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 Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:42 pm
I need to vent. Can someone please explain the urge in stupid people to accuse intellegent people of being morons simply because they can't comprehend what your saying? Why? It's relidiculous and only makes them look dumber. And what's worse is when they band together and make you feel like you're going crazy because for some odd reason in that mini-world, you are the outcast and every seems to think you're an idiot.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a point to it?
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:37 pm
The answer is quite simple: They want to cut you down to size and get you to stoop down to their level. And as an intelligent being capable of independent thought, and feeling, living around a gaggle of people incapable of either, I've known your sentiments all too well. Because of my mode of dress and general manner, people often label me as 'the weird kid' I've been shut out of almost every possible chance for social interaction, because of who I am, and to this day, simply existing and being myself has kept me on the outside, looking in. But you know what? I'm perfectly fine with that. My friends may be few in number, but all of them mean the world to me, and I'd glad drop what I'm doing to lend them my aid. I'd rather be an outcasted 'weirdo', than to be another mindless fool that seeks to be accepted for their association, rather than for being themselves.
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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:45 am
I think everyone has experienced that. For instance, I was debating in the "marijuana doesn't harm you" thread and brought up that marijuana will still increase free radicals in your body by smoking it. The kid not only had no idea what free radicals were or what I was talking about, but he actually thought I was making it up and proceeded to flame me for it! xd Looking back, it was hysterical, but I know what you mean. At the time, I was dumbfounded by his stupidity. I've given up on online debating altogether though, especially on Gaia. Gaia seems to attract the young, the stupid, the mentally unsound, and all of the above. stare Debating in person is far more intellectually stimulating.
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:25 am
One can occasionally get a decent debate on gaia, but it's rare.
What's even worse, though, are the people who think that they argue on the side of logic, rather than using logic to their advantage.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:29 am
Debates on Gaia are like a box of chocolates...
Honestly, many people I've debated with have made me seen the error in my ways, and others make me thank the heavens for a working brain. It's a win-lose kind of thing, debating on the internet...
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:05 pm
Lord Vyce Debates on Gaia are like a box of chocolates...
Honestly, many people I've debated with have made me seen the error in my ways, and others make me thank the heavens for a working brain. It's a win-lose kind of thing, debating on the internet... Suddenly I'm reminded of Jim Gaffigan: "Ew, I got the chocolate filled with toothpaste. I'm going to have to eat like five more to get that taste out of my mouth". My biggest peeve is people who won't back up their assertions with anything other than "well my friend..." or "my teacher...." or "the tabloid paper.." and then proceed to ignore my citations from well-renouned sources and insist that they're right because "they believe" it. When it comes to whether you believe in God or believe in using raincoats VS umbrellas is one thing, but when it comes to something like trying to argue that you "believe" that evolution is completely and utterly made up without citing any evidence or saying that aliens exist and come abduct people without any conclusive proof other than "I have a feeling", you need proof. You can't expect your side of the argument to have any weight or believability without proof. Sometimes I wonder if people are asked to check their "logic and good debate skills" upon logging into Gaia.
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:59 pm
This reminds me of my days in scotland when i was living there. I would go out with my sister to the pubs and hang out with her friends so she can get me out in the scotish scene which was fine. But, come to find out in Thurso scotland the majority of the people (~clears throat~Mostly men who are high on the ranks of dating material) did not graduate from highschool. Sooo, when striking up a conversation with my college skill levels of intelegent which I thought was small in the states turns out to be bloody scientific to the scottish male brain. I felt stupid because they would just look at me with blinking eyes, at first I thought it was my accent, but then when I ended up getting a scottish accent I realized no no, it isn't I, they are just not smart.
That is what we get for making the legal drinking age when you can see over the bartop with adult supervision, to 18 when you are alone buying for your self. Not to mention, when you get preghant there, the goverment gives you a house....amazing isnt it. Ignorance is the key in Thurso Scotland, I wish I went to Edinbrugh. saddness ;.;
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:15 pm
Well, people, as a whole, are stupid.
Don't get me wrong, there are multitudes of insanely smart people around, but the average person you can meet anywhere probably doesn't know nearly enough to keep a good debate with someone of higher educational standards.
I work as a radio station DJ, you can hear me if you ever decide to go to a Sonic fast-food Drive-in. We broadcast nationwide to every Sonic Restraunt in every state.
80% of the callers who call in don't even know what the hell they are requesting, and can only say a line in the song or a simple beat that could go to fifty others.
50% don't know the correct answer to, or like to make childish answers to the question, 'Where are you calling from?' as most of their answers, are, "Sonic!" followed by raucous giggling.
30% of my callers want rap, and while some is OK, we at sonic do not play that. And it makes them mad and they go off telling me that they are gonna find me and beat my a** for being a racist biggot-b***h-hoe. While others just say 'Yo' Mom!' and hang up.
20% of those callers don't realize I have caller ID, and like to call back with their friends and try to harass me. Then when tehy hang up and I call them back, they really get scared and hang up and most of the time don't call again.
10% Think they are the s**t simply because they work at Sonic. I mean, sure, be proud of your job, just don't be a snooty b***h for being a carhop, you know? "And what is your name?" I ask, "I am Sandy-SuperSonic! TeeHee! And that means you have to play my song next, or else I can't be super!" she replies. "Well, I am sorry but you won't be super, cause I can't play that for about 30 minuets." I respond. "But, I AM SANDY SUPER SONIC YOU a*****e!! GET MY SONG ON!!" "Eh, no. Now it won't be played all night, goodbye!"
Man, I love my job. ^^ xp
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:05 pm
Shoryuken Well, people, as a whole, are stupid. Don't get me wrong, there are multitudes of insanely smart people around, but the average person you can meet anywhere probably doesn't know nearly enough to keep a good debate with someone of higher educational standards. I work as a radio station DJ, you can hear me if you ever decide to go to a Sonic fast-food Drive-in. We broadcast nationwide to every Sonic Restraunt in every state. 80% of the callers who call in don't even know what the hell they are requesting, and can only say a line in the song or a simple beat that could go to fifty others. 50% don't know the correct answer to, or like to make childish answers to the question, 'Where are you calling from?' as most of their answers, are, "Sonic!" followed by raucous giggling. 30% of my callers want rap, and while some is OK, we at sonic do not play that. And it makes them mad and they go off telling me that they are gonna find me and beat my a** for being a racist biggot-b***h-hoe. While others just say 'Yo' Mom!' and hang up. 20% of those callers don't realize I have caller ID, and like to call back with their friends and try to harass me. Then when tehy hang up and I call them back, they really get scared and hang up and most of the time don't call again. 10% Think they are the s**t simply because they work at Sonic. I mean, sure, be proud of your job, just don't be a snooty b***h for being a carhop, you know? "And what is your name?" I ask, "I am Sandy-SuperSonic! TeeHee! And that means you have to play my song next, or else I can't be super!" she replies. "Well, I am sorry but you won't be super, cause I can't play that for about 30 minuets." I respond. "But, I AM SANDY SUPER SONIC YOU a*****e!! GET MY SONG ON!!" "Eh, no. Now it won't be played all night, goodbye!" Man, I love my job. ^^ xp I really want to go to sonic now and call and have like a college style debate over the radio with you?? And drink...uh....sonic drink?? Don't go very often you have to forgive me for that. Whoo! rofl
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