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Baffled · 15th November 2012, 07:08 PM

Hi. I'm Baffled. I joined pretty much just so I could search for certain posters' posts.

I wanted to call myself Gord, but you already have a Gord. I was also about 90% certain I'd joined a while ago, but I never believe my 90% certainties, so I tried to find a post by Gord to see if it was me, but I couldn't, so I tried to log in so I could search for one, and then I remembered I didn't know something something something.

...so I'm Baffled.

Also, one of my favourite movie lines of all times comes from the movie Wolfen, when a bit character is reading a newspaper article while with an annoyed police officer about the case he's working on: "What does 'BA-fulled' mean?" That's worth being Baffled all by itself.

BitterChimp · 17th November 2012, 08:04 PM

Hello. I'm Dugan. Glad to be here.

Acleron · 18th November 2012, 05:16 AM

Hi Baffled and BitterChimp. Welcome to possibly the coolest site on teh intertubes.

The Man · 18th November 2012, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Baffled

Hi. I'm Baffled. I joined pretty much just so I could search for certain posters' posts.

I wanted to call myself Gord, but you already have a Gord. I was also about 90% certain I'd joined a while ago, but I never believe my 90% certainties, so I tried to find a post by Gord to see if it was me, but I couldn't, so I tried to log in so I could search for one, and then I remembered I didn't know something something something.

...so I'm Baffled.

Also, one of my favourite movie lines of all times comes from the movie Wolfen, when a bit character is reading a newspaper article while with an annoyed police officer about the case he's working on: "What does 'BA-fulled' mean?" That's worth being Baffled all by itself.

Welcome Baffled, citing the movie ‘Wolfen’, excellent . A pleasure to meet a fellow poster with such an eclectic taste in cinema. I remember the scene but had forgotten what movie it was from.

shmameron · 18th November 2012, 03:03 PM

Hello!
I'm an undergraduate student in physics, a former Mormon, and a new skeptic. Glad to see that there are others out there who share my skeptical viewpoints. There aren't many skeptical people around me, so I'm hoping to get some good knowledge from this forum to help me spread some skeptical thinking.
Also, hoping to go to TAM next year!

Baffled · 18th November 2012, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by The Man

Welcome Baffled, citing the movie ‘Wolfen’, excellent . A pleasure to meet a fellow poster with such an eclectic taste in cinema.

I remember seeing it in the theater. One scene scared me so much, I fell out of my seat. Rolling around on the floor, black jujubes on my back, guy in the seat behind me laughing at me, the works.

Quote:

I remember the scene but had forgotten what movie it was from.

Excellent! I...may be wrong about which movie it's from, too. But I think it's Wolfen! Still, no matter what the movie:

"Whut does 'in-COM-peh-tent' mean? What does 'BAH-fulled' mean?"

Classic.

...oh wait, look at that: It's actually from Highlander.

Quote:

Tony the Hotdog Vendor: [as Tony reads a newspaper headlined: Headhunter-3, Cops-Zero] Hey Moran! Have you read what it says in here?
Lieutenant Frank Moran: You kiddin' Tony? You know cops can't read.
Tony the Hotdog Vendor: [Teasingly to Moran] What does 'INCOMPETENT' mean?
Lieutenant Frank Moran: [Speaking to Detective Bedsoe] That mayor, he calls me at 2 o'clock in the morning! I mean I don't even answer the phone anymore!
Tony the Hotdog Vendor: Hey! What does 'BAFFLED' mean? Hee hee hee hee! Ha ha ha ha!
[Moran and Bledsoe give Tony an irritated look]

Well, you what they say about memory: something something something faulty something!

youtube video: watch?v=K-1Q8iS4RK0

BitterChimp · 19th November 2012, 08:30 PM

Is there a point system in place here where members are awarded points for calling out logical fallacies by name in an argument?

Seems like there might be.

NO TRUE SCOTTSMAN!! APPEAL TO AUTHORITY! STRAW MAAAN!

asydhouse · 20th November 2012, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by shmameron

Hello!
I'm an undergraduate student in physics, a former Mormon, and a new skeptic. Glad to see that there are others out there who share my skeptical viewpoints. There aren't many skeptical people around me, so I'm hoping to get some good knowledge from this forum to help me spread some skeptical thinking.
Also, hoping to go to TAM next year!

Well I'm pretty well still a newbie myself, shmameron, but as I happen to have stumbled in here and spotted yr post, I thought I'd better say hello, and welcome!

You are not alone in being an escapee from Mormonism's sugary bitter pill... I've not mentioned this before on JREF, but I was dragged into it by my parents after we got missionaried when I was 14. I only joined because I was an only child and felt I wanted to keep together with my family, just the three of us as it was. But I was never comfortable, and it got weirder the more I learned, and I just had to get out.... but it caused me problems (in mind and in life) for at least a couple of decades, on and off. It's thanks to people such as those who keep up the good atheist and scientific worldview explanations on JREF and Skepticblog and Science-based Medicine etc that have helped me to slowly remove all magical thinking from my habits of thinking.... and I feel so much freer as a result! Peace of mind in an indifferent universe. Bliss!

I've also spotted that Randfan is another exmormon, too, though I haven't spoken to him about it, and know nothing of his story.

Anyway, welcome! And good on you for finding the strength to leave the mormon community. It's not easy.

The Man · 20th November 2012, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Baffled

I remember seeing it in the theater. One scene scared me so much, I fell out of my seat. Rolling around on the floor, black jujubes on my back, guy in the seat behind me laughing at me, the works.

Excellent! I...may be wrong about which movie it's from, too. But I think it's Wolfen! Still, no matter what the movie:

"Whut does 'in-COM-peh-tent' mean? What does 'BAH-fulled' mean?"

Classic.

...oh wait, look at that: It's actually from Highlander.

Well, you what they say about memory: something something something faulty something!

youtube video: watch?v=K-1Q8iS4RK0

Ah, there ya go, thanks.

Ronja · 20th November 2012, 11:02 PM

Hi! I'm an ex-nurse who became a software engineer. I have lived most of my life in Helsinki, Finland, EU after a childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Family consists of hubby and two daughters (now 11 and 13). I'm functionally trilingual (English, Swedish, Finnish) and work as a translator, proofreader/editor and technical writer ATM.

I have read stuff here every now and then pretty much ever since I joined the now defunct Richard Dawkins Foundation's Forums in 2007, but did not get up the umph to join before now. You can maybe thank/blame Rolfe & Co. the most, for making the thread about Savita Halappanavar's untimely and cruel death both compassionate and very informative. That thread finally convinced me to register.

I'm a member of some other Internet fora, such as Rationalia, RationalSkepticism and ADDforums.

Anything else I should tell?

The Man · 21st November 2012, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Ronja

Hi! I'm an ex-nurse who became a software engineer. I have lived most of my life in Helsinki, Finland, EU after a childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Family consists of hubby and two daughters (now 11 and 13). I'm functionally trilingual (English, Swedish, Finnish) and work as a translator, proofreader/editor and technical writer ATM.

I have read stuff here every now and then pretty much ever since I joined the now defunct Richard Dawkins Foundation's Forums in 2007, but did not get up the umph to join before now. You can maybe thank/blame Rolfe & Co. the most, for making the thread about Savita Halappanavar's untimely and cruel death both compassionate and very informative. That thread finally convinced me to register.

I'm a member of some other Internet fora, such as Rationalia, RationalSkepticism and ADDforums.

Anything else I should tell?

Welcome Ronja, "an ex-nurse who became a software engineer" so hardware to software? Ah, the teen kids, been there, though not my own. Still, programs run the same, dependent on the hardware and its time sharing system.

Many have come here from the now defunct Richard Dawkins Foundation's Forums (though I never had imbibed of that forum myself). So I think you'll find yourself in good company and heated debates. While language is one of my hobbies, I can only practice just the one and still have problems with just that.

Welcome, everyone.

skinnys son · 22nd November 2012, 05:32 PM

Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me.

Foolmewunz · 22nd November 2012, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by skinnys son

Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me.

Welcome, indeed. I suppose you should go get all embarrassed and look up how proud your dad was of you kids.

Mr. Skinny is still dearly missed. He was a great guy and had one of the most amazing outlooks I've encountered. We exchanged some discussion on his condition after I'd gone through my triple bypass and had certain quality management interests in common, so we exchanged PMs quite often.

Welcome aboard and enjoy your stay.

AdMan · 22nd November 2012, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by skinnys son

Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me.

There were many tributes to your dad's memory at TAM 2012. I didn't know him well here, but I was impressed by how much he was liked, and is missed.

Welcome.

arthwollipot · 22nd November 2012, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by skinnys son

Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me.

Your dad was a regular in the chatroom at skepticsrock.com. I invite you to come visit us who still remember Mr Skinny fondly.

hcmom · 22nd November 2012, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Your dad was a regular in the chatroom at skepticsrock.com. I invite you to come visit us who still remember Mr Skinny fondly.

Seconded.

cgordon · 23rd November 2012, 04:36 PM

Not exactly a new member, but have been inactive for a while.

I think 2009 or 2010 or so since I was last really active.

So, um, hey!

cg

CaptBang · 23rd November 2012, 05:35 PM

Smoke crack and worship Satan!

Greetings.

Passingby100 · 24th November 2012, 01:23 PM

Hello everyone.
I've been running around life at the age of 21 not quite sure what to do about it.
Before I heard about Randi back in high school I never realized there was a group for skeptics.
Back then I just called it thinking.
Oddly enough I live about 7 miles from Randi himself.
Not sure what I want to do in life, and I thought maybe id come here and see if I found some good ideas.
Currently working for a Tech support company, but i've decided it isnt something I want to continue

Acleron · 24th November 2012, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Passingby100

Hello everyone.
I've been running around life at the age of 21 not quite sure what to do about it.
Before I heard about Randi back in high school I never realized there was a group for skeptics.
Back then I just called it thinking.
Oddly enough I live about 7 miles from Randi himself.
Not sure what I want to do in life, and I thought maybe id come here and see if I found some good ideas.
Currently working for a Tech support company, but i've decided it isnt something I want to continue

Hi, welcome and I hope you aren't just passing by

Zippy Omicron · 27th November 2012, 08:19 AM

Hello Everyone.

I have been a lurker for several years, and now I decided to join and post some commentaries/inquiries when I can.

My field of expertise is far, far, far, away from cryptozoology, which intrigues me, as well as other things that apparently have discussion threads here.

When I get more time, I will post a little bit more about myself, but it may be in other threads, as mentions in passing for discussions.

I have also been reading the postings on the "Big Foot Forums" on another website, and the pervasive "True Believer/Based on Faith" thematics bother me greatly.

One doesn't find that here on JREF, and that makes me feel comfortable.

thomowen20 · 28th November 2012, 09:33 AM

Hey, I'm new. My name is Thom. I am an Aries (probably doesn't matter here). I like swimming, horseback riding, chess and black and white movies. I am the founding and sole member of my community's underwater chess team and after school mentoring program. That last one I've kept to myself up to now, lol! Anyway, I have come for intelligent discussion, friends and good times. Thanks for having me!

Acleron · 28th November 2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by thomowen20

Hey, I'm new. My name is Thom. I am an Aries (probably doesn't matter here). I like swimming, horseback riding, chess and black and white movies. I am the founding and sole member of my community's underwater chess team and after school mentoring program. That last one I've kept to myself up to now, lol! Anyway, I have come for intelligent discussion, friends and good times. Thanks for having me!

Welcome Thom, sometime, not now, you will really have to explain the attractions of underwater chess.

bobdude11 · 28th November 2012, 12:08 PM

Hi,
My name is Robert. I initially ended up here following a link for Apollo hoax threads. I am glad I did because I never fully appreciated the Apollo project until I read some of the posts by Jay, STS60, et. al.

I knew it was a brilliant undertaking, but until you see what truly went into it, you cannot fathom just how brilliant!

I look forward to participating (if I can find something I actually know about on here) ... I am a long time computer geek and I have been interested in space and aeronautics for my entire life (I just don't have the kind of knowledge or expertise that others do ... now if you need your computer fixed, THAT is a different story ... ) - I hope to learn much more as I enjoy all of the posts on here!

iawai · 29th November 2012, 06:53 PM

Hello all.

I am a skeptic's skeptic. I've been familiar with James Randi and skepticism for over 15 years.

I'm a fan of Penn Jillette, and recently heard his show (Penn's Sunday School) recorded at this year's TAM, reminding me of my skeptic past.

I have formal training in Mathematics, Physics, and Law. I hope my viewpoint proves valuable to the Forums here.

AdMan · 29th November 2012, 09:01 PM

Welcome, iawai, bobdude11, thom and Zippy and all other newcomers.

Enjoy your time at the JREF forums. Hope you are able to contribute and make new friends.

panama · 1st December 2012, 02:15 PM

Hello...I'm here too...now.

booNyzarC · 1st December 2012, 04:18 PM

Hello Jref!

I've been admiring the fine work that many of the membership here have been up to for a long time now, and I've decided that it was time to join in the hopes that I might have some small contributions to offer at some point.

Cheers!
-booNy

Janadele · 1st December 2012, 10:49 PM

Indeed it has.

Originally Posted by amb

Liberal has different meanings in the States and Australia. Over here Liberals are right wing as are the Republicans are in the States. Although lately, the thin line that separates the main political parties here has gotten even thinner.

Janadele · 1st December 2012, 10:58 PM

Hi all

h.g.Whiz · 2nd December 2012, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Janadele

Hi all

Hello one. :-)

Femke · 4th December 2012, 07:28 AM

Hi panama, iawai, BooNy, Janadele, Robert,

A lot of new faces, great. Please come in, take off your raincoat/sombrero/parka/sunglasses/<insert locally appropriate outdoorsy accessory>, pull up a thread of your liking and settle in.
Welcome to the forum, take your time to get the feel of this place. And when you are ready, just chime in. There is a topic for everybody.

booNyzarC · 5th December 2012, 04:03 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome Femke.

Mightyhorse · 7th December 2012, 03:45 PM

New to the forum, liked reading the posts, decided to join so I can add my two cents.

Mightyhorse · 7th December 2012, 04:06 PM

BTW, shouldn't this be in the Members Only section?

halleyscomet · 7th December 2012, 06:54 PM

I'm Halleyscomet. I came here because the SGU Forums mention this place now and then, and it struck me as the right combination of intelligence, research, pedantry, scum and villainy to keep my interest.

pandamonium · 8th December 2012, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by halleyscomet

I'm Halleyscomet. I came here because the SGU Forums mention this place now and then, and it struck me as the right combination of intelligence, research, pedantry, scum and villainy to keep my interest.

The SGU whatnow?

Also, hello JREF forum. I am a new member. I like lurking. And cats. And beer. Everything else is up for debate.

lionking · 8th December 2012, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by halleyscomet

I'm Halleyscomet. I came here because the SGU Forums mention this place now and then, and it struck me as the right combination of intelligence, research, pedantry, scum and villainy to keep my interest.

You'll find me in the pedantry, scum and villainy sections.

Welcome new guys.

AnKaren · 8th December 2012, 11:00 AM

Hello! I'm new.

I became something of a skeptic after reading "Demon Haunted World" and "Flim Flam" several years ago. I've lurked here for a while, and decided to sign up.

Bell · 8th December 2012, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by pandamonium

Also, hello JREF forum. I am a new member. I like [...] cats. And beer [...]

That's all we need to know :-)

Welcome to the forums.

And welcome also to Halleyscomet (I didn't expect you right now) and AnKaren.

18th November 2012, 11:38 AM	#1404
The Man Scourge, of the supernatural Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 7,517	Originally Posted by Baffled Hi. I'm Baffled. I joined pretty much just so I could search for certain posters' posts. I wanted to call myself Gord, but you already have a Gord. I was also about 90% certain I'd joined a while ago, but I never believe my 90% certainties, so I tried to find a post by Gord to see if it was me, but I couldn't, so I tried to log in so I could search for one, and then I remembered I didn't know something something something. ...so I'm Baffled. Also, one of my favourite movie lines of all times comes from the movie Wolfen, when a bit character is reading a newspaper article while with an annoyed police officer about the case he's working on: "What does 'BA-fulled' mean?" That's worth being Baffled all by itself. Welcome Baffled, citing the movie ‘Wolfen’, excellent . A pleasure to meet a fellow poster with such an eclectic taste in cinema. I remember the scene but had forgotten what movie it was from.
	__________________ "Not a seat but a springboard” (1942 Winston Churchill) "As he who, seeking asses, found a kingdom" (1671 Milton "Paradise Regained") "for it seem'd A void was made in nature, all her bonds Crack'd; and I saw the flaring atom-streams And torrents of her myriad universe, Ruining along the illimitable inane, Fly on to clash together again, and make Another and another frame of things For ever." (1868 Tennyson "Lucretius")

20th November 2012, 04:20 PM	#1409
The Man Scourge, of the supernatural Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 7,517	Originally Posted by Baffled I remember seeing it in the theater. One scene scared me so much, I fell out of my seat. Rolling around on the floor, black jujubes on my back, guy in the seat behind me laughing at me, the works. Excellent! I...may be wrong about which movie it's from, too. But I think it's Wolfen! Still, no matter what the movie: "Whut does 'in-COM-peh-tent' mean? What does 'BAH-fulled' mean?" Classic. ...oh wait, look at that: It's actually from Highlander. Well, you what they say about memory: something something something faulty something! youtube video: watch?v=K-1Q8iS4RK0 Ah, there ya go, thanks.
	__________________ "Not a seat but a springboard” (1942 Winston Churchill) "As he who, seeking asses, found a kingdom" (1671 Milton "Paradise Regained") "for it seem'd A void was made in nature, all her bonds Crack'd; and I saw the flaring atom-streams And torrents of her myriad universe, Ruining along the illimitable inane, Fly on to clash together again, and make Another and another frame of things For ever." (1868 Tennyson "Lucretius")

20th November 2012, 11:02 PM	#1410
Ronja New Blood Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 23	Hi! I'm an ex-nurse who became a software engineer. I have lived most of my life in Helsinki, Finland, EU after a childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Family consists of hubby and two daughters (now 11 and 13). I'm functionally trilingual (English, Swedish, Finnish) and work as a translator, proofreader/editor and technical writer ATM. I have read stuff here every now and then pretty much ever since I joined the now defunct Richard Dawkins Foundation's Forums in 2007, but did not get up the umph to join before now. You can maybe thank/blame Rolfe & Co. the most, for making the thread about Savita Halappanavar's untimely and cruel death both compassionate and very informative. That thread finally convinced me to register. I'm a member of some other Internet fora, such as Rationalia, RationalSkepticism and ADDforums. Anything else I should tell?
Ronja New Blood Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 23

21st November 2012, 06:38 AM	#1411
The Man Scourge, of the supernatural Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 7,517	Originally Posted by Ronja Hi! I'm an ex-nurse who became a software engineer. I have lived most of my life in Helsinki, Finland, EU after a childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Family consists of hubby and two daughters (now 11 and 13). I'm functionally trilingual (English, Swedish, Finnish) and work as a translator, proofreader/editor and technical writer ATM. I have read stuff here every now and then pretty much ever since I joined the now defunct Richard Dawkins Foundation's Forums in 2007, but did not get up the umph to join before now. You can maybe thank/blame Rolfe & Co. the most, for making the thread about Savita Halappanavar's untimely and cruel death both compassionate and very informative. That thread finally convinced me to register. I'm a member of some other Internet fora, such as Rationalia, RationalSkepticism and ADDforums. Anything else I should tell? Welcome Ronja, "an ex-nurse who became a software engineer" so hardware to software? Ah, the teen kids, been there, though not my own. Still, programs run the same, dependent on the hardware and its time sharing system. Many have come here from the now defunct Richard Dawkins Foundation's Forums (though I never had imbibed of that forum myself). So I think you'll find yourself in good company and heated debates. While language is one of my hobbies, I can only practice just the one and still have problems with just that. Welcome, everyone.
	__________________ "Not a seat but a springboard” (1942 Winston Churchill) "As he who, seeking asses, found a kingdom" (1671 Milton "Paradise Regained") "for it seem'd A void was made in nature, all her bonds Crack'd; and I saw the flaring atom-streams And torrents of her myriad universe, Ruining along the illimitable inane, Fly on to clash together again, and make Another and another frame of things For ever." (1868 Tennyson "Lucretius")

22nd November 2012, 05:32 PM	#1412
skinnys son New Blood Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me.
skinnys son New Blood Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1

15th November 2012, 07:08 PM	#1401
Baffled Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Transcona Posts: 314	Hi. I'm Baffled. I joined pretty much just so I could search for certain posters' posts. I wanted to call myself Gord, but you already have a Gord. I was also about 90% certain I'd joined a while ago, but I never believe my 90% certainties, so I tried to find a post by Gord to see if it was me, but I couldn't, so I tried to log in so I could search for one, and then I remembered I didn't know something something something. ...so I'm Baffled. Also, one of my favourite movie lines of all times comes from the movie Wolfen, when a bit character is reading a newspaper article while with an annoyed police officer about the case he's working on: "What does 'BA-fulled' mean?" That's worth being Baffled all by itself.

17th November 2012, 08:04 PM	#1402
BitterChimp Scholar Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 84	Hello. I'm Dugan. Glad to be here.

18th November 2012, 05:16 AM	#1403
Acleron Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In a beautifully understandable universe Posts: 1,929	Hi Baffled and BitterChimp. Welcome to possibly the coolest site on teh intertubes.

18th November 2012, 03:03 PM	#1405
shmameron New Blood Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Here and Now Posts: 5	Hello! I'm an undergraduate student in physics, a former Mormon, and a new skeptic. Glad to see that there are others out there who share my skeptical viewpoints. There aren't many skeptical people around me, so I'm hoping to get some good knowledge from this forum to help me spread some skeptical thinking. Also, hoping to go to TAM next year!

18th November 2012, 05:19 PM	#1406
Baffled Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Transcona Posts: 314	Originally Posted by The Man Welcome Baffled, citing the movie ‘Wolfen’, excellent . A pleasure to meet a fellow poster with such an eclectic taste in cinema. I remember seeing it in the theater. One scene scared me so much, I fell out of my seat. Rolling around on the floor, black jujubes on my back, guy in the seat behind me laughing at me, the works. Quote: I remember the scene but had forgotten what movie it was from. Excellent! I...may be wrong about which movie it's from, too. But I think it's Wolfen! Still, no matter what the movie: "Whut does 'in-COM-peh-tent' mean? What does 'BAH-fulled' mean?" Classic. ...oh wait, look at that: It's actually from Highlander. Quote: Tony the Hotdog Vendor: [as Tony reads a newspaper headlined: Headhunter-3, Cops-Zero] Hey Moran! Have you read what it says in here? Lieutenant Frank Moran: You kiddin' Tony? You know cops can't read. Tony the Hotdog Vendor: [Teasingly to Moran] What does 'INCOMPETENT' mean? Lieutenant Frank Moran: [Speaking to Detective Bedsoe] That mayor, he calls me at 2 o'clock in the morning! I mean I don't even answer the phone anymore! Tony the Hotdog Vendor: Hey! What does 'BAFFLED' mean? Hee hee hee hee! Ha ha ha ha! [Moran and Bledsoe give Tony an irritated look] Well, you what they say about memory: something something something faulty something! youtube video: watch?v=K-1Q8iS4RK0

19th November 2012, 08:30 PM	#1407
BitterChimp Scholar Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 84	Is there a point system in place here where members are awarded points for calling out logical fallacies by name in an argument? Seems like there might be. NO TRUE SCOTTSMAN!! APPEAL TO AUTHORITY! STRAW MAAAN!

20th November 2012, 02:02 PM	#1408
asydhouse Muse Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Swansea in the UK Posts: 533	Originally Posted by shmameron Hello! I'm an undergraduate student in physics, a former Mormon, and a new skeptic. Glad to see that there are others out there who share my skeptical viewpoints. There aren't many skeptical people around me, so I'm hoping to get some good knowledge from this forum to help me spread some skeptical thinking. Also, hoping to go to TAM next year! Well I'm pretty well still a newbie myself, shmameron, but as I happen to have stumbled in here and spotted yr post, I thought I'd better say hello, and welcome! You are not alone in being an escapee from Mormonism's sugary bitter pill... I've not mentioned this before on JREF, but I was dragged into it by my parents after we got missionaried when I was 14. I only joined because I was an only child and felt I wanted to keep together with my family, just the three of us as it was. But I was never comfortable, and it got weirder the more I learned, and I just had to get out.... but it caused me problems (in mind and in life) for at least a couple of decades, on and off. It's thanks to people such as those who keep up the good atheist and scientific worldview explanations on JREF and Skepticblog and Science-based Medicine etc that have helped me to slowly remove all magical thinking from my habits of thinking.... and I feel so much freer as a result! Peace of mind in an indifferent universe. Bliss! I've also spotted that Randfan is another exmormon, too, though I haven't spoken to him about it, and know nothing of his story. Anyway, welcome! And good on you for finding the strength to leave the mormon community. It's not easy.

22nd November 2012, 05:56 PM	#1413
Foolmewunz Grammar Resistance Leader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pattaya, Thailand Posts: 20,511	Originally Posted by skinnys son Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me. Welcome, indeed. I suppose you should go get all embarrassed and look up how proud your dad was of you kids. Mr. Skinny is still dearly missed. He was a great guy and had one of the most amazing outlooks I've encountered. We exchanged some discussion on his condition after I'd gone through my triple bypass and had certain quality management interests in common, so we exchanged PMs quite often. Welcome aboard and enjoy your stay.
	__________________ Ha! Foolmewunz has just been added to the list of people who aren't complete idiots. Hokulele Don't you wish someone had slapped baby Hitler really really hard? [i] Dr. Buzzo 02/13 [i]

22nd November 2012, 06:31 PM	#1414
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,164	Originally Posted by skinnys son Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me. There were many tributes to your dad's memory at TAM 2012. I didn't know him well here, but I was impressed by how much he was liked, and is missed. Welcome.
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,164	__________________ It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. - Carl Sagan Last edited by AdMan; 22nd November 2012 at 06:32 PM.

22nd November 2012, 08:35 PM	#1415
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The other side of your screen Posts: 42,979	Originally Posted by skinnys son Hi my father was Mr.Skinny and he always really liked this site did anyone out there talk with him. I'm here because I liked some of the posts he used to show me. Your dad was a regular in the chatroom at skepticsrock.com. I invite you to come visit us who still remember Mr Skinny fondly.
	__________________ Jadey (in RvB game thread): I just want to take a moment to commend Arth on his role as Parasitic Alien Tumor. I think he really connected with the character and there were times when I forgot that he was just acting. That's the kind of talent that you can't teach.

22nd November 2012, 08:40 PM	#1416
hcmom Tagger Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Probably lost. Posts: 10,645	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Your dad was a regular in the chatroom at skepticsrock.com. I invite you to come visit us who still remember Mr Skinny fondly. Seconded.
	__________________ JeffWagg> hcmom, you can feel that way if you want, but you're quite innocent. Curnir> Hcmom. taking reality into a wholly new direction

23rd November 2012, 04:36 PM	#1417
cgordon Muse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 900	Back again! Not exactly a new member, but have been inactive for a while. I think 2009 or 2010 or so since I was last really active. So, um, hey! cg
	__________________ "The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason." Benjamin Franklin

23rd November 2012, 05:35 PM	#1418
CaptBang Scholar Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 117	Smoke crack and worship Satan! Greetings.

24th November 2012, 01:23 PM	#1419
Passingby100 New Blood Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	Hello everyone. I've been running around life at the age of 21 not quite sure what to do about it. Before I heard about Randi back in high school I never realized there was a group for skeptics. Back then I just called it thinking. Oddly enough I live about 7 miles from Randi himself. Not sure what I want to do in life, and I thought maybe id come here and see if I found some good ideas. Currently working for a Tech support company, but i've decided it isnt something I want to continue
Passingby100 New Blood Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	Last edited by Passingby100; 24th November 2012 at 01:36 PM.

24th November 2012, 03:38 PM	#1420
Acleron Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In a beautifully understandable universe Posts: 1,929	Originally Posted by Passingby100 Hello everyone. I've been running around life at the age of 21 not quite sure what to do about it. Before I heard about Randi back in high school I never realized there was a group for skeptics. Back then I just called it thinking. Oddly enough I live about 7 miles from Randi himself. Not sure what I want to do in life, and I thought maybe id come here and see if I found some good ideas. Currently working for a Tech support company, but i've decided it isnt something I want to continue Hi, welcome and I hope you aren't just passing by

27th November 2012, 08:19 AM	#1421
Zippy Omicron Scholar Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 51	Saying Hello Hello Everyone. I have been a lurker for several years, and now I decided to join and post some commentaries/inquiries when I can. My field of expertise is far, far, far, away from cryptozoology, which intrigues me, as well as other things that apparently have discussion threads here. When I get more time, I will post a little bit more about myself, but it may be in other threads, as mentions in passing for discussions. I have also been reading the postings on the "Big Foot Forums" on another website, and the pervasive "True Believer/Based on Faith" thematics bother me greatly. One doesn't find that here on JREF, and that makes me feel comfortable.
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28th November 2012, 09:33 AM	#1422
thomowen20 New Blood Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 12	New Hey, I'm new. My name is Thom. I am an Aries (probably doesn't matter here). I like swimming, horseback riding, chess and black and white movies. I am the founding and sole member of my community's underwater chess team and after school mentoring program. That last one I've kept to myself up to now, lol! Anyway, I have come for intelligent discussion, friends and good times. Thanks for having me!
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28th November 2012, 10:10 AM	#1423
Acleron Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In a beautifully understandable universe Posts: 1,929	Originally Posted by thomowen20 Hey, I'm new. My name is Thom. I am an Aries (probably doesn't matter here). I like swimming, horseback riding, chess and black and white movies. I am the founding and sole member of my community's underwater chess team and after school mentoring program. That last one I've kept to myself up to now, lol! Anyway, I have come for intelligent discussion, friends and good times. Thanks for having me! Welcome Thom, sometime, not now, you will really have to explain the attractions of underwater chess.

28th November 2012, 12:08 PM	#1424
bobdude11 New Blood Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Great forum! Hi, My name is Robert. I initially ended up here following a link for Apollo hoax threads. I am glad I did because I never fully appreciated the Apollo project until I read some of the posts by Jay, STS60, et. al. I knew it was a brilliant undertaking, but until you see what truly went into it, you cannot fathom just how brilliant! I look forward to participating (if I can find something I actually know about on here) ... I am a long time computer geek and I have been interested in space and aeronautics for my entire life (I just don't have the kind of knowledge or expertise that others do ... now if you need your computer fixed, THAT is a different story ... ) - I hope to learn much more as I enjoy all of the posts on here!

29th November 2012, 06:53 PM	#1425
iawai New Blood Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Hello all. I am a skeptic's skeptic. I've been familiar with James Randi and skepticism for over 15 years. I'm a fan of Penn Jillette, and recently heard his show (Penn's Sunday School) recorded at this year's TAM, reminding me of my skeptic past. I have formal training in Mathematics, Physics, and Law. I hope my viewpoint proves valuable to the Forums here.
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29th November 2012, 09:01 PM	#1426
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,164	Welcome, iawai, bobdude11, thom and Zippy and all other newcomers. Enjoy your time at the JREF forums. Hope you are able to contribute and make new friends.
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,164	__________________ It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. - Carl Sagan

1st December 2012, 02:15 PM	#1427
panama New Blood Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alba Posts: 1	Hello...I'm here too...now.

1st December 2012, 04:18 PM	#1428
booNyzarC Scholar Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 54	Hello Jref! I've been admiring the fine work that many of the membership here have been up to for a long time now, and I've decided that it was time to join in the hopes that I might have some small contributions to offer at some point. Cheers! -booNy
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1st December 2012, 10:49 PM	#1429
Janadele Graduate Poster Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Coast Australia Posts: 1,736	Indeed it has. Originally Posted by amb Liberal has different meanings in the States and Australia. Over here Liberals are right wing as are the Republicans are in the States. Although lately, the thin line that separates the main political parties here has gotten even thinner.

1st December 2012, 10:58 PM	#1430
Janadele Graduate Poster Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Coast Australia Posts: 1,736	Hi all

2nd December 2012, 10:44 PM	#1431
h.g.Whiz Illuminator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Egoville Posts: 3,081	Originally Posted by Janadele Hi all Hello one. :-)
	__________________ Reading this sentence is ineluctable.

4th December 2012, 07:28 AM	#1432
Femke Goddess of the Glowing Sunsets Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 487	Hi panama, iawai, BooNy, Janadele, Robert, A lot of new faces, great. Please come in, take off your raincoat/sombrero/parka/sunglasses/<insert locally appropriate outdoorsy accessory>, pull up a thread of your liking and settle in. Welcome to the forum, take your time to get the feel of this place. And when you are ready, just chime in. There is a topic for everybody.
	__________________ Epiphanette (a very small epiphany): that kind of tingly, excited feeling of realizing that you were wrong, and that you have to change your world view accordingly. - With thanks to Weak Kitten and Blue Sock Monkey. I am 100% confident all psychics and mediums are frauds. If you agree add this to your sig.

5th December 2012, 04:03 PM	#1433
booNyzarC Scholar Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 54	Thank you for the warm welcome Femke.
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7th December 2012, 03:45 PM	#1434
Mightyhorse New Blood Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Dakota, USA Posts: 2	Hey y'all New to the forum, liked reading the posts, decided to join so I can add my two cents.

7th December 2012, 04:06 PM	#1435
Mightyhorse New Blood Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Dakota, USA Posts: 2	BTW, shouldn't this be in the Members Only section?