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Wow, a moderator. Thanks for telling me what I am. OK, I got what I came for. Now that a moderator has confirmed what I thought. I am right about this sight.
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Would you explain that a bit further? Did you come to the SDMB expecting the reaction you got?
I have never been here before, or heard of this site (thx czar). I only came here because I spotted the inaccuracies of David’s reply to the question about Cayce. I didn’t realize it was a sarcasm site. But since I have read the Jesus H Christ thread and this thread, I understand now.
The problem I had is that I guess I was gullible. I thought David was being serious, and I think others may have thought that too if they were studying Cayce. But now I see.
I guess it is fun to play with human beings. They make a good toy. So, feel free to use my words any way you wish. I do enjoy a good joke.
[QUOTE=soffty]
I only came here because I spotted the inaccuracies of David’s reply to the question about Cayce.
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So why haven’t you told us what this innacuracy is?
[QUOTE=soffty]
So, feel free to use my words any way you wish. I do enjoy a good joke.
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Alas, you haven’t presented any evidence for that claim either.
[QUOTE=soffty]
Another thing I find amusing is that you guys have the opportunity to make your “paste and slam” subjective attacks and then wait for a reply, then go back and edit your attack. The “guest” has a disadvantage.
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Actually, the Edit function has a fairly short time limit; I think it’s five minutes. I only use it to correct my own spelling or syntax errors, or to add something I forgot, and then publicly note that I’ve done so; I’d say that’s the norm here.
Do you have an explanation to back up that particular insult? If not, one might think you’re showing a most puerile sort of cowardice.
Well, we have all sorts of experts here. You really might want to look the site over a bit.
[QUOTE=soffty]
I guess it is fun to play with human beings. They make a good toy. So, feel free to use my words any way you wish. I do enjoy a good joke.
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And you’re continuing to play the victim card.
You’re being given a fair shake here only you have ignored somewhere in the neighborhood of a dozen requests to either point out the specific error in the main article OR produce a specific claim about Cayce the can be discussed OR provide a link to an unbiased study on his abilities. I think you’ll find that you fare better if you don’t brush off questions.
[QUOTE=Fir na tine]
What color are the walls in your looney bin? I’m taking a survey.
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Moderator commenting: Fir na tine, personal insults are NOT permitted in this forum. Even if they are formulated as joking and funny comments, they’re still personal insults and not permitted. Please refrain in future.
[QUOTE=soffty]
.. I only came here because I spotted the inaccuracies of David’s reply to the question about Cayce. I didn’t realize it was a sarcasm site. But since I have read the Jesus H Christ thread and this thread, I understand now.
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Is this the level of scholarship you applied to your study of Cayce?
[QUOTE=soffty]
The problem I had is that I guess I was gullible. I thought David was being serious, and I think others may have thought that too if they were studying Cayce. But now I see.
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See what? That you’re gullible? That taking some concepts seriously is more dangerous than having no understanding whatsoever?
Good idea:
And pie!
Mmmmm shame pie.
As a purely intellectual exercise, soffty, how would you describe Cayce and prove his abilities to someone who had never heard of him?
I would probably avoid that situation, as I have no desire to prove anything to anyone concerning a person whose life may or may not have merit. For me, life and humanity has nothing to do with proof, at least at this time. I think in the future we will have proof, or the equivalent, as far as life questions.
To live a life, we don’t require proof. Proof is a word associated with the physical world, and things that are secondary in importance to matters of the heart and soul. If we require proof for every concept we create in our minds, then we are by default, practicing self-imposed limitations.
I prefer to be a student, and have freedom to change my mind as inspiration dictates. Proof, although meritous in science, is of quite limited value as far as human capacities and abilities.
Skepticism is one part of common sense, but if proof governs our life, then we have made a choice to limit our potential. Passion, love, suffering, beauty, creativity…are all items that give life value. Proof has very defined limitations as it affects truly important matters.
You guys have displayed techniques that relate to each of your individual abilities. If you require proof that is your choice, and has no value to anyone but you. No matter what I write in this little box you guys will do exactly as you have done here…pursue your personal agendas.
No proof is required to say that David’s post is flawed. The processes he used are corrupted by bias. It is so blatant that any objective person would be more concerned with their personal obligations which include professionalism, fairness, and a desire to get to the bottom of the matter…or “straight dope”.
You guys just want things to not exist, and there is no scientific method displayed here. There are most likely psychological deficiencies with people who limit themsleves this way. Personally, I have the will to pursue answers objectively, and consider the observations of others. You guys prefer to play games and defend your right o play those games.
I have done more than was needed here, no one else has even begun.
Can you remember how you felt as a little boy/girl?
The trust you had for your parents, and the faith you had in the world.
Your pure spirit that told you good things were in store for you.
We all still have that spirit, and sometimes it is there for all to see.
But when things get tough, or there is risk involved,
we hide our trust and our dreams, so that spirit is safely tucked away.
In my life, I am a free spirit, and I take risks so that I may follow my dreams.
I am not afraid to expose my vulnerability, but I do have trust issues.
Still, I trust my feelings, and I try to remember the little boy inside.
I value your spirit, and I believe that dreams are important.
I hope that you are still able to see your dreams.
And my goal is to be someone you can trust…with your spirit.
So, if I were to suggest, and to be so bold…
can you find that little boy/girl, and bring her back to life?
And even if she is hanging from a cliff, with no hope for mankind,
know that you can take a deep breath,
and close your eyes…
and let go. I will be here to catch you.
*When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true*
Could you ask the little boy inside you to give us a specific claim about Cayce that either you or the little boy is willing to support with facts and logic?
[QUOTE=soffty]
Can you remember how you felt as a little boy/girl?
The trust you had for your parents, and the faith you had in the world.
Your pure spirit that told you good things were in store for you.
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Sure. Some of us grew up and realized that a child’s mind was inadequately prepared for real life as an adult, but some of us never progressed past the age of 5 and don’t want to leave that comforting world.
[QUOTE=soffty]
I have done more than was needed here, no one else has even begun.
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You have that exactly back-asswards.
I realize that my participation here gives this site Much More value than it had before, as in value to the other 99% of people in the world (balanced perspectives). Those people who are on a path of giving rather than taking.
No need to thank me…just doing my job as a student of life with curiosity. With time, more people who have expanded insight will come here, and evolution will possibly give this site a new direction.
Celebrate life with me thy believers, since even in its worst state life has a challenge unfulfilled. One where natural leaders of people will accept responsiblilty rather than shift it to another.
:rolleyes: Getting back to the OP, if you truly feel that the article about Cayce was flawed, please, please give us specific examples of the flaws. Just saying it’s so isn’t good enough. Can you understand that?
To put it another way, if I came here and said “I now understand Gravitational theory is wrong. If none of you can see that I won’t bother to explain it” I’d be roundly criticized, thrashed and tied down for a demonstration of gravity involving multiple cream pies. And rightly so, if I couldn’t offer any proof other than “I can see this, why can’t you?”
The value of this site, in my opinion, is in the lurker’s ability to have or not have inspiration to do what is necessary for all people to have what they search for. No matter what you do, you cannot prove anything 100%.
If someone is not inspired to think for themselves, then it has done no harm. Therefore, even those who take, and fail to understand giving, have free will, which is the unproven portion of life that defines our individuality.
Thy proof is in the pudding…it just matters which taste is yours.
You know, every individual word in that post made sense, but the sentences somehow didn’t.