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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th August 2006, 11:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
Could you describe exactly what you saw? Before...

Could you describe exactly what you saw?
Before we reform physics I'd like to rule out some of your earlier concerns. For instance, coulf the person have rubbed some of the flower on this "emitting"...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th August 2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
AFAIK, there is no known mechanism for that to...

AFAIK, there is no known mechanism for that to occur. As anybody here can tell you, that right there is an argument would be an argument from ignorance if I said it can't be done. If such a...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th August 2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
I already suggested some blinding. If you want...

I already suggested some blinding. If you want even more, that can be done. Your concerns can be controlled for.

Because different scents have different molecular signatures. That's what makes...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th August 2006, 01:44 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
Ok, first we have to see what can detect the...

Ok, first we have to see what can detect the "vibratory rate." From your quesiton it seems obvious a brain, or preferably a whole, still living human, can detect it. So we go back to the scenario I...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th August 2006, 01:11 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
I seriously doubt that. Oh yes. Gas is one...

I seriously doubt that.

Oh yes. Gas is one of the phases of matter. You know, solid, liquid, gas, plasma?

I have no idea what you're asking here. Scent works by detecting certain molecules...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th August 2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Donks
The vet is coming later, perhaps to put one of my...

The vet is coming later, perhaps to put one of my dogs to sleep. Maybe I'll get some ketamine while he's at it.
Forum: USA Politics 8th August 2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 24,781
Posted By Donks
Could you link to the text of the legislation?...

Could you link to the text of the legislation? Your examples sound a little extreme, so I'm just curious what the legislatoin actually says.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 7th August 2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,670
Posted By Donks
That ship has sailed. They may rant and rave a...

That ship has sailed. They may rant and rave a bit more than usual, but going nuts is mission accomplished.
Forum: Million Dollar Challenge 6th August 2006, 10:48 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,305
Posted By Donks
To the best of your knowledge, has any claimant...

To the best of your knowledge, has any claimant performed significantly better than random chance? You decide how to define significantly, just state what your definition is.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th August 2006, 01:22 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
Whatever, I don't see how it matters. Is the...

Whatever, I don't see how it matters. Is the claim somehow restricted to oxygen being present? Then let there be oxygen. Are you going to address any of my points or should I go to bed?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th August 2006, 01:16 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
The detector would be INSIDE the bag, with the...

The detector would be INSIDE the bag, with the distal hand.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th August 2006, 01:15 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
I don't have to. NASA...

I don't have to. NASA (http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/06oct_enose.htm), among o (http://www.iit.edu/~jrsteach/enose.html)t...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th August 2006, 12:48 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
I was being serious. If you want to remove the...

I was being serious. If you want to remove the "mind" from the equation, use an electronic nose. Detect the scent molecules in the air. The only restriction is that you MUST isolate the flower from...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th August 2006, 12:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,825
Posted By Donks
Says who? Your thoughts are important to us....

Says who?

Your thoughts are important to us. Please wait for the next available representative to take your call.
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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th August 2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
Get a garbage bag. Get an electronic nose that...

Get a garbage bag. Get an electronic nose that can detect the smell particles of that particular flower. Or put a guy in there if you don't feel like paying money. Stick left hand in the bag and seal...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th August 2006, 11:55 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
Smell is detectable. You're going to have to help...

Smell is detectable. You're going to have to help me here. What kind of phenomena do you mean? How would anybody know that something exists if it is not detectable? How would we know to dismiss it if...
Forum: Million Dollar Challenge 30th July 2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,426
Posted By Donks
So, how would this "out" be used? Is having a...

So, how would this "out" be used? Is having a protocol both parties agree to an "out"? How about having agreed ahead of time what constitutes success? Or perhaps the out is that applicants can't do...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th July 2006, 11:40 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 36,304
Posted By Donks
I don't know what sized pieces of paper you use,...

I don't know what sized pieces of paper you use, but to me it seems like the piece of paper is MUCH closer to the camera than it is to the tower. If it is near the tower it would have to be quite...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th July 2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 36,304
Posted By Donks
Don't you see? Dylan Avery is IN ON IT! He is...

Don't you see? Dylan Avery is IN ON IT! He is part of the conspiracy! The whole loose change video was just a smokescreen to hide the truth about the FPoPML (Flying Piece of Paper Mimetic Laser).
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th July 2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 36,304
Posted By Donks
Before I answer this, could you take a screencap...

Before I answer this, could you take a screencap of the videos, and circle exactly what you want me to see?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th July 2006, 12:04 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
You have to ask the claimant if anything changes...

You have to ask the claimant if anything changes about themselves or the object. Does the person learn anything about the object? If they absorb the essence of a book, would that be similar to...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th July 2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,335
Posted By Donks
The challenge does not deal with untestable...

The challenge does not deal with untestable claims. In general, skepticism and science do not involve themselves with untestable claims, by definition. They can offer no evidence, one way or the...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 27th July 2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,814
Posted By Donks
Of course they are already discussing...

Of course they are already discussing (http://s15.invisionfree.com/Loose_Change_Forum/index.php?showtopic=8905) it.
Forum: USA Politics 26th July 2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,508
Posted By Donks
You're attacking him now because of a post made...

You're attacking him now because of a post made almost 4 months ago?
Forum: USA Politics 26th July 2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,508
Posted By Donks
BS. The thread has been dead since april. Kodiak...

BS. The thread has been dead since april. Kodiak posts to it (where he does not mention you, but let's say he called you a troll for the sake of argument), then Mycroft replies:

That is not an...
Forum: USA Politics 26th July 2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,508
Posted By Donks
I've reported your post. I'm tired of you...

I've reported your post. I'm tired of you complaining how other people attack you while on the very same post attacking people.
Forum: USA Politics 24th July 2006, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Donks
I'd entertain Katharine McPhee.

I'd entertain Katharine McPhee.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd July 2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,857
Posted By Donks
The straight dope on human lampshades: linky...

The straight dope on human lampshades: linky (http://www.straightdope.com/columns/040604.html). I'm not going to claim that that is the absolute last word on the subject, just that that is all the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd July 2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 15,975
Posted By Donks
Wrong. Homeopathy can be tested easily. Just...

Wrong. Homeopathy can be tested easily. Just demonstrate you can distinguish an ultradilute remedy, say 30c, from the stock solvent. By whatever method you want (that is, that does not involve giving...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd July 2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,604
Posted By Donks
So a remedy is not hemeopathic unless, according...

So a remedy is not hemeopathic unless, according to a homeopath, it suits the symptoms and drug picture? Why?
Forum: Computers and the Internet 22nd July 2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,403
Posted By Donks
What kind or monitor do you use? Is your eyesight...

What kind or monitor do you use? Is your eyesight fine? Have you made any changes to your browser?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st July 2006, 12:56 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,106
Posted By Donks
In scenario (3), is lifegazer the first or second...

In scenario (3), is lifegazer the first or second coming of god (as defined by lifegazer)?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th July 2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 36,304
Posted By Donks
Would you happen to have counterexamples of...

Would you happen to have counterexamples of conspiracies that were succesfully contained, kept secret?
Forum: USA Politics 19th July 2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,282
Posted By Donks
Well I for one would like to say... I was wrong....

Well I for one would like to say... I was wrong. After rereading the comments with a bit more calm, I agree they are not racist. I misinterpreted what was being said.
Forum: USA Politics 17th July 2006, 09:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,282
Posted By Donks
Regarding the DWI issue, I don't really see the...

Regarding the DWI issue, I don't really see the racism either. Regarding the second example, yes I do.Saying that an employer can discriminate against a "dark-complected, brownish looking guy who...
Forum: USA Politics 17th July 2006, 09:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,282
Posted By Donks
I'll just talk about the State of Mexico, because...

I'll just talk about the State of Mexico, because the traffic laws and penal code for it were the first google hits I got. Other states may vary. The translations will not be in legalese.
Regarding...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 17th July 2006, 08:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,458
Posted By Donks
Okay, so you are proposing a change-of-state...

Okay, so you are proposing a change-of-state machine. You're going to need to define it, describe it or something beyond giving just the name if you want discussion on it.
Forum: USA Politics 17th July 2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,164
Posted By Donks
They should be more proactive in their efforts....

They should be more proactive in their efforts. Try making a baby the old fashioned way a few more times, just to make sure that ain't working. Be sure to film that. Put the videos on the web and...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 17th July 2006, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,458
Posted By Donks
Reading the paragraph with that heading, it's...

Reading the paragraph with that heading, it's obvious to me that what it means is a chage to the state machine, not a chage-of-state machine. They have a State Machine which they agree is unclear,...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 16th July 2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,062
Posted By Donks
Is this like a riddle? Ok, let's say a scrpit...

Is this like a riddle? Ok, let's say a scrpit running on a browser. It has at least 2 layers of software below it, the browser and the OS. You may even be able to split the OS into more layers, but...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 15th July 2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,983
Posted By Donks
Unsupported assertion. Unsupported...

Unsupported assertion.

Unsupported assertion.

Lame attempt at shifting the burden of proof. You have presented no evidence or logical argument for your assertion, but we must do the legwork or...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th July 2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,983
Posted By Donks
I don't actually have a plan to disregard your...

I don't actually have a plan to disregard your argument, because you don't have an argument. You have an assertion.

Cool, I'll go watch a movie instead. Hey, how's your mountain moving going?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th July 2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,983
Posted By Donks
Your single premise seems remarkably similar to...

Your single premise seems remarkably similar to yor conclusion. Since you only have one premise, that was to be expected.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th July 2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,983
Posted By Donks
Sorry, what were the premises that you used to...

Sorry, what were the premises that you used to reach this conclusion?
Forum: Computers and the Internet 14th July 2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 797
Posted By Donks
I don't blame you. Hagrok is a real pr*ck. I...

I don't blame you. Hagrok is a real pr*ck. I mean, what kind of person comes here and posts that their gmail is working?

I'm special! Yay!
Forum: Computers and the Internet 14th July 2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 797
Posted By Donks
Working fine for me. Not that that info helps you...

Working fine for me. Not that that info helps you in any way but... there you go.
Forum: USA Politics 14th July 2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,881
Posted By Donks
Funds. Thre more targets on your area, the more...

Funds. Thre more targets on your area, the more funds that go there.
Forum: USA Politics 13th July 2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,438
Posted By Donks
What would take for the Green party to become...

What would take for the Green party to become "established" and thus apply for the lower 5k signature requirement?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 13th July 2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 397,128
Posted By Donks
Do you have any evidence of his stability , or...

Do you have any evidence of his stability , or lack thereof?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 13th July 2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 397,128
Posted By Donks
What crap? And, assuming DavidJames has an active...

What crap? And, assuming DavidJames has an active account over ther (one that hasn't been banned by the mods), then the answer it yes,.

I don't control DavidJames, or you. And isn't it a bit...
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