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bonduca · 03-23-2002, 01:04 PM

spin seems confused regarding the difference between "childish" and "childlike."

Not Prince Hamlet · 03-23-2002, 01:27 PM

LOL! One of many reasons why Bonduca's the creme brulee of women!

x-member · 03-23-2002, 01:30 PM

I'm just waiting for the "I'm rubber and you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you" line of reasoning.

We've already seen the "Liar liar pants on fire" defence in the last thread.

Tom Piper · 03-23-2002, 03:58 PM

I have found Spin's assertion that (it is his view that) taking the life of any sentient being is wrong. Has he/she ever done anything beyond simply restating this to try to make a case for this view? If so, can someone tell me what was offered or refer me to the appropriate post.

Tom

Pomp · 03-23-2002, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Not Prince Hamlet:


ROFLMAO!!

Ok, everybody: when's the last time you saw Spin accept (or even appear to consider) a new idea? Anybody? Anybody? Anybody?

To be fair, he seems to invent new ideas on the fly to explain away valid arguments against his point. For example, spin doesn't like contract theory, yet he can't address it seriously, so he sidesteps by inventing the notion that moral theories ought to be judged based on the motivations of those who formulate them, rather than on their actual content.

Pomp · 03-23-2002, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom Piper:
I have found Spin's assertion that (it is his view that) taking the life of any sentient being is wrong. Has he/she ever done anything beyond simply restating this to try to make a case for this view? If so, can someone tell me what was offered or refer me to the appropriate post.

Tom

Tom,

No, unfortunately, spin has neglected to defend his view. He merely asserts it repeatedly and arrogantly dismisses opinions that he does not agree with.

Pomp · 03-23-2002, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jon Up North:
I'm just waiting for the "I'm rubber and you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you" line of reasoning.

We've already seen the "Liar liar pants on fire" defence in the last thread.

Ha! He'll never defeat my "I know you are but what am I" kung-fu power!

Spin, I'm done with you. If, at any time, you decide to present an actual case for your view, rather than asserting it over and over until our ears bleed, then, trust me, I'll be the first in line to discuss it with you. Until such time, have fun talking to yourself.

Not Prince Hamlet · 03-23-2002, 04:09 PM

Pompous Bastard,

To be fair, Spin does more than that. He not only dismissed any opinions that contradict his own, but (and here's the real value add) he personally takes a moment to individually insult the person who stated the opinion for each and every such opinion.

It's hard to get that kind of personal attention these days. While most people would probably just issue blanket statements of insults, Spin appears to truly take pride in his insults and to tailor each one to the context of the thread.

Jeff

spin · 03-23-2002, 05:26 PM

tronvillain

posted March 23, 2002 02:35 AM
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Would cattle be better off never being born, or being raised to be eaten?
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tronvillain

posted March 23, 2002 02:03 PM
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spin:

quote:
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Would you prefer not to be born or live in a closet all the life allotted to you before you are painlessly killed?
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What would this be comparable to... nothing I've been talking about.

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Nothing?

[ March 23, 2002: Message edited by: spin ]

spin · 03-23-2002, 05:31 PM

sarpippany or is it parsippany is trying to make an artificial difference. Keep trying. Pedantry is better than nothing.

03-23-2002, 05:26 PM	#309
spin Contributor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere Posts: 15,747	tronvillain posted March 23, 2002 02:35 AM -------------------------------------------------- Would cattle be better off never being born, or being raised to be eaten? -------------------------------------------------- tronvillain posted March 23, 2002 02:03 PM -------------------------------------------------- spin: quote: --------------------- Would you prefer not to be born or live in a closet all the life allotted to you before you are painlessly killed? --------------------- What would this be comparable to... nothing I've been talking about. -------------------------------------------------- Nothing? [ March 23, 2002: Message edited by: spin ]</p>

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03-23-2002, 01:04 PM	#301
bonduca Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: . Posts: 1,653	spin seems confused regarding the difference between "childish" and "childlike."

03-23-2002, 01:27 PM	#302
Not Prince Hamlet Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,309	LOL! One of many reasons why Bonduca's the creme brulee of women!

03-23-2002, 01:30 PM	#303
x-member Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: free Posts: 123	I'm just waiting for the "I'm rubber and you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you" line of reasoning. We've already seen the "Liar liar pants on fire" defence in the last thread.

03-23-2002, 03:58 PM	#304
Tom Piper Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 78	I have found Spin's assertion that (it is his view that) taking the life of any sentient being is wrong. Has he/she ever done anything beyond simply restating this to try to make a case for this view? If so, can someone tell me what was offered or refer me to the appropriate post. Tom

03-23-2002, 04:09 PM	#308
Not Prince Hamlet Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,309	Pompous Bastard, To be fair, Spin does more than that. He not only dismissed any opinions that contradict his own, but (and here's the real value add) he personally takes a moment to individually insult the person who stated the opinion for each and every such opinion. It's hard to get that kind of personal attention these days. While most people would probably just issue blanket statements of insults, Spin appears to truly take pride in his insults and to tailor each one to the context of the thread. Jeff

03-23-2002, 05:31 PM	#310
spin Contributor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere Posts: 15,747	sarpippany or is it parsippany is trying to make an artificial difference. Keep trying. Pedantry is better than nothing.

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