Contestant #3 - Love or Hate Him?

[jazzmine]

I seem to be the one of the few that doesn't really dislike C#3?

He's annoying at times, but then so are a lot of people. Even I (she says with a shocked look).

Do those who profess to hate him, really hate him or just have fun pretending?

Kisses to you C#3 - Look! I got you your own thread!

trisha

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He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice - Albert Einstein

[Contestant #3]

Thanks Jazzmine. I'd like to be one of the first ones to say that I like him. I agree that he can be annoying at times, but as you so astutely observe, so can many of the posting members of these boards.

The thing I like best about Contestant #3 (aside from his really creative handle) is that he starts interesting topics and sometimes weighs in with an interesting perspective. I also admire how he bravely fights back when ganged up upon.

Sometimes he's funny too. (emphasis on sometimes)

If I ever start to believe that aliens in UFOs do actually visit the Earth, it will be in part because he constantly drills it into my subconcious.

Thanks for being you C#3!

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Contestant #3

[Czarcasm]

There is a type of person who will say the most obnoxious things in order to gain the attention he/she cannot obtain by his/her deeds. People who agree with this person are greeted as followers, people who object are told that they are too stupid to get the joke. This is how Rush Limbaugh became popular. Contestant #3 is just a juvenile pretender who thinks that any response to his postings shows his success.

[jazzmine]

why Slythe, dearest love...

You wouldn't be implying that I am a follower of C#3, would you?

Do [b]I[/b} look like a groupie to you?

trisha

[Contestant #3]

Slythe I know that you only comment because you care...how sweet.

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Contestant #3

[jazzmine]

god damn fucking codes *sigh*

[Czarcasm]

You do *sigh* rather well though.

[Bluepony]

I read every one of Contestant #3's posts with the same fascination I watch when I see fishermen chum for sharks.

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"...send lawyers, guns, and money..."

Warren Zevon

[Czarcasm]

So when you called him "My favorite chum.." you really meant...?

[jazzmine]

oh Slythe, I can do much more than sigh ;)

[Lissa]

Contestant #3 - Love or Hate Him?

Neither. I have no problems with him. We had that initial spat Oh So Long Ago, on a marijuana thread. Since then, he's been polite to me. Occasionally, I join the chorus and chew him out about something, but even then, he has been courteous.

[Czarcasm]

Yeah, C3's always been civil and courteous to me. He would never try to spread ugly rumors about someone, try to start fights, or post messages about personal manners across the board. Always the gentleman, he is.

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They call me MISTER Wizard! Hunter Thompson

[RTA]

C3's an idiot. 'Nuff said.

[AuraSeer]

I try hard not to hate anybody. Hate isn't constructive, and only causes stress to the hater.

IMO, Contestant #3 is an inveterate troll; he has nothing useful or informative to say, and thinks it's fun to try and get a rise out of other board members. I no longer respond to his posts, even the ones intended to denegrate my religion and personally insult me.

If C3 suddenly vanished, I would not go looking for him. If I came across his obituary notice, I would not mourn. If I had to deal with him in person on a regular basis, I would have a strong urge to break his nose, though I'd try hard to restrain that impulse.

My feeling toward him is less actual hate, and more like the contempt one may have for a disgusting, bloated little centipede. The creature is gross, and you don't want it crawling on you or your stuff, but if you bother squishing it you'll have a nasty mess to clean up.

[E1skeptic]

Don't love him, don't hate him, don't agree with him on most things. I have even semi-insulted him (and DavidB got me that time), but I rather have a cup of coffee with him than with some others.

I'm not on his side, actually I debate him a lot, but he hasn't been really rude to me. And even if he was, so what? Words are just that, words.

He respects me. I respect him.

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Men will cease to commit atrocities only when they cease to believe absurdities.
-Voltaire

[pricciar]

I don't think I love him or hate him.
Sometimes he posts an intelligent funny comment.
Sometimes he just mimics Art Bell.
All in all, I think he adds something to the board.
I do think he has improved his act somewhat, he doesn't use foul language as much, and he doesn't make quite as many personal attacks.
Hopefully that will remain true.

pat

[pricciar]

Oh wait.
He does bug me when he attacks people's religions, with little basis.
The whole witch/cast some spells thing is getting old C3.

pat

[Contestant #3]

Geesh, 20 posts and so far nobody admits to hating me!

Hey Pat, in my distorted view of justice and fairness, being attacked multiple times by Auraseer concerning my belief in UFOs is license to call him out on his claim of being a witch that practices magick.

I've seen a UFO (as have hundreds of thousands of others), but I'm still waiting to see a magick spell from a witch...aren't you at least a little bit curious to see some real "magick"?...from a "real witch"?

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Contestant #3

[kellibelli]

Good Morning!

I love C#3, he is one of my favorite posters,and while I dont always agree with him,I deeply admire his convictions.

If he was to disappear, I would look for him, and I know who I would look for if he turned up dead...(DAVID B) :)

Honestly, I enjoy his periodic troublemaking this would be a far more dull place without it. And as for defending himself...if he didnt, I wouldnt respect him.

I find him an intelligent and caring individual with a dry wit and a heart of gold. I consider him a friend.

[ChiefScott]

If Kells can find it in her heart...

[Bluepony]

Wow, Kelli, that would be an interesting train of thought--- if C3 turned up dead. It could be set up like the "Clue" game format.

There'd be some minor modifications. The cast of suspects would expand, considerably, besides Col. Mustard and company. You'd have to have a card for Slythe, Auraseer, David B, etc. (I guess the deck would start resembling the New York City phone book) ;)

The murder weapons used would also go past the old gun, knife, and rope used in the original game. I guess you'd have to have pieces made like Large Beserk 18-Wheeler, B-52 bomber, and Slow-Acting Ancient Chinese Death Potion.
In short, weapons that really fit the mood of SDMB posters that interact with C3.

Actually, this board would be a little duller without his posts (rants?), so I'm just kidding about all this. Please don't put me on your Christmas Card Death List, C3, okay? :)

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"...send lawyers, guns, and money..."

Warren Zevon

[BoBettie]

I don't have strong convictions either way. He's never bothered me, personally.
What I find amazing is that the very people who claim to hate him cannot resist posting on his threads or responding to his posts. (With the exception of Auraseer). I don't get it- if you don't like someone, don't read their posts. If someone bugs you, don't talk back to them. Then again, that isn't very much fun, is it?

Contestant #3 is just someone who loves to push buttons. So if you don't like it, turn your buttons off.
If only it were that easy in real life!!

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Run for the hills, folks! Or you'll be up to your armpits in martians!

[BunnyGirl]

C Who?
J.K.! :D

No probs-boy what an ego boost this thread is for this guy! Famous vs. Infamous

[jazzmine]

We should all be so lucky, eh BunnyGirl?

[Byzantine]

Oh, I hate him. Absolutely, beyond anything else in this world, I HATE him!

Hey, that was fun! Now, if he would only hate me back we could have some REAL fun out here!



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The moon looks on many flowers, the flowers on but one moon.

[tracer]

pricciar wrote:

I just don't think attacking a person's religion is the proper way to argue with someone.

Ah, but you forget -- to C#3, unquestioning belief in alien spacecraft zipping through our atmosphere is his religion!

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I'm not flying fast, just orbiting low.

[The_Peyote_Coyote]

I am indifferent to Contestant 3.
On the other hand, Jazzmine, I would love to hear you expound on what you can do that is much more than sighing

[Cessandra]

As a poster that has been away for many moons, I'm not sure I have a right to much of an opinion. However, based on his unprovoked personal attacks against me and a few others, I'd have to say that at this point I don't respect him very much. However, I am looking forward to an intelligent post keeping at least mainly to the actual argument. Do you have one in you, C#3?

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The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.
-- Henry David Thoreau

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[Czarcasm]

Cessandra is back after a long absence, and the next day Connie starts a thread in the BBQ Pit attacking her.
Tell me again why you respect him so much, Kelli?

[Cessandra]

Now, slythe, watch out, he's going to begin to wonder aloud (again) if you are trying to get me in bed.
But seriously, he has a right to call me out if he thinks I am wrong, and the pit is certainly the right place to do it. At least he's not trying to drag it into other conversations.

[pricciar]

Hey Pat, in my distorted view of justice and fairness, being attacked multiple times by Auraseer concerning my belief in UFOs is license to call him out on his claim of being a witch that practices magick.


I just don't think attacking a person's religion is the proper way to argue with someone.
Of course, magick, might not be a big part of his religion anyway. But, that doesn't really matter. You are attacking his religion, based on nothing but a disagreement he had with you on an unrelated topic. Maybe the first time you brought it up, you could say you were tying to bring fairness into it and flame him. But, even in your own "distorted" view, you have to admit, its getting old and stale, time to move on.

pat

[kellibelli]

Where is that slythe, I didnt see it yet.
(I havnt read them all)

Is this the underage girl he implied you were after which then started all the bad blood right about the time I started lurking?

[kellibelli]

nevermind...I read the thread, and all my questions have been answered.

My feelings have not changed, but that doesnt mean I have to agree with him, I think it maay be best to handle him when he gets on a rant by ignoring him.

ANd C#3, leave her alone man, she is just a kid.Really , stop already.

[ChrisCTP]

So tell me, C#3...

Mancow?
Stern?

Where can I tune in?

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Veni, Vidi, Visa ... I came, I saw, I bought.

[Contestant #3]

That's just a joke Chris...

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Contestant #3

[Big Iron]

[[Geesh, 20 posts and so far nobody admits to hating me!]] C3


You have to care about something before you can hate it.

[Contestant #3]

Big Iron,

Thanks so much for caring enough to open this thread with my name on it! The fact that you even then took the time and effort to post speaks well of your care...

Thanks!

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Contestant #3

[ChrisCTP]

Well, Connie, ya piece-a-shit...
You shouldn't play with people's feelings like that...

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Veni, Vidi, Visa ... I came, I saw, I bought.

[ChrisCTP]

In another thread I asked Connie and Cessandra for their birthdays. As I may have said before, the closest I've been able to come to "religion" is astrology. (In other words, I've never come very close to religion...)

Anyway, I have this wonderful book, "The Secret Language of Birthdays", that gives "personology" descriptions for every day of the year. I thought this would be an appropriate thread to relay what I learned about C#3, according to the book.

And so, an excerpt from "The Secret Language of Birthdays" (it's a bit long, but I did try to keep it as short as possible)

Contestant #3
May 11th

Those born on May 11 have a most unusual way of seeing the world. The may
attract undue attention if they voice their feelings in public or act on their fantasies, so they often keep them under wraps. The most extreme of those born on this day, however, will go so far as to unabashedly flaunt their eccentricities; indeed, family and friends may hold
their breath when a May 11 person speaks, and raise their eyebrows after he/she has
spoken.
May 11 people run the gamut from the slightly eccentric to those who seem to
come from another planet. The one thing they all have in common, however, is their gift of fantasy, which, unleashed, can run wild. The most successful of those born on this day can make their dreams and imagination work for them realistically. Indeed, some May 11 people have a real talent for cashing in on unusual thoughts, but nonetheless must maintain
credibility with the empowered, who can help them succeed. If those born on this day are
objective enough to present ideas which may be believed by their listeners, or found
interesting or useful, they stand a good chance of receiving appreciation and reward. On the other hand, if they deluge others with a constant barrage of fanciful schemes and unworkable projects, they may be giving free reign to their creativity, but misjudging their audience.
:::snip:::
Looking at it from an objective point of view, it is true that when telling stories May 11 people enlarge, embellish, and sometimes even mythologize events and characters. A skillful listener, close friend or associate can recognize a tall tale and separate fact from fiction. The more gullible, however, may just swallow stories hook, line and sinker. May
11 people are capable of sticking to the facts in matters of concern but it would be a great mistake to take everything they say literally.
Usually there is no harm involved in May 11 people making life a little more
colorful. They are most often acting without guile; if anything, those born on this day are more guilty of conceit than deceit. They build themselves up because underneath it all they are lacking a bit in self-confidence and need support and affection. That is the underlying reason why they seek the attention of others in such childlike ways - by telling
stories, or acting outrageously. Luckily, their innate charm gets them through most of the difficulties they get into.

(Begin scary Twilight Zone music)

Thus far, this book has nailed it for everyone who's read it. Me included. Just wanted to share, get thoughts. No flames intended. (I like C#3!!)

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Veni, Vidi, Visa ... I came, I saw, I bought.

[WallyM7]

Well C#3 and I recently got into a little scuffle about alien implants, but it was relatively tame. He has his ideas and I have mine. He is certainly not stupid, by any means. Perhaps a little gullible about the implant thing, though I am sure he would prefer to substitute open minded for gullible. And I have no quarrel with that.

I read his posts with interest, so yeah, I think he's okay.

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You are unique - Just like everyone else.

[Byzantine]

I'm going to change my mind. C#3 I love you and want to have your baby! I just can't wait to get my hot little hands on your sexy body. If words were like kisses I'd shower you in them all day! I think you are the greatest thing since disposable tampons! You light up my life like a rectal probe!

Damn, this is going horribly wrong! I just wanted to flirt with him a little since I know he hates it so much!

Kisses, sugar!

And wait, alien implants? So now aliens are getting boob-jobs too? Huh?

[WallyM7]

Byzantine, you silly little rabbit, not those kind of implants.

See, the bad Aliens kidnap you, and then...wait, I can't tell you anymore about it. It's very hush-hush.

Well, I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

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You are unique - Just like everyone else.

<font face="Westminster"> Ah, C#3 you imbecilic twit! I will grant your wish! I will point out to the world that:

1- You are evolution's mistake. This is easily proven, as everybody knows you have fins & gills!

2- The deliberate spread of misinformation is an offence against the Divine Creator, Man & Civilization. You are therefore the World's Greatest Philistine.

3- The gormless bravado & inane obfustication that you use to replace logic & reason in your postings annoy those of us that rise above your abysisimal level. This class includes me, everyone who posts on this board, and any part of the global population not actively employed in a New Orleans bordello.

4- You are a spy.

5-

6- I don't care if you marry that girl or not, you'll be deported anyway, & GOOD RIDDENCE!

7- I did too send you that UFO transmission part! And I recieved your payment. But I specified '10,000,000 NEW Spanish Pesantas'. These things are OLD!

8-

9- Re: the Ms. Scarlett Kellibelli assistance
debate. Yo ah still a carpetbagger , suh, and Ah challenge ya'll to a DUEL! To defend the honor of that fair flower of Suthern femininity, Ms. Scarlett Kellibelli!

Hand Grenades at 3 paces, Suh!</font>

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We have met the enemy, and He is Us.--Walt Kelly

{Note: some items were over the top, and I missed them somehow. -Lynn}

[Note: This message has been edited by Lynn Bodoni]

The challenge still stands, but I will add that you are my favorite <strike>convict</strike> ex-convict.

(and congradulations on the acquittal; on technical grounds, of course!)

[WallyM7]

Daniel, this is the pit.

You don't have to hold back.

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The opposite of courage is not cowardice, but conformity

[The LION]

Are you telling me that we have an option in the matter? Yeah Right!

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Congratulations,
you have just been marked as territory.
signed,
The LION
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[Diane]

to those who seem to come from another planet.

I guess that would explain the UFO crap.

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&gt;^,,^&lt;
KITTEN
Coffee, chocolate, men . . . Some things are just better rich.

[ChiefScott]

C#3 fills an important role in the pantheon of posterdom. He is the Devil's Advocate, being contrary for contrary's sake.

He is the Red Headed Step-child of our little family. The one which embarrases Aunt Petulia and is keeping mother from inheriting the family fortune.

He's the FNG, screwing w/our heads making us re-verify every fact in our posts.

He's the schoolyard bully. Taking to task lame posters or lame trains of thought.

He's Chicken Little. "The sky is falling! the sky is falling!" And if you don't believe him he morphs into the skulking wolf on Li'l Red's ass.

I love him. I hate him. Depends on the thread. Depends on my mood.

But the world would be a more boring place w/out him.

[TVeblen]

Neutrality, akin to indifference.

When he argues with sense and control, I read it.

When he's pulling chains for attention, I blow past it.

Agent provacateurs only gain power if people react to them. I'll pick which buttons I let get pushed.

Silence can be deadly,
Veb

[kellibelli]

Scott, Your insight and wit were sorely missed.
Dont split on us again, or I will hunt you down on your boat and kick the livin' shit out of you..(she smiles sweetly)

I have to totally agree on your post.

Can #3 drives me nuts sometimes, but this place would be empty without him....we all need someone to be the instigator/catalyst/realist/unrealist/ surrealist/whatever.

Still rooting for you contestant #3!
Even when you act like a dink... ;)