Falco Rex Posted May 23, 2005 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2005 So... Uppity Annoyance is dead and gone..Some are mourning; some are celebrating victories they never earned; some merely wait and watch.. Here's a secret..It's all been done before. It's the cycle of this forum for groups to come and go. And always they are the same ones.. Skeptic this, Believer that; we're here for randomness and a wiffle ball bat..It's a little tiring to watch, much less take part in. The reason I loved Uppity was because we had such fun while we were doing our thing. But alas, that's gone now too.. But my friends, I've been thinking..What if there was something completely new and never before seen on this board in the way of groups? What if we had a group where the best and brightest of the Skeptics and Believers actually joined together? Where the common goal was not to bash one side or the other, but merely to promote thought in all it's various guises on this forum? A group where people could argue with each other without malice but still band together in common defense; should it be needed.. Why not? We've talked about co-existing in harmony before. This could be the chance to prove it could work.. The only pre-requisite for joining would be that you've shown before that you are willing to use some measure of logic in how you approach things, and no matter how much you play you've shown quite some measure of intelligence.. And that's it..Belief or nonbelief would be immaterial. As I said..It would be a private little group for those whose minds shine the brightest and who are willing to extend a hand to those who believe differently than themselves.. So...Those were my thoughts recently.What do you think? If anyone is interested in joining this Brain Trust let me know. Peace baby! Falco out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperactive Posted May 23, 2005 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2005 good idea you have there. the most productve, vibrant, flexable groups are the multidisciplinary groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Rex Posted May 23, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted May 23, 2005 And within ten minutes I already had one confirmed member, one interested candidate and now a well respected member like yourself says it's a good idea..Perhaps the time has truly come for multi-tasking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kismit Posted May 23, 2005 #4 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I am confirmed Apfelschnapps Falco, I cannot convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadawanOsswe Posted May 23, 2005 #5 Share Posted May 23, 2005 cool idea, I'm interested in joining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Nyx_ Posted May 23, 2005 #6 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Sounds like a promising venture. Being that I am not the proverbial "team player", I will just sit back and watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakezulah Posted May 23, 2005 #7 Share Posted May 23, 2005 a very good idea, Falco! it could definately work. id be interested in joining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firien Posted May 23, 2005 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2005 what happened to the group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalgamut Posted May 23, 2005 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2005 What is it exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janiel Posted May 23, 2005 #10 Share Posted May 23, 2005 (edited) what happened to the group? 635160[/snapback] The Uppitys? Read the last couple of pages of our thread for yourself...it's not hard to do that, is it? What is it exactly? 635262[/snapback] As if Falco didn't describe it well enough as it is... It's a way for the brightest, most tollerant skeptic or believer to join together as a single group. Something, in all my time here, hasn't been attempted... much less talked about. I wouldn't mind being a part, but I'm not exactly sure if I want to... For so long I've flown under an Uppity banner, to change so soon would be... interesting. But, you know what? Change would be a good thing; so, Falco, if you would have me, I'll join up. Edited May 23, 2005 by Janiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfstone810 Posted May 23, 2005 #11 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Intelligent conversations that are tolerant of many viewpoints sounds great to me. Can I join? Do we get nifty titles? I've never joined a forum group before so, alas, my siggy's pretty bare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Rex Posted May 23, 2005 Author #12 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I'd be glad to have you all on board as long as you're interested and think we can actually make this work. I haven't yet given a thought to titles and sigs and all of that; but I'm sure we can iron out some details.. The only thing I'd ask of you is that I get final say in who joins. That way I'll actually know who everyone is and it won't get out of hand like it did with Uppity Annoyance.. Now I must meditate on this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtemperate Posted May 23, 2005 #13 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Meditate under a tree that makes no noise when it falls Although that kinda looks like i want a tree to fall on you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Rex Posted May 23, 2005 Author #14 Share Posted May 23, 2005 If it did I'd definitely make a sound..Therefore I exist.. Sorry boys and girls.It's an inside joke.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tia Posted May 23, 2005 #15 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Do I fit in anywhere? I'm a believer in things I've seen for myself. A skeptic to anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ed Posted May 23, 2005 #16 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Would joining such a group rule out any chance of making a sarcastic comment? If so I would really like to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted May 23, 2005 #17 Share Posted May 23, 2005 This kind of reminds me of the great Federation-Klingon alliance. And we all know where THAT ended up...half human babies with bony crests; klingons with blonde hair and blue eyes....brrr. I'll fly cover for you, and perhaps I'll join sometime in the future. As long as you promise to use your powers for "awesome". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceCoopersGirl Posted May 23, 2005 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I didn't get to say my tearful goodbyes in our thread before it was closed...but,I didn't need to shed a tear...am I the type of person you want as part of your group Falco? Im glad you are back now...I missed you so much that I started to pine for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Rex Posted May 23, 2005 Author #19 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Let's see.. Tia; I've read your posts and find you to be exactly the type of person i was thinking of when I came up with this, I'd be glad to have you on board.. Alice; you're the type of lady I'd want anywhere.. Mr. Ed..Don't knock sarcastic comments..I love em'. I've made them a cornerstone of my posting career! However, I hope we can dance that line between sarcastic and obnoxious without going overboard. I'd rather like to have you as a member too.. Now.. Every group needs a battle on this forum; but I don't want it to be done the way it was before. I don't want to fight Skeptics or Believers, but rather certain types of posters, I guess you could say.. What I'd like is this.. ..To stamp out illiteracy-Anyone who writes in chat-speak who is a full grown adult, or nearly so should probably watch out.. ..To oppose anyone who would call someone a liar or an idiot without at least hearing them out. ..To try to enlighten or produce thought in the minds of any who believe in something based on a falsehood or general lack of information.. ..To smack the living hell out of posters who are just looking for a fight- You want it you got it, junior.. ..To act as guides to newer members so they can appreciate this place as much as we do. Train a Noob today! For they could be your loyal minion tomorrow.. ..And above all to apply logic and reason to every story we hear. We might believe or disbelieve as the case may be. That is irrelevant. It's how you arrive at your conclusion that matters to me.. I will be in touch with any who have expressed interest so far, just to see if the interest is still on..Unless you'd like to head me off at the pass and PM me first.. Then I'd like it if we hammered out any details we need to go over together.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceCoopersGirl Posted May 23, 2005 #20 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Alice; you're the type of lady I'd want anywhere.. 635769[/snapback] So I can be your slave...I mean assistant then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Rex Posted May 23, 2005 Author #21 Share Posted May 23, 2005 As long as you don't expect pay you can have whatever position you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ed Posted May 23, 2005 #22 Share Posted May 23, 2005 (edited) Sounds cool, get marduk to join. Edited May 23, 2005 by Mr Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceCoopersGirl Posted May 23, 2005 #23 Share Posted May 23, 2005 As long as you don't expect pay you can have whatever position you want! 635861[/snapback] There are a few positions I can think of hun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star_child Posted May 23, 2005 #24 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Meditate under a tree that makes no noise when it falls Although that kinda looks like i want a tree to fall on you... 635445[/snapback] NOOOOOO!!!!!!! Not this again! Nice idea Falco, I like it! I'm also very interested in joining, hopefully this time I shall get my first debate going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ed Posted May 23, 2005 #25 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I will join if falco agrees to a super cool name for the group...Possibly Super Dude's. That has a nice ring to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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