I know, this is here so the "common folk" don't spoil intellectual discussion with their sub-standard intelligence and pointless replies, right? That's as snobbish as Prince Charles in Grimsby, to be honest.

Opinions?

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"reclaiming public spaces as a space for public imagination
and enlightenment where they have become propagandistic
barriers to thought and awareness"

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Well you have to pass a test to get into the intellectual forum so it's not like it's unfair.

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I'm sorry, explain your logic there, I'm not understanding what you're saying.

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"reclaiming public spaces as a space for public imagination
and enlightenment where they have become propagandistic
barriers to thought and awareness"

Post edited at 7:08 am on July 15, 2008 by roflfuckyou

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I agree with you to a certain extent.. I mean, it is being a little discriminatory, but at the end of the day it is just an internet site, and this forum is just for more serious topics and replies.
It's not really trying to keep the 'common folk' out, it is more of keeping the people who will actually write intellectual things, and have intellectual conversations in.
As far as I am concerned, if anyone is offended they can get over it, as there is heaps of other forums for them to post in.

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But that's easy for you to say, seeing as you can post in here.

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"reclaiming public spaces as a space for public imagination
and enlightenment where they have become propagandistic
barriers to thought and awareness"

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Quote: from roflfuckyou at 3:07 pm on July 15, 2008

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I agree with you to a certain extent.. I mean, it is being a little discriminatory, but at the end of the day it is just an internet site, and this forum is just for more serious topics and replies.  
 It's not really trying to keep the 'common folk' out, it is more of keeping the people who will actually write intellectual things, and have intellectual conversations in.  
 As far as I am concerned, if anyone is offended they can get over it, as there is heaps of other forums for them to post in.

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But that's easy for you to say, seeing as you can post in here.

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So, you can post in here as well?
And for the record I use this forum least of any forum.
I am just simply saying that if people wanted to write in here, if they had genuinely intellectual replies, then they should be able to pass the test, and if not then make a new topic in another forum where they can reply and whatever.
This forum just ensures no stupidity and point-whoring.

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Quote: from boothy at 12:10 am on July 16, 2008

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Quote: from roflfuckyou at 3:07 pm on July 15, 2008

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I agree with you to a certain extent.. I mean, it is being a little discriminatory, but at the end of the day it is just an internet site, and this forum is just for more serious topics and replies.
  It's not really trying to keep the 'common folk' out, it is more of keeping the people who will actually write intellectual things, and have intellectual conversations in.
  As far as I am concerned, if anyone is offended they can get over it, as there is heaps of other forums for them to post in.

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 But that's easy for you to say, seeing as you can post in here.

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So, you can post in here as well?
And for the record I use this forum least of any forum.
I am just simply saying that if people wanted to write in here, if they had genuinely intellectual replies, then they should be able to pass the test, and if not then make a new topic in another forum where they can reply and whatever.
This forum just ensures no stupidity and point-whoring.

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How intelligent you are should not dictate whether your opinion should be heard or not.

I'm not trying to lead a campaign, it's simply something I feel about the forum. I'll probably still post here, which makes me a raging hypocrite.

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"reclaiming public spaces as a space for public imagination
and enlightenment where they have become propagandistic
barriers to thought and awareness"

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Quote: from roflfuckyou at 3:13 pm on July 15, 2008

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Quote: from boothy at 12:10 am on July 16, 2008

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Quote: from roflfuckyou at 3:07 pm on July 15, 2008

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I agree with you to a certain extent.. I mean, it is being a little discriminatory, but at the end of the day it is just an internet site, and this forum is just for more serious topics and replies.    
   It's not really trying to keep the 'common folk' out, it is more of keeping the people who will actually write intellectual things, and have intellectual conversations in.    
   As far as I am concerned, if anyone is offended they can get over it, as there is heaps of other forums for them to post in.

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  But that's easy for you to say, seeing as you can post in here.

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 So, you can post in here as well?  
 And for the record I use this forum least of any forum.  
 I am just simply saying that if people wanted to write in here, if they had genuinely intellectual replies, then they should be able to pass the test, and if not then make a new topic in another forum where they can reply and whatever.  
 This forum just ensures no stupidity and point-whoring.

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How intelligent you are should not dictate whether your opinion should be heard or not.

I'm not trying to lead a campaign, it's simply something I feel about the forum. I'll probably still post here, which makes me a raging hypocrite.

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No I agree with you, we shouldn't discriminate based on our intellectual status. I am sure there are people who can't pass the test who really want to post here.
But that is just how life is, it is like wanting a job really badly and knowing how to do it but still not getting the job.
So so many of today's laws are like this too, and we can't do much about it.
Those people who want to post, I advise them to make the same topic in another forum and say what  they want to be heard there.

This forum is a bunch of losers trying to boost their self esteem by using bigger words than other people.

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It's a joke. I'm hardly intellectual, but I passed.

This forum is a bunch of losers trying to boost their self esteem by using bigger words than other people.

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Nail and head, I reckon.

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"reclaiming public spaces as a space for public imagination
and enlightenment where they have become propagandistic
barriers to thought and awareness"

If it weren't for this forum and the R&P forum I wouldn't come here.
Its just an area where you can have an, at least semi, intelligent discussion without the overwhelming barrage of, "Lyk duH, U needz to haz not be a nOObz, !!1!11eleven!"

Its not as if the topics are like, "God, its so cool how smart we are" or, "We are so cool, us intellectuals"

Its just so the dick-tards that lurk the internet don't fuck up discussions.

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Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful.It's the transition
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Quote: from roflfuckyou at 3:13 pm on July 15, 2008

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Quote: from boothy at 12:10 am on July 16, 2008

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Quote: from roflfuckyou at 3:07 pm on July 15, 2008

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I agree with you to a certain extent.. I mean, it is being a little discriminatory, but at the end of the day it is just an internet site, and this forum is just for more serious topics and replies.    
   It's not really trying to keep the 'common folk' out, it is more of keeping the people who will actually write intellectual things, and have intellectual conversations in.    
   As far as I am concerned, if anyone is offended they can get over it, as there is heaps of other forums for them to post in.

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  But that's easy for you to say, seeing as you can post in here.

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 So, you can post in here as well?  
 And for the record I use this forum least of any forum.  
 I am just simply saying that if people wanted to write in here, if they had genuinely intellectual replies, then they should be able to pass the test, and if not then make a new topic in another forum where they can reply and whatever.  
 This forum just ensures no stupidity and point-whoring.

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How intelligent you are should not dictate whether your opinion should be heard or not.

I'm not trying to lead a campaign, it's simply something I feel about the forum. I'll probably still post here, which makes me a raging hypocrite.

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Also.

1. Did you TAKE the intelligence test? It HARDLY tests intelligence. It merely sees if the poster can put together an intelligent argument, and whether or not they actually want to discuss things, or just lurk and type "No0Bz" into every topic.

2. By allowing those who CAN NOT write intelligibly to post in this forum, you effectively destroy what the forum was set up for.

If one can not put together a well-written paragraph and answer some multiple choice questions that would make a 5th grader laugh, then he/she will likely have nothing to add to any discussion had in this forum..

It doesn't make their opinion worthless, it just means they:
1. Are too young for the type of discussion
2. Don't care about the types of discussion
3. Can not bring themselves to sever their ties with "l33t sp3@k"

In either of the cases, it makes the discussions run smoother and more productively if those people are excluded.

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Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful.It's the transition
that's troublesome.   --Isaac Asimov

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Also.

1. Did you TAKE the intelligence test? It HARDLY tests intelligence. It merely sees if the poster can put together an intelligent argument, and whether or not they actually want to discuss things, or just lurk and type "No0Bz" into every topic.  

2. By allowing those who CAN NOT write intelligibly to post in this forum, you effectively destroy what the forum was set up for.

If one can not put together a well-written paragraph and answer some multiple choice questions that would make a 5th grader laugh, then he/she will likely have nothing to add to any discussion had in this forum..

It doesn't make their opinion worthless, it just means they:
1. Are too young for the type of discussion  
2. Don't care about the types of discussion  
3. Can not bring themselves to sever their ties with "l33t sp3@k"  

In either of the cases, it makes the discussions run smoother and more productively if those people are excluded.

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+1

It's only your mentality that can make this forum seem "snooty." But really, if people wanted to be snooty they could do it anywhere else.

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Quote: from Event Horizon at 12:05 pm on July 15, 2008

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Also.

1. Did you TAKE the intelligence test? It HARDLY tests intelligence. It merely sees if the poster can put together an intelligent argument, and whether or not they actually want to discuss things, or just lurk and type "No0Bz" into every topic.    

2. By allowing those who CAN NOT write intelligibly to post in this forum, you effectively destroy what the forum was set up for.

If one can not put together a well-written paragraph and answer some multiple choice questions that would make a 5th grader laugh, then he/she will likely have nothing to add to any discussion had in this forum..

It doesn't make their opinion worthless, it just means they:
1. Are too young for the type of discussion    
2. Don't care about the types of discussion    
3. Can not bring themselves to sever their ties with "l33t sp3@k"    

In either of the cases, it makes the discussions run smoother and more productively if those people are excluded.

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+1  

It's only your mentality that can make this forum seem "snooty." But really, if people wanted to be snooty they could do it anywhere else.

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+2 - Pwnd

I belive the readme clarifies pretty much there is to it. This forum is exclusive in teh fact that replies are assured to have at least the slightest bit of intellectual value. Take a look at the Dating forums and you'll see a hell lot of worthless posts. Its a place where you daon't say anything unless you really have something worthwhile to say.

And my posts are far from gramatically correct haha. .

Post edited at 7:28 am on July 16, 2008 by Uruz 7

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When that doesn't work, I guess I just gotta gun you down.

If it was truly elitist, the test would be much harder. A trained monkey could pass it so anyone who isn't here, isn't here by their own choice.

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