the magazine sounds interesting. hopefully there'll be some comics.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 30, 2020:

Who is the editor?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 30, 2020:

. . . good question (I wasn't **asked to be** ) :O . . .joking

the magazine sounds interesting. hopefully there'll be some comics.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 30, 2020:

. . . hmmmm, I'm seeing stuff from folks who have BLOCKED me ! . . . is that a feature, or a bug ? :O :)

FearlessFly replies on Jul 30, 2020:

@hankster . . . not clear the magazine is the Senate. :(

the magazine sounds interesting. hopefully there'll be some comics.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 30, 2020:

. . . hmmmm, I'm seeing stuff from folks who have BLOCKED me ! . . . is that a feature, or a bug ? :O :)

FearlessFly replies on Jul 30, 2020:

. . . should I have kept that on the DL ? :)

Should Facebook get broken-up ? why/not ?

Storm1752 comments on Jul 30, 2020:

Not into Facebook; could care less.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 30, 2020:

I also don't/won't do FB. Do you notice and/or does in bother/annoy you at all that even here, so many posts/links/comments seem to originate from members use of FB and its' propensity for 'fake news' ?

Was your 'older' iPhone deliberately "slowed" by Apple ?

Matias comments on Jul 30, 2020:

I would never ever become a member of the "Apple Cult"

FearlessFly replies on Jul 30, 2020:

. . . ditto I'm also a monopolsoft (MS) bigot -- running Linux since the 90s :O

Scientists solve mystery of the origin of Stonehenge megaliths [reuters.com]

AnneWimsey comments on Jul 30, 2020:

I have read about this for several decades......

FearlessFly replies on Jul 30, 2020:

@AnneWimsey . . . yes, but the geochemical 'fingerprint' of a core sample was not available/done until recently.

Scientists solve mystery of the origin of Stonehenge megaliths [reuters.com]

AnneWimsey comments on Jul 30, 2020:

I have read about this for several decades......

FearlessFly replies on Jul 30, 2020:

This data wasn't available that long . . .

Religious Shunning

FearlessFly comments on Jul 29, 2020:

. . . how did you get to level 3 by joining today and one referral, one post -- no comments ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

@MelissaAshley . . no, I didn't intend to imply that. I just seemed (been a while since I was level 3) that even with the 100, level 3 was quick -- on one day.

I am a misfit when it comes to socializing, and that comes across as lack of confidence, but it is ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 29, 2020:

"Every woman I dated won't tell me what she really wants from me, as if I am supposed to know what her needs are telepathically" "Other than cunnilingus, I don't know what women want in a mate" . . . hmmm, I don't think describing women with such sweeping generalities is a great way to go about...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

@Amisfit When I quoted you ""Every woman I dated won't tell me what she really wants from me, as if I am supposed to know what her needs are telepathically" If I missed **how many** "Every woman I dated", that wasn't mentioned by you. Which part of "Every woman I dated" and "don't know what women" did I MISS ? :P Did YOU miss what I quoted ? :O

The Vatican Is Said to Be Hacked From China Before Talks With Beijing In one attack, the hackers ...

St-Sinner comments on Jul 29, 2020:

I support China.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

In general, or in this case 'against' the vatican ?

As a relatively small social media website, would this negatively impact agnostic.com ? Why/not ?

BitFlipper comments on Jul 29, 2020:

The FCC has no power to limit free speech on wire communications. However, the common carriers may choose to treat some communications differently, and trump's FCC won't do anything to stop it. Of course, law means nothing to the orange nightmare. Join the ACLU and pay dues!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

Section 230 is the ONLY thing limiting liability for websites. The Constitutional protections for "free speech" ONLY apply to the government, NOT commercial websites.

As a relatively small social media website, would this negatively impact agnostic.com ? Why/not ?

Fred_Snerd comments on Jul 29, 2020:

It's a business. Twitter can refuse service to anyone. Trump should get his own state run Intranet. oh

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

. . . there ARE alternatives to twitter already. . . . he has enough resources of his own to start one.

I am seeing some comments suggesting that Joe Biden is beginning to suffer from dementia and should ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 29, 2020:

The Mother Jones interview with Mary Trump (clinical psychologist) is illuminating. :O https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/07/watch-mary-trump-on-why-donald-trump-lies-why-hes-racist-and-why-she-wrote-her-book/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

@LovinLarge . . . yawn

I am seeing some comments suggesting that Joe Biden is beginning to suffer from dementia and should ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 29, 2020:

The Mother Jones interview with Mary Trump (clinical psychologist) is illuminating. :O https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/07/watch-mary-trump-on-why-donald-trump-lies-why-hes-racist-and-why-she-wrote-her-book/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

@LovinLarge . . . believe it or don't, I was editing it (and in another post) at the same time as your reply -- your response was superfluous. :)

As a relatively small social media website, would this negatively impact agnostic.com ? Why/not ?

hankster comments on Jul 28, 2020:

that is laughable. I would be embarrassed to ask for something like that.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 29, 2020:

@hankster https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/07/watch-mary-trump-on-why-donald-trump-lies-why-hes-racist-and-why-she-wrote-her-book/

As a relatively small social media website, would this negatively impact agnostic.com ? Why/not ?

hankster comments on Jul 28, 2020:

that is laughable. I would be embarrassed to ask for something like that.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@hankster . . . have you seen the Mother Jones interview with Mary Trump ? He has been that way all his life. :O

Well, I'm probably losing what little love I've found in the past couple of years.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . better to have loved and lost (? )

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@EyesThatSmile (no offense toward you) I detest that English idiom "You make me feel ____" (fill in the blank) I can't make anyone feel 'blank' (I can have influence) I take responsibility for my emotions. I don't give blame or power for my emotions to others I don't accept responsibility for the emotions of others (I can empathize).

As a relatively small social media website, would this negatively impact agnostic.com ? Why/not ?

hankster comments on Jul 28, 2020:

that is laughable. I would be embarrassed to ask for something like that.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@hankster This would be rule-making by the FCC -- 3 Rs, 2Ds with Pai (R ) the chairman.

As a relatively small social media website, would this negatively impact agnostic.com ? Why/not ?

hankster comments on Jul 28, 2020:

that is laughable. I would be embarrassed to ask for something like that.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . hmmmm, not clear exactly what you mean by "like that"

I had a conversation with a member today which I found to be rather odd.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . thought I would post this as a comment rather that a reply . . . . . . this is PMs 'after the fact' of my being 'ousted' by (one of the group) moderator I referred to below Her : "This is not verbatim from my post, but your comment was off-topic, unnecessar​y, critical and rude. The ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty I might say why I think a rule is not reasonable/rational, but your house, your rule(s). The singles I encounter ALL say they want honesty. Are they being honest about that ?

Ralph Reed: We Must Re-Elect Trump to Ensure Christian Supremacy in Politics | Hemant Mehta | ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . he didn't actually use the word "supremacy" :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@Joanne "One does not have to use the word supremacy in order to convey the same meaning" I think one does if one subscribes (I do) to "I say what I mean and mean what I say" (I don't think that makes me a mean person). "At the top of our political system " could refer to the top religion, not political supremacy -- what religion doesn't want that.

I had a conversation with a member today which I found to be rather odd.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . thought I would post this as a comment rather that a reply . . . . . . this is PMs 'after the fact' of my being 'ousted' by (one of the group) moderator I referred to below Her : "This is not verbatim from my post, but your comment was off-topic, unnecessar​y, critical and rude. The ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty . . . I don't agree. I don't (intend or) engage in personal attack, but if someone posts or makes comment(s) that are sorely lacking in credibility/facts, I see no reason to be 'OK' with it just because the group is singles.

Please post a picture of something that makes you smile. I call this one pure love plus joy.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . Nothing :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@Lorajay . . . referring to music/rock -- regularly 'influence' me :) (no offense intended to you) I detest that English idiom : "You make me ____" (fill-in-the-blank) :P

Have you 'chip'ed your pet(s) ? why/not ?

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 28, 2020:

Of course! It's just another form of protection for a "loved one."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo . . . OH -- I (see see see) CCCP ! :)

I had a conversation with a member today which I found to be rather odd.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . thought I would post this as a comment rather that a reply . . . . . . this is PMs 'after the fact' of my being 'ousted' by (one of the group) moderator I referred to below Her : "This is not verbatim from my post, but your comment was off-topic, unnecessar​y, critical and rude. The ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@RoboGraham nope, Singles, Mingles, Chat was the other group that 'ousted' me, then was restored-to -- for VERY similar circumstances but different (and 'sassy') moderator.

Have you 'chip'ed your pet(s) ? why/not ?

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 28, 2020:

Of course! It's just another form of protection for a "loved one."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo CCP -- Chinese Comunist Party -- the linked article alludes to "more regulatory oversight" in China :O

Have you 'chip'ed your pet(s) ? why/not ?

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 28, 2020:

Of course! It's just another form of protection for a "loved one."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . I'm concluding the CCP has a different POV about it.

I had a conversation with a member today which I found to be rather odd.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . thought I would post this as a comment rather that a reply . . . . . . this is PMs 'after the fact' of my being 'ousted' by (one of the group) moderator I referred to below Her : "This is not verbatim from my post, but your comment was off-topic, unnecessar​y, critical and rude. The ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@RoboGraham 50+ group

I had a conversation with a member today which I found to be rather odd.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 28, 2020:

Is that the member by the name of @dead? Sounds like her.. She blocked me already and I thought I was being nice although I did disagree with her 😱

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@RoboGraham I had similar weirdness from her, 'threatened' to block me : "As copied from Facebook, author unackowledged." . . . my 'criticism' / suspicions were corroborated in a subsequent post "From Dr."

I had a conversation with a member today which I found to be rather odd.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 28, 2020:

I would consider her misogynist comment as ad hominem. I have had similar experience(s), two resulting in my removal from group (one was rescinded after the moderator was persuaded to just block me). In both cases, I was engaging in (what I consider to be) Critical Thinking, which was labeled ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@dermot235 Rude is subjective, right ? . . . example ? to whom ? was I removed from a group ? blocked ?

Their Businesses Went Virtual.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 28, 2020:

Where's the link!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 28, 2020:

. . . oops (didn't find an alternate source) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/28/technology/apple-app-store-airbnb-classpass.html

Think I found my new favorite mask. ❤

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 27, 2020:

Ruthy! ☺

FearlessFly replies on Jul 27, 2020:

I like her other 'notorious moniker' https://notoriousrbg.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biIRlcQqmOc

Men At Work - Down Under [youtube.com]

Marionville comments on Jul 27, 2020:

I like the way Aussies don’t take themselves too seriously!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 27, 2020:

. . . there ARE others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2uTFF_3MaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt-o2xlffWo

How many mp3 have you got ?

Amzungu comments on Jul 27, 2020:

Thousands. I had a Zen player with a huge memory before ipods even came out.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 27, 2020:

Zen ? OH, you're the ONE ! :) -- I'm a monopolsoft (MS) bigot :)

Back in NYC.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 27, 2020:

. . . droooooooooling :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 27, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty . . . with those close-ups, it's hard to keep my "girlish figure" :O

Trolling some people think that trolling is disagreeing during a debate this is not trolling it is ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Navy SEAL veteran and congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw -- "I try hard not to offend; I try harder not to be offended. "Forums online are meant to be enjoyable" That opinion gives little leeway for Critical Thinking in which there often is disagreement. IMO, the alternative is censorship (even ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 27, 2020:

@azzow2 . . . just in case it was missed, my point is that . . . "Forums online are meant to be enjoyable" . . . your opinion leads to credence that disagreement -- even CT is to-be avoided and "connected" with 'abuse' IMO, there is no such thing as a (United Nations ?) RIGHT to NOT be offended. (I'm not saying it doesn't happen) Everyone has a choice -- to ignore posts/comments as "water off a ducks' back" and move-on to something else.

Trolling some people think that trolling is disagreeing during a debate this is not trolling it is ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Navy SEAL veteran and congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw -- "I try hard not to offend; I try harder not to be offended. "Forums online are meant to be enjoyable" That opinion gives little leeway for Critical Thinking in which there often is disagreement. IMO, the alternative is censorship (even ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 27, 2020:

@azzow2 . . . have you noticed that I'm a (life-long) Minnesotan ? I liked JV and have met him, but "humanitarian" -- that's a bit of a stretch. :P I don't think that quote has anything to do with "Trolls"

It remains a tragedy, if not indicative of humanity .

FearlessFly comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Kinda amazing, straight talk coming from a clinical psychologist (PHD) who has known him (and all the Trump family) all their lives. I like to hear reactions from conservatives and Republicans.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 26, 2020:

@Varn . . . she had no trouble calling him a racist :P

It remains a tragedy, if not indicative of humanity .

FearlessFly comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Kinda amazing, straight talk coming from a clinical psychologist (PHD) who has known him (and all the Trump family) all their lives. I like to hear reactions from conservatives and Republicans.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 26, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty Probably. I remember reading the NYT report (8 pages) about Fred, which was backed-up by the 19 boxes of documents she provided, no lies there.

Black Lives Matter is a neo-Marxist organization. Yes or No?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 26, 2020:

. . . false dichotomy

FearlessFly replies on Jul 26, 2020:

@Jetty . . . false dichotomy is (IMO) still a CT 'crime' :P

Black Lives Matter is a neo-Marxist organization. Yes or No?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 26, 2020:

. . . false dichotomy

FearlessFly replies on Jul 26, 2020:

@Jetty . . . she also said "We don't necessarily want to be the vanguard of this movement" (referring to her and Alicia) I don't think it means the BLM movement is neo-Marxist, one size fits all.

Honky Tonk Man · Dwight Yoakam [youtube.com]

Lorajay comments on Jul 26, 2020:

I like but that's classic country to me.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 26, 2020:

. . . it's got a good beat, you can dance to it -- I'd give it an 8.5 :O

Will CPR Save Your Life ?

Amzungu comments on Jul 25, 2020:

I'm not sure what your point is with this. You do realize that if one requires CPR, that without it, they are definitely not surviving. So, while the success rate may not be high, it's important to remember that without it in these cases, the survival rate is zero. Also 500 people isn't a very ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

. . . it is not MY point. No one is suggesting that CPR should not be done . . . The study is a survey of perceptions : "In earlier studies, patients have pegged CPR survival rates at between 19% and 75%. But the real rate of survival is about 12% for cardiac arrests that occur outside hospitals and between 24% and 40% for those that happen in the hospital, according to the report published online July 13 in the Emergency Medicine Journal." "For the new study, Bandolin's team surveyed 500 emergency department patients and their companions. Fifty-three percent said they had done or witnessed CPR, and 64% had taken a CPR course. Ninety-five percent said their main source of CPR information was television."

Is it me or are we not seeing a lot of new members lately ?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . I count 66 joined since July 1

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@maturin1919 . . . those 'solid skills' apparently include the ad hominem logical fallicy :P LOL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

Is it me or are we not seeing a lot of new members lately ?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . I count 66 joined since July 1

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@maturin1919 . . . such a POWERFUL argument, and a wonderful use of Critical Thinking ! (sarcasm) :P

Things Straight Men Avoid Doing Because They're "Gay"

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 25, 2020:

I got a hacker msg on that link.. . Can you paste the article here..

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

. . . here is a link without all the 'tracking crapola' hth : https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephenlaconte/things-straight-men-avoid-doing-because-gay

Split 5 to 4, Supreme Court Rejects Nevada Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Restrictions

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . hmmm, a 5 - 4 split, seems to me like both 'sides' are splitting hairs on this one. :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@AnneWimsey I'm all for church/state separation, but the 'flat 50' vs 50% difference seems arbitrary to me.

Split 5 to 4, Supreme Court Rejects Nevada Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Restrictions

dermot235 comments on Jul 25, 2020:

WTF are the 4 thinking about

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

I'm all for church/state separation, but the 'flat 50' vs 50% difference seems arbitrary to me.

I'm not sure if this is old news rehashed or whether it is fresh evidence?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 25, 2020:

. . . hmmmm https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/collective-evolution/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@FrayedBear If you have a credible, reliable way of finding-out about websites' reliability/credibility, the 'world' is looking for it.

Pretenders [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 25, 2020:

(from rollingstone.com) The song was the starting point for the Pretenders’ new album, Hate for Sale, which comes out Friday. Guitarist James Walbourne came up with the title, shared it with Hynde and they worked out the music together for that song and the rest of the LP’s nine other tracks....

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@bingst https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pretenders-you-cant-hurt-a-fool-video-1029901/

I'm not sure if this is old news rehashed or whether it is fresh evidence?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 25, 2020:

. . . hmmmm https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/collective-evolution/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@FrayedBear . . . that is an ODD (and unfair) question from a "intuitively not bought/read/watched mainstram media for 30+ years" person ! . . . pot, meet kettle

Is it me or are we not seeing a lot of new members lately ?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . I count 66 joined since July 1

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@maturin1919 I have (and will continue) 'called-out' interlopers, but do you have **evidence** of 'paid shills' ?

I'm not sure if this is old news rehashed or whether it is fresh evidence?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 25, 2020:

. . . hmmmm https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/collective-evolution/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@FrayedBear "republishes" I have, and will continue to, 'chastise' posters for NOT posting original source(s), especially if the (alleged) source is nothing-more than an 'aggregator' like apple news or yahoo news or FB. IMO those don't qualify as journalism. The premise of your 'metaphor' is that there IS a baby, and it IS in the bathwater being thrown-out ! :P That is what fact-checkers are for, provide better one(s) if you have them.

Is it me or are we not seeing a lot of new members lately ?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . I count 66 joined since July 1

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@maturin1919 How many are "paid shills" or 'trolls' intentionally spreading "fake news/crapola" ? . . . also (I would say) apples/oranges, this website has a 'targeted' audience.

I'm not sure if this is old news rehashed or whether it is fresh evidence?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 25, 2020:

. . . hmmmm https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/collective-evolution/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@FrayedBear . . . and the comparison of a "broken mechanical clock" and a "quackery level pseudoscience website" is ludicrous. Even IF a clock is correct twice, no way to know when (IF) that happens. NO way to KNOW when/IF a website could be correct without corroboration from other sources. In the case of RT, other russians who contradict Putin publicly don't fare well -- I don't think that is an 'illusion'. :P If you have a credible, reliable way of finding-out about websites' reliability/credibility, the 'world' is looking for it.

Is it me or are we not seeing a lot of new members lately ?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . I count 66 joined since July 1

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@UrsiMajor . . . nice, but that's kinda apples/oranges

I laughed bigly watching this. [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . youth is WASTED (see what I did there ? ) on the young ! :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@hankster (pedantic) Actually you LIE (down) :)

I laughed bigly watching this. [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . youth is WASTED (see what I did there ? ) on the young ! :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@hankster . . . it's hard work, but SOMEBODY **has to**

I laughed bigly watching this. [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . youth is WASTED (see what I did there ? ) on the young ! :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@hankster . . . "when I was young and irresponsible, I was young and irresponsible" :)

Google reportedly keeps tabs on usage of rival Android apps to develop competitors Data has been ...

Wildflower comments on Jul 24, 2020:

Google keeps tabs on everything we do!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

a) only if "we" use Google services :P b) in THIS case, doesn't tracking competing apps violate anti-trust ?

What Movies, TV Shows, and Games Have You Enjoyed of Late?

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 24, 2020:

Yankee Doodle Dandy - James Cagney Superb movie..

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

I 'get' the entertainment aspect of musicals, but for me, good drama is about the "willing suspension of disbelief". Since I don't (ever) encounter folks 'breaking-out in song' in 'real' life, most musicals don't qualify :( Cabaret -- where all the singing is in the cabaret -- is certainly an exception.

Millions erroneously think ‘Secular’ is synonymous with ‘non-religious’.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . why not provide source(s) for the claim ? https://www.secularism.org.uk/what-is-secularism.html . . .btw, it is not clear-to-me, that secularism is **vital** for world peace. I advocate a 'constructed' universal language like Esperanto (there are others).

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@Grecio . . . first, post(s) making claims (especially ones that purport of "millions erroneous") SHOULD provide evidence (sources). Why would Critical Thinkers be expected to take anyones' word-for-it ? . . . second, while I'm all-in-favor of secularism, I don't think it is VITAL for peace (I do think it is useful). Imagine if the entire world population ALL spoke the SAME language -- don't you think there would be less war (not claiming it would be eliminated) ?

The US Constitution requires it. :)

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . hmmm, exactly WHERE is separation of church/state actually IN the Constitution ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods . . . well, when it comes to SCOTUS, I don't think "nice" has anything to do with it. :O

The US Constitution requires it. :)

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . hmmm, exactly WHERE is separation of church/state actually IN the Constitution ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods . . . these crucial words : "often interpreted to require separation of church and state" "Though not explicitly stated in the First Amendment" . . . refute the **absolute** requirement claim, even if historically sometimes INTERPRETED that way, there ARE different interpretations and there could be more coming. . . . don't misunderstand -- I'm a FFRF member

The US Constitution requires it. :)

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . hmmm, exactly WHERE is separation of church/state actually IN the Constitution ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods . . . that's YOUR opinion. "The US Constitution requires it" Perhaps it's better not to make outlandish claims without evidence ! . . . btw, in the book (a very good read) : https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1261723 . . . there is mention of ~39 'drafts' for amendments, twelve were actually submitted. Which two were NOT adopted ? That's right, the first and second ! :O :P

The US Constitution requires it. :)

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . hmmm, exactly WHERE is separation of church/state actually IN the Constitution ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods . . . hmmm, SCOTUS does NOT agree with your opinions https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-religion/u-s-supreme-court-endorses-taxpayer-funds-for-religious-schools-idUSKBN2412FX https://billofrightsinstitute.org/cases/ https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-13-4-c-should-government-aid-students-attending-parochial-schools

The US Constitution requires it. :)

FearlessFly comments on Jul 24, 2020:

. . . hmmm, exactly WHERE is separation of church/state actually IN the Constitution ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods Establishment/Free exercise are not the same thing as requiring government/church separation. "In God We Trust" on our government issued currency. :O

Do you ever 'question' the BLM movement ?

RoboGraham comments on Jul 24, 2020:

It's not available.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 24, 2020:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/endgame-aids-in-black-america/ or https://www.thirteen.org/programs/frontline/frontline-aids-black-america/

I'd Love to Change the World (Stereo Quad Mix) · Ten Years After [youtube.com]

Justme43 comments on Jul 23, 2020:

This selection reminded me of a tune we liked to sing along with. Brings back memories alright! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlR0KElxxVg

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@Justme43 "Anyone who remembers the 60s, probably wasn't there" -- Robin Williams". :O :P

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altschmerz comments on Jul 23, 2020:

How do you know they commented?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@altschmerz . . . possible, I s'pose. But this has happened multiple times.

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altschmerz comments on Jul 23, 2020:

How do you know they commented?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

. . . conclusion reached only by me not receiving double points (repeatedly on posts like this)

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Bierbasstard comments on Jul 23, 2020:

Maybe I am misreading this (?) How does a person that has blocked you comment/reply on one of your posts? They should not be able to see it. OK so, rethinking... You made a post They commented Then they blocked you? That would delete their comment from your post. By forfeit, the next...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

. . . have been blocked by this person for weeks, and these are posts by others. . . . I'm "jumping to the conclusion" that this user has comment(s) since, when I comment, I do not get double points (has happened repeatedly, especially with this person).

When will '3D' printed chicken nuggets make it to a KFC near you ?

hankster comments on Jul 23, 2020:

man that is so weird. meat print. does it make real meat or is it just made from the same stuff meat is?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

(from bizjournals.com) "The 3D printed nuggets will be as close as possible in both taste and appearance to the original KFC product, as KFC will provide its partner with all of the necessary ingredients, such as breading and spices, to achieve the brand's signature taste. Biomeat has exactly the same microelements as the original product, the release continued, and does not harm animals in the process of its creation. Receiving a final product for testing is already planned for the fall of 2020 in Moscow." . . . does that answer your "real meat or is it just made from the same stuff meat is" 'question' ? . . . I guess that's what's called "The itty bitty pieces-parts" :O :)

I'd Love to Change the World (Stereo Quad Mix) · Ten Years After [youtube.com]

Justme43 comments on Jul 23, 2020:

This selection reminded me of a tune we liked to sing along with. Brings back memories alright! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlR0KElxxVg

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

. . . I'm guessing, unlike Redheadedgammy below, you weren't "smoking a bong" at the time(s) :O :)

Popular Chinese-Made Drone Is Found to Have Security Weakness Researchers found a potential ...

FrayedBear comments on Jul 23, 2020:

How paranoid are the paranoid & why? Does simple projection explain it?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

. . . just because you are paranoid doesn't mean they are NOT out to get you :O :)

UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space [bbc.co.uk]

bobwjr comments on Jul 23, 2020:

Trump will wait for instructions from Putin

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

. . . see my response to CutieBeauty below :O

Are parody songs written by an algorithm fair use or a copyright violation ? Why/not ?

Paddypereira comments on Jul 23, 2020:

Well, what he does is parody cover versions. So it depends on the band/artist to decide whether to charge or not for the use of intellectual property.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@Paddypereira most musical artists historically are not copyright holders . . . https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190605-nine-most-notorious-copyright-cases-in-music-history https://99designs.com/blog/tips/5-famous-copyright-infringement-cases/ https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/music-copyright-lawsuits-chilling-effect-935310/

Are parody songs written by an algorithm fair use or a copyright violation ? Why/not ?

Paddypereira comments on Jul 23, 2020:

Well, what he does is parody cover versions. So it depends on the band/artist to decide whether to charge or not for the use of intellectual property.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@Paddypereira . . . oh sure, an artist would never complain about THREE NOTES : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Sweet_Lord#Copyright_infringement_suit

UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space [bbc.co.uk]

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 23, 2020:

This could get bad very quickly...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

Perhaps Trump will recall his remarks from his meeting with Putin in Helsinki in 2018: "I have great confidence in my intelligence people, but I will tell you that President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today. ... President Putin says it's not Russia. I don't see any reason why it would be."

Are parody songs written by an algorithm fair use or a copyright violation ? Why/not ?

Paddypereira comments on Jul 23, 2020:

Well, what he does is parody cover versions. So it depends on the band/artist to decide whether to charge or not for the use of intellectual property.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

. . . don't think it is "up to the band", the lawsuit is initiated by the "International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents major and independent record companies."

UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space [bbc.co.uk]

Druvius comments on Jul 23, 2020:

So? Trump decided to spit on our international treaty obligation not to militarize space with his Space Force. Russia and China would be idiots if they didn't follow suit.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

For Trump, who sees little obligation to terrestrial law -- seems like space is a no-brainer (see what I did there ? ), and IMO, inevitable.

VERY important news - it transpires that Gary Larson is releasing new work, from time to time, on ...

2bisgoodenuff comments on Jul 23, 2020:

The day it happens should be declared a national holiday 🎉👏🏼

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

"THE DAILY DOSE" . . . I think THAT means it happens EVERY day Every day is a holiday, yay ! :O :) :)

If a person that has blocked me has 'Reacted' to a post, but no comments show (obviously) when they ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 23, 2020:

It's a glitch

FearlessFly replies on Jul 23, 2020:

Thanks for confirming my 'wonderings' :) Is this the place where 'reports' like this might get looked-at -- not a big deal, more 'wondering'.

Happy Wednesday! 😂

hankster comments on Jul 22, 2020:

that's one thing about stupid that has always kind of perplexed me. it don't break often so it don't need fixing much... a stupid well-maintained will last a lifetime.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

@hankster Ignorance is not a crime (we all suffer from it in some ways), but I don't subscribe to the 'ignorance is bliss' idiom. We are increasingly confronted with "information is the coin-of-the-realm". Those who have info generally prosper more than those who don't. Therefore, "willful ignorance" can be considered, at least foolish, if not worse. NO doubt there are exceptions, like 'do I really want to know about a life-threatening DNA mutation". ymmv

Happy Wednesday! 😂

hankster comments on Jul 22, 2020:

that's one thing about stupid that has always kind of perplexed me. it don't break often so it don't need fixing much... a stupid well-maintained will last a lifetime.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

I contend that ignorance (which is different) is often its' own punishment. IMO, that makes 'stupid' very-much broken. :P

Appeals court blocks Trump appointee’s takeover of web nonprofit The court dealt a setback to ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Jul 22, 2020:

LOL at state media.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

https://www.opentech.fund/

Oh hell,,,, here we go. Is there a statue of Darwin around here we can tear down? [themonastery.org]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 22, 2020:

. . . a religous BLOG as a source ? puuhhhleeaase :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood https://www.themonastery.org/aboutUs "The Universal Life Church Monastery (ULC) is a non-denominational, non-profit religious organization" (would that it were not true for tax purposes) All religious organizations are considered non-profit (as oppose to not-for-profit). "champion of religious freedom" Instead of churning-out 'ministers' wouldn't it be PREFERABLE to advocate that "ministers" be not considered the 'go-to' persons for 'morality' and be NOT REQUIRED to be 'ministers' ? IMO, non-believers have no need for 'ministers', especially the ordained kind(s), and therefore no need for churches (I understand the 'social' aspect).

Not many posts lately in this group.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

I'm skeptical of "energy", but I have heard of and read about non-contact orgasms (hasn't happened to me), :)

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

@Radu . . . whatever FLOATS your 'boat' :O :)

Are prison phone rates too high ? why/not ?

dalefvictor comments on Jul 22, 2020:

Phone calls should be free for everyone.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

. . . hmmm, that word 'free' doesn't always mean what you want :P

ELON MUSK SAYS NEURALINK WILL STREAM MUSIC STRAIGHT INTO YOUR BRAIN [futurism.com]

hankster comments on Jul 22, 2020:

eventually they'll be hacking brains.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

. . . hmmm, what makes you think they aren't already ? . . . just because you are paranoid doesn't mean they are NOT out to get you :O :)

Ok I will never bother you again! Hypothetical assholes!

Charles1971 comments on Jul 21, 2020:

I'm a theoretical asshole. Awesome! :D

FearlessFly replies on Jul 22, 2020:

. . . hmmmm, hypothetical/theoretical -- (speaking **pedantically** ) not really the same thing. :P https://www.quora.com/In-simple-terms-what-is-the-difference-between-hypothetically-and-theoretically

Are prison phone rates too high ? why/not ?

hankster comments on Jul 21, 2020:

prison for profit is ridiculous. it is such a moneymaker now that any effort to reduce prison population is it going to be a mess. however, it is wrong and it needs to be fixed, but I don't know how.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

I whole-heartedly agree, pfp is incentivising to keep the prisons full. I think (hope) that is part of the 'defund' effort(s). (added) I'm not an optomist, but perhaps money going to 'military stuff' for police might be shifted back to taxpayer funded prisons.

Schools Reopen?

RoboGraham comments on Jul 21, 2020:

If you were still teaching, would you be in the classroom everyday if they reopen?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

@Grecio . . . and is the 'benefit(s)' worth the risk ? -- who knows ? :P

Are prison phone rates too high ? why/not ?

hankster comments on Jul 21, 2020:

seems mighty steep for someone in prison.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

. . . hmm, wouldn't it be steep for even those not in prison ?

I find it hard to believe that there is an "Anti-Democrat Party Liberals", group here.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 21, 2020:

I don't find that group, do you have a link ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

@RavenCT . . . thx, I'm missing something -- why doesn't it show up when I search for 'anti' from the "Groups" page ?

The Police - Every Breath You Take [youtube.com]

AlasBabylon comments on Jul 21, 2020:

(from the Wikipedia article about the song) -- Sting later said he was disconcerted by how many people think the song is more positive than it is. He insists it is about the obsession with a lost lover, and the jealousy and surveillance that follow. "I think the song is very, very sinister and ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

. . . surveillance -- "I'll be watching you" :O

The Beatles - Baby's in Black (2009 remaster) [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 21, 2020:

"Baby's in Black" (1964) is performed at a 6/8 time signature with a moderate tempo. An AllMusic critic described the song as "a love lament for a grieving girl that was perhaps more morose than any previous Beatles' song." Musicologist Alan W. Pollack notes that the song is relatively complex in ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

@AlasBabylon I think that is a bit of an understatement :)

In line with yesterday’s post by @Austin-Cambridge here is an article about the sorry state that ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 21, 2020:

"apple news" adds nothing, why not link to the **actual** source ? https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/07/21/893321220/another-problem-on-the-health-horizon-medicare-is-running-out-of-money?t=1595358026789

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

@dede18 IMO, comments are 'contributions' -- even if not "welcome". I don't think Critical Thinking requires 'welcoming' :O "End of story" ? -- that sounds like 'censorship' :P

In line with yesterday’s post by @Austin-Cambridge here is an article about the sorry state that ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 21, 2020:

"apple news" adds nothing, why not link to the **actual** source ? https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/07/21/893321220/another-problem-on-the-health-horizon-medicare-is-running-out-of-money?t=1595358026789

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

@dede18 . . . (putting on my Critical Thinking cap) IMO, "where you found it" is not a 'source', and the **original** source, should be the original, NOT an "alternative". :)

US charges two Chinese spies for a global hacking campaign that targeted COVID- research ...

RoboGraham comments on Jul 21, 2020:

I don't understand why COVID research is classified. Shouldn't we all be sharing our information in an effort to solve the puzzle and create the vaccine as soon as possible for the good of all human kind? What's the point in keeping secrets on this issue?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

('devils' advocate ) . . . how would that MAGA ? :O