Why I don't like people just copying and pasting other people's work.

[quade 4]

It's lazy.

If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[lawrocket 3]

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It's lazy.

If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author.

Not that I'm taking a position on this, but are there any comments?

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[jakee 1,489]

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It's lazy.

If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author.

Not that I'm taking a position on this, but are there any comments?

It's lazy.

If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[diablopilot 2]

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It's lazy.

If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author.

Not that I'm taking a position on this, but are there any comments?

It's lazy.

If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

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You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

[Low-Mao 0]

This is obviously in reference to the posts "Why they don't believe in Christianity" and "why they don't believe in Evolution." I agree with you Quade in that it doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse, and I apologize. However, these posts were just meant to give a more compehensive look on why people don't believe to those who actually care and hoped it would provide a little insight as to why. I didn't feel this topic deserved the time necessary to be as comprehensive as these articles already are, but also didn't feel that was reason enough to ignore it. I suppose it would've been best to just create a link to the text and make a comment.

Good point though, I agree completely

Best Regards,

Corey

[quade 4]

Great! Thanks for understanding the situation. BTW, you're not the only one.

Now . . . if I could just get a few more people to understand it as well.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[kelpdiver 2]

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It's lazy.

If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author.

No it's not.

Lazy is not even quoting the argument, but rather writing a vague headline, including a url, and saying not a damn thing at all.

[shropshire 0]

clicky

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[jakee 1,489]

Damn you Tony!

I've been going round and round for 3 hours now and I don't know how to escape

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[rehmwa 2]

It's argument or statement . If you'd like to make an interact, please do discourse, but to just copy and paste actual author from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of so actual whatsoever because there's no way to lazy with the whole cloth .

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[masterblaster72 0]

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clicky

That was funny.

Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up.

[Brittentay 0]

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clicky

hahahaha. its like the idiot card. remember those?

[Gawain 0]

It's a cyber-feedback-loop...

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[wildblue 7]

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Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I doubt anyone has anything original. I really think people are so bored, they just keep starting copy-cat threads. Hell, look in Bonfire - you'll see 3 or 4 threads that the titles are even worded the same. I'm all for a little parody (or even parity) by pointing out absurdities in an argument, but that seems to be the only tactic employed by some on here. It's rarely convincing, funny, or even entertaining. Just seems like two siblings
"Stop copying me!"
"Stop copying me!"
"I'm a dumbass!"
"You're a dumbass!"

it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality

[rehmwa 2]

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Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I doubt anyone has anything original. I really think people are so bored, they just keep starting copy-cat threads. Hell, look in Bonfire - you'll see 3 or 4 threads that the titles are even worded the same. I'm all for a little parody (or even parity) by pointing out absurdities in an argument, but that seems to be the only tactic employed by some on here. It's rarely convincing, funny, or even entertaining. Just seems like two siblings
"Stop copying me!"
"Stop copying me!"
"I'm a dumbass!"
"You're a dumbass!"

I think this bears repeating.

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Just citing an authored work can lend validity to a person's argument...I've always appreciated it when a person posts a link or a quoted fact from another source. You have to actually make a point first and then back it up with other's work, though. I agree.

-that precludes a person from posting something provocative without stating their own position until it generates comments from others first...is that the part that's getting under your skin? Because I was *just* about to do that...kind of.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[quade 4]

Citing a work is fine. In fact, I actually would encourage people to back up their opinions with facts and documentation.

What realy bugs me though is when certain people find a Harry Potter length passage they think everybody absolutely MUST read while not even stating their own position on the topic.

If it's available somewhere else on the internet (and it usually is), then a link to the article is all that is usually required. If there is a particular paragraph that is a good summation of the article, sure, go ahead and quote a couple lines . . . no problem . . . but state the reason you're doing so and state your personal opinion so that some sort of actual discussion can occur.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[BIGUN 1,303]

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but state the reason you're doing so and state your personal opinion so that some sort of actual discussion can occur.

For the most part, I agree with you; although I must admit to being guilty of this myself a couple of times in SC. For example, as I was begininng my research into the whole "Green House" thing, I was of the position, "What's a couple of degrees over 100 years matter?" I tossed a url out there and asked for opinions without much more info since I was in the information-gathering stage.

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[shropshire 0]

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Nahhhh... It's an entertainment web site not a college thesis... The actual chances of changing anybody's mind by writing anything here is, well close to zero.

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[billvon 2,990]

>What realy bugs me though is when certain people with find a Harry Potter
>length passage they think everybody absolutely MUST read while not even
>stating their own position on the topic.

I am often amused when people post tomes like that to bolster their position - but do not read it carefully enough, or do not understand it sufficiently, to realize it actually contradicts their claims.