A sad, constant bid for attention

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
There is a lot I could say in response to this post. But because I am nice, I am simply going to note that your example does nothing to persuade me that I am wrong in thinking that it is less reprehensible to go around shooting people with a paint gun than it is to go around shooting people with a real gun.

must there always be greys in your world? can we not simply identify some behaviors as absolutely wrong?

It is a worse act to blow up 10 people, than it is to murder one, certainly- (is that your "point?" Heavy!), but can we all not agree that both acts are simply 100% wrong? It strikes me you are about to lose an argument to PPNYC here Flower.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by patentparanyc
I wasn't making a case that it is less reprehensible. I was just pointing out that sometimes, techonology intended to be non lethal is harmful in certain instances. That is all.

Also, PLF that is the first time you did not totally pick apart my sentence structure as babbling incoherence. Or, perhaps that was part of you being nice.

That was not the part whereI was being nice. Although not perfect stylistically, I was able to read and comprehend that entire post on the first run-through. In fact, now that I think about it, the above post was pretty coherent as well. On behalf of the Newbers, I thank you.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
That was not the part whereI was being nice. Although not perfect stylistically, I was able to read and comprehend that entire post on the first run-through. In fact, now that I think about it, the above post was pretty coherent as well. On behalf of the Newbers, I thank you.

Where is my harsh but fair rating?

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
must there always be greys in your world? can we not simply identify some behaviors as absolutely wrong?

It is a worse act to blow up 10 people, than it is to murder one, certainly- (is that your "point?" Heavy!), but can we all not agree that both acts are simply 100% wrong? It strikes me you are about to lose an argument to PPNYC here Flower.

Based on you reasoned suggestion, I was more than happy to eliminate the "greys" from my world, and simply lump behavior into two categories: wrong and not wrong. But then, as I re-read your post, the very first concept you introduce is that there are differering levels of wrong -- one act is described as being "worse" than another, and this we know with certainty. This is exactly the type of post that is going to cause Newbers to become confused and/or angry at the logical inconsistencies. I hate to say it, but at least this morning, I am going to have recommend that the Newbers pay more attention to ppnyc's posts than your posts.

[ltl/fb]

Knee-high boots today, and kinda liking them.

The sky is not blue. And water fell from the sky on Friday evening.

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Knee-high boots today, and kinda liking them.

The sky is not blue. And water fell from the sky on Friday evening.

What kind of boots? What brand? Leather or Suede? Stretch calf or zipper? brown or Black?

Thanks.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by patentparanyc
What kind of boots? What brand? Leather or Suede? Stretch calf or zipper? brown or Black?

Thanks.

Knee-high (duh). Cheapass. "Suede." Zipper, but the "suede" is stretchy. Black.

eta I did not wear them with an above-the-knee skirt.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Based on you reasoned suggestion, I was more than happy to eliminate the "greys" from my world, and simply lump behavior into two categories: wrong and not wrong. But then, as I re-read your post, the very first concept you introduce is that there are differering levels of wrong -- one act is described as being "worse" than another, and this we know with certainty. This is exactly the type of post that is going to cause Newbers to become confused and/or angry at the logical inconsistencies. I hate to say it, but at least this morning, I am going to have recommend that the Newbers pay more attention to ppnyc's posts than your posts.

given that PPNYC has handed you your ass so far today, I might suggest pushing the newbers to fringey or gwnc, and their largely neutral posts, and away from ppnyc. That is, if you want at least the new people to maintain some degree of respect for you.

As to my post, I believe most educated people have had an introductory to Calculus course and understand that 2 behaviors can each be said to approach infinity even though one is "more" than the other on some scale.

[Hank Chinaski]

Can someone who follows football explain how Joey Harrington came to be a starting QB in Miami, and summarize how he has done. I wish him luck and hope that he can recover from the hole that is a Lion's career, but I am afraid he has been ruined and can't imagine any team letting him start.

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Knee-high (duh). Cheapass. "Suede." Zipper, but the "suede" is stretchy. Black.

eta I did not wear them with an above-the-knee skirt.

Did you wear them with pants or a long skirt?

AoN, I went to Ann Taylor [hi Fringey!] and bought 1 black silk faux wrap sweater, 1 boatneck/cowl neck black sweater, and 1 black matte jersey wrap dress. Each item was deeply discounted.

I need black knee high boots. I saw some in Cole Haan that I liked, and Ann Taylor. Nine West and Bandolino had some great ones as well.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Knee-high boots today, and kinda liking them.

The sky is not blue. And water fell from the sky on Friday evening.

The important question is whether today is commando Monday.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Can someone who follows football explain how Joey Harrington came to be a starting QB in Miami, and summarize how he has done. I wish him luck and hope that he can recover from the hole that is a Lion's career, but I am afraid he has been ruined and can't imagine any team letting him start.

Because Culpepper sucks even worse.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by pony_trekker
The important question is whether today is commando Monday.

It may be after the gym, as I forgot to pack a spare in my gym bag.

mid-calf (how flattering) skirt. they look cute with a shorter skirt, but I have a meeting today.

actually, I'm more covered up than usual because I'm also wearing a jacket. Nothing form-fitting at all. Sort of burka-y.

[ltl/fb]

I think Coltrane should pursue a booted theme this week.

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
It may be after the gym, as I forgot to pack a spare in my gym bag.

mid-calf (how flattering) skirt. they look cute with a shorter skirt, but I have a meeting today.

actually, I'm more covered up than usual because I'm also wearing a jacket. Nothing form-fitting at all. Sort of burka-y.

That happened to me as well this morning. Pencil skirt in a heather blue color, the sleeveless boat neck sweater. The debate was: throw a grey wool pinstriped jacket on top? I settled upon a heather blue silk cardigan with a V-neck to allow the boatneck to show through. I looked very shapeless otherwise.