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Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?

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Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 7:01 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 9:40 am)Stimbo Wrote: No, you're not on your own.

I prefer "sceptic" myself.

You all spell funny.
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 7:04 pm
I prefer American spellings. They make more sense.
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 7:06 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm)Quantum Wrote: And then you proceed to show them how that is untrue?... ........right?

Yeah...untrue...
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 7:07 pm
The problem with the word skeptic is that it gets confused with cynic which is rather misunderstood too. I clarify. When looking at new or fantastic ideas, I want evidence.
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 7:31 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 7:01 pm)Jenny A Wrote:
(January 10, 2016 at 9:40 am)Stimbo Wrote: No, you're not on your own.

I prefer "sceptic" myself.

You all spell funny.

From where I sit, it's the other way round.
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January 11, 2016 at 4:41 am
(January 10, 2016 at 7:04 pm)Evie Wrote: I prefer American spellings. They make more sense.

They use less ink Tongue
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