You know that copy-pasting dictionary definitions then strutting around like a cock isn't an argument, right?

You son of a bitch, YOU BROKE ROB!

(January 18, 2017 at 8:13 am)ProgrammingGodJordan Wrote: Dictionary (0): Philosophy is the study of......

Dictionary (1): To study is to observe...

Fun game!

Dictionary (2): Observation is the active acquisition of information

Dictionary (3):Acquisition is the strategy of buying and selling of various companies

Dictionary (4): Strategy is is a high level plan

Dictionary (5): High is a type of substance use disorder

Dictionary (6): Substance use disorder is a condition...

Dictionary (7): A condition is a filtering mechanism in relational database queries

Dictionary (8): Filters are critical components of both freshwater and marine aquaria

Therefore I have proven that Philosophy is a critical component of freshwater and marina aquaria. As if we hadn't known that all along.

(January 18, 2017 at 6:52 am)ProgrammingGodJordan Wrote:

Oh, we're going to play memeslap?! Why didn't you say so? I can do that!

Here, here's what I think about your point so far:

ProgrammingGodJordan Wrote:

Thumpalumpacus Wrote:No. Measurement is a specific sort of observation, which is laid out according to standards agreed-upon previously.

Separately, what do humans do, beyond observation/measurement?

Once again, you're trying to draw a false equivalence between observe and measure.

You may not understand the difference, but I do. You may be a "programming god", but I'm a writer, and words are my playthings. When you use a word around me, you'd goddamned well better be using it correctly. And in this case, you aren't.

[Extraneous claptrap font bullshit was stripped by Thump]

Also, that MJ meme is tired. Get some new material, or at least get the .gif, so you'll look like you're typing on something more modern than a 386.

I've got to admit. I love that this community doesn't just come together to trashy shitty religious arguments.
Although I'd like to see an equal opportunity trashing clause somewhere in the TOS.

"The AF forum community will trash any and all arguments regardless of metaphysical stance. User beware."

(January 18, 2017 at 1:50 pm)Aristocatt Wrote: I've got to admit.  I love that this community doesn't just come together to trashy shitty religious arguments.  
Although I'd like to see an equal opportunity trashing clause somewhere in the TOS.

"The AF forum community will trash any and all arguments regardless of metaphysical stance.  User beware."

You know, being an atheist or not isn't that important, whether people are using good or bad arguments is often more important than some particular conclusion. You can't prescribe conclusions, they need to be able to change depending on assumptions and data. But the arguments have to be good...

(January 18, 2017 at 1:57 pm)Alex K Wrote:

(January 18, 2017 at 1:50 pm)Aristocatt Wrote: I've got to admit.  I love that this community doesn't just come together to trashy shitty religious arguments.  
Although I'd like to see an equal opportunity trashing clause somewhere in the TOS.

"The AF forum community will trash any and all arguments regardless of metaphysical stance.  User beware."

You know, being an atheist or not isn't that important, whether people are using good or bad arguments is often more important than some particular conclusion. You can't prescribe conclusions, they need to be able to change depending on assumptions and data. But the arguments have to be good...

Agreed, 100%.

I just like seeing that people here don't get swept up in their identity.
Forums can often be a powerful echo chamber.

Theology is observable!

I just drove past a big whoopass horizontal rock crusher on the way to work this morning!
Praise Jebus!

(January 18, 2017 at 6:11 pm)ignoramus Wrote: Theology is observable!

I just drove past a big whoopass horizontal rock crusher on the way to work this morning!
Praise Jebus!

Blasphemy!!!