"Get yourself a good book and perform a ceremony to protect yourself. Any book by Silverravenwolf will do the job. Good luck."
Quoted from the forum. Whenever someone uses the words 'good book' to describe anything by Silver Ravenwolf, it makes me want to facepalm.
The only time 'good book' should ever be used to describe Silver Ravenwolf is when saying:
"Silver Ravenwolf has never written a good book."
"That is a good book. It was not written by Silver Ravenwolf"
"Silver Ravenwolf's work sucks. You should go find a good book (emphasis necessary)."
"Silver Ravenwolf is filthy rich because people are under the impression that she's ever written a good book."
Just reminding you in case you forgot...
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hahahhaa
you pretty much remind us everyday!!! :)
yes, you do remind us every day. oh and you are getting this comment now because i am going through your journals because i have nothing better to do right now. cheers.
My younger sister is doing a health project on Ketamine, and I almost said "Ketamine is fucking awesome" before I realized who I was talking to...
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lol that is funny... what do you think she would have said?
I always appreciate feedback on my entries, but specifically, I wanted to emphasize something: I'm by no means an expert in just about anything I write about, and no one should be taking every bit that I write unquestioningly (I certainly hope no one does). If anyone notices something that I've gotten wrong, anything inaccurate, or something I've overlooked, by all means, tell me. Do your own research, read up on something. Prove me wrong. It's good for everyone if you can refute an idea properly.
This morning, my little sister pushed me over the edge with this Twilight bullshit, and that inspired me to finally put this vampire thing to rest in the minds of anyone who reads this (and still thinks that immortal vampires could exist).
I'm tired of seeing people who say they are interested in vampires and obsessed with the idea that they might exist. Shut the hell up before you infect me with your stupid. There are no such things as immortal vampires, and I'll explain why with a few easy steps:
1. This is the least likely choice, since no novel ever treats vampires as alive: If vampires are alive and immortal, why do they drink blood? Do they have superior strength? Speed? Anything that defies the logical bounds of the human body? Even with none of these obviously impossible superiorities, there's still the idea of immortality.
The human body ages because of one or more of 7 processes:
Too few cells
Too many cells (cancer)
Chromosomal mutations (dna corruption)
Mitochondrial mutations (another type of dna corruption)
Junk inside cells
Junk outside cells
Protein crosslinking outside of cells
Quoted from http://jwbats.blogspot.com/2006/01/quest-for-immortality.html
Given that every multicellular organism (with 2 sets of chromosomes, to cover our bases) dies. Never has there been uncovered a creature that if left up to nature will remain healthy and alive indefinitely. The DNA becomes corrupted over time, as well as the mutation of existing cells (which happens several times throughout your lifetime). The sad fact of the matter is, every living thing (with the possible exception of certain bacteria in suspended animation) will die. Our second reason deals with the more commonly dealt-with idea.
2. If vampires are non-living (be it dead or 'undead'), then there are a few questions I'd like answered: how do the muscles work without the constant flow of blood? Why doesn't the tissue undergo the natural processes of necrosis when the cells cease to regenerate? How is speech and the suction of blood possible without functioning lungs to force air across the vocal cords or to suck it in to draw blood? I'm not even going to go into the Twilight concepts, as they're just blatantly absurd.
I could go into more detail if I really did any research (aside from the causes of aging. lol), but it's just not that important to me. If you still think that immortality is possible in spite of all the evidence I've just presented to the contrary, then you'd better have some pretty good answers to any and all of my questions. Otherwise, it's time to throw away your foolish ideals and start living in reality and appreciate the universe for the wonder that it REALLY is...
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I am not entirely sure we agree on much but this is one thing I can fully agree with. Immortality is something that violates not just the laws of nature but the rules of entropy as well. It just can't happen.
On the point of cellular division and DNA/rDNA etc copying one might think of it this way:
If you take a recording of a song (be it cd or especially tape cassettes) and you make a copy that new copy will have minuet differences. You the copy and make another copy (repeat) you'll notice greater and greater errors until the recording is so flawed it breaks down. The same can be said for cells and genetic codes.
I found this website you might want to go check out:
http://www.angelfire.com/home/darkrealms/faq.html
I think you will find it interesting....:)
I believe you are incorrect, message me and I'll tell you about some of my research.
Quote: Relationships are like asylums..........you have to be committed to them.
Has anyone else seen a quote like this (a comparison using one semantic similarity between two otherwise unrelated concepts) and thought, "what the fuck are you talking about?"
In this case specifically, the comparison is between relationships and asylums (obviously). The comparison uses the word "committed". The word "commit" in the context of a relationship best fits the definitions:
3. to pledge (oneself) to a position on an issue or question; express (one's intention, feeling, etc.): Asked if he was a candidate, he refused to commit himself.
4. to bind or obligate, as by pledge or assurance; pledge: to commit oneself to a promise; to be committed to a course of action.
Now, the word in the context of an asylum is best defined as:
7. to consign to custody: to commit a delinquent to a reformatory.
8. to place in a mental institution or hospital by or as if by legal authority: He was committed on the certificate of two psychiatrists.
Now it become clear that the definition of "committed" is entirely different for the two concepts being compared. We can find any number of trivial similarities between the two, but that doesn't make them similar at all. I know the comparison is supposed to be witty and/or comical, but sometimes it just irritates me...
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I still say they are a damn hippie >_>
Either that or they have not been taking their meds and started this rant because of those pills taking away the rainbows and unicorns >8U
Frankly, if the "government" or whoever is behind this theory really did do that, I doubt we would be here, and I would have to give the government kudos. But we are so I wont >8(
And also, is this person not on the internet, and using the technology that is supposedly crippling all of us? So wouldnt that cripple them to where they would not know of this conspiracy either?!
Something interesting to note: our super viruses/bacteria have been caused by the use of anti-biotics by morons. I say this because while MD's have given out the RX for the medicine, the stupid public would DEMAND them for the cold/flu and then stop taking them when they felt better. Um the problem with that, is that the doseages and time lines given for antibiotics are determined by what bacteria they are trying to kill. They give you a dose and amount of time that typically will rid your body ENTIRELY of the bacteria- however when taken only unti you feel better, some of the bacteria can survive and then mutates...
how's that for consipiracy? It's our own fault so many things have gotten to the point that they have. sheesh.
This too is brilliant! Everything you said is so true. Esp about god....god is also the reason that everything is a sin-imagine if everything wasn't a sin. There'd be less rape if people were to understand that sex is sacred. If prostitution were legal, men would be better of in many ways. If people took responsibility for their actions rather than hiding behind a "devil" or "god", things would be much different. I'm just gonna stop here, this isn't meant to be a rant...
Brilliant!!
This has been an ongoing issue, but I've only felt strongly enough about it to post because of a recent discussion.
If someone points out the flaws in your reasoning, it is not an attack on your opinion. The forum is not a free-for-all. The only way for a discussion to be productive is if there is an active exchange of ideas. This does not mean that people should just state their opinions and leave others' ideas alone. If someone says something that is demonstrably wrong, then there is nothing wrong with demonstrating why it is wrong. This is how we learn, people. If your hypothesis is flawed, then you should be welcoming someone to demonstrate why, and then you should take steps to modify it.
Quite frankly, if your reasoning can so easily be "made to look ridiculous," then it is ridiculous. Stating the same reason behind your opinion even after it has been shown to be flawed, obviously you're not thinking the idea all the way through. If you can't then provide further reasoning to demonstrate why your idea is indeed valid, then to put it simply, YOUR IDEA IS NOT VALID! If you say that something is a dog because it has fur and four legs, but I say it is a horse because it also has hooves, a saddle and a rider, you must provide more evidence to back up your original assertion that it is a dog. Otherwise, your reasoning is faulty, and you are indeed WRONG in your assertion. This is not an attack, it's the process of learning. This is not a new concept, people.
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A personal belief challenged is cause for celebration. It can make you re-think your position and either abandon it in favor of what is a better one, or resolve more strongly the whys and how-I-got-here. Learning how to not get emotional over pet beliefs is step one to growing the hell up.
Great journal post.
Brava!
I'm done fucking with profile codes for today. Half the shit I wanted to do wouldn't show up, so now I'm frustrated and am going to start fresh tomorrow... maybe.
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Ow. My head hurts. That was long-winded and fruitless. Stupidity IS painful--to witnesses. You may be seen as unkind but somebody has got to do it.
wow that was a lot to read, but such a good point
It's amazing how much you learn about evolution and genetics just from watching creationist videos being debunked. Hours and hours of watching Youtube videos can be an ersatz substitute for higher learning!
demonlovesyou, honestly, when I read a lot of your posts, I really want to facepalm. Combining my lack of tolerance for poor english (regardless of whether or not it's your fault at all) and your matter-of-fact way of talking about such dubious topics as the Akashic Record, it really makes me want to facepalm and sign off for a bit.
I'm getting really aggravated by people who think open-mindedness is accepting and acknowledging the supernatural. This is a blatant misuse and misrepresentation of the word. Here's what the dictionary had to say:
1. having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
2. unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.
3. Receptive to new and different ideas or the opinions of others.
4. ready to entertain new ideas; "an open-minded curiosity"; "open-minded impartiality"
I tend to lean towards the second definition. It encompasses all of the other definitions. The other important factor I wanted to point out is that open-mindedness doesn't require you to accept other people's views on a subject; just that you be receptive and ready to entertain their ideas. There is no active change of mind required here. It implies that you make your decisions based on objectivity, as I had said in the forum, and without being affected by personal prejudices, emotions, or expectations.
However, the only time I see this word being thrown around is by people who tout religion or spirituality and try to get you to follow them. If you refuse to believe in Jesus, despite the obvious lack of evidence, you're closed-minded. However, if they refuse to consider the idea the he's not real, they're not closed-minded. Closed-mindedness goes hand-in-hand with ignorance. If you aren't open to new ideas REGARDLESS of your own opinions, your learning is going to be greatly hindered.
This is why half of America believes that the Earth is just over 6000 years old, and was created in 6 24-hour days by some imaginary man in the sky. This is why evolution, a legitimate science with mountains of evidence to support it is in danger of being pushed out of science textbooks in the south, in favor of "intelligent design", a bastardized form of creationism. What the fuck is wrong with the world today???
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You got that right!
hmmm... i blame churches and tv. to many pastors and preachers screaming it and trying to 'save' people. all part of brainwashing the world they way the catholic church use to. they would actually put you in prison for worshiping differently.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sEIiWKSzJA
Tribute to Kent Hovind.
(Linked for those of you who are lazy)
Me: "How old is the earth?"
FC: "Just over 6,000 years old."
Me: "We're done here."
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hahahahahahahahahahaha
Brilliant!! I'll email you when my limitation is up...10 emails 24 hrs...shoit...
You are a well written person and I appreciate the fact that you don't butcher the English language!
*bows*
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I knew it! I knew you lied!!! :P
Sorry couldn't resist... sometimes I want to go back to the old tag line of: Call 1-800-WAH-HHHH talk to someone who cares.
Yes her post may have been less than interesting, and "whiny." But that's not really a reason to personally attack her, and to fling insults that have no relevance to the subject.
Maybe she's happy with the way she is. Maybe she doesn't want to try and fit into the Barbie mould.
This is just my opinion, I'm not trying to rail at anyone personally. Sorry if it seems that way.
Brilliant! You are good, real good
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thefeeder
14:02 Dec 26 2008
Brilliant! I picked up a Silver Ravenwolf book once, read half a chapter and put it down. The I gave it away.
I do however like Ann Moura, and Konsantinos