How to deal with annoying idiots
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Forogar wrote:
I have recently been in a discussion with an annoying fanatic here in the lounge after coming to the defence of another member decrying the idiot position of said fanatic.
One will find fanatics on both sides of the isle. Leave your comments so that people will see what you have said.
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One will find fanatics on both sides of the isle.
The ones around here often straddle the middle.
“Use the word 'cybernetics,' Norbert, because nobody knows what it means. This will always put you at an advantage in arguments.” Claude Shannon (Information Theory scientist): letter to Norbert Weiner of M.I.T., circa 1940
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JimmyRopes wrote:
One will find fanatics on both sides of the isle.
The ones around here often straddle the middle.
“Use the word 'cybernetics,' Norbert, because nobody knows what it means. This will always put you at an advantage in arguments.” Claude Shannon (Information Theory scientist): letter to Norbert Weiner of M.I.T., circa 1940
BillWoodruff wrote:
The ones around here often straddle the middle.
I know what you mean. One day they will be arguing this and the next day that. They just like to debate but have no real conviction.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
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"Bah" is good: it is a first step, no matter how tentative, and off-balance, towards contact with your inner idiot. An unfettering of his voice so long stifled by denial. Prithee, do not be discouraged by the task that lies ahead of you: it can be a life's work to tame the inner idiot. And, what better place to nurture the inner idiot back from neurogenic catalepsy in the unconscious to vividly vicious expression than ... The Lounge ! cheers, Bill
“Use the word 'cybernetics,' Norbert, because nobody knows what it means. This will always put you at an advantage in arguments.” Claude Shannon (Information Theory scientist): letter to Norbert Weiner of M.I.T., circa 1940
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Prithee
It is a long time since I heard anyone use that word in a conversation. In fact, thinking about it, it was probably me that used it! It is now my word of the week and I shall use it at every opportunity. Prithee tell if you have any objection too this.
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