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Old 06-12-2010, 06:23 PM
rah
 
Location: Oakland
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Why is mr. fantastic not banned yet? Over 60% of his posts are in the Bay Area forum--a place he does not live--and none of those 478 posts he has made in the Bay Area forum so far have been helpful, at all, as we all know...unless you consider nonstop insults, thread derailment, baiting, and misinformation to be help. He also occasionally trolls threads in other forums...the majority of his posts are troll posts. So when does he finally get this:



To the ass?
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:23 PM
 
Location: Mission Viejo, CA / San Rafael, CA
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Nobody's stupid enough to think it'll TURN you into a success, but the point was that you can still BE successful despite smoking a little pot... yet again, you have totally missed the concept.
Yes and a girl can play the piano with only 4 fingers. Doesn't mean it's the best situation. People often accomplish impressive feats in spite of obstacles, it doesn't mean the obstacles helped them to success. That's illogical but expected from someone who majored in "library science."
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:25 PM
 
Location: Mission Viejo, CA / San Rafael, CA
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As you obviously had trouble understanding my point, I'll start over... people who smoke weed also lead normal productive lives, and may even be in charge of that wholesome book club you join. Discuss.
Except that they are breaking the law and therefore criminals.

As with any crime, I believe they should be penalized by civil law.
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:26 PM
 
Location: Mission Viejo, CA / San Rafael, CA
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Why is mr. fantastic not banned yet? Over 60% of his posts are in the Bay Area forum--a place he does not live--and none of those 478 posts he has made in the Bay Area forum so far have been helpful, at all, as we all know...unless you consider nonstop insults, thread derailment, baiting, and misinformation to be help. He also occasionally trolls threads in other forums...the majority of his posts are troll posts. So when does he finally get this:



To the ass?
I don't live in the Bay Area now, but I did my PhD in the SF Bay Area, own property in Marin and San Francisco, and have a wealth of experience in the area. I know that Oakland is a dangerous place, and that weed is illegal.

What exactly are you contributing to this discussion besides following me?
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:35 PM
 
Location: Earth
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Why is mr. fantastic not banned yet?
Racists don't seem to get banned on C-D anymore.

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Over 60% of his posts are in the Bay Area forum--a place he does not live--and none of those 478 posts he has made in the Bay Area forum so far have been helpful, at all, as we all know...unless you consider nonstop insults, thread derailment, baiting, and misinformation to be help.
His statement about 99% of bars being hangouts for gangs or white supremacists was especially funny, as I think he'd fit in well in bars where white supremacists hang out. Besides his total misunderstanding of Oakland (which could easily be dispelled if he ever actually WENT to Oakland), he's said some really destructive stuff - like saying that marijuana and heroin are the same. (That type of misinformation was common in the 1950s and 1960s and resulted in many Baby Boomers becoming junkies since they were being taught in school that weed and smack were equal, and had bad effects throughout the entire US, including but not limited to the Bay Area.)


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He also occasionally trolls threads in other forums...the majority of his posts are troll posts. So when does he finally get this:



To the ass?
The sooner the better. I don't know why the mods haven't banned him yet, unless the mods are sympathetic to his ideas. He's united C-D posters across the political spectrum against him.
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:36 PM
rah
 
Location: Oakland
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I don't live in the Bay Area now, but I did my PhD in the SF Bay Area, own property in Marin and San Francisco, and have a wealth of experience in the area. I know that Oakland is a dangerous place, and that weed is illegal.

What exactly are you contributing to this discussion besides following me?
Follow you? What have i contributed? Last i checked this thread was going pretty good, and i was engaged in it as well...and then you showed up. Mr. fantastic = thread fail...every time. Oh no, i'm probably boosting your troll ego right now. Why aren't you in your red sports car pleasuring yourself to your PhD instead of spending time on the internet with people who you look down upon, and who dislike you?
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:45 PM
rah
 
Location: Oakland
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Racists don't seem to get banned on C-D anymore.
Maybe the mods are just tired of all the **** they have to put up with from these trolls, and decided to take a few months off...lol.

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His statement about 99% of bars being hangouts for gangs or white supremacists was especially funny, as I think he'd fit in well in bars where white supremacists hang out. Besides his total misunderstanding of Oakland (which could easily be dispelled if he ever actually WENT to Oakland), he's said some really destructive stuff - like saying that marijuana and heroin are the same. (That type of misinformation was common in the 1950s and 1960s and resulted in many Baby Boomers becoming junkies since they were being taught in school that weed and smack were equal, and had bad effects throughout the entire US, including but not limited to the Bay Area.)

The sooner the better. I don't know why the mods haven't banned him yet, unless the mods are sympathetic to his ideas. He's united C-D posters across the political spectrum against him.
Now there's an accomplishement! But that justs makes me wonder more why he hasn't been banned yet. Maybe the mods like having him around as some sort of comic relief. Or maybe some of them are sympathetic to his racist, misinformed views? Or maybe they're masochists...that would explain it.
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:53 PM
 
Location: In the Redwoods
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Except that they are breaking the law and therefore criminals.

As with any crime, I believe they should be penalized by civil law.
I'm not breaking any laws, since I have a LEGAL medical prescription... if you don't believe me, ask the cop who returned my weed after I showed him the Rx card.

Obviously they didn't teach reading comprehension at Berkeley, since I had already mentioned that a million times. D'oh!
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:56 PM
 
Location: Murrayville, Georgia
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Huh? What do you mean pushy about it? This is not a troll thread. I am just frustrated because I want to get away from that lifestyle and it feels almost impossible to do so here. Even the active, successful, smart people who seem like they have it together smoke weed. I don't get it. Back east, most young professionals don't smoke. Most jobs don't even allow it (through drug testing, etc.) It's more of a college thing. Here it seems like even people's parents smoke pot.There is nothing that annoys me more than hanging out with a bunch of potheads. People can do what they want and chose to do. But I don't want to be a part of it or associate with it. I'm just having a hard time finding the right place to meet like minded individuals.

Would the gym be a good place to meet people who don't smoke weed? Book clubs? Church? (although I'm not really religious)

hey we are not a bunch of potheads..........
we are responsible citizens in our communities........
we didn't decide to make it illegal....
alcohol imo is way worse...it totally impairs your body and mind....
makes ppl mean.......
ever hear of a "pothead" beating up their S.O......
unless you smoke weed you shouldn't be commenting about its affects....
i see nothing wrong with enjoying it while at home.....
you can't drink at work or school....
same goes for legalizing the use of marijuana......
heck, right now its cheaper than cigs..........
maybe you need to move back.......
but u r entitled to ur opinion....
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Old 06-12-2010, 07:02 PM
 
Location: In the Redwoods
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Yes and a girl can play the piano with only 4 fingers. Doesn't mean it's the best situation. People often accomplish impressive feats in spite of obstacles, it doesn't mean the obstacles helped them to success. That's illogical but expected from someone who majored in "library science."
Never said it was the BEST situation, but it's obviously possible! It's called being naturally gifted, which isn't necessary affected by smoking a little weed. What is your issue with librarians anyway? Were you scorned by a beautiful young librarian at Berkeley?

Since you seem to want acknowledgment, I am SOOOOOO impressed at your degree!! Wow, a PhD?? I only have a Master's, so obviously I am stupid and unmotivated... I feel so dejected and unworthy in your presence, waaaah.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a concert to perform in tonight. We're doing Mahler's 10th symphony, but I assume you'll tell me the 3rd is more challenging... so I should be ashamed that we're ONLY doing the 10th. LOLOL
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