bush_cheney2004 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 BC.forgive me, but I derive the least information from your posts. It would be so sad to have other members posts be banned and all I would have to read from this forum is your posts. That's fine, but you do derive some information from my posts or you would not respond. There are plenty of other members to enjoy here if my posts are not to your liking. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
waldo Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 Thank you. I did read up on that type of surgery. It clearly was not part of BC's research. I did research it. the guy doesn't do research! What the guy does is drop "ta da" graphics without detail/explanation; typically, if you bother to search for/source the article he's drawing the graphic from, it's quite easy to burst his bubble! Quote
WestCoastRunner Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 the guy doesn't do research! What the guy does is drop "ta da" graphics without detail/explanation; typically, if you bother to search for/source the article he's drawing the graphic from, it's quite easy to burst his bubble! Pretty easy to determine from his posts. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
cybercoma Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) the guy doesn't do research! What the guy does is drop "ta da" graphics without detail/explanation; typically, if you bother to search for/source the article he's drawing the graphic from, it's quite easy to burst his bubble!Cutting and pasting things without discussion or contribution, as well as not providing the source is against the forum rules. But then we've seen that the forum rules apply to some but not others. Edited June 15, 2014 by cybercoma Quote
Charles Anthony Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 A sense of humor. Quote We do not have time for a meeting of the flat earth society. << Où sont mes amis ? Ils sont ici, ils sont ici... >>
guyser Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 Cutting and pasting things without discussion or contribution, as well as not providing the source is against the forum rules. But then we've seen that the forum rules apply to some but not others. Yup. Pretty obvious to all except those who could do anything about it. But frankly they love the ass kissing they get from him. So textbook goody goody. Quote
Argus Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 BC.forgive me, but I derive the least information from your posts. It would be so sad to have other members posts be banned and all I would have to read from this forum is your posts. BC is at least capable of conversing on subjects without posting extremist idiocy. You can't say the same for certain other members pretending to be wildly radical extremists of the far left. Two in particular coming to mind. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
jbg Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 BC is at least capable of conversing on subjects without posting extremist idiocy. You can't say the same for certain other members pretending to be wildly radical extremists of the far left. Two in particular coming to mind. Are you considering me to be "far left"? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Argus Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 Are you considering me to be "far left"? No, just mildly paranoid. Every time someone mentions some sort of anonymous person they think is acting troll-like you ask if they meant you. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
jbg Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 No, just mildly paranoid. Every time someone mentions some sort of anonymous person they think is acting troll-like you ask if they meant you. I know how much many Canadians like the U.S.; not. I wonder how many of them would like to have a hostile neighbor like Syria, Iran, Iraq or North Korea. And learn what fun true self-defense is. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
waldo Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 I know how much many Canadians like the U.S.; not. I wonder how many of them would like to have a hostile neighbor like Syria, Iran, Iraq or North Korea. And learn what fun true self-defense is. hostile neighbour??? I suggest you ratchet your hyperbole down a notch... this is about a hostile troll. Carry on! Quote
cybercoma Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 I know how much many Canadians like the U.S.; not. I wonder how many of them would like to have a hostile neighbor like Syria, Iran, Iraq or North Korea. And learn what fun true self-defense is."America: At least we're not North Korea" Let the tourism board know. Good slogan. Quote
GostHacked Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 A sense of humor. Correct this whole thing is a joke now. Troll away!! Quote
Argus Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 I know how much many Canadians like the U.S.; not. No, evidently you are reading the nonsense spewed by ideological political lefties on the internet and viewing that as an indication of actual beliefs and realities. The internet is not REAL! And most of these people aren't seen much out of their moms' basements except when they're at their part time jobs serving coffee at Starbucks. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
jbg Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) No, evidently you are reading the nonsense spewed by ideological political lefties on the internet and viewing that as an indication of actual beliefs and realities. The internet is not REAL! And most of these people aren't seen much out of their moms' basements except when they're at their part time jobs serving coffee at Starbucks. During April 1973 I was a band exchange student and was billeted at a very nice family's house for the weekend. My host told me that the U.S. was not particularly well-regarded in Canada. That person is now not someone living in his mother's basement, but a fairly successful lawyer in Toronto. Certainly no loser. When we had some free time during that trip to explore, I was chatting with the owner of a bookstore on Yonge Street near the intersection with Bloor. After asking him about the "Canadian content" section of the bookstore we had a similar discussion to similar effect. I see Canada's relationship with the U.S. as more "love-hate" than anything. Am I wrong? Edited June 17, 2014 by jbg Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
waldo Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 Argus... you're only a mere shadow against the prowess of MLW member August1991's ranting/railing against "the LEFT"! Try harder. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) ...I see Canada's relationship with the U.S. as more "love-hate" than anything. Am I wrong? I think not....one could fill a bookcase with tomes written on the subject by Canadians, for Canadians. I have been collecting and reading them....quite fascinating. Maude Barlow is a hoot ! It goes all the way back to the beginning...then rejection by the U.K....and close economic integration with the U.S. (FTA/NAFTA). The Canadian authors write of a one-way mirror at the border....so they can watch America...while the Americans watch themselves. This may be considered thread drift, but I think it is at the root of some (not all) accusations of "troll" behaviour. The very idea of an American (or other national) critically commenting in a Canadian forum irks some folks. Edited June 17, 2014 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
waldo Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 This may be considered thread drift, but I think it is at the root of some (not all) accusations of "troll" behaviour. The very idea of an American (or other national) critically commenting in a Canadian forum irks some folks. your personal xenophobia towards Canadians/Canada aside, what self-respecting American would validate himself with/against the posts from a handful smattering of Canadians on a rather obscure smallish Canadian discussion forum... and do so for years upon years, thread after thread, post after post... for 35K+ posts? Quote
Argus Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) During April 1973 I was a band exchange student and was billeted at a very nice family's house for the weekend. My host told me that the U.S. was not particularly well-regarded in Canada. That person is now not someone living in his mother's basement, but a fairly successful lawyer in Toronto. Certainly no loser. When we had some free time during that trip to explore, I was chatting with the owner of a bookstore on Yonge Street near the intersection with Bloor. After asking him about the "Canadian content" section of the bookstore we had a similar discussion to similar effect. I see Canada's relationship with the U.S. as more "love-hate" than anything. Am I wrong? Well, I think you will find some people saying unflattering things about the US in the same manner people in Ontario will say unflattering things about Albertans and British Columbians and vice versa. That doesn't mean more than a small fraction of us actually hate each other. I've said unflattering things about segments of the US myself, but I certainly don't hate the US! Would I prefer to have, say, the British Isles and Australia on our border? Weeeeeeeelllll maaaaybeee. But the US would be a close third. :-P Edited June 17, 2014 by Argus Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
BubberMiley Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 I think this board would be improved if people using the ignore function would use it for its true purpose---ignoring---and not as a crutch for not backing up their arguments in discussions with people they are pretending to ignore. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Big Guy Posted June 18, 2014 Report Posted June 18, 2014 I have a suggestion that the administration review their policy of bumping previous threads into current threads. I believe that the strength and enjoyment of a public access board is the ability and enticement of new members to participate. I do understand that major issues do repeat periodically and are probably discussed at length at the time – By those who are participating at the time. But time does march on, situations change, participants come and go, some participants change avatars and subsequent events change the conditions under which the issue was originally discussed. I noticed that there was a thread about 7 years old that was bumped to meld with a current one. Any new participant wishing to participate has to read through an old thread, try to access links that no longer exist and read through opinions of participants who no longer exist. Some long term members may look at a thread in which they have already participated years ago and choose not to participate again. That is their choice. Those who are fairly new to the board may choose to add their opinions. That is also their choice. I notice that any individual can access threads back to 2003. I am not sure of the need for that if there is an issue of memory space. I guess if someone was looking for archival information on personal opinions eleven years ago then they would be satisfied. I suggest that current threads which appear to be on the same issue as other current threads continue to be melded for reasons of clarity and efficiency. I suggest that any thread where the last response or comment is older than 1 year not be brought forward into a current discussion. I suggest that all threads where the last response or comment is older then 2 years be allowed to disappear into the electronic black hole of history. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
WestCoastRunner Posted June 18, 2014 Report Posted June 18, 2014 I think this board would be improved if people using the ignore function would use it for its true purpose---ignoring---and not as a crutch for not backing up their arguments in discussions with people they are pretending to ignore. I agree. I cannot understand how a member could (get away with) use the ignore function to ignore posts in a thread. I can understand ignoring personal messages etc, but to completely block other members posts that are relevant to the thread and then to expect that poster to contribute in a meaningful way is ridiculous. And knowing that this poster has other folks on ignore reduces the value of their posts. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
WestCoastRunner Posted June 18, 2014 Report Posted June 18, 2014 BC is at least capable of conversing on subjects without posting extremist idiocy. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
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