I'd like you to know I'm not 'Rush'. But in case you haven't noticed this cafe is quite dead compared to the activity levels it had a year or 2 ago. There may be good outcomes from that and bad ones. It's just a topic of conversation after all. No reason to get knotted up inside about it.

I would suggest that if you and others are not happy posting here in a moderated environment then you have alternative choices. Communicate in private, as you have suggested you already do above, or post elsewhere. The vast majority of the people on these boards are happy with the current climate, if they weren't they wouldn't be here.

"Vast majority?" What, you mean 10 or 20 people? 50 maybe? That's how you define vast majority? That's about all that post regularly. Few if any of them express any ideas, they just post. Anything. Everything.

The actual "vast majority" doesn't post at all. Ever. Regardless.

You're actually referring to a tiny tiny minority that seems to exist simply to waste resources, i.e., "here's another word," and "look, I posted after you did."

"You know, everything is not an anecdote. You have to discriminate. You choose things that are funny or mildly amusing or interesting. You're a miracle! Your stories have NONE of that. They're not even amusing ACCIDENTALLY! 'Honey, I'd like you to meet Del Griffith, he's got some amusing anecdotes for you. Oh and here's a gun so you can blow your brains out. You'll thank me for it.' I could tolerate any insurance seminar. For days I could sit there and listen to them go on and on with a big smile on my face. They'd say, 'How can you stand it?' I'd say, 'Cause I've been with Del Griffith. I can take ANYTHING.' You know what they'd say? They'd say, 'I know what you mean. The shower curtain ring guy. Woah.' It's like going on a date with a Chatty Cathy doll. I expect you have a little string on your chest, you know, that I pull out and have to snap back. Except I wouldn't pull it out and snap it back - you would. Agh! Agh! Agh! Agh! And by the way, you know, when you're telling these little stories? Here's a good idea - have a POINT. It makes it SO much more interesting for the listener!" --Neil Page, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, 1987

Lighten up Rush...This is just an internet message board...If others choose not to hurl insults at the intelligence of other posters like you do...Then it's their choice...There are plenty of boards where the more intellectual conversations you crave are in progress right now...Meanwhile as always...We will continue to absorb your contempt.

Well we can always discuss the theory of zero pint energy,with a cup of tea and biscuits on the side.

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Scorpions - Wind Of Change

I'd like you to know I'm not 'Rush'. But in case you haven't noticed this cafe is quite dead compared to the activity levels it had a year or 2 ago. There may be good outcomes from that and bad ones. It's just a topic of conversation after all. No reason to get knotted up inside about it.

I was quoting Rush...who appears earlier in this thread...and commenting on that quote.

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I'd like you to know I'm not 'Rush'. But in case you haven't noticed this cafe is quite dead compared to the activity levels it had a year or 2 ago. There may be good outcomes from that and bad ones. It's just a topic of conversation after all. No reason to get knotted up inside about it.

I was quoting Rush...who appears earlier in this thread...and commenting on that quote.

Oh, I'm sorry Dan.

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Founder of BOINC team Objectivists. Oh the humanity! Rational people crunching data!
I did NOT authorize this belly writing!

Well we can always discuss the theory of zero pint energy,with a cup of tea and biscuits on the side.

I for one like the ideo of "zero pint energy"! Does that mean I can all the pints I want and not get bigger as a result? I hope so!!!! I LOVE pints of beer!!! "Heavy" was my favorite when I was in Scotland! The night before I left I drank a TON of them!!!!

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Well we can always discuss the theory of zero pint energy,with a cup of tea and biscuits on the side.

I for one like the ideo of "zero pint energy"! Does that mean I can all the pints I want and not get bigger as a result? I hope so!!!! I LOVE pints of beer!!! "Heavy" was my favorite when I was in Scotland! The night before I left I drank a TON of them!!!!

oh excuse me it was Zero point energy

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Scorpions - Wind Of Change

Lighten up Rush...This is just an internet message board...If others choose not to hurl insults at the intelligence of other posters like you do...Then it's their choice...There are plenty of boards where the more intellectual conversations you crave are in progress right now...Meanwhile as always...We will continue to absorb your contempt.

Lighten up? I quoted Planes, Trains, and Automobiles ferchrissakes. It's a comedy. And that's one of the funniest parts...

I didn't hurl any insults, you just assume they are there because I don't post inanities or glad-hand people. I simply pointed out the glaring error in using "vast majority" to refer to the people that post here, nothing more.

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Cordially,
Rush

elrushbo2@theobviousgmail.com
Remove the obvious...

Lighten up Rush...This is just an internet message board...If others choose not to hurl insults at the intelligence of other posters like you do...Then it's their choice...There are plenty of boards where the more intellectual conversations you crave are in progress right now...Meanwhile as always...We will continue to absorb your contempt.

Lighten up? I quoted Planes, Trains, and Automobiles ferchrissakes. It's a comedy. And that's one of the funniest parts...

I didn't hurl any insults, you just assume they are there because I don't post inanities or glad-hand people. I simply pointed out the glaring error in using "vast majority" to refer to the people that post here, nothing more.

"You're actually referring to a tiny tiny minority that seems to exist simply to waste resources, i.e., "here's another word," and "look, I posted after you did."

That was the portion of your post i was referring to...the part that i assume you created...the movie quote follows your words...to continue your point...backhanded insults are still insults...no matter how cleverly they are crafted...

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"You're actually referring to a tiny tiny minority that seems to exist simply to waste resources, i.e., "here's another word," and "look, I posted after you did."

That was the portion of your post i was referring to...the part that i assume you created...the movie quote follows your words...to continue your point...backhanded insults are still insults...no matter how cleverly they are crafted...

Ummmm, that would be an insult if it weren't true. There actually is a tiny tiny minority that does seem to exist simply to waste resources. Should you disagree, refute it. Demonstrate how that isn't true.

That you don't find the description flattering doesn't mean it's an insult.

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Cordially,
Rush

elrushbo2@theobviousgmail.com
Remove the obvious...

Shame on both of you accusing each other wasting energy resources...

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Scorpions - Wind Of Change

"You're actually referring to a tiny tiny minority that seems to exist simply to waste resources, i.e., "here's another word," and "look, I posted after you did."

That was the portion of your post i was referring to...the part that i assume you created...the movie quote follows your words...to continue your point...backhanded insults are still insults...no matter how cleverly they are crafted...

Ummmm, that would be an insult if it weren't true. There actually is a tiny tiny minority that does seem to exist simply to waste resources. Should you disagree, refute it. Demonstrate how that isn't true.

That you don't find the description flattering doesn't mean it's an insult.

It was an insult Rush...intended an an insult...no matter how cordially it was presented...that is how some people will perceive it...If that's how you get your kicks...I'll just have to accept it...

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slap slap

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Scorpions - Wind Of Change

It was an insult Rush...intended an an insult...no matter how cordially it was presented...

Why? Because you sez so? Because you feel you can divine my intent when told specifically that you are incorrect?

that is how some people will perceive it...

Well, should they disagree, they can refute it, they can demonstrate how it isn't true. Something that you still fail to do.

If that's how you get your kicks...I'll just have to accept it...

Believe whatever you wish.

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Cordially,
Rush

elrushbo2@theobviousgmail.com
Remove the obvious...

To me, it is becoming clearer and clearer that the problem we have here is generational. The 50-60 somethings versus the 30 somethings. If that's the case, I am sad. I would be appalled if my father were to post some of the things I have seen here.

This is not to say that all 30 somethings have something against all 50-60 somethings or vice versa.

Nor is it to say that all 30 somethings get along with their fellow 30 somethings and the same can be said of the 50-60 somethings.

Funny thing is, among a particular age group, there seem to be plenty of things in terms of common interests, let alone the common experiences of a particular generation, that could bring us together. Sometimes, they do for a while. But then, somebody has to do a little venting, and takes it online, either on the people in their own age group or against the other age group I have mentioned.

So, how does this beginning of analysis seem so far? Does it seem to ring of some truth?

And, btw, where is Captain Avatar?!?

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Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes.

It was an insult Rush...intended an an insult...no matter how cordially it was presented...

Why? Because you sez so? Because you feel you can divine my intent when told specifically that you are incorrect?

that is how some people will perceive it...

Well, should they disagree, they can refute it, they can demonstrate how it isn't true. Something that you still fail to do.

If that's how you get your kicks...I'll just have to accept it...

Believe whatever you wish.

Nothing needs to be proved...only perceived...This is an internet message board not a court of law...There aren't many who want to set themselves up to be insulted by you...You feed on this kind of thing...only surfacing when you can make a snide remark at someone elses expense...This thread was your golden opportunity...Your attempt at spin control has failed miserably...at least with me.

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It was an insult Rush...intended an an insult...no matter how cordially it was presented...

Why? Because you sez so? Because you feel you can divine my intent when told specifically that you are incorrect?

that is how some people will perceive it...

Well, should they disagree, they can refute it, they can demonstrate how it isn't true. Something that you still fail to do.

If that's how you get your kicks...I'll just have to accept it...

Believe whatever you wish.

Nothing needs to be proved...only perceived...This is an internet message board not a court of law...There aren't many who want to set themselves up to be insulted by you...You feed on this kind of thing...only surfacing when you can make a snide remark at someone elses expense...This thread was your golden opportunity...Your attempt at spin control has failed miserably...at least with me.

I perceive that everyone else either loves Rush or at least bears him no ill will.
So ... STOP IT!!! JUST STOP IT!!!
Quit bullying Rush.
;)

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Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes.

To me, it is becoming clearer and clearer that the problem we have here is generational. The 50-60 somethings versus the 30 somethings. If that's the case, I am sad. I would be appalled if my father were to post some of the things I have seen here.

This is not to say that all 30 somethings have something against all 50-60 somethings or vice versa.

Nor is it to say that all 30 somethings get along with their fellow 30 somethings and the same can be said of the 50-60 somethings.

Funny thing is, among a particular age group, there seem to be plenty of things in terms of common interests, let alone the common experiences of a particular generation, that could bring us together. Sometimes, they do for a while. But then, somebody has to do a little venting, and takes it online, either on the people in their own age group or against the other age group I have mentioned.

So, how does this beginning of analysis seem so far? Does it seem to ring of some truth?

And, btw, where is Captain Avatar?!?

I don't get that sorry...how old exactly do you think the people in this thread are? Because I know most of their ages (Dan being the oldest at several billion years) and I am not seeing the divide you are.

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Nothing needs to be proved...only perceived...

Yay. More "sez you." Things are the way they are because Dan perceived them as that way.

This is an internet message board not a court of law...There aren't many who want to set themselves up to be insulted by you...

I know this will come as a surprise, yet again, but the fact that you dislike a true statement does not mean I intended it to insult anyone.

You feed on this kind of thing...only surfacing when you can make a snide remark at someone elses expense...This thread was your golden opportunity...

More "sez you." Things must be true because Dan sez them. Incessantly.

Your attempt at spin control has failed miserably...at least with me.

Believe whatever you wish.

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Cordially,
Rush

elrushbo2@theobviousgmail.com
Remove the obvious...

Nothing needs to be proved...only perceived...

Yay. More "sez you." Things are the way they are because Dan perceived them as that way.

This is an internet message board not a court of law...There aren't many who want to set themselves up to be insulted by you...

I know this will come as a surprise, yet again, but the fact that you dislike a true statement does not mean I intended it to insult anyone.

You feed on this kind of thing...only surfacing when you can make a snide remark at someone elses expense...This thread was your golden opportunity...

More "sez you." Things must be true because Dan sez them. Incessantly.

Your attempt at spin control has failed miserably...at least with me.

Believe whatever you wish.

I am through with you...enough is enough...have a nice day.

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To me, it is becoming clearer and clearer that the problem we have here is generational. The 50-60 somethings versus the 30 somethings. If that's the case, I am sad. I would be appalled if my father were to post some of the things I have seen here.

This is not to say that all 30 somethings have something against all 50-60 somethings or vice versa.

Nor is it to say that all 30 somethings get along with their fellow 30 somethings and the same can be said of the 50-60 somethings.

Funny thing is, among a particular age group, there seem to be plenty of things in terms of common interests, let alone the common experiences of a particular generation, that could bring us together. Sometimes, they do for a while. But then, somebody has to do a little venting, and takes it online, either on the people in their own age group or against the other age group I have mentioned.

So, how does this beginning of analysis seem so far? Does it seem to ring of some truth?

And, btw, where is Captain Avatar?!?

I don't get that sorry...how old exactly do you think the people in this thread are? Because I know most of their ages (Dan being the oldest at several billion years) and I am not seeing the divide you are.

I'm 40 going on a few billion myself. I think I get along with most people except R/B, Fuzzy, Ice (or is that iX). I've never had a problem with Rush or Misfit. All up I think this is isn't a generational thing, just personality clashes. (now don't get me started on Dogbytes)