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[Sekhmets Daughter]

1. Didn't I just see (yesterday)

an OP of "Why I am a Christian" from you?

[rug]

3. It's his daily flamebait.

[cleanhippie]

6. Just following your lead.

You know, the who "Do unto others" thing and all that you just reminded me about.

[rug]

9. I await your answer as to why you consider that bullshit.

[cleanhippie]

16. Consider what bullshit?

[rug]

18. Post #2.

[cleanhippie]

21. Your post #2 is bullshit? Great! I agree.

[rug]

23. The answer you don't answer is there.

But you knew that.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

10. That's twice I've seen the term

"flamebait" Is that the expression used to describe an OP whose only function and purpose is to irritate others? As you can see I'm fairly new to DU and still have much to learn.

[rug]

13. Yup, that's pretty much it.

It is something posted purely to provoke reactions which devolve into flames.

It is usually accompanied by a dog whistle with tittering from the sidelines.

This one is an old classic.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

24. Thank you.

I really appreciate when someone takes the time to answer my question. It took about 6 "asks" before anyone would explain n/t to me.

[rug]

27. Ask away any time. The Welcome Forum is a good place to get answers.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1256

[Sekhmets Daughter]

33. Another thanks. n/t

[cleanhippie]

15. And of course rug NEVER, EVER posts anything that fits his own description of "flamebait."

[rug]

22. Show me one.

[cleanhippie]

30. Google is your friend.

In another post, you argued for its effectiveness. Maybe you should try it yourself.

[rug]

40. Well, it's your assertion that I post flamebait. It's not mine.

[cleanhippie]

45. And it was your assertion that my recollection of Ms. Watsons elevator ride were wrong.

Not seeing your point.

[rug]

47. The flame bait is in your OP.

This thread.

[cleanhippie]

48. You mean funny bait.

Because I think it really is funny.

Yeah, you don't, and that is unfortunate.

[rexcat]

41. Try this one...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/121856445

Hidden by a jury of your peers.

[rug]

42. Yes, I was waiting for that. I'm surprised it took so long.

Here are the results.

Alerter comments: Broad brush condescending smear of atheists. In other words, religious bigotry.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT and said: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT and said: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: Atheists are not religious by definition.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT and said: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT and said: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No, it's not "religious bigotry." This is an opinion piece discussing religious themes in science fiction, with a snarky title.

Interesting that it's on an alert made 18 hours after it was posted.

Nicely worded gaming of the jury system.

Now, show me the smear.

[rexcat]

43. Not sure what smear the alerter was referring to...

and as far as the OP that was hidden I decided not to partake in the discussion. The article gave me a bad taste in my mouth when I read it so I stayed out of it.

I have no clue has to who alerted on the thread, why it took 18 hours (as you posted) to alert on the thread nor do I care. In all fairness you did set yourself up for the response I gave!

[cleanhippie]

4. Yes, you did.

But I am not a christian. I found the article interesting and appropriate for this group. Is there a problem with that?

[Sekhmets Daughter]

7. No problem, but it explains much. n/t

[cleanhippie]

8. What does it explain?

Was there something you didn't understand? I'm happy to discuss it with you.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

19. I found the article trite

with no real explanation as to the "why" other than the usual fear of the unknown.

I grew up in a fundamental church. I've read the Bible through, several times. The only truly devout person I have ever known was an elderly Jewish man with whom I was acquainted in the early 1970s.

[cleanhippie]

26. As did I. But I found that the "usual fear of the unkown" is the basis for most belief in a god.

Fear is a powerful emotion, and religion has harnessed that power. Quite effectively.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

32. That's exactly

why it was trite.

I grew up with 'fire and brimstone" and when my head finally won the 50-year-long battle with my heart, I attained freedom from fear. Strange how that works isn't it?

So you put up that article in order to lure the uninitiated, like myself, into a senseless discussion? Glad I took a pass.

[cleanhippie]

35. Well, that was not my intention.

But since you saw it that way, I'm glad you did too.

Hopefully we will meet in another thread and have a more fruitful discussion. Might I recommend posting your own OPs that will generate the conversations you would like to have?

Until next time, my friend.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

37. I sense I've offended you...

I had hoped the smile would indicate that was not my intent.

I think I may have been one of the earliest to read your OP and follow the link. There was nothing more from you at the time. While I don't buy into any of the desert dogmas, or any other religion for that matter, I never go on the offense and will only occasionally play defense when some fool is aggressively trying to sell his/her particular line of BS.

I am always curious about why people believe, which is why I read your OP to begin with.... My decision to make no comment was based on the fact that there was nothing new in the article.

I look forward to seeing you again....

[cleanhippie]

44. In no way have you offended me.

Really. You and I have had little interaction up until now, I just didn't want to poison any future conversations we may have.

My post was 100% sincere.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

46. Oh good!

I'm sure we will enjoy future exchanges.

See ya' around.

[rug]

2. Speaking of bullshit, how was the 2,476,633 calcuklated.

While you're at it, explain why this is bullshit: "Do to others as you would have them do to you."

[cleanhippie]

5. Tsk tsk, rug. Anger is not your best quality.

Calm down.

[rug]

11. Do you see anger in that post?

Tsk, such sensitivity.

Now you can answer the two questions.

[cleanhippie]

14. Indeed, I do.

[rug]

17. Well, it's not the first time you've misunderstood things.

Sorry to throw water on your hopes.

Now you may answer the two questions.

[cleanhippie]

20. I don't have answers to your questions.

Or at least ones that you would accept.

Now what?

[rug]

25. No, you don't. Nor do I have to take anything you say seriously.

[cleanhippie]

28. And?

[rug]

29. Well, since you ask, I need afford those posts little respect.

Do you want a more complete answer?

[cleanhippie]

31. That is up to you.

Are you under the impression that your critiques are effective uses of your skill set?

[mikeysnot]

34. deaths by god

is in reference to the flood and all the wars in gods name. Sarcasm of course, not sure it the Bible had a head count on who killed who. But I find it funny non the less.

[rug]

39. I understand that but I'd like to know whthe cartoon says 2,476,633.

It is against bullshit after all.

[rock]

36. Where's the warning by the Attorney General

You know, about how it's bad for my health?

[darkangel218]

38. ROFL!! thats too funny! thanx for posting!