Bill Nye VS Ken Hamm (Creation Museum)

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

If you do not like it, Masked Dude, then seeya later.  Remember: I am not the only Dudiest in the bar who feels this way, in terms of the manner in which the mods run things here.  I only write for others who cannot (or will not) write for themselves; I am merely a mouthpiece.  And I was lurking about for a good while, before I ever started posting anything here.  And what's up with Woden, anyway, cckeiser?

Yawn.  I'm gonna go take a nap.  This is starting to bore me.

[Masked Dude]

Thank you for being the new Messiah.

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

Thank you for being the new Messiah.

I am not the new Messiah, Masked Dude.  I am merely a person who is pointing out the self-righteous hypocrisy that dominates this forum's culture (so to speak).  And if you don't like it, then thank you for leaving.

Yawn.  Naptime.

[Hominid]

Well, thank you for at least showing your true colors; we all knew they were there...

So, just leave dude.  But you seem to need to rant, which is okay for a time. After a while, it truly gets boring.  And annoying.  You'l find that many people who - if I can use the word - "evolve" to a more Taoist approach to life (read: philosophical as opposed to religious) seem to also have traversed "through" some kind of religious background to get to where they are today.  They realize that the Abrahamic religions are old-school fables that were created for people for that time and place.  Bullshit stories like talking snakes and donkeys, prophets being told to eat their own shit, living in the belly of a whale for 3 days, genocide, rape, etc.  It's too incongruous to make any kind of sense to someone looking for a PEACEFUL ethos.  One eventually gets to a place where he or she is not interested in worshiping a diety who gets his rocks off on being violent and jealous.  Real seekers eventually give that shit up and replace it with something a little more dude-like.

So if you don't like the heat, get out of the kitchen.  Keep up your accusations like what you wrote above, and you may just get you punted anyway - I say good riddance.


Any one else... ?

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

I think that what many here are really seeking is a conversation that they can control completely, and not a truly free or "general" discussion.  Understood in this light, I can see how some might see my posts as trollish in nature.  Why do I not just shut up and go away?  Please allow me to answer this question, with a question: why don't you?

[Hominid]

Please allow me to answer this question, with a question: why don't you?

Because you do not have the right to define dudeism, and tell everyone here how they're supposed to think, talk, and live.  I think the term is "holier than thou".  You've got it in spades dude.

If you don't leave voluntarily, or if you don't get punted, this will truly become the ghost town you accuse it of being.  Then you can shine your fingernails, looking at a decimated forum board, and say to yourself "Great job dude."

You won't listen to logic; you just like to fight.

[meekon5]

... I am not the only Dudiest in the bar who feels this way, in terms of the manner in which the mods run things here.  I only write for others who cannot (or will not) write for themselves; I am merely a mouthpiece.  And I was lurking about for a good while, before I ever started posting anything here...

Again you don't quantify this "others who cannot (or will not) write" as I said before how many of our four thousand members do you claim to represent?

This is yet another hissy fit, which even references a previous rant.

Please tell me this is not because you were not invited to become an admin when you asked for it, and was rightfully told to wind your neck in, so you're now ranting against the admins.

...Yawn.  I'm gonna go take a nap.  This is starting to bore me.

No one can be as bored as the rest of us with yet another set of histrionics from yourself.

[The_Sleevez]

Here we go again once more icon is stirring the pot I'm with masked dude on this one. I don't know about this silent majority icon is speaking for but the only person I see on here demanding everyone see his way as right is icon. Everybody else usually has a calm disscussion about their points of view until he jumps in flinging accusations. Realistically the fact that he hasnt been punted the hell out of this community is proof of exactly how tolerant the moderators are.

[Hominid]

Realistically the fact that he hasnt been punted the hell out of this community is proof of exactly how tolerant the moderators are.

Ya, I'm quite puzzled by it actually.  I refuse to leave on principle, as I don't want the little piece of shit to win.  But others aren't necessarily seeing it that way and may leave for good out of frustration.  This has to be stopped right now.

[Shagbeard]

Watching this go on and seems that the thinking would be if it does not pertain to you, you dont respond as though it does. If the conscience is clear that your not in fault, no need to say anything.

Well, thank you for at least showing your true colors; we all knew they were there...

So, just leave dude.  But you seem to need to rant, which is okay for a time. After a while, it truly gets boring.  And annoying.  You'l find that many people who - if I can use the word - "evolve" to a more Taoist approach to life (read: philosophical as opposed to religious) seem to also have traversed "through" some kind of religious background to get to where they are today.  They realize that the Abrahamic religions are old-school fables that were created for people for that time and place.  Bullshit stories like talking snakes and donkeys, prophets being told to eat their own shit, living in the belly of a whale for 3 days, genocide, rape, etc.  It's too incongruous to make any kind of sense to someone looking for a PEACEFUL ethos.  One eventually gets to a place where he or she is not interested in worshiping a diety who gets his rocks off on being violent and jealous.  Real seekers eventually give that shit up and replace it with something a little more dude-like.

So if you don't like the heat, get out of the kitchen.  Keep up your accusations like what you wrote above, and you may just get you punted anyway - I say good riddance.


Any one else... ?

For me, that above is why I would tend to agree with Icon. On serious level there are great many things that are historical in book such as the bible, others too. It is very hard to feel that any good words from you after saying that are sincere, rather I am often feeling that anything I hold dear, believe, or enjoy are making me some primate in yours and others sight. More evolved? Whatever! Thinking like this is why my children are afraid to believe and be honest in school of what they believe. Evolved, whatever... Fairy tales, maybe we can ask an ape... Genocide, rape... Tell that to the countless people right now being targeted by Muslims. Dont see anything being done about it, but sure that means christians are the same - BULLSHIT.... Funny who some of the metaphor is harped on as fables, but if it is done in Taoism or Buddhism (I do have high respect for teachings by them) it is more evolved...

Can anyone see that the remarks like "sky daddy" are not cool and is really hurtful. It is one reason why I whom does nothing to hurt anyone nor push anyhting on anyone, feels like my being here is disgusting to some most because they hate god.

This is just me saying it is how I feel, but dont think anyone cares. I can shrug it off, sure, but does anyone see how it does come across with the constant bashing? Whatever... most likely none care

[meekon5]

I have called a council.

Please post your concerns here or PM the admins if you feel that's fairer.

Be aware that I am on UK time so some of the other admins may not be online yet.

You will admit that it was fair and Dudeist to let the guy have a try at fitting in.

[meekon5]

..Can anyone see that the remarks like "sky daddy" are not cool and is really hurtful. It is one reason why I whom does nothing to hurt anyone nor push anyhting on anyone, feels like my being here is disgusting to some most because they hate god...

But then you're articulating your point of view and showing how it should be done.

[Hominid]

Shag dude - I liberally use the term "Abrahamic" religions when expressing my opinions and explaining my beliefs, so don't get yer knickers in a twist thinking I'm criticising Christianity alone.  But none of us are here to coddle your feelings either; you have to accept the fact that Taoism is something many religious people evolve to, plain and simple.  No personal insult intended.

[Shagbeard]

..Can anyone see that the remarks like "sky daddy" are not cool and is really hurtful. It is one reason why I whom does nothing to hurt anyone nor push anyhting on anyone, feels like my being here is disgusting to some most because they hate god...

But then you're articulating your point of view and showing how it should be done.

What... huh...? Look, I am saying that it is not appreciated to see that. I am not going around doing that. Shit, what am I teaching my kids wrong to tell them not to do these kinds of things? I am just being honest and not causing trouble. Hopefully my honesty is not taken as revolt.

[Shagbeard]

Shag dude - I liberally use the term "Abrahamic" religions when expressing my opinions and explaining my beliefs, so don't get yer knickers in a twist thinking I'm criticising Christianity alone.  But none of us are here to coddle your feelings either; you have to accept the fact that Taoism is something many religious people evolve to, plain and simple.  No personal insult intended.

Patronizing aside! Coddle my feelings... No where do I say that. However if because you think the way you said that 'evolve', piss off. I point out my side and made again to be some stupid ape.