the Global Warming fiasco -- or how to tax the **** out of us

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LKSF

Pennine Hillbilly
And there lies the problem in today's society, ridiculed if you don't go along with the general consensus and no conversation or debate about anything without being vilified.
If you've an issue with someone try and educate not demean them.
If it gets to the stage get in the ring or cage and take it out on each other you'll have more respect for each other after that I can assure you.

You can't though and up there is the proof. As soon as Conor and I posted up irrefutable evidence the conversation died.
That's why I posted the meme up, lo and behold the conversation starts back up again and those who got it wrong say nothing. They can't converse.
Maybe this is now the ring you mention? It's certainly got people talking.
 
Grahams

Grahams

Don't complain - suggest what's better
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Sorry, another one :ROFLMAO: You might not like them, but they sum up a whole paragraph and more in just one pic.

Don't confuse IQ with common sense or logic, they're not the same thing. I do think very logically, I question lots of things, take nothing for granted. That's nothing to do with being clever, i'm not.

When you start to believe the crap that is posted up on social media and in particular Farcebook to such a degree that you think it's a hard fact that you can enter into intelligent debate then it's time to sit down and have some serious words with yourself. Question or consider such things as:

Are you spending too much time on there?
If you tell someone something enough times they will start to believe it.
FB is largely inhabited by people with low IQs.
Those with the higher IQs are the ones spreading rumour, coercing, manipulating and making money from it. They do this by using you and your time.

Most of what you read on there is opinion, not true or is a part truth. Rarely a fact.

Consider it a place to dick around, show people what you had for breakfast etc. It's what it was designed for. It is not an education centre.

It's like any other bad habit or addiction (eating s**t food, smoking, drinking etc), ok in small amounts, with the full knowledge of what you're getting yourself into and the ability to be able to pull back and away when needed.

After i'd written that I got to thinking that was my opinion because I like the truth and facts. I didn't really think that other people don't think like me, maybe they enjoy being filled full of, well, the opposite of that. Sorry to those people.
But the irony is this; you're posting in a thread about people making money out Climate change.
Whenever you take to Social media* you're doing exactly that. You're making money for the people posting up this nonsense in the first place.
It's on the increase, I find I can't go anywhere (on social media) without someone ramming untruths down my throat.
I feel like it's a case of 'the idiots taking over the asylum' and people are making money out it!
I've been following a famous social media gardener for some years and he's right into it. He'll post up a pic of some con-trails with a non-committal comment, his FB page lights up and the money continues to roll in. When you read the comments underneath it's typically women who believe we're being sprayed with mysterious chemicals, but plenty of men too. It's a mix of battling and gormless comments.
That's mainly because women don't do logic, maybe they're more gullible, I don't know.

Not only that, but it's spilled over onto the local FB pages. They're not content with talking about lost pets, dog muck, speeding and parking everyday, but the climate control nutters have also moved in! We're getting pics posted up of airplanes and clouds over the village with comments along the lines of 'they're all out to get us' etc. I'm finding it difficult and worrying finding out that this issue is so widespread.

It seems like there is no sane place to go on SM and i've long wanted to take myself off it, but don't. You see, it's got me hooked too I suppose because out of the 99% bollocks on there occasionally there is something worth reading. But I just find myself pointing and laughing at it most of the time.
It's also good for keeping in touch with people and blogging - which is what it was supposed to be for in the first place. As you can see, i'm torn.


* To be clear I don't believe this forum is for monetising - this is a good thing. I don't put it in the same social media category as these other places at all.
I don't think anyone on here is upset by a difference of opinion, but I do think it risks destroying the forum and discouraging debate to post personal insults rather than reasoned arguement.
 
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LKSF

Pennine Hillbilly
I don't think anyone on here is upset by a difference of opinion, but I do think it risks destroying the forum and discouraging debate to post personal insults rather than reasoned arguement.
Yet you attacked me and when I asked for an explanation you declined to comment. That's because you'd got the wrong end of the stick and instead of explaining did nothing. When you do nothing it leaves others to make up their own minds - incorrectly or otherwise.
As per the above proof, you can't have reasoned argument with some, you post up the facts and they clam up. See my other post where i've tried to explain where I am atm with the whole thing.
 
L

LKSF

Pennine Hillbilly
I've not even bothered reading that. I'm going to now post my gut opinion in a simple format as tradition dictates when we reach this point.

Your a ****
You're a nasty piece of work who carries a lot of hatred for me and no doubt many others who you don't know, nor understand.
That's a shame, but your problem, not anyone else's.
As is wasting away your day allegedly exchanging poison pen letters, that makes me chuckle :LOL:
 
Furniss

Furniss

Well-known member
That shows how much you wrongly assume and how little knowledge you have of me.
I agree with some of your points, the problem arises from the way you communicate, maybe try to be a tadge more tactful 🤷‍♂️

EDIT : Im sat loading dumpers so re reading the post above I don't think "nasty piece of work"describes Rory though ffs
 
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JD450A

JD450A

Feral as Fk 🐾
You're a nasty piece of work who carries a lot of hatred for me and no doubt many others who you don't know, nor understand.

No hatred, just speaking the reality of what I'm witnessing.

People that threaten to leave social media are usually the ones the rest of the community would be better off without. Funny how you think I'm wasting my day. I can assure you that you are insignificant to me as your opinions and essay like replies. If we measure the lengths of comments I think it will reveal who's wasting there life away. Suppose when you've nothing better to do than try to belittle other forum members and post memes you have plenty of time on your hands.

FYI this isn't aimed at Druid 🤣. I actually like him.
 
Lancs Lad

Lancs Lad

Well-known member
You're a nasty piece of work who carries a lot of hatred for me and no doubt many others who you don't know, nor understand.
That's a shame, but your problem, not anyone else's.
As is wasting away your day allegedly exchanging poison pen letters, that makes me chuckle :LOL:
I've been on this forum at least 5 years now...
I think you're the only person that's come on here actually insulting people..

I'm currently spending time sat with my dad.. who's paralysed from the waist down and probably got about a month left to live and yet is happy and not afraid.
You realise they're trusting in something greater than what's down here. Fully understand Not everyone believes in God, but it's incredible to see it in action.

My point...? You came on here kicking off about windmills and wanting support but seem to prescribe to the belief mortal man has a chance to alter the climate....then end up insulting the folk you wanted support from...

I'd consider sticking to Facebook😊

Have a great day folks 😊
 
Gecko

Gecko

Well-known member
I don't think "nasty piece of work"describes Rory though ffs
Rory will have to try harder.

I have no idea what's been said over the last few pages - all I get is:
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works for me!
 
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6feetdown

Well-known member
You can't though and up there is the proof. As soon as Conor and I posted up irrefutable evidence the conversation died.
That's why I posted the meme up, lo and behold the conversation starts back up again and those who got it wrong say nothing. They can't converse.
Maybe this is now the ring you mention? It's certainly got people talking.
You can't though?
 
Bri963

Bri963

Well-known member
View attachment 71985

Sorry, another one :ROFLMAO: You might not like them, but they sum up a whole paragraph and more in just one pic.

Don't confuse IQ with common sense or logic, they're not the same thing. I do think very logically, I question lots of things, take nothing for granted. That's nothing to do with being clever, i'm not.

When you start to believe the crap that is posted up on social media and in particular Farcebook to such a degree that you think it's a hard fact that you can enter into intelligent debate then it's time to sit down and have some serious words with yourself. Question or consider such things as:

Are you spending too much time on there?
If you tell someone something enough times they will start to believe it.
FB is largely inhabited by people with low IQs.
Those with the higher IQs are the ones spreading rumour, coercing, manipulating and making money from it. They do this by using you and your time.

Most of what you read on there is opinion, not true or is a part truth. Rarely a fact.

Consider it a place to dick around, show people what you had for breakfast etc. It's what it was designed for. It is not an education centre.

It's like any other bad habit or addiction (eating s**t food, smoking, drinking etc), ok in small amounts, with the full knowledge of what you're getting yourself into and the ability to be able to pull back and away when needed.

After i'd written that I got to thinking that was my opinion because I like the truth and facts. I didn't really think that other people don't think like me, maybe they enjoy being filled full of, well, the opposite of that. Sorry to those people.
But the irony is this; you're posting in a thread about people making money out Climate change.
Whenever you take to Social media* you're doing exactly that. You're making money for the people posting up this nonsense in the first place.
It's on the increase, I find I can't go anywhere (on social media) without someone ramming untruths down my throat.
I feel like it's a case of 'the idiots taking over the asylum' and people are making money out it!
I've been following a famous social media gardener for some years and he's right into it. He'll post up a pic of some con-trails with a non-committal comment, his FB page lights up and the money continues to roll in. When you read the comments underneath it's typically women who believe we're being sprayed with mysterious chemicals, but plenty of men too. It's a mix of battling and gormless comments.
That's mainly because women don't do logic, maybe they're more gullible, I don't know.

Not only that, but it's spilled over onto the local FB pages. They're not content with talking about lost pets, dog muck, speeding and parking everyday, but the climate control nutters have also moved in! We're getting pics posted up of airplanes and clouds over the village with comments along the lines of 'they're all out to get us' etc. I'm finding it difficult and worrying finding out that this issue is so widespread.

It seems like there is no sane place to go on SM and i've long wanted to take myself off it, but don't. You see, it's got me hooked too I suppose because out of the 99% bollocks on there occasionally there is something worth reading. But I just find myself pointing and laughing at it most of the time.
It's also good for keeping in touch with people and blogging - which is what it was supposed to be for in the first place. As you can see, i'm torn.


* To be clear I don't believe this forum is for monetising - this is a good thing. I don't put it in the same social media category as these other places at all.
You’re not that hairy Krishna bloke who crops up on here from time to time, are you?
 
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