Guest #26 February 20, 2011 QuoteQuoteThe contract link is posted about midway in the article. I have little doubt it's legitimate. Question is, do you trust that the government won't use it to manipulate public opinion in the U.S and our allies? Sorry if I seem cynical but I don't trust our government enough to be unconcerned. My point is that it's too easy to discredit anything the government says already. Every statement or remark the government makes is heavily scrutinized. Why would anyone bother to put a consensus-spin on anything in this fashion? Who gains by this (the story itself, as well as the alleged act)? Who loses? Critical Thinking, people! Critical thinking! mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #27 February 20, 2011 QuoteQuoteWhat's your opinion of the govt. using this type of tactic in an effort to manipulate support for programs? Thx for staying on topic. Critical Thinking Alert-- What is the legitimacy of the story? Can it be corroborated by other sources? Who/what stands to gain by publishing this? False Flag (id est, publishing the story in an effort to discredit the source)? I'm not buying any of it because it too easy to pick apart. mh . Actually the existence of this type of software is pretty easy to corroberate. http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Asia/Story/A1Story20110220-264477.html http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gdb6d9fdbjbk3XXfkCIHj4X-OSLg?docId=CNG.7a0509e93accafbdfd4785aad6cc3018.441 http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2011/02/china-president-calls-for-more-internet-oversight/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #28 February 20, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe contract link is posted about midway in the article. I have little doubt it's legitimate. Question is, do you trust that the government won't use it to manipulate public opinion in the U.S and our allies? Sorry if I seem cynical but I don't trust our government enough to be unconcerned. My point is that it's too easy to discredit anything the government says already. Every statement or remark the government makes is heavily scrutinized. Why would anyone bother to put a consensus-spin on anything in this fashion? Who gains by this (the story itself, as well as the alleged act)? Who loses? Critical Thinking, people! Critical thinking! mh . You been keepin up there Mark???? The Egyptians, the Tunisians, The Bahraini's and other countries all across the area you love to hate are utilizing this technology to further the democracy movements in their countries. So of the despots try to fight that by... you guessed it...shutting down the internet and social media sites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #29 February 21, 2011 Wow, is this a record? Only one reply needed to invoke Godwins law?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #30 February 21, 2011 Amazon: I know this forum is contentious and often unfriendly. But in this thread, you appear either an angry drunk (who is currently drunk) or a naturally unpleasant person. Not sure if that might concern you or not... Nobody in this thread has stood out as an intellectual giant.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #31 February 21, 2011 Quote Amazon: I know this forum is contentious and often unfriendly. But in this thread, you appear either an angry drunk (who is currently drunk) or a naturally unpleasant person. Not sure if that might concern you or not... Nobody in this thread has stood out as an intellectual giant. Aw how cute... project much there bubba???? Sorry I rarely drink and have not had any alcohol to drink at all since a couple glasses of French Champagne at New Years. Go check your still... the next batch might cause less hallucinations Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #32 February 21, 2011 Quote Quote Amazon: I know this forum is contentious and often unfriendly. But in this thread, you appear either an angry drunk (who is currently drunk) or a naturally unpleasant person. Not sure if that might concern you or not... Nobody in this thread has stood out as an intellectual giant. Aw how cute... project much there bubba???? Sorry I rarely drink and have not had any alcohol to drink at all since a couple glasses of French Champagne at New Years. Go check your still... the next batch might cause less hallucinations It is obvious that you are not interested in a conversation, and only only interested in inciting some type of angry response. It is also obvious that you are more interested in trolling and being a troll that I rarely if ever read your posts anymore. You and Dreamdancer and Rhys and Kallend enjoy your owns posts. It is pointless to read yours or theirs anymore. Sad, really sad. Step back, take a look, and see what you have become.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #33 February 21, 2011 Awww Poor wittle repetile This is just hilarious coming from you.... the PM's they be a flyin... We are not laughing with you...... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #34 February 21, 2011 Do you really not see how bitter and angry you've become? (on the boards, at least) You're starting to sound (read?) more like rhys and dreamdancer everyday. Whacked out conspiracaies, inability to disagree without throwing out your two worst labels at everyone with another viewpoint, refusal to ask or answer honest questions... It makes me worry about what happened to the jumper I knew. I hope you're still you out there in the real world and you just get nuts on dz.com.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #35 February 22, 2011 Quote Do you really not see how bitter and angry you've become? (on the boards, at least) You're starting to sound (read?) more like rhys and dreamdancer everyday. Whacked out conspiracaies, inability to disagree without throwing out your two worst labels at everyone with another viewpoint, refusal to ask or answer honest questions... It makes me worry about what happened to the jumper I knew. I hope you're still you out there in the real world and you just get nuts on dz.com. Give it time bubba... want to bet on some future events with the way this shit is going??? You yourself will be jumping on that bandwagon when the time comes...you already idolize those peopleGet those smashing looking boots now while they are still cheap and the demand goes up drastically. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #36 February 22, 2011 Quote You're starting to sound (read?) more like rhys and dreamdancer everyday. Whacked out conspiracaies, inability to disagree without throwing out your two worst labels at everyone with another viewpoint, refusal to ask or answer honest questions... I'm confused. How is this any different than many other posters here in SC? People throw shit. Sometimes it comes hurling back at them. When you don't throw shit, you don't get it back in the face. Simple as that. Some people are honest enough to let you know you're throwing shit if only because they throw it back. People use the most lame shit for what they think is verification/justification for their writings. I can't blame anyone for getting tired of it. - You're wrong because I know a guy who knows a guy that (fill in the blank) - You're wrong because it didn't happen that way one time in the past. - You're wrong because I know what I'm talking about and you're just ignorant. - and so on and so on and so on... Throw shit and people get tired of it and throw it back...what could be more simple? You've done it, we've all done it. SC discussion board? Some people have no clue as to what a discussion is nor how to conduct one. (There's some shit for you! )My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #37 February 22, 2011 Quote Go check your still... the next batch might cause less hallucinations Dammit. I did and found that you're right. I'll need to fire that bum QC guy. As far as the OP: Yes, there is no limit to which the depth the goobermint will sink. Not much for discussion there. And Jeanne, IMHO, it's not just one labeled group of bozos...L/R, R/D, who-the-fuck-ever. It's just the same old screw-anybody-as-long-as-I get-mine clowns. It's US (citizens) vs Them (goobermint) They irony is that the citizens put the major bozos into the goobermint and allow them to bring their own personal bozos along with them. The best law we could make is one that puts all goobermint workers in clown suits so that it makes them more easily identifiable. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #38 February 22, 2011 QuotePeople use the most lame shit for what they think is verification/justification for their writings. I can't blame anyone for getting tired of it. - You're wrong because I know a guy who knows a guy that (fill in the blank) - You're wrong because it didn't happen that way one time in the past. - You're wrong because I know what I'm talking about and you're just ignorant. - and so on and so on and so on... Throw shit and people get tired of it and throw it back...what could be more simple? You've done it, we've all done it. QuoteThe best law we could make is one that puts all goobermint workers in clown suits so that it makes them more easily identifiable. What usually ends up motivating me to post here is not people "being wrong" but rather people who are generally "on my side" that are making ridiculous arguments. As it turns out, there's really no place for someone just trying to inform on these boards. Not for long anyway. You have to be able to feed off the anger in people's posts (which probably isn't healthy) or be able to laugh at the idiocy (which doesn't last forever.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #39 February 22, 2011 Quote Quote Go check your still... the next batch might cause less hallucinations Dammit. I did and found that you're right. I'll need to fire that bum QC guy. What do you expect - he's a packer.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
