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altschmerz comments on Sep 1, 2020:

You know, you did insult Len's writing, you have to expect some pushback there.

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

. . . btw, commenting -- giving 'IMO' on 'whatever' is not an ad hominem personal attack.

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altschmerz comments on Sep 1, 2020:

You know, you did insult Len's writing, you have to expect some pushback there.

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

How is it that questioning an 'adage' is an insult ?

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Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Try flagging the post..

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty . . . yes

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Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Try flagging the post..

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

It was a 'Magazine' post, where is the 'flag' option ?

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LenHazell53 comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Living up to your name again then are we FEARLESS?

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

What is the point of Guidelines without consequences ?

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Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Try flagging the post..

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty . . . been there -- done that to @admin and @SiteSupport

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

@LenHazell53 . . . wrong again . . . not incorrect for you to comment, but incorrect that it was a "red herring" . . . from the Community Guidelines 2. We welcome debate and dissent but personal attacks, persistent trolling and similar abuse will not be tolerated. 4. Recognise that there is a difference between criticising a politician, government, organisation, religion or belief and attacking people. in the "conversation between she and I" you engaged in ad hominem twice. Do you really mean to say that because it was in a reply to her that it **wasn't** ad hominem. ? Do you really mean to say that those two were not "attacking" me personally ? REALLY ?

After 48 Years, Democrats Endorse Nuclear Energy In Platform [forbes.com]

Fred_Snerd comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Bill Gates’ Nuclear Startup Unveils Mini-Reactor Design Including Molten Salt Energy Storage https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottcarpenter/2020/08/31/bill-gates-nuclear-firm-says-new-reactor-can-backstop-grid-with-molten-salt-storage/#2f248df75e65 Aug 31, 2020

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

Right, I posted a similar article about it earlier : "Bill Gates' nuclear venture plans reactor to complement solar, wind power boom [reuters.com]"

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Sep 1, 2020:

@LenHazell53 . . . wrong again. I think @Marionville will remember the topic ('polite' ) from a previous 'discussion' involving just the two of us.

Belief, Love and Politics

Marionville comments on Aug 31, 2020:

I’m sure few here will disagree with you, and already hold these views themselves. The main obstacle we have as individuals is our natural instinct for tribalism and a natural affinity with those who resemble us and reflect similar beliefs and customs. To show empathy to others beyond our own ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@towkneed I got it as an audiobook from my local public library.

God Is Dead.

DenoPenno comments on Aug 31, 2020:

i don't give a damn about spirituality because spirituality can be anything you want it to be. People keep trying to continue with all this because they want to sell you something.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

I would recommend the 'goodreads' book I linked-to below.

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville . . . btw A while ago you contended that the British are renowned for being polite. Do you think the British became an Empire by being polite ?

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@LenHazell53 Your ad-hominem is uncalled-for and against Community Guidelines'

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville I don't agree that 'adage'(s), or 'polite' are innate.

God Is Dead.

Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The concept of heaven trivializes life. It's not good for managers if workers find their lives important. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0wdqcj-2s

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd As a non-believer, he makes, IMO, a strong case that the experiences transcend 'rationality' (my words).

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville . . . not just this case. Unless folks change "universal observations" willy-nilly, how does it happen without using CT to come-up with **arguments/reason(s)** to change ?

Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation

Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood I certainly have heard the term, I am not aware of anyone who chooses to call themselves that -- not a 'term of endearment'.

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville I would contend that "exchanging the old shibboleths for new ones" NECESSARILY involves CT.

God Is Dead.

Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The concept of heaven trivializes life. It's not good for managers if workers find their lives important. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0wdqcj-2s

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

My anti-supernatural ideas have been tempered by this book -- Michael Pollan explores psychedelics : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36613747-how-to-change-your-mind

God Is Dead.

GoodMan comments on Aug 31, 2020:

God at work ; God at school ; In God they trust..God was never alive, so how could he be dead? The indoctrination is real...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

. . . the articles are less about God, more about spirituality . . .

How the race for a Covid-19 vaccine is getting dirty Scientists worldwide are working against the...

Namaste comments on Aug 31, 2020:

I’ve been asking this same questions. Mind you, I know science is advanced but how long have they been working on this. I won’t be the first in line to get it

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

If "corners being cut for the sake of political gain and profit", would you want to be "first in line" ?

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville "never about the old British adage" -- the adage is the **premise** which is claimed to be changing. Challenging the premise may not be to the liking of all that accept it, but I think it is about CT.

Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation

Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood "RINO" name-calling weakens any attempted point. "valid reasons to be anti Trump" -- ask the non-Dems who (like the LP) who are actively opposed.

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville Lack of complete agreement with "the point" doesn't mean it was missed.

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville It is not my intention to tag the 'adage' to any nationality. I doubt that "truth and wisdom" is ever "surely universal". :P I don't think this website requires a debate to be "specifically tabeled" . I don't advocate grumpy, I am advocating **reason**, which doesn't necessarily involve 'polite'.

Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation

Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@SpikeTalon IMO, that would strongly indicate valid reasons to be anti Trump, regardless of whatever Dems are up-to. Some of them came to that rationale early, some lately.

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@LenHazell53 I'm talking about REASON, and IMO, "the way it always has been done" (i.e. old British adage) is never a good-enough reason for anything and is antithetical to CT.

Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation

Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@SpikeTalon . . . some of them are just lately anti Trump -- loyalty is not immutable.

Belief, Love and Politics

Marionville comments on Aug 31, 2020:

I’m sure few here will disagree with you, and already hold these views themselves. The main obstacle we have as individuals is our natural instinct for tribalism and a natural affinity with those who resemble us and reflect similar beliefs and customs. To show empathy to others beyond our own ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

@Marionville That 'fact' does not explain why folks vote against their own interests.

Belief, Love and Politics

Marionville comments on Aug 31, 2020:

I’m sure few here will disagree with you, and already hold these views themselves. The main obstacle we have as individuals is our natural instinct for tribalism and a natural affinity with those who resemble us and reflect similar beliefs and customs. To show empathy to others beyond our own ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

"obvious to all that the ordinary voter regardless of which party has more in common with each other than what divides them" "not by any real doctrinal difference" This book (I recently finished) will challenge those notions : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind

Are Apple's Privacy Changes Hypocritical, Unfair to Facebook and Advertising Companies? why/not ?

barjoe comments on Aug 31, 2020:

So will Google follow suit? If apps have been blocked by App store but are still available from the Play store, that won't work and put Apple at a disadvantage vs android.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

I think the privacy aspect that Apple is focusing on is one that will attract more folks to consider that 'walled garden'

Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation

Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood

FearlessFly replies on Aug 31, 2020:

. . . Mueller is a registered Republican.

SkyDrive Conducts First Public Manned Flight in Japan – SD-03 manned model makes its world debut...

Green_Soldier71 comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Amazing piece of technology. With the computer-assit, you don't have to be a pilot to fly this. What is the fuel-source? Didn't get to read all the way to the end...will go back later and read all of it...this sort of stuff interests me.👍🏽♥️👍🏽

FearlessFly replies on Aug 30, 2020:

IIRC, it is electric.

Here’s a question.

skeptic70 comments on Aug 30, 2020:

No, atheism is simply rejecting the belief in gods and the associated dogma. I do not want nor do I need a dogma to act as a procrustean bed of another sort.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 30, 2020:

"Drive your karma, curb your dogma" -- Swami Beyondananda :)

Here’s a question.

RobinGray comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Karma will always run over your dogma....

FearlessFly replies on Aug 30, 2020:

"Drive your karma, curb your dogma" -- Swami Beyondananda :)

Death Valley soars to 130 degrees, potentially Earth’s highest temperature since at least 1931 ...

Sofabeast comments on Aug 19, 2020:

So that'll be 54.4C in proper temperature measurement then.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 29, 2020:

@fishline79 https://www.zmescience.com/other/map-of-countries-officially-not-using-the-metric-system/

Would you like to block me, too?

hankster comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Sounds to me like a pissing contest is all it amounts too.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 29, 2020:

@JeffMurray On my desktop, I don't find a way to 'enlarge' any of those anywhere near legibility, sorry. I was blocked by LH a few months ago, I thought my comments/responses were fairly innocuous (I don't do name-calling).

Would you like to block me, too?

hankster comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Sounds to me like a pissing contest is all it amounts too.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 29, 2020:

@JeffMurray . . . they are not legible to me . . .

Would you like to block me, too?

hankster comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Sounds to me like a pissing contest is all it amounts too.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 29, 2020:

@JeffMurray The link in your post is no longer available, so the reporting aspect can't be judged. When it comes to being blocked, AFAIK, there are no guidelines . . . so : :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kjYk2CrQF8

Doctors find possible case of Covid-19 reinfection in US [edition.cnn.com]

AnneWimsey comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Not a surprise! Ever had more than one head cold, or the flu a few times?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 29, 2020:

. . . kinda a surprise for those investing billions towards a vaccine. :O

Take a closer look at Elon Musk’s Neuralink surgical robot [techcrunch.com]

Petter comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Well, what about this pig then? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53956683

FearlessFly replies on Aug 29, 2020:

. . . one the "three little pigs" that had a chip implanted by the robot, further explained in the linked article.

Bacteria from Earth can survive in space and could endure the trip to Mars, according to new study...

FearlessFly comments on Aug 28, 2020:

The bacteria studied were within the Earths' magnetoshpere, not subject to the radiation in 'deep space'

FearlessFly replies on Aug 28, 2020:

@dalefvictor It is also possible that it happened entirely without 'alien' sources : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abiogenesis

Once again, the hypocrisy is mind blowing.. [rt.com]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

IMO, there is hypocrisy in using Putin's mouthpiece as a credible source. :O

FearlessFly replies on Aug 28, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood . . . I honestly don't see how Putin can/should be afforded a lengthy record of credibility. Given the documented record of shooters in the US, public officials, abortion providers, churches, judges, prosecutors, etc. taking precautions seems highly reasonable to me.

Once again, the hypocrisy is mind blowing.. [rt.com]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

IMO, there is hypocrisy in using Putin's mouthpiece as a credible source. :O

FearlessFly replies on Aug 28, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood . . . is there ANY credible Russian media outlet openly hostile to Putin -- or have the poisonings done their job ?

"Daughter" - Loudon Wainwright III [youtube.com]

EyesThatSmile comments on Aug 27, 2020:

Adorable

FearlessFly replies on Aug 27, 2020:

. . . a definite departure from his "silly songs" which I also LIKE.

In alarming move, CDC says people exposed to COVID-19 do not need testing It also updated ...

AnneWimsey comments on Aug 26, 2020:

It is well known that you are most contagious with the flu 2-3 days before you show any symptoms........

FearlessFly replies on Aug 26, 2020:

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/spread.htm

Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart

FearlessFly comments on Aug 24, 2020:

I posted this song last week :O "Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart [youtube.com]"

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@GoodMan . . . don't know, I use it mainly to ensure the song hasn't been posted or was last posted a long while ago. CAVEAT -- a trailing space after song name -- i.e. "Some Song Name " will likely not show-up in the resulting search even though "Some Song Name" (without the trailing space) had been posted. I have reported this 'feature'/bug to admin.

Welp! I’ve been banned from the Conservative atheist group on here, unless they deleted their ...

Sticks48 comments on Aug 22, 2020:

I have been banned from them twice. it only took a day or two the second time. They are a very thin skinned, insecure bunch.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@Sticks48 I was re-added to a group after a different moderator of that group persuaded that individual blocking made more sense than group banning.

Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart

FearlessFly comments on Aug 24, 2020:

I posted this song last week :O "Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart [youtube.com]"

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@GoodMan . . . btw, according to Marionville, after about 2 weeks, the songs are fair game -- I usually don't until (with some exceptions) 10-12 months. ymmv

Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart

FearlessFly comments on Aug 24, 2020:

I posted this song last week :O "Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart [youtube.com]"

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@GoodMan Click on the "magnifying glass" 'search' icon just-to-the-left of the "Write Post" button in each separate group.

North Korean Defector Exposes Kim Jong Un & China - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Aug 24, 2020:

tl;dw -- saving it for later :P

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@AstralSmoke I'm about 2/3 thru -- I totally agree. :)

Africa declared free of wild polio in 'milestone' [bbc.com]

Fernapple comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Yep, just two countries left now where it still lingers. And I don't suppose it has anything whatever to do with those two countries being extreme theocracies with strong anti-progressive agendas. (That's sarcasm by the way.)

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@Fernapple "not trying to white wash" OBL, but where else would he go, who else could he 'trust' ?

Africa declared free of wild polio in 'milestone' [bbc.com]

Fernapple comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Yep, just two countries left now where it still lingers. And I don't suppose it has anything whatever to do with those two countries being extreme theocracies with strong anti-progressive agendas. (That's sarcasm by the way.)

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

It might have something to do with the CIA using (fake) medical personnel to locate OBL. :P

Jacob Blake Is Now Paralyzed From The Waist Down, His Father Confirms Not Known if Permanent

FearlessFly comments on Aug 25, 2020:

No body cams, family lawyer likely advising no public comments. Why walk-away and not comply when the police are shouting at you and aiming their guns -- after tasing ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@dermot235 The video shows only two -- not 'several' -- police in the immediate vicinity. :O "other democratic nations" -- do not have (rightly/wrongly) more guns than people. :P How would the police know he wasn't reaching for a weapon in the vehicle ? I'm in favor of eliminating para-military police funding and re-allocating it towards preventing violence (lots of possibilities).

Jacob Blake Is Now Paralyzed From The Waist Down, His Father Confirms Not Known if Permanent

FearlessFly comments on Aug 25, 2020:

No body cams, family lawyer likely advising no public comments. Why walk-away and not comply when the police are shouting at you and aiming their guns -- after tasing ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 25, 2020:

@dermot235 We only saw what happened when the camera began. If the report(s) are accurate (don't know), one 'manhandling' and taser had already happened. . . . which is different than this one (I'm from MN) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Philando_Castile I'm not try to defend the police . . .

Someone who advocates for free speech, but bans people from their group(s) who call out their bad ...

Willow_Wisp comments on Aug 24, 2020:

That's kind of what it's there for. Try being nice, if you don't like them keep it to yourself, or move on, or correct them and get blocked. I'm the move on kind of person.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

@Willow_Wisp . . . when it comes to 'speach', SAFE is rarely a priority for me. I say what I mean and mean what I say -- I don't think that 'means' I'm a mean person ! :O :)

Someone who advocates for free speech, but bans people from their group(s) who call out their bad ...

Willow_Wisp comments on Aug 24, 2020:

That's kind of what it's there for. Try being nice, if you don't like them keep it to yourself, or move on, or correct them and get blocked. I'm the move on kind of person.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

@Willow_Wisp 'rude/pushy' are subjective . . . I choose to 'confront myself' with as many differing POVs as are available. I can choose to 'move-on' (or not) at will. IMO, the alternative is an echo-chamber leading inevitably to confirmation bias. ymmv

JFjr in the news. More skeletons come out of the closet. [bbc.com]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 24, 2020:

What makes him think he could stay at LU ? :P

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

@St-Sinner I'm not aware of any 'biblical' leg to stand on about that. :P

Someone who advocates for free speech, but bans people from their group(s) who call out their bad ...

Willow_Wisp comments on Aug 24, 2020:

That's kind of what it's there for. Try being nice, if you don't like them keep it to yourself, or move on, or correct them and get blocked. I'm the move on kind of person.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

@Willow_Wisp I haven't blocked anyone.

Someone who advocates for free speech, but bans people from their group(s) who call out their bad ...

Willow_Wisp comments on Aug 24, 2020:

That's kind of what it's there for. Try being nice, if you don't like them keep it to yourself, or move on, or correct them and get blocked. I'm the move on kind of person.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

"Try being nice" -- IMO, any suggestion (or expectation) of self-censorship is still censorship. :O

Automated trucking, a technical milestone that could disrupt hundreds of thousands of jobs, hits the...

Charles1971 comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Carriage and buggy makers lost all their jobs when cars replaced them. Technology and innovation changes what jobs are needed and what jobs are outdated. Think of the jobs created by those who design, build and maintain the hardware that enables these trucks to drive themselves as well as the jobs ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

@Charles1971 "Think of the jobs created" . . . positive 'spin' (from the linked article) "Trucking is among the most common jobs for american's without a college education." Those "better paying jobs" won't be available to the vast majority of the less educated truck drivers. :P

Stephen Stills-Four & Twenty Years Ago [youtube.com]

Spinliesel comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Oh, i love this song. I love Steven Stills and his guitar playing.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

. . . you missed a good one in Classic . . . "NOTE : The Album has this comment : ;Was recorded live ; the performance is courtesy of Jose Cuervo..."

Automated trucking, a technical milestone that could disrupt hundreds of thousands of jobs, hits the...

Charles1971 comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Carriage and buggy makers lost all their jobs when cars replaced them. Technology and innovation changes what jobs are needed and what jobs are outdated. Think of the jobs created by those who design, build and maintain the hardware that enables these trucks to drive themselves as well as the jobs ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

I'm not against the hw/sw/safety improvements/benefits, but I doubt that the number of jobs created will be anywhere close to the jobs lost.

Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart

FearlessFly comments on Aug 24, 2020:

I posted this song last week :O "Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart [youtube.com]"

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

@Merseyman1 . . . I search before every music post, browse before other posts, and have deleted posts that turned-out to have 'dupes' posted just minutes prior (didn't show-up in browse). :)

We Don't Smoke It No More · Neil Young [youtube.]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Don't smoke WHAT anymore?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 24, 2020:

. . . whatever leaves you with "an Illegal smile" (John Prine)

Is is 'safe' to return to movie theaters ? Why/not ?

Charles1971 comments on Aug 23, 2020:

I'd only go to the movies if the theater staff were wearing masks and taking proper precautions and the theater was not crowded or the number of people allowed in each theater was greatly limited.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 23, 2020:

. . . what about the HVAC system ?

Would you like us to have an Agnostic online magazine?

FrayedBear comments on Aug 23, 2020:

• Will the magazine also be able to be read by non members? • If so will articles extolling the value of site & or group membership be encouraged? • Will editors who have blocked other members be excluded from approving & editing the blocked members articles? •I hope that members ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 23, 2020:

. . . good questions

There's a user I've been trying to block and still see her posts. Is there anything I can do?

girlwithsmiles comments on Aug 23, 2020:

You could ask them to block you. I doubt many people would say no 😉

FearlessFly replies on Aug 23, 2020:

That likely would work in all groups except this one where everyone (above level 7) is not blocked/banned.

There's a user I've been trying to block and still see her posts. Is there anything I can do?

MissKathleen comments on Aug 23, 2020:

If you are a moderator in the group where you see the posts, you will always see everyone’s posts there.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 23, 2020:

Don't those show-up in a profile ? I don't see mod it her profile groups.

Argh! All the inspections went fine on the little house I’m buying except we are waiting on ...

FrayedBear comments on Aug 21, 2020:

At least you obviously have laws that give you the opportunity to raise such issues. The rule used to be "buyer beware" - caveat emptor: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveat_emptor

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@FrayedBear By your 'indignation' of the "he", you illustrate the point -- it is not the giver who decides endearment/insult but the receiver. CBs' claim that kewpie is ignored doesn't exclude the possibility of insult. I typically perceive cultural stereotype of individual(s) insulting.

Welp! I’ve been banned from the Conservative atheist group on here, unless they deleted their ...

FearlessFly comments on Aug 22, 2020:

. . . 'banned' from group(s) is different from blocked by individual(s). . . . "telling said members off" strikes me as different from logic.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@VeronikaAnnJ "post police" No one has been arrested/charged :P

Does anyone really care that there is no afterlife?

ChestRockfield comments on Aug 22, 2020:

I thought "The Good Place" did an amazing job of tackling the heavy issue of why any afterlife (in "heaven" or "hell") would be everlasting torture. No thanks. No afterlife for me. And we can go ahead and end this life as soon as possible as well, cause this sucks, too.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@JeffMurray I see no reason for those/any assumptions. . . . btw -- Alcor/Cronics Institute exist

High Number Of Mail-In And Absentee Primary Ballots Rejected : NPR

FearlessFly comments on Aug 22, 2020:

"Even though Democratic-leaning voters appear to be most at risk of having their mail-in ballots rejected . . . " If voters are not notified of rejection, who/how/why is this known/reported ? If they are notified prior to deadline, are they allowed to correct flaw(s) ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@Amzungu I understand (and loathe) that the political parties want lists of ''leaning' voters, but I don't know why states would publicize the 'partisanship' differences.

Is moderator stalking allowed?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

I have had happen (at least twice) that blockers sent Message either knowingly/un having blocked me -- of course I could not respond :O

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@TheMiddleWay Since he had been blocked previously by CB, it seems to me to be unfair/out-of-line using the mod feature to make specific remarks about him that he can't see.

Argh! All the inspections went fine on the little house I’m buying except we are waiting on ...

FrayedBear comments on Aug 21, 2020:

At least you obviously have laws that give you the opportunity to raise such issues. The rule used to be "buyer beware" - caveat emptor: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveat_emptor

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@FrayedBear IMO, name-calling (kewpie) doesn't help your case.

Argh! All the inspections went fine on the little house I’m buying except we are waiting on ...

FrayedBear comments on Aug 21, 2020:

At least you obviously have laws that give you the opportunity to raise such issues. The rule used to be "buyer beware" - caveat emptor: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveat_emptor

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@FrayedBear . . . I resemble that remark :P . . . but seriously, IMO, cultural stereotypes have neither of those two considerations.

Is moderator stalking allowed?

Marionville comments on Aug 22, 2020:

These sorts of petty incidents show that we are no better than those who inhabit the other social media sites of which we deride and decry! I am host or moderator of several groups and I deplore that kind of controlling behaviour such as you describe. You seem to have a knack of getting yourself...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@TheMiddleWay It is confusing when the word 'block' is used in context of removal from a group -- which is different.

Is moderator stalking allowed?

bingst comments on Aug 21, 2020:

If group moderators could not see and reply to your comments, the only alternative is to also block you from the group. That's why many of us asked for the ability. Moderators need the ability to see past personal blocks. So yes, they should be able to.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

It is confusing when the word 'block' is used in context of removal from a group -- which is different.

Is moderator stalking allowed?

TheMiddleWay comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Their group, their rules. Don't like the rules, leave the group.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@TheMiddleWay IIUC, those are Community Guidelines, not really rules.

Does anyone really care that there is no afterlife?

ChestRockfield comments on Aug 22, 2020:

I thought "The Good Place" did an amazing job of tackling the heavy issue of why any afterlife (in "heaven" or "hell") would be everlasting torture. No thanks. No afterlife for me. And we can go ahead and end this life as soon as possible as well, cause this sucks, too.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

How can it be 'known' that an afterlife couldn't be ended also ?

Ailing scientist is trying to save his life by becoming world's first full-fledged cyborg 'Think ...

Mitch07102 comments on Aug 22, 2020:

If you haven't yet, read Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari. This sort of stuff will be the norm in the not all that distant future.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

. . . just placed a request for the audiobook from my library :) I have read Natural-born Cyborgs : Minds, Technologies, and the Future of Human Intelligence by Clark, Andy

Who 'owns/controls' (your ? ) Windows computer ?

Dyl1983 comments on Aug 22, 2020:

I use Ubuntu, a Chromebook, and I have three extra emails specifically for Android devices.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

Using Android (linux kernel) and Chromebook makes you a Google 'product' (your eyeballs for Googles' advertisers) not a customer.

Who 'owns/controls' (your ? ) Windows computer ?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 22, 2020:

So what? It's disabled when an alternative anti-virus program is present. I use Defender and Malwarebytes, I wouldn't want to be without an antivirus program.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@Theresa_N Since 'defender' is included with W10, no one is 'without'. IMO, any OS where it is required is not well designed for the end-user. I am as against 'walled gardens' as much as 'monopolsoft', but at least Apple has "seen the light" and is a Unix OS (no av needed) and is better that most at protecting user privacy. Lots of folks tout Linux "free as in beer' (gratis). IMO, "free as in speech" (libre) is more important -- and notable lacking in proprietary OSs. ymmv

Who 'owns/controls' (your ? ) Windows computer ?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 22, 2020:

So what? It's disabled when an alternative anti-virus program is present. I use Defender and Malwarebytes, I wouldn't want to be without an antivirus program.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

LOL, I run Linux since the 90s -- NEVER had need for antivirus ! . . . but IMO, the real issue is MS is making changes that users didn't specifically choose (or be able to block).

Who 'owns/controls' (your ? ) Windows computer ?

EdEarl comments on Aug 22, 2020:

It's always possible to also load Linux, which is free without support or paid with. However, many gurus will help for free for most issues. Unfortunately Some games and other things do not run on Linux. Dual boot gives you the best of both.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

. . . I'm running Linux since the 90s :)

Ailing scientist is trying to save his life by becoming world's first full-fledged cyborg 'Think ...

Sgt_Spanky comments on Aug 22, 2020:

After reading the article this idea is potentially horrifying or the coolest thing ever. Time will tell, I expect.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

URL has been edited, hth

Ailing scientist is trying to save his life by becoming world's first full-fledged cyborg 'Think ...

Auroramorealist comments on Aug 22, 2020:

The beaver says they lost the article? Wouldn't be my choice, I don't think I'd want to live anymore when my body wears out, I don't want to be dependent on caregivers or technology.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

URL has been edited, hth

I Pastafari was entertaining and informative. [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Your post is a picture only, no 'story'

FearlessFly replies on Aug 22, 2020:

@bragadm . . . posting a link to (some of) the 'story' is not difficult :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrctO2NLWCo

Being a responsible adult.

BitFlipper comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Unless you can get an std from a doorknob, I'm good.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

Perhaps you might discontinue inserting them --- wherever :O :P :) . . . did I misinterpret that ? :)

Will this be given the same prominent coverage [abc.net.au]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

If you were Navalny or his supporters, whom could be trusted ? Hasn't Putin eliminated others ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

@powder I would (currently) describe 'Russia bad' primarily because of 'Putin' bad How can anyone be sure that a significant reason for his election-winning and 'flying colors' support is largely due to the effect of 'threat of death'/imprisonment of opposition ?

Will this be given the same prominent coverage [abc.net.au]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

If you were Navalny or his supporters, whom could be trusted ? Hasn't Putin eliminated others ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

@powder I watch PBS Newshour nightly, the yellow shirts were reported-on many times a few months ago. Regardless of what the reported results at that hospital, I would have trouble accepting it unless there is (some form of) independent corroboration -- not sure if that will happen. Any chance he won't be allowed him to travel ?

American Imperialism at it's Finest. [youtube.com]

Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Stateside Americans are to worried about themselves at the local level to care about much else than a few pet issues. People can only take so much dark knowledge. They have to leave room in their lives for hopeful commercialism and consumerism. If Americans admitted the truth about their government,...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd I like Cove, Out of Line, Drone, Mountain Morning (12str ? ), Going. :)

Zager & Evans - In the Year 2525 [youtube.]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 21, 2020:

I'm ashamed to say I liked this in my early teens.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

. . . I contend that youth is wasted on the young :O :)

Will (should) Google put Universities out of business ? why/not ?

St-Sinner comments on Aug 21, 2020:

I wholeheartedly support putting traditional university models out of business completely and totally. Keep the academic research on but they have failed miserably in educating students who could relate the expensive and long degree education to real life. Here is why: 1. **High Student Debt** - ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

. . . mostly agree with all except . . . Tenure is a blunt not-perfect mechanism, but . . . IIUC, the purpose/reason for it (especially in post K-12) is that new/unpopular ideas were/can-be/will-be stifled/removed -- IMO, a really bad outcome.

Hello grouphugs 🤗 how's your day?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

. . . anything between two consenting adults is fine by me.

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

@Boomtarat03 . . . well, beauty is a completely different topic :)

Is the 'open' internet important to us ? Why/not ?

Dorkyndaft comments on Aug 21, 2020:

I think it creates a dangerous precedent to ban any media, but I can also understand why businesses (especially tech companies) are leary of China owned programs with the potential to spy. I don't have enough factual information to support a strong stance, but I am always against government ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

@Dorkyndaft . . . certainly can be considered government censorship as well . . . "Why it matters: There's bipartisan uproar from Congress over the funding that OTF says is being withheld. The USAGM, whose new CEO is seeking to replace OTF leaders with Trump loyalists, is required by law to provide the funding via federal grants, but it has given shifting rationales for why the money has been held up."

Is the 'open' internet important to us ? Why/not ?

Dorkyndaft comments on Aug 21, 2020:

I think it creates a dangerous precedent to ban any media, but I can also understand why businesses (especially tech companies) are leary of China owned programs with the potential to spy. I don't have enough factual information to support a strong stance, but I am always against government ...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

. . . this has more-to-do with the likelihood Trump is not actually paying-out monies that Congress has appropriated.

Record melt: Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice in 2019 [apnews.com]

Dorkyndaft comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Interesting that I just mentioned this to a family member (who is also a climate change denier).

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

I just read somewhere yesterday that the Antarctic has lost way more . . .

Will this be given the same prominent coverage [abc.net.au]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 21, 2020:

If you were Navalny or his supporters, whom could be trusted ? Hasn't Putin eliminated others ?

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

@powder . . . the threat of death can be effective for autocrats

Sweden records highest death tally in 150 years in first half of 2020 Covid-19 caused about 4,500...

luckytobealive comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Just saying media is trying to put sweden in a bad position....but they didn't violate humane rights and movement...and now the death rate is just the same as it was always...yes a highly 5% more death rate then normal in march april ...but the way they handled it , is in my opinion way better then...

FearlessFly replies on Aug 21, 2020:

"violate humane rights and movement" Did you intend 'humane' or 'human' ? What is humane/human about asymptomatic folks infecting others ? Do you not think governments have a duty/responsibility/compelling interest to follow science to "promote the general welfare" -- i.e. studiously work for the health/well-being of the community ?