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I personally agree that Joecavalry is extremely funny and clever. While TERMINATOR is not in actuality one of the smartest people I know, he is definitely smarter and more logical then most on this site (mostly liberals). I do not know a Christopher8. DaWolfMan seems somewhat cynical and a bit illogical at times, but certainly not an asshole. This was actually a really good idea for a debate. Please inform me if I'm not doing what I'm to supposed to be.
Sad bastard, why are you labeling me a liberal? It is amusing how much you people are into this stuff, "Good job cadet" what a pile of shit. Get a fucking life.
Are you not making a generalisation, something which you seemingly loathe?
You mean that your "non-existent feelings are hurt."
If this were my debate, I' have given you the description she gave me. The main difference is that you've studied science - the subjects which most people consider to be the ultimate in knowledge - and I've studied everything but science. It's always bored me: classical literature is far more enjoyable.
Yet in spite of the fact that you've never studied it, you always seem willing to give your thoughts on the matter, and certainly play the part of a science expert as best you can. Funny how that works, dontcha think?
I have never claimed to be a "science expert". I haven't the foggiest notion how you would have come to that conclusion.
I have argued against science - primarily from the point of view of Charles Fort - however, I do not think myself knowledgeable in the area. As I stated, I've avoided it; preferring to stick to the humanities.
You've avoided science but not arguments about science. I could go over a list of the things science and the scientific method has led to, but this wouldn't be enough for you since some guy claims to be abducted by aliens every wednesday. You reject evolution, and refuse to listen to reason when it comes to climate change, yet you still argue about them.
If you want to avoid it, then leave the issues to people who actually study them!
You mean that your "non-existent feelings are hurt."
Yeah, my keyboard does that sometimes. It's a windows threading issue, which I'm too lazy to solve.
If this were my debate, I' have given you the description she gave me. The main difference is that you've studied science - the subjects which most people consider to be the ultimate in knowledge - and I've studied everything but science. It's always bored me: classical literature is far more enjoyable.
Not that you would know any different, but you're wrong - I've studied just about all there is in academia. Everything from the sciences to technology to farming and breeding.
Not that I claim to be an expert, but I am not limited to scientific knowledge.
I enjoy old literature because I like to imagine myself living in the bygone eras of human history. The 19th century seems to be my favourite.
It's a windows threading issue, which I'm too lazy to solve.
You most likely need only do it once, at which time you will have it solved for good. How long could it take? If the gains are greater than the losses, than you should do it. If it waste's your time, then time could only be saved by solving the issue immediately.
Not that you would know any different, but you're wrong - I've studied just about all there is in academia. Everything from the sciences to technology to farming and breeding.
So, just what degrees - if any - do you have?
Not that I claim to be an expert, but I am not limited to scientific knowledge.
You should be more egotistical; that's your main downfall.
I enjoy old literature because I like to imagine myself living in the bygone eras of human history.
Simplistic life is far more enjoyable than the fast-paced society in which we - or, at least, I - live.
The 19th century seems to be my favourite.
Early eighteenth century, for me. Either New England or England, most likely the former.
You have yet to answer me that one question: why do you write with the British spelling, rather than American?
You most likely need only do it once, at which time you will have it solved for good. How long could it take? If the gains are greater than the losses, than you should do it. If it waste's your time, then time could only be saved by solving the issue immediately.
It would take over a week, and as much as 60 dollars. Posix threading was never this bad and it's one of the reasons I always favour Debian and Slackware to Windows. Too bad they replaced my beloved KDE 3.5 with KDE 4, which is too underdeveloped for my tastes.
So, just what degrees - if any - do you have?
Much of what I know is self taught.
Early eighteenth century, for me. Either New England or England, most likely the former.
I miss the old fashions and language of that century.
You have yet to answer me that one question: why do you write with the British spelling, rather than American?
I have my reasons, which I'll never elaborate upon. I can't fathom why it distresses you, however, since many people on the internet use British spellings.
It would take over a week, and as much as 60 dollars.
Write.
Somebody who knows as much as you ought to be able to give an accurate science fiction narrative.
Posix threading was never this bad and it's one of the reasons I always favour Debian and Slackware to Windows. Too bad they replaced my beloved KDE 3.5 with KDE 4, which is too underdeveloped for my tastes.
You are writing to somebody who used to be able to program "Hello World" in C[++?].
Much of what I know is self taught.
Good; that's the only way to go.
I miss the old fashions and language of that century.
I have my reasons, which I'll never elaborate upon.
You desire secrecy. I typically like that, until I want an answer. . .
I can't fathom why it distresses you, however, since many people on the internet use British spellings.
I came up with a few theories. Perhaps you were raised in Canada or Britain - most likely the latter. Perhaps you consider the spelling as being "proper", that's how many Canadians with whom I've discussed the matter feel. You American's "cheat" and completely destroy the word without the "u".
I've others, but they'd require far too much thought for me to write out coherently.
That's my main problem on here, you know; I can't comprehend other people and what they understand. I write what I consider to be a coherent sentence, only to be grossly misunderstood later on.
Somebody who knows as much as you ought to be able to give an accurate science fiction narrative.
I need to learn more about particle physics so that I can create a bottom-up universe for Sci-fi. Most Sci-fi fails because it is top-down. The lower physics is disharmonious with the artificial physics inserted by the writer.
You are writing to somebody who used to be able to program "Hello World" in C[++?].
Try writing DOS drivers in x86 assembly. It wouldn't be so bad if it were not for the arcane port logic and lack of good documentation.
I was just saying, Windows is bad at threading when it doesn't have to be, as clearly other (free) operating systems prioritise threads better.
You just can't dress with that level of pomp anymore, at least without being laughed at completely or taken for someone who broke out of an asylum. I might wear one of those cloaks though, if I can find one and the suit to match it. It reminds me of a moth.
You desire secrecy. I typically like that, until I want an answer. . .
I'm more puzzled by why you care when a number of people here write with British spellings. What made me stand out to you on such a trivial thing that you need to ask? Besides that, the answer is perfectly logical and easy to figure out.
I need to learn more about particle physics so that I can create a bottom-up universe for Sci-fi. Most Sci-fi fails because it is top-down. The lower physics is disharmonious with the artificial physics inserted by the writer.
Did Asimov do a good job? He was a biochemist, but he composed non-fiction works of nigh every subject.
I was just saying, Windows is bad at threading when it doesn't have to be, as clearly other (free) operating systems prioritise threads better.
I've been told that Linux is quite good, do you agree?
You just can't dress with that level of pomp anymore, at least without being laughed at completely or taken for someone who broke out of an asylum.
I would gladly wear that even today; I don't care what people think of me.
However, my strongest predilections are towards trench coats. I've checked many a store, but have not found any.
I'm more puzzled by why you care when a number of people here write with British spellings.
The people here who write with British spelling are from a country which spells in that manner. You claim to be from the USA, and as such I would expect the American version of the words.
Besides that, the answer is perfectly logical and easy to figure out.
To you, maybe; however, I do not - or rather, have recently begun to try not to - make assumptions about people. I may believe you have one reason but, until you affirm that belief, I will not consider it wholly valid.
Did Asimov do a good job? He was a biochemist, but he composed non-fiction works of nigh every subject.
I haven't read Asimov yet, so I cannot comment.
I've been told that Linux is quite good, do you agree?
Linux is a computer user's operating system. Just like Unix. You either know enough about computers that you can use it and love it, or you'll metaphorically blow up your machine because it isn't a 1-click wonder.
I would gladly wear that even today; I don't care what people think of me.
It just wouldn't work in today's society, I can only see people losing all ability to take you seriously which is necessary for basic life.
However, my strongest predilections are towards trench coats. I've checked many a store, but have not found any.
Neither have I, that's another garment I was looking for.
The people here who write with British spelling are from a country which spells in that manner. You claim to be from the USA, and as such I would expect the American version of the words.
Fair enough. Shall I change my locale to UK or South Africa then?
To you, maybe; however, I do not - or rather, have recently begun to try not to - make assumptions about people. I may believe you have one reason but, until you affirm that belief, I will not consider it wholly valid.
