Proof that Joph and gbaji will never be able to change one another's minds:
http://lifehacker.com/5811255/why-you-cant-win-an-argument-on-the-internet
Of course, this applies to other posters as well.
Even though the article is pretty much stating the obvious, it was an interesting read.
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George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
I've already said: I don't post to convince Gbaji that he's wrong, I post to show everyone else that Gbaji is wrong :)
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
I've already said: I don't post to convince Gbaji that he's wrong, I post to show everyone else that Gbaji is wrong :)
Funny. I was going to say the very same thing. In reverse of course! ;)
King Nobby wrote:
More words please
You post to let everyone else know I'm right? Mission accomplished!
Edited, Jun 13th 2011 6:19pm by Jophiel
Edited, Jun 13th 2011 6:19pm by Jophiel
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Oh, i'm pretty sure at least a few people on any given forum can win an argument on the internet...
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I think we can all agree that it's a victory condition on Zam if you get them to whine about karma.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
lolgaxe wrote:
I think we can all agree that it's a victory condition on Zam if you get them to whine about karma.
That and getting so riled up you end up getting banned in the process. That's always a classic.
I'd have to debate the point of this thread.
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According to author David McRaney's post on the subject, we have a tendency to believe things even more when our beliefs are challenged
If joph and gbaj are using each other to solidify their beliefs - what is the purpose of Varus?
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
#11ThiefX,
Posted: Jun 14 2011 at 7:15 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) And by everyone Joph means the small group of fellow liberals that spend a unhealthy amount of time in a gaming message board rating each other up in a pathetic attempt to feel better about themselves.
ThiefX wrote:
Quote:
I've already said: I don't post to convince Gbaji that he's wrong, I post to show everyone else that Gbaji is wrong
And by everyone Joph means the small group of fellow liberals that spend a unhealthy amount of time in a gaming message board rating each other up in a pathetic attempt to feel better about themselves.
ThiefX wrote:
Quote:
I've already said: I don't post to convince Gbaji that he's wrong, I post to show everyone else that Gbaji is wrong
And by everyone Joph means the small group of fellow liberals that spend a unhealthy amount of time in a gaming message board rating each other up in a pathetic attempt to feel better about themselves.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
ThiefX wrote:
Quote:
I've already said: I don't post to convince Gbaji that he's wrong, I post to show everyone else that Gbaji is wrong
And by everyone Joph means the small group of fellow liberals that spend a unhealthy amount of time in a gaming message board rating each other up in a pathetic attempt to feel better about themselves.
The liberal contingent on this forum isn't small by any means, at least not when compared to the (relatively sane) conservative contingent.
Jophiel wrote:
I managed to be both retarded and entertaining.
I don't rate anyone up or down. For one thing, I'm lazy. For another, I think I somehow AdBlocked my rate arrows out of existence on my home computer.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
I don't rate anyone up or down. For one thing, I'm lazy. For another, I think I somehow AdBlocked my rate arrows out of existence on my home computer.
HETALKEDABOUTADBLOCKZOMGBANHIM!!!!!!!!1
Demea wrote:
The liberal contingent on this forum isn't small by any means, at least not when compared to the (relatively sane) conservative contingent.
They're even bigger when compared to the (relatively nuts) libertarian contingent.
MoebiusLord wrote:
Demea wrote:
The liberal contingent on this forum isn't small by any means, at least not when compared to the (relatively sane) conservative contingent.
They're even bigger when compared to the (relatively nuts) libertarian contingent.
Don't sell yourself short, big guy.
Jophiel wrote:
I managed to be both retarded and entertaining.
Demea wrote:
MoebiusLord wrote:
Demea wrote:
The liberal contingent on this forum isn't small by any means, at least not when compared to the (relatively sane) conservative contingent.
They're even bigger when compared to the (relatively nuts) libertarian contingent.
Don't sell yourself short, big guy.
I suppose relatively is a limiting qualifier.
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varusword75 wrote:
and knowing is half the battle
A half you will never win. Sorry.
Just as Planned.
varusword75 wrote:
Timmmmmmmyyyyyy
It all makes sense now.
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varusword75 wrote:
Timmmmmmmyyyyyy
It all makes sense now.
He doesn't have the mental aptitude or the charisma.
MoebiusLord wrote:
Demea wrote:
The liberal contingent on this forum isn't small by any means, at least not when compared to the (relatively sane) conservative contingent.
They're even bigger when compared to the (relatively nuts) libertarian contingent.
You mean all 2 of us? If they're are more I apologize, you're apparently very forgettable.
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