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Howie Felterbush · 19th November 2009, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Pure_Argent

If you think that's intense, you should cheek out the UFO thread. Or the Holocaust denialism one.

I have. Pretty good stuff. The Holocaust threads quickly devolve into name-calling, which I don't really care for, but the UFO threads are quite entertaining.

leafy · 19th November 2009, 12:39 PM

Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything.

Prometheus · 19th November 2009, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by leafy

Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything.

Hi leafy (if that is your real username). Welcome to the forum--maybe (don't take my word for it).

Pure_Argent · 19th November 2009, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by leafy

Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything.

That's okay. We're out to get you anyway.

*sips soda while watching you through hidden camera*

The Drain · 19th November 2009, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by leafy

Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything.

oooh, you don't need to worry about me - it's all the rest of them in here that you need to watch out for...

ve2vfd · 19th November 2009, 08:20 PM

Hi there folks!

I'm Pat from Montreal, Canada. Early forties, enjoy quiet times and long walks on the beach... er oops wrong site!

Actually I am one of those nearly total skeptics, I believe in nearly nothing. I dislike all forms of woowoo, pseudo-science and alternate medicine. 4 years of high school with the catholic brothers has cured me of any religious beliefs (I never made it to the 5th year, they kicked my atheist arse out

)

I'm a new user here but have been lurking forever. Also an avid listener to many of the skeptical podcasts (SGU, Skeptoid, Skepticality, Skeptics with a K, Pseudo Scientists, DB Skeptic...) as well as Randy Speaks on Youtube. I also enjoy the Skepticblog, some great articles there!

As I said I've been lurking for a while, but since I decided to go on the upcoming cruise I figured it's a perfect time to sign up on the board.

Pat

arthwollipot · 19th November 2009, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Pure_Argent

If you think that's intense, you should cheek out the UFO thread. Or the Holocaust denialism one.

Or the porn one, or the Brazilin Jiu Jitsu one, or the Mac vs PC one...

xandercruise · 19th November 2009, 11:44 PM

Greetings

I am xandercruise on other websites and some of you may know me as a conspiracy buff slash troll.

Have at you!

lionking · Yesterday, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by GerryC

Hi folks!
I'm from Adelaide, South Australia.
I was lead here from shows such as the Skeptic's Guide to the Universe and links from Richard Dawkins web site.
I have only really got serious about scepticism in the last few years and I am constantly astonished at the silly things that people believe in.

For example, I was listening to the NPR's Science Friday podcast about becoming a veterinarian. (Go to the Science Friday website and the October 9th podcast to have a listen).

All was going well when a member of the audience asked the vets in attendance something along the lines of "Do veterinarians use alternative medicines?". To which one of them replied "Yes, they are starting to use chiropractic and homoeopathy"!

I nearly fell off my chair (which was tricky given that I was in a car)

.

Clearly, even the most educated can get sucked into woo. As a teacher, I would admit that our profession is susceptible to the latest trendy teaching methodology.

So I have a question: do you folk have a check list that you use to avoid getting sucked in to woo?

Hi Gerry,

I see that you have not gone past post 1. Head off to the Humor section where you will run into another Adelaidean, Wildy.

amb · Yesterday, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by leafy

Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything.

Hi leafy. You can trust me, honest!

It's the goat you have to watch out for.

amb · Yesterday, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Or the porn one, or the Brazilin Jiu Jitsu one, or the Mac vs PC one...

Porn..........did you say porn? Where's that?

arthwollipot · Yesterday, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by amb

Porn..........did you say porn? Where's that?

Here, but you'll be disappointed.

amb · Yesterday, 04:45 AM

Yep. You're right!

COLONEL · Yesterday, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by leafy

Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything.

Well you should be , and just because we let you join, doesn't mean we trust you. I have told the Goat to keep an eye on you .

COLONEL · Yesterday, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by xandercruise

Greetings

I am xandercruise on other websites and some of you may know me as a conspiracy buff slash troll.

Have at you!

I think there is a conspiracy going on and thats why you joined up, so that you could join the conspiracy on the conspiracy about the conspiracy going on with the conspiracy here.

Arkyrion · Today, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by COLONEL

I think there is a conspiracy going on and thats why you joined up, so that you could join the conspiracy on the conspiracy about the conspiracy going on with the conspiracy here.

No, Colonel. There is no conspiracy within these walls. Within these walls, we are safe. Within these walls, we are free.

You shall be silenced.

19th November 2009, 07:06 AM	#441
Howie Felterbush Student Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 45	Originally Posted by Pure_Argent If you think that's intense, you should cheek out the UFO thread. Or the Holocaust denialism one. I have. Pretty good stuff. The Holocaust threads quickly devolve into name-calling, which I don't really care for, but the UFO threads are quite entertaining.
Howie Felterbush Student Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 45

19th November 2009, 12:39 PM	#442
leafy New Blood Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything.
leafy New Blood Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1

19th November 2009, 12:48 PM	#443
Prometheus Liver Donor Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North of Reality Posts: 24,706	Originally Posted by leafy Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything. Hi leafy (if that is your real username). Welcome to the forum--maybe (don't take my word for it).
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19th November 2009, 03:01 PM	#444
Pure_Argent Certified Castlevania Fanboy Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Clock Tower Boss Room Posts: 2,572	Originally Posted by leafy Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything. That's okay. We're out to get you anyway. sips soda while watching you through hidden camera
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19th November 2009, 06:34 PM	#445
The Drain Graduate Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlantic; up there in the top right corner Posts: 1,328	Originally Posted by leafy Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything. oooh, you don't need to worry about me - it's all the rest of them in here that you need to watch out for...
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19th November 2009, 08:20 PM	#446
ve2vfd New Blood Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 23	Hi there folks! I'm Pat from Montreal, Canada. Early forties, enjoy quiet times and long walks on the beach... er oops wrong site! Actually I am one of those nearly total skeptics, I believe in nearly nothing. I dislike all forms of woowoo, pseudo-science and alternate medicine. 4 years of high school with the catholic brothers has cured me of any religious beliefs (I never made it to the 5th year, they kicked my atheist arse out ) I'm a new user here but have been lurking forever. Also an avid listener to many of the skeptical podcasts (SGU, Skeptoid, Skepticality, Skeptics with a K, Pseudo Scientists, DB Skeptic...) as well as Randy Speaks on Youtube. I also enjoy the Skepticblog, some great articles there! As I said I've been lurking for a while, but since I decided to go on the upcoming cruise I figured it's a perfect time to sign up on the board. Pat

19th November 2009, 11:28 PM	#447
arthwollipot The Accidental Podcaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On the other side of your screen. Posts: 25,287	Originally Posted by Pure_Argent If you think that's intense, you should cheek out the UFO thread. Or the Holocaust denialism one. Or the porn one, or the Brazilin Jiu Jitsu one, or the Mac vs PC one...
	__________________ The Nonsense Podcast Features the LHC and multi-dimensional portals, The wonder herb Tribulus, the Catholic church and homosexuals, John Edward visits, some information on Wilhelm Reich and Orgone, we get to know Dave the Happy Singer plus more! What's an "arthwollipot"?

19th November 2009, 11:44 PM	#448
xandercruise New Blood Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Greetings I am xandercruise on other websites and some of you may know me as a conspiracy buff slash troll. Have at you!
xandercruise New Blood Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1

Yesterday, 12:02 AM	#449
lionking Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10,881	Originally Posted by GerryC Hi folks! I'm from Adelaide, South Australia. I was lead here from shows such as the Skeptic's Guide to the Universe and links from Richard Dawkins web site. I have only really got serious about scepticism in the last few years and I am constantly astonished at the silly things that people believe in. For example, I was listening to the NPR's Science Friday podcast about becoming a veterinarian. (Go to the Science Friday website and the October 9th podcast to have a listen). All was going well when a member of the audience asked the vets in attendance something along the lines of "Do veterinarians use alternative medicines?". To which one of them replied "Yes, they are starting to use chiropractic and homoeopathy"! I nearly fell off my chair (which was tricky given that I was in a car). Clearly, even the most educated can get sucked into woo. As a teacher, I would admit that our profession is susceptible to the latest trendy teaching methodology. So I have a question: do you folk have a check list that you use to avoid getting sucked in to woo? Hi Gerry, I see that you have not gone past post 1. Head off to the Humor section where you will run into another Adelaidean, Wildy.
	__________________ You must believe in free will; there is no choice. Isaac Bashevis Singer

Yesterday, 01:30 AM	#450
amb Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 8,108	Originally Posted by leafy Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything. Hi leafy. You can trust me, honest! It's the goat you have to watch out for.
	__________________ ''Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.'' - Carl Sagan-

Yesterday, 01:32 AM	#451
amb Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 8,108	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Or the porn one, or the Brazilin Jiu Jitsu one, or the Mac vs PC one... Porn..........did you say porn? Where's that?
	__________________ ''Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.'' - Carl Sagan-

Yesterday, 04:24 AM	#452
arthwollipot The Accidental Podcaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On the other side of your screen. Posts: 25,287	Originally Posted by amb Porn..........did you say porn? Where's that? Here, but you'll be disappointed.
	__________________ The Nonsense Podcast Features the LHC and multi-dimensional portals, The wonder herb Tribulus, the Catholic church and homosexuals, John Edward visits, some information on Wilhelm Reich and Orgone, we get to know Dave the Happy Singer plus more! What's an "arthwollipot"?

Yesterday, 04:45 AM	#453
amb Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 8,108	Yep. You're right!
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Yesterday, 12:05 PM	#454
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the many voids of the universe Posts: 2,284	Originally Posted by leafy Hello. I'm leafy and I'm suspicious of everyone and everything. Well you should be , and just because we let you join, doesn't mean we trust you. I have told the Goat to keep an eye on you .
	__________________ I do what the little voices in my head tell me to do . They tell me to stay home and play with my guns. YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TO MANY GUNS .

Yesterday, 12:09 PM	#455
COLONEL Sniper of the Galactic Universe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the many voids of the universe Posts: 2,284	Originally Posted by xandercruise Greetings I am xandercruise on other websites and some of you may know me as a conspiracy buff slash troll. Have at you! I think there is a conspiracy going on and thats why you joined up, so that you could join the conspiracy on the conspiracy about the conspiracy going on with the conspiracy here.
	__________________ I do what the little voices in my head tell me to do . They tell me to stay home and play with my guns. YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TO MANY GUNS .

Today, 10:00 AM	#456
Arkyrion Scholar Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Originally Posted by COLONEL I think there is a conspiracy going on and thats why you joined up, so that you could join the conspiracy on the conspiracy about the conspiracy going on with the conspiracy here. No, Colonel. There is no conspiracy within these walls. Within these walls, we are safe. Within these walls, we are free. You shall be silenced.
Arkyrion Scholar Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	__________________ "Arkyrion really is a great people person...when he's not trying to set them on fire." -- Kurse