jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeFebruary 13, 2014 - 10:42am
Any parent will at some point instruct their kids according to whatever they believe, unless they take an extremely hands-off approach to parenting. However, not all religious parents make their kids attend church, and not all atheist parents would be upset if their kids turned out to choose to participate in a religion.
If you accept these points as factual, and religion itself is not the problem, what is the more specific issue? Reproduction? Overpopulation? The tyranny of the majority? Slippage in education? Intolerance?
Crescendo2020
from Redlands, Ca is reading Not enough of all of them.February 13, 2014 - 11:05am
I'm finished discussing the topic, JYH, but if you have any points to make that you think are important for me to consider, I'm more than happy to read.
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeFebruary 13, 2014 - 11:13am
No sweat. You seemed distraught, and perhaps typing in a fury (talk of babies, etc.) I was interested in getting a clearer idea of what was bothering you, but it's no big deal if you're not into it.
Thuggish
from Vegas is reading Day of the JackalFebruary 13, 2014 - 7:14pm
@Dwayne
That's funny, because sometimes I find forgiveness and generosity to contribute to the bad in the world.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedFebruary 14, 2014 - 6:39am
I didn't really think it'd be you!
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeFebruary 14, 2014 - 8:41am
* = I didn't like it.
** = It was okay.
*** = I liked it.
**** = I really liked it.
***** = It was amazing.
These are the goodreads ratings. "I liked it" is three stars. In other systems, three stars is average/average-good or 6/6.5 out of 10. But people might see three stars and be like "meh." But people might see five stars and be like "meh." Does it matter? Am I doing a disservice to authors if I actually follow the rating guide?
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedFebruary 14, 2014 - 5:33pm
As long as everyone knows what it is supposed to mean, I'd say you are doing fine.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMarch 6, 2014 - 9:30am
Whoa. BFLP really turned into something there for a little while, didn't it? I didn't realize there was so much potential meaning in the world.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedMarch 6, 2014 - 10:33am
What meaning? I was just making sure I could wear out the competition so they'd not come back.
Renae Gee
from Australia is reading All the words!March 6, 2014 - 3:31pm
Hiding away does not seem to work, gosh and darn.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedMarch 6, 2014 - 9:51pm
Wherever you go, there you are.
Renae Gee
from Australia is reading All the words!March 7, 2014 - 3:27am
...and so are you...
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMarch 7, 2014 - 6:18am
No, he's not wherever I go. He stays politely away.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedMarch 9, 2014 - 12:39pm
I mean, it could happen, but only in polite we talked ahead of time ways.
Renae Gee
from Australia is reading All the words!March 9, 2014 - 9:53pm
Do you talk ahead to make sure you are not wearing the same outfit?
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMarch 10, 2014 - 7:31am
We use a convenient form of quantum reverse-entanglement, so when one of us is doing something the other is simultaneously doing (or wearing) something else.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedMarch 10, 2014 - 3:35pm
Uh... Dude... they don't know we aren't from this version of earth. Remember, be kind to the locals.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMarch 11, 2014 - 10:40am
I can't while you are.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedMarch 11, 2014 - 12:48pm
Don't give me that! You can be kind to them when I am.
Renae Gee
from Australia is reading All the words!March 11, 2014 - 7:42pm
Hmmmm, tricksters. You don't have to kill me now or anything, because I stumbled upon your weirdness?
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedMarch 12, 2014 - 1:09pm
Any parent will at some point instruct their kids according to whatever they believe, unless they take an extremely hands-off approach to parenting. However, not all religious parents make their kids attend church, and not all atheist parents would be upset if their kids turned out to choose to participate in a religion.
If you accept these points as factual, and religion itself is not the problem, what is the more specific issue? Reproduction? Overpopulation? The tyranny of the majority? Slippage in education? Intolerance?
I'm finished discussing the topic, JYH, but if you have any points to make that you think are important for me to consider, I'm more than happy to read.
No sweat. You seemed distraught, and perhaps typing in a fury (talk of babies, etc.) I was interested in getting a clearer idea of what was bothering you, but it's no big deal if you're not into it.
@Dwayne
That's funny, because sometimes I find forgiveness and generosity to contribute to the bad in the world.
I didn't really think it'd be you!
* = I didn't like it.
** = It was okay.
*** = I liked it.
**** = I really liked it.
***** = It was amazing.
These are the goodreads ratings. "I liked it" is three stars. In other systems, three stars is average/average-good or 6/6.5 out of 10. But people might see three stars and be like "meh." But people might see five stars and be like "meh." Does it matter? Am I doing a disservice to authors if I actually follow the rating guide?
As long as everyone knows what it is supposed to mean, I'd say you are doing fine.
Whoa. BFLP really turned into something there for a little while, didn't it? I didn't realize there was so much potential meaning in the world.
What meaning? I was just making sure I could wear out the competition so they'd not come back.
Hiding away does not seem to work, gosh and darn.
Wherever you go, there you are.
...and so are you...
No, he's not wherever I go. He stays politely away.
I mean, it could happen, but only in polite we talked ahead of time ways.
Do you talk ahead to make sure you are not wearing the same outfit?
We use a convenient form of quantum reverse-entanglement, so when one of us is doing something the other is simultaneously doing (or wearing) something else.
Uh... Dude... they don't know we aren't from this version of earth. Remember, be kind to the locals.
I can't while you are.
Don't give me that! You can be kind to them when I am.
Hmmmm, tricksters. You don't have to kill me now or anything, because I stumbled upon your weirdness?
Wow! Murder? Maybe this will help.
http://www.wertel.pro/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jump-to-conclusions-mat.jpg
Maybe a stern talking too, tops.
Ha ha. Phew, I can cope with a little stern talking.
But it is a big one.
So you say.
I do.
Yes you do.
Or do I?
So now it's not a big one?
Come now.
Don't be coy.
Bossy!
Large sterness and small morals. Nice.
If you don't like the show, stop tuning in.
I meant it in a good way. I love small morals.
I'm not much on small morals.
Dwayne, are you always such a tease?
Wouldn't you like to know?
No one wants to know anything.
That is what you think.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
Maybe, Baby. (name that singer!)
Well, you are the one that makes me glad.
I still can't find the bathroom in this place..
To the left.
God bless you, Dwayne!
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Three times I have had to que for that bathroom. I think I'll try for the one to the right next time.
^
Go to the men's -- there's never a line there. Just get a friend to watch the door.