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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th April 2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 20,623
I'm not changing the subject. Curses are just...

I'm not changing the subject. Curses are just another superstition, reinforced by the same mechanisms as other superstitions. Stress has absolutely nothing to do with curses.

If you want to...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th April 2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 20,623
I seems to me you are doing more than saying...

I seems to me you are doing more than saying suggestion can have effects in real life. You're presenting these effects as much greater than they are in reality.

"Something" does account for the...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 20th April 2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 133,095
:th:

:th:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 20th April 2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 347,868
Now that's authentic®!

Now that's authentic®!
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th April 2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 20,623
All the power of the shaman relies on the dangers...

All the power of the shaman relies on the dangers of "stress"? Nope. A lot is attributed to stress with no evidence. Ulcers, for example.

Also, of course placebo is closely related to belief, but...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 20th April 2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 133,095
Einstein did not believe in your nonsensical god...

Einstein did not believe in your nonsensical god ideas. Nice try.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th April 2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 20,623
Placebo is not about belief and curses don't have...

Placebo is not about belief and curses don't have real physical effects. I don't dispute that suggestion might have certain consequences in the real world, but there is no reason to leap to "shaman...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th April 2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 27,448
Shut up and take my money11111!

Shut up and take my money11111!
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th April 2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3,383
Views: 249,610
Sally?

Sally?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th April 2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 20,623
WTF? Beliefs do not make anything "very real"....

WTF? Beliefs do not make anything "very real". There is nothing to worry about from a non-existent spirit realm, let alone thoughtforms.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th April 2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 583,003
Interesting. I don't see how they can possibly be...

Interesting. I don't see how they can possibly be fooled by outside pranksters (or an inside faction). They have guns and some are nuts. Long-term hoaxing seems highly implausible. They probably just...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th April 2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 133,095
Except there is no god. There is no reason to...

Except there is no god. There is no reason to believe that you are any further along on your human journey than any atheist. Belief in fairy tales is not growth.

Anyone who has a relationship...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th April 2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3,383
Views: 249,610
Like a tortured bloodhound?

Like a tortured bloodhound?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th April 2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 133,095
It can't be the god of the bible, otherwise he...

It can't be the god of the bible, otherwise he would have taken my answer as "**** him", as opposed to "yes"...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th April 2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 133,095
Okay, if it actually turned out (but it doesn't)...

Okay, if it actually turned out (but it doesn't) that there is a "consciousness" listening, I might talk to it.

Unless it's that asswipe from the bible. Then, **** him.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 18th April 2016, 10:41 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 45,931
There is no evidence supporting your infantile...

There is no evidence supporting your infantile fantasies in those giant thread-disrupting photos. What the hell are you even trying to do?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th April 2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 583,003
What sort of comment is that supposed to be? What...

What sort of comment is that supposed to be? What brilliant point did I miss?Nobody is "belly aching". This is a thread about the nawackos' pseudo-scientific bull claims. The old "what are you stupid...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th April 2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 133,095
Religions are not out to "understand" a "field of...

Religions are not out to "understand" a "field of consciousness". They already have all the answers and they tell you how things are. And very few if any will define their god in this manner.
...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th April 2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 583,003
If no one reports a scam, it means it's not a...

If no one reports a scam, it means it's not a scam? I don't see how one follows from the other. Nawackos are set up for the purported protection of a non-existent animal. They don't collect evidence...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 17th April 2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 583,003
Drinking beer in camo, playing with guns and...

Drinking beer in camo, playing with guns and making up stories.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 17th April 2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 583,003
They're not looking for bigfoot.

They're not looking for bigfoot.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 17th April 2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,061
Seriously...

Seriously (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Emperor+of+China+fallacy)?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th April 2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 347,868
How can you possibly "need" to paraphrase me? I...

How can you possibly "need" to paraphrase me? I am telling you now, please pay attention: I don't want anything to do with your dumbass blog. Why don't you spend your time presenting evidence?
...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 15th April 2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 347,868
Let me see. You don't want to get rid of your...

Let me see. You don't want to get rid of your blog, which is nothing but a pack of lies. You ask for permission to quote posters here. If they accept they get to be quoted out of context; if they...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 15th April 2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3,352
Views: 211,957
Evidence?

Evidence?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 13th April 2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3,352
Views: 211,957
Nothing, then? As usual. Yawn.

Nothing, then? As usual. Yawn.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th April 2016, 08:04 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 46,059
Dreams don't only last a few seconds.

Dreams don't only last a few seconds.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th April 2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3,352
Views: 211,957
Nope. Just anecdotes and conjecture.

Nope. Just anecdotes and conjecture.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 12th April 2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,188
Views: 176,128
Perhaps bioavailability has been ripped from the...

Perhaps bioavailability has been ripped from the homeopath's dictionary.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th April 2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 347,868
Or one about zodiac sex.

Or one about zodiac sex.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 12th April 2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,699
Perhaps a pregnancy test is in order?

Perhaps a pregnancy test is in order?
Forum: International Skeptics 12th April 2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,788
Do you hand out Burger King coupons at McDonald's?

Do you hand out Burger King coupons at McDonald's?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th April 2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 46,059
The usual routine: make grandiose claims, present...

The usual routine: make grandiose claims, present zero evidence, leave. I'm reminded of pigeon chess.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th April 2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,699
For anyone interested, here is my favourite...

For anyone interested, here is my favourite lecture on the subject:

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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th April 2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 46,059
There are no genuine mediums.

There are no genuine mediums.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th April 2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,692
Robert T. Carroll did a pretty good job a while...

Robert T. Carroll did a pretty good job a while ago. I don't see the need to discuss any of Owens' claptrap (http://skepdic.com/psychokinesis.html).

While there are countless minimally plausible...
Forum: USA Politics 10th April 2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,969
If "beautiful" is reduced to long legs and big...

If "beautiful" is reduced to long legs and big babylons.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th April 2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,493
I don't pretend to be an engineer, like some, but...

I don't pretend to be an engineer, like some, but it's pretty clear that an object that accelerates at a certain rate can later accelerate at a lower rate, but it's still accelerating. This means the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th April 2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 50,708
Why would I have to find you one off the shelf?...

Why would I have to find you one off the shelf? You can order a suit with whatever specs you want.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th April 2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 50,708
Wow. There is obviously a suit in the PGF. There...

Wow. There is obviously a suit in the PGF. There is no other explanation. Unless you have evidence of bigfoot. But you don't.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th April 2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 46,059
He's not.

He's not.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 8th April 2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,164
Only cuckoos ask for « so called old fashioned "...

Only cuckoos ask for « so called old fashioned " proof" ».

:crazy:
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th April 2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 46,059
What for? Meteorologists hardly ever claim to...

What for? Meteorologists hardly ever claim to predict the weather. There are too many variables. All they can do is record data and state: when the current conditions are met, it rains 60%, or 80% of...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 8th April 2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3,619
Views: 506,945
It brings to me images of a guy, having no idea...

It brings to me images of a guy, having no idea how credit works, and seeing a person pay by signing a cc slip, imagines the signature is what magically keeps the food coming.

Like cargo cult...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 8th April 2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3,352
Views: 211,957
Jabba, -Click on "user CP" -Click on...

Jabba,

-Click on "user CP"

-Click on "User Control Panel"

-On the left hand side, down the list, find "Subscribed Threads"

-Click on "List Subscriptions"
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th April 2016, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 583,003
There should be only one footer thread.

There should be only one footer thread.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th April 2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,188
Views: 176,128
Seems to me a bottle of homeoquactics would last...

Seems to me a bottle of homeoquactics would last forever. When it gets a little low, you fill it with water, then tap the bottle a few times. Instant refill, and even more potent than before. I...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th April 2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 39,845
One of the most common tactics in cold reading is...

One of the most common tactics in cold reading is indeed the use of introvert/extrovert duality present in most people. "At times you're pretty reserved and don't like to stir things up too much, yet...
Forum: USA Politics 7th April 2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 19,796
♫♪Don't wanna hurt no kangaroo.♪♫

♫♪Don't wanna hurt no kangaroo.♪♫
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th April 2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 347,868
Somebody's been reading the thread... :p

Somebody's been reading the thread... :p
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