tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post6160722094663299874..comments2023-10-29T08:19:51.395-05:00Comments on The Raytractors - Ray Comfort's Detractors: It's clearly just a bird....MacGyver Jrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307024564664964571noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-80004862262778358692008-10-24T19:46:00.000-05:002008-10-24T19:46:00.000-05:00NM,Oh, I see you have your check book also!NM,<BR/>Oh, I see you have your check book also!Froggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972110380349786742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-7775247298665444482008-10-24T13:54:00.000-05:002008-10-24T13:54:00.000-05:00Froggie,"This is the place for controversy and I h...Froggie,<BR/><BR/><B><I>"This is the place for controversy and I have a blank check for mayhem."</I></B><BR/><BR/>Best comment EVER !!!nonmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986030395050670437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-91755373414672422802008-10-24T12:50:00.000-05:002008-10-24T12:50:00.000-05:00Laof,You said,"well, it just knocked you down...Laof,<BR/><BR/>You said,<BR/>"well, it just knocked you down a notch on my 'opinion-meter'."<BR/><BR/>Good. This is the place for controversy and I have a blank check for mayhem.<BR/><BR/>Then,<BR/>"I know that there are some that feel I belong to a group that can't think critically. Some even (erroneously) group me with 'the fundies'"<BR/><BR/>Actually, I have detected a semblence of rationality in your comments. But most important to me at this juncture is who should we "group" you with?<BR/><BR/>I may have missed something but I don't know where you are coming from and that is why I chose to get under your skin a bit. :>Froggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972110380349786742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-35407165441154445572008-10-24T12:29:00.000-05:002008-10-24T12:29:00.000-05:00LOAF,Maybe I'll trademark it. Snarky comment™. ;...LOAF,<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'll trademark it. Snarky comment™. ;Pnonmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986030395050670437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-91673564993317106832008-10-24T12:03:00.000-05:002008-10-24T12:03:00.000-05:00All -I hereby attribute the use of 'snarky comment...All -<BR/><BR/>I hereby attribute the use of 'snarky comment' to 'nonmagic'.<BR/><BR/>NM -<BR/><BR/>Sorry, I thought it was you but I hope this corrects it. no disrespect to you on this point. I just didn't want to attribute it to the wrong person. And, even though it was just a day (two?) ago, I didn't have time to look at it (and my memory is definitely fallable).<BR/><BR/>Although, I do seem to remember you using it more than once, but that's not important to me if it isn't to you.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-30077065204268021832008-10-24T11:58:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:58:00.000-05:00LOAF,You said: "As someone else here is fond of s...LOAF,<BR/><BR/>You said: <BR/><BR/>"As someone else here is fond of saying - that's a snarky comment."<BR/><BR/>Since you aren't giving credit where it's due, I'll fix that for ya. That 'someone' was me. And I'm not 'fond' of it, I said it <B>once</B>. To you. <BR/><BR/>I fully encourage you to become a contributer here. As a matter of fact, I await it with giddy anticipation. I'd really love to see what you have to put forth.nonmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986030395050670437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-41801182150925875402008-10-24T11:10:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:10:00.000-05:00Psh - don't wait *too* long :)The list is pretty m...Psh - don't wait *too* long :)<BR/><BR/>The list is pretty much made up of people who've volunteered for the position, rather than a club requiring a secret handshake. If you've got stuff to say, whether it involves challenging atheist or Raytractor behaviors, or looking for answers to questions you have, or commentary on the latest political situation, or whatever: stand right up and ask.<BR/><BR/>It's not a popularity contest - it's a soapbox.Whatevermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458601080799278850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-73540163799421210572008-10-24T10:50:00.000-05:002008-10-24T10:50:00.000-05:00@expatmatt:" know I've personally been a prick* to...@expatmatt:<BR/><BR/>" know I've personally been a prick* to you on a number of occasions and it's mostly unwarranted - I put it down to pent up frustration finding a release point and you being the unlucky recipient#. "<BR/><BR/>*I wouldn't put it that harshly. You've stated your opinions.<BR/><BR/>#Unlucky? well, maybe not. Perhaps I thrive attention. You'd have to know me better. Perhaps I am a masochist (just a bit)... I may have to apolgize to 'tilia' yet again for her perhaps-accurate assessment.<BR/><BR/>Yes, it was you that invited me to be a contributor earlier, but aside from WeM's affirmation of that, nobody else did.<BR/><BR/>I'm waffling for sure, and still deciding which side of the fence I'll fall over (to?) as far as that decision. Like most 'parties', sometimes it's just nice having been invited.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-87468270392329419182008-10-24T10:02:00.000-05:002008-10-24T10:02:00.000-05:00laof,I'm fine with you being a contributor (I thin...laof,<BR/><BR/>I'm fine with you being a contributor (I think I even invited you to join a while back?) just so long as you post something interesting - the same goes for everyone.<BR/><BR/>I think the main reason you get a lot of flack is because the comments are posted here in a much more responsive way than at, say, Atheist Central. <BR/><BR/>It's hard to feel like you're actually having a conversation/debate/argument with anyone over there and when you do, it's generally the same recycled tripe about Darwin being a racist or there being no transitional fossils (hey, on topic!). There's no sense of actually getting anywhere with the discussion.<BR/><BR/>So when the chat moves back here and we get theists like Jean and SCMike and Sye posting their inanity, there is a tendency to lump everyone in together.<BR/><BR/>I know I've personally been a prick to you on a number of occasions and it's mostly unwarranted - I put it down to pent up frustration finding a release point and you being the unlucky recipient. <BR/><BR/>Of course, if you do say some stupid shit, we're going to jump all over that too but I guess that's a bit of confirmation bias coming through on our end.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, /rant.ExPatMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666078524214384329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-62353208585401486182008-10-24T08:39:00.000-05:002008-10-24T08:39:00.000-05:00I personally would enjoy the occasional topic writ...I personally would enjoy the occasional topic written by a theist.<BR/><BR/>I have to be honest, though - I'm not positive that we don't already have this happening. I just don't remember seeing anything in the recent past...Whatevermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458601080799278850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-2233563558535919652008-10-24T08:36:00.000-05:002008-10-24T08:36:00.000-05:00yes, I guess I should use 'preview' more often too...yes, I guess I should use 'preview' more often too...<BR/><BR/>That should be 'BTW' not 'BTY'.<BR/><BR/>I'm imperfect as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-63587219729170200182008-10-24T08:34:00.000-05:002008-10-24T08:34:00.000-05:00Froggie said:"Perhaps you are one of those people ...Froggie said:<BR/><BR/>"Perhaps you are one of those people that refers to the Chinese People as "Chinks." "<BR/><BR/>Yeah froggie, when you can't provide a coherent statement, pull out the 'racist' card. And the rest of your five posts (with which you were trying to pull a response) were actually giving me pause to think.<BR/><BR/>My opinion on the party that controls China is based on documented evidence that they control (and yes, MANIPULATE) the information that comes out through 'official' channels, if they feel it suits their needs. Just read some of the REAL news that came out of the Olympics (or 'post' olympics) for some current evidence of this.<BR/><BR/>If you'd taken the time to analyze my post, you'd see that I wasn't doubting the actual discovery (although the rendered drawings are quite hilarious and 'fanciful'), I was expressing my opinion to be critical of ANYTHING that comes from the 'mouths' of the communists - whether it fits your needs or is contrary.<BR/><BR/>I know that there are some that feel I belong to a group that can't think critically. Some even (erroneously) group me with 'the fundies' (which is a broad brush too, BTY, kaitlyn). And, of course, you seem to automatically reject anything I would say (let's see, who said that I did that, previously? hmmm... I'll do the research later).<BR/><BR/>I really do appreciate the sensible arguments and debate put out by people such as WeM, Margon, even you too, sometimes, Froggie. But to be critical, you have to listen to other opinions without prejudice.<BR/><BR/>I thought better of (I guess you could say, I was mildly impreesed by) most of your arguments, but to pull something like that off without even knowing me - well, it just knocked you down a notch on my 'opinion-meter'.<BR/><BR/>There... more fodder for you to throw back at me or with which to make more wild accusations.<BR/><BR/>@kaitlyn -<BR/><BR/>As someone else here is fond of saying - that's a snarky comment.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps I should request the contributor option for this blog. If 'you guys' haven't changed your mind.<BR/><BR/>Of course, a denial would show the one-sidedness of the blog and its regulars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-34483582441567918062008-10-24T04:34:00.000-05:002008-10-24T04:34:00.000-05:00Quasar said... Hitler was a polar bear!TEACH THE C...Quasar said... <BR/><I>Hitler was a polar bear!<BR/><BR/>TEACH THE CONTROVERSY.</I><BR/><BR/>Everyone knows that the evidence for that was manufactured by the Illuminati to draw attention away from the German V2 Rocket program.<BR/><BR/>He was obviously a shape-shifting reptilian from the Pleiades Cluster.Mr Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586629477855335030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-4319873073276447072008-10-23T18:51:00.000-05:002008-10-23T18:51:00.000-05:00Kaitlyn said... LAOF, I think you're painting the ...Kaitlyn said... <BR/>LAOF, I think you're painting the Chinese with a mighty large brush there.<BR/><BR/>Kait, I damn near fell out of my chair on reading that....<BR/>There is not a brush broadenough with which to paint all those indigeonus tribes. China is a most interesting study of society. Yummy! Sociological dilemnas galore!Froggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972110380349786742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-22075093622874758742008-10-23T18:42:00.000-05:002008-10-23T18:42:00.000-05:00Loaf,Re: Addendum to last commentPerhaps you are o...Loaf,<BR/><BR/>Re: Addendum to last comment<BR/><BR/>Perhaps you are one of those people that refers to the Chinese People as "Chinks." Fuck You.<BR/><BR/>/dFroggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972110380349786742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-69017167967169907172008-10-23T18:35:00.000-05:002008-10-23T18:35:00.000-05:00Laof,You said,"No, I just don't trust the quality ...Laof,<BR/><BR/>You said,<BR/>"No, I just don't trust the quality of work produced by most sources within China."<BR/><BR/>I am not going to go through my journal and supply you with the details, but if you care to research this you will find that it was a bunch of Austrailian Paleontologists that were given permission by the Chinese gument to dig in that area. China has been increasingly open to archeologists, etc, to work in their country.<BR/><BR/>I can tell you that there are more disoveries coming. China has been, and still is a rather closed society that is starting to open up-----based on science. It's a long story, but, suffice to say that you will see some very intersting discoveries coming out of there in the next few years.<BR/><BR/>There is a site in China that if the gov't ever grants permission to dig it, will produce the most profound ancient knowledge ever known (based on early human beliefs.)<BR/><BR/>China has been fairly ammenable to requests from scientists all over the world to come there and study. They are slow, and very selective, but the results so far are very good.Froggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972110380349786742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-86124555606830966792008-10-23T18:16:00.000-05:002008-10-23T18:16:00.000-05:00NM,You said,"That new disclaimer he has is also an...NM,<BR/>You said,<BR/>"That new disclaimer he has is also another example of his ego/control issues. He should have just said what he really wanted to say which was 'If you dare post here your words are my property'. He gets off on shit like that."<BR/><BR/>Man, you hit that nail on the head.<BR/>Thanks.Froggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972110380349786742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-39528007441764859612008-10-23T18:11:00.000-05:002008-10-23T18:11:00.000-05:00Liz said... Well that just fries my ass.Haaaa! Th...Liz said... <BR/>Well that just fries my ass.<BR/><BR/>Haaaa! That takes me back thirty years. My uncle Donald was fond of saying that. He was a helicopter pilot; came out of Nam. He got killed by a truck running a red light. I think of him quite often.Froggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972110380349786742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-24494132771888836722008-10-23T17:06:00.000-05:002008-10-23T17:06:00.000-05:00I admit, "Tiktockalick" made me laugh.I admit, "Tiktockalick" made me laugh.Quasarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219765882891909223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-17277721578854838162008-10-23T17:05:00.000-05:002008-10-23T17:05:00.000-05:00To be fair, he would need a mighty large brush if ...To be fair, he would need a mighty large brush if he was going to paint all the Chinese.<BR/><BR/>If you're concerned about the quality of their scientific output, you'll be glad to hear that there's a wonderful thing in the global scientific community called 'peer review'. Remember that S. Korean guy who claimed he had cloned a human? That's the sort of stuff that the peer review system sniffs out pretty quickly.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure all their work will be thoroughly analyzed by numerous experts around the globe before it is considered to be 'fact' by the scientific community at large.ExPatMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666078524214384329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-90413739111647723052008-10-23T16:39:00.000-05:002008-10-23T16:39:00.000-05:00LAOF, I think you're painting the Chinese with a m...LAOF, I think you're painting the Chinese with a mighty large brush there.Debunkey Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355896606457674317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-19981511957390406282008-10-23T15:39:00.000-05:002008-10-23T15:39:00.000-05:00expatmatt asks:"LAOF,Do you think that the Chinese...expatmatt asks:<BR/><BR/>"LAOF,<BR/><BR/>Do you think that the Chinese government is in on the Great Evolution Swindle as well as the godless scientific communities of the west?"<BR/><BR/>No, I just don't trust the quality of work produced by most sources within China, whether they are manufactured goods, scientific discoveries, even statements of 'fact'.<BR/><BR/>I have nothing against the people, just the goverment and any 'community' controlled by the goverment for its own gain (including the Chinese scientific community).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-80985297258068722942008-10-23T15:34:00.000-05:002008-10-23T15:34:00.000-05:00@ Liz, Beanstalk, Froggie...Ahh, I see. My defini...@ Liz, Beanstalk, Froggie...<BR/><BR/>Ahh, I see. My definition of 'heretic' is at fault. I was thinking more along the lines of Christians merely pointing out his mistakes and the like, not damning him to hell and all that jazz.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Haha! Verification code is 'Latin'..... perfect for <I>Epidexipteryx</I>.Ornitheologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543594076285083610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-38024100950892433472008-10-23T14:25:00.000-05:002008-10-23T14:25:00.000-05:00While I don't want to advocate shutting him down (...While I don't want to advocate shutting him down (or hoping that it happens), it would be foolish of him to try to profit from intellectual property that isn't his.Whatevermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458601080799278850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140917903722388348.post-4932711382664526682008-10-23T14:12:00.000-05:002008-10-23T14:12:00.000-05:00WEM,Great point. He should take a closer look at ...WEM,<BR/><BR/>Great point. He should take a closer look at that. I mean, you know...it'd be a real pity of Blogger shut him down for TOS violation, now wouldn't it?nonmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986030395050670437noreply@blogger.com