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DF TV Series / Re: Thanks to all our great fans!
« on: April 26, 2007, 02:18:58 AM »
Indeed...Here's to many, many more seasons to come... 
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim in Lawrence, KS
« on: April 15, 2007, 01:59:35 PM »
Thank you, Magus Dresdenarus...(Toot-toot!)
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim in Lawrence, KS
« on: April 13, 2007, 03:06:28 PM »
Mystic...Jim was *great* fun, and it was a pleasure to spend time with him and his lovely Lady >
Also, it should go without saying that it was also a pleasure to meet you!
>Also, it should go without saying that it was also a pleasure to meet you!
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DF Books / Re: Did you discover the books because of the TV Show?
« on: March 11, 2007, 12:04:14 AM »
Actually, I found the books on a friend's recommendation. I didn't even know there was a series until after I read Storm Front. (I don't watch TV much as a rule...) 
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim in Lawrence, KS
« on: February 25, 2007, 03:05:26 PM »
Hmmmm. That might be doable....Wichita, is only 3 hours (or so) from Lawrence.
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DFRPG / Re: What would u be?
« on: February 12, 2007, 03:22:50 AM »
Since I teach a program about knighthood and chivalry, my choice would be a Knight of the Cross...but Wizard would be my next choice.
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: What's the difference between discussion and debate?
« on: February 11, 2007, 09:56:59 PM »I agree. I found your perspective to be very interesting.
I might have to modify my position somewhat to take in some of that.
And I, in light of your excellent comments. Thanks again!
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: a fanwork section?
« on: February 11, 2007, 07:11:53 PM »I must confess that the idea of fanfiction puzzles me. It seems to me to show an abysmal lack of creativity to want to get some kind of adulation on what is essentially the theft of someone else's ideas and characters.
Well, they do say that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
Seriously, I've read a lot of fan fiction over the years...and some of it has been *very* creative (maybe a bit too creative, slash fic, ugh!)
In any event, as I see it, it's the original author's call...if he/she doesn't mind people playing in their universe (while not getting paid), then I have no problem with it. Afterall, some day, the original author may want to do a "contributed anthology" in his/her world...and if enough fans are interested enough in the mythos to want write their own stories in it, they'll also buy books edited by the original author for that purpose.
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Don't we have enough Bob's already?
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Don't we have enough Bob's already?
« on: February 11, 2007, 06:42:58 PM »There is a thread somewhere of Dresden Haiku.
Thank you...I'll have to see if I can find it.
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Don't we have enough Bob's already?
« on: February 11, 2007, 06:22:27 PM »
Pricillie: Maybe we should start a Harry Dresden filk, limerick, and poem thread (the "more off the wall" contribution, the better!)
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: What's the difference between discussion and debate?
« on: February 11, 2007, 07:32:14 AM »So, do we have any answers on this?
No, answers, I'm afraid. But I will say I think we had a nice exchange of perspectives...
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: What's the difference between discussion and debate?
« on: February 09, 2007, 03:41:55 AM »
Lightsabre: I very much agree with you. I come to a forum to learn, to be disagreed with, and perhaps (when warranted) to be agreed with. For me, the most valuable discussions very much resemble the classic "Thesis, Anti-Thesis, Synthesis" progression. I don't mind being wrong (that's the only way I learn).
And it goes without saying...in a discussion (or in a debate), you attack the argument, NEVER the person. As a debate and forensics judge in the past, doing *that* in a debate I judge is a very good way to blitz your score.
And it goes without saying...in a discussion (or in a debate), you attack the argument, NEVER the person. As a debate and forensics judge in the past, doing *that* in a debate I judge is a very good way to blitz your score.
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Don't we have enough Bob's already?
« on: February 09, 2007, 03:05:44 AM »
I once knew a Spirit named Bob,
A Wizard's familiar his job,
With a bleached skull his home,
He was never alone,
His fans an appreciative mob.
Go Bob!
Edited: For dreadful spelling (and even worse poetry).
A Wizard's familiar his job,
With a bleached skull his home,
He was never alone,
His fans an appreciative mob.
Go Bob!
Edited: For dreadful spelling (and even worse poetry).
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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: What's the difference between discussion and debate?
« on: February 09, 2007, 02:19:39 AM »
Point well made...a discussion *can* continue beyond the initial exchange of ideas. The difference between your scenario and mine, however, is that your two hypothetical people are exchanging ideas (i.e. if not this, then what about that)...
...in mine, there's no attempt to exchange ideas. A debate is not an "open-minded" exchange, (or a meeting of the minds), it's a case of "I have my position", and "you have your position"...and never the twain shall meet. In a debate there is no compromise...there is only one winner (and one loser)
And yes, this is a discussion...not a debate. You and I are trying to reach a mutual understanding on the topic (and I very much appreciate your sharing your perspective with me).
...in mine, there's no attempt to exchange ideas. A debate is not an "open-minded" exchange, (or a meeting of the minds), it's a case of "I have my position", and "you have your position"...and never the twain shall meet. In a debate there is no compromise...there is only one winner (and one loser)
And yes, this is a discussion...not a debate. You and I are trying to reach a mutual understanding on the topic (and I very much appreciate your sharing your perspective with me).
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