# James Randi Owes Me $1,000,000 & Czarcasm Closed My Thread Without Reason **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 2, 2004, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246 "2004-01-02T07:25:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Question](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ecc23a/32.png) [@Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Question)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/1 "2004-01-02T07:25:09Z")
[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=232606](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=232606) what rule did i break? ---
**Author:** ![Brutus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@Brutus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brutus)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/2 "2004-01-02T07:28:11Z")
You are a babbling idiot. ---
**Author:** ![Question](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ecc23a/32.png) [@Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Question)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/3 "2004-01-02T07:31:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Brutus \* > \*\*You are a babbling idiot. \*\* fair is fair, Brutus… you should give up… ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/4 "2004-01-02T07:35:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Question \* > \*\*[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=232606](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=232606) > what rule did i break? \*\* He had plenty of reason. He STATED his reason. The Straight Dope is not connected to Randi in any way, other than we occasionally refer to him. Hell, we occasionally refer to the dictionary, doesn’t mean that we’re connected to Webster. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Ellis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/977dab/32.png) [@Michael\_Ellis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Michael_Ellis)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/5 "2004-01-02T07:39:02Z")
I’m connected to Webster. I’m going in for surgery next week. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/6 "2004-01-02T07:39:40Z")
You broke _the one basic_ [rule](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=148527), fuckwad. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Question](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ecc23a/32.png) [@Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Question)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/7 "2004-01-02T07:49:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lynn Bodoni \* > \*\*He had plenty of reason. He STATED his reason. The Straight Dope is not connected to Randi in any way, other than we occasionally refer to him. Hell, we occasionally refer to the dictionary, doesn’t mean that we’re connected to Webster. \*\* people win bets every day. it is a mundane occurance that i have shared with those who frequent this message board… ---
**Author:** ![Ryle\_Dup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Ryle\_Dup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryle_Dup)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/8 "2004-01-02T07:59:49Z")
How did you win the thing? ---
**Author:** ![IWLN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b5ac83/32.png) [@IWLN](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IWLN)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/9 "2004-01-02T08:02:17Z")
It was a act of pure compassion on **Czarcasm’s** part to spare us of anymore of your “deep thoughts”. It’s too bad he can’t do the same in GD. You’re new here and your total participation has been in four threads, which you started yourself. It’s apparent you have no interest in learning anything. Only in hearing yourself, talk about yourself. Hearing about your “trip” while you were on drugs was disgusting and an insult to a rational exchange of information. You make babbling idiots look bad. Start reading. Stop talking.:rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![UnwrittenNocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/6de8d8/32.png) [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/10 "2004-01-02T08:05:21Z")
_sigh_ **Question** you did beak the rule and you seem to have no idea as to might what constitute scientific evidence. Please, think before posting ---
**Author:** ![Question](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ecc23a/32.png) [@Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Question)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/11 "2004-01-02T09:07:56Z")
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**Author:** ![IWLN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b5ac83/32.png) [@IWLN](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IWLN)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/12 "2004-01-02T09:20:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Question \* > \*\*. \*\* That’s a much better answer, _Question_. There may be hope for you yet. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![netscape\_6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8c91f0/32.png) [@netscape\_6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/netscape_6)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/13 "2004-01-02T09:26:49Z")
i feel like that link was the internet blond joke all over again. ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/14 "2004-01-02T11:15:06Z")
It’s worse than you know, folks. He’s now in[IMHO](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=232653). Look, **Question** , if a thread has been closed in one forum, starting an identical thread in a different forum will result in two things. First, the second thread will also be closed. Second, people will conclude you’re a fool, and idiot, or both because of what you did. If you also start a Pit thread about the topic, that impression will be cubed. I don’t know if you lurked before registering, but I strongly suggest you do some more lurking, especially if you’re going to make a habit of posting in Great Debates or here in the BBQ Pit. Coherent, logical, reality-based thought is strongly encouraged in both places and anything illogical or irrational will get shredded quickly and efficiently. I haven’t read much by you yet, but what I’ve read hasn’t been all that coherent. Please, for your own sake, cease, desist, and lurk. CJ ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/15 "2004-01-02T11:25:41Z")
He’s doomed. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/16 "2004-01-02T11:40:33Z")
It will all end in tears; mark my words. ---
**Author:** ![UnwrittenNocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/6de8d8/32.png) [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/17 "2004-01-02T11:45:04Z")
I am already in tears. I can honestly say that I have never laughed quite so much at the expense of another human as I have at **Question**. Thank you ever so much for the entertainment ---
**Author:** ![NutWrench](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nutwrench/32/20193_2.png) [@NutWrench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NutWrench)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/18 "2004-01-02T12:06:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Question \* > \*\*[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=232606](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=232606) > what rule did i break? \*\* Well, a _real psychic_ wouldn’t have to ask that . . . ---
**Author:** ![PatriotX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c4cdca/32.png) [@PatriotX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatriotX)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/19 "2004-01-02T12:22:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mangetout \* > \*\*It will all end in tears; mark my words. \*\* For me, tears of laughter. What a nutter. **Question** , Personal revelaions are just that _personal_ revelations. The task that seperates the “called” from the loonies is the ability to commmunicate that revelation in universal terms. You’ve not yet acquired that ability. Just keep your mouth shut and pay attention. If you’re going to do drugs, go out and do something. Don’t sit @ home jacked to the box. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Question](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ecc23a/32.png) [@Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Question)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246/20 "2004-01-02T13:07:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SimonX \* > \*\*For me, tears of laughter. > > What a nutter. > > **Question** , > Personal revelaions are just that _personal_ revelations. The task that seperates the “called” from the loonies is the ability to commmunicate that revelation in universal terms. > You’ve not yet acquired that ability. > Just keep your mouth shut and pay attention. > > If you’re going to do drugs, go out and do something. Don’t sit @ home jacked to the box. 😉 \*\* another coward! listen to me. all that exists is energy. the words that you read now are a part of the totality of existance. examine these words closely and you will see that they are the same as you and me. i speak the truth; to deny it is to remain a coward forever stuck in a corner that is a creation of doubt. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-randi-owes-me-1-000-000-czarcasm-closed-my-thread-without-reason/222246.md?page=2)