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Alice Cooper --- Cold Machines

We tried that already, and she answered with something that made even less sense. I don't blame you for trying though.

On a side note I've come across Bunterx' debating style numerous times and his manner of discussing is often somewhat similar to mine.

Upon close analysis of two or more opinions they can almost always be retracted to a more efficient one and a less efficient one (or less efficient ones). Contrary to popular belief, some opinions are better than others. Even difficult cases (such as rational vs emotional arguments) can often be resolved after a closer look.

I put myself at the risk of being competely humiliated when someone shows up who can tear my arguments down. But whether I lost the discussion gracefully or embarassingly, I was ignorant nonetheless. Therefore I see no relevance of arrogance in itself.

How so? I'm giving you a fair chance to present your arguments and refute mine.

Also, you seem to have lost track of the original discussion. You asked us to discuss the rottenness of this modern world but now you yourself don't partake in it, even though there is plenty to go by. Just a pointer.

I'm putting her down because of the way she presents her beliefs, which is something completely different as you and I both know. We'll just call it a misunderstanding this time.

I didn't mean to imply that you had.

Care to elaborate? As in: where does my view of the world fail me exactly?

I never meant to say that either, because it's indeed not the case. But the world is a double-edged sword, like so many things are. And in your topic starting post one of those edges was completely left out, which I deem unacceptable.

My emotions have very little to do with this. I'm afraid yours do. Your personal feelings of inner pain are reflecting themselves on the outside world which is why you fail to see the better things in life.
I too can play psychiatrist.

Furthermore, to "view the world in its entirety" like you describe is exactly what I've been trying to tell you, with the concept of time being implemented in "entirety". The 20th century wasn't any worse than the previous ones. The nature of the problems dealt with was/is different, sure, but their magnitude is largely the same.

And that's what I'd like you to keep in mind. We're not going downhill but there's no completely winning the battle for perfection either. Every era brings its own set of problems and its solutions. It's our challenge to deal with them, and I think we're keeping up for now.

I'm afraid you'd be in for a surprise.

I see no correlation between arrogance and stupidity, let alone ignorance.

Of course I tihnk my opinion is better than someone else's. Why would I even have that opinion if I didn't? And it's only fair that I show it. ;)
My arrogance just helps me get my point across. Epiphanies have a tendency to be induced a tad quicker when sarcasm and rough edges are involved.

Not gonna happen. Pride and arrogance have helped me a lot in the past, and they'll do it again in the future.

TL;DR version: Society is just being society as always and hasn't been sleeping on the job. I'm arrogant because it makes people actually stop and think about what I said for a minute.

I'll be frank: I'm well aware that you're going through a lot in your life daxma, but this negativity will only serve to demotivate others eventually. In addition a lot of the stuff in your post is untrue or at the very least oversimplified or generalised.
Therefore I see it as my duty to attack this logic, with the blunt shears if I have to.

Even if others don't matter, even if you live only for yourself, is that necessarily a bad thing? What if I help people only for the personal satisfaction I get from it? Don't I help them nonetheless?

Shameless generelisation: achieved.

This statement should earn a trophy for being every kind of wrong.
If all people are bad, then distinguishing between bad and good becomes irrelevant. You have no "good" to compare to, so how can someone be "bad"?

Yeah, I'd much rather live in the Middle Ages where they torture any poor fellow who dares questioning the nobles to death too. :)
Seriously, misery and selfishness are by no means characteristics of the 20th century. It comes with human foolishness, and human foolishness is possibly immortal. Don't give in to stupid things like Weltschmerz people. Don't dig yourself a hole you can't get out of anyway.

And what alternative do you offer? What would you introduce in free will and freedom of speech's stead?

ZOMG REVERSAL TIME!!!!!!
Electronic communication has allowed a whole new level of openness. Is this always a bad thing? Of course not. How many times have people turned to the internet for personal help, even on this site, when all real life solutions seemed unreachable? The internet is a double-edged sword indeed but acknowledging its benefits may be the best way to endure its flaws.

Also, the internet may be a new medium for arguments but it is not at all a thing to fear. If one can attack someone though the world wide web, then surely people can defend themselves through it as well.

Name one altruistic life form. One. An organism that does more than think about survival and reproduction. I have a counter answer at the ready if you were to answer "bees" or "ants" by the way.

Just because you may not have found it yet doesn't mean it's not there. And even if there wouldn't be, it's only because no two people have a need for it.

Ironically, believing that there is an overall lack of humanity and compassion is one of society's lies.

Name one period in all of eternity where the people were kind and happy and peaceful. Just one will do.

The drama certainly was more interesting than this thread.

Rage Against The Machine --- Vietnow

At your service.

Guess again. My posts have shown to have plenty more substance than yours. :) Also, telling people to be quiet isn't really helping your plea either. Like I said in my comment when de-repping you; we're not living in the Middle Ages anymore. Anyone can type freely here. Get with the times please. :)

Also, the major difference between you and me is that I'm not trying to convert you. I'm not going waste my time of trying to convince an early teen who eats, sleeps and breathes Jesus camp. ;)
I'm actually being very nice to you: I'm giving you tips. Which you ignore. Which leads to you being humiliated. Suit yourself.

I'm doing great 'cept for missing EVERY FREAKIN' SHITSTORM ON THIS SITE! Because to be honest I love those. :p I'm sure you had your hands full...

Hey hey! How are you doing?

I liked Anti Form too. It wasn't as ridiculously overpowered as the other forms but it still allowed you to perform neat combos.

I was hoping for Neverland, but the actual Neverland instead of Hook's ship and the clock tower.

That punch line was pure genius.

Time for your Math lessons! Today: equations! Lesson 1: gintasthebest = riku lover = smexygirl Lesson 2: now = the time you should quit...

Requiem For A Dream Soundtrack --- Lux Aeterna

That picture is only inches away of earning the label of tentacle rape.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope