(March 20, 2022 at 7:22 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote:

(March 20, 2022 at 7:20 pm)deepend Wrote:  
  As far as any forum is concerned, to them the whole problem with my truth is that I can defend it.  You could have a forum with 100 of the absolute top smartest people on the planet on it and I could still defend it.  Far beyond their ability to disagree.  That is if any of them were foolish enough to disagree.

Zero substance in this post.

"What's your process for determining what is true?"

You didn't even attempt to answer the question. You just rambled about "the forum." Camus asked you a legit question. Do you have an answer?

  If only "substance" was allowed.  Also, seeing how cam didn't answer my question, why should I answer his or hers.

Quote:  Hundreds (maybe thousands) of people have tried to refute the things I said.  People who were anything from dishwashers to college professors.  In about 98% of cases, they couldn't do so.  You know what would be a hoot?  If this was a forum where I could speak the truth.  You could then measure for yourself.

 

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Quote: If only "substance" was allowed.  Also, seeing how cam didn't answer my question, why should I answer his or hers.

If only passive-aggressive whinging wasn't allowed. No one gives a fuck about your questions

(March 20, 2022 at 7:23 pm)JairCrawford Wrote: A forum that cannot be named? Why am I morbidly curious?

  From what I have found at other forums, mentioning another forum is forbidden.  It isn't even allowed in a PM.  So much for a "Private" message.  I guess if you are in somebody elses house as one of the mods here put it, they are allowed to peek into the bathroom when you're using it.

(March 21, 2022 at 6:36 pm)deepend Wrote: You know what would be a hoot?  If this was a forum where I could speak the truth. 

Certainly, you are smart enough to articulate through your own words, without the assistance of links and images, the extent of your thoughts, no?

Quote:  From what I have found at other forums, mentioning another forum is forbidden.  It isn't even allowed in a PM.  So much for a "Private" message.  I guess if you are in somebody elses house as one of the mods here put it, they are allowed to peek into the bathroom when you're using i

(March 21, 2022 at 6:50 pm)deepend Wrote:

(March 20, 2022 at 7:23 pm)JairCrawford Wrote: A forum that cannot be named? Why am I morbidly curious?

  From what I have found at other forums, mentioning another forum is forbidden.  It isn't even allowed in a PM.  So much for a "Private" message.  I guess if you are in somebody elses house as one of the mods here put it, they are allowed to peek into the bathroom when you're using it.

Jesus Fuck, dude...go to one of these other spectacular forums and quite bitching about this one.

(March 21, 2022 at 6:23 pm)Helios Wrote:

(March 21, 2022 at 6:03 pm)deepend Wrote:  

  I have had that analogy used on me at other forums.  It just doesn't hold water.  This is the way I look at how forums operate.  You are a slave and you say things to your master against slavery.  Then the master has you tied up and lashes you with a whip.  Also, if this forum was in some way run by the government to restrict freedom of speech, they would likely use the same analogy you used.  Would you like to discuss this further?  Because there is much more I could say on the topic.

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It’s actually a very good analogy, even though you don’t understand it. I’ll try again: Freedom of speech is necessarily limited (as are all freedoms). The place were it is most limited is in regard to non-governmental entities. In other words, you don’t get to decide how you express yourself in my home. Similarly, you don’t get to decide how you post here as a new member. If you don’t like our 30/30 rule, that’s perfect fine. If you object to our rule regarding hate speech and slurs, that’s perfectly peachy as well. If you find these rules especially onerous, you are free to go to another forum, or start one of your own. But while you’re here, we expect you to follow the rules you agreed to when you signed up.

I can assure you that this forum is in no way run by any government, so it’s just silly of you to whinge about your freedom of speech (since it doesn’t apply here any more than it would if you were in my house).

I hope this clears it up for you.

Boru

(March 21, 2022 at 6:51 pm)Foxaire Wrote:

(March 21, 2022 at 6:36 pm)deepend Wrote:  You know what would be a hoot?  If this was a forum where I could speak the truth. 

Certainly, you are smart enough to articulate through your own words, without the assistance of links and images, the breadth of your thoughts, no?

That would require a donation of brain cells

(March 20, 2022 at 7:31 pm)JairCrawford Wrote:

(March 20, 2022 at 7:28 pm)deepend Wrote:   That's a pretty stupid rule.  I suggest you change it.  Does a meme of George Washington and what he said become acceptable to be shared on after 30 posts?  Or should such a meme be acceptable right from the get go.  I guess it depends on how you feel about George Washington.  So, how do you feel about him.

I think the rule is primarily a spam filter. Why do you assume we would not like George Washington?

  The "spam filter" was a moderator.  And if this forum is like most of the others, it's against the rules to speak about moderator actions.  So don't expect me to go there.

Quote: The "spam filter" was a moderator.  And if this forum is like most of the others, it's against the rules to speak about moderator actions.  So don't expect me to go there.

That sums up this guy's whole  gig