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Old 16th February 2013, 02:53 PM   #201
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Imagine a circle, with a target in the middle. This circle has 6 points around its border. The target in the middle is always facing the top, or northern point. I myself, am located at this northern point. I jump from that point, going through the circle, and just as I land on another point, the target turns to face me. Though when I am going through the middle of the circle, the target stays facing north. Random jump to random jump, I watch the target face me. As I jump back to the northern point, nothing happened as the target was already there. Also noticing when I run around the border of the circle and reach a point, the target does not face me. Only when jumping through this circle and landing on a point does the target move.
So now imagine this circle, with it's 6 points. And now imagine the trail of the path I took by jumping from point to point in this circle. What exactly does this image resemble? If you haven't guessed, coincidentally it's a hexagram, the symbol of satan. Is it also a coincidence that I happen to influence and deceive people? Powers of satan. The target in the middle of this hexagram would be Lucifer, following my every move. Is it possible that I am the upcoming Antichrist? I'm not saying anything here, but (ending statement that sounds convincing).

Disclaimer: Above was only because I found that thought process to be quite funny but contains instances of faulty logic.

Anyway, I think I know why I was feeling so uncomfortable from this thread. I feel like i'm trying to prove to a public that this is happening to me, when the intentions of making this thread were for people that were intrigued to know more about this. Obviously people are going to question my validity, but I'm just not coming into this thread saying, "hey everybody, this is what I can do and you're wrong" Just wanted to get that across.

@dlorde I feel my friends respect me and I can guarantee they do not feel that way about me.
I theorized it was savant syndrome because I have some sort of mood disorder or slight psychotic symptoms or something. When i'm off my meds for a little over a week and there on, I kind of start to lose it. And in my opinion the main point of that wiki quote was towards the end stating, "far in excess of what would be considered normal"

Sorry but it seems to me like you were asking a couple things with the last 3 lines. Do you want to know similarities between events that happen, or why I consider it may be "profound"
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And these other skeptic tests offer way too little amount of money for the distance I would have to travel to get there, so unfortunately it wouldn't be worth it >.<

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Old 16th February 2013, 03:07 PM   #202
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Woops double post

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Old 16th February 2013, 03:36 PM   #203
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And these other skeptic tests offer way too little amount of money for the distance I would have to travel to get there, so unfortunately it wouldn't be worth it >.<
Contact your local sceptic group. They should be able to arrange something close to you. Passing that test won't win you any money, but should buy you a first-class ticket to the Million Dollar Challenge.
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Old 16th February 2013, 04:45 PM   #204
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Hello again everyone and sorry for the delayed response. Talking about this with many other people usually just get's me uncomfortable. I'll start with this

Can something as constant as the sun, be a delusion? Every single day, you see the sun. Every day, the sun is in the same exact positions. And every day the sun takes the same amount of time to go across the sky. Can something so constant and clear, just be fake?
As you know, the sun is not really in the same position in the sky everyday, nor does it take the same amount of time to go across the sky. And of course it is the earth that is turning. My point is not that your metaphor is scientifically imperfect, but that our subjective minds can mis-interpret reality. I suggest that is the most likely explanation for your perceived ability.
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Old 16th February 2013, 04:55 PM   #205
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Edit: I find it funny that another guy claims to have something that nobody else can do and happens to have the same name as me. He obviously read my mind, stole my name and posted before me.
Assuming you are serious, this could be.. This feeling however can occur in certain medical conditions. You may wish to rule out any medical concerns, just in case.
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Old 16th February 2013, 07:46 PM   #206
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Old 16th February 2013, 07:52 PM   #207
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Termination incoming.

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Old 16th February 2013, 08:53 PM   #208
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roryboryalice,

I have no idea what your last message means, but I'm concerned and hope you are OK.

As to the various paranormal challenges, where do you live? I don't mean address, but just city and state or country. There might be something closer to you than you realize.

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Old 16th February 2013, 08:54 PM   #209
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na i'm a troll bro this whole thread is fake

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Old 16th February 2013, 08:55 PM   #210
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I live clifton park, new york. What's up?

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Old 16th February 2013, 10:10 PM   #211
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Originally Posted by roryboryalice View Post
I live clifton park, new york. What's up?
That's kinda far away from any of the testing organizations, you are correct.

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Old 16th February 2013, 11:12 PM   #212
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Originally Posted by roryboryalice View Post
So now imagine this circle, with it's 6 points. And now imagine the trail of the path I took by jumping from point to point in this circle. What exactly does this image resemble? If you haven't guessed, coincidentally it's a hexagram, the symbol of satan. Is it also a coincidence that I happen to influence and deceive people?
No, it's not a coincidence.

You imagined a pentagram, which is a known Satanic symbol (also used by early Christians, Mormons, Bahá'í's, wiccans and other religious organizations). That you 'happen to influence and deceive people' is also evidence of Satanic influence. This is not a coincidence.

However, it is a proven fact that Satan does not exist. Satan is a product of human imagination, just as your pentagram was a product of your imagination. Since Satan does not exist, neither can Satanic influence. Therefore, the inescapable conclusion is that any Satanic ability to influence and deceive people is also imaginary.

Satanic influence is imaginary. Your influence is imaginary. That is no coincidence. Both are products of human imagination.

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Is it possible that I am the upcoming Antichrist?
No, because the Antichrist is an imaginary being that cannot exist. You cannot become something which will not and cannot exist.

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Anyway, I think I know why I was feeling so uncomfortable from this thread. I feel like i'm trying to prove to a public that this is happening to me,
And why not? You have made an extraordinary claim, so it is up to you to convince us of your power. Don't expect us to believe it just because you believe it to be true. But the question you should be asking is:- Why do you feel the need to tell us about your 'ability' - is it to convince yourself that it is real?

This thread is making you uncomfortable because it is forcing you to reexamine your beliefs. We are not inside your head, so we cannot share your feeling of being able to influence and deceive people. You have presented no physical evidence that this extraordinary ability could exist. We only have your assertions, which are unconvincing.

You should look at your claims from an outsider's perspective. If you cannot convince us that your ability is real, perhaps it isn't!

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When i'm off my meds for a little over a week and there on, I kind of start to lose it.
Stay on your meds. They are obviously working. But meds are not always 100% effective, so you may still have residual symptoms. Use your logical brain to recognize psychotic delusions, and disregard them.

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And these other skeptic tests offer way too little amount of money for the distance I would have to travel to get there, so unfortunately it wouldn't be worth it >.<
You could avoid a lot of wasted time and effort by understanding the nature of your 'ability'. Keep believing it's 'real' if you like, but don't put any money on it!

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na i'm a troll bro this whole thread is fake
That's a pity, because I was just about to tell everybody about how I was abducted by aliens as a child, and they gave me the psychic ability to always tell when someone is lying...
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Old 17th February 2013, 12:00 AM   #213
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I live clifton park, new york. What's up?
http://nycskeptics.org/

I'm sure these guys can organise a test for you.
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Old 17th February 2013, 12:36 AM   #214
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However, it is a proven fact that Satan does not exist.
No, it is not.
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Old 17th February 2013, 07:50 AM   #215
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Originally Posted by roryboryalice View Post
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So now imagine this circle, with it's 6 points. And now imagine the trail of the path I took by jumping from point to point in this circle. What exactly does this image resemble? If you haven't guessed, coincidentally it's a hexagram, the symbol of satan. Is it also a coincidence that I happen to influence and deceive people? Powers of satan. The target in the middle of this hexagram would be Lucifer, following my every move. Is it possible that I am the upcoming Antichrist?
I suggest you talk to a mental health practitioner. Seriously.

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I'm not saying anything here, but ...
Let me guess, not waving but drowning? Please talk to a professional.

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@dlorde I feel my friends respect me and I can guarantee they do not feel that way about me.
What about strangers?
[I'd like to think my friends would also be reassuring in a similar situation].

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Sorry but it seems to me like you were asking a couple things with the last 3 lines. Do you want to know similarities between events that happen, or why I consider it may be "profound"
Forget it; talk to a doctor, tell them what you've told us.
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Old 18th February 2013, 12:05 AM   #216
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No, it is not.
Really? Try claiming that 'the devil made me do it' and see how far you get.

Demon Murder Trial
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the presiding judge, Robert Callahan, rejected Johnson's lawyer's attempt to show that Johnson was under the influence of a demon at the time of the murder. Callahan stated that there was no such defense, and it would be "irrelative and unscientific" to allow such testimony,
So there you have it - legal proof that Satan does not exist.
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Old 18th February 2013, 02:10 AM   #217
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Really? Try claiming that 'the devil made me do it' and see how far you get.

Demon Murder Trial


So there you have it - legal proof that Satan does not exist.
That judgement makes no claim of whether Satan exists or not. It just denies the 'satan made me do it' defence.
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Old 18th February 2013, 09:16 AM   #218
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na i'm a troll bro this whole thread is fake
Is everyone ignoring that post?
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Old 18th February 2013, 09:56 AM   #219
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Is everyone ignoring that post?
I'm waiting for it to be posted again in English.
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Old 19th February 2013, 04:14 AM   #220
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Originally Posted by roryboryalice View Post
Title says it all. I know a lot about it. Shoot me any questions you want, and I'll be glad to answer. (Please don't delete my thread, I can assure you I am not trolling.)
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na i'm a troll bro this whole thread is fake

Personally, I thought it was more likely that he was just an idiot.
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