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The Professor says

Bigsby says

And I'm perfectly happy to change my mind. I do so frequently, but posting daft images and videos from conspiracy websites is not generally the way to change someone's mind if they have any kind of critical thinking skills.

Here is another "daft image" from a conspiracy website. Do you recognize this one? It shows how a building can destroy itself.

Yes, I recognize it as you are again posting the same stuff that has already been posted a number of times before. And as before, you seem to have totally failed to take note of the rather glaring differences between the Bazant image and your 9/11 conspiracy theory one, 'professor.'
And your moving on from all this doesn't seem to have lasted very long, has it?

I tried watching that clip and it got stuck at 2:32 mins.

2+3+2= 7

In numerology, the expression number "7" means:
"You are gifted with an analytical mind and an enormous appetite for the answers to life's hidden questions. "

That's from one numerology site. However, another one owned by someone who can't spell worth a shit says it's more about the spiritual and threw out a bunch of words like "chakra" in an attempt to impress me... then they wished me a "Woderful day." (hey - at least they spelled "day" correctly). But these two numerologists disagree with each other, and I'm thinking someone got to one of them in order to have me thrown off the scent.

Please note that I would provide links to these sites, but I truly don't give a shit and will now pour myself a glass of wine. Is it a conspiracy that I've been driven to drink at 1:30p? Hmmm...

The Professor says

I am certain that the video sticking is a conspiracy.

You know I was just yanking your chain, right? All of the sudden this thread became about whether or not you are a liar, rather than the childish name calling by a poster...

Oops - I guess we stole the original thread a while back so I have absolutely no room to talk. And yet I can't shut up.

It's a conspiracy!!!

The Professor says

elliemae says

All of the sudden this thread became about whether or not you are a liar

Really? When did that happen?

I didn't say that you are a liar - and my use of the word "liar" was incorrect. Actually, Bigsby used the words "biased" and "wrong." I have no opinion on those either, and I stopped reading that conversation. Hell, he might even have called you a poopy head for all that I know (again, I gots no opinion).

The thing about conspiracy theories is that most of the time they're hard to prove, and even harder to disprove. IMHO, as long as they cast some doubt on the subject, they can't be proven or disproven. I've read some of the 9/11 theories and while I don't believe them, I don't disbelieve them either. I don't know what to believe but I don't spend a lot of time on it either.

Truth be told, I have no problem with you or whether or not you are an actual "Professor." Silly me, though - I just looked up the description of "professor" and you meet it.

The Professor says

I do not have a Phd.

BS = Bullshit
MS = More Shit
Ph.D = Piled higher & deeper

Some of the most highly educated people I've met (3 Ph.D's and years of experience in their field) are dumb as sand in other area and possess no common sense.

The Professor says to Bigsby

you're a good speller.

I are to. It hirtz thet yew dint say sew.

elliemae says

Truth be told, I have no problem with you or whether or not you are an actual "Professor." Silly me, though - I just looked up the description of "professor" and you meet it.

Not in Europe, and I was under the impression that even in the US, university teachers need to hold a PhD to be referred to as a professor.

elliemae says

The thing about conspiracy theories is that most of the time they're hard to prove, and even harder to disprove.

Only in the sense that those who believe in them are so invested that no amount of evidence is likely to change their opinion. That isn't the same as being 'even harder to disprove.'

The Professor says

Professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes".

I do profess I am "The Professor"!

Case closed, conspiracy revealed, shows over.

Would my next Disliker please step up to the podium.

Keep posting your 9/11 nonsense and I'm sure plenty of people will step forward, 'professor'.

The Professor says

Bigsby says

Keep posting your 9/11 nonsense and I'm sure plenty of people will step forward, 'professor'.

If I post one more picture will you let this conspiracy drop?

It's you who has been peddling the conspiracy theory, not me. And no, just keep your lack of critical thinking skills to yourself and save us from yet another already posted image.

well, it's not me...cause your avatar reminds me of my grandfather... giving me the bird....

The Professor says

Bigsby says

Not in Europe, and I was under the impression that even in the US, university teachers need to hold a PhD to be referred to as a professor.

Professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes".

I do profess I am "The Professor"!

Case closed, conspiracy revealed, shows over.

Would my next Disliker please step up to the podium.

adam, eve, et al predates that...

The Professor says

elliemae says

I've read some of the 9/11 theories and while I don't believe them, I don't disbelieve them either. I don't know what to believe but I don't spend a lot of time on it either.

Their have been conspiracies ever since 2 men plotted to take a lone hunters kill...

Shit floats baby, even the good shit.

The Professor says

I have made it to the top 20 most disliked on Patnet! That is quite an honor! Thank you for your support!

If you aren't disliked and ignore by some people, you aren't saying anything worthwhile. For example, if your book is banned or burned, you're in good company.

Just wondering, does anyone think of the proprietor Patrick?

He must 'keep the electricity on' somehow by paying to keeping the website online and up to date.

Has anyone ever considered that maybe 'your' behaviour has kept this site from moving forward to something bigger$ for the proprietor? Where he wouldn't have to get a real job?

Of course, I don't know Patrick and if this is just a hobby, then, I am off base.

I enjoy reading and occasionally posting, obviously and am grateful for yes, still, the information that can be retrieved from the site.

I'll just have to come out and say it, I find many of you selfish, very self obsorbed in your own, individual, distinct ways.

Again, when was the last time you thought of someone else? Like the owner who keeps the lights on?

Thought so.

David9 says

I'll just have to come out and say it, I find many of you selfish, very self
obsorbed in your own, individual, distinct ways

That is a symptom of america and the world. I gotsta get mine and protect mines and my family or I will get rolled on. A matter of justice and ultimately survival.

Call it Crazy says

Apparently somebody does.... he has 3 Ignores....

LOL, humor is good. You I like.

Call it Crazy says

So, why did you dislike my post??

I didn't dislike your post, didn't even read the post above mine, which is yours until just now.

When I get a thought a paragraph or more, and think it might be interesting, I write it.

No worries.

David9 says

I'll just have to come out and say it, I find many of you selfish, very self obsorbed in your own, individual, distinct ways.

and you took the time to tell us didja?
Wanna impress me, post your next post as a Premium member. I mean god forbid you should come across as a sanctimonious phony, like Husein.

CaptainShuddup says

Wanna impress me, post your next post as a Premium member

Look who is talking? I don't see a 'Premium Membership'.

I have already explained that before. I will not support a 'bully' site. It is against personal principles. From some, I am disrespected and called names, Premium membership or not.

Although I could change my mind..

But you're the one "Bullying" you don't agree with people so you're attacking them.
Why don't people like you, just go to the MSNBC headquarters, go around back to the outdoor spigot, turn it on full blast, tilt your head upside down and place your mouth over the tap, and just suck it all in.
Why waste your time on a site like this, where you might learn an alternate way to view things, other than the manufactured Liberal news sewage.

Is that in the TOS??

David9 says

Again, when was the last time you thought of someone else?

SoftShell says

Is that in the TOS??

Terms of Service. Good Idea! If one exists, I have not seen it nor immediately found it.

Venturing out, maybe there will be an open house to wreak more havoc later..

Aren't the likes and dislikes weighted according to "ignore"s?

Most of the members who would give the "most liked" more "dislikes" have them on ignore so they can no longer dislike them. Otherwise, they would be giving them a lot more dislikes.

Doesn't one "ignore" count for 40 or 50 "dislikes"?

As pathetic, gratuitous, obnoxious, vile, ridiculous, irredeemable, antagonistic, revolting, childish, foul and gross as I have been, I have only gotten one ignore.

Turtledove, a soccer mom, has one ignore.

Elliemae, a kindly social worker who writes books about helping the elderly and disabled, and helps them to negotiate the byzantine, punishing gauntlet of government/nursing home bureaucratic services, has 4 ignores.

I guess I have to sink to the lowest of the low and start pointing out Sandy Hook photoshopped pictures.

Ceffer says

I guess I have to sink to the lowest of the low and start pointing out Sandy Hook photoshopped pictures.

Where's Leo when you need him?

Yeah what's up with the hate on EllieMae though? How can you look at those trusting eyes and panting anxiety to please and click dislike?

The Professor says

Elliemae in the top ten of most disliked? She seems like such a sweet person?

I used to Like elliemae's comments a lot but she can turn surprisingly nasty. It might be due to her meds, or the pain from her arthritis, or a combination. I don't hate her, but some of her comments are so delusional that I have Disliked those. She has racked up more than a thousand Dislikes; I can't claim credit for more than a tiny fraction of those, but I can guess that other people probably reacted the same way.

Ceffer says

Elliemae...has 4 ignores.

I don't ignore Elliemae, though she ignores me. She can be a sarcastic and tedious booster of Obamneycare, for example, which she sees as the only way to maintain access to her chronic pills. Note that Obamneycare doesn't get her any closer to a cure, in fact that goal is likely pushed further away. Desperation can drive shortsighted advocacy and her comments can get hostile if you don't share her conclusions. That's true for many Obamneycare advocates though; they arrogate to themselves an unmerited moral authority to coerce others 'for their own good', which is a common trait encouraged by both major parties - each for their own reasons of maximizing power.

The Professor says

Dislike has more to do with who your persona is rather than what you say here on Patnet.

I agree, I just don't understand how people like Vincent, Tech Gromet, or John Bailo can get a dislike. I'm not suggesting that all of their post should be liked, but they've got to be most neutrally least provocative persona's here. I can't think of any thing they ever posted and though, "Gee what a crummy thing to say..."

CaptainShuddup says

The Professor says

Dislike has more to do with who your persona is rather than what you say here on Patnet.

I agree, I just don't understand how people like Vincent, Tech Gromet, or John Bilbo can get a dislike. I'm not suggesting that all of their post should be liked, but they've got to be most neutrally least provocative persona's here. I can't think of any thing they ever posted and though, "Gee what a crummy thing to say..."

One of those Users posted a comment that advocated violence against the President. It was unacceptable, and I Disliked that comment.

I don't agree that it's about personas. There isn't an option to Like or Dislike a particular User, though you can Friend, Unfriend, or Ignore. I answered a question about a User account that has a lot of Dislikes, and my answer has already drawn a Dislike, but I don't take that personally.

Why on earth does OP have FOUR dislikes?

dodgerfanjohn says

Why on earth does OP have FOUR dislikes?

Dressed too provocatively and asking for it?

Starting a thread about likes/dislikes?

Some people just dislike dislikes.

Vicente says

dodgerfanjohn says

Why on earth does OP have FOUR dislikes?

Dressed too provocatively and asking for it?

Starting a thread about likes/dislikes?

Shrug.

It's a function of the forum. I dunno what's offensive or not offensive about discussing such a topic.

I personally tend to click a dislike on the posts that are deliberately inflammatory, obtuse or illogical. I don't dislike any based on ideology but on the merits of their points.

I suspect others might use it like monkey poop.