BREAKING: MAN CHANGES GLASS OF WATER INTO AN OAK TREE!

[Adios]

FFS, it's only the internet. Don't like what people post, then don't read it. Blowing it up into a board war and starting spin-off threads is only increasing the drama.

FFS

[hooplala]

well I had a lot of fun thinking about it, and it drew my attention to the relationship between words and the things they represent. So to me, it wasn't crap or a troll.

Apologies.  Since this is another manifestation of Map/Territory, I was quite sure you had already gone down this road before, multiple times.

The concept may be old hat for us, but a lot of people never think about this stuff, I appreciate anyone attempting to make people think about it more often.  Of course, those that never think about it probably largely overlap with those people who pay no attention to modern art, so each probably cancels the other out, but... I still like it.

[hooplala]

If words don't actually represent the things they're supposed to represent, then communication is impossible, and we should all go drown ourselves in patchouli.

Art is intended to challenge conceptions and provoke discussion... your mind is clearly made up on this particular matter, and that's perfectly fine, but it begs the question: why are you still wasting your time in this thread?

How long have you known me, Hoops?   

Also, "challenging conceptions" may be a VERY valid reason for art - not to mention critical thinking - deciding that words don't actually mean anything doesn't actually fall under that description.  No, it's more of a "teenagers at Starbucks discussing 'philosophy'" thing.

I feel the same way about number theory, incidentally.  2+2=4, and if you can't prove that on your fingers, you're either an amputee, or someone looking for a grant.

I know, I know, and to be honest I expected the reaction... but I have to play my part too, right? 

[Phox]

If words don't actually represent the things they're supposed to represent, then communication is impossible, and we should all go drown ourselves in patchouli.

Art is intended to challenge conceptions and provoke discussion... your mind is clearly made up on this particular matter, and that's perfectly fine, which then begs raises the question: why are you still wasting your time in this thread?

Because some of us like ridiculing the ridiculous.

Funny, I only saw you whining about puns. 

So, I'm not allowed to lurk if I don't have anything particularly relevant to say?

[hooplala]

If words don't actually represent the things they're supposed to represent, then communication is impossible, and we should all go drown ourselves in patchouli.

Art is intended to challenge conceptions and provoke discussion... your mind is clearly made up on this particular matter, and that's perfectly fine, which then begs raises the question: why are you still wasting your time in this thread?

Because some of us like ridiculing the ridiculous.

Funny, I only saw you whining about puns.  

So, I'm not allowed to lurk if I don't have anything particularly relevant to say?

Sure you are, but if you say you're ridiculing the ridiculous, you should maybe, y'know... actually do that.

[AFK]

Phox is Toots? 

[The Good Reverend Roger]

Phox is Toots? 

No.

[Phox]

If words don't actually represent the things they're supposed to represent, then communication is impossible, and we should all go drown ourselves in patchouli.

Art is intended to challenge conceptions and provoke discussion... your mind is clearly made up on this particular matter, and that's perfectly fine, which then begs raises the question: why are you still wasting your time in this thread?

Because some of us like ridiculing the ridiculous.

Funny, I only saw you whining about puns.  

So, I'm not allowed to lurk if I don't have anything particularly relevant to say?

Sure you are, but if you say you're ridiculing the ridiculous, you should probably, y'know... actually do that.

Because I can't do it to myself, or my friends, or some other corner of the internet?

[AFK]

Phox is Toots? 

No.

Okay, was confused there for a minute. 

[Phox]

Phox is Toots? 

No.

Okay, was confused there for a minute. 

Wha? Did I miss something?

[AFK]

No, just a senior moment.  Nothing to see here. 

[The Good Reverend Roger]

Phox is Toots? 

No.

Okay, was confused there for a minute. 

Wha? Did I miss something?

Toots was a previous user, who was a bit of a shit.  From the great 2004/2005 Civil War.

[hooplala]

If words don't actually represent the things they're supposed to represent, then communication is impossible, and we should all go drown ourselves in patchouli.

Art is intended to challenge conceptions and provoke discussion... your mind is clearly made up on this particular matter, and that's perfectly fine, which then begs raises the question: why are you still wasting your time in this thread?

Because some of us like ridiculing the ridiculous.

Funny, I only saw you whining about puns.  

So, I'm not allowed to lurk if I don't have anything particularly relevant to say?

Sure you are, but if you say you're ridiculing the ridiculous, you should probably, y'know... actually do that.

Because I can't do it to myself, or my friends, or some other corner of the internet?

Eh?

[hooplala]

Phox is Toots? 

No.

Okay, was confused there for a minute. 

Wha? Did I miss something?

Toots was a previous user, who was a bit of a shit.  From the great 2004/2005 Civil War.

I referred to you as "toots" a few posts up, then thought better of it and deleted that word.  RWHN is just fast on the draw, too fast for me.  It was dumb, pay no attention, these aren't the droids you're looking for.

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