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Topic: 2006 October Posts of the Month
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Straggler
Member Posts: 10333 From: London England Joined: 09-30-2006
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Message 16 of 25 (358607)
10-24-2006 6:07 PM
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Archer optitrex - OP Evolution of Creationism
Author: Archer Optitrex Forum: Education - Evolution/Creationism Thread: Evolution of Creationism Post: 1 (help - how do I link this????) Best opening post I have seen. A different take on the usual area of debate introduced in an irreverent, humorous and well thought out way. Kinda funky.
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kuresu
Member (Idle past 2535 days) Posts: 2544 From: boulder, colorado Joined: 03-24-2006
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Message 17 of 25 (358617)
10-24-2006 6:51 PM
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Reply to: Message 16 by Straggler 10-24-2006 6:07 PM
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Re: Archer optitrex - OP Evolution of Creationism
It's good. And it really hits on some of the hypocrisy. But if you really want to see a good OP, check out RAZD's geology thread (all three of them have the same OP--they're just continuations from previous ones that hit the 300 post mark). They're massive, which is the one draw back. But it thoroughly refutes YECist claims. (i guess this is a halfway seconding . . .) oh, and the name's Archer Opterix. of course, I just call him Robin Hood.
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AdminJar
Inactive Member
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Message 18 of 25 (358620)
10-24-2006 7:01 PM
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Reply to: Message 16 by Straggler 10-24-2006 6:07 PM
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linking posts
There are several methods. Use peek mode on this message to see exactly how it was done.
Url method the message dBCode is the prefered.
Message 1 When looking at any message, if you look up at the adress pane of your browser you will see three listings at the end, f=#, t=# and m=#. That is the forum, thread and message number. For example your nomination was message 16 in thread 46 in forum 23. To link to that message it is
Message 16
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JavaMan
Member (Idle past 2341 days) Posts: 475 From: York, England Joined: 08-05-2005
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Message 19 of 25 (358716)
10-25-2006 7:56 AM
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The Growth of Moral Responsibilty
Author: nwr Forum: Miscellaneous Topics in Creation/Evolution Thread: Do I have a choice? Message: 72 A thoughtful response to a difficult problem.
'I can't even fit all my wife's clothes into a suitcase for travelling. So you want me to believe we're going to put all of the planets and stars and everything into a sandwich bag?' - q3psycho on the Big Bang
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nwr
Member Posts: 6409 From: Geneva, Illinois Joined: 08-08-2005 Member Rating: 5.3
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Message 20 of 25 (358724)
10-25-2006 8:41 AM
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Reply to: Message 19 by JavaMan 10-25-2006 7:56 AM
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Re: The Growth of Moral Responsibilty
Thank you. Much appreciated.
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Omnivorous
Member Posts: 3985 From: Adirondackia Joined: 07-21-2005 Member Rating: 7.2
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Message 21 of 25 (358864)
10-25-2006 8:00 PM
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Reply to: Message 19 by JavaMan 10-25-2006 7:56 AM
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Re: The Growth of Moral Responsibilty
Seconded--I knew I could depend on nwr for clarity. Still, a complete theory of cognition would have been nice.
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nwr
Member Posts: 6409 From: Geneva, Illinois Joined: 08-08-2005 Member Rating: 5.3
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Re: The Growth of Moral Responsibilty
Still, a complete theory of cognition would have been nice.
You can start a thread on that, and try to draw it out from me. There's a caveat. I have found that when you think outside the box, those inside the box have great difficulty understanding you.
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BMG
Member (Idle past 231 days) Posts: 357 From: Southwestern U.S. Joined: 03-16-2006
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Message 23 of 25 (359533)
10-28-2006 5:23 PM
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RickJB
Author: RickJB Forum: Is it Science? Thread: The Consequences of "Evolution is False" Message: http:// EvC Forum: The consequences of "Evolution is false" --> EvC Forum: The consequences of "Evolution is false"
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. There's nothing degrading about being a part of the universe. Feel lucky to be alive and understand that a universe stretching across millions of light years and filled with countless billions of stars need not necessarily revolve around the yearnings of humankind. My first nomination. I don't know if a nomination from me means all that much, if anything at all, but your post, to me, was profound and concise. A true pleasure. Thank you. Edited by Infixion, : Added subtitle.
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Archer Opteryx
Member (Idle past 3619 days) Posts: 1811 From: East Asia Joined: 08-16-2006
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Message 24 of 25 (359590)
10-29-2006 4:09 AM
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Reply to: Message 16 by Straggler 10-24-2006 6:07 PM
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Mr October
Thanks, Straggler and kuresu. I'm truly honored by the mention, coming from friends whose posts I enjoy so much. But I have to stand down for RAZD. The guy with the goofy avatar is doing such a consistently superb job that I can't possibly cite a single post. I have to point to whole threads: 'Human/Chimpanzee' 'Brain evolution.' His tone is cordial and welcoming. At the same time he is always on message. He won't be drawn into rhetorical games, he knows the subject, and he is absolutely ruthless about matters of fact. He writes with clarity and good humor. These threads have called up some fine writing, too, from Crashfrog, Percy and others. I always learn a lot (and get great entertainment value) from Omni and NWR and Modulus and Wounded King. We have many fine posts to consider. But RAZD has my vote for Mr October. He has run off with the boards this month. ___ Edited by Archer Opterix, : Added more namedrops.
Archer All species are transitional.
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Omnivorous
Member Posts: 3985 From: Adirondackia Joined: 07-21-2005 Member Rating: 7.2
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Re: Mr October
Seconded. RAZD's energy, attention to detail, and powers of rational insight are apparently inexhaustible. Few members do anywhere near as much heavy lifting. I have to be especially outraged or indignant to conjure up the kind of effort that RAZD expends routinely. Even then, I'm as likely to end up suspending myself as to write a strong post. Tip o' the hat, Mr. RAZD. Edited by Omnivorous, : No reason given.
Drinking when we are not thirsty and making love at any time, madam, is all that distinguishes us from the other animals. -Pierre De Beaumarchais (1732-1799)
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