Home | Community | Message Board

Mycohaus
This site includes paid links. Please support our sponsors.


Welcome to the Shroomery Message Board! You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive members-only content. You'll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more!

Shop: Unfolding Nature Unfolding Nature: Being in the Implicate Order   PhytoExtractum Buy Bali Kratom Powder   Kraken Kratom Red Vein Kratom   North Spore North Spore Mushroom Grow Kits & Cultivation Supplies   Left Coast Kratom Buy Kratom Extract   Bridgetown Botanicals Bridgetown Botanicals   MagicBag.co All-In-One Bags That Don't Suck   OlympusMyco.com No Unicorns Here—Just Quality Bags That Work

Jump to first unread post Pages: 1 | 2  [ show all ]
Anonymous

Word up
    #905784 - 09/24/02 10:25 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

I have been experiencing a few problems via my isp so I haven't been online as much as possible. I have been reading a few threads and want to make a quick comment.

The political season is coming upon us. Since that is the case our minds will, from time to time, see correlations between the topics in this forum and politics. Side note political commentary is fine but it is not the focus of this forum nor should it be the focus of any thread. If a thread is turned into strictly political commentary it will be moved to the Political Discussion.

If you disagree with this decision please note your objections so that I can consider them and discuss them with the other moderators.

Thank you.

Cheers,

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineLarrythescaryrex
teardrop on the fire
Male User Gallery

Registered: 07/19/00
Posts: 11,004
Loc: further down the spiral
Last seen: 2 years, 2 months
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #905811 - 09/24/02 10:35 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

I disagree, as long as there is a S&P connection it should remain here. My reasoning is that many of the people here don't look in the political area and the poster may have specifically want the opinions of the people that frequeant S&P. or maybe not.  :confused:


--------------------
RIP Acidic_Sloth

Sunset_Mission said:
"larry the scary rex
verily scary when thoroughly vexed
invoke the shadows and dust, cast a hex
mercifully massacring memories masterfully
relocate from Ur to 8th density and become a cosmic bully
mulder and scully couldn't decipher his glyphs
invoke the shadows and dust, smoke infernal spliffs"
April 24th 2011

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: Larrythescaryrex]
    #905825 - 09/24/02 10:41 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Your objection is noted.

If a thread is opened on the pretense of a connection between a given political theme and something relevant to spirituality and/or philosophy and then turns into strictly political commentary it will be moved.

Was I unclear?

If we were to use your criterion a person could want the opinons of those that post here on cultivation and you would maintain it should remain here because of that reason. That is incorrect and it would be moved as well. Those that have political leanings shoudl learn to visit both forums as each has its place.

Cheers,

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #905885 - 09/24/02 11:07 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

How about morals and politics? What about political philosophy? For some, their political views are inextricably tied in with their philosophical views. While you are at it, will you be moving threads about aliens to OTD?

My point is that oftentimes there is not a clear distinction between politics and philosophy. There are moral and spiritual implications to political ideas that are too often ignored. Ideas have consequences, particularly political ideas, when backed by the coercive and violent power of governments.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #905925 - 09/24/02 11:20 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

How about morals and politics?

Axiology is germane and so is its political aspect.

What about political philosophy?

If a subject is purely political it does not belong here. Political philosophy is a subset of politics more than it is of philosophy if you follow my reasoning. This is why we have a Political Discussion forum. Political philosophy belongs there and philosophy belongs here.

For some, their political views are inextricably tied in with their philosophical views.

Then they will have to chose, won't they? I have very strong political views but I do not discuss them here and they SURELY are tied to a philosophical viewpoint. I am readily able to bifurcate the two in order to remain within the boundaries of each forum.

While you are at it, will you be moving threads about aliens to OTD?

That is the subject of another thread. Red Herring and Missing the Point. Two logical fallacies at once. You are to be congratulated.

My point is that oftentimes there is not a clear distinction between politics and philosophy. There are moral and spiritual implications to political ideas that are too often ignored. Ideas have consequences, particularly political ideas, when backed by the coercive and violent power of governments.

The lines of demarcation are easily marked. I am not talking about grey areas. What in my posts indicated that I was?

Your objections are noted as well.

Cheers,

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineLarrythescaryrex
teardrop on the fire
Male User Gallery

Registered: 07/19/00
Posts: 11,004
Loc: further down the spiral
Last seen: 2 years, 2 months
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #905961 - 09/24/02 11:30 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

mmmmmmmmmm...................

Mr. Mushrooms. I am only a halfwit, not a complete idiot. thanks.

But what if a conversation is started relating to the spiritual aspect of growing ones own mushrooms....


--------------------
RIP Acidic_Sloth

Sunset_Mission said:
"larry the scary rex
verily scary when thoroughly vexed
invoke the shadows and dust, cast a hex
mercifully massacring memories masterfully
relocate from Ur to 8th density and become a cosmic bully
mulder and scully couldn't decipher his glyphs
invoke the shadows and dust, smoke infernal spliffs"
April 24th 2011

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: Larrythescaryrex]
    #906002 - 09/24/02 11:39 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

:grin:

This reminds me of a difficult decision I had to make regarding the shelving of a book I bought.  It was titled, The Philosophy of Teaching Typing.  Should it have gone to philosophy?  education? or typing?

Obviously it was a book concerning heuristic devices.  I shelved it accordingly.

Cheers, 

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinechemkid
Be excellent toeach other

Registered: 06/21/02
Posts: 506
Loc: Between a rock and a hard...
Last seen: 20 years, 7 months
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #906184 - 09/25/02 12:35 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Last time I checked typewriters were very good spititual guides.



--------------------
An open mind is the greatest journey of all.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleSwami
Eggshell Walker

Registered: 01/18/00
Posts: 15,413
Loc: In the hen house
Re: Word up [Re: chemkid]
    #906427 - 09/25/02 02:32 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

While you are at it, will you be moving threads about aliens to OTD?

I am not talking about grey...s

There we go with the aliens again. What about my fave, The Mantids?


--------------------



The proof is in the pudding.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: Swami]
    #906434 - 09/25/02 02:35 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

I am not sure.  There is talk about creating a new forum just for the express purpose of discussing Mantids.  If they do create it we would have to move those discussions as well.

Sheesh, 10,000 comedians out of work and .........

Cheers, :wink: 

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleSwami
Eggshell Walker

Registered: 01/18/00
Posts: 15,413
Loc: In the hen house
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #906442 - 09/25/02 02:41 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

I don't envy your position here trying to reign in hundreds of unruly minds.

Rots of ruck!


--------------------



The proof is in the pudding.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: Swami]
    #906450 - 09/25/02 02:44 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

There really nothing to it. 

Back on the farm I used to herd cats so this is a similar venture. :wink:

Cheers,

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleShroomismM Happy Birthday!
Space Travellin
Male User Gallery
Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 02/13/00
Posts: 66,015
Loc: 9th Dimension
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #906471 - 09/25/02 02:57 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Cats are aliens too


--------------------

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleSmack31
Stranger

Registered: 06/17/02
Posts: 10,681
Re: Word up [Re: Swami]
    #906475 - 09/25/02 02:57 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

you think this is rough? you should see the mess i have to deal with in the media room!  :blush: :wink:

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: Shroomism]
    #906815 - 09/25/02 07:51 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

[makes telepathetic note to self]

I was so hoping you weren't going to bring that up. :wink:

Cheers to my fellow mod, 

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: Smack31]
    #906819 - 09/25/02 07:53 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Not rough but I do not to head things off at the pass.

Must be my Injun blood, cemosaby. :wink:

I'll have to visit there when I get a spare moment.

Cheers to Smack (the preacher's wife) :wink:

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinevaporbrains
Cub Scout

Registered: 09/09/02
Posts: 539
Loc: ghetto# 03479
Last seen: 19 years, 7 months
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #907058 - 09/25/02 11:02 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

germane? it's such a wordier word than "relevant."


--------------------
All refrences to and statements concerning mushrooms, mushroom cultivation, and mushroom related paraphrenalia refer specifically to the cultivation of legal species.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblemr crisper
.

Registered: 07/24/00
Posts: 928
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #907096 - 09/25/02 11:33 AM (22 years, 4 months ago)

release the bats

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineAdamist
ℚṲℰϟ✞ЇѺℵ ℛ∃Åʟḯ†У
Male User Gallery

Registered: 11/23/01
Posts: 10,211
Loc: Bloomington, IN
Last seen: 9 years, 11 months
Re: Word up [Re: Swami]
    #907198 - 09/25/02 12:19 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

In reply to:

What about my fave, The Mantids?


Hey now, what about the Reptilians?? Damn Garden of Eve brainwash!


--------------------
:heartpump: { { { ṧ◎ηḯ¢ αʟ¢ℌ℮мƴ } } } :heartpump:

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleinfidelGOD
illusion

Registered: 04/18/02
Posts: 3,040
Loc: there
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #907243 - 09/25/02 12:40 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Word up Mr. Mushrooms

Glad to see that the Shroomery makes frequent backups!  :wink:

I think political discussion does have some idealogical/philosophical elements, so we should discuss them here.
 

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleWhiskeyClone
Not here
Male User Gallery

Registered: 06/25/01
Posts: 16,512
Loc: Longitudinal Center of Canada ...
Re: Word up [Re: vaporbrains]
    #907350 - 09/25/02 01:34 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Germane is my favourite Jackson.


--------------------
Welcome evermore to gods and men is the self-helping man.  For him all doors are flung wide: him all tongues greet, all honors crown, all eyes follow with desire.  Our love goes out to him and embraces him, because he did not need it.

~ R.W. Emerson, "Self-Reliance"

:heartpump:

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: infidelGOD]
    #907500 - 09/25/02 02:36 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Thank you IG! :smile:

Why do we have the political forum?

Cheers, 

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleinfidelGOD
illusion

Registered: 04/18/02
Posts: 3,040
Loc: there
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #907523 - 09/25/02 02:48 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

I don't know... to gather dust?

All they talk about there is why we should/shouldn't attack Iraq.

maybe such discussions can benifit from a spiritual/philosophical viewpoint.
nah..  it would just polarize the community even more. nevermind.  :tongue:
 

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: infidelGOD]
    #907549 - 09/25/02 03:04 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Ever hear the expression, "Religion and Politics do not mix"?

If you visit the lovely Political Forum you will see a lot of polarization as well as downright flaming and insulting.  Not only is there a place already built for those that wish to engage in such behavior but if this forum were to take on those characteristics it would make our job as moderators much harder.

I don't like to come down on anybody but this place is a sanctuary where we all speak our minds and few flame.

I would like to keep it that way. :smile:

But there is nothing wrong with discussing the philosophical basis for politics.  Examples are:

1. Is the utilitarian method a sound one?

2.  Plato thought that the State should have the ability to ban certain types os music.  What is right or wrong about this idea?

3.  Are we our brother's keeper?

Examples of what not to discuss:

1.  The Democratic Party is filled with idealist idiots.  Why is that?

2.  Dubya is better than his Dad because he is so spiritual.

3.  Hillary Clinton is a atheist that's why she is so bad.

Need I continue?

Thank you for letting this ride.  Although I want us all to learn and exchange ideas, even in heated debate, I am not for people discussing things that are off topic and apt to upset the neighborhood without contributing to the prime directive of this forum which is Spirituality and Philosophy.

We already range off the topic when we lift each other up in love if we really want to get technical.  I have no problem with that as it promotes learning about ethics from a personal basis.  Besides that, we all need a hug sometime. :smile:

Cheers,   

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleIn(di)go
People of the sun.
Male User Gallery

Registered: 10/29/00
Posts: 8,157
Loc: Cologne, Germany
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #907783 - 09/25/02 05:11 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

i agree with you... downright politics should remain in the respecting forum...


--------------------

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Anonymous

Re: Word up [Re: In(di)go]
    #908662 - 09/25/02 11:20 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

Thank you Lozt Soul! :smile: 

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleIn(di)go
People of the sun.
Male User Gallery

Registered: 10/29/00
Posts: 8,157
Loc: Cologne, Germany
Re: Word up [Re: ]
    #909911 - 09/26/02 01:22 PM (22 years, 4 months ago)

you are welcome!  :laugh:


--------------------

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Jump to top Pages: 1 | 2  [ show all ]

Shop: Unfolding Nature Unfolding Nature: Being in the Implicate Order   PhytoExtractum Buy Bali Kratom Powder   Kraken Kratom Red Vein Kratom   North Spore North Spore Mushroom Grow Kits & Cultivation Supplies   Left Coast Kratom Buy Kratom Extract   Bridgetown Botanicals Bridgetown Botanicals   MagicBag.co All-In-One Bags That Don't Suck   OlympusMyco.com No Unicorns Here—Just Quality Bags That Work


Similar ThreadsPosterViewsRepliesLast post
* Social commentary TheShroomHermit 659 14 05/25/04 08:40 AM
by Panoramix
* commentary on civilization and our ability to see beauty from j. krishnamurti Clean 1,270 10 04/11/08 11:51 AM
by backfromthedead
* Commentary on 'Removing a Speck from thy Brother's Eye' goob 504 2 02/02/05 10:14 AM
by JCoke
* Bad Humor
( 1 2 all )
daytripper23 1,936 39 01/02/08 03:47 PM
by Love Cap
* Do U Believe In Jesus?
( 1 2 3 4 all )
lightemup 4,300 60 09/05/05 01:05 PM
by MJF
* advice on a major DAREtoTHINK 1,304 16 11/22/10 08:48 PM
by Icelander
* Why not? FW frm evolutionary perspective
( 1 2 3 all )
laughingdog 2,073 46 01/26/16 02:22 PM
by Icelander
* I am so sick and tired of Christianity
( 1 2 3 4 ... 13 14 )
CherryBomM 15,326 267 03/07/16 09:35 AM
by MarkostheGnostic

Extra information
You cannot start new topics / You cannot reply to topics
HTML is disabled / BBCode is enabled
Moderator: Middleman, DividedQuantum
1,513 topic views. 1 members, 1 guests and 20 web crawlers are browsing this forum.
[ Show Images Only | Sort by Score | Print Topic ]
Search this thread:

Copyright 1997-2025 Mind Media. Some rights reserved.

Generated in 0.026 seconds spending 0.006 seconds on 14 queries.