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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3HaRFBSq9k
 
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Prog Archives: We debate about arguments and argue about debates


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http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26903

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49256
 
 
 
 
I was going to add this too, but it actually promotes good discussion on who is the best frontman, although, the actual discussion was pretty bad, at least for the first few posts i read....
 
 
i guess my point is, theres' not enough to talk about so ppl bring up archane issues, i've been guilty of this too but whatever great forum guys keep at it i'm too lazy to make a difference


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Originally posted by DJPuffyLemon DJPuffyLemon wrote:

although, yeah the amount of useless topics "Sigur ros vs Close to the edge" has got to be stopped


You do know that whole poll was a big joke, right?
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although, yeah the amount of useless topics "Sigur ros vs Close to the edge" has got to be stopped
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Points: 14693 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 12:35
Originally posted by Blacksword Blacksword wrote:

Originally posted by HughesJB4 HughesJB4 wrote:


Originally posted by Blacksword Blacksword wrote:

I'd rather have an 'argument' if it's all the same to you, Jared..

I've been mass debating all morning...




Oh damn, someone beat me to that joke!


I'm surpised it took three pages to be honest... But it was bound to come up eventually.


I'm just surprised anyone noticed when it did come up

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Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

I would like to know if there is ONE person here in PA that ever changed his mind about a band that he/she liked or hated because of comments by other forum members....
 
ONE.....
well i did, I was prompted to listen to Selling England by the Pound again. My opinion has changed, its better than I gave it credit for (but still worse than others give it credit for).
 
 
I like this forum, becasue it lets me talk about music I like with people who are interested in the same stuff. Other than here, I have like one friend who likes the same music and he refered me here.
 
I agree though that this is a boring forum, but that's because you guys are too strict with rules and the like. You have to ALLOW natural conversation, even if that includes cursing, belittling, etc, otherwise, well it becomes a sterile forum with ppl being all respectful, ew.
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Points: 16130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 12:20
Originally posted by HughesJB4 HughesJB4 wrote:


Originally posted by Blacksword Blacksword wrote:

I'd rather have an 'argument' if it's all the same to you, Jared..

I've been mass debating all morning...




Oh damn, someone beat me to that joke!


I'm surpised it took three pages to be honest... But it was bound to come up eventually.
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Points: 25210 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 09:27
Originally posted by Blacksword Blacksword wrote:

I'd rather have an 'argument' if it's all the same to you, Jared..

I've been mass debating all morning...






Oh damn, someone beat me to that joke!
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Points: 21680 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 08:38
Originally posted by Certif1ed Certif1ed wrote:

I never argue, I merely partake in reasoned and sometimes heated debate...


your style can be misunderstood ... you're very straight forward in pointing out things you don't agree with, and often you add cynicism to the mix - or at least some tongue in cheek remarks which - together with the hefty criticism - can easily start an argument.

I know first hand ... Wink


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I'd rather have an 'argument' if it's all the same to you, Jared..

I've been mass debating all morning...






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Points: 20574 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 08:22
Originally posted by Blacksword Blacksword wrote:



Maybe I've been here too long..
 
hey, could we start a heated debate over whether Mr Robinson's been here too long??
 
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Points: 16130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 08:02
^ oh yes you do...
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Originally posted by Majestic_Mayhem Majestic_Mayhem wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate




Your turn.

 
 
...as I said, I NEVER argue... Tongue
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Points: 16130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 07:42
Subjectivity..wiki doo dah



"Subjectivity refers to a subject's perspective, particularly feelings, beliefs, and desires. It is often used casually to refer to unjustified personal opinions, in contrast to knowledge and justified belief"

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Points: 16130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 07:38
Originally posted by Majestic_Mayhem Majestic_Mayhem wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DebateYour turn.


"A deductive argument asserts that the truth of the conclusion is a logical consequence of the premises; an inductive argument asserts that the truth of the conclusion is supported by the premises"

Really? Sounds like this Wiki-contributor swallowed a Rush album..

A argument is a bloody good row over a Dream Theater album, and nothing more.

Oh yeah, and Wikipedia is just someones point of view. So it doesn't count as a reliable information source..There! I said it..
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Points: 24438 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 05:26
Originally posted by Blacksword Blacksword wrote:

Hey! Lets have a heated debate about the definition of 'arguing' That would probably go on for about ten pages, and descend into an 'argument'

Someone will post a link to a Wikipedia page, describing the origins of 'debate' and 'argument' Someone else will then point out that Wikipedia is is subjective, and therefore not to be trusted as an information source. Someone will then post an online dictionary definition, causing someone to storm out, leaving a trail of anti ELP and Dream Theater ranting in their wake.

Maybe I've been here too long..
 
Isn't  there a 'rolling on the floor laughing my ass off' emoticon available here?WinkLOL As Rico would say, the above post was pure masterliness...
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Points: 10063 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 05:24
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate




Your turn.



Edited by Majestic_Mayhem - June 11 2008 at 05:27

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Points: 16130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 05:14
Hey! Lets have a heated debate about the definition of 'arguing' That would probably go on for about ten pages, and descend into an 'argument'

Someone will post a link to a Wikipedia page, describing the origins of 'debate' and 'argument' Someone else will then point out that Wikipedia is is subjective, and therefore not to be trusted as an information source. Someone will then post an online dictionary definition, causing someone to storm out, leaving a trail of anti ELP and Dream Theater ranting in their wake.

Maybe I've been here too long..
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Points: 10063 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2008 at 05:03
Isn't that called arguing?Wink

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