My thoughts on Darkslider

Date: 12/15/99
From: SpaceTime

I guess some morons seem to think that TemporalFlux is also the alias Darkslider. That is absolute, 100% horse shit.

How do I know? Because I know Darkslider. Personally. He's a good buddy of mine from back when I was a webmaster at Trimble Navigations. Darkslider is the shit. Temporalflux is also the shit. However, they are two separate and distinct version of "the shit." To say that Tf is Darkslider is like saying that Al Gore is Bob Dole. Actually, Tf is Bob Dole, which explains his totally retro insults like "He who smelt 'em dealt 'em." And Al Gore is actually Darkslider, what with his sexual appetite for trees and Tipper.

So, in conclusion, Darkslider is NOT SpaceTime.

SpaceTime

Well...

Date: 12/15/99
From: TemporalFlux

TemporalFlux doesn't believe in higher taxes. TemporalFlux doesn't believe in Health Care Reform. And some candidates enjoy inhaling...but not TemporalFlux. Now where the hell is my Viagra? Elizabeth!!!

Tf - clutching pencil in hand
temporalflux@hotmail.com
http://www.dimensionofcontinuity.com

Watch your mouth...

Date: 12/16/99
From: Mallory

I like you, Matt. I think you're a good guy. And I'm all for free speech, but if you're going to have profanity in your posts that is beyond the usual damns and hells, I'd appreciate a warning. Some kind of disclaimer.

There are adolescents here... like me!

This is rediculous

Date: 12/16/99
From: Jeff_2

SpaceTime, you were never a webmaster for Trimble Navigations. That is a lie you concocted to hide your possession of a Masters degree, as revealed by your second personality under the alternate handle "SpaceTime".

Furthurmore, I am informed by Fish Bone and Happy Snort that you are in fact an unemployed temp worker residing in New Jersey. As I have never fought with them before and have no reason to doubt their veracity, I am forced to conclude that you are me.

Now that I've had the last word, let's put an end to this crap and get back to discussing SLIDERS!

Jeff_2 ==> Once sharpened pencils for Temporal Flux!

Now I'm really confused. ==========> END

Date: 12/16/99
From: Consecutive

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On profanity.

Date: 12/16/99
From: SpaceTime

I'm of the opinion that if it's said on television, it's no longer a filthy word. They said "shit" on Chicago Hope a month or so ago. So it's fair game!

As for the use of profanity... do you ever read my posts? They're ALWAYS laced with goddamn expletives.

Shit.

SpaceTime

Another thing about profanity

Date: 12/16/99
From: Slider_Sarah

I know more adolescents that use it than adults. Kids are always exposed to that kinda thing at school. I see it all the time at mine. And mine's considered a relatively good area.

Sarah.

Slider_Sarah

Date: 12/16/99
From: humaggs

I am 16 and I know what you mean. Kids do the same thing at my school. Just thought I'd post that.
Humaggs

What is Profane?

Date: 12/16/99
From: TemporalFlux

I've always found this interesting. What makes a word profane? Who decided once upon a Sunday that these words would be deemed "ugly"? I mean...fornicate and the other "f-word" pretty much mean the same thing...yet one is ugly and one is not. Who decided this? Why is it okay to say feces or crap but not to say shit? And did you know that "crap" came about because Thomas J. Crapper put his last name prominently on all toilets when they were first released? So the toilet became the crapper...and what went in it became crap. What if a Ludlow had put his name on there...would be reading this Lud instead of Crap? At least Damn has a bit more historical reasoning to it...since it represents damnation (but once again...one can say damnation without a scowl).

These are things I think need to be thought about...and it's interesting looking at other cultures too. We "flip the bird"...but that doesn't mean alot to other cultures. In fact, the European equivalent is flicking your thumb off the back of your teeth at someone...yet we in America would just think someone had something stuck on their teeth if they did that.

Bottom line...the word or action only has the meaning you give it or you allow to be associated with it. I'm not saying to go out and use all the "profanity" you can find today...but it shouldn't bother anyone to see it. After all...it *is* just a word. An expression of thoughts that everyone has whether they use "profanity" or not.

But one last thing...the only word I personally do consider truly profane is to use the Lord's name in vain. I mean...He specifically asked us not to do that *one* use of language (no other words forbidden)...and it seemed to lead to everyone wanting to do it. That's each individual's business though...I just consider it off-limits in my vocabulary.

Tf
temporalflux@hotmail.com
http://www.dimensionofcontinuity.com

I agree with Tf

Date: 12/16/99
From: QBall79

You all know me, and that I'm pretty "clean" when it comes to my vocab. But I happen to agree with Tf's philosophy on "profanity" 100%. I have said the same thing to other people many a time. But not wanting to unnecessarily offend or alienate those who take offense at "expletives", I simply choose not to use them.

Q-Ball79
http://go.to/SSN
http://thegovernment.com/conspiracytheories

Fuck!

Date: 12/16/99
From: Brand_S

Sorry. I just had to do that. ;-)

S

Stop posturing! <kidding>

Date: 12/16/99
From: Mallory

Okay, okay. I can see where you're all coming from. But regardless of whether you are personally offended by it or not (and I'm not offended), profanity in posts is going to make it difficult for me to come here.

I come to the board a lot with a school computer. I know, I'm obsessed, but I like to check out the boards every hour or so at school. But if your posts start becoming like Matt's was, I'm going to be restricted. My teachers won't allow me to go to sites that use vocabulary as extensive as Matt's and Daniel's. <no offense intended, just trying to illicit a grin!>

So, guys, this is a public forum. Remember that when you post, guys. You've got the right to fill your comments with that stuff... But let whoever's reading the post know at the top. Be considerate.

I plan to.

--Kevin Riley
Unpopular Opinions Inc.

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