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  1. narcimund
    I sure hope it's more interesting than name calling. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  2. narcimund
    You're using me as a straw man for an argument I'm not advancing. I said (factually) that small stores are failing in the shadow of big stores and that I'm sad about that. It's quite a different thing that you're accusing me of saying. I haven't assigned any blame or called anyone evil. I'm used to being misrepresented around here though. There's a lot of that going on. Maybe that should be added to the "What will happen when you post here" post. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  3. narcimund
    How do I know? If you'd read the rest of my post I explained how I know. I've asked and gotten the story. And I also explained that my information is anecdotal, so don't think you're breaking new ground with your reflexive response of, "Where are the statistics????" You know, it's very cute that you and drunkmonkey and Ron follow me around nitpicking and challenging everything I post. I really find the attention kind of amusing. I'm finding that having an organized opposition is nearly as invigorating as a cheering section. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  4. narcimund
    I'm sure some don't, and others do. But the forces of the free market are proving that "Low prices + marketing" is more successful economically than good service. I've known many truly excellent stores with astounding service shut down because better service wasn't enough to keep the loyalty of the customers. Personally I'm sad about that. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  5. narcimund
    No, I don't have the time or resources to do a statistically significant nationwide survey. I have less important but still pertinant anecdotal evidence, cultural 'common knowledge', and common sense. My city used to be full of small hardware stores, small interesting restaurants and food shops, and simple small retail businesses. Now it's walmart, and home depot. Look at the "Hello my name is..." pin on anyone older than 50 in home depot. It will say "I have XX years of experience" or something like that. Do you think he's spent 25 years putting light bulbs on the shelf at home depot? Whenever I've asked they always keep a good stiff upper lip and a "home depot smile(TM)" but the story is always a sad one. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  6. narcimund
    You'll be lucky if you find a local hardware store. Everyone's been shopping at walmart and home depot so long they've all gone broke. The previous owners of those fantastic little hardware stores are now box boys at home depot making $8/hour. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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    What's a pervert?

    narcimund replied to Jib's topic in The Bonfire

    I know your personal attacks and stalking are tolerated in Speaker's Corner because, well, because it's Speaker's Corner. But does that fly in here as well? And I have to ask, do you do a search on my username once an hour to see if I've posted something? Or do you just read every single thread on the site hoping to find my username? First Class Citizen Twice Over
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    What's a pervert?

    narcimund replied to Jib's topic in The Bonfire

    Pervert: Anyone who does something sexual that you don't do. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  9. narcimund
    I'm fascinated to know why you speak authoritatively about my religious beliefs. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  10. narcimund
    I started jumping in 1984 and have a private pilot's license. I don't fly very often but whenever I'm current i like to do short sightseeing flights with friends. Usually no more than 100 miles from home. $100 hamburgers and visits to the beach and round trips to go inspect the Mt. St. Helens crater and stuff like that. I also got my tailwheel endorcement and got checked out in a powered parachute. I LOVED that! First Class Citizen Twice Over
  11. narcimund
    Oh! Sorry. I responded to Rebecca's question in a private message but always thought it was lame to post, "Answered in private message". First Class Citizen Twice Over
  12. narcimund
    He loves me. He really really loves me. He just doesn't know how to show it. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  13. narcimund
    Absolutely. I think this is going beautifully! First Class Citizen Twice Over
  14. narcimund
    And 90% of YOUR posts are responding to my posts with open insults. I especially like how you chase me around and respond to my posts that aren't addressed to you, don't have anything to do with you, and aren't about the topic you insult me over. I think that qualifies as stalking. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  15. narcimund
    Yay! I'm being stalked again. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  16. narcimund
    Whatever names they call you and bizarre paranoid theories they concoct about you, I'll always love you.
  17. narcimund
    Ha hahahaha! Or I totally forgot this thread even existed. You guys are hilarious. Making theories about my intentional silence, more theories about my silence, and then PARANOID theories about my silence. I just went off and got a life for a week. Try it sometime. Bye. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  18. narcimund
    Saying so doesn't make it true. "Sticking feathers up your butt does NOT make you a chicken." -- Tyler Durden First Class Citizen Twice Over
  19. narcimund
    How fun! pc.jpg: My 1st jump on the high performance PARACOMMANDER. 1984 diving1.jpg: my only picture of my first rig. 1985 diving2.jpg: Dirt diving in one fine-ass jumpsuit! diving3.jpg: Not enough dirt diving, obviously First Class Citizen Twice Over
  20. narcimund
    "Akbar"? It's too bad for him he isn't white, his name isn't Bob White, and he doesn't worship a white person's white god. Hang him! First Class Citizen Twice Over
  21. narcimund
    As both a pilot and skydiver I would like to concur. These two modes of flying both share bernoulli's theorem so the training and skills are identical. With the slight exception that airplanes have power to add. Oh, and airplane wings are rigid. And don't forget that the size and weights are slightly different. Oops. I almost didn't mention the speeds. Then there's the stall/spin characteristics. And how could I forget the controls? There's also the landing gear, but that shouldn't overshadow the complete absence of a rudder, elevators, and ailerons on a parachute or the drag-inducing pilot chute on an airplane. Aside from those minor details, I can safely say that both airplanes and parachutes (and hot air balloons and rocketships) carry human beings above the solid ground so the experiences are completely interchangeable. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  22. narcimund
    Amazing... simply amazing! First Class Citizen Twice Over
  23. narcimund
    How absolutely reasonable of you! It sounds like your only error was falling prey to the impulse to explain. When the price was just "$30" everyone was happy to do business. As soon as you explained how you got there, it fell apart. Good lesson for all professionals to learn. I make e-commerce websites. If I quote a project at $1000, I might list the various sub-services they're buying (design @ $400, programming @ $400, etc) but I certainly won't tell them my costs (Office rent @ $200, staffing @ $300, a nice bottle of wine to help me relax after doing the work @ $30, etc.) If I did they'd just argue, "I'm not paying for your wine! Lower your price by $30." Unfortunately it looks like you're still falling for the same temptation, quoting your costs for your equipment. My advice is to find different ways to close the sale. Listing how expensive it is to do your job is defensive and will just lead to unwelcome negotiating. First Class Citizen Twice Over
  24. narcimund
    There's probably an actual definition running around, but that's not so important. In practical use it means saying anything that at least one opponent doesn't want to refute with logic or evidence, but still wants to discredit. It's a freebie -- sort of a get-out-of-thinking-free card. Compare it with other all-purpose insults like, "What are ya, a commie or sumptin?" and "Oh, that's so gay!" First Class Citizen Twice Over
  25. narcimund
    No, I ignore posts which are simply chastising you. I actually liked them quite a lot! You seem to care a lot since you keep responding to everything I write even when it has nothing to do with you. First Class Citizen Twice Over