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Slipknot - Pulse of the Maggots

Never got into GTA, but Red Dead Redemption was my jam.

Yeah, I mean, we didn't mind the clean up the first time...

Yes, we love ya, Tsujoi. We just need to know where Boss 2 is.

That's right! And after 30 of those, you're gonna do a set of leg presses on the machine! 13, 14-- when we're done with you, you'll be able tokick ass an' chew gum at the same time!

I guess that's one way to
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Was indeed bitten by a radioactive Shane.

Ramen. Miso base. pork belly, corn, bean sprouts, boiled egg, and naruto for toppings.

Torn between love of boobs and fear of needles! (Faints)

Agreed. And if my half asleep, hypoglycemic attempts to be witty while doing so offended, I apologise.

I... don't actually think I can filter... wait. Okay.

My point wasn't so much you couldn't have a good disscussion in a IB thread. It's that I would be second guessing the sincerity of many posts made, because IB is often the land of lols and trolling. It would be an uphill battle. And yes, that's ot me and how I see that board.

... I'm not sure who I was saying I would never debate. Everyone in thread, while strident, strikes me as intelligent. Heck, Freak's obviously a gourmand.

There might have been a more articulate thought there. Given I woke up with 85 pages of 's' in the document I was working on... I think we can safely doubt that.

Don't post drunk or with low blood sugar, kids.

Oh, dreadfully sorry chap, posted while half asleep, lost track of who said what. My flub.

Doesn't really want to know, trust us.

Well, you know, the thread is in serious discussion now, so I will say in all seriousness...

I will never debate you.

Good day.

Oh, sorry, I was working of Looky and Eve's reactions to you.

You do give more the impression of Mike Tyson spoiling for a fight than an eager debater. And as I noted, doing this in IB does cast a bit of cold water on any sort of thoughtful debate.

Same reason I offered no reply to your self critiquing attempt earlier this year. Even if we knew each other better (we've only just met in my mind) and you had my trust (no knock on you, I don't give my trust out easily)... I don't trust the venue. This is the place of deliberate trolling and mirthful insults.

Amusing to watch, occasionally provokes thoughts I'd like to share... but I know what it says on the tin.

Row, row, fight the gag reflex.

Another thought here, and I'm not saying Baka's arguement is a wonderful refined one (it isn't, I'm sorry CB, even when I agree with you you have trouble presenting your case):

What's your exact standard for a good enough argument?

Because I've written op-ed pieces and had people who disagree edit them. Some are great, just wanting some sources and giving me honest advice on honing my rhetoric, directed me to good arguements on their side and mine. I've come away from such partnerships with my opinion and theirs intact, one or the other changed, or even both changed.

Others-- both those I seem on the surface to agree with and those I am clearly at odds with-- have basically tried to either make me state their opinion or tried to weaken my argument or are only going to accept a sword in the stone argument (one magical fact that changes it all) or simply will really accept no argument, because me and any sources I bring to the table are wrong for disagreeing with their obvious truth.

You seem too intelligent for the second camp. What makes an agrument sound-- worth an intelligent rebuke or even discussion?

(And we can expect plenty, friend, but as I had to remind myself recently... best not let your desires become irrational demands and musts)

But Shane is loveable and awesome!

Master of assassination via Korean fan death.

Posting to IB and basically complaining someone else in the thread isn't being, well, coherent... let's not be disingenuous. Half the reason you guys post this stuff to IB is so you can say whatever 'outrageous' stuff comes to mind. Whether you think it's true or just wish to troll.

An actual debate and sharing of ideas isn't really the point.

If anything, you want to re-affirm your own beliefs or don't really care and are having a laugh.

Keep in mind, I'm not waving a finger at any of you going tsk, tsk. Spend your time as you wish.

I'll note when I post here, I tend to critique style over opinions, because that's what I'm paying more attention to. The very forum title means I don't take the opinions themselves seriously.

You debate while drunk in a bar, you get a drunken debate.