Re: Paradelle of Progress by Dovina	6-Jul-04/2:20 PM
congrats on trying something new and different. I enjoyed and give it a nine. Only 5 more to go?
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/1:58 PM
Listen buddy, you and Dark Angel are the ones with the foul language and name-calling. In fact, you started this whole thing. And once more for your feeble mind, the central theme in quantum mechanics is the basic inter-relationship and inter-connectedness of ALL things. It is a complete change in how physicists view the world and the old, Cartesian reality has been replaced by a perceived oneness. So the reality of Newton and other scientists of his time has been replaced by the new physics of quantum. Our reality Has changed, you dupe, but you are obviously unable to grasp such a basic and obvious fact. And don't be surprised if our current realities change once again as we gain more knowledge of the universe we all share. And PLEASE read a good book on quantum mechanics and spare me your obvious ignorance on the subject.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/11:33 AM
Actually, I am the proud owner of a mail order master's degree in physics from The Jerry Falwell Institute of Advanced Studies and Creationism. Praise the Lord!
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/10:40 AM
Your ridicule of my statement concerning the "oneness" of quantum mechanics shows me how ignorant you are on the subject. A hundred years ago, the universe was believed to be mehanistic, a kind of giant machine both causal and determinate. It was perceived an being made up of separate parts existing independent of each other and viewed by an outside observer. We now know, thanks to quantum mechanics, that all things in the universe are inter-connected and inter-dependent and the former observer is actually a participant. The ESSENCE of quantum physics is this basic oneness which you choose to ridicule. All things and events we perceive are connected and are manifestations of the same, ultimate reality. If either of you wish to discuss quantum mechanics, at least know its basic premise and meaning. Better yet, just continue your specious arguments based on your ignorance of the subject and pat each other on the back in the belief you have a clue regarding its meaning. Frankly, you deserve each other.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/10:06 AM
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/10:05 AM
The basic oneness of the universe is one of the most important revelations of modern physics, you twerp. Quantum theory has abolished the notion of fundamentally separated objects and who we formerly perceived to be an observer,(you and me) are instead, participators. There exists an essential unity of all things and events and humans are an integral part of this unity. Take the time to read about quantum mechanics and then we could discuss it. It is painfully apparent that neither of you has a clue regarding its meaning. But that is fine as long as you have each other to bolster your perceived knowledge and superior intellects. You deserve each other.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/9:24 AM
You are really incredible. Dark Angel's "perfectly specific assertion" that you refer to says nothing specific and sounds like the words of a little kid without the knowledge to debate beyond juvenile name calling. As to your assertion that I have been, "soundly flogged by specifics", in your dreams, turkey. You and Dark Angel are both simpletons and should take turns congratulating each other on your self-perceived, mutual profundity. One hundred years ago, science universally believed in a Cartesian, mechanistic reality which has now been replaced by the dynamic reality of quantum mechanics. What we have is a change in reality based upon a new way of viewing the world we live in. And as time passes, this reality may be once again proven to be bogus. So, reality or our perception of it does indeed change. Is that so tough to comprehend, you lame brain.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/8:45 AM
Yes, I agree on some factual realities and some specious ones. This is not uncommon now nor has it been throughout human history. Going back only one hundred years, the universe was generally viewed from a universal Cartesian reality that has now been proven wrong by quantum mechanics. So now, we have a different reality that is believed to be fixed and true. Yet, will it stand the test of time or will it also prove to be wrong. And so the beat goes on.....
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	6-Jul-04/8:26 AM
Your convoluted logic is quite incredible. You call me a "colossal boob" and claim you are doing so for my own good, motivated by kindness. Yet, you give no specifics or reason beyond a simplistic claim that you "like to help people who are colossal boobs by telling them they're colossal boobs." This ludicrous statement needs no opinion from me. It stands without rebuttal as coming from a simpleton who should reflect on the absolute stupidity of such discourse. Regarding an "intuitive bad mouthing" compared to a "factual bad mouthing", I can only shake my head in disbelief. There is an apropo suggestion I have for you that was written by Mark Twain: "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt" So please get off my ass as I don't really enjoy these type of vindictive and shallow arguments which do no one any good.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	5-Jul-04/7:43 PM
I understand what you are saying and perhaps I wasn't listening to your previous posts. In fact, I agree that there is a fixed reality and your anology on gravitons is right on. But, what I have been saying is simply that, from a human, finite perception, ones reality concepts are not the same as everyone elses. Each of us view the world differently and, to a degree, we often pick and choose. What is seen as reality varies but you are right in that reality is a constant. What are not constant are our perceptions of reality. If you ever read any of Castaneda's books,(A Separate Reality, etc.), then you can better relate to what I am saying. Finally, in my saying reality changes depending on who's looking at it, I mean a person's perception of reality, not reality itself.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	5-Jul-04/6:55 PM
You started the name calling, not me. If you think my poems are lousy, just say so. I can accept that but I see no reason for personal attacks and would never criticize you except in self-defense. I mean, out of nowhere, you bad mouth me for no reason so what do you expect me to do?
Re: ocd by FreeFormFixation	5-Jul-04/3:08 PM
Well, you managed to gross me out.
Re: transmutation by William Delacroix	5-Jul-04/3:06 PM
I am speechless. So much written to say so little. You need to say more using an economy of words.
Re: Fury by J.B. Manning	5-Jul-04/2:47 PM
Kind of like a bad soap opera. Sorry.
Re: Blobby blob code ** by MR Blobby	5-Jul-04/2:45 PM
You've got to be kidding! I'll give you a three just for having the guts to post it.
Re: Rainbow by TwilightDawned	5-Jul-04/2:43 PM
Short and sweet. Nice imagery.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	5-Jul-04/2:35 PM
Oops, I forgot to congratulate you on having, not one, but two of your poems on the list of the 20 worst. Nice job, you turkey.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	5-Jul-04/2:27 PM
I've read your comments before and they really don't bother me as long as I consider the source. You are pathetic.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	5-Jul-04/10:57 AM
Science could be called systematic knowledge of the physical or material world. It is "true" only to the extent that we trust our methods of measurement and observation. Many people, myself inluded, doubt that any real "truths" exist st the empirical level. In quantum mechanics, there exists a basic oneness that transcends the physical, more of an intuitive truth than a factual one.
Re: a comment on Recycled Stardust by Quarton	5-Jul-04/10:40 AM
Zodiac....I believe gravity is a constant and, although still theory, gravitons exist tho very difficult to find as they have no mass. The major difference between gravity and the other three forces is its pervasive nature. In its most striking and potent form, it prevents light from escaping from a black hole once inside the event horizon. It also, in Einstein's general theory, causes space/time to be curved. How that is possible, I have no clue but this effect is pretty much accepted by physicists. As to whether it may be applied consistently and is a useful model for the universe, I think most definitely. It is probably the most esoteric of the four forces and is the main roadblock in finding a GUT that unifies the strong and weak nuclear forces, electro- magnetism and, of ourse, gravity. I would be interested if you have read of any recent discoveries or theories regarding gravity as it is the least understood of the four. And though I believe you started the name calling and ridicule, I propose a truce. Who knows, if we ever met in person, we might find we share many mutual interests and opinions.