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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 27th June 2020, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2,843
Views: 194,391
Posted By rayheno
[QUOTE=dejudge;13139248]People here do not suffer...

[QUOTE=dejudge;13139248]People here do not suffer from amnesia.

HJers argue that their Jesus was really hardly known during his lifetime so cannot be compared to Alexander who was supposedly well...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 24th June 2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2,843
Views: 194,391
Posted By rayheno
i was just thinking, i missed abbadon saying how...

i was just thinking, i missed abbadon saying how much it doesn't matter to him. its been a steady contribution
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 27th August 2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,136
Views: 60,359
Posted By rayheno
In a way I would say yes. In moments when I...

In a way I would say yes. In moments when I realise I'll never see the people I loved and lost again. When I accept I'll never see what my grandchildren do or achieve etc, yes it does get me down a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd August 2019, 05:34 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 16,217
Posted By rayheno
Content edited to comply with Rule 12 of the...

Content edited to comply with Rule 12 of the Membership Agreement.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd August 2019, 04:10 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 16,217
Posted By rayheno
Which argument, the untenable (wrong) one or your...

Which argument, the untenable (wrong) one or your newest one?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd August 2019, 11:48 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 16,217
Posted By rayheno
Saying your position is now untenable and...

Saying your position is now untenable and abandoned, is that a different way of saying you were wrong?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 31st January 2019, 05:28 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 22,597
Posted By rayheno
I don't think that part was meant to be taken...

I don't think that part was meant to be taken literally. What I found sensible was to ask the complainant what the offense was and on discovery that it isn't actually a crime, then case closed. Why...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 31st January 2019, 04:26 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 22,597
Posted By rayheno
Totally agree that should have been the approach,...

Totally agree that should have been the approach, saved time and effort also.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th January 2019, 02:26 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 19,219
Posted By rayheno
Whenever in work or life I have come across a...

Whenever in work or life I have come across a very handsome attached guy, if I bet his partner would be good looking too, I reckon I'd have been correct a hell of a lot more than 50%. Yeah it's not...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 1st August 2018, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
Yeah

Yeah
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 2nd July 2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
$6,600 now

$6,600 now
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 2nd July 2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
Yeah accurate as always

Yeah accurate as always
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th March 2018, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3,115
Views: 152,198
Posted By rayheno
True, in light of that why do you keep conversing...

True, in light of that why do you keep conversing with him?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th March 2018, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3,115
Views: 152,198
Posted By rayheno
There's an awful show on British tv called loose...

There's an awful show on British tv called loose women. It's a chat show with four women hosting. They had Pierce Morgan on as a guest the other day. Some discussion on men harrassing women ,...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 3rd March 2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
Do you guys never get bored of this back and...

Do you guys never get bored of this back and forth stuff? Its been going on for months
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st March 2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,115
Views: 152,198
Posted By rayheno
Honestly I don't think that's what the problem...

Honestly I don't think that's what the problem is. In a previous thread about a guy that was accused of rape, he was absolved after it turned out the girl had sent him 40,000 texts and had also text...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st March 2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,115
Views: 152,198
Posted By rayheno
I think the voices in his head are.

I think the voices in his head are.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st March 2018, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3,115
Views: 152,198
Posted By rayheno
Perfect

Perfect
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
Well i don't see why it definitely would, but...

Well i don't see why it definitely would, but likewise i couldnt say it definitely won't. You seem sure, what do you base that on?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
That is my thinking too, but was curious if...

That is my thinking too, but was curious if anyone here had any other insights , outlooks as to why it might be self-centered.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
That was the whole point of my op, A.I. will not...

That was the whole point of my op, A.I. will not be based on biology , what reason do we have to think it would follow the same trajectory
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
I agree. But does being self aware necessarily...

I agree. But does being self aware necessarily mean you have a will to survive?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 07:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
I have no doubt it would evolve and become super...

I have no doubt it would evolve and become super intelligent etc, I'm asking why would computer evolution lead to will to survive etc, it evolved in a completely different environment to all...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 05:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
Yeah i can get that, I don't understand what it...

Yeah i can get that, I don't understand what it has to do with my post though.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 04:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
Also , wondering is there any reason to believe...

Also , wondering is there any reason to believe A.I. would even care about its own survival
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th February 2018, 04:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,245
Posted By rayheno
A.I. and evolution

Hi all,
We often hear, in sci-fi stories etc, about the possibility Artificial Intelligence becoming self aware and how this could lead to the enslavement or demise of humans. I assume this is...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 22nd February 2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2,330
Split Thread: WWII & Appeasement
Views: 361,509
Posted By rayheno
Well i don't know about you guys , but i'm in awe...

Well i don't know about you guys , but i'm in awe of Henry. I have never seen anyone be so wrong so consistently on any topic. To keep plugging away and posting, with the odd jibe about others lack...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 20th February 2018, 03:32 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
True, but also it's up about 30% since you...

True, but also it's up about 30% since you declared 'bitcoin has no legs'. If it has no legs then it crawls at Olympic standard.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 18th February 2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
I've been reading some posts from the beginning...

I've been reading some posts from the beginning of this thread, made me wonder, is it a rule or a law of this site that no one can admit to ever being wrong bout something?
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 18th February 2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
Samson 'This is a serious short squeeze that...

Samson 'This is a serious short squeeze that could end as high as 14,000. All traders see it, short and caught!'

'Capitulation. 10,000, 10,700 let us see. This market is due a catstrophic...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 16th February 2018, 03:35 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
And thats basically what Psion has been saying...

And thats basically what Psion has been saying all along, no one really knows, and definite prediction are a fools game
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 16th February 2018, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
Another failed prediction?

Another failed prediction?
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 15th February 2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
i might have misremembered but did one of our...

i might have misremembered but did one of our resident experts say no way it would ever reach $10000 again? its 10,200 at the moment
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2018, 04:54 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
Kind of like the triumphalism on this thread...

Kind of like the triumphalism on this thread whenever bitcoin falls a bit?
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 13th February 2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
So it's $8600 now, you guys still confident on...

So it's $8600 now, you guys still confident on your predictions for when it goes below $1000? March 1st for Dr Sid i think, April was another one I believe, and Partskeptic under $1000 by April 1st.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 3rd January 2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,219
Posted By rayheno
Hi , I am just wondering if you know of any...

Hi ,
I am just wondering if you know of any other crypto coins that look to have good prospects going forward. I have done quite well out of Ripple and Stellar, any insights you have are very...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 21st December 2017, 02:38 AM
Replies: 742
Views: 70,537
Posted By rayheno
They may not be an inherently dangerous breed,...

They may not be an inherently dangerous breed, but any dog , just like humans, can flip out. For that reason I wouldn't have one as a pet, if it flips out i cant stop it, way too powerful.
Forum: Trials and Errors 20th December 2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,091
Posted By rayheno
And anyone that denies rape is clearly lying?

And anyone that denies rape is clearly lying?
Forum: Trials and Errors 20th December 2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,091
Posted By rayheno
She would still be the 'victim'

She would still be the 'victim'
Forum: Trials and Errors 20th December 2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,091
Posted By rayheno
Wow, not even possibly a rapist now, 'most likely...

Wow, not even possibly a rapist now, 'most likely he raped her' .
What do you base that on , other than she said so , which she contradicted in her texts to her friends?
Forum: Trials and Errors 20th December 2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,091
Posted By rayheno
So basically you are saying that there's no way...

So basically you are saying that there's no way the man in this case can truly claim to be innocent, no matter what happened he just has to live with the rumour that he still might be a rapist?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th April 2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,906
Posted By rayheno
My reason for joining this forum related to the...

My reason for joining this forum related to the 911 conspiracy. A friend of mine sent me some links, youtube and blogs etc. I found them quite convincing at first (not having looked much into it). I...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th April 2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3,695
Split Thread: Scorpion's Spiritualism
Views: 258,467
Posted By rayheno
For myself I see no reason to boast that 'no...

For myself I see no reason to boast that 'no amount of reasoning will be likely to change my mind'. In that case what is your purpose here? To preach? To educate? Because it seems you have excluded...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th April 2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,906
Posted By rayheno
What was the subject of Randfan change of...

What was the subject of Randfan change of opinion, could you direct me to the thread?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th April 2014, 04:30 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,906
Posted By rayheno
That's interesting. The reason I asked is from...

That's interesting. The reason I asked is from reading the forums I have seen so many initial statements being blindly adhered to despite what I would consider well reasoned and referenced rebuttals....
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th April 2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,906
Posted By rayheno
Cheers for the reply but I was thinking more...

Cheers for the reply but I was thinking more about strongly held opinions, not ones you never really thought about.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th April 2014, 03:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,906
Posted By rayheno
Open minds?

I'm a long term lurker, on this site, with very few posts so excuse me if this thread is in the wrong section. It is obvious that a great many posters have a high level of intelligence and...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th July 2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By rayheno
When you say the distant galaxies are too faint,...

When you say the distant galaxies are too faint, isn't it true that we have no idea about them now, only what they were like 10 billion years ago?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th July 2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By rayheno
expansion of the universe

Is it possible to explain to a layman(myself) the flaw in my logic regarding the accelerating expansion of the universe. Quantum theory is i understand it is not comprehensible intuitively but the,...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 29th July 2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,646
Posted By rayheno
The fun bit I understand but not the community...

The fun bit I understand but not the community service. So much time spent showing the lack of logic to their reasoning, if someone cant see that by about the fifth post then I fear they never will.
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