It's contradictory to introduce one's self when taking one's self to be 'no one' (i.e. "non sum" = Latin 'I am not') But, Registration said "please" do, thus leaving me little choice but to; so here goes:
.......................... Sorry ( I tried, really ) , this is just too 'not-moi.' Besides, I just cannot conceive of why anyone should give a damn; I know that I sure don't. Suffice it to say I'm an 'atheist,' but duh, why be here otherwise?
Okay, Here's something a bit more novel: I'm a "Mystic." Not the 'astrologer/palm reader' type, but rather the philosophic variant. The maxim best befitting this sort of mystic would be 'nothing on faith'; not gods, not goddesses, not matter, not thought, nada, save that which cannot be doubted lest one fall head over heels into self-contradiction.
See you around, NS (Nobody's Somebody)
"If Atheism is a religion, then health is a disease!" [Clark Adams]
Hey Non Sum!! Welcome!! I'm a newbie here too! I think there are very awesome, friendly, people here. :)
Hello not you ;D
Well, I've see a few introductions in my time here and at other forums and while all are unique yours is very unusual. I hope you stay as I expect you'll add a unique flavour to the forum.
Thanks for making the effort to sign up and join in.
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Regards
Chris
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Welcome!
Interesting intro, though wouldn't "I" along with "am not" be inherently self contradictory? ???
(anyways, sorry of that's not exactly what you meant, I'm going through a bit of an existential phase now and am taking it in the existential context.)
Welcome.
...this should be interesting.
:)
Yikes! Such unexpected kindness! Much appreciated, my deistic denying fellows.
Jimmy, (you nother newbie, you) appears to have nailed it!
Thanks Tank for the welcome. True, I'm "not me," but fear not, I'm not you either.
Gratis Crow.
xSilverPhinx, you have it exactly right! {NS hands xSP a rubber cigar} The "I" is the one subject/object that escapes required faith, and is that which cannot be doubted lest we fall into "self-contradiction." The mystical position (solipsitically) being that the self alone is real, but not a person (body, mind, acts) mistakenly taken to be that self. After all, whatever appears To me cannot be me.
I hope we can find an opportunity to thrash out some Existentialism together.
Guardian'85' (good to see someone here's older than I), thank you. I hope not to disappoint you. Best to reserve your judgement, is my recommendation. Ask yourself, 'if he doesn't sometimes bore himself why would he be here?'
Thank you all, NS (Novel Scum)
Hello, you-who-is-someone-else-who-apparently-is-not. :D
... Sorry. Can't think of a derail right now. :(
Hello there fellow newbie :) You'll be surprised just how friendly the guys here can be :p
Just remember to feed the Asmo regularly and you'll be fine (Hes like a big clay puppy really) ;)
Quote from: Augustus on March 23, 2012, 06:49:17 PM
(Hes like a big clay puppy really) ;)
Yes. All nice and cuddly, yet full of teeth and claws whenever a cat walks by. :D
Quote from: Non Sum on March 23, 2012, 05:48:37 PM
Guardian'85' (good to see someone here's older than I), thank you. I hope not to disappoint you. Best to reserve your judgement, is my recommendation. Ask yourself, 'if he doesn't sometimes bore himself why would he be here?'
Oh, if you think I am old wait 'till you see Tank and the Old Git. They are older then dirt.
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 23, 2012, 07:43:58 PM
Quote from: Non Sum on March 23, 2012, 05:48:37 PM
Guardian'85' (good to see someone here's older than I), thank you. I hope not to disappoint you. Best to reserve your judgement, is my recommendation. Ask yourself, 'if he doesn't sometimes bore himself why would he be here?'
Oh, if you think I am old wait 'till you see Tank and the Old Git. They are older then dirt.
Dec '59 for me ;D
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 07:49:52 PM
Dec '59 for me ;D
See? Tank is almost a Tiger :P
Nope. Couldn't resist. ;D
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 23, 2012, 07:43:58 PM
Quote from: Non Sum on March 23, 2012, 05:48:37 PM
Guardian'85' (good to see someone here's older than I), thank you. I hope not to disappoint you. Best to reserve your judgement, is my recommendation. Ask yourself, 'if he doesn't sometimes bore himself why would he be here?'
Oh, if you think I am old wait 'till you see Tank and the Old Git. They are older then dirt.
Wait? '85 is old?! Oh, bother. :P
Also, welcome, Non Sum! :D
Hello Asmodean, (any relation to the evil Jewish demon, 'Asmodeus'?)
No need for "derail" this early in our posting. It's usually at the end when I'm tarred, feathered, and ridden out on derail.
Hail Augustus. I shall trust your word regarding certain demons; unless his diet involves 'newbies.'
Guardian, apologies for mistaking your "85" as being age-related. Am I to assume there are 84 preceeding 'Guardians'?
I appreciate all of your assistance in working off my 10 post initiation req., or I'd be stuck here in 'newbie purgatory' working off my original sin of 'newness' until hell gave up all of its atheists.
Once upon a time, there was a 50 post newbie requirement.
It's a distant memory now, but I like to bring it up from time to time (because I was one of the people who had to tough it out).
Never forget, I say. Never forget.
Poor DJ. Life is Soo tough :P
Welcome to our forum!
Edit. Wtf phone.
Quote from: Non Sum on March 24, 2012, 12:05:09 AM
Guardian, apologies for mistaking your "85" as being age-related. Am I to assume there are 84 preceeding 'Guardians'?
There were 84 preceding Guardians before me, but they were not ex-military snipers and ninjas. ;D
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 24, 2012, 12:13:41 AM
Poor DJ. L IDE is Soo tough :P
Welcome to our forum!
My one year anniversary at HAF is coming up. I figure that's an appropriate time to finally let it go. :P
"But soft, what light from yonder window breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the sun."
Hello, DeterminedJuliet, and thank you too for aiding me in my escape (6 mo to go).
Well, if you're determined Juliet, then I won't try to disuade you; but, ask yourself, 'have you fairly considered all other options?' ;)
Or, is it that you find yourself predetermined to be a 'determinist' (hard or soft variety?)? If so, me too (hard). If not, then you've only been determined to be deluded into advocating 'free-will.' Me too (deluded, that is--not free-willish though).
Adeiu, NS (Necessity's Slave)
"50"!!! :o
I'd have never made it. I'm impressed. Happy anniversary!
Thanks Budhorse4, (Is it about the beer, or do you have oversized feet?)
Hey G85, I too am "exmilitary." Proud of the "ex," still trying to forget the "military."
Have a free quote:
"The Christian god can easily be pictured as virtually the same god as the many ancient gods of past civilizations. The Christian god is a three headed monster; cruel, vengeful and capricious. If one wishes to know more of this raging, three headed beast-like god, one only needs to look at the caliber of people who say they serve him. They are always of two classes: fools and hypocrites."
-- Thomas Jefferson (no less)
5 to go
Quote from: Non Sum on March 24, 2012, 12:43:52 AM
"50"!!! :o
I'd have never made it. I'm impressed. Happy anniversary!
Thanks Budhorse4, (Is it about the beer, or do you have oversized feet?)
Hey G85, I too am "exmilitary." Proud of the "ex," still trying to forget the "military."
Have a free quote:
"The Christian god can easily be pictured as virtually the same god as the many ancient gods of past civilizations. The Christian god is a three headed monster; cruel, vengeful and capricious. If one wishes to know more of this raging, three headed beast-like god, one only needs to look at the caliber of people who say they serve him. They are always of two classes: fools and hypocrites."
-- Thomas Jefferson (no less)
5 to go
Lmao! Nope, my nickname is Buddy and I have a horse.
Quote from: Non Sum on March 24, 2012, 12:30:34 AM
"But soft, what light from yonder window breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the sun."
Hello, DeterminedJuliet, and thank you too for aiding me in my escape (6 mo to go).
Well, if you're determined Juliet, then I won't try to disuade you; but, ask yourself, 'have you fairly considered all other options?' ;)
Or, is it that you find yourself predetermined to be a 'determinist' (hard or soft variety?)? If so, me too (hard). If not, then you've only been determined to be deluded into advocating 'free-will.' Me too (deluded, that is--not free-willish though).
Adeiu, NS (Necessity's Slave)
haha, I'm afraid my name isn't anything that well thought out. I took a silly girlie online quiz when I was 13 and it told me I was a "DeterminedJuliet" . It just kinda stuck as my persona. Determinism isn't something I think much of in my day-to-day life, but it sounds like it'd be an interesting topic once you're able to discuss it in the philosophy forum. :)
Welcome and thank you for the not the least bit confusing intro!
Quote from: fowh on April 06, 2012, 07:56:58 PM
The next time I learn a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I mean, I do know it was my option to learn, but I actually thought youd have something fascinating to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you would fix if you happen to werent too busy looking for attention.
Huh?
Hit-and-run troll? ???
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 06, 2012, 07:58:52 PM
Quote from: fowh on April 06, 2012, 07:56:58 PM
The next time I learn a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I mean, I do know it was my option to learn, but I actually thought youd have something fascinating to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you would fix if you happen to werent too busy looking for attention.
Huh?
Hit-and-run troll? ???
Yep. Know spammer.
Salve Non Sum.
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 06, 2012, 07:58:52 PM
Quote from: fowh on April 06, 2012, 07:56:58 PM
The next time I learn a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I mean, I do know it was my option to learn, but I actually thought youd have something fascinating to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you would fix if you happen to werent too busy looking for attention.
Huh?
Hit-and-run troll? ???
What the -? ??? Wrong forum, perhaps?