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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Thanks, Mr Bones.
And I once again apologize for being too oblique. Apparently no one got my "collage' joke, and apparently no one remembers that I claim to have a Ph.D in philosophy, so the fact that I scramble to find a book by a hustler about hustlers rather than go to the library to look up what Jacque Ellul has to say about the relationship of technology to our lives...yada yada yada...might give a clue to my participation in this thread. But maybe I'm not who I have ever claimed to be. And that would be deceptive, yet I have no technique for it. (If y'all want a philosophy rant, I'll give you one. But I think that "technology" and "technique", while having similar roots, imply completely different things. A "technological society" is in no way (whether in Greek, French, English, or German) the same thing as a "technique" society. And there the error lies.) |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
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On Sep 19, 2017, tommy wrote: Apparently, we do remember that you claim to have a Ph.D. in philosophy and indeed how could we forget when you have told us 101 times?
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
101 times? Well, I must have been drunk 97 of those times. Sorry.
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Oh, and Tommy? Do you really own a club somewhere in Engurlund? Or are you faking it, kinda like I am?
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
We hardly find professional players on the road today but find then in the professional games and so I think Road Hustler is out of date as a result of the technological society. This has nothing to do with the why but is about the how. How do professional players go about getting the money in the modern world? Think of the city as a machine and into this machine, this enterprise, casinos and virtual casinos have been built, which have changed the way old Road Hustlers operate. In short, it is a game changer. How are professional players dealing with this new system? We will go into it by way of example later. At the moment dinner is being served.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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Cagliostro Inner circle 2478 Posts |
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On Sep 23, 2017, stoneunhinged wrote: WOW. That was a joke? Subtle stuff. Quote:
But maybe I'm not who I have ever claimed to be. And that would be deceptive, yet I have no technique for it Isn't the framing of the statement and indeed the statement itself "technique" of sorts, albeit written technique? Quote: '
But I think that "technology" and "technique", while having similar roots, imply completely different things. A "technological society" is in no way (whether in Greek, French, English, or German) the same thing as a "technique" society. No they are not the same but "technique" society??? Did you say "technique" society??? Yes, yes. I like it. A society composed exclusively of "technocrats." Gee, I hope this thread doesn't become a book in and of itself. While we are waiting, does anyone know any good magic tricks or maybe someone can demonstrate an undetectable Zarrow shuffle? |
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Yeah, fine.
I'm outa here. Again. Thanks for the welcome and understanding. |
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Cagliostro Inner circle 2478 Posts |
It is hard to believe that harmless banter can be taken so seriously.
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Mr. Bones Veteran user 317 Posts |
Harmless banter to some perhaps Cag, but I thought we'd agreed to withhold all insults and put-downs (however subtle) as being completely unhelpful to the goal of resurrecting the forum?
This doesn't portend a very good start.
Mr. Bones
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Cagliostro Inner circle 2478 Posts |
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On Sep 23, 2017, Mr. Bones wrote: I did not see it as, or intended it to be a put-down or insult. I was joking and engaging in what to me was harmless banter. However, if someone is that psychologically fragile, well than he is too needlessly delicate in my opinion. The situation is ridiculous, I make no apology and the post stands. I don't need to be admonished by anyone on this BB and it is insulting and condescending for anyone to assume he knows my intent. If need be, contact the admin and have him read the post. If he agrees with Bones' assessment, I will leave the board permanently. Personally, I thing the whole situation is absolutely childish and can't believe this is even being discussed as an adult concern. |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
It is hard for me to believe that Stoney has ever taken anything we have ever said seriously.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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AMcD Inner circle stacking for food! 3078 Posts |
Banter, banter... After a while, some are just getting bored about all this.
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Mr. Bones Veteran user 317 Posts |
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On Sep 23, 2017, Cagliostro wrote: I was speaking generally about insults Cag, not about you. However my post addressed you by name, because your post preceded my own, and my comment (although general) was presumably harmless banter with you directly following your post. Everybody is so sensitive!
Mr. Bones
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Cagliostro Inner circle 2478 Posts |
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On Sep 23, 2017, Mr. Bones wrote: ...but hopefully not sarcastic I might add... Best to move on to more relevant matters, if possible. |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Yes! Above our bar, there are a few apartments and a young lady who lives in one of then telephoned us, complaining about the noise and asked us when we were going to stop the drilling. Well, we were not doing any drilling and so we sent the manager up to her place to investigate. There was certainly a drilling sound coming from somewhere. He opened up one of her cupboards and out dropped a vibrator. We wonder does she play poker and would you bet this story is not true, in the technological society?
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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Cagliostro Inner circle 2478 Posts |
@tommy: Did you not read AMcD's postof Sept. 23, 2017:
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On Sep 23, 2017, AMcD wrote: So, no more banter. Just serious and pure Gambling Spot talk... C'mon, this is serious stuff on this BB pal. |
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