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Author Topic:   Speciation + Evolution = More Diversity
westernjoe
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Message 16 of 47 (493461)
01-08-2009 11:24 PM


here was your question:
What mechanism prohibits the micro-evolutionary events that everyone admits occur from adding up to a macro-evolutionary event over time?
so why is it off-topic for you to define what "evolution" is? why is that so difficult for you? I cannot answer your challenge without you first giving me an accurate definition of what evolution (micro and/or macro is)....if you do not care to do so then the discussion is pointless. My argument against your challenge is that "micro" evolution doesn't even exist, as defined by your theory.
It seems to me you've attempted to get around the real issue by defining your theory in a very broad way, as something like "heritable changes over time." but the problem is, ToE was constructed to explain the buildup of genomes...therefore, any ole change in bodies does nothing to explain where genomes came from...that's why ToE must have a tie to changes in dna sequences. So just take a deep breath, invest a minute or so, and define the theory of evolution. I would also like to know if you believe micro and macro are accomplished via the same mechanism. Take your time....I'll be waiting...this is going to be fun.
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Message 17 of 47 (493463)
01-08-2009 11:41 PM
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01-08-2009 11:24 PM


you are STILL off topic -- Admins please note
hi westernjoe,
Take your time....I'll be waiting...this is going to be fun.
my reply is here: Message 193
Enjoy.
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Message 18 of 47 (493477)
01-09-2009 1:58 AM
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01-08-2009 11:24 PM


Warning for WesternJoe
WJ, we try very hard to keep threads on a reasonably well-focused topics. This particular thread is very narrowly defined.
You have been asked to stay with the topic. If you don't want to then do not post to this thread at all. There are plenty of other places for you to post and you could start your own thread.
If you fail to control yourself you will receive short (and longer) suspensions.

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westernjoe
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Message 19 of 47 (493517)
01-09-2009 8:53 AM


I'm absolutely on-topic, as I am disputing your very premise, which is your definition of evolution.
Evolution - the change in hereditary traits in populations from generation to generation
http://www.williamjhudson.net/evolution/glossary.html
"Evolution: A change in the gene pool of a population over time. The process of evolution can be summarized in three sentences: Genes mutate. Individuals are selected. Populations evolve."
You then asked for a "mechanism" that would stop this so-called evolution from turning into macro evolution......but by doing so you are assuming that your mechanism of microevolution actually exists. I have challenged you to show me an example and you refuse to do it. If you don't care to debate fine. If you can't even present one example of evolution, as your theory defines it, then I suppose the debate is over. But you must also realize that it is then wrong-headed of you to expect others to present a mechanism that will somehow stop a mechanism of which doesn't even exist. In otherwords, you've constructed a strawman of an argument.
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westernjoe
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Message 20 of 47 (493519)
01-09-2009 8:58 AM


and let's get to your next point -- which is also highly on-topic:
Speciation - the division of parent populations into reproductively isolated daughter populations - is also an observed and documented fact, a process that occurs frequently in the natural world around us.
I dispute this because you don't even know what a "species" is. Darwinians call different varieties of finches different "speices" yet most of them can interbreed and produce viable, fertile offspring. Same with different varieties of bears. The polar bear and brown bear can produce fertilie offspring as well, yet' they're labled different "species." Finally, your statement is assuming that the "speciation" process happens via the mechanism propped up by darwinists.....which is "changes in gene frequencies over time." This, as well, I dispute and you are welcome to show me an example showing otherwise.
If you are going to create a new post and make unfounded assertions, you should expect people to take you up on them.

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westernjoe
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Message 21 of 47 (493521)
01-09-2009 9:01 AM


And to the Admin, if you can't keep your big nose out of the way so I can expose this sham of the theory then I'll move on. Go ahead and ban me, who cares. RAFD is too chicken to debate the topic he brought up anyway...I'm getting bored.
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Message 22 of 47 (493524)
01-09-2009 9:16 AM
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01-09-2009 9:01 AM


And to the Admin, if you can't keep your big nose out of the way so I can expose this sham of the theory then I'll move on.
You're free to expose this "sham", just not on this thread. Start a new in this forum. You don't have to move on, you can make a thread about it right there. And once it gets promoted, you can discuss it with RAZD (or others) as much as you like. Further, I would not advise being that hostile to admins.
Go ahead and ban me, who cares.
I don't think he'll ban you outright, normally, people are suspended for a short time first, then increasingly longer times, until they finally are banned.
RAFD is too chicken to debate the topic he brought up anyway...I'm getting bored.
Even more reason to start a new topic about it. There are people that are interested in discussing this.

I hunt for the truth

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Message 23 of 47 (493599)
01-09-2009 7:08 PM
Reply to: Message 19 by westernjoe
01-09-2009 8:53 AM


you are of topic
westernjoe
I'm absolutely on-topic,
my reply is here: Message 193
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Message 24 of 47 (493602)
01-09-2009 7:34 PM
Reply to: Message 20 by westernjoe
01-09-2009 8:58 AM


still off topic - now in another direction.
well westernjoe, another diversion off-topic?
I dispute this because you don't even know what a "species" is.
my reply is here: Message 21
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Message 25 of 47 (493605)
01-09-2009 7:42 PM
Reply to: Message 21 by westernjoe
01-09-2009 9:01 AM


Expect a suspension for insulting admins and continued disruptive behavior
well westernjoe, I expect to see you suspended soon.
And to the Admin, if you can't keep your big nose out of the way so I can expose this sham of the theory then I'll move on. Go ahead and ban me, who cares. RAFD is too chicken to debate the topic he brought up anyway...I'm getting bored.
What is hilarious about all this petty posturing of yours, is that it is a completely ridiculous position when you look at the FACT that your posts have been quoted and replied to, and all your need to do is go to the appropriate threads, that the only thing keeping you from the discussion is your inability to realize this.
Once again, my reply is here: Message 193
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Message 26 of 47 (493606)
01-09-2009 7:49 PM
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01-09-2009 7:42 PM


Re: Expect a suspension for insulting admins and continued disruptive behavior
I'd suggest that, at this point, the best option is to simply stop feeding the troll.

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Message 27 of 47 (493608)
01-09-2009 7:56 PM
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01-09-2009 7:34 PM


Thread closer
It won't be closed. WJ will be if necessary.

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Message 28 of 47 (493757)
01-10-2009 4:31 PM
Reply to: Message 19 by westernjoe
01-09-2009 8:53 AM


threads are limited in length to ~300 posts
westernjoe
... I am disputing ... your definition of evolution.
your reply is here (put your cursor over these words and right click to activate this link)
Enjoy.
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Message 29 of 47 (493763)
01-10-2009 4:54 PM
Reply to: Message 20 by westernjoe
01-09-2009 8:58 AM


replies to your posts are on the linked threads - follow them to continue ....
westernjoe,
I dispute this because you don't even know what a "species" is.
your reply is here (put your cursor over these words and right click to activate this link)
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Message 30 of 47 (493767)
01-10-2009 5:08 PM
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01-09-2009 7:49 PM


Re: Expect a suspension for insulting admins and continued disruptive behavior
hey Rahvin,
I'd suggest that, at this point, the best option is to simply stop feeding the troll.
A troll doesn't cite evolution textbooks, I think he just doesn't understand (1) how many different threads there are on this site, (2) that these topics have already been discussed before, (3) that a thread dedicated to the Definition of Evolution is a better thread to discuss Definition of Evolution than any one he currently happens to be on, (4) that a thread dedicated to the Definition of Species is a better thread to discuss Definition of Species than any one he currently happens to be on, (5) that threads are limited to ~300 posts, so content that is not part of the thread debate wastes space, and (6) that I am more than ready and willing to debate him on these points on their proper threads, and have in fact already started there.
Plus, I would like to see more about his spirit dog concept.
Enjoy.

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