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  • N Nathan Minier

    Absolutely, but one of the core tenants of TFES is that gravity does not exist, as it would be highly inconvenient to them. Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level.

    "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." - Benjamin Disraeli

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    ZurdoDev
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    Nathan Minier wrote:

    Absolutely

    How so?

    There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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      Nathan Minier wrote:

      Absolutely

      How so?

      There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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      Nathan Minier
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      I was addressing the stupid 3 min of video I watched on your link and I already addressed it. That dude owes me $1000. Gravity. We can throw relativity in there too, if you please, but I'm not equipped (with the patience) to provide you with the primary school education that you require if you cannot understand that without further explanation.

      "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." - Benjamin Disraeli

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      • N Nathan Minier

        I was addressing the stupid 3 min of video I watched on your link and I already addressed it. That dude owes me $1000. Gravity. We can throw relativity in there too, if you please, but I'm not equipped (with the patience) to provide you with the primary school education that you require if you cannot understand that without further explanation.

        "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." - Benjamin Disraeli

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        ZurdoDev
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        Just wondering if anyone can prove, not theorize, that the earth is not flat. Didn't know you'd take it so personal.

        There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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        • Z ZurdoDev

          HobbyProggy wrote:

          Why do we still have to put up with this in 2017?

          Well, can you prove them wrong? :-\

          There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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          Nathan did that already :) Thanks.

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            Nathan did that already :) Thanks.

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            HobbyProggy wrote:

            Nathan did that already

            I meant in a more generic way, not in the one specific point. I've never seen anyone prove that the earth is not flat. Just curious if anyone can do that.

            There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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              HobbyProggy wrote:

              Nathan did that already

              I meant in a more generic way, not in the one specific point. I've never seen anyone prove that the earth is not flat. Just curious if anyone can do that.

              There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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              F ES Sitecore
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              GobblesGobbles wrote:

              I've never seen anyone prove that the earth is not flat

              Plenty of people have, from measuring the lengths of shadows to observing the perceived height of distant objects. Flat out denying these things is going to get you labelled a troll.

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              • Z ZurdoDev

                Just wondering if anyone can prove, not theorize, that the earth is not flat. Didn't know you'd take it so personal.

                There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                Nathan Minier
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                Nothing personal. It's just that as someone that has served as a tactical SATCOM technician I find the entire thing hysterical, but intellectually vapid. Go learn some satellite and antenna theory and you'll quickly realize that it's impossible for the Earth to be anything other than spherical. It's so far below the level of discourse that you may as well assert that water isn't wet. And the way around this is to throw out anything the doesn't conform to that particular picture of reality; e.g. gravity, spaceflight, curvature on the Earth (you get 30 miles LOS on average, bub). That's how politicians think, and they're the lowest form of life. I'm not going to put together a grand experiment for you; they've been done millions of times. Literally every time a man-made craft circles the planet. Every time a re-trans site is set up on a hilltop. Every time a show is watched over satellite. It really isn't personal, I firmly believe that everyone that embraces this garbage is a congenital idiot.

                "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." - Benjamin Disraeli

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                  GobblesGobbles wrote:

                  I've never seen anyone prove that the earth is not flat

                  Plenty of people have, from measuring the lengths of shadows to observing the perceived height of distant objects. Flat out denying these things is going to get you labelled a troll.

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                  F-ES Sitecore wrote:

                  Flat out denying these things

                  Where did I do that? I simply asked if anyone here can prove the earth is not flat. So far several have responded but not one has done it. Personally, I believe the earth is round but for each "proof" you have given the flat earth people have an explanation. Not saying they are true or even defending them but you have to admit that the perceived height of a distant object or the length of shadows is not proof but a good theory. Anyway, y'all seem to be taking this too serious.

                  F-ES Sitecore wrote:

                  is going to get you labelled a troll.

                  Oh boo hoo. Someone on the internet misunderstood the reason for my question and now doesn't like me. What shall I ever do? :rolleyes:

                  There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                  • N Nathan Minier

                    Nothing personal. It's just that as someone that has served as a tactical SATCOM technician I find the entire thing hysterical, but intellectually vapid. Go learn some satellite and antenna theory and you'll quickly realize that it's impossible for the Earth to be anything other than spherical. It's so far below the level of discourse that you may as well assert that water isn't wet. And the way around this is to throw out anything the doesn't conform to that particular picture of reality; e.g. gravity, spaceflight, curvature on the Earth (you get 30 miles LOS on average, bub). That's how politicians think, and they're the lowest form of life. I'm not going to put together a grand experiment for you; they've been done millions of times. Literally every time a man-made craft circles the planet. Every time a re-trans site is set up on a hilltop. Every time a show is watched over satellite. It really isn't personal, I firmly believe that everyone that embraces this garbage is a congenital idiot.

                    "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." - Benjamin Disraeli

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                    Nathan Minier wrote:

                    I find the entire thing hysterical

                    I agree.

                    There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                    • D Daniel Pfeffer

                      In other news, the UN General Assembly just voted 190 to 3 to declare that the Earth is a cube with a tassel on each corner. Debate about the shape of the tassels is ongoing.

                      If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                      Daniel Pfeffer wrote:

                      Debate about the shape of the tassels is ongoing.

                      and always will be. Vast wars will be waged against the color of the tassels, and whether or not they cover up enough bare space. :sigh:

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                      • N Nathan Minier

                        Nothing personal. It's just that as someone that has served as a tactical SATCOM technician I find the entire thing hysterical, but intellectually vapid. Go learn some satellite and antenna theory and you'll quickly realize that it's impossible for the Earth to be anything other than spherical. It's so far below the level of discourse that you may as well assert that water isn't wet. And the way around this is to throw out anything the doesn't conform to that particular picture of reality; e.g. gravity, spaceflight, curvature on the Earth (you get 30 miles LOS on average, bub). That's how politicians think, and they're the lowest form of life. I'm not going to put together a grand experiment for you; they've been done millions of times. Literally every time a man-made craft circles the planet. Every time a re-trans site is set up on a hilltop. Every time a show is watched over satellite. It really isn't personal, I firmly believe that everyone that embraces this garbage is a congenital idiot.

                        "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." - Benjamin Disraeli

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                        Nathan Minier wrote:

                        I firmly believe that everyone that embraces this garbage is a congenital idiot.

                        :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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                        • Z ZurdoDev

                          F-ES Sitecore wrote:

                          Flat out denying these things

                          Where did I do that? I simply asked if anyone here can prove the earth is not flat. So far several have responded but not one has done it. Personally, I believe the earth is round but for each "proof" you have given the flat earth people have an explanation. Not saying they are true or even defending them but you have to admit that the perceived height of a distant object or the length of shadows is not proof but a good theory. Anyway, y'all seem to be taking this too serious.

                          F-ES Sitecore wrote:

                          is going to get you labelled a troll.

                          Oh boo hoo. Someone on the internet misunderstood the reason for my question and now doesn't like me. What shall I ever do? :rolleyes:

                          There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                          GobblesGobbles wrote:

                          for each "proof" you have given the flat earth people have an explanation

                          Not really, the explanations either have no scientific basis, are simply untrue, involve monumental conspiracy theories, or when none of the above apply they simply ignore the proof.

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                            F-ES Sitecore wrote:

                            Flat out denying these things

                            Where did I do that? I simply asked if anyone here can prove the earth is not flat. So far several have responded but not one has done it. Personally, I believe the earth is round but for each "proof" you have given the flat earth people have an explanation. Not saying they are true or even defending them but you have to admit that the perceived height of a distant object or the length of shadows is not proof but a good theory. Anyway, y'all seem to be taking this too serious.

                            F-ES Sitecore wrote:

                            is going to get you labelled a troll.

                            Oh boo hoo. Someone on the internet misunderstood the reason for my question and now doesn't like me. What shall I ever do? :rolleyes:

                            There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                            I know you are joking and you don't believe the earth is flat, but your arguing for proof in a jokingly fashion is lost on most of us, including myself sometimes; I think you missed it on the delivery....maybe not. Just so you know, it has been proven that the world is not flat, thousands of times over. To even question it makes one an idiot and fucking weirdo. Just saying... :)

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                              I know you are joking and you don't believe the earth is flat, but your arguing for proof in a jokingly fashion is lost on most of us, including myself sometimes; I think you missed it on the delivery....maybe not. Just so you know, it has been proven that the world is not flat, thousands of times over. To even question it makes one an idiot and fucking weirdo. Just saying... :)

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                              ZurdoDev
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                              Is it just me or is flat earth theory gaining momentum?

                              There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                                Is it just me or is flat earth theory gaining momentum?

                                There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                                yes.

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                                • Z ZurdoDev

                                  Jeremy Falcon wrote:

                                  we can all come together in the SB over wondering WTF is wrong with these people.

                                  Until CP members who do believe in flat earth get the courage to stand up for their beliefs. :-D

                                  There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                                  Touché.

                                  Jeremy Falcon

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                                  • J Jorgen Andersson

                                    GobblesGobbles wrote:

                                    You cannot argue against this

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                                    Jeremy Falcon
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                                    :laugh:

                                    Jeremy Falcon

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                                    • Z ZurdoDev

                                      Is it just me or is flat earth theory gaining momentum?

                                      There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                                      Do TFES believe in momentum? Can you prove that it exists? Etc. ;P


                                      "These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined." - Homer

                                      "These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined" - Homer

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                                      • Richard DeemingR Richard Deeming

                                        Do TFES believe in momentum? Can you prove that it exists? Etc. ;P


                                        "These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined." - Homer

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                                        Richard Deeming wrote:

                                        Do TFES believe in momentum?

                                        Clearly not or else we'd fall off the side of the earth.

                                        Richard Deeming wrote:

                                        Can you prove that it exists?

                                        Just as easily I can prove you exist. :laugh:

                                        There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                                        • Z ZurdoDev

                                          HobbyProggy wrote:

                                          Nathan did that already

                                          I meant in a more generic way, not in the one specific point. I've never seen anyone prove that the earth is not flat. Just curious if anyone can do that.

                                          There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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                                          Ever were on a ship? Just check what you see first, or does a ship just pop up on the horizon?

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