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mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:15 pm
Shall we discuss the nature of virtue?
Hunter B
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by Hunter B Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:10 pm
How would we go about doin that?
"Explanation is not an escape from suffering."
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:10 am
Didn't you know virtue is it's own reward?
Darb
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by Darb Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:24 pm
Do we have to be virtuous in order to be qualified to discuss it ?
Hunter B
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by Hunter B Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:17 pm
If so, does that mean I'm out?
"Explanation is not an escape from suffering."
Kilgore Trout
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by Kilgore Trout Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:33 pm
Is that your virtuous reality?
"Fantasy abandoned by reason produces impossible monsters; united with her, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of their marvels." -- Francisco Goya: Epigraph to Los Caprichos , 1970
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:37 pm
Is virtue an alternate reality?
Kilgore Trout
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by Kilgore Trout Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:40 pm
Are alternative lifestyles, in reality, virtue?
"Fantasy abandoned by reason produces impossible monsters; united with her, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of their marvels." -- Francisco Goya: Epigraph to Los Caprichos , 1970
Hunter B
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by Hunter B Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:43 pm
What would make you ask that?
"Explanation is not an escape from suffering."
Kilgore Trout
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by Kilgore Trout Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:21 pm
Can you suggest an alternative, more realistic question about lifestyles and virtue?
"Fantasy abandoned by reason produces impossible monsters; united with her, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of their marvels." -- Francisco Goya: Epigraph to Los Caprichos , 1970
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:24 pm
But do you care about being realistic?
Hunter B
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by Hunter B Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:01 pm
Why would I care about that on the Net?
"Explanation is not an escape from suffering."
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:44 am
Is the World Wide Web the ultimate fantasy?
Sean Whitton
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by Sean Whitton Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:41 pm
What about the other parts of the Internet?
Formerly known as 'Xyrael'.
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:11 pm
Can you name the other parts of the Internet?
Sean Whitton
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by Sean Whitton Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:56 pm
Would that be appropriate in this thread?
Formerly known as 'Xyrael'.
Hunter B
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by Hunter B Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:40 pm
How 'bout the Galaxy Wide Web?
"Explanation is not an escape from suffering."
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:54 pm
Would Laurie like that name?
Kilgore Trout
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by Kilgore Trout Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:03 pm
Would she like Impala Wide Web?
"Fantasy abandoned by reason produces impossible monsters; united with her, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of their marvels." -- Francisco Goya: Epigraph to Los Caprichos , 1970
clong
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by clong Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:09 pm
Is that like a fat tire from an old chevy?
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:15 am
Would that be as fat a tread as a Deere has?
Sean Whitton
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by Sean Whitton Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:38 am
Would you like me or Kvetch to explain Mornington Crescent to you?
Formerly known as 'Xyrael'.
mccormack44
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by mccormack44 Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:01 am
Would you be happy to learn that Laurie has done that with a private message?
Sean Whitton
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by Sean Whitton Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:06 am
Didn't you just tell me that via another pm?
Formerly known as 'Xyrael'.
Hunter B
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by Hunter B Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:42 am
How do you keep going so OT that it actually starts a new one?
"Explanation is not an escape from suffering."
