Richard Dawkins Faith In Memes Is As Blind As A Christian's to God

[downbeatplumb]

i think you're right. now they realise they have no answer, rather than concede that i may be making a tiny bit of sense -imagine that- they instead loose interest.

'i can hardly see how you can claim that an idea doesn't exist'

yes, that's what i've been saying (sarcasm). why did you even bother replying? you offered nothing apart from further whinge.

You have been comprehensively answered time and time again and yet you refuse to understand them.

People have been very patient with you explaining the concept of memes in a way my seven year old could understand and yet you cling like a limpit to your mistaken view.

I think you are either toying with us, trying to see how mad you can make us, or you are a moron.

I suspect the latter.

[Cecco]

another dig at my personality! i'll add that to the list.

yes, downbeatplum, you have explained to me in the way a seven year old can understand, why not try explaining it as a man might understand? 'a refined sort of idea' is not a satifactory definition of a meme. i ask you a simple question which you can't answer and then you call me a moron.

[Paul the Human]

I've read this thread from the beginning... and I am a man... and I understand exactly what the rest of them have been trying to explain to you. Why don't you?

More importantly... why do you care so much about something that wouldn't fucking matter to anyone even if you were correct? It apparently matters to you, but again... I can only ask why.

Just for fun, let's say that Dawkins is a hypocritical fuckwad. Okay. So? Who gives a fuck?

[Scented Nectar]

Just for fun, let's say that Dawkins is a hypocritical fuckwad. Okay. So? Who gives a fuck?

Careful, if they are right and atheism is a religion with RD as our god or prophet or something, you could be excommunicated for blasphemy, sinner!!!

[Cecco]

who cares? who cares about accuracy and truth on a discussion about science? beats me mate, but there seems to be quite a few of you who really care about telling me how much you don't care. it's almost as if you care.

Paul The Human: if you understand so well, define one single unit of a meme for me...

if you understand so well explain to me the difference between a meme and an idea...

(if you don't understand so well, ignore my questions, and call me a cunt or something...)

[Autumnlicious]

cunt.

/that's being wholly ignorant and opinionated while simultaneously ignoring other people's arguments.

[Paul the Human]

Or, since I don't care, I could choose not to bother pandering to such an unpleasant troll. I'll choose that and toss in a little name calling for free. Bitch.

[Eilonnwy]

Alright guys, this is going to far and is ending in flames. Bringing this back to a discussion and not tossing around insults or it will be locked.

[Autumnlicious]

The thread will either die on its own or require assistance, I do not know.

But the frustration with our troll is real, and after a great many posts in a great many threads dealing with similar... individuals wears thin on some.

After a while, I stop visiting to cool down and let my irritation dwindle away before coming back.

Sometimes I feel that I am constantly asked to teach logic to illogical individuals who don't want to be taught yet demand dialogue on a forum devoted to the very core principles of rationalism and free thought.

That may just be me.

I do not condone bad behavior and am not excusing it, only explaining what led up to it, however small and petty.

[Eilonnwy]

If all you can say in a thread is "cunt" then just don't reply at all, no matter how trollish you feel the behavior is. Report it to the mods if you feel that strongly.