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Valentine Pontifex · 05-29-2003, 03:38 PM

Folks all of this deserves a much wider audience than it will get in this forum.

People might want to post what has happened to them to the talk.origins newsgroup.

Kevbo's analysis might be a good thing to present there as well.

Jayjay · 05-29-2003, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by Valentine Pontifex
Folks all of this deserves a much wider audience than it will get in this forum.

Well, on the other hand TheologyWeb admins don't have any obligation to cater to atheist tastes in their message board, and "Christian Moderators Biased Towards Creationism" is a headline in the league of "Dog Bites Man".

But "talk.origins bozos" might be interested in what Sarfati is up to. In fact, I think I saw something posted there a month or so ago. I'm not a regular reader of newsgroups though, so there might be more.

Warcraft3 · 05-29-2003, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by Kevbo
[B]Alright, I examined all of Sarfati's posts in the first two pages of his "search for all posts by user." I counted:

- 21 posts with childish icons, insults, or personal attacks
- 1 neutral post that is a simple statement of his favorite creationist couple
- 3 one-liner posts that were a single sentence, referred to an AIG article, or both.

That's 21 insults out of 22 substantial posts directed to people he disagrees with, and the one that doesn't contain an insult is a simple statement of fact and not an argument. This supports the contention that Socrates cannot make an argument against someone he disagrees with without resorting to insult.

He used the "whack the guy on the head with a stick" childish icon when responding in a thread with weinerdog and you, steadele!

http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/sho...016#post111016

Actually in the very thread you site there are three posts by Socrates which do not have personal insults or attacks in them. Two are addressed to "Omega Red" and one is addressed to "Wesleys Son", both of whom disagree with Socrates. So there is 3 out of the 5 that Sauron wanted. Im sure I can find two more posts like that.

My point here is not to justify any ones actions, but to simply show we all can be both reasonable and unreasonable at times.

And by the way, are you (or anyone else) reading through that thread? Dee Dee made some really good points and I put alot of effort in trying to respond to her post. I am attempting to show that there is no scriptural reason to adopt a 24 hour view, while Socrates, Dee Dee, and Sherbear are arguing the opposite. I must admit I am enjoying the debate.

Russ

Jimmy Higgins · 05-29-2003, 06:26 PM

Well now TWeb is under the impression we have an alterior motive for us being there. I think that is a bit laughable.

Warcraft3 · 05-29-2003, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Jimmy Higgins
Well now TWeb is under the impression we have an alterior motive for us being there. I think that is a bit laughable.

What do you mean Jimmy?

Russ

Jimmy Higgins · 05-29-2003, 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by steadele
What do you mean Jimmy?
Russ

Those who run TWeb lurk at this site, trying to decrypt our atheistic codes and for some reason think we are out to be disruptful, and even worse

, on their board.

The future of that board is cemented with Socrates and Socratism. Other than the infidels of "II" there, no other contributors exist, as far as the science board is concerned. And they even had to make their own "creationist-only" board on science to curb any realistic conversation.

Warcraft3 · 05-29-2003, 06:47 PM

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Originally posted by Jimmy Higgins
Those who run TWeb lurk at this site, trying to decrypt our atheistic codes and for some reason think we are out to be disruptful, and even worse , on their board.

The future of that board is cemented with Socrates and Socratism. Other than the infidels of "II" there, no other contributors exist, as far as the science board is concerned. And they even had to make their own "creationist-only" board on science to curb any realistic conversation.

I am sorry you feel that way. I wish I did contribute more, and I will try to do so in the future.

Russ

Jimmy Higgins · 05-29-2003, 06:54 PM

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Originally posted by steadele
I am sorry you feel that way. I wish I did contribute more, and I will try to do so in the future.
Russ

I'm having a falling out with Sherbear, Dee Dee, and thefivesolas. But it is true. Sarfati is the only real "contributor". Atleast he gives links. Socratism is nothing but a conjecturer (new word I've created). He just makes up irrelevent points.

I wish you luck, but don't disagree too much, or they'll rip your head off. I can't argue scripture with them, primarily Genesis which is my concentration. I'm not qualified being an atheist despite my 3.8 GPA in religion courses and my reading in the subject. In fact, Socrates and Socratism have bolted from scripture related issues. Well have fun there, I'm about done.

pz · 05-29-2003, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by Jimmy Higgins
The future of that board is cemented with Socrates and Socratism. Other than the infidels of "II" there, no other contributors exist, as far as the science board is concerned. And they even had to make their own "creationist-only" board on science to curb any realistic conversation.

So leave. Let 'em rot in their own stew of ignorance. They're just leeching off of your credibility.

Jimmy Higgins · 05-29-2003, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by pz
So leave. Let 'em rot in their own stew of ignorance. They're just leeching off of your credibility.

I'll miss you bookmark.

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05-29-2003, 03:38 PM	#311
Valentine Pontifex Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy Posts: 3,092	Folks all of this deserves a much wider audience than it will get in this forum. People might want to post what has happened to them to the talk.origins newsgroup. Kevbo's analysis might be a good thing to present there as well.

05-29-2003, 06:26 PM	#314
Jimmy Higgins Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Proud Citizen of Freedonia Posts: 42,473	Well now TWeb is under the impression we have an alterior motive for us being there. I think that is a bit laughable.

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