ho!

	05-08-2004 10:01									#161
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quote: Originally posted by molly bloom When Obi Gyn...

See, that's his point exactly (or maybe it isn't, but it's mine). You know a lot of ****. You express it well, and then you insist on acting like a forum version of a play ground bully when singling out individuals you don't like.

To be honest, it makes me think you are a very intelligent person who has the wisdom of the average can of soup.

	05-08-2004 10:14									#162
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It's his tendency to take disagreement with him on any issue as a personal affront that must be meant with insults.

	05-08-2004 10:15									#163
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quote: Originally posted by Jaguar the OT is a forum where we debate current events...

The OT is a place where we debate everything and nothing. Current events is only one thing among many debated here.

	05-08-2004 10:17									#164
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off topic is teh gay

	05-08-2004 17:53									#165
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quote: You know a lot of ****. You express it well, and then you insist on acting like a forum version of a play ground bully when singling out individuals you don't like.

Bingo... though I have nothing against molly, I do think his individual attacks weaken his argument or at least their persuasiveness.

	05-08-2004 18:05									#166
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Nah, they are just gay put downs, Boris does it too, though usally more gentle and less often.
Something hetero's should not even attempt and don't understand completely either.

	05-08-2004 18:12									#167
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I don't really think MtG gives two shits if we believe him or not Mr. Copy-paste.

PS What happened to the censor?

	05-08-2004 19:03									#168
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**** has been non-censored for some time, provided it's "dressed up"

Shits and giggles
horeshit
bullshit

Etc.

	05-08-2004 19:44									#169
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All excellent descriptions of this thread, too. Nice, Boris.

-Arrian

	05-08-2004 21:37									#171
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quote: Originally posted by Agathon Why is it my fault that clueless wonders seem to like arguing with me?

They feel comfortable with arguments at their level?

	05-08-2004 21:46									#172
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quote: Originally posted by DinoDoc I don't really think MtG gives two shits if we believe him or not Mr. Copy-paste. PS What happened to the censor?

**** is censored still, I think, but words with the letters s h i t aren't, because there are some ordinary words with that letter sequence and it looks silly.

And no, I don't care if anyone believes anything I say, and I don't see why anyone else would care if anonymous posters believe anything they say. Once you know people in the real world it's a bit different, but half of us could be the same 13 year old with multiple personality disorder.

Who cares, it's entertainment.

	05-08-2004 21:49									#173
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quote: but half of us could be the same 13 year old with multiple personality disorder. Who cares, it's entertainment.

Yes!!Finally!! he admits he is only one of many!!!!

	05-08-2004 21:50									#174
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Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

	05-08-2004 21:53									#175
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quote: Originally posted by Arrian All excellent descriptions of this thread, too. Nice, Boris. -Arrian

	06-08-2004 01:43									#176
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quote: Originally posted by notyoueither See, that's his point exactly (or maybe it isn't, but it's mine). You know a lot of ****. You express it well, and then you insist on acting like a forum version of a play ground bully when singling out individuals you don't like. To be honest, it makes me think you are a very intelligent person who has the wisdom of the average can of soup.

Coming from the person who when posting in a 'happy' frame of mind (read inebriated) started insulting me, that's rich. Which soupe du jour are you?

There's only one person who posts here I actively dislike, for the content of his posts and the way he expresses himself- and I took an instant dislike to him.

As it turned out, it saved time.


'Obi Gyn' (not the one I dislike) is just my little bit of fun at the person who posts so much about sex and gay sexuality and yet seems about as familiar with it as he does the dark side of the moon.


I don't really think MtG gives two shits if we believe him or not Mr. Copy-paste. - d.d.


Up to your usual standard of irrelevancy, I see.


Nah, they are just gay put downs, Boris does it too, though usally more gentle and less often. -alva

Yes, folks, we have a winner.

	06-08-2004 01:55									#177
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quote: Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat They feel comfortable with arguments at their level?

:rimshot:

	06-08-2004 02:05									#178
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Attempts to ignore this thread have now failed.
Suffice to say that no matter the outcome of any such argument, it would have to set records for blustery hot air.

	06-08-2004 02:51									#179
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quote: Originally posted by notyoueither See, that's his point exactly (or maybe it isn't, but it's mine). You know a lot of ****. You express it well, and then you insist on acting like a forum version of a play ground bully when singling out individuals you don't like. To be honest, it makes me think you are a very intelligent person who has the wisdom of the average can of soup.

Ben does a lot to deserve it.

I've refrained from acting the same way toward him, but sometimes it's hard. And if I were gay it would be a lot more difficult...

	06-08-2004 02:59									#180
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quote: Originally posted by molly bloom There's only one person who posts here I actively dislike, for the content of his posts and the way he expresses himself- and I took an instant dislike to him. As it turned out, it saved time.

Ming?